Are Remastered Re-Releases Getting Out of Hand?

gamrReview's Stephen C Barrett: "There is often a sense of gratification when a game that you loved gets released later in an even better form. Whether it be enhanced graphics or improved control mechanics, there is something to be said about one of your favorite titles taking advantage of more modern technology. However, there are two sides to this coin, with the other being that you’ve already played the game before and are expecting companies to provide new experiences today."

[jamsam360]

I still want a Xbox One version of Skyrim!

[Timesplitter14]

I think it's pointless to complain about it. Remastered releases will get out of hand when people won't buy them anymore, and when that happens, remastered releases will stop being made.

The problem will take care of itself once it becomes a problem

[bouzebbal]

nobody is threatened with a knife under the throat to buy remasters.
you don't wanna buy them get something else.
i'm more than looking forward to playing TLoU remaster, and so do all those who never owned PS3 before.

[ScottyHoss]

I agree, the writer acts like supply and demand doesn't exist.

[iiwii]

Agreed. And there are people like me who never got around to playing TLOU on the PS3, but now I may well purchase the PS4 version and give it a run through.

But yeah, when the market is not there, they will know and it will stop.

[DarthZoolu]

Yes they are.

[jholden3249]

Problem is, even when a large chunk of people stop buying them they'll probably still continue to be made, due to the relative low cost of porting. So they're still making a profit either way. Only now the other 90% of gamers have to give up a potential new release to accommodate that small segment of gamers who insist on replaying the same games every 12 months.

I'm all for re-releases when they're actually dated games that can be brought into the current age. But GTA5? TLoU? Tomb Raider? Come on. If you just played the game a year ago why would you wanna give up a new 8th gen release just to play 7th gen games with slightly better resolution a year later?

In generations past, we all waved goodbye to the great games of that generation, turned around and never looked back. Nowadays, nobody waves goodbye. Everybody starts herding recent releases like cattle> you, you and you, you're gonna be in a trilogy re-release. You and you, you're getting upres'd and released as an ultimate version. You and you, we're selling you as a 8th gen port.

[Azzanation]

However you don't understand, Remasters take away development time and money and are filling in spots that should be proper AAA titles. ND could be working on there next big game instead there making Uncharted 4 while wasting resources on TLOU Remastered.. same with 343 with Halo. That's the point. I would rather another game then games iv already played.

[Majin-vegeta]

Ewww that bug ridden POS game??No thanks

[3-4-5]

Remasters & Re-releases are ok, but it takes people to make those things happen.

Those people could otherwise be working on new games but are STILL working on the same game.

[N311V]

Possible but very few staff are needed during the first year or so of game development. That's partly why developers like DLC, keep those staff that aren't needed for the new game yet working. It's probably only those people that work on remastered editions so I don't agree that there's a delay on new games.

Also the profit margin is likely a lot higher on re-releases and the risk a lot lower which will give developers more monetary resources to put into new games.

Win win.

[BitbyDeath]

On the flip side they don't take long to make and can help devs get a better idea of the hardware works before moving onto a new game.

[Alex_Boro]

We dont need another $60 pc port for the xbox one

[MysticStrummer]

"I still want a Xbox One version of Skyrim!"

Not me, but a new Elder Scrolls game (not ESO)… that's another story.

OT - Remasters are released because people buy them. No one is forced to buy them. That is all.

[Jaqen_Hghar]

how about both? it'll take a small team some time to make a remaster but not a huge amount of time and it can be done by a third party (Sanzaru with Sly) and give that third party a chance to get their foot in the door (Sanzaru made a man's favorite Sly after the HD trilogy).

[MysticStrummer]

Fine by me. I just don't want the next installment to be delayed because of a remaster. I'd rather have another Elder Scrolls than another Fallout, but I know many people like Fallout so I'll allow it. ; )

[LamerTamer]

Not me either, I would want a PS4 version of Skyrim.

[DigitalHope]

Simply put, no.

There are more than a few remasters I would love to see and pay for. Dead Space series which Ive played and a Mass Effect series remaster which I have not played.

People are mostly upset about remasters because they feel it takes away from other game development which may or may not be true.

Either way your never forced to buy a game. Keep remastering classics I say.

[ginsunuva]

I want a remastered Shadow Fall. That game was a gem. Does anyone else remember back in the day?

[elhebbo16]

Why? just get the PC version, its more 'next-gen' then if they made next gen port. one word, mods.

[Jp3885]

So you want a version of skyrim that looks the same than the xbox 360 version and definitely worse than the pc version? There aren't many games that even run at 1080p if any on xbox one. It's not a HD remaster if there are no visual upgrades at all. Go buy a 150$ 750ti and slap it in your pc and try running skyrim and be amazed if u want an upgrade and to save money on your energy bill.

[wonderfulmonkeyman]

Why?
Just get it for PC.
It's what I did; no regrets.

[WPX]

Yeap and with the ENB mods, and Graphics Overhaul mods(and female armor mods too lol) the game can look better than anything out there right now.
And I still have a modest spec PC.
About those CTDs, well hmmm...

[assdan]

I don't get it. If you don't want it, don't buy it! TLOU remastered is simply a GOTY edition on a new console.

[iamnsuperman]

I think it is perfectly acceptable to re-release games that came out in 2013. We were at the end of a generation and so re-releasing them on the new generation systems makes perfect sense. It is also not a new occurrence.

I think it is too soon to start re-releasing 2012 or younger games (even as a collection). They need to be much older

[InTheLab]

I think of TLoU and Tomb Raider as enhanced ports kinda like GTA on PC.

Also don't have a problem with the Master Chief collections as cramming all of those games in one bundle is really cool although I see no point in adding Halo 4.

The real issue is why people care. No one is forcing you to buy them...

[ThatOneRiggaNob]

It's called the Master Chief Collection for a reason... Halo 4 was apart of his direct saga so why wouldn't they add it is the real question.

[Summons75]

It's Halo 1-4 because those are the stories of Master Chief. Halo 5 is clearly going to be a different main character who is searching for chief, hence why Arbiter (in the trailer) said "In order to find him you must know learn every detail"

[admiralvic]

"Also don't have a problem with the Master Chief collections as cramming all of those games in one bundle is really cool although I see no point in adding Halo 4. "

Are you really questioning why they're including more content for theoretically the same price? I mean, they could include Dead or Alive 4 HD simply because it has a spartan and wouldn't object if the game still cost $59.99.

[marlinfan10]

its too soon to re release games from 2012 but 2013 games are fair game? that makes sense. i don't have a problem with them re releasing some of the best games from last gen, but they need to leave it at that. if we start getting remakes of mediocre games just for the sake of remaking it i think thats when it'll be time to put a stop to them. HMCC and TLOU are a few of the biggest games from last gen (and some even from the gen before that) so i really don't see a problem with it.

@inthelab

why wouldnt they add halo 4?

[Kamikaze135]

I think things are fine as is. Clearly there are people out there who want to play their favorite games enhanced for modern consoles, or else there wouldn't be so many enhanced games coming out. Also, I'm sure studios don't just drop what they're doing to work on these enhanced versions...they most likely have small teams working on it. So as long as it doesn't delay their upcoming titles by too much, I don't see why people against it really care.

[truefan1]

I think announcing a remaster after 7 months after the original is a little much.

[Lawboy2]

I hate to say this but I agree....it only makes since because there are new systems out...but if it was still last generation they may rerelease but they would sell for cheaper and include all the DLC

[Eonjay]

The topic is somewhat factious because apparently there is a market for it. There is a market because there are people who haven't played it or appreciate it so much they would gladly get this upgraded version.

Its really quite simple: if it was out of hand people wouldn't buy it. There are already more PS4's out there than copies of TLOU.

[theDivision]

I disagree (in TLOU or any other exclusives case) There are lots of people who change sides at a new generation (such as myself) and didn't get to play critically acclaimed games of the last generation and would love to experience it now. I will be purchasing TLOU for the PS4 and get to enjoy it for the first time on the PS4 and it will for sure get plenty of play. I think it is a smart move in my opinion for exclusives, but for games like GTAV I agree it can be unnecessary.

[Skylar]

"I disagree in TLOU"
"GTAV I agree it can be unnecessary"

Damn sony fanboys. As if you didn't look bad enough on this site.

[beerzombie]

But people like me who did not buy gta5 because we bought the X-1. I thought they may upgrade it so I waited.

[theDivision]

@Skylar, did you even read my post? I have not played TLOU and have already logged tons of hours in GTAV so I won't be purchasing it for that simple and easy reason. I know that since my comment had more than 10 words it may be hard for you to read in all one sitting but please go ahead and try. I am fine with the Halo remake as well, I haven't played all of those so I'd be willing to get it for a reasonable price to play those. How does that make me a fanboy and not a reasonable consumer who wants to enjoy the critically acclaimed titles that were missed from previous generations.

@beerzombie,

Exactly, then that makes sense, I was simply saying I won't be picking it up because I did play the game.

[Skylar]

Lol I was just messing with you. I know what you meant.

[theDivision]

Oh, well in that case you got me haha. You can never really tell on this site.

[ziggurcat]

Of course you would think that because it's a sony exclusive. Did you think that tomb raider was a bit much? Of course you didn't.

There are people who either haven't played the game on PS3 because they were anticipating a PS4 release or there are people who just owned an X360 last generation who bought a PS4 this time around.

And really, we all know you haven't played the game, nor do you own a PS3 or PS4, so you really don't need to concern yourself with the length of time it's been between the two releases.

Edit: @lawboy: your comment history suggests that you, in fact, did not "hate to say it."

[MasterCornholio]

Tomb Raider 2 was such a good game. I'm so happy that they released it for the PS4 since I never played it on the PS3. Same goes for The Last of Us. I can't wait to play the definitive version of that game for the very first time.

[Lawboy2]

I actually did hate that they were re releasing tomb raider....also my comment history suggest no such thing....did u read the comments me Lukas had about the last of us.....he told me I should get it because I was going to hold off from getting it because there are so many games coming...I have it preordered right now actually.....

I said I hate to say this...because I know voicing ur opinion about anything negative that sony fans feel is a positive for ps4 will do nothing but start an argument ...so I try not to say anything unless it's positive and I try to stay away from conversations that are very opinionated

[RichardDawkins]

It's something the fans requested. And what about those people who switched from 360 to Ps4, or people who never got around to play TLOU on ps3? It's not like this is a terrible game... It was Game of the Year for 2013.

[skulz7]

Usually yes. But when that game is a masterpiece, it doesn't matter.

[reko]

i think trolling every article is a little too much.

[DeadlyOreo]

You can always count on truefan1 with his pathetic troll attempt. Don't fall for it guys, he has a fetish.

Can't wait for TLOU Remastered.

[RIP_Cell]

1 game for $50 is out of hand, at least give us a collection.

[ThatOneRiggaNob]

Tbh I think they should've went with a God of War or at least Uncharted collection but nope they decided to go with TLoU.

[hugogs]

Lots of people asked for TLOU,GTA V and some other games to be on new consoles/PC, I think thats why those games are being remasterd

[Machina]

Stuff like Ico & SotC Collection or the Halo 1 HD re-release is great because those games were released pre-HD, so remastering them in HD is great for fans.

The Last of Us and Tomb Raider on the other hand... simple cash grabs. Slight improvements in graphics and framerate that most people wouldn't notice unless they put the two versions side by side aren't enough.

But hey, if fans wanna buy them up, each to their own.

[deathtok]

Cash grabs? No.

Billing them as remastered is marketing. Lest we not forget in 1990 they would have been called ports... this is not a new trend.

[Subaruwrx]

30 fps to 60 fps is not a 'slight' improvement plus the Last Of Us Remastered includes all released DLC for $10.00 less than the original release price for the PS3 without the DLC. The phrase 'cash grab' implies that people are being ripped off. Please explain using logic how this is a rip off. Naughty Dog had to put a lot of work and money into remaking this game for the PS4 because porting a game from the PS3 which has a completely different architecture is not a simple process. Your comments are not well thought through.

[DigitalRaptor]

1080p and 60fps?

Double the original resolution and frame rate. 60fps alone changes the feel of the gameplay. 1080p resolution accounts for seeing more highly-detailed textures, improved draw distances, lighting and shadows, as a much sharper overall image. If you think those are "slight improvements" go ahead.

Includes all DLC. Includes the entire campaign + online multiplayer code re-purposed for PS4. "Cash grab" is not fair when this is a port that was "hell" to develop and they are still working hard to make sure it's polished and runs at 60fps: http://www.polygon.com/2014...

[Machina]

I stand corrected, you've made me see the light. I shalln't dare criticise remasterings like this as being simple ports with minor graphical improvements and overpriced post-release DLC thrown in as a sweetener ever again.

I can now quite easily imagine that those improvements you detailed will completely change the game and it will be well worth double dipping. I was ignorant to have thought otherwise and will pre-order a copy post-haste.

[AnotherGamersOpinion]

343 did it with 4 games, just sayin. tlou remastered hype is way out of control. its a simple port, designed to make money. cant blame sony to try and make money, but it isnt the crafting of the gods. its 60fps, 1080p for a ps3 game.

[LamerTamer]

They can only "grab" cash if you give it to them. Just because a remake is done doesn't mean anyone is forced to buy it. If you played it and don't think it is worth it, don't buy, then there is no cash grabbed. If one thinks that more res and smoother framerate is worth buying again then that is their choice too.

I guess every single Blu-Ray movie that was previously released on VHS tape is a cash grab too then. It is the same movie with only better resolution and sound.

[Mr_Danski]

Titles like TLOU are very understandable. With the game launching very near to the end of the PS3 cycle and being such a masterpiece, it was always going to see a re-release. And so it should. Every ps4 owner who hasn't played this game should pick it up.

[No_Limit]

I think collections like God of War and HALO is the way to do remastered games as it gives the sense of value to customers. I am getting TLOU in a few weeks on PS4 but I am only getting it because it is $40 at my local Best Buy. GTAV is another game I am looking into but I will only pay $40 for it as it is only been a year old and updated graphic games should be no more than $30-$40 because the money spent making them are peanuts compare to brand new games.

[MasterCornholio]

Well I'm buying it for 40 euros off amazon. People who pay more than that just want to.

[Artista]

Metroid: trilogy makes sense, Halo:MCC makes sense. Basically remastering a collection of old games makes sense.

Especially those that could benefit from better hardware.

The Last of Us did really well on PS3, over 6 million. It makes sense to bring one of their best titles over. How soon tho'? Maybe they should have thrown in the first 3 uncharted games with it, now that would be a collection.

Bottom line is, remasters are optional. You don't have to buy them again.

[HacSawJimThugin]

Remakes I would like to see.

Gears Collection
Viewtiful Joe Collection

[beerzombie]

Alan Wake too.

[Geekman]

Recent and coming remakes:

Windwaker HD

Tomb Raider Definitive Edition

The Last of Us Remastered

Grand Theft Auto V remastered

I might of missed some, but that's only like 4 remakes of VERY popular games.

NO.

[snookiegamer]

"Well Said"!

[ExposingLames]

its amazing what kind of garbage articles get approved on this site. Sometimes I think random accounts shouldn't be able to approve things. geez.

[PrinceOfAllSaiyans]

Lol at people trying to throw shade at TLOUR. I guess they just can't stand that it's one of if not THE greatest games of all time. Day 1 for me and a million others.

[beerzombie]

Not the even close, but have a cigar.

[HexxedAvenger]

When people stop buying, I'm sure theyll change their strategy. As of right now people are loving it, IMO.

[snookiegamer]

Articles like this, and others similar to it, are raising the question prematurely. Far as I'm aware, only a handful of titles have been announced for PS4/X1/Wii U respectively.

Why not revist the question when it does actually, 'get out of hand'? ...I would suggest the real question revolve around the value/pricing proposition.

[IIZANGETSUII]

Yes

[NotAfanBoyy]

10+ years old games for more than $5 - YES!

[JBSleek]

I think it's absurd that people actually pay again for games they have previous purchased. Absurd.

[snookiegamer]

I think it's absurd that people are actually concerned with what other people choose to spend 'their' money on. Absurd.

[JBSleek]

It's an opinion relax with the Strawman arguments.

[DeadlyOreo]

People do that with Call of Duty all the time.

[MRMagoo123]

I am definitely getting gta5 again on ps4 and I have it on the ps3 already, I bought it on PS3 twice actually because I traded it in after I beat it them bought it again when I felt like playing it again brand new.

[AnotherGamersOpinion]

people could have not had a ps3 and switched to ps4. or people could have just never bought the game. i think tlou hype is a little too much, but remastered games are still worth buying. halo mcc? worth it. Windwaker hd? (if you enjoyed it) it would be worth it. Graphics can get outdated, but a good game is forever.

[uth11]

Not at all, last time I looked remasters were less than 5% of all releases on the new gen consoles.

And there are many gamers who want to buy these.

[SpinalRemains138]

If they do well, we will see many more.

They're much cheaper to produce, and producers LOOOOOVE that.

Halo and TLoU are such giant hitters that it isn't much of a deal, but for every other game its a cash grab, period. Not many games at all warrant a reproduction.

[RosweeSon]

It's a pretty good game to be re releasing from what I've heard, never got round to playing it but I'll be buying this but there wasn't all this stink when the ps3/360 was just getting endless HD trilogy's and simple ports they weren't even spruced up half the time, this is a full Remaster/remake with all the DLC on the most powerful home console going, a console I bought on launch day, The Last of Us... Sold!! I'll even buy GTA5 even tho I played on ps3, that game was made for ps4 and it's share button gonna be a good chrimbo on ps4 ;)

[HeWhoWalks]

No, but complaining about them has BEEN out of hand!

[Relientk77]

Yes

[nevin1]

@thedivison
" disagree (in TLOU or any other exclusives case) There are lots of people who change sides at a new generation (such as myself) and didn't get to play critically acclaimed games of the last generation and would love to experience it now. I will be purchasing TLOU for the PS4 and get to enjoy it for the first time on the PS4 and it will for sure get plenty of play."

I think articles like this are referring to people who already played these games before. And lets face it, a lot of you people are double dipping. I think this shows just how lackluster the library is for PS4/Xone.

[MRMagoo123]

Or it shows some people liked the said games enough to purchase them again as remakes/remasters. I am going it with GT5 , I did it with diablo 3 as well , I have it on pc,ps3 and soon to be PS4. Its not because I have no games to play on my ps4 its because I like to play the games and I also like to play my ps4, so why not get them for that.

[KakashiHotake]

I understand a lot of people didn't get to play the Last Of U1s, but with all the time and resources I think Naughty Dog should have just made it a sequel. Granted I'm among the one's who never played it but still i'd rather them not made this at all and just amped up the development of Uncharted 4. The PS3 version was good enough and will also be available on PS Now. So to me this is a waste of time.

[Subaruwrx]

Nothing wrong with companies like ND, Sony or MS with the Halo collection trying to maximize products. You need to make money to make more games and AAA video games aren't cheap to produce. I imagine ND will make a tidy profit on the Last Of Us Remastered because there is obviously a demand for it. The profit they make will help them develop resources for future games and the experience and research it took to develop the game for the PS4 will help them to improve on future efforts.

[Outlaw1986]

Buying TLOU at the end of the month since I knew I was getting a ps4 so I skipped it last year. Good deal waiting because the cost is less and it comes with all the dlc! I also would buy an uncharted remastered trilogy if that ever comes out.

[DeadlyOreo]

I didn't think about that, an Uncharted Trilogy remaster before Uncharted 4 comes out makes perfect sense. I'd be all over that.

[Outlaw1986]

I'd like something similar to the Halo Master Chief collection with all the multiplayer maps mixed into one multiplayer. Also I think I only played uncharted 2 and golden abyss so it would be another day 1 for me! Can't wait for TLOU I wanted to buy that game so bad last gen. :)

[quenomamen]

All about the money kids !

[paddy95]

Mario 64 hd please!

[jay2]

Absolutely I'm not buying HD ports of HD games, I haven't bought any of them on PS4 and I'm renting TLOU.

[RosweeSon]

HD ports of high def games, thinks someone's missing the point. This is a remaster not just a port, the older games were hd remasters but weren't originally in HD just half of those games didn't deserve a re-release.

[ginsunuva]

I want a remastered Shadow Fall. That game was a gem; does anyone else remember back in the day?

[The_Truth_24_7]

No.
/debate

[KinjoTakemura]

Remasters as opposed to Assaassin's Creed #50?

A Remaster as opposed to Metal Gear Solid Ground Zeroes, a blatant cash grab?

It isn't Remasters that are holding back next generation games, it's people who keep buying CODs, Maddens, NBA2k what ever, and all the other games that keep getting remade year after year and offer absolutely nothing new in the way of gameplay. So the next time people want to whine about remasters, take a good hard look at BF Hardline, COD Advanced Warfare, Assassin's Creed Unity, Madden15, Fifa15, and the next NBA2k game and understand where developers are spending the bulk of their time and understand why there aren't very many new IP's being introduced.

[Aquariusgamer]

The answer to the headline is no. You can just ignore the re releases, and the people who never played the original releases now have a chance to do so.

Also, it's not like ND is releasing this game in lieu of a new game. UC4 is on the way.

[_LarZen_]

"Are Remastered Re-Releases Getting Out of Hand?"

Move the fuck along. Nothing to read here.

[Subaruwrx]

The phrase 'cash grab' implies rip off. For those of you claiming it's a cash grab, please explain how releasing a game like the Last Of Us with higher resolution, double the frame rate and with all the released DLC for $10.00 less than the original PS3 release without the DLC is a rip off.

[DevilishSix]

I don't get how its out of hand? Only one has been released so far on PS4 and X1 and thats Tomb Raider. Then there are three up coming with TLOU, Metro Redux, and MAsterchief collection. I don't consider GTA 5 a remaster as it came out a month before the new consoles so its really just a delayed PS4,X1, and PC platform release. Besides, it's not like the market is flooded with remasters on new consoles. I think people are making a big deal out of nothing, if you don't want them then don't get them. Remasters are good for either fans want an updated version of a favorite game or for someone who hasn't played it, it's not like its hurting anyone and if anything it gets developers some extra cash to stay in business making your favorite games.

[hiawa23]

To say things are getting out of hand is going overboard. We haven't even seen that many remasters at all. I see nothing wrong with them as they take nothing away from other games.

[Solid_Penguin-64]

They will only get out of hand when annual series such as COD and AC start getting remasters lol

[Jaqen_Hghar]

Twilight Princess comes to mind for gens past lol and that wasn't even a real graphical leap it just added annoying motion controls

[jmoose190]

Is it even a question that they're getting out of hand?

[hkgamer]

not really. and its not remastered a re-release. its a remastered version. they havent released a remastered version of gta or tlou yet.

anyways, its not getting ridiculous. there is a market for it and it does not cater for everyone. just ignore it if you dont like it.

do i complain that there is a new phone every year, or if there is a redesigned console every 3 or so years? no. its not something i am interested. i mean george lucas remastered the original star wars movies a bunch of times. do i care? or should i care?

[Yahdaree]

This is dumb, if people aren't interested in remakes they won't buy them.

[Gamer666]

As long as people buy re-masters, publishers will re-master them.

Re-masters are the ultimate version of milking.

Especially, when games being re-mastered are less than 5 years old.

Re-mastering old games makes sense. People get to play the games that started the IP with updated graphics which introduce a new generation of gamers to the history of the IP and provides gamers who completed the original games with a walk down nostalgia lane.

Re-mastering newer games is simply an exercise in re-buying the same game at a slightly better quality... aka Tomb Raider, Last of Us, and Halo 4.

[hotbeef]

Articles complaining about remastered re-released are getting out of hand. If you don't want it, don't buy it

[PersonMan]

The way I look at it is this...

The developers want to show their game the way they actually wanted to, but were forced to make compromises because of the weak hardware they were on. While they did an excellent job with what they had, they wanted a chance for people to experience the game even better than they've ever experienced it before.

So they update the game with high res textures, higher frame rate and and better shaders, why wouldn't they want the world to see how much better the game could've been on these more powerful systems?

Plus, nobody is forcing you to re-buy this game if you already have it. Did you like it enough to get an enhanced version of it, or are you fine with just playing it on last-gen systems? That's the question you have to ask yourself.

I know I re-bought a lot of my favorite movies on Blu-ray because they look better and sound better than DVD. I only bought my favorites though... like movies that would be worth the re-buy to see it in high definition. The difference is big enough that I don't mind.

[EvilWay]

Remasters are not bad, when done right. When cases like Tomb Raider, Last of Us, and Metro Redux it is unnecessary and truly ridiculous. A remaster is okay for a game that is atleast 5 years old (in my mind atleast) not a game that released 1-2 years ago. It is a pure money grab and I wish people wouldn't buy them. I will buy the ones that I might have missed but buying a game two times, and thinking you are getting a different experience because it is "next gen" is just stupid

[A LIVING LEGEND]

A necessary evil in a sense,I hardly support them,if ever,but the demand is apparently there....so voila'.
I think the idea sells itself,'remastered' woa!!.

[BobBelcher]

When a console is new- there aren't ever enough games out for it. It takes developers 2+ years to make games from scratch. Re-mastered games take less than that and they assure entertainment while we're waiting on new games. This should be the set standard every time we get a new generation of consoles.

[LamerTamer]

I guess then no one wants/buys movies re-mastered on Blu-ray that they had on VHS tape by that logic. After all it is the same movie with the same story and always ends the same but is just higher resolution. I don't see why all of the moaning, if you don't like it don't buy it.

[HumanatPlay]

Im sorry I just love how all these articles keep making use of The Last of Us images to lure people to their site. I think this game isn't a case of the double dip, its worthy of a remaster, Tomb Raider was not.

[francisjairam16]

At least GTA 5 is finally coming to PC and yet people complain about it when they wanted so badly. SMFH....

[FRAKISTAN]

Please I want ME trilogy with ALL DLC on PS4 in 1080P/60fps

[MilkMan]

I have a simple rule. If its been released between 2008 and 2014 it already in HD. MOVE ON.
Come see me when PS5 and Xbox (whatever) is out.
UNLESS what you are talking about is a complete overhaul.
and I know publishers/dev simply don't do these very often.

Take Mass Effect for example I read somewhere that EA and Bioware where "thinking" of overhauling the entire ME series from soup to nuts. Parts 1, 2 and 3 with the new Frostbyte engine and giving the entire game the newer game mechanics. Why do you ask?
To make the entire series relevant and timeless to the current gen system and keep the saga alive in players minds.

This to me is an investment in time, resources and screams to me quality and care. I would gladly drop $100 for this purchase. It guarantees a series I love stays relevant in the current gen and beautifully to look at and great companion piece to the new sagas to come.

NOW THAT IS A PRECEDENT I CAN GET BEHIND.

Not games that are barely a year old talking about HD remakes. We all know they where already in HD and had to be downgraded to appease the older tech of last gen. Now you want to charge full price for something resting in your servers.

Come on man, be real!

Do real work, out in real effort. Update your classics. As I described above and watch the money flow. I'm not a COD player, but just imagine what COD players all agree is arguably the best of the lot with modern trappings. Better graphics, better speed, better engine. A game that when released was the best it could be with the technology at hand.

That is worth your money. Now you get to play the same game, but better, AND it can sit right there next to the current gen games as well. Indistinguishable from the modern stuff.

[saber00005]

Can't use this game as an example, since this was released how long ago on PS3? It needs to be moved over. It's an amazing game.