Theropods Honors The Legacy Of Adventure Games Without Muttering A Single Word

Lost Token explains how it created one of the best point-and-click adventure games in years.

Agent 64 Is GoldenEye For The Modern Eye

Agent 64: Spies Never Die developer Replicant D6 reveals how their great GoldenEye 007 spiritual successor came to be.

Beast Of Reincarnation Reveals More About Game Freak Than Pokémon

Like other Gear Project games, Beast of Reincarnation shows what the Pokémon developers at Game Freak are truly passionate about.

EverQuest Legends Is More Than A Novelty Throwback

Executive Producer David Youssefi breaks down how EverQuest Legends is more than a throwback to the MMO's launch days.

Alien's Rich Gaming History Can Fill An Entire Book

I spoke to Mike Diver about writing Aliens: The Video Games, a book about the history of games connected to that iconic horror film franchise.

After The Xbox Layoffs, This Documentary Is Required Viewing

Double Fine’s PsychOdyssey is worth watching more than ever in the wake of Xbox's recent layoffs and studio sell-offs.

PlayStation Is Killing Physical Games, Not Us

PlayStation might argue that consumers don't want physical games, but it's truly the one to blame.

The Wolf Among Us And Godzilla Are Both Getting The Remasters They Deserve

I played The Wolf Among Us Remastered and Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered at Summer Game Fest this year.

Turok and Stuntman Are Coming Back Different Than Before

I played both Turok: Origins and Stuntman: Hollywood at Summer Game Fest to better understand how Saber Interactive brings back retro franchises.

Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis Makes A Classic Game More Cinematic

My Summer Game Fest demo of Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis swapped natural-feeling gameplay moments for cinematic ones.

This Retro Franchise's Return Was My Favorite Game Of Summer Game Fest Play Days

I played Onimusha: Way of the Sword at Summer Game Fest Play Days 2026 and absolutely loved it!

This Game Will Make You Nostalgic For An RPG That Doesn't Exist

To capture the right feelings in The Remake of the End of the Greatest RPG, Lucas Immanuel played the endings of several classic retro RPGs

Somehow, Bubsy Returned

Bubsy 4D is by far the best Bubsy game ever, but that wasn't a high bar to clear

Updating Retro Games Without Their Source Code Is As Difficult As You Think

An interview with the developers of Krush Kill ‘N Destroy Xtreme and Krush Kill ‘N Destroy 2: Krossfire's 2026 update.

15 Years Later, Rage Remains id Software's Most Fascinating Game

Welcome back to Remastered. This week, I wrote a retrospective on Rage, which is perhaps the weirdest game released by id Software in its post-Wolfenstein 3D era. If you enjoy this newsletter, consider subscribing for free or supporting me on Ko-fi! id Software's Flawed Foray Into

This Organization Is Archiving Retro Handhelds And Mobile Games When No One Else Will

Professors from Northeastern University and the University of Michigan built an archive about the history of handheld and mobile gaming.

Is Pragmata Really An Old-School Game, Or Do We Just Miss Originality?

Many say Pragmata feels like it was ripped right out of the PS3 and Xbox 360 console generation

From Mega Man To Pragmata, Capcom Has Defined The Video Game Industry

I'm back from vacation, so Remastered is back too! My cruise got redirected from Bermuda to Canada at the last minute, but it was still very refreshing. I am happy to get Remastered back on its weekly cadence, though. This week, I'm using the launch of

The Worst Game Of 2026 Is A Retro Revival

Do not play Legacy of Kain: Ascendance

Reviewing The Three Fortnite Games Epic Doesn't Want You To Play Anymore

Welcome back to Remastered! This week, I’m writing about some games available within Fortnite that are soon going to be gone forever. Additionally, I share a lot of thoughts on what I’ve been playing over the last week, which includes a preview build of the upcoming retro-inspired

Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War Recognizes The Impact Of Video Game Militainment

Welcome back to Remastered! This week, I'm writing about a brand new Starship Troopers video game that's one of my favorites of the year so far. Enjoy, subscribe for free if you haven't already, and consider supporting me on Ko-fi if you like

Highguard Isn't The First Live Service Failure, But It's One Of The Most Worrying

Hey everyone, welcome back to Remastered. This week, I'm discussing the history of failed live service games in the wake of Highguard's closure. If you like what you read, consider subscribing for free! Why Do Live Service Games Fail? Highguard is no more. As of today,

Scott Pilgrim EX Is Less Streets Of Rage, More River City Ransom

Welcome back to Remastered, my weekly newsletter on the ever-evolving nature of retro gaming. This week, I have a review of Scott Pilgrim EX for you all! If you enjoy what you read, consider subscribing for free or supporting me on Ko-fi. Scott Pilgrim EX Isn't

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