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Capcom explains why Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection uses RE Engine
Capcom developers explained the decision to use the RE Engine for Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, citing the need for efficient development across multiple platforms and to convey the original game's fun factor. The RE Engine's capabilities in handling platform deployment costs and maintaining quality were key factors in its selection for the remasters.
Terrible GTA Trilogy remasters were actually enjoyed by "a lot of people," says studio boss who "agreed…
Thomas Williamson, CEO of Grove Street Games, acknowledges the poor reception of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition but claims many players still enjoyed it. He suggests that while he agreed with most criticisms, the development team's perspective on the release and its response differed. Williamson also expressed dissatisfaction with Rockstar Games removing Grove Street Games from the title screens in updates.
PS5 Remaster of Acclaimed PS2 Action Game 60% off on PS Store
A remastered bundle of the PlayStation 1 and PlayStation 2 action-adventure games Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 1 & 2 is available for up to 60% off on the PlayStation Store. The cross-buy title is priced at $11.99 for PlayStation Plus members and $13.49 for non-members until July 16.
GTA Trilogy remaster boss understands fan anger but says 'a lot of people were playing them and really enjoying…
Grove Street Games CEO Thomas Williamson acknowledged the widespread criticism of Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition's buggy launch, agreeing with most reactions. However, he noted that internal metrics indicated many players still enjoyed the game. Williamson also suggested that a truly perfect remaster would ideally be developed in-house by Rockstar Games.
Evening Postmortems/Retrospectives
Grove Street Games, the developer behind the Grand Theft Auto Trilogy Definitive Edition, has acknowledged that fan criticisms regarding the remaster's quality were valid. However, the studio also stated that the disastrous launch was not solely attributable to the remaster itself, implying other contributing factors.
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy Studio Boss Acknowledges Issues, Says Players Still Enjoyed It
Thomas Williamson, CEO of Grove Street Games, acknowledged the widespread criticism and bugs affecting Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – Definitive Edition. While admitting the release had issues, he stated internal metrics showed many players enjoyed the remastered titles. Williamson also suggested that a truly perfect redux would require direct involvement from Rockstar Games.
Tales of Eternia Remastered Reveals Revamped Nostalgia-Infused Opening Movie and New Track
Tales of Eternia Remastered has revealed a new opening cinematic featuring a song by Garnet Crow, showcasing familiar characters and art style. The remaster will include the Aggressive Linear Battle Motion system and enhanced navigation features. It is scheduled for release on October 16 for Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC, and Nintendo Switch.
Tales of Eternia Remastered opening movie
The opening movie for Tales of Eternia Remastered has been released, showcasing the refreshed visuals for the classic RPG. This remastered version, featuring quality-of-life improvements and updated graphics, will be available on Nintendo Switch on October 15, 2026.
Danganronpa 2x2 remaster will include a 'slayhem' alternate story mode with '20% more content' and a 3D world map, but it's been delayed to 2027
Spike Chunsoft has announced that the Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair remaster, titled Danganronpa 2x2, has been delayed to early 2027. The remaster will feature new character portraits, a 3D world map with fast travel, and an alternate storyline called 'slayhem' mode, which offers approximately 20% more content than the original game.
Remothered Remasters Announced
Stormwind Games has announced remastered versions of Remothered: Tormented Fathers and Remothered: Broken Porcelain. This announcement comes as the company prepares to launch the new title, Remothered: Red Nun's Legacy.
2025's Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine remaster that was inexplicably exclusive to PC and Xbox seemingly on its way to PS5 and Switch 2
The remaster of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine, known as the Master Crafted Edition, which was initially released exclusively for PC and Xbox Series X/S, appears to be heading to PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch 2. This is suggested by a rating from the ESRB, which has since been updated to remove these platforms, indicating a potential leak ahead of an official announcement.
Nintendo Download: Play It By Ear in Rhythm Heaven Groove – Available Today!
Nintendo has announced its latest download offerings for the Nintendo Switch, featuring the rhythm game Rhythm Heaven Groove and Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains. Pre-orders are now open for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered, set to launch on August 11. The update also highlights ongoing summer sales on the Nintendo eShop and promotions for Nintendo Switch Online memberships.
Remothered Is Getting The Unreal Engine 5 Treatment With Two Full Remasters
Stormind Games has announced that Remothered: Tormented Fathers and Remothered: Broken Porcelain are being remastered in Unreal Engine 5 for modern platforms including PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch. These remasters aim to enhance visuals and fix legacy bugs while preserving the original gameplay and atmosphere of the psychological survival horror titles.
Remothered: Tormented Fathers Remastered and Remothered: Broken Porcelain Remastered announced for Nintendo Switch 2
Stormind Games has announced remastered versions of Remothered: Tormented Fathers and Remothered: Broken Porcelain for the Nintendo Switch 2, slated for a 2026 release. These updated titles utilize Unreal Engine 5, featuring significant visual and technical enhancements while retaining the original gameplay and atmosphere of the survival horror series.
2025 PS5 Remaster of Beloved PS Vita RPG 60% Off on PS Store
A remastered version of the 2014 PlayStation Vita action RPG Freedom Wars is currently 60% off on the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 as part of a limited-time July Savings promotion. The deal brings the price down to $15.99 until July 15, after which it will return to its original $39.99 price. The remaster features high-resolution textures, 4K support on PS5, added difficulty settings, and an overhauled weapon crafting system.
2011 PlayStation 3 Action Game’s PS5 Remaster Leaked
A PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch remaster of the 2011 action game Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine, titled Master Crafted Edition and developed by SneakyBox, has been leaked via an ESRB rating. The original game was released on Xbox Series X|S and PC a year ago, suggesting a potential timed exclusivity deal with Microsoft. The remaster is expected to feature improved textures, 4K resolution, updated character models, a modernized interface, and remastered audio, including all DLC.
Sure would be great if Oblivion Remastered got patched on PC to coincide with the Switch 2 release
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered is set to release on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 11, with a trailer showcasing its features. The article expresses a desire for the PC version to receive further patches to address lingering bugs and performance issues, similar to those fixed post-launch, to improve its playability on platforms like the Steam Deck.
Evening Consolidation
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered will have a physical release on the Nintendo Switch 2, with the full game included on the cartridge. A release date for this version has also been confirmed.
After a disastrous Skyrim launch, Switch 2 getting Oblivion Remastered in August is less exciting – especially when Bethesda won't show much gameplay footage or fix the existing versions of this RPG
Bethesda has confirmed that The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on August 11th, releasing on cartridge. However, concerns are high due to the poor performance of Skyrim on Switch 2 at launch and the existing remaster's issues on PC, with many questioning the lack of gameplay footage in the announcement trailer.
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered's physical Switch 2 release has the full game on a cartridge, and we've finally got a release date, too
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered is set to release on Nintendo Switch on August 11th, with both standard and deluxe editions available for pre-order. The physical release will contain the full game on cartridge, a departure from previous Bethesda Switch ports. The game targets 900p at 30 FPS handheld and 1080p at 30 FPS docked, with DLSS support.
