All articles tagged with #remakes
GamerBraves’ interview with Persona series producer Kazuhisa Wada covers Persona 4 Revival’s upgrades and how it differs from P4G, including expanded locations, no motorbike in combat or TV Listing mini-games, adjusted dialogue and voice lines for modern audiences, balancing adjustments like Prime Time, and strong hints at potential remakes for Persona 1 and 2.
Frasier star Kelsey Grammer says modern Hollywood overhauls classics to fit current views, calling it exhausting and arguing history was less multicultural in the past; he cites The Odyssey and other adaptations (Snow White, The Little Mermaid, Cleopatra) as examples of changes that may miss the mark, and notes box‑office flops influence studio risk-taking. His full interview with Katie Miller will be released on YouTube.
Capcom says remakes enable releasing a Resident Evil title each year while sharpening the team's craft; with resources focused on remakes and new mainline entries, spin-offs are deprioritized in favor of ongoing titles and other IP like Pragmata, with Requiem released this year and Veronica remake planned for 2027.
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto defends remakes, arguing they bring classic games to new players and help fund future projects, as Nintendo prepares The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake for Switch 2 and industry trends show rising remake popularity.
Disney’s live-action remake strategy is facing a setback after Moana underperformed at the box office, risking a substantial loss and prompting a rethink of pacing and budgets. While nostalgically revived properties like Lilo & Stitch continue to show potential, success now hinges on timing, long-tail benefits (merchandise, rides, Disney+), and selective project choices rather than simply redoing popular animated titles.
Disney’s live-action Moana opened to $43 million domestically, well short of expectations for a $250 million production, and 34% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes (audience reception remains stronger with an A CinemaScore). The underwhelming debut amid competition from Toy Story 5 and Minions & Monsters has sparked questions about Disney’s live-action remake strategy, though Moana still has vocal supporters and potential future spin-offs in development.
Square Enix says future Final Fantasy remakes will take unique, title-specific approaches, balancing modern market trends with fan expectations rather than repeating the heavy overhauls seen in the Final Fantasy VII Remake trilogy.
A leaked 30-minute clip on Bilibili shows Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, a remake built on the latest Anvil Engine with Dolby Atmos and ray tracing. The footage hints at a faster combat system, improved stealth and parkour, underwater exploration, revamped Jackdaw naval upgrades, and new story content including Blackbeard and Stede Bonnet with new officers. Ubisoft embargo lifts July 8 ahead of the July 9 release, and a day-1 PC performance analysis is planned if a review code is secured.
A Halo: Campaign Evolved feature by Dom Peppiatt recounts his initial skepticism about a faithful yet modernized Halo CE remake, but after a short hands-on session he found the effort surprisingly compelling. The Unreal Engine 5 visuals, authentic sound design, and faithful feel elevate the experience, with changes like faster reloads, shield/health recharge, no health packs, fall damage, sprint, ADS, and even four-player co-op that, while divergences from the original, can enhance play and accessibility. Some nitpicks remain (peppy voice acting, floor markers) but the reviewer argues these tweaks reinvigorate Halo, offering a modern entry point while still allowing classic play through options. The game is set for July release on Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and Steam, including a premium version.
Game Informer’s SGF 2026 roundup spotlights 25 standout reveals—ranging from major sequels and ambitious remakes to bold new IPs—such as Final Fantasy VII Revelation, Kingdom Hearts IV, Persona 6, Halo: Campaign Evolved, Marvel’s Wolverine, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Remake, Rayman Legends Retold, Spyro, Star Trek: Shadow Frontier, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, Xenoblade Genesis, and more, with release windows stretching into 2026–2027 and multi‑platform plans across PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and PC.
Summer Game Fest week showcased well over 20 remakes, remasters, and retro re-releases, underscoring a trend of the game industry retreating to safe bets amid funding squeezes, higher costs, and layoffs. While fans may get easy access to refreshed classics and new takes on familiar titles, publishers are leaning into nostalgia to cut risks and costs, raising concerns about long-term innovation and the health of the broader market if revivals fail to pay off.
The two-hour Summer Game Fest 2026 showcase delivered a torrent of announcements, from remakes to sequels and new titles across multiple platforms. Highlights include Resident Evil Veronica (Code Veronica remake) with a 2027 launch, a Cuphead sequel alongside Mighty Cuphead Adventure, and Final Fantasy VII Revelation slated for a simultaneous 2027 release on all major platforms. The event showcased numerous other titles with varied windows or no dates yet—Alien: Isolation 2, Gen Atlas, Blood Message, Stranger Than Heaven, Gundam Rogue Orbit, Star Wars: Zero Company, Among Us On Guard, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, and more—emphasizing both return of beloved franchises and fresh concepts, with trailers and platform info accompanying the reveals.
Indie roundup highlights Myst and Riven’s PS5/PS VR2 remakes, Bubsy 4D’s cross‑platform return, and a batch of new indie titles: Fail Fail Succeed (a puzzle-platformer turning failure into progress, inspired by mental health experiences), Ferra (stylish future‑Japan FPS with morphing kitsune form), Thick as Thieves (co‑op/solo stealth heist from Thief and System Shock veterans), and Phonopolis (Amanita Design’s cardboard‑stop‑motion puzzle adventure). It also covers upcoming drops like Dark Scrolls (June 22 release), Warhammer Survivors demo and Boltgun 2 news, Kidbash: Super Legend trailer (early 2027 release), plus festival glimpses (Six One Indie, BitSummit), and Mina the Hollower’s May 29 launch date, with Mouseward teased by Finite Reflection Studios.
A rumor claims Sony is developing an inFAMOUS project for PS5, possibly a remake of the PS3 games led by a studio other than Sucker Punch; the tip is based on a single source and unverified, and could have been canceled. Fans are hopeful for remakes or a new entry, while Sony has signaled openness to outsourcing IPs to other developers and Sucker Punch previously said it had no current plans to revisit inFAMOUS.
Atari announced it acquired the rights to Wizardry’s first five games and the underlying IP, with plans for re-releases and multimedia spinoffs, while Drecom says it retains ownership and management of the remaining Wizardry titles and branding; the unusual split creates dual custodians for the venerable RPG and a path toward broader franchise development.