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Vengeance Never Looked This Good – Expert Game Reviews
The remaster of Tales of Berseria offers a compelling experience for both new and returning players, preserving its mature narrative about revenge and loss. While visual upgrades are modest, significant quality-of-life improvements like faster movement and an immediately accessible Grade Shop enhance gameplay. The combat system remains fluid, though enemy variety can lead to repetition during longer play sessions.
Simpsons: Hit & Run Revival? "Never Say Never," Producer Says
The Simpsons executive producer Matt Selman has hinted at the possibility of a revival for the 2003 action game The Simpsons: Hit & Run, stating "never say never." While no official plans are set, Selman acknowledged the game's enduring popularity and fan desire for a remaster or re-release. He also discussed the development challenges and the complex corporate landscape surrounding the franchise.
The Art of Final Fantasy Tactics revealed, pre-orders open
The art book for Final Fantasy Tactics has been revealed, with pre-orders now open. The article discusses the value of remasters in the video game industry, highlighting Final Fantasy Tactics alongside other notable remasters like The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Raidou Remastered, and Xenoblade Chronicles X.
Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection Launches March 27 with Online Multiplayer
Capcom announced that Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection will launch on March 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. The collection includes all seven Mega Man Star Force games with modernized online features like matchmaking, card trading, and an expanded Brother system. Pre-order bonuses include musical arrangements and additional character models.
Hope for a Fallout: New Vegas remaster emerges yet again
A user expressed hope for a remaster of Fallout: New Vegas, citing its complex controls and camera issues as reasons for a remake. The user also praised the game's soundtrack, particularly its drum and bass tracks, suggesting the genre could be better utilized in modern games.
Poker Night at the Inventory launch trailer – cult classic gets first Nintendo release with Switch remaster
A remaster of the cult classic comedy poker game, Poker Night at the Inventory, has launched on Nintendo Switch. Developed by Skunkape Games, a team of former Telltale employees, this version of the 2010 title has been remastered and is now available on the Nintendo eShop.
The Legacy of Kain: Defiance remaster does the best thing possible—it gets out of the way
The recent remaster of Legacy of Kain: Defiance successfully polishes the 2003 action-adventure game for modern audiences. While largely staying true to the original, it introduces improved textures, lighting, and a new third-person camera option. The game's original voice acting and gothic atmosphere remain highlights, making it a faithful and enjoyable update.
Legacy Of Kain: Defiance Remastered Review - Redeemer And Destroyer
Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered offers a significant upgrade to the 2003 game, enhancing visuals, adding a free-floating camera, and improving navigation. While the core gameplay and combat remain somewhat repetitive, the remaster excels in concluding the Soul Reaver saga with strong writing, voice acting, and a wealth of bonus content for fans.
Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered is out now
Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered has launched, featuring graphical upgrades, an improved camera, and bonus content like a photo mode and lost levels. The game is reported to work well on Linux and Steam Deck via Proton. A separate title, Legacy of Kain: Ascendance, is also set for release on March 31st.
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.
Review - STEEL EMPIRE - Remastered 1992 steampunk shooter!
This review covers the PC version of Steel Empire, a 1992 steampunk shoot 'em up originally developed by Hot-B. The remastered version, based on the Nintendo 3DS release, features improved graphics and controls while preserving the original arcade action. Despite its age, the game offers non-stop gameplay with challenging stages and boss fights, though it is criticized for being somewhat unoriginal and lacking depth.
Ubisoft Confirms Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag Resynced
Ubisoft has subtly confirmed a remaster of Assassin's Creed: Black Flag, tentatively titled "Resynced," through artwork and comments from Jean Guesdon, who directed the original game. While no official release date was given, leaks suggest a 2027 launch with potential RPG elements being introduced.
Ubisoft Finally Teases Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced With Concept Art
Ubisoft has officially teased Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced, a rumored remake or remaster, by releasing concept art. The company also provided updates on other projects, including Assassin's Creed Hexe and Invictus, and confirmed that support for Assassin's Creed Shadows will begin to wind down.
Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection Preview: The Mega Man Bundle for Pokémon Fans - IGN
The Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection offers an enjoyable experience with engaging systems and a delightful gameplay loop, despite a simple narrative. The collection faithfully translates the original Nintendo DS titles, preserving their visual style and incorporating clever solutions for the dual-screen mechanics. Combat is a highlight, featuring a refined action-RPG system with strategic card combos and quick, forgiving battles.
First Impressions: 'Mega Man Star Force: Legacy Collection' Fine-Tunes Some DS Capcom Classics
Mega Man Star Force: Legacy Collection brings the DS entries of the series to the Nintendo Switch with modern enhancements. The collection offers quality-of-life features like adjustable encounter rates and damage output, alongside new online battle suites and gallery content. This package aims to be the definitive way to experience the Star Force saga, which blended shonen themes with card-based battling.
No Fallout New Vegas remaster teases here, Iron Galaxy say, we're just really enthusiastic about meetings
Iron Galaxy Studios has denied that their recent social media posts featuring a screen from Fallout: New Vegas were teasing a remaster of the game. The studio stated that the image was simply a recurring slide used for their monthly company meetings. Despite the denial, speculation about potential Fallout remasters continues, fueled by past leaks mentioning a Fallout 3 remaster.
Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remastered Review – Too long in the tooth
This review of the Legacy of Kain: Defiance Remaster finds that while the game's narrative, world-building, and voice acting remain superb, the gameplay mechanics and level design have not aged well. Despite updated graphics and some quality-of-life improvements, the remaster fails to disguise the dated nature of the original, particularly Kain's clunky controls and repetitive combat.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remaster/Remake Basically Confirmed
Ubisoft has confirmed a remaster or remake of Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is in development, hinted at by an image titled 'Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Resynced' in a recent brand update. The update also provided details on Assassin's Creed Shadows, Codename Hexe, Codename Invictus, and Assassin's Creed Jade, alongside news of a free 60fps patch for Assassin's Creed Unity on PlayStation 5 and Xbox One.
Iron Galaxy says the Fallout: New Vegas image it posted yesterday doesn't mean anything: 'We use that slide every month and has nothing to do with anything Fallout being worked on'
Iron Galaxy Studios has denied rumors of a Fallout: New Vegas remaster, stating that an image posted on social media was merely a behind-the-scenes look at a company meeting. The studio clarified that the image, which featured the Fallout: New Vegas loading screen, has no connection to any Fallout projects currently in development. Despite the denial, the article suggests that a remaster is likely to happen in the future due to the franchise's popularity.
Tales of Berseria Remastered Review [Capsule Computers]
Bandai Namco has released a remastered version of Tales of Berseria, making the game available on more platforms with some improvements. This follows previous remasters of older titles in the series, though Berseria is the most recent game to receive this treatment, already being available on PlayStation 4.
