Re:Direct | Re: The TRUE "value" of remakes, reboots, & remasters @WatchReDirect | Uploaded August 2024 | Updated October 2024, 7 hours ago.
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2024 has been a BIG year for remakes, remasters, ports, reboots, reimaginings - YOU NAME IT of old and relatively new games alike. The internet has been having a very normal one about it & tbh I don’t disagree… not COMPLETELY at least. It’s been hard to put a finger on why so I did some research on the history of the practice, interviewed WayForward for a developer/publisher perspective, & talked with Kevin Kenson to figure it out.
The stupid reason the internet hates The Last of Us Part 2: collider.com/last-of-us-2-controversy-explained
A much better reason to hate TLOU2: the-not-so-hidden-israeli-politics-of-the-last-of-us-part-ii
Check out WayForward!: wayforward.com
What is Source Code?: youtu.be/QFKkOYeB-VY
Kevin’s Channels
youtube.com/@KevinKenson
youtube.com/@NextSideQuest
Kevin Kenson on DTY: youtu.be/5tyDdDih2Ew
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
2:28 - A brief history of remakes & remasters in gaming
5:41 - My early opinions on why remakes & remasters kinda suck
6:36 - Why WayForward loves working on remakes & remasters
10:13 - Working with companies like Nintendo, Disney & Capcom changes things...
13:02 - How WayForward changed my mind... sort of....
20:28 - Why does Kevin Kenson care so much about remakes & remasters?
24:31 - Do remakes & remasters help game developers make new games?
28:38 - How some remakes & remasters have shaped the future
29:46 - The WORST remakes & remasters that HURT the future
35:23 - Remakes & remasters aren't ALWAYS for Gamers™️
36:42 - Remakes that changed EVERYTHING
39:36 - Remakes with optional change
40:51 - Remakes that preserve AND EVOLVE their franchises
41:34 - What do new releases DO for fans?
If you’ve into ling video essays 👀
youtu.be/Fl--ESlt2bA
youtu.be/_CxIUP-3A4k
#redirect #nintendo #remakes #wayforward #kevinkenson #nintendo #capcom #mario #thelastofus
Support Re:Direct through our Memberships &/or Merch! ➡️ shop.watchredirect.com
2024 has been a BIG year for remakes, remasters, ports, reboots, reimaginings - YOU NAME IT of old and relatively new games alike. The internet has been having a very normal one about it & tbh I don’t disagree… not COMPLETELY at least. It’s been hard to put a finger on why so I did some research on the history of the practice, interviewed WayForward for a developer/publisher perspective, & talked with Kevin Kenson to figure it out.
The stupid reason the internet hates The Last of Us Part 2: collider.com/last-of-us-2-controversy-explained
A much better reason to hate TLOU2: the-not-so-hidden-israeli-politics-of-the-last-of-us-part-ii
Check out WayForward!: wayforward.com
What is Source Code?: youtu.be/QFKkOYeB-VY
Kevin’s Channels
youtube.com/@KevinKenson
youtube.com/@NextSideQuest
Kevin Kenson on DTY: youtu.be/5tyDdDih2Ew
Like the video? Subscribe! 📮 youtube.com/watchredirect/?sub_confirmation=1
Follow AJ on Twitter! ➡️ twitter.com/amcraejr
Follow Re:Direct on Twitter! ➡️ twitter.com/watchredirect
Join our Discord server! ➡️ discord.gg/invite/2TqtuRU
Watch on Twitch! ➡️ twitch.tv/watchredirect
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
2:28 - A brief history of remakes & remasters in gaming
5:41 - My early opinions on why remakes & remasters kinda suck
6:36 - Why WayForward loves working on remakes & remasters
10:13 - Working with companies like Nintendo, Disney & Capcom changes things...
13:02 - How WayForward changed my mind... sort of....
20:28 - Why does Kevin Kenson care so much about remakes & remasters?
24:31 - Do remakes & remasters help game developers make new games?
28:38 - How some remakes & remasters have shaped the future
29:46 - The WORST remakes & remasters that HURT the future
35:23 - Remakes & remasters aren't ALWAYS for Gamers™️
36:42 - Remakes that changed EVERYTHING
39:36 - Remakes with optional change
40:51 - Remakes that preserve AND EVOLVE their franchises
41:34 - What do new releases DO for fans?
If you’ve into ling video essays 👀
youtu.be/Fl--ESlt2bA
youtu.be/_CxIUP-3A4k
#redirect #nintendo #remakes #wayforward #kevinkenson #nintendo #capcom #mario #thelastofus
