Latest Comments by neolith
Building a Retro Linux Gaming Computer Part 52: What Am I Going to Do With All This Cheese
16 Jun 2026 at 10:10 am UTC
You got me all worked up now and I think I've hurt my back. Where is my Ibuprofen?
16 Jun 2026 at 10:10 am UTC
Quoting: Liam Squires-HandWe're all old now I'm afraid.Awww, maaaan...
As pointed out by Snowdrake, Return to Castle Wolfenstein was 2001!Filthy liars the lot of you! That game cannot be that old, I played it only a couple of years ago!
You got me all worked up now and I think I've hurt my back. Where is my Ibuprofen?
SiN Reloaded from Nightdive Studios gets a first demo
16 Jun 2026 at 9:49 am UTC
16 Jun 2026 at 9:49 am UTC
I am a bit underwhelmed TBH.
The original game used to be a favourite of mine when it was released and I really want to play it again. But this trailer looks way too dark and the new textures and models don't seem to make the slightest bit of difference in comparison to the original game. 🙁
Judging by the trailer, I wonder if this remaster is worth the money...
The original game used to be a favourite of mine when it was released and I really want to play it again. But this trailer looks way too dark and the new textures and models don't seem to make the slightest bit of difference in comparison to the original game. 🙁
Judging by the trailer, I wonder if this remaster is worth the money...
Thief: The Dark Project Remastered announced by Atari / Nightdive Studios
9 Jun 2026 at 9:10 am UTC Likes: 3
I think you can in almost all cases absolutely remaster an old game, put modern features and visuals into it and still keep the spirit and the look of the original. Take a look at the Quake1 remaster: QOL features, high resolutions, widescreen, 120fps, dynamic lighting, ambient occlusion, depth of field, colored lighting, updated effects and enemies and weapons with more polygons – yet it still looks and plays exactly as you remember Q1 did back in the day.
It is possible to do that and do the original justice. It's just that it takes quite a bit more work than updating the engine and upscaling/repainting textures.
9 Jun 2026 at 9:10 am UTC Likes: 3
Quoting: tpauI get what you are saying, but I disagree.Quoting: PaldinoXAs is typical with these kinds of remasters, I think the ultra HD textures and modern lighting on top of the low-poly environments make the game look significantly WORSE than the original.Yea i think if a game is too old, it needs to be done again from the ground up with a lot more polygons and fresh animations.
Otherwise it feels odd.
I think you can in almost all cases absolutely remaster an old game, put modern features and visuals into it and still keep the spirit and the look of the original. Take a look at the Quake1 remaster: QOL features, high resolutions, widescreen, 120fps, dynamic lighting, ambient occlusion, depth of field, colored lighting, updated effects and enemies and weapons with more polygons – yet it still looks and plays exactly as you remember Q1 did back in the day.
It is possible to do that and do the original justice. It's just that it takes quite a bit more work than updating the engine and upscaling/repainting textures.
Company of Heroes - Definitive Edition revealed to release Fall 2026
9 Jun 2026 at 7:48 am UTC Likes: 3
As much as I've loved playing CoH, I've also got to say that I have grown quite tired of remakes. Not only do long for some new experiences every once in a while, but I also think that many of them are just nostalgia bait. And sadly not all remakes are technically good IMO – for every C&C or AoE2 there seem to be a dozen that are just a bit worse than the original with a community patch.
9 Jun 2026 at 7:48 am UTC Likes: 3
We're truly in the era of safe bets with sequels and remakesYeah, we do...
As much as I've loved playing CoH, I've also got to say that I have grown quite tired of remakes. Not only do long for some new experiences every once in a while, but I also think that many of them are just nostalgia bait. And sadly not all remakes are technically good IMO – for every C&C or AoE2 there seem to be a dozen that are just a bit worse than the original with a community patch.
Thief: The Dark Project Remastered announced by Atari / Nightdive Studios
8 Jun 2026 at 1:52 pm UTC Likes: 1
8 Jun 2026 at 1:52 pm UTC Likes: 1
Oh, that's interesting! 😀
I've got to say that the textures at 0:10 give me uncanny valley vibes though...
I've got to say that the textures at 0:10 give me uncanny valley vibes though...
Crazy Taxi: World Tour announced and it's using generative AI
8 Jun 2026 at 10:47 am UTC Likes: 2
8 Jun 2026 at 10:47 am UTC Likes: 2
Stupid DRM...😡
Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis releases February 2027 and it uses generative AI
5 Jun 2026 at 10:01 am UTC
5 Jun 2026 at 10:01 am UTC
Why the heck does it always have to be Denuvo...? 😫
Mina the Hollower is another absolute gem from Yacht Club Games
2 Jun 2026 at 1:46 pm UTC
2 Jun 2026 at 1:46 pm UTC
Quoting: Dana SoulyI really enjoy Mina the Hollower.Okay, that sounds interesting.
It's difficult as Bloodborne, has a rich world as Elden Ring annd the shortcuts of Dark Souls.
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Steam Deck stock returns but there's a big price increase
28 May 2026 at 12:02 pm UTC
28 May 2026 at 12:02 pm UTC
That is disappointing.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past DLC announced
28 May 2026 at 11:54 am UTC Likes: 1
28 May 2026 at 11:54 am UTC Likes: 1
IIRC most of the people responsible for Witcher 3 don't work at CDPR anymore, so I'll wait for some playtests before I get my hopes up. 😅