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Watch Now: 'Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead' Remake Trailer

New version of '90s film Don't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead announced

Cast and synopsis of the reimagined film revealed. [ more ]

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20 Years Later, Nintendo's Best Paper Mario Game Gets a Stunning Remake

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door for Nintendo Switch gets a polished remake with updated graphics and audio but retains the original wit and charm. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door Preorders Are Discounted

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remake available for $50 pre-order at Geek Alliance for Nintendo Switch. [ more ]

GameSpot

Disney Epic Mickey Rebrushed Is A Full-Circle Moment For The Game's Original Narrative

Disney's Epic Mickey was originally exclusive to Nintendo Wii, limiting accessibility.

Epic Mickey Rebrushed aims to update the game for modern consoles with enhanced visuals and controls. [ more ]

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If Kingdom Hearts ever gets a remake, it needs the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth treatment

Kingdom Hearts' original game stands out from the series due to its unique nature and the uncertainty surrounding its future.

A potential Kingdom Hearts remake could be a lucrative endeavor for Square Enix, similar to the success of Final Fantasy 7 Remake. [ more ]

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System Shock PS5 And Xbox Series X Physical Edition Will Cost Less Than Expected

System Shock remake is making its debut on PlayStation and Xbox consoles on May 21 at a reduced price of $40.

The remake retains old-school gameplay elements but incorporates modern design and technology, receiving positive critical acclaim. [ more ]

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Who is Final Fantasy 7's Zack Fair

Zack Fair's character in Final Fantasy VII was expanded in subsequent games like Crisis Core.

The 2020 remake of Final Fantasy VII introduces new fans to Zack's character, causing confusion among those unfamiliar with the expanded lore. [ more ]

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EA No Longer Working On Dead Space 2 Remake, Insider Claims

EA has stopped working on a Dead Space 2 remake due to disappointing sales of the first remake.

EA is prioritizing other projects such as the upcoming Iron Man game and the next Battlefield entry over the Dead Space 2 remake. [ more ]

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System Shock PS5 And Xbox Series X Preorders Are Live

System Shock remake debuts on PlayStation and Xbox consoles on May 21. Preorder for $50 on Amazon.

Remake blends '90s gameplay with modern design, retaining original aesthetics and emphasizing stealth and inventory management. [ more ]

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Epic Mickey 3 Is "Impossible," But Series Creator Has Some Ideas

Warren Spector acknowledges the impossibility of creating Epic Mickey 3 due to his current commitments, but has high-level ideas for a potential third installment.

The Disney Epic Mickey series is making a return with a remake titled Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed, with Warren Spector involved in assisting the developer Purple Lamp. [ more ]

Polygon

Persona 3 Reload is cheaper than ever at multiple stores

Persona 3 Reload price dropped to $39.99 from $69.99 in less than two months.

The game offers jazzed-up graphics and faithful storytelling with missing elements like the epilogue from Persona 3 FES. [ more ]

GameSpot

An Exhaustive List of Changes in Persona 3 Reload

Persona 3 Reload is a faithful remake of the PS2 classic with numerous changes

This analysis focuses on gameplay and visual differences, with some mention of story differences [ more ]

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Persona 3 Reload Is Already Discounted For PS5 At Amazon

Persona 3 Reload launched earlier this month with improved graphics and new features.

Amazon is offering a $10 discount on the PS5 version of Persona 3 Reload. [ more ]

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Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake review: a beautifully Grimm revamp

Remake of Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons enhances visuals and gameplay using Unreal Engine 5

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons features a unique story-driven co-op gameplay where players control two characters simultaneously. [ more ]

Toucharcade

SwitchArcade Round-Up: Reviews Featuring 'Hitman: Blood Money - Reprisal', Plus Today's Releases and Sales

Hitman: Blood Money - Reprisal is a remake of the 2006 game that offers a surprising degree of freedom in gameplay.

The game allows players to carry out missions in various ways, whether it be stealthily or by going in guns blazing. [ more ]

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Persona 3 Reload Is As Faithful Of A Remake As You Could Ask | GameSpot Hands-On Preview

Persona 3 Reload provides a nostalgic experience for players, evoking feelings of joy and dread.

The game stays faithful to the original while incorporating visual flourishes from Persona 5. [ more ]

Kotaku

The Mario vs. Donkey Kong Remake Sounds Like Simple, Good Fun

The remake of Mario vs. Donkey Kong maintains the charm of the original game while adding new worlds, a casual mode, and local co-op.

The game is seen as a filler game at the end of the Switch's lifespan, rather than an exciting new release. [ more ]

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Mario Vs. Donkey Kong Review - Silly Gorilla, Mini-Marios Are For Kids

The Mario Vs. Donkey Kong series has seen a decline in quality over the years, with spin-offs that didn't capture the magic of the original games.

The Switch remake of Mario Vs. Donkey Kong brings back the original design ethos with quality-of-life improvements and visual flair. [ more ]

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Chris Rock's Another Round Remake Could Get Him Slapped Again

Thomas Vinterberg comments on Chris Rock remaking Another Round.

Leonardo DiCaprio's production company bought the rights to Another Round. [ more ]

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Mean Girls,' 20 years later: The villain's triumph

The original Mean Girls film has a dedicated fan base and has inspired a Broadway musical.

The remake of Mean Girls has grossed over $92 million worldwide. [ more ]

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All Is Not Calm: John Woo on Silent Night | Interviews | Roger Ebert

John Woo returns to Hollywood with the film 'Silent Night' after several years.

The film tells its story without any dialogue, presenting a unique challenge for Woo. [ more ]

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Atlus isn't "currently" considering a Royal or Golden version of Persona 3 Reload

Persona 3 Reload is a remake of the original Persona 3 game and does not include the extra content from previous re-releases.

Persona Team has no plans to release a Royal or Golden-type version of Persona 3 Reload. [ more ]

Toucharcade

'Persona 3 Reload' Steam Deck Review - Perfect for Deck?

Persona 3 Reload is a remake of Persona 3 with new content, features, and visuals.

The gameplay improvements in Persona 3 Reload are significant, particularly in exploration, social life, and interactions. [ more ]

Kotaku

Persona 3 Reload: The Kotaku Review

Persona 3 Reload is a remake of the 2006 RPG that enhances the original game

The remake maintains the iconic story while updating visuals, mechanics, and music [ more ]

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Game Informer

13 years ago

EA Shuts Down Dead Space 2 Remake Rumors After Reports Indicate It Was Shelved

EA denied working on Dead Space 2 remake due to lackluster sales of the first game.

Contradicting reports from Jeff Grub and EA regarding the Dead Space 2 remake development at Motive Studio. [ more ]

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3 weeks ago

Alone In The Dark Gets Its First Big Discount For PS5 And Xbox Series X

Alone in the Dark remake receives mixed reviews, discounted price available. [ more ]

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4 weeks ago

EA responds to Dead Space 2 remake rumour,

EA refuted Dead Space 2 remake cancellation rumor

Dead Space 2 remake never considered due to lacklustre sales of the first remake [ more ]

GameSpot

Sonic Heroes Could Be Getting A Remake For Nintendo Switch Successor - Report

Sonic Heroes remake reportedly considered by Sega with a potential 2025 release window.

Prominent leaker mentioned Sega's consideration for a Sonic Heroes remake but uncertainty about the release within the next three years. [ more ]

GameSpot

Review Roundup For Alone In The Dark

Critics praise Alone in the Dark's detail and authenticity, criticize controls and puzzle design

Alone in the Dark receives lukewarm reviews with a mix of positive and negative feedback from critics [ more ]

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Happy Mario Day: Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remake and Luigi's Mansion 2 HD finally have release dates

Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door remake release date revealed as May 23.

Luigi's Mansion 2 HD to be released on June 27. [ more ]

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7 things to look forward to in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth launches exclusively on PlayStation 5, continuing the three-part remake of the original.

Rebirth introduces a wider and more diverse world outside Midgar, offering a more open-ended adventure with extensive exploration. [ more ]

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DevOps

Does Aerith Die in 'FF7 Rebirth'? How the Confusing Ending Sets Up 'FF7 Part 3'

Aerith's fate in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth remains the same as in the original game.

The dream date sequence in the game serves the purpose of obtaining a new White Materia for Cloud. [ more ]

Kotaku

Chrono Trigger Director Asks What Fans Would Want In A Remake

Fans eagerly anticipate a Chrono Trigger remake.

Yoshinori Kitase contemplates potential ways to revitalize Chrono Trigger. [ more ]

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Television

The Best Movies and TV Shows Coming to Amazon, Disney+, Hulu, Max and More in March

Road House, a pulp melodrama classic, gets a remake in a new setting with an eclectic cast.

Parish, a neo-noir series based on a British crime show, follows a limo driver reluctantly dragged into criminal activities. [ more ]

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Despite talk that might point to Bloodborne remake for PS6, there's still no actual news, sorry

Hidetaka Miyazaki expresses gratitude for Bloodborne community love and memories.

Technical advancements in new hardware enhance remake value and accessibility. [ more ]

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I can't believe it, but Epic Mickey is getting a remake

Epic Mickey is getting a remake under the title Epic Mickey Rebrushed by THQ Nordic.

The original Epic Mickey was critically acclaimed for its immersive gameplay and unique approach. [ more ]

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Graphic design

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake - 'breathing life and depth' into a cult classic

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake focuses on emotional narrative and unique controls.

Remake enhances visuals, introduces facial animations, remastered soundtrack for a deeper experience. [ more ]

GameSpot

Check Out This Mario Vs. Donkey Kong Launch-Day Deal

Geek Alliance has deals on Mario vs. Donkey Kong for both the North American and international editions.

The game is a remake of the first entry in the series, featuring cooperative play and updated graphics. [ more ]

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SwitchArcade Round-Up: 'Mario vs. Donkey Kong', 'Lake', Plus Today's Other Releases and Sales

Mario vs. Donkey Kong is a solid remake of a Game Boy Advance puzzle-platformer.

Lake is an interesting narrative adventure game set in 1986. [ more ]

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Design

LEGO Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' Cottage set is made for Disney fans of all ages - Yanko Design

Disney's remake of Snow White has been delayed by a year, disappointing fans.

LEGO has released a detailed set of the Seven Dwarf's Cottage from Snow White, available for sale in March 2024. [ more ]

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Bloober Team pins the blame on Konami for that bad Silent Hill 2 remake combat trailer, which can only be good for their relationship

Bloober Team's CEO Piotr Babieno was not a fan of the recent Silent Hill 2 remake trailer.

Bloober Team distances itself from the marketing of the game and states that the trailer does not reflect the spirit of the game. [ more ]

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Mario vs. Donkey Kong is fine, but Nintendo remade the wrong game

Nintendo is remaking old titles to pad out the Switch's release schedule.

Mario vs. Donkey Kong is a remake of a 2004 puzzle-platformer for Game Boy Advance. [ more ]

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Who's Who In Final Fantasy 7: Rebirth? Characters And Cast Breakdown

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, the sequel to the remake of Final Fantasy 7, is set to launch on PS5.

The voice cast from the original game has returned for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. [ more ]

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A Remake Is On The Way For This Game From 2021

Developer Grimorio of Games is announcing a remake of Sword of the Necromancer called Sword of the Necromancer: Resurrection.

The remake will have a larger dungeon than the original and will include new features such as improved combos and an AI companion system. [ more ]

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Final Fantasy 8's director shares what he would change in a remake as the game hits its 25th anniversary

The director of Final Fantasy 8 would make significant changes to the game's junction system if it were to be remade.

Remaking older Final Fantasy games, such as Final Fantasy 8, would require a massive investment of time and effort. [ more ]

Kotaku

Switch 2 Is Getting Persona And More Sega Games, Leaker Claims

Rumors suggest that the rumored Nintendo Switch 2 may have remakes of Persona and Persona 2 duology.

Sega and Atlus may reveal several of their games for the Switch successor at this year's Tokyo Game Show. [ more ]

GameSpot

Final Fantasy 8's Director Would Make One Big Change To The Game If It Ever Got Remade

The director of Final Fantasy 8, Yoshinori Kitase, suggested that if a remake of the game were to happen, he would rework the Junction system.

The Junction system in Final Fantasy 8 was considered difficult to understand and use by some players. [ more ]

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Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Concludes At The End Of The Original's Disc 1

The new Final Fantasy VII remake will cover the equivalent of the original game's first disc.

The remake will leave the last two discs' worth of story for the final game in the trilogy. [ more ]

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Web design

RIP To The Best Part Of Persona 3's UI

Reload is a remake of the 2006 original Persona 3 with graphical updates, new social link content, and quality-of-life improvements.

The original Persona 3 had a unique UI design that constantly reminded the player of the theme of death, while Reload removes this visual reference. [ more ]

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Until Dawn Remake Confirmed, Coming To PS5 And PC This Year

Sony is developing a remake of the horror game Until Dawn

The remake will be released on PS5 and PC this year [ more ]

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New Silent Hill 2 Gameplay Footage Premieres, And It's Very Scary

Silent Hill 2 remake was showcased during PlayStation's State of Play presentation.

The remake does not have a release date yet, but it will be available on PS5. [ more ]

Kotaku

Silent Hill 2 Remake's New Trailer Shows Off A Lot Of Combat

Silent Hill 2 remake trailer focuses on the game's third-person combat

Remake will feature an over-the-shoulder perspective and improved enemy AI [ more ]

Polygon

Silent Hill 2 remake still in the works, 'an ultimate challenge' for devs

Bloober Team and Konami unveiled more details about the upcoming Silent Hill 2 remake during Sony's State of Play event.

The game is currently in development with no release date announced yet. [ more ]

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SwitchArcade Round-Up: Reviews Featuring 'Another Code: Recollection', Plus the Latest Releases and Sales

The SwitchArcade Round-Up for January 29th, 2024 includes reviews of Nintendo's Another Code: Recollection and Idea Factory's Neptunia: Sisters VS Sisters.

The reviewer found Another Code: Recollection to be a gorgeous remake with improved production values and immersive settings. [ more ]

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A Deux Ex remake will be announced soon, says a 4Chan user

A Deus Ex remake is reportedly in development and will be announced in the next year and a half.

The original Deus Ex game is being remade using Unreal Engine 5, but Eidos Montreal is not developing it. [ more ]

GameSpot

Another Code Recollection Review - Full Of Mysteries

Recollection is a remake of the original Another Code game with updated visuals and puzzles.

The game features a sympathetic protagonist, Ashley, who is on a journey to uncover her own memories and solve supernatural mysteries. [ more ]

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'Super Mario RPG' updates a cult classic from the creators of 'Final Fantasy'

Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars has been remade and still feels fresh in 2023.

The game features Mario teaming up with unlikely allies to defeat the Smithy Gang.

The story is engaging and the turn-based combat holds up well. [ more ]

The Verge

Mario's big year continues with an excellent Super Mario RPG remake

Super Mario RPG is getting a remake on the Nintendo Switch, with updated visuals but few other changes.

The game was initially released in 1996 and was a unique collaboration between Nintendo and Square Enix.

Super Mario RPG is known for its charming turn-based RPG gameplay and beloved characters. [ more ]

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