Earlier this year, Panzer Dragoon: Remake was announced for the Nintendo Switch, bringing back Sega’s mid 90s classic once again with improved graphics and controls to suit modern day gaming. The remake won’t only be coming to the Switch though, as a PC version has also been announced for Steam. …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII Remake will have a turn-based combat mode
As exciting as the 2015 announcement of Final Fantasy VII Remake was, some concerns have popped up over the years. We know that Square Enix is looking to drastically shake things up from the original game, leading to a new multi-part release plan and some gameplay changes. Some fans of …
Read More »Spyro Reignited Trilogy finally lands on PC and Switch
Back when the Spyro Reignited Trilogy was announced for Xbox One and PS4, a mistake on the game's website led us to believe that the game would also be coming to PC and Nintendo Switch. Months past with no official announcements but now, the remastered Spyro games have officially landed …
Read More »Nightdive Studios is also making a System Shock 2 Enhanced Edition
The folks at Nightdive Studios have been working on a crowdfunded remake of the original System Shock for some time now. The project has been through some ups and downs but appears to be back on track now. Before we get to the big remake though, it looks like we …
Read More »Black Mesa’s Xen chapters now in full beta
Back in June we learned that Black Mesa, a remake of Half-Life 1, was going to be getting a public beta for the Xen section of the game very soon. A limited beta has been available for a few weeks now but today, the full Xen Chapters have been pushed …
Read More »Black Mesa’s Xen beta is now live, full release ‘won’t be long’
Earlier this week we learned that Black Mesa, a remake of Half-Life 1, was going to be getting a public beta for the Xen section of the game very soon. That time arrived even sooner than we could have hoped as the Black Mesa Xen beta went live last night …
Read More »Half-Life remake ‘Black Mesa’ set to get Xen chapters very soon
The Crowbar Collective has been working on Black Mesa for years now. Originally a free mod, the Half-Life 1 remake has now been available on Steam for quite some time, although it has remained in an early access state. Now, we are closer than ever to a full launch, with …
Read More »Square Enix still being quiet on Final Fantasy 7 Remake episodes
At E3 this year, Square Enix gave us our first proper look at Final Fantasy VII Remake and its gameplay changes. At this point, we know that the first part of Final Fantasy 7 Remake is coming out in March but unfortunately, Square Enix isn’t sharing its plans beyond that, …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII Remake releases in March 2020
It has been almost four years since Final Fantasy VII Remake was first announced. Development updates were few and far between while Square Enix focused on shipping Kingdom Hearts 3 but now, Final Fantasy is back in the spotlight once again. Square Enix will be showing off Final Fantasy VII …
Read More »Final Fantasy 7 Remake will still have an episodic release
Final Fantasy 7 Remake finally resurfaced last week with a new teaser trailer debuting during a ‘State of Play’ live stream for PlayStation. At this point, the game was been through plenty of changes over the course of development and has even switched studios along the way. One thing has …
Read More »Sonic The Hedgehog 2006 now playable on PC thanks to fan-made Unity remake
While most of the console-bound Sonic games have also made it over to PC over the years, 2006's Sonic The Hedgehog has never made an appearance. There are likely many good reasons for that given the gripes many have against the game. Still, that isn't stopping one fan from recreating …
Read More »Nintendo is remaking The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening for Switch
Since the release of Breath of the Wild in 2017, it’s been debated whether we would be lucky enough to see another Zelda title grace the Nintendo Switch. Fortunately, fans are set to be treated to one of the best in the series, as The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening …
Read More »Capcom reveals that a Resident Evil 3 Remake is on the cards
Capcom’s Resident Evil 2 Remake has received critical acclaim, with its first week of sales surpassing 3 million. Answering everyone’s burning question, the developer has now revealed that a remake of Resident Evil 3: Nemesis is on the cards, but only if the fans want it. The Resident Evil 2 …
Read More »AMD’s latest driver adds optimisations for Resident Evil 2 Remake
Resident Evil 2 Remake launched over the weekend and the game is already off to a great start on all platforms- including PC. This time around, the developers have opened up a wealth of graphics options for PC players and AMD is there front and centre with driver support. AMD …
Read More »Spyro Reignited Trilogy celebrates upcoming launch with new trailer
After years of rumours, a few leaks and lots of fan support, Spyro is finally making a comeback this year. Following in the footsteps of the excellent Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy, Spyro Reignited Trilogy is launching in just a few weeks and the latest trailer gives us our best look …
Read More »Ambitious KOTOR remake project shut down by Lucasfilm
Back in early 2016, we learned that a small indie team was working on remaking BioWare's beloved Star Wars classic, Knights of the Old Republic. The remake was set to be called ‘Apeiron' and would see the game return in Unreal Engine 4 with completely overhauled graphics. Character models, planets …
Read More »Activision forces Spyro Reignited Trilogy physical edition owners to download second and third games
Fans rejoiced when Activision announced that the original Spyro trilogy was next on its list to remake, enlisting the help of developer Toys for Bob. Sadly, it looks like a hitch during the development process has caused all but the first game to be unplayable on the Reignited Trilogy's physical …
Read More »Kickstarted System Shock remake back in development after short hiatus
Back in 2016, Nightdive Studios successfully took to Kickstarter to crowdfund a remake of System Shock, with the goal of bringing the classic up to today's graphical standards while maintaining beloved gameplay and story elements. Over time, the studio got more and more ambitious, which transformed the project into something …
Read More »Fallout 3 remake project canceled over potential copyright issues
Update (13/03/18): Just two weeks after announcing the ambitious project, the team behind the Capital Wasteland mod have announced that they are cancelling development. This mod was set to remake Fallout 3 within Fallout 4, an idea that has been explored with other games in the series. Unfortunately, after discussing …
Read More »Activision has more remasters planned to follow up on Crash Bandicoot’s success
It looks like Activision is already well on its way to releasing more remasters following the great success of the Crash Bandicoot N.Sane Trilogy. Back when the Crash remakes first launched, players found a Spyro easter-egg and since then, fans haven't stopped asking for Spyro to make a comeback. It …
Read More »Kickstarted System Shock remake goes on hiatus
In May 2016, Nightdive studios took to Kickstarter to launch a System Shock remake, bringing the classic up to today's graphical standards while maintaining its beloved gameplay/story elements. The game ended up raising over $1.3 million in total but it looks like Nightdive has hit a bump in the road, …
Read More »Crash Bandicoot’s N. Sane success could make way for Spyro
Since the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy has been a smash hit for Activision, fans have begun looking forward to the company’s next remaster. Many eyes are squarely on Spyro the Dragon, which might actually be closer to reality than expected. Last month, a Spyro the Dragon easter egg was …
Read More »Square Enix’s latest job postings indicate Final Fantasy VII Remake still in early stages
It has been close to two years since Sony and Square Enix teamed up to announce the Final Fantasy VII Remake at E3. This was huge news at the time but since then, the project has gone radio silent. This week however, Square Enix posted some new job listings, looking …
Read More »First gameplay video of KOTOR Unreal Engine 4 remake surfaces
It has been close to 13 years since Bioware launched Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and the series still remains popular today. So much so that a group of budding enthusiasts have got together to reboot the game in its entirety and bring it to the Unreal Engine …
Read More »A team is remaking Knights of the Old Republic in Unreal Engine 4
It has been close to 13 years since Bioware launched Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and the series still remains popular today. So much so that a group of budding enthusiasts have got together to reboot the game in its entirety and bring it to the Unreal Engine …
Read More »Final Fantasy 7: Remake is further along than we realised
When it comes to the Final Fantasy series, Square Enix has a track record of taking its time to get a new game out, with the most obvious example right now being Final Fantasy XV. So when Final Fantasy VII: Remake was announced, many assumed we wouldn't see the game …
Read More »Final Fantasy 7 Remake has a trailer, will release episodically
Right now, Square Enix seems to be experimenting a bit with its franchises. Rise of the Tomb Raider is currently exclusive to Xbox, Hitman will be releasing in chunks and now, we know that the Final Fantasy 7: Remake will be released episodically, apparently in an effort to fit more …
Read More »Day of the Tentacle HD remaster first look screenshots released
Even if there is a mild resurgence of point and click titles going on at the moment, the age where that genre of games dominated is long gone. Fortunately though, for those that wish to experience some of that era's most beloved titles, there's HD remastering afoot and soon, this …
Read More »What if Final Fantasy VII was a side-scrolling slash-em-up?
Final Fantasy VII is a game near and dear to the hearts of many gamers around the world. For a lot of them, the original PlayStation title was their first real introduction to the Final Fantasy series of games and its story was very well crafted for the time. That's …
Read More »Resident Evil 2 is getting a remake
Earlier this year, Capcom launched Resident Evil HD, which quickly went on to become the company's fastest selling digital title ever. Following its positive reception, people were also asking Capcom to bring us a Resident Evil 2 HD release, which has now been approved. Developer, Yoshiaki Hirabyashi, who lead the …
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