Video game remakes have become more and more common, with things like Metroid Prime Remastered, Dead Space 2023, and The Last of Us Part 1. So I just have one question. What’s the point?
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Interview with Bluepoint about how they created the Demon’s Souls remake
Obedkov, Evgeny. “Bluepoint Games on creating Demon’s Souls remake and making it more realistic and approachable.” Game World Observer. Jul 13, 2021. https://gameworldobserver.com/2021/07/13/bluepoint-games-on-creating-demons-souls-remake-and-making-it-more-realistic-and-approachable
Interview with Last Of Us Part 1 co-director about remaking a game
Carpenter, Nicole. “The Last of Us Part 1 considered every detail — it’s not just ‘beauty for the sake of it,’ say co-directors.” Polygon. Aug 31, 2022. https://www.polygon.com/23331186/last-of-us-part-1-remake-naughty-dog-interview-accessibility
Disco Elysium: Game Boy Edition
Colin. “Disco Elysium: Game Boy Edition” Itchio. Accessed Mar 1, 2023. https://csbrannan.itch.io/disco-elysium-game-boy-edition
Bloodborne PSX (now renamed “Nightmare Kart” due to a copyright claim from Sony)
LWMedia. “Nightmare Kart” Steam. Jun 5, 2024. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2930160/Nightmare_Kart/
