Video Game Remaster
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Shenmue 3: Enhanced Edition has been delayed to "get everything right"
Shenmue 3: Enhanced Edition has been delayed to early 2027 by publisher Inin Games to ensure all aspects are perfected. The enhanced version of Ys Net's 2019 title will feature visual improvements, quality-of-life changes, and performance boosts on PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Series X/S.
Former KOTOR remake studio is now remastering the "classic" Shrek 2 PS2 game, and I'm sorry but nostalgia…
Aspyr is remastering the 2004 PS2 game Shrek 2 for modern platforms, including PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and PC, for $30. The author expresses dismay at the decision, questioning the need to remaster middling licensed games and suggesting that gaming nostalgia has gone too far, though acknowledges Aspyr's past work on more "classic" titles.
Shrek 2 Remaster Leaks, Looks Amazing And I Need It Now
A remaster of Shrek 2: The Game has seemingly leaked via an Xbox.com listing, promising updated textures, enhanced UI, 4K resolution, and new Photo and Cheat Modes. Aspyr Media is reportedly handling the release, which is rumored for November 19. The leak follows recent Shrek game compilations and the franchise's continued presence in other titles.
Review: Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition (Nintendo Switch 2)
Capcom has brought the acclaimed remake of Resident Evil 2, along with Resident Evil 3 and 4, to the Nintendo Switch 2, offering a fantastic horror experience for Nintendo players. The port runs terrifically, with stunning visuals and smooth gameplay that matches the modern titles. The game offers two distinct story paths with Leon S. Kennedy and Claire Redfield, each providing a tense and terrifying journey through the zombie-infested Raccoon City.
Sega Pulls Total War: Shogun 2 Remaster After Backlash Over AI-Upscaled Graphics
Sega and Creative Assembly have withdrawn the remastered version of Total War: Shogun 2 from sale due to significant player backlash over its AI-upscaled graphics and numerous bugs. The company has replaced it with the original 2011 version, acknowledging that the "Complete Edition" fell short of expectations. The game currently holds an overwhelmingly negative rating on Steam.
Toy Story 3 and Retro Roundup interview: dev on origins, lack of N64/Dreamcast versions, including A Bug’s Life, more
Digital Eclipse editorial director Chris Kohler discusses the upcoming Nintendo Switch releases of Toy Story 3: Complete Edition and Toy Story: Retro Roundup. The interview covers the inclusion of A Bug's Life, the decision to omit N64 and Dreamcast versions, and the technical improvements made to the games, including 4K resolution and 60 FPS support for Toy Story 3.
CD Projekt Red reassures players The Witcher 3 Switch 2 patch still due, as update rolls out for PS5 and PS5 Pro
CD Projekt Red has released a stability update for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered on PlayStation 5 and PS5 Pro. The studio also reassured players that a patch for the Nintendo Switch 2, aimed at improving visual clarity, is still in development and will be released as soon as possible.
It looks like Wing Commander 3 is getting a remaster, after EA producer discovers the original FMV source tapes in the…
Electronic Arts producer Jim Vessella has announced a remaster of the 1994 space combat sim Wing Commander 3, subtitled Heart of the Tiger. The project is spearheaded by Vessella, who discovered original FMV source tapes, and will feature upscaled cutscenes, integration with Wing Commanders 1 & 2, controller support, and a 60 FPS frame rate. It is slated for release on PC via Steam, GOG, and the EA app.
You Can Grab Sonic X Shadow Generations Cheaper Than Steam’s Fall Sale, But You Gotta Go Fast
Sonic X Shadow Generations is available for a lower price on Fanatical than during Steam's Fall Sale, offering a significant discount on the recently released title. The game combines the classic Sonic Generations experience with a new campaign focused on Shadow the Hedgehog, featuring new abilities and a parallel storyline.
Forget what PC Gamer said: The Witcher 3 will always be my 2015 GOTY
This article argues that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt remains the definitive Game of the Year for 2015, even after its recent remaster. The author praises the graphical enhancements and minor gameplay tweaks of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered, comparing the experience to returning home. The upcoming DLC, Songs of the Past, is also mentioned as a reason to revisit the game.
Great news, cowards: The Witcher 3's most yellow-bellied mod works with the remaster
A popular mod that alters Geralt's appearance in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt to remove the 'dadbod' effect from the Griffin armour set is now compatible with the game's recent remaster. The article humorously notes the mod's existence while playfully judging players who choose to use it.
The Witcher 3 Remastered Is Already Being Patched For Being Too Bright
CD Projekt Red has released a patch for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC to address complaints about the game being too bright. The update includes various lighting adjustments, with another hotfix planned for PC to resolve a save game issue. Players are still reporting concerns about HDR implementation and performance.
Witcher 3 Remastered patch addressing "various lighting adjustments" rolls out
CD Projekt Red has released a patch for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, addressing player feedback regarding lighting adjustments. The update includes fixes for dark interiors and ensures parity with the PC version, alongside other improvements and a fix for DLSS availability on the Xbox Play Anywhere version.
Snabbkollen: Remake eller remaster?
This article discusses player preferences regarding remakes versus remasters of older video games. A poll indicates a strong majority favor remakes, where games are rebuilt from the ground up, over remasters, which offer graphical enhancements to existing titles.
The Witcher 3 is 2026’s highest rated video game thanks to remaster
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered has claimed the top spot as 2026's highest-rated game on Metacritic with an average score of 94, surpassing "Big Walk." This remaster, a free upgrade for owners of the original, has been praised for its refinements, though the article notes that ports and remasters can sometimes skew Metacritic's year-end rankings.
The Witcher 3 Fans Relieved to Find Low-Polygon Pigeons Have Survived the Remaster Process
Fans of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt are relieved that the low-polygon pigeons have been preserved in the game's remaster. While CD Projekt Red has implemented numerous graphical improvements, the iconic pigeon models remain unchanged.
The Witcher 3 Remastered did not, in fact, change the RPG's hilarious low-poly pigeons, much to fans' delight:…
The recent remaster of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt initially caused concern among fans that the game's famously low-poly pigeons would be removed. However, it has been confirmed that these beloved, hilariously low-poly assets remain intact in the updated version, much to the delight of the player base. The remaster also includes other improvements such as reworked visuals and skill trees.
The Witcher 3 Remastered Metacritic score places it as the best version of the RPG yet and the top-scoring game of 2026
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered has achieved a Metascore of 94 on PC, making it the highest-rated version of the game and currently the top-scoring game of 2026. While the original release and its Complete Edition had strong scores, the remastered version surpasses them, particularly when compared to the mixed reception of the Nintendo Switch port.
All versions of The Witcher 3 "that exist in the world" will be upgraded with the free Remastered edition today
CD Projekt Red has confirmed that all existing versions of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will receive a free upgrade to the Remastered edition today. This update includes the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions by default and brings significant graphical and gameplay enhancements across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, with specific improvements for Nintendo Switch.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Sets New All-Time Concurrent Player Record on Steam With Remastered Release
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered has achieved a new all-time peak of 120,324 concurrent players on Steam following its release. This free upgrade for existing owners, which includes numerous enhancements like improved combat and DLSS support, has significantly boosted player engagement.
