Jak & Daxter
News, coverage and analysis tracking Jak & Daxter across the outlets.- Summer Games Done Quick 2026 Returns this SundaySummer Games Done Quick (SGDQ) 2026, a week-long speedrunning marathon, will take place from July 5-11 in Minneapolis, benefiting Doctors Without Borders. The event will feature speedruns of various games, including Super Mario 64, Half-Life, and Balatro, and will be streamed live on Twitch and YouTube. Viewers can donate to Doctors Without Borders throughout the marathon.
Kingdom Hearts, Jak & Daxter-Inspired 'Duskfade' Confirmed For Switch 2Fireshine Games has announced that the 3D action-platformer Duskfade, inspired by PS2 classics like Kingdom Hearts and Jak & Daxter, will be released on August 13th for Nintendo Switch 2. The game follows the hero Zirian on a quest to save his sister from eternal night. A demo is available now for PC and PlayStation 5.- The Games That Defined Our Childhood: A Generation-by-Generation Guide | TAGThis guide breaks down distinct gaming generations within the millennial demographic, highlighting the defining consoles, cultural moments, and games for those born between 1984 and 1998. It explores the impact of console wars, the rise of online multiplayer, and the unique experiences of growing up with different gaming eras, from the SNES and Genesis to the N64, PlayStation, PS2, and Wii.
- Retro Gaming in 2026: The Complete Guide to Playing Classic Games Legally | TAGThis guide explores legal options for playing retro games in 2026, noting that only 13.27% of classic US games released before 2010 are still commercially available. It details subscription services like Nintendo Switch Online and PlayStation Plus Premium, digital storefronts such as GOG and Steam, and physical collector's options including Analogue and Evercade hardware. The article also addresses the legalities of emulation, emphasizing that while emulators are legal, downloading ROMs for games one does not own is copyright infringement.
Games Inbox: When will GTA 6 pre-orders start?Readers discuss the long wait for Grand Theft Auto 6, speculating on when pre-orders might begin and when the next trailer will drop. Other topics include potential Star Wars games, Nintendo's announcement strategies, and Sony's price increases for PlayStation Plus.
PS5 Fans Vote Jak & Daxter As Their Most Wanted PlayStation RevivalA poll revealed that PlayStation fans most want a revival of the Jak & Daxter series on the PlayStation 5, with nearly 500 votes. Other highly requested franchises include Sly Cooper, Resistance, Killzone, and MotorStorm. Sony is reportedly exploring ways to bring back its legacy intellectual properties.- Summer Games Done Quick Returns This July, Schedule Out NowSummer Games Done Quick (SGDQ) will return from July 5-11, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, benefiting Doctors Without Borders. The event will feature speedrunners tackling games like Super Mario 64, Balatro, and Tetris, with all donations going to the charity. Last year's event raised $2.4 million.
'There's Truth to It': Sony 'Considering' Bringing Back Your Fave Franchises on PS5Rumors suggest Sony is exploring the possibility of reviving dormant PlayStation franchises for the PlayStation 5, including titles like inFAMOUS, Sly Cooper, and Ape Escape. While not confirmed, these discussions have energized the fanbase amidst ongoing concerns about the company's focus on live service games.- Summer Games Done Quick returns this July, schedule out nowSummer Games Done Quick, a popular speedrunning event, has announced its schedule for the upcoming July event. The schedule includes a variety of games, notably a hybrid run of Jak & Daxter and Half-Life.
An unofficial PC port of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess just releasedAn unofficial native PC port of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, named Dusk, has been released. This project, built on a decompilation effort that began in 2020, supports PC, iOS, Android, macOS, and Linux, offering features like higher framerates, custom models, and various gameplay tweaks.
What we've been playing - "I do not have three thumbs, Nintendo"Several individuals share their recent gaming experiences. Kelsey finds Pokémon Champions disappointing due to performance issues, while Marie celebrates a speedrun record for Jak and Daxter and enjoys Lego Batman: The Videogame. Bertie is focusing on Slay the Spire and warming to Luigi's Mansion 3 despite control scheme complaints. Matt is impressed by No Man's Sky's new creature-battling update, comparing it to Pokémon.
Nexon agrees to publish Overwatch in KoreaNexon has agreed to publish Overwatch in Korea, taking over from Blizzard Entertainment. The article also discusses Sony's past strategies regarding remasters and remakes, questioning their current business decisions and leadership changes.
Uncharted Sequel Buzz Spurred by Naughty Dog Creative Director’s Recent “Research” PhotoNaughty Dog creative director Shaun Escayg posted a photo of a cannon overlooking a coastal city with the caption "Research...", sparking speculation about a new Uncharted game. Given Escayg's previous work on Uncharted: The Lost Legacy and the nearly decade-long gap since Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, a return for Nathan Drake is considered likely, though other unannounced single-player titles are also in development at the studio.
Half-Life & Portal Writer Says It’d Be “Silly Not To Look Into” Generative AIWriter Travis Howe stated that it would be "silly not to look into" generative AI for game development. He also revealed that a team had previously pitched a fan-made remaster of Jak & Daxter to Sony, which involved creating an animated sequence to showcase the updated visuals.
Analyst says Epic Games layoffs send a clear signal: 'This will not get any easier'An analyst suggests that recent layoffs at Epic Games indicate a worsening economic climate for the gaming industry. The article also includes a former developer's anecdote about pitching a Jak & Daxter remaster to Sony, which was not commissioned by the company.
Jak and Daxter fans, look away – a remake concept made in the hope of PlayStation greenlighting the project resurfaces years later, and it looks absolutely perfectA concept for a Jak and Daxter remake, featuring an animated cutscene recreation by animator Travis Howe, has resurfaced. This pitch was not commissioned by Sony but was a fan proposal to gain permission for a potential remaster. Sanzaru Games, known for other PlayStation mascot titles, was involved in the pitch.
Jak and Daxter Remaster Concept Emerges From Former Sly Cooper StudioA 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 unearthedFormer 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.
Jak and Daxter Remaster Was Pitched to Sony in 2019Veteran animator Travis Howe revealed that his team pitched a remaster of the original Jak and Daxter to Sony in 2019, creating a recreation of an early cutscene to showcase the potential. Sony was not involved in the fan-led proposal, and Naughty Dog confirmed in 2021 that a new Jak and Daxter game is not currently in development.
Have Gamers Become Too Comfortable With Sequels and Remakes?The article discusses the increasing prevalence of sequels and remakes in the gaming industry, questioning if gamers have become too comfortable with familiar titles. While acknowledging that some sequels and remakes push innovation, the author notes a decline in the number of new intellectual properties being developed and risks taken by major publishers due to rising development costs and the desire for guaranteed audiences.