Tomas Franzese

The Rise And Fall Of Phil Spencer's Xbox

Hey everyone, welcome back to my Remastered newsletter! This week, I reflect on Phil Spencer’s Xbox tenure in the wake of his resignation. In honor of Pokémon Day tomorrow, I’m also going to share some kind words about my favorite game in that franchise! If you like what

Even Spiritual Successors Can Change Drastically During Development

Battle Vision Network, spiritual successor to Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes, has drastically changed since its reveal.

What Does "Retro" Mean in 2026?

While the term retro game is thrown around a lot, it's surprisingly hard to define.