GHG talks remakes, remasters, and Final Fantasy VII

"So our call to action then for this episode is to Google 'assless chaps.' Or use your search engine of choice!" - Jordan

Jordan, Sam, Maggie, and Alex P talk about remakes, remasters, reimaginings? Reboots? Given the imminent release of Final Fantasy VII Remake, we ask: what’s the difference between a remake and remaster anyway? What should modernised versions bring forward from the past and what should they leave behind? Why is 2018’s Shadow of the Colossus the best, and 2017’s Metroid: Samus Returns the worst?

This episode contains spoilers for Modern Warfare, Final Fantasy VII, and Samus Returns.

Links:

https://sea.ign.com/switch/157561/news/activision-planning-to-release-several-remasters-in-2020

https://www.gameindustry.com/podcasts/argue-the-toss/the-history-of-game-remakes-and-remasters/

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/key-difference-between-video-game-film-remakes-1267380

https://www.bluepointgames.com/

https://youtu.be/tnNJo_-v1EU

https://twitter.com/GHGshow/status/1231201978912509953

https://venturebeat.com/2019/05/13/oddworld-soulstorm-first-look-an-ambitious-retelling-of-a-classic-anti-consumerism-fable/

https://www.vg247.com/2018/12/13/shadow-colossus-great-reminder-modern-open-world-games-suck/

This week’s snack was: tiffin! Make your own: crush biscuits, combine them with melted butter and golden syrup, add dried fruit and/or nuts, press the mix into a baking tray and chill, then add melted chocolate on top and chill again.

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