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AppWizard

December 15, 2025

Super Mario Bros. Remastered Got Cool Minecraft & Sonic Packs

In July 2025, Super Mario Bros. Remastered was launched for PC as a fan-driven remake of the NES classic, featuring enhanced physics, audio, and graphics. The remastered version includes The Lost Levels, Super Mario Bros. Special, and a revamped All Night Nippon: Super Mario Bros. A Minecraft Pack was released, transforming the game's aesthetics into a Minecraft-inspired experience, while another resource pack echoes the graphics of New Super Mario Bros. for the Nintendo Wii. A mod also allows players to experience the game in a style reminiscent of Super Mario Land, and an 8-bit Sonic pack replaces Mario sprites with Sonic's, maintaining the original level designs and music. Super Mario Bros. Remastered is available for download, along with the New Super Mario Bros. Wii and Sonic packs.

AppWizard

December 2, 2025

1997 PC Game ‘Blood’ Has Been Remastered By Nightdive Studios, And It Hits Xbox This Week

Nightdive Studios will release Blood: Refreshed Supply on December 4th, 2025, exclusively for Xbox. This remastered edition features 42 levels with a Lovecraftian atmosphere, following an undead gunslinger on a quest for vengeance. The game includes various weapons and enhancements such as rebuilt source code, new playable cut-content levels, remastered cutscenes, improved enemy behavior, bug fixes, high-resolution support, customizable controls, and multiplayer options. The projected price is around £20, and it will be available for download on the Xbox Store.

AppWizard

October 8, 2025

The original System Shock 2 is being removed from sale on Steam later this week

The original 1999 edition of System Shock 2 will be removed from Steam on October 10, 2025. Existing owners will retain access, but new players will not be able to purchase it as a standalone product. The original version is priced at approximately £7/€10 and often discounted during sales, while the remastered edition is priced at about £24/€29. The remaster has received positive reviews, including an 85% rating from PC Gamer. The original version remains available on GOG, currently on sale, and is part of the GOG Preservation Program.

AppWizard

October 4, 2025

With Red Dead Redemption 2 at its lowest price ever, a new Steam store update sparks fresh remaster hopes

Rockstar Games has updated the description of Red Dead Redemption 2 on its Steam store page for the first time in over five years. The new description focuses on the story of Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde Gang, stating they are outlaws on the run. The previous description highlighted the game's accolades and included information about Red Dead Online. The change has sparked speculation about a potential enhanced or remastered edition of the game. Red Dead Redemption 2 is currently available at a 75% discount on Steam, priced at .99 for the base edition and .99 for the ultimate edition, with the promotion running through October 6.

BetaBeacon

October 3, 2025

BL Game Remaster ‘Sleepover: ReWake’ Gets October Release Date For PC And Android

Publisher BLits Games has announced the release date for Sleepover: reWake, a remastered edition of the Black Monkey Pro BL game. It will be available on PC (Steam) and Android devices on October 21.

AppWizard

August 20, 2025

Over a decade later, a beloved, lost instalment in the Tales Of JRPG series is coming to PC

Tales of Xillia, originally released in 2011 as a PlayStation 3 exclusive, is being remastered for PC and major consoles, set to launch on October 31. This remastered version includes improved graphics, quality-of-life enhancements such as waypoint markers, the option to disable enemy encounters, skippable cutscenes, and a revamped mini-map. All downloadable content (DLC) will be included, featuring costumes and items for customization. The game features dual protagonists, Jude Mathis and Milla Maxwell, and utilizes a Dual Raid Linear Motion Battle System. The narrative is described as slightly more mature compared to previous entries in the series.

AppWizard

August 14, 2025

Dawn of War: Definitive Edition may be a sparing remaster, but it’s still the best way to revisit one of the greatest RTS series ever created

In 2005, a young gamer discovered Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War through a demo disc from PC Gamer, which sparked a lifelong passion for the Warhammer universe. The remastered Dawn of War: Definitive Edition was showcased at the Warhammer Skulls event, featuring enhanced visuals and modern updates, including a refined user interface and improved pathfinding for vehicles. Players who own the Anniversary Edition can upgrade to the Definitive Edition at a 30% discount. The game is recommended for newcomers and those returning after years, with a new mod manager supporting existing mods. The campaigns are noted for their engaging narratives and strong storytelling, contributing to the game's lasting appeal and fostering a vibrant modding community.

AppWizard

August 8, 2025

Two revolutionary 90s shooters shadow dropped on Xbox, Xbox Game Pass, and PC — Complete with enhanced performances, online multiplayer crossplay, and more

Bethesda Softworks has released Heretic+Hexen, a compilation of remastered editions of Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders and Hexen: Beyond Heretic, during QuakeCon 2025. The compilation is available on Xbox platforms, Xbox Game Pass, and PC via Windows and Steam. It includes the original titles, Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel, and two new episodes: Heretic: Faith Renewed and Hexen: Vestiges of Grandeur, totaling 117 campaign maps and 120 deathmatch maps. The remastered versions feature online cross-platform deathmatch and co-op for up to 16 players, local split-screen for up to 8 players, an enhanced soundtrack, community mod support, improved performance with multithreaded rendering, accessibility options, modern controller support, and translations into 12 languages. Heretic+Hexen is available for purchase on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, and is included in Xbox Game Pass. A limited-time offer at CDKeys provides one month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for .04.

AppWizard

May 29, 2025

FromSoftware warns of potential “significant frame rate drops” in early Elden Ring Nightreign patch, especially for PC gamers “using the latest graphics cards”

Bandai Namco has released patch notes for version 1.01 of Elden Ring Nightreign ahead of its launch, warning PC users that some configurations with the latest graphics cards may experience frame rate drops. Players experiencing performance issues are advised to lower graphics settings and screen resolution, and ensure their graphics drivers are up to date. The game has been criticized in a performance analysis as a "bare-bones console port with glitches," but improvements have been noted compared to the original Elden Ring PC version. Despite challenges, the PC fanbase remains resilient.

AppWizard

May 24, 2025

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine is remastered for Xbox and PC, and it’s coming day one to Game Pass

Games Workshop announced a remastered version of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine, titled Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Master Crafted Edition, set to launch on Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one. The remaster will feature improved graphics and gameplay mechanics. The event also provided updates on Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, which will include new co-op missions and potential campaign DLC. Additionally, development of Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 3 is in the early stages.