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CD Projekt Red patches Witcher 3 Remastered lighting issues as game hits record player counts
gaming7 days ago

CD Projekt Red patches Witcher 3 Remastered lighting issues as game hits record player counts

CD Projekt Red released hotfix 5.00c for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Remastered to address player complaints about lighting in the Velen region. The update adjusts bloom, vegetation lighting, saturation, and path tracing effects. It also fixes audio volume issues, save file errors, and performance problems related to HairWorks. The patch follows the free remaster's launch, which pushed the 11-year-old RPG to its highest-ever Steam concurrent player count.

via Eurogamer.net|
#cd-projekt-red#gaming#pc-gaming
Fans weigh in on which classic LOTR games deserve remasters
gaming1 month 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.

via TrueAchievements|
#aspyr#gaming#lord-of-the-rings
Black Ops PS Re-Releases Are Ports, Not Remasters, Activision Confirms
technology3 months ago

Black Ops PS Re-Releases Are Ports, Not Remasters, Activision Confirms

Activision confirms that Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and Black Ops 2 are being ported to PlayStation (PS4/PS5) rather than remastered, with Iron Galaxy handling the work and no PS5-native features expected. Pricing and bundle details are undisclosed. The piece warns that if servers rely on the older PS3/Xbox 360 infrastructure, multiplayer could suffer from hacked lobbies, since those services no longer receive security updates, whereas Xbox has backward compatibility and PlayStation does not.

via Eurogamer|
#black-ops#call-of-duty#playstation
Sonic Team chief wishes all classics could run on modern hardware, but cost blocks it
gaming3 months ago

Sonic Team chief wishes all classics could run on modern hardware, but cost blocks it

Sonic Team head Takashi Iizuka said he'd love to have every Sonic game ever released playable on current hardware, but porting and remastering costs would be roughly the same as making a new title, so Sega is prioritizing new experiences. Sega has pursued remasters like Sonic Generations, and there’s potential for more DLC for Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds depending on sales and fan demand.

via Nintendo Everything|
#gaming#modern-platforms#remasters
Remakes Rule SGF Week as Industry Bets on Nostalgia Over Risk
opinion4 months ago

Remakes Rule SGF Week as Industry Bets on Nostalgia Over Risk

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.

via Kotaku|
#gaming-industry#nostalgia#opinion
Dragon Quest Day 2026 Promises Major Reveals, From DQ12 to DQ8 Talk
gaming4 months ago

Dragon Quest Day 2026 Promises Major Reveals, From DQ12 to DQ8 Talk

Rumours suggest Dragon Quest Day 2026 (May 27) will feature multiple major reveals, including a potential reappearance of Dragon Quest 12: The Flames of Fate and whispers of a Dragon Quest 8 remake/remaster. Eight unlisted videos on Square Enix’s Dragon Quest YouTube playlist have sparked speculation about trailers. A livestream is planned (likely prioritizing Japanese viewers), with Push Square promising coverage as details are announced. Nothing is confirmed yet.

via Push Square|
#dragon-quest#dragon-quest-12#dragon-quest-day
Atari Secures Exclusive Wizardry IP, Plans Remasters and Franchise Expansion
business5 months ago

Atari Secures Exclusive Wizardry IP, Plans Remasters and Franchise Expansion

Atari announced it has acquired the complete and exclusive rights to the first five Wizardry games and related IP, with plans to remaster, re-release, and expand the franchise across merchandise, books, comics, and TV/film projects. Wizardry 6–8 are owned by Drecom and not included in the deal, and a 2024 remake by Digital Eclipse has helped revive interest in the original series.

via Business Wire|
#atari#business#ip-rights
Ecco Returns with a New Entry, but a Dreamcast Classic Is Absent
gaming5 months ago

Ecco Returns with a New Entry, but a Dreamcast Classic Is Absent

Sega announces Ecco the Dolphin: Complete Collection, built by original developers and featuring an entirely new entry, but it omits 2000’s Defender of the Future for Dreamcast, suggesting the lineup isn’t truly complete; the roundup also highlights Kojima visiting Xbox and other gaming news like a Final Fantasy VII board game and more.

via Kotaku|
#complete-collection#defender-of-the-future#ecco-the-dolphin
Ecco the Dolphin: Complete Dives Back with Remasters and a Brand-New Adventure
gaming5 months ago

Ecco the Dolphin: Complete Dives Back with Remasters and a Brand-New Adventure

A&R Atelier has announced Ecco the Dolphin: Complete, a collection that bundles every version of the first two Ecco games (from 8-bit to 16-bit) along with a modern, built-for-the-era new title. The package will feature built-in speedrunning, online leaderboards, achievements, and customizable courses. Platforms and a release date are not disclosed yet, and some titles like Ecco Jr. and Defender of the Future are not included; a Switch 1/2 release remains possible.

via Nintendo Life|
#ecco-the-dolphin#gaming#new-game
Iron Galaxy Teases Fallout 3 and New Vegas Remasters, Sparking Studio Speculation
gaming7 months ago

Iron Galaxy Teases Fallout 3 and New Vegas Remasters, Sparking Studio Speculation

A LinkedIn teaser from Iron Galaxy hints the studio is involved in Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas remasters (possibly with other teams). The remasters are described as Unreal Engine 5 upgrades that preserve original gameplay systems, while Bethesda is reportedly moving forward with Fallout 5. The projects are expected to release on Xbox platforms and could appear on Xbox Game Pass.

via Windows Central|
#bethesda-game-studios#fallout#gaming
Sony shuts down Bluepoint, casting shadow over PlayStation's remaster legacy
gaming7 months ago

Sony shuts down Bluepoint, casting shadow over PlayStation's remaster legacy

Bluepoint Games, the Austin-based studio behind Demon's Souls and other PlayStation remasters, has reportedly been shut down after a Sony business review, with roughly 70 staff laid off. Sony had acquired Bluepoint in 2021; the studio was previously working on a live-service God of War project that was canceled in 2025, signaling a shift away from the remaster-focused strategy.

via GameSpot|
#bluepoint-games#demons-souls#gaming
id Software Celebrates 35 Years with Teases for What’s Next in 2026
technology8 months ago

id Software Celebrates 35 Years with Teases for What’s Next in 2026

id Software is marking its 35th anniversary with a celebratory video and hints of ongoing plans for 2026, including possible discounts, behind-the-scenes content, and potential announcements. While a full new game reveal isn’t anticipated, there’s speculation about remasters or re-releases as the studio looks back on its DOOM history and continues development on its next project.

via Push Square|
#anniversary#doom#id-software