New video game remakes come out every year, and some of them are truly great experiences in their own right! This week on Podcasting With Power, we break down the remakes we think truly nail it, what makes a remake worth doing in the first place, and which classic games we believe absolutely deserve a modern revival. From faithful recreations to full reimaginings, we debate where the line should be drawn and whether nostalgia helps (or hurts) our industry.

We also cover the biggest Nintendo news of the week, including the reveal of brand-new LEGO Pokémon sets, Nintendo’s official 2025 Year in Review, an industry-wide move to make gaming safer, and the impact of GameStop closing nearly 300 store locations.

Whether you’re craving a remake of a forgotten classic or tired of seeing the same games brought back again and again, this episode is for you. Let us know in the comments which game you want to see remade next!

Time Stamps:

00:00:00 Start

00:09:22 First Look at Pokemon Lego Sets

00:17:01 Nintendo 2025 Year in Review Available Now

00:23:16 Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox Unite to Make Gaming Safer

00:29:23 GameStop Closes Our Childhood Store

00:38:19 Out This Week

00:40:03 Our Favorite Video Game Remakes

01:00:14 Games We Think Need Remakes

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