Speculation about a long-desired Rockstar remaster or remake is rampant due to some dependable evidence,Mortal Kombat 1adds a high-profile name to the upcoming fighting game, andThe Lord of the Rings: Gollum’s Daedalic has since closed shop as a developer. Today, Game Rant’s weekly recap takes a look at some of the most notable headlines from the past week.
A fan-favoriteAssassin’s Creedgame is receiving its own remake treatment, James Gunn’s DCU has found its Superman, and the FTC v. Microsoft case has been remarkably enlightening for different parts of the industry. All that and more in this week’s roundup ofgames industry news.
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A new Korean rating for Rockstar’s seminal Western suggests thataRed Dead Redemptionremaster or remakecould potentially be in the works. Based on prior Rockstar ongoings withGrand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - Definitive Edition, this theory wouldn’t be far-fetched.
DMC, Killer Instinct Composer Announces Work on Mortal Kombat 1
Mortal Kombat 1already has phenomenal visuals to boast, but one feature that’s been arguably backburned in the franchise lately will see a massive overhaul as well.Composer Casey Edwards revealed he’s contributed music toMortal Kombat 1, giving the upcoming fighting game installment a huge leg-up from an artist behind the seminalDevil May Cry 5soundtrack.
Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag Remake in Early Development
It has been revealed thatanAssassin’s Creed 4: Black Flagremake is reportedly in development, meaning that the franchise could be leaning again on one of its most immersive and memorable titles. Moreover, there are apparently a stunning 11Assassin’s Creedgames in development.
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum Developer Shutting Down
Internal game development at Daedalic is shutting downin a shift to publishing exclusively. Likewise, development for its nextLord of the Ringsgame has been shelved.
Mortal Kombat 1 Details Revealed via Character Bios
More news aboutMortal Kombat 1is sure to trickle in on a gradual basis until its launch in September, and in the meantime, fans can check out somecharacter bios for fighters inMortal Kombat 1to learn how the reborn universe has altered their iconic backstories.
Features
The FTC v. Microsoft trial case has been interesting to follow during the former’s attempt to block Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard acquisition, with a lot of new information exposed throughout.
Movies & TV
After being a rumored frontrunner since casting was alleged to begin, David Corenswet is now officially the DCU’s Superman. Corenswet certainly looks the part, but fans might be otherwise unfamiliar with his acting ability and show familiarize themselves with his work before watching him don the cape.
Guides
Cellars certainly aren’t the biggest source of incredible loot or narrative endeavors inDiablo 4—especially in the endgame, where Nightmare Dungeons, the Helltide, and Grim Favors may be taking up a lot more of players' attention—but they can still house some interesting and niche content that should not be missed out on in whichever regions players are traveling through.
Game Rant Exclusives
Many games are sorely lacking as much inclusivity and representation as they could have. In an interview with Game Rant,Apex Legendsnarrative lead Ashley Reed discusses what makes it an affirming battle royale game.
