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Atari Acquires PS1 Porting Studio to Revive Classic Games
Atari has acquired a studio specializing in porting PlayStation 1 classics to modern platforms, aiming to revive beloved retro games. This move highlights the growing trend of companies investing in game preservation and leveraging their back catalogs for revenue. The acquisition is expected to bring classic titles to new audiences while preserving gaming history.
Fortnite Leaks Reveal Five Major Gaming Crossovers Coming Soon
Fortnite is reportedly planning five major gaming crossovers with titles including Minecraft, Sonic the Hedgehog, Kingdom Hearts, Masters of the Universe, and Crash Bandicoot, according to leaks. While an Overwatch collaboration has been delayed, Ben 10 content is confirmed for the item shop. These collaborations aim to attract new players and maintain engagement, though some players express concerns about brand overload and potential quality control issues.
Opinion: As Resident Evil Turns 30, It's Time Capcom Revisits The Classics
As the Resident Evil franchise celebrates its 30th anniversary, this opinion piece argues that Capcom should revisit and re-release older, less accessible titles like Survivor, Outbreak, Gaiden, and Dead Aim. While acknowledging the success of modern RE Engine remakes, the author believes these classic games offer a unique glimpse into the series' original vision and the late '90s pop culture, and should be made available on modern platforms.
Jak and Daxter Remaster Concept Emerges From Former Sly Cooper Studio
A pitch for a Jak and Daxter remaster was created by a team at Sanzaru Games, the studio formerly behind Sly Cooper. While the project was never formally commissioned by Sony and did not move forward, a senior animator shared a recreation of a cutscene to showcase the potential visual upgrade. The pitch was a passion project intended to gain the IP holder's blessing for a full-scale remake.
Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time developer Sanzaru Games pitched a Jak & Daxter remaster years ago, and a short clip of the proposal has just been unearthed
Former Sanzaru Games animator Travis Howe has revealed a fan-made pitch for a Jak & Daxter remaster, complete with a short animated clip. The project, which was not commissioned by Sony, was created in 2019 by developers who previously worked on Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time. Howe is now seeking fan support to gauge interest in a potential official remaster.
A Lego PlayStation might be coming this Christmas, and with 9 months to go, I'm already asking Santa for it
A leak suggests Lego is developing a new building set based on the original PlayStation console and controller, featuring over 1,900 bricks. Scheduled for a December release, this set would join other bricked consoles like the Nintendo Entertainment System and Atari 2600. The article speculates about potential PlayStation classic easter eggs within the build.
Review - CRASH BANDICOOT N.SANE TRILOGY - Triple Woah!
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy is a flawless remaster of the original three PlayStation 1 platformers, featuring fantastic graphical upgrades and remixed soundtracks. While the core gameplay remains true to the originals, some levels retain their original unfair difficulty and trial-and-error design, and loading times can be frequent.
"We now have a clear vision for how Sumo fits into the new world" - inside the slimmed-down Sumo Group
Sumo Group, now co-led by Gary Dunn and Andy Stewart, is refocusing exclusively on co-development and work-for-hire services for partners, moving away from self-funded IP. This strategic shift follows staff reductions and the divestment of several studios, with support from parent company Tencent. The company aims to leverage its expertise in working with established IPs and offers flexible funding models, including co-funding, to collaborate on projects across various platforms like PC, consoles, and Roblox.
Quiz: The History of Crash Bandicoot | Quiz
This quiz tests players' knowledge of the Crash Bandicoot franchise's history, from its PlayStation origins to its recent remasters and upcoming sequel, 'It's About Time'. It covers the iconic bandicoot's journey through various entries and his resurgence in popularity.
The devs behind The Simpsons: Hit & Run and Prototype are back as a sort-of new, just as radical studio
Former developers from Radical Entertainment and Hothead Games have formed a new studio called New Radical Games. Led by original Radical co-founder Ian Wilkinson, the studio aims to offer services like full game development, co-development, porting, and remastering, leveraging their experience with titles such as The Simpsons: Hit & Run and Prototype.
Everything new in Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4
Fortnite Chapter 7 Season 4, themed around gaming culture, is set to launch on August 20th. The season will introduce new skins and map elements inspired by classic video games like Sonic the Hedgehog, Pac-Man, and Mega Man, alongside original characters and a new battle pass. The update will also bring content to Fortnite's Battle Royale, Festival, and Lego modes.
PlayStation Studios: All Sony First-Party Developers and What They're Working On
Sony's first-party development teams, known collectively as PlayStation Studios, are working on a variety of new games across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5 and PC. The article details each studio's history, location, and current known projects, ranging from racing simulations and 3D platformers to narrative horror and large-scale multiplayer titles.
