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Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake review: A worthy upgrade

Taking it back to 2013

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Every time a game wins the coveted Game of the Year award, the limelight gradually shines on the winning studio’s previous works. Elden Ring, for example, caused a resurgence for FromSoftware’s classic Dark Souls series when it won in 2022. Today, let’s take it back a year further to 2021’s winner It Takes Two’s progenitor — Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons.

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons was the first game from Josef Fares. The game director is responsible for the critically acclaimed co-op games, A Way Out and It Takes Two. Of course, that doesn’t mean that the first game didn’t hold its ground, though. Even back in 2013, Brothers was an indie darling. Now, more than a decade since coming out, the popular title is back with an official remake.

It’s the same story

If you’re familiar with Fares’s work, you’ll know that he’s known for tugging at your heartstrings at just the right moments. Brothers is no different.

Faced with an ailing father, Naia and Naiee must journey outside their cozy village to find the Tree of Life. At this point into the illness, their father will die if they don’t collect water from the Tree. Throughout their journey, both brothers face challenging puzzles and fantastical creatures.

The remake does not introduce new story elements to the game. It’s the same old story, but that’s enough. It’s the same story that got the game a lot of praise back in the day.

A unique take on two protagonists

A Way Out and It Takes Two has two players control a character at the same time. While Brothers also allows co-op gameplay, the classic way to play is for one player to control both characters using the left and right joysticks. Meanwhile, both triggers correspond to action buttons for each character.

Admittedly, it’s a weird way to play, especially if you haven’t played the original 2013 game before. Coordination will likely take some time to sink in. Thankfully, the game doesn’t harry players immediately into the system. It’s a gradual and comfortable pace.

Plus, Brothers doesn’t need players to control both players all the time. There are a good number of puzzles that only need one brother to solve, giving players a chance to breathe in between tense sequences.

Greater graphics, sonorous soundtrack

Personally, remakes and remasters always fill me with a decent helping of cynicism. I always ask, “Why does this game need a remake?” Graphics are often a weak excuse, but that’s not the case here.

Even back in 2013, Brothers looked dated. Because it’s an indie game, the title doesn’t have the best graphics. The original looks like it belongs as a mobile game. (In fact, the original did come out on Android and iOS.)

The remake is a drastic upgrade. From the get-go, the game stuns with more realistic graphics. Though both brothers still look like dolls, their facial texture look so much better. The environments, likewise, look like a 2024 game, compared to the dated visuals of 2013. If you’ve played the original back in the day, the remake breathes new life into an old classic.

Besides the updated visuals, the remake has also recruited a full orchestra for the soundtrack. The game’s music has been re-recorded. As a result, it sounds more cinematic. Together with the updated visuals, Brothers feels like a newer game — one that belongs in 2024, rather than stuck in 2013.

Should you play Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons Remake?

The remake should appeal to two different markets: those who absolutely enjoyed the original and those who haven’t played the game at all yet. Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is still a game worthy of your attention. Though it might be a struggle to market the remake outside of dedicated fans and newbies, it breathes some fresh air into a series of games pioneered and dominated by Josef Fares.

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A Pokémon leak reveals an MMO-style remake of Hoenn, Sinnoh

It’s scheduled to launch in 2028.

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For a company that’s notoriously litigious, The Pokémon Company has done a remarkably poor job at keeping its details safe from leaks. Today, a new Pokémon leak has revealed so much more about what the franchise has in store for gamers in the coming years.

Exactly a year ago, a massive leak called the Teraleak revealed a trove of information for the series. At the time, the leak focused mainly on the upcoming Legends: Z-A (which coincidentally launches later this week) and the mysterious tenth generation.

Now, via Centro LEAKS, the team behind the Teraleak has uncovered more information. Most importantly, the upcoming tenth generation of games will feature MMO-inspired elements. It will feature a central hub where players can interact with others online. It will also have co-op raid bosses and the ability to explore underwater.

The tenth generation will reportedly have the name Pokémon Wind and Wave, scheduled for a 2026 release. Supposedly, they even found a logo for the duo already.

Past 2026, the leak says that a new Legends game is coming in 2027. This time, the faster paced franchise will take players to the Galar region.

Then, in 2028, the developers are reportedly releasing a dream project that will make every older Pokémon fan’s heart flutter. Project Seed is supposedly a multi-region remake set in a new region between Hoenn and Sinnoh. Being in between worlds, players will get the ability to traverse the two aforementioned regions from the past. It’s also an MMO, so it’s a big dream come true for fans.

That said, these are leaked plans from 2020. As crazy as this slate sounds, there’s still a chance that TPC’s plans have already changed today. As with all leaks, take it with a grain of salt.

SEE ALSO: Massive Pokémon leak reveals plans for Gen 10

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What to Expect at gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 2025

Bangkok gears up for Southeast Asia’s biggest gaming weekend yet

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The Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok is about to become ground zero for gamers across the region as gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 2025 takes over from October 16 to 19. With global heavyweights like Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia, Capcom, and Ubisoft leading the charge, fans can look forward to four packed days of world premieres, hands-on demos, cosplay, esports, and exclusive merch.

Bandai Namco’s biggest booth ever

Bandai Namco Entertainment Asia (BNE Asia) is going all out this year with its largest-ever title showcase, bringing both blockbuster releases and new surprises to Bangkok.

Playable titles include Little Nightmares III, MY HERO ACADEMIA: All’s Justice, Digimon Story Time Stranger, Towa and the Guardians of the Sacred Tree, Once Upon A KATAMARI, and PAC-MAN WORLD 2 Re-PAC, plus localized Thai demos of Little Nightmares III and ELDEN RING Tarnished Edition.

Fans can also look forward to Square Enix titles like FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE INTERGRADE and DRAGON QUEST I & II HD-2D Remake showcased within the same space. Completing the experience are exclusive freebies via a stamp rally, a photo op for CODE VEIN II, and a special guest appearance by Final Fantasy VII Remake Battle Director Teruki Endo on October 18.

Capcom brings new reveals, live shows, and cosplay power

Capcom’s lineup blends nostalgia, live entertainment, and fan engagement. Headlining the booth is the first Southeast Asian demo of Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection, featuring all seven remastered titles in the series.

On the main stage, fans can catch developer sessions for Onimusha: Way of the Sword and Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection, featuring Producers Kadowaki Akihito, Satoru Nihei, and Ryozo Tsujimoto.

Meanwhile, Thai YouTuber Gssspotted will host live gameplay demos of Resident Evil Requiem and PRAGMATA, followed by a Street Fighter 6 showcase led by Shuhei Matsumoto and Takayuki Nakayama — complete with a Top 16 tournament and a 30,000 THB prize pool.

Fans can also expect a daily cosplay gathering at 4 PM hosted by emcee YUKI, alongside exclusive Capcom merchandise and a custom illustration wall by artist Ryuta Fuse.

Ubisoft celebrates 10 years of Siege and showcases new games

Ubisoft is marking a major milestone with the 10th anniversary of Rainbow Six Siege, kicking off with a fireside chat featuring Creative Director Alexander Karpazis on October 16.

Across the weekend, the Ubisoft x Intel booth will feature hands-on gameplay for Anno 117: Pax Romana, Morbid Metal, Just Dance 2026, and Rainbow Six Siege, with exclusive goodies and cosplay meet-and-greets.

The publisher is also giving away a custom Intel x Siege PC — fans can join by snapping a photo at the Siege X booth and posting it online. Esports fans can catch daily 6v6 Siege showmatches, a creator exhibition match, and the Rainbow Six Siege Thailand Finals happening live on October 19.

A celebration beyond the main stages

Beyond the major showcases, the event floor will also be buzzing with more booths and interactive zones from top hardware brands like AMD, Intel, Predator, SteelSeries, Nubwo x EGA, and SIGNO. Visitors can explore even more game and publisher spaces from Nintendo, Xbox, HoYoverse, The Pokémon Company, Mytona, 4Divinity, Amazing Seasun, Razer Game Services, Staika, Ukiyo Studios, VNGGames, NCV Games, and Thermite Games — each bringing demos, merch drops, and activities that keep the energy going from one hall to the next.

Whether you’re there for Final Fantasy nostalgia, Monster Hunter reveals, or the Siege anniversary showdown, gamescom asia x Thailand Game Show 2025 is shaping up to be the ultimate celebration of gaming culture in Southeast Asia — a rare crossover event uniting the world’s biggest publishers under one roof, all in the heart of Bangkok.

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Avatar: The Last Airbender is getting a fighting game

You can play as one of twelve characters on launch.

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For every beloved anime franchise, there will always come a time when the only thing left to do is to pit all of its characters inside a fighting game. So far, it’s happened with Dragon Ball, Naruto, My Hero Academia, and Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure. Soon, Avatar: The Last Airbender is joining the fight. An official fighting game is coming.

Announced during New York Comic Con, the upcoming title, temporarily called Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, will pit the franchise’s most powerful characters against each other. According to the Steam page, the game’s launch will see 12 initial characters for gamers to fight with. More characters will then come afterward through a seasonal model. From the trailer, we can already confirm Aang, Korra, Toph, Sokka, Azula, Katara, and Zuko.

Importantly, the game will use 2D drawn animation. Its style will thankfully look similar to the original series. It will also feature special powers using something the developers call a “flow system.” And characters will get swappable support characters to bolster their powers.

It will feature a single-player campaign featuring an original narrative.

It’s all currently vague because the game is in pre-alpha development. However, Gameplay Group International, the game’s developers, has already confirmed a release date window during the summer of next year. It will launch on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and Steam.

SEE ALSO: Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot’s DAIMA Demon Realm DLC out now

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