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Sony's Silence On Bloodborne May Be About Respect, Not Strategy
Sony has reportedly refrained from pursuing a Bloodborne remake due to a desire to maintain a strong relationship with FromSoftware and its president, Hidetaka Miyazaki. While a remake could be financially lucrative, Sony may be prioritizing its future collaborations with the acclaimed developer, who has expressed a desire for no one else to touch the game. This speculation aligns with past statements from former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida.
Games Inbox: Will Resident Evil Requiem get a Mercenaries mode?
Readers discuss the potential addition of a Mercenaries mode to Resident Evil Requiem and the future of the Resident Evil series, including the possibility of remaking older titles. Other topics include the merits of console exclusives, the perceived lack of effort in game announcements, and the performance of games on the Nintendo Switch compared to other platforms.
Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced announced in most boring way possible
Ubisoft has officially confirmed a remake of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, though the announcement was made via a subtle image in a blog post about the franchise's future. The blog also mentioned winding down support for Assassin's Creed Shadows and teased upcoming titles like Codename HEXE and Codename INVICTUS, alongside a free 60fps patch for Assassin's Creed Unity on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.
Bloodborne remake and much more rejected by FromSoftware according to indie dev
Despite owning the intellectual property, Sony has reportedly been unable to secure a Bloodborne remake or PC port because FromSoftware, specifically director Hidetaka Miyazaki, has not approved such projects. Indie developer Brandon Sheffield also claimed multiple studios have pitched Bloodborne-related games, but FromSoftware's decision is final. Bluepoint Games, which developed the Shadow of the Colossus remake, also had its pitches for a Bloodborne remake and a Ghost of Tsushima spin-off rejected.
Retro – Hur Resident Evil fann ljuset i mörkret
This article analyzes the original 1996 release of Resident Evil and its impact on the survival horror genre, contrasting it with its 2002 remake. It highlights Capcom's transition from arcade games to polygon-based titles and discusses the game's enduring appeal through its atmosphere, gameplay mechanics, and memorable moments, despite its dated FMV and acting.
Bluepoint pitched a Bloodborne remake, but FromSoftware turned it down, not Sony
Bluepoint Games pitched a remake of Bloodborne to FromSoftware, but the project was ultimately turned down by FromSoftware, not Sony. Despite Sony's acquisition of Bluepoint and their success with the Demon's Souls remake, FromSoftware decided against pursuing a Bloodborne remake, with director Hidetaka Miyazaki reportedly hesitant to let others touch his work.
How to watch Pokémon Presents and what could be shown for the 30th anniversary
The Pokémon Company and Nintendo are holding a Pokémon Presents event on February 27 to celebrate the franchise's 30th anniversary, with potential announcements including the next mainline generation, "Generation X," and the re-release of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for the Nintendo Switch. The event will also provide updates on mobile and trading card games, and possibly GameCube titles for Switch Online subscribers.
Bethesda Auctions Off Fallout TV Show Set Visit For Charity, Gamers React
Bethesda Studios is auctioning a set visit to the Fallout TV show's Season 3 filming location for charity, with proceeds benefiting Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic. While many fans expressed excitement and praised the charitable initiative, others used the opportunity to voice demands for Fallout remakes, VR support for Fallout 4 on PlayStation VR2, and updates on The Elder Scrolls VI.
Forget Nintendo Switch 2, this looks more like the future for Mario
A fan developer has recreated Super Mario World in Unreal Engine 5, transforming the classic 2D platformer into a 3D experience. This project reimagines familiar levels with modern graphics and physics, sparking discussion about the potential future direction for Nintendo's Mario franchise. The article also briefly touches on speculation regarding the Nintendo Switch 2.
