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‘Demon’s Souls’ Remaster Not in The Cards For From Software, But Could be Done Elsewhere
Like many Dark Souls fans, you’ve probably cut your teeth (and pulled out your hair) while playing From Software’s PlayStation 3 precursor in Demon’s Souls. And while the main Dark Souls series has seen its success result in PlayStation 4 remasters, Demon’s Souls is left out of the fun. And seeing as the game turns the big 10 this year (why am I so old?), the question of why the game hasn’t received a remaster inevitably comes up.
When Game Informer asked From Software president Hidetaka Miyazaki about a possible remaster of Demon’s Souls, he admitted that it wasn’t something that he was personally interested in doing. “It’s like when you write – when you’re younger, you look back on [previous work] and you think ‘Oh, goodness what was I thinking,’” Miyazaki said. “It’s not that I’m embarrassed, I just don’t like to look at my previous works.”
Also, the fact that Sony holds the rights to the game is a big obstacle.
Regardless of his personal interest, should the opportunity arise, Miyazaki is not opposed to another studio handling the remaster, provided that it’s done right.
“If it was a studio that really loved the original work and really put their heart and soul into realizing it again, then that’s something I would enjoy. But it’s really complicated because I have these fond memories. Thinking about the idea of a remaster gives me kind of butterflies in my stomach and makes me a little nervous, so it’s complicated. But I understand there are many users and many players and fans out there who really love Demon’s, so if that’s something they could accomplish with a studio that loved the work, then yeah, I’d be okay with that.”
Epic’s Fortnite is heading for another crossover, this time with Universal Orlando and Halloween Horror Nights. The title’s annual Fortnitemares Halloween event will be coming to Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort in a new scare zone, kicking off on August 28.
For those not in the know, Scare zones are themed, open-air areas where guests and actors roam around freely.
This is the first time Fortnite will be featured during the after-hours event, which will run from August 28 until November 1. Tickets and packages are on sale now at the official site.
Per the press release, guests will enter Freaky Fields, a Halloween-inspired living battleground that’s been “overcome with a threatening force.” From there, fans will meet up with the Battle Bus, featuring familiar Fortnitemares characters, including “a few new additions exclusive to Halloween Horror Nights.”
And of course, there will be Fortnitemares merchandise available for fans, including a graphic t-shirt, decal set, and an acrylic collectible piece.
Fortnitemares won’t be the only featured property at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. Killer Klowns from Outer Space will also be getting its own scare zone. Sinners, Stranger Things, Hellraiser, and Evil Dead Burn will also be part of the event, though they will be relegated to their own specific houses.
And while it’s early yet, gamers can probably expect Fortnitemares to return to Fortnite this October.