The Biggest Gaming News For July 5, 2022
Don't worry, you haven't gone back in time. Today's roundup just has a more retro feel than usual as several games from the Xbox 360/PS3 generation are in the news today, including the report that Rockstar has reportedly shelved GTA 4 and Red Dead Redemption remasters.
Our other top stories included the announcement of a Lollipop Chainsaw remake and a Metal Gear: Rising Revenagance speedrunner's tale of trickery. You'll find more details on these stories, and some more modern titles, below.
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If you were hoping for a remaster of either Red Dead Redemption or GTA 4, you're probably in for a long wait. According to a new report, remasters of both titles were "on the table" at Rockstar before the poor reception of GTA: The Trilogy - Definitive Edition put the kibosh on the whole thing. Rockstar is now reportedly focused on GTA 6, although the developer may revisit the possibility of these remasters once GTA 6 has shipped. Can't wait to play Red Dead Redemption Remastered in 2042.
Lollipop Chainsaw isn't a title most people expected to get a remake, but Dragami Games CEO Yoshimi Yasuda is determined to introduce the 2012 cult classic to modern audiences. A remake is now confirmed to be in the works for a 2023 release and will be made by the development staff behind the original game. However, it could be a little different from what we remember as Yasuda has explained the game will feature a new soundtrack due to licensing issues and a "more realistic approach to graphics."
Russian speedrunner Mekarazium recently blew everyone away with his Metal Gear: Rising Revengeance world record as SGDQ last weekend, but unfortunately, they have since come clean and admitted
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