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Why Are Current-Gen Developers Obsessed With the Past?

GeekParty writes: "I recently wrote a good-natured ribbing article about the announcement that Sleeping Dogs was coming to the Xbox One and Ps4. In it, I pointed out the staggering number of titles that have made the leap from last-gen to current. Add to the mix rumors Max Payne 3 is getting a facelift, and it seems this sudden craze has no end in sight."

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Neonridr4298d ago

because it's easier for a developer to enhance what has already been created, rather than them having to come up with new ideas. While certain games are worthy of facelifts, games that have released in the past year should not really be a focus.

Sleeping Dogs does not need to be remade, and I would argue that Max Payne 3 doesn't either.

nX4298d ago

Also it's a good way to get accustomed to the new hardware and give it worthwhile releases. I'm not mad at remasters where it makes sense.

Neonridr4298d ago

definitely where it makes sense. Wind Waker on the Wii U was a remaster of a 10 year old game, hence I was ok with it.

I can even make the stretch for the Last of Us, only because it was a critically acclaimed game, and a lot of PS4 users are new to Sony (myself included). So I was grateful getting to play this game for the first time on the PS4. But I do question some of the other plans for remasters..

nX4298d ago

In my opinion there are quite a few where it made sense or where there was enough value:
- Last Of Us
- Metro Redux
- MGS HD Collection
- Kingdom Hearts 1.5 & 2.5
- Ico & Shadow Of The Collosus
- God Of War Collection
- GTA 5

But there are also some where I think it's either unneccesary or a cash-grab:
- Sleeping Dogs
- Tomb Raider:DE
- Dead Nation PS4

It depends on the game and on the timeframe, I don't think we'll see many remasters in 2015 and beyond.

Baka-akaB4298d ago

Well Dead Nation was at least free on PS+

Army_of_Darkness4298d ago

After playing the definitive version of tomb raider and the last of us, it appears like as if the ps4 versions were the versions that the developer's envisioned but last gen consoles held that back a little.

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Agent20094298d ago

Did you know it took one year for Naughty Dog to make The Last of Us Remastered? One year, that could have been spent on making new games instead.

Gohadouken4298d ago (Edited 4298d ago )

i very much doubt that . It's obvious by the amount of differences (some but not earth shattering) between the two versions , that this was done with a small team and pool of ressources . It's ressources that would just sit around in between stuff , waiting for a next big project that wouldnt come any sooner

Seems more like the only thing you'd get instead with that kind of ressource , would be some small indie stuff (at best) , rather than a new big ip .

It's precisely why those "cheap" remaster are made . Hell half cases involve ports specialists on the cheap for those same reasons

Ghost_Nappa4298d ago

Do you realize it was just a small team that ported TLOU to ps4, and not the whole studio?

ATi_Elite4298d ago

Easy Money!!

remake or remaster an old game is EASY MONEY!

Gamers called out Devs/pubs about sequels in the teens so this is there response.

HD remake/Remaster.

hollabox4298d ago

I'm guessing next gen hardware allowed the developers to make the game they truly wanted to make. Game designers and texture artist probably hated the memory limitation of the last two generation of consoles.

bahabeast4298d ago

if its a good game that i liked or maybe didnt get to try i will buy it. everyone likes smoother and prettier games.

uth114298d ago

It takes years to develop new AAA for these systems. They are in development, but if they can get out a current-gen version of a previous-gen title to help fill the gap, why not do it?

Robearboy4298d ago

John Connor from T2 couldn't have said it better - Easy money

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA22d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY22d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay22d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos22d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7222d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY22d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator22d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum22d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z22d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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Naughty Dog Was Reportedly Divided On Joel's Controversial Fate During Development Of TLOU Part 2

Naughty Dog was reportedly divided on the controversial fate of Joel in The Last of Us Part 2 during the game's development.

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SimpleDad23d ago

NO, that can't be... No! I can't... Really?/s

Cacabunga23d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot22d ago

Funny considering Bruce left half way through development and now we get told there was an internal conflict with the story direction.

Makes you think…

HectixRose23d ago

I think it was good decision, if he was still alive, he would have been a mascot just like Kratos, drake and many others. These old dudes gotta die for new characters to take center stage with their own storyline. They keep dragging the emotional baggage into many sequels and eventually the story just turns into absolute shit show.

JEECE23d ago

It was ironic because people complained heavily about the story in the Uncharted games not having sufficient stakes because all the key characters always survived, despite the dangerous situations they were always in. Then ND killed a character in a more serious series and everyone lost their minds. Just shows that people don't always really want the thing they say they want.

CantThinkOfAUsername22d ago

I thought the more common complaint about Uncharted franchise was how the main cast are the good guys acting so nonchalantly while killing hundreds in cold blood (aka the dissonance between gameplay and story cutscenes). They just did it again in Part II.

Soy23d ago

Didn't have to kill him. Just have them part ways or Joel can "retire," whatever.

DarXyde23d ago

I don't think he would necessarily need to become a mascot (and besides, technically, I'd say Ellie is... So regardless, someone was going to be).

From a narrative perspective, I do think it has a similar effect to Ricky dying in Boyz N Da Hood: very likeable character, and you're really motivated to see the get back—in this case, it's more intense because it's an interactive experience. Most people hated Abby, but I get what they were after with portraying the cycle of violence and revenge—unfortunately, the game appears to want to take the side of the bad people.

But I will say that if Joel survived, it does become harder to tell an interesting story. What COULD have happened is an exploration into the rift between Joel and Ellie after the trolley dilemma events of the first game. It could have been interesting to see Abby out for revenge at the same time Ellie hated Joel.

Ashunderfire8622d ago

Sorry just had to say this lol! RICKYYYY!

Man Cuba Gooding Jr was miscast in that movie, but that part was cringey it was sad and funny at the same time man.

Ashunderfire8622d ago (Edited 22d ago )

I understand but the way they went about killing Joel, was poorly executed. Even the show of the Last of Us games tried to improved it, but it was just as bad. Well at least Joel got to know the reason why he had to die, before the death happened in the show. That part gave us the full context, but the game just let it happen with no pay off.

Joel death should have been a midway thing through the story, so we at least get to play him a little more with Ellie. Abby didn’t need to be this Hulk looking woman, but more like the show Abby which is a beater idea in my opinion.

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InUrFoxHole23d ago

The only ND game that was so disappointing to me I couldn't finish it.

pwnmaster300023d ago

Honestly as much as I loved the game, they could have just not killed him off.
I get it creator vision and all but killing a character that made you millions is just wrong imo. At least have him go down fighting.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot23d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle23d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7723d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments