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Assassin's Creed, Star Fox, Resident Evil: Why are there so many video game remakes?

CBC News

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July 9, 2026

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Highly polished remakes of classic games have been some of the surest bets for developers in recent years. But it's sparked debate about why gaming is mining its ever-growing past as much as, or even more than, charting new digital paths.

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IGN

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· Jul 8, 2026

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Review

A remake that brings one of the best games in the series up to today’s standards.

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jun 25, 2026

‘Jackass: Best and Last’ Review: Johnny Knoxville and Gang Reunite for One Final (Fingers Crossed) High-Risk Hurrah

New, insanely dangerous stunts, as well as past highlights, are featured in this allegedly ultimate film of the longstanding franchise.

Gamesradar

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· Jun 25, 2026

Forget about Ezio, it's the original Assassin's Creed that needs a remake the most

Forget about Ezio, it's the original Assassin's Creed that needs a remake the most

Kotaku

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· Jul 8, 2026

Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced: The Kotaku Review

Ubisoft’s remake is a very good game and a sad reminder of the state of industry

Metro

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· Jul 10, 2026

Best new mobile games on iOS and Android – July 2026 round-up

If you’re looking for new games to play on your smartphone then July has an intriguing crop of detective games, auto battlers, and an accomplished Advance Wars clone.

ComicBook.com

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· Jul 1, 2026

New Fighting Game Character Announcements Are Exactly Why I Love The Genre So Much

Courtesy of Arc System Works When it comes to Fighting Games, new character reveals and gameplay updates are incredibly exciting, whether it’s for a title that is about to launch or one that has an established community. In my long history playing the genre, I’ve seen series revived and new games thrive through various announcements that expand what players thought []

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Related coverage for "Assassin's Creed, Star Fox, Resident Evil: Why are there so many video game remakes?": IGN — Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced Review. The Hollywood Reporter — ‘Jackass: Best and Last’ Review: Johnny Knoxville and Gang Reunite for One Final (Fingers Crossed) High-Risk Hurrah. Gamesradar — Forget about Ezio, it's the original Assassin's Creed that needs a remake the most . Kotaku — Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced: The Kotaku Review. Metro — Best new mobile games on iOS and Android – July 2026 round-up. ComicBook.com — New Fighting Game Character Announcements Are Exactly Why I Love The Genre So Much