All articles tagged with #remake
Ghost Master: Resurrection, a remake of 2004's Ghost Master (originally on Xbox/PC), lands on Xbox Series X|S with a new engine, upgraded graphics, and 11 reimagined locations; the Core Edition costs £19.99 / $24.99 and includes two DLCs. While the original PC version scored well (Metacritic 81) and Steam shows a Very Positive verdict, some Xbox reviews note crashes and a somewhat janky UI.
The new HBO Harry Potter TV series is getting attention for its stunning production that eerily mirrors the original films, leaving fans and critics divided: it feels well-made but almost too similar, lacking the original score and magic that gave the movies their grandeur, which some see as making the remake feel more like a haunting déjà vu than a fresh take.
A 2019 pitch for Jak & Daxter: The Precursor Legacy to remaster the PS2 classic was presented to Sony by Sanzaru but was never greenlit. Naughty Dog had previously considered a new game in the series during the PS3 era but opted for The Last of Us, and Sanzaru later became part of Meta before being shut down in January 2026. The article shares a clip of an updated scene from the pitch, illustrating what a remake might have looked like, and notes fans’ ongoing interest in the franchise despite the project never progressing.
For Zelda’s 40th, predictions suggest Nintendo won’t launch a major new Zelda game this year; Tears of the Kingdom (2023) and Echoes of Wisdom (2024) have consumed development time. More likely are ports or HD remasters—Wind Waker HD and Twilight Princess HD on Switch (or Switch 2)—and possible HD remakes of Ocarina of Time and Majora’s Mask, along with smaller announcements like amiibo or a teaser trailer, rather than a full-blown anniversary Direct.
TYPE-MOON has pushed Fate/EXTRA Record’s spring 2026 release to an unannounced date and announced a change of publisher from Bandai Namco. Development will continue under TYPE-MOON’s BB studio, with the new publisher and release window to be announced once decided. The remake is planned for PS5, PS4, Switch, and PC via Steam, and is led by Kazuya Niinou.
Paramount Pictures has signed James Wan to direct a remake of the South Korean thriller The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil, with original star Don Lee attached. Brian Helgeland wrote the original draft and will serve as an executive producer, with Shay Hatten writing the screenplay. Wan and Michael Clear will produce for Atomic Monster. Don Lee will produce via Big Punch Global, alongside Sylvester Stallone and D. Matt Geller (Balboa Productions), Chris Lee (B&C Group), and Jang Won-seok (BA Entertainment). The Cannes-2019 film follows a cop and a crime boss who team up to hunt a serial killer.
A quartet of reviews surveys four modern takes on beloved games: Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly’s PS5 remake is terrifying and faithful to its themes but suffers from slower pacing and framerate issues; The Yellow House is a solid card‑shedding game with clever color mechanics but limited replay value; Scott Pilgrim EX delivers fluid, stylish beat‑’em‑ups with satisfying combat and RPG upgrades, though its open world can feel hollow; Resident Evil Requiem blends Grace Ashcroft’s methodical puzzle-solving with Leon Kennedy’s action, starting strong but leaning on nostalgia in the second half.
Ubisoft formally confirms Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is getting a Resynced remake, sharing artwork and stating the project is real but with no release date yet; the update also outlines ongoing Shadows support winding down, and hints at future titles like Hexe and Invictus, plus mentions Codename Jade, Netflix's live-action series, and a 60fps patch coming to Unity.
Ubisoft has officially announced Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, a remake of the 2013 pirate-era entry, reportedly featuring substantial visual and gameplay upgrades to align with recent titles. Rumors suggest the modern-day sections could be dropped in favor of pirate-focused action. A release is anticipated by the end of the current financial year (by March 31, 2027). The news came alongside a franchise roadmap and leadership changes at Ubisoft’s creative helm.
Ubisoft officially confirmed that the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag remake is real and will be titled Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, with a mid-April reveal planned; the franchise blog also notes Jade and Invictus are in development, and Hexe is mentioned, aligning with Insider Gaming’s reporting.
Bloomberg reports Bluepoint Games pitched a Bloodborne remake in early 2025, but FromSoftware reportedly rejected it; the piece also notes Bluepoint’s broader struggles within Sony, including a canceled God of War live-service project and other pitched remakes like Shadow of the Colossus that never got greenlit. By February 2026 the studio had been without a new project for over a year and announced its closure, with staff exploring opportunities elsewhere.
Bloomberg reports Bluepoint pitched a Bloodborne remake to FromSoftware in early 2025; FromSoftware reportedly declined the project, not Sony. Afterward, Bluepoint allegedly proposed updates like Shadow of the Colossus and a Ghost of Tsushima spin-off, both reportedly turned down, with the report noting Sony had recently shut Bluepoint down.
A Push Square poll shows divided reactions to Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties: critics cluster around 7–8/10 while hardcore fans view the remake as flawed or mixed due to story changes and content cuts. The piece notes it’s one of the lowest-rated Yakuza/Like a Dragon titles by critics, but the site’s own PS5 review gave it an 8/10, praising gameplay despite the controversial changes. Readers are invited to cast their own score on a 1–10 scale.
A leak suggests the 1997 PS1 adventure Riven (the Myst sequel) is being remade for PS5, following a PC and Quest release, with PSN trophies hinting at an imminent PS5 release and potential VR support for PSVR2, though the information is unconfirmed.
Sony’s shutdown of Bluepoint Games has fans frustrated as the studio behind Demon's Souls and Shadow of the Colossus remakes exits, fueling talk of a Bloodborne remake while Sony simultaneously issues a cease-and-desist to a fan project for Bloodborne, suggesting IP enforcement even amid uncertainty about future Bloodborne plans.