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Fans weigh in on which classic LOTR games deserve remasters
gaming9 days ago

Fans weigh in on which classic LOTR games deserve remasters

TrueAchievements runs a poll asking readers which classic Lord of the Rings games they’d like remastered for modern consoles, amid Aspyr’s hints at more LotR remasters and the Xbox Series X|S release of War in the North - Legacy Edition. Readers can vote on titles such as Aragorn’s Quest, Conquest, Guardians of Middle-earth, The Battle for Middle-earth II, The Fellowship of the Ring, The Hobbit, The Return of the King, The Third Age, The Two Towers, The War of the Ring, or suggest an ‘Other’ title.

Aspyr teases a wave of classic Lord of the Rings remasters after War in the North Legacy Edition
gaming12 days ago

Aspyr teases a wave of classic Lord of the Rings remasters after War in the North Legacy Edition

Aspyr shadow-dropped The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition on Xbox Series X|S and says more LotR remasters/ports are in the works. The press release offers no specifics, but fans expect future releases including The Two Towers, Return of the King, The Battle for Middle-earth II, The Third Age, and The Fellowship of the Ring.

Aspyr revives The Lord of the Rings: War in the North with a Legacy Edition and more remasters teased
gaming12 days ago

Aspyr revives The Lord of the Rings: War in the North with a Legacy Edition and more remasters teased

Aspyr has released The Lord of the Rings: War in the North Legacy Edition, bringing 60 FPS, hot-swappable co-op, split-screen (not on Switch 1), improved UI, autosave, gyro controls and bug fixes to PC, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, with Switch and Switch 2 launches following on August 18 for around £19. Warner Bros. also teased that this is just the first of more classic LOTR releases from Aspyr.

Lord of the Rings Games Return: More Re-Releases and New Titles Teased
gaming12 days ago

Lord of the Rings Games Return: More Re-Releases and New Titles Teased

Aspyr dropped a Legacy Edition of 2011’s The Lord of the Rings: War in the North and announced that more classic LOTR titles are headed for re-release in the future, with WBIE-era games like Aragorn’s Quest and Lego LOTR/The Hobbit cited among possible entries, while new LOTR projects are reportedly in the works from Warhorse (Kingdom Come) and Crystal Dynamics.

Lara Reborn on Switch 2: Tomb Raider 20 Year Celebration Port Delivers
gaming2 months ago

Lara Reborn on Switch 2: Tomb Raider 20 Year Celebration Port Delivers

Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration on Nintendo Switch 2 is a strong, content-rich port that runs at 1080p/30fps and bundles all DLC, delivering rewarding tomb puzzles and dense hub exploration for portable play, but combat can feel stiff and gyro controls are limited to inventory, making it less than perfect yet a great value for Switch 2 owners.

Leaked KOTOR Remake Footage Hints at a Voiced Protagonist Amid Uncertain Development
technology3 months ago

Leaked KOTOR Remake Footage Hints at a Voiced Protagonist Amid Uncertain Development

Online footage allegedly from an early KOTOR remake cutscene shows a voiced protagonist and placeholder robo-characters, with the clip traced to a former Aspyr animator. The project has cycled through studios—Aspyr paused in 2022 and cut key staff, Saber Interactive took over with leadership updates, and by late 2025 Mad Head Games was reportedly guiding development—leaving a definitive release date unclear. The authenticity of the clip isn’t confirmed, but it underscores ongoing questions about the remake’s status and potential hidden easter eggs.

Aspyr KOTOR Remake Cinematic Surfaces as Project Moves to Mad Head Games
gaming3 months ago

Aspyr KOTOR Remake Cinematic Surfaces as Project Moves to Mad Head Games

A work-in-progress cinematic from Aspyr's canceled Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake surfaces, showing an opening sequence with Carth Onasi and Trask Ulgo and a voiced protagonist. The project was shelved after a disappointing vertical slice, with Saber Interactive's Mad Head Games taking over for a new version, delaying release further. The article also notes upcoming Star Wars titles like Fate of the Old Republic, set to release before 2030.

Aspyr Defends Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Outfits as AI-Free, Announces Patch and Switch 2 Upgrade
gaming5 months ago

Aspyr Defends Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Outfits as AI-Free, Announces Patch and Switch 2 Upgrade

Aspyr released a free patch for Tomb Raider I-III Remastered adding a Challenge Mode and outfits, which some players accused of being AI-generated. Lead artist Giovannu Lucca said he wasn’t involved, and Aspyr clarified the outfits were created by their artists with no AI assets, while promising texture and bug fixes. A Switch 2 upgrade went live, offering 1440p/60fps on dock and 1080p/120fps in handheld, priced at $29.99 or as a free upgrade for S1 owners.

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Patch Draws Fire Over Bugs and Shoddy Art
gaming5 months ago

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered Patch Draws Fire Over Bugs and Shoddy Art

Fans are blasting the latest Tomb Raider I-III Remastered patch for its rushed art and a string of bugs, from non-lethal laser traps and enemies freezing in place to a looping menu track; they also complain that 60fps, water animation, and updated animations from later remasters remain absent, with lead artist Giovanni Lucca confirming he had no involvement in the patch's art direction and demanding a follow-up update from Aspyr (and Saber) to fix the issues.

gaming5 months ago

Thursday Patch Teases Visual Upgrades for Tomb Raider I-III Remastered

A patch for Tomb Raider I-III Remastered is set to release on Thursday, March 11, 2026, across all platforms, with Aspyr Media sharing a teaser video and mid‑afternoon rollout expected along with later patch notes. The update follows the 2024 remaster, which Saber Interactive and Aspyr developed, and adds features like original and enhanced graphics modes, classic and modern controls, a photo mode, 3D sprite replacements, and support for trophies/achievements, while preserving the original engine and including all expansions and secret levels.

Aspyr Discusses Bringing Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition to Nintendo Switch 2 and Future Plans
gaming8 months ago

Aspyr Discusses Bringing Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition to Nintendo Switch 2 and Future Plans

Aspyr released Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch, using a flexible code base to optimize performance and support features like multiplayer. They collaborated closely with Crystal Dynamics and plan to support the new hardware with future titles, while also considering updates and potential ports of other Tomb Raider games based on player feedback.

Leaked Screenshots Reveal Cancelled Star Wars: KOTOR Remake by Aspyr
gaming10 months ago

Leaked Screenshots Reveal Cancelled Star Wars: KOTOR Remake by Aspyr

Development screenshots and prototypes from Aspyr's cancelled version of the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake have surfaced, revealing details about weapons, props, and early gameplay elements, providing insight into the ambitious plans that were ultimately halted before completion. The project is now in the hands of Saber Interactive, with no news yet on its progress.