The Real Reason Devs Keep Remaking Games
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Why are game studios producing so many remakes and remasters nowadays instead of releasing more new games? In short- remakes and remasters are (usually) genuinely popular with the many gamers, meaning that they sell well, making them attractive for developers. The real reasons are a bit deeper than that though, so this video looks at the reasons why gamers buy remakes, who remakes appeal to, and the downsides of there being so many remakes nowadays. Contents: 00:00 Intro 00:47 Remakes vs Remasters 01:18 Advantages for Devs 03:40 Why players buy remakes 05:37 Creative Stagnation 09:00 Future of remakes Sources: Spend on remakes and remasters: https://www.ampereanalysis.com/insight/gamers-spend-twice-as-much-on-remakes-as-remasters List of naughty dog games: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Naughty_Dog_video_games Interest in remakes: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/90-of-gamers-have-played-a-remake-or-remaster-finds-new-report Oblivion Sales Article: https://www.ign.com/articles
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