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The Remake Bubble Is Bursting

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Brian Niemeier
May 28, 2026
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A strange phenomenon has cropped up in the game industry over the last year. Publishers have spent the better part of a decade convincing investors that remakes were the safest bet in entertainment. Now suddenly, several of those same companies have begun canceling or shelving high-profile remake projects before release.

Some were discreetly swept under…

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