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The Witcher 3 Remastered announced: another huge free update, and all Witcher 3 owners get the existing expansions free
CD Projekt Red has announced The Witcher 3 Remastered, a free update for all owners of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, launching September 29. This remaster includes graphical enhancements, combat and movement changes, and a revamped skill tree. The game's two expansions, Blood and Wine and Hearts of Stone, will be included for free with the remaster, with a new expansion, Songs of the Past, planned for next year.
The Witcher 3 Remastered is coming next month as a free upgrade for all players, and everyone's getting free…
CD Projekt Red announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Remastered will be released on September 29, offering significant graphical and mechanical improvements. This remaster will be a free upgrade for all existing owners on PC and consoles, and will include the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions.
Metal Gear Solid 4's most famous joke gets updated in Master Collection Vol. 2, with Konami even bringing back the…
Konami has updated a classic meta-joke from Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots within the Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2. The updated joke now references current platforms like PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, rather than the original PlayStation 3 disc-swapping gag. Voice actor Christopher Randolph reprised his role for the updated lines.
UK software sales chart for the week ending August 15, 2026 – Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered shoots to the top for Nintendo Switch 2 launch
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered debuted at number one on the UK software sales chart for the week ending August 15, 2026, driven by its launch on the Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo titles Pokemon Pokopia, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream, and Mario Kart World also performed strongly, holding the second, third, and fourth positions respectively.
The Simpsons: Hit & Run Revival? Series Creator Offers Biggest Hint Yet
Series creator Matt Groening has hinted that The Simpsons: Hit & Run, the cult-classic GTA-inspired game from 2003, might be returning in some form. While producer Matt Selman offered a cautious "Or not," he acknowledged that a new game would be a treat. Potential revival projects face challenges including licensing, voice actor re-recordings, and the complexities of Disney's ownership of The Simpsons assets.
Simpsons: Hit & Run revival hinted at by Matt Groening — then walked back on stage
During a D23 event, Simpsons creator Matt Groening hinted that The Simpsons: Hit & Run might be returning in some form, but showrunner Matt Selman quickly walked back the statement. The original 2003 game is currently unavailable on modern consoles, fueling speculation for a potential HD remaster or port.
The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered to Get Optimizations Based on Nintendo Switch 2 Release
Bethesda has acknowledged player feedback regarding issues with The Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion Remastered, particularly on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. Optimizations present in the recent Nintendo Switch 2 version are being considered for transfer to other platforms. Despite ongoing bugs, the RPG remains popular, with the Nintendo Switch 2 version featuring enhanced visuals and unique console features.
Three Square Enix RPGs That Made the PlayStation 2 What It Was
This article highlights three key Square Enix role-playing games that defined the PlayStation 2 era: Kingdom Hearts 2, Final Fantasy 10, and Dragon Quest 8. These titles represented significant technical and narrative advancements for the company and the genre, with many remaining accessible through remasters and remakes.
Fallout 3 was "not what we intended" after tech constraints in 2008, says Bethesda vet Nate Purkeypile, so…
Former Bethesda artist Nate Purkeypile expressed enthusiasm for an upcoming Fallout 3 remaster, citing the original game's significant technical limitations in 2008. He explained that memory budgets, lighting, and texture sizes were heavily constrained, preventing the game from fully realizing the developers' original vision. Purkeypile contrasted this with modern remasters, which he believes are often executed more effectively.
Champion modder ports the OG 'Father' Nier back into the PC remaster, original voiceovers and all
A modder named Elevna has successfully ported the original 'Father' Nier character model and voiceovers from Nier Gestalt into the PC remaster of Nier Replicant ver.1.22474487139.... This mod allows players to experience the game with the older protagonist and his original voice actor, Jamieson Price, fulfilling a niche demand for the original Western release's protagonist.
I enjoyed this video of Oblivion Remastered actor Wes Johnson goofing around in a sound booth dressed as Sheogorath, but a patch for the PC version would be nice too, Bethesda
A promotional video for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered's upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 release features voice actor Wes Johnson reprising his role as Sheogorath. Despite the entertaining marketing, players on PC are experiencing significant technical issues and bugs, with many feeling the PC version has been abandoned by Bethesda and Virtuos due to a lack of recent patches.
The mod we called 'the best Fallout game you'll play this year' back in 2018 just launched on GOG
The full conversion mod Fallout: New California for Fallout: New Vegas has been released on GOG, making it easily accessible for players who own the Ultimate Edition. Originally known as Project Brazil, this mod has been in development for over seven years and is set before the events of Fallout 2, offering a new story and characters within the Fallout universe.
It’s A Bad Time To Be A New Fallout Fan, But Things Are Looking Up
Bethesda has announced that four Fallout games are currently in production, including Fallout 5 in pre-production and remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas. Additionally, Obsidian is developing a new Fallout title. This news aims to capitalize on the popularity of the Fallout television show and provide new and modernized experiences for fans.
Bethesda's Fallout 3 and New Vegas remasters won't stop the modders who've already spent years recreating the RPGs in Fallout 4
Despite Bethesda's upcoming official remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas, modding teams behind Fallout 4 projects like The Capital Wasteland and Fallout 4: New Vegas have confirmed they will continue their development. These community-driven efforts, some of which have been in progress for nearly a decade, aim to recreate the classic RPGs within the Fallout 4 engine.
"A prequel story to Fallout 3" is one of Bethesda's most exciting announcements in ages, and it's…
Bethesda Game Studios announced several upcoming Fallout titles, including Fallout 5 in pre-production and remasters of Fallout 3 and Fallout: New Vegas. The next expansion for Fallout 76, titled Raven Rock, will be a prequel story to Fallout 3. The studio also provided an update on The Elder Scrolls 6, stating it is on track.
Cousin, Where’s The GTA 4 Remaster? Roman Bellic Actor Wants Answers
Jason Zumwalt, the voice actor for Roman Bellic, expressed his desire for a Grand Theft Auto 4 remaster, speculating that SAG contracts might be a reason for its absence. While Grand Theft Auto 5 has seen multiple remasters, Grand Theft Auto 4 has not, despite rumors. The article also touches on the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 6 and its narrative focus.
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced details PS5 performance targets and features, with the Pro console getting extra love and 60 FPS across the board
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced will target 60 FPS, HDR, and Dolby Atmos on PlayStation 5, with the PS5 Pro offering enhanced visuals and performance. The game utilizes Ubisoft's Anvil engine with limited ray tracing for global illumination and reflections, with PS5 Pro supporting strand-based hair for Edward Kenway across all modes. The remaster is also launching on PC and Xbox Series X/S.
Video: Xenoblade Chronicles Compared Across Wii, 3DS, Switch, And Switch 2
Nintendo has released Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, featuring 4K visuals and 60fps performance. A graphical comparison video showcases the improvements over the original Wii version, the Nintendo 3DS port, and the base Nintendo Switch release, highlighting Monolith Soft's significant revamp of the original game.
Xenoblade Genesis Sets 2027 Launch For Next Mainline Game
Monolith Soft announced Xenoblade Genesis for a 2027 release window on the Nintendo Switch 2 during the June 2026 Nintendo Direct. The announcement included a trailer showcasing gameplay and cinematics, and confirmed that Xenoblade Chronicles 1, 2, and 3 will receive Nintendo Switch 2 editions with graphical and combat upgrades, as well as new voice lines.
Xenoblade Chronicles Genesis is coming in 2027, and it looks very different to Monolith Soft's last JRPG trilogy
Monolith Soft has announced Xenoblade Chronicles Genesis, a new entry in the series set to release in 2027 for the Nintendo Switch 2. This new title will lean heavily into fantasy RPG elements, diverging from the sci-fi blend of the previous trilogy. Additionally, all three Xenoblade Chronicles games are receiving enhanced "Nintendo Switch 2 Edition" releases with improved resolution, framerates, and new bonus content.
