Capcom is developing a remake of Resident Evil 0, with new casting including Jon McLaren as Billy Coen, and expanded plot elements, set to release around 2028, following the success of recent Resident Evil remakes.
Nintendo's remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door confirms the character Vivian as transgender through updated dialogue, clarifying a long-debated aspect of her identity. This change has been met with both celebration and criticism from fans.
Konami releases an elaborate advertisement featuring voice actor David Hayter, known for his role as Solid Snake, to promote the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1, which includes the classic Metal Gear Solid trilogy and other titles. The video is the first in a series and will be followed by coverage of the upcoming remake of Snake Eater, not available on the Nintendo Switch.
Bloober Team's president criticizes the combat trailer for the Silent Hill 2 remake, stating that it doesn't capture the essence of the original game. The trailer's focus on modernized combat has drawn criticism for deviating from the series' traditional style, with comparisons to other horror games like Resident Evil. The debate raises questions about the role of combat in horror games and the challenge of preserving the unique atmosphere of the Silent Hill series in a remake.
Bloober Team's Silent Hill 2 remake has sparked controversy with a combat-focused trailer, leading to criticism from fans. In a recent interview, Bloober Team's studio head pointed the finger at Konami for the trailer, suggesting a strained relationship between the two companies. The developer insists that the trailer does not reflect the game's true vision and promises that when players see more gameplay, they will judge it differently. The remake is set to release on PC via Steam and as a console exclusive for PlayStation 5, but no release window has been announced.
Leaked internal Sega materials from 2021 include footage of what could be a Persona 3 remake and a new Jet Set Radio game. The Persona 3 clip is only five seconds long and shows party member Yukari Takeba firing arrows into an enemy Shadow, while the Jet Set Radio clip shows a figure who looks like Beat dancing in a cel-shaded urban environment. Rumors of a Persona 3 remake have been circulating for years, and while the legitimacy of the leaked footage is uncertain, reports suggest that Sega is looking to release a new Jet Set Radio game as part of its "Super Game" initiative.