➀ Bandai Namco has announced a full remake of the 2002 classic Pac-Man World 2, titled Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac; ➁ The game is set to launch next month with several new features, including a landing indicator and a new co-op mode; ➂ Pac-Man World 2 Re-Pac will be available on multiple platforms including PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch.
Recent #Remake news in the semiconductor industry
➀ The Sonic Adventure series is a celebrated title in the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise, but there are currently no plans for a remake. ➁ Takashi Iizuka, head of Sonic Team, explains that remaking the series would require as much time and energy as creating a new title. ➂ Despite past interest in remaking the series, Iizuka now suggests focusing on new titles instead.
➀ After a long hiatus, the Crash Bandicoot series returned with the PS4 remake of the original Crash Bandicoot trilogy, selling over 20 million copies. ➁ Crash Team Racing: Nitro-Fueled, released in 2019, has reached a milestone of selling over 10 million copies. ➂ The game is a remake of the 1999 PSOne classic and has not been released on PC. ➃ Since the revival of the series in 2017, several games have been released, with Nitro-Fueled being the second best-selling title after the N.Sane Trilogy.
➀ Konami and Blooper Team are working on a remake of the original Silent Hill game; ➁ The game is part of Konami's ongoing partnership with the horror game studio Blooper Team; ➂ The original Silent Hill was first released in 1999, and this is not the first time the game has been remade, with Silent Hill: Shattered Memories being the previous version.
➀ Capcom has revealed that Resident Evil 3 Remake and RE4 Remake are nearing 10 million copies sold; ➁ Monster Hunter World Iceborne has passed 15 million units sold; ➂ Capcom's next quarterly report is expected to show Monster Hunter Wilds as one of the top 5 best-selling titles.
➀ Square Enix is planning to bring the full Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy to the Nintendo Switch 2; ➁ The Switch 2's hardware limitations prevented the original Remake and Rebirth from being released on the platform; ➂ The Switch 2's improved hardware and technologies like DLSS make it suitable for the new-gen games; ➃ Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade is confirmed for the Switch 2, with no announcement yet for Rebirth or the third game.
➀ As the years have passed, video games have evolved from a novelty to iconic status, with some celebrating significant anniversaries like Square Enix's Final Fantasy IX.
➁ Originally released on the PlayStation 1 in 2000, Final Fantasy IX is now set for a remake, following the success of the Final Fantasy franchise.
➂ Remakes and remasters have become popular, offering nostalgia in modern formats and benefiting developers and console makers. Square Enix plans to sell merchandise with the new remake of Final Fantasy IX.
➀ Nightdive Studios had ambitious plans for the System Shock franchise, including remakes of the first two games and a sequel. However, System Shock 3 was canceled in 2020. ➁ Now, with the System Shock 2 25th Anniversary Remaster on the horizon, Nightdive is providing updates on the sequel. ➂ The rights situation for System Shock 3 is complicated, but Nightdive is hopeful for clarification within a year.
➀ The Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic remake is still in development, according to Saber Interactive CEO; ➁ The team has been working on the game for a while, with the last update stating it was 'alive and well'; ➂ Saber Interactive is committed to the title, but details are scarce as Disney is handling the communication.
➀ Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater series is returning with THPS 3+4; ➁ The game is set to launch on July 11th; ➂ Developed by Iron Galaxy studios, not Vicarious Visions; ➃ Available on PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One/Series, PC, and Switch.
➀ Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater series has seen recent activity with a new entry rumored; ➁ An official teaser was released in the Black Ops 6 map 'Grind'; ➂ The Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore has listed Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4 for various platforms, confirming the previously-cancelled THPS 3+4 Remake's existence.
➀ Square Enix's expectations for game sales are generally high, but the recent Dragon Quest III remake has exceeded expectations; ➁ The game's success has been a major factor in Square Enix's higher-than-expected operating income; ➂ The HD-2D style has been a successful format for remaking older pixel-art games.
➀ Elder Scrolls fans have been eagerly waiting for over a decade for the completion of the Skyblivion mod, which rebuilds The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion in Skyrim with enhanced graphics. The mod is set for a full release later this year. ➁ The TESRenewal modding group, a team of volunteers working on the project since 2016, has announced their roadmap for the next year, indicating their readiness to push the mod to release. ➂ The timing of Skyblivion's release could be significant, as recent rumors suggest Microsoft is planning to announce a remake of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion using Unreal Engine 5.
➀ According to recent reports, the Oblivion Remake is expected to be announced and released in April, possibly on the same day.
➁ Leaker NateTheHate suggests that Bethesda Studios is targeting an April window for both the announcement and release of the Oblivion remake.
➂ The game was initially planned as a simple remaster but has since been expanded into a full-fledged remake.
➀ Square Enix's Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake has sold over 2 million copies; ➁ The game combines old-school and new-school graphics; ➂ The success follows a series of sales misses and is cost-effective compared to AAA projects.
➀ Remedy Entertainment is developing Control 2, set for full production in 2025; ➁ FBC: Firebreak, a multiplayer game in the Control universe, is in development; ➂ Remakes of Max Payne 1 & 2 are still in production with Rockstar Games.
➀ Steins Gate, an interesting game, is getting a second remake; ➁ The new version, Steins;Gate Re:Boot, will be released in 2025; ➂ The remake will include additional story elements and redrawn graphics.
➀ The Silent Hill 2 Remake by Bloober Team was initially met with skepticism but has been highly praised and sold over 1 million copies in just a week. ➁ Wojciech Piejko, the director and designer, expressed openness to new opportunities and the potential for remaking legends. ➂ Jacek Zieba, the director/producer, emphasized the studio's desire to be a horror company and evolve with their niche.
➀ Capcom announced that Resident Evil 4 Remake has sold over 8 million copies; ➁ The game was released on March 23, 2023, and has received positive reviews from critics and fans; ➂ Despite the success, the game still trails behind the original Resident Evil 4, which has sold over 13.3 million copies.
➀ Konami has released over 187 tracks from the upcoming Silent Hill 2 Remake; ➁ The music is composed by Akira Yamaoka, known for his iconic work in the series; ➂ Konami has released two videos featuring 187 tracks from the remake, totaling almost 100 minutes.
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