Episode 316 · Triple Click
Why Are There So Many Remakes Right Now? [Mailbag]
6 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 10 min
Episode notes
Jason, Kirk, and Maddy open up the mailbag to answer some more listener questions. Why do we love replaying games? Why don't indie games cost more? And why are there so many remakes??
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A podcast about video games, hosted by Kirk Hamilton, Maddy Myers, and Jason Schreier. New episodes every Thursday.
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