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Eternal Darkness Remaster Teased by Nightdive Studios
Nightdive Studios head Stephen Kick has expressed interest in remastering the GameCube horror classic Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem, stating it's a personal favorite and well-suited for the studio's capabilities. While no official announcement has been made, Kick's comments and Nightdive's history with game remasters, including horror titles like System Shock, fuel speculation. Previous attempts to secure rights from Nintendo were reportedly met with hesitation.
After 24 years, one of GameCube's most beloved cult classics shows signs of life with a tease from an excellent…
Nightdive Studios head Stephen Kick has teased a potential remaster of the GameCube cult classic Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem, sparking hope among fans. The beloved horror title, originally developed by Silicon Knights and published by Nintendo, has not been available on modern platforms for 24 years.
Is Eternal Darkness Getting a Remaster? Nightdive Studios Raises Hopes That the GameCube Classic Will Return
Nightdive Studios has fueled speculation about a potential remaster of the GameCube classic Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem with an intriguing comment. This has raised hopes among fans for the return of the beloved horror title.
Thief-remastern kommer att inkludera den nya kampanjen The Tarnished Mirror
Following a Steam leak, Nightdive Studios has officially announced The Tarnished Mirror, a new campaign for Thief: The Dark Project Remastered. The campaign will be detailed on November 2nd, with the remaster itself slated for a winter release. Stephen Russell returns to voice the protagonist Garrett.
Nightdive confirms Thief Remastered's leaked new campaign, The Tarnished Mirror, with a November reveal date
Nightdive Studios has officially confirmed The Tarnished Mirror, a new campaign for Thief: The Dark Project Remastered, following a leak. The studio released a teaser video acknowledging the leak and promising a full reveal on November 2nd. The remaster will feature visual upgrades, quality of life improvements, and 4K/120fps support.
Remaster studio Nightdive wants to continue supporting Nintendo Switch 1, but “getting harder and harder” to do so
Nightdive Studios is finding it increasingly difficult to support the original Nintendo Switch with remasters due to its aging hardware. While the company aims to continue supporting the console as long as possible, they note that the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 offers superior performance and features. Games like Sin: Reloaded will be available on both platforms, with the Switch 2 version offering an enhanced experience.
Thief: The Dark Project Remastered is Adding a New Campaign, The Tarnished Mirror
Nightdive Studios has announced a new campaign, "The Tarnished Mirror," for the upcoming Thief: The Dark Project Remastered. The game will feature the new KEX Engine and support 4K resolution at 120fps. It is slated for a Winter 2026 release window across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
Nightdive officially confirms Thief Remastered is coming with a new campaign, The Tarnished Mirror
Nightdive Studios has officially confirmed "The Tarnished Mirror," a new campaign for the Thief: The Dark Project Remastered. This official expansion, set to be detailed on November 2, follows a leak of Steam achievements. The studio, known for its remake of System Shock 1, is also working on a Winter launch window for the Thief Remastered.
We played Sin: Reloaded, here are our thoughts
A preview of Sin: Reloaded, developed by Nightdive Studios, highlights improvements over the original Sin Gold, including updated levels and exclusive Nintendo Switch 2 features. Despite initial struggles with gameplay mechanics, the author found the remaster's fluid action enjoyable and anticipates its release on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on September 24, 2026.
Thief designer thinks the graphics arms race should have ended with 2010's Alan Wake: 'The fidelity curve has…
Thief designer Randy Smith Evergreen believes the graphics arms race in video games should have concluded with 2010's Alan Wake, arguing that current fidelity levels are excessive and serve little practical purpose. He suggests that games like Alan Wake achieved sufficient photorealism, and further advancements are costly without significantly enhancing the player experience, particularly for immersive sims.
Sin: Reloaded details huge list of improvements and changes, is 4K 120 FPS on Nintendo Switch 2 with mouse controls supported
Nightdive Studios has detailed numerous improvements and changes for the upcoming remaster, Sin: Reloaded, including gameplay overhauls, added textures, and unused dialogue. The Nintendo Switch 2 version is slated to run at 4K resolution and 120 FPS with optional mouse controls. The game is set to launch on September 24, 2026.
Nightdive's Thief remaster unearths a 'very very out of date version control repository' with 'the…
Nightdive Studios' upcoming remaster of Thief: The Dark Project has uncovered an outdated version control repository from its original development. Software engineer Josh Dowell shared insights from the code, revealing programmer comments about 'hacks' and rushed development cycles. The article also notes the Dark Engine's technical similarities to id Software's Quake engine.
PlayStation 5 Remaster of Beloved Shooter Gets Release Date, Modern Enhancements
SiN: Reloaded, an enhanced remaster of the 1998 first-person shooter SiN, will launch on September 24, 2026, for PlayStation 5 and other platforms. Developed by Nightdive Studios, the game features modernized controls, enhanced visuals up to 4K at 144 FPS, the Wages of SiN mission pack, and new achievements.
Quake mappers release 22-map Q30 Deathmatch Jam for its 30th anniversary
A group of Quake mappers and modders have released the Q30 Deathmatch Jam, a collection of 22 custom maps to celebrate the game's 30th anniversary. The mod works with various Quake sourceports, including Nightdive's KEX remaster, and can be played online or as a standalone modification on PC.
Nightdive's System Shock remake is coming to VR
Nightdive Studios is developing System Shock VR, a virtual reality version of its acclaimed System Shock remake, in collaboration with Flat2VR Studios. The VR adaptation will be a direct translation of the original game and is planned for release on Meta Quest, PlayStation VR2, and SteamVR. Despite the niche nature of the VR market, the developers are bringing the classic Shodan origin story to a new immersive format.
Iron Man to Ark 2: 15 announced games which have disappeared into the ether
This article highlights 15 announced video games that have seemingly disappeared into development hell, with no substantial news or release dates for years. Titles like Star Wars Eclipse, Little Devil Inside, and Beyond Good & Evil 2 are discussed as examples of games stuck in limbo, some technically not cancelled but facing significant development challenges or prolonged silence, raising concerns about their eventual release.
Quake Turns 30 With Dawn of the Machine – A Massive Free Episode Is Out Now
To celebrate Quake's 30th anniversary, MachineGames and id Software have released "Dawn of the Machine," a massive new free episode for all Quake owners. This substantial update includes 19 original maps, new enemy variants, a new soundtrack, and weapon upgrades, available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
Quake update out now on Nintendo Switch, adds “Dawn of the Machine” for free
A new update for the Quake remaster is now available on Nintendo Switch, adding the "Dawn of the Machine" expansion for free. This new campaign features 19 maps, a new soundtrack, and additional content developed by MachineGames in collaboration with id Software. The update is available now on the Nintendo eShop.
Morning Interviews
This article features interviews with Fuad Kuliev and Viktor Antonov regarding the game Guns of Eschaton. It also mentions a video deep dive into Nightdive Studios' SiN: Reloaded. Viktor Antonov's interview is noted as his last before his passing.
Evening Interviews
Stephen Kick of Nightdive Studios discusses the challenges of game preservation and the company's efforts in remastering classic titles. The article also touches upon the ownership and operational challenges faced by Nexus Mods over the past year.