Gaming Remakes Reignite Nostalgia, Now Complimented by State-Of-The-Art Technology

The rise in popularity of gaming has resulted in an influx of classic titles being reimagined. With improved audio and clarity to create further immersion, gaming systems are bringing back fond memories and refreshed entertainment capabilities.

While ‘retro gaming’ use to refer to the playing and collecting of classic video games and consoles, the definition has since expanded to include a new trend: the remaking of beloved games from the 90’s. Employing the latest techniques to generate smoother and more engaging graphics, these updates are proving just as popular as their older counterparts.

In the decade of the 1990’s, gaming innovation paved the way for more lifelike 3D graphics through advanced modelling technology, coupled with the arrival of dedicated 3D graphics cards. In the 20 years since, gamers have continued to witness rapid change. While the best graphics at the time still use to suffer from blocky images and lag, today, advanced curved monitors and even widescreen TVs such as LG’s OLED range are being built specifically for those who love to play and demand more engaging, uninterrupted experiences.

LG OLED TVs support connection to both PCs and consoles, letting users enjoy the games they love from either platform with ease. In addition to reducing lag to bare minimum, advanced graphics look even more lifelike thanks to support for NVIDIA® G-SYNC®[1] - displays which have been rigorously tested to the highest standards and guarantee smooth, tear-free visuals and higher refresh rates.

OLED is a self-emissive display technology that delivers true blacks, an infinite contrast ratio and colors of extraordinary depth and vibrancy. This makes gaming worlds appear more three-dimensional and alive. The clarity OLED offers also helps users to spot any enemies lurking in the shadows and ensures even the smallest details can be seen in the darkest settings; an advantage made possible by the natural properties of OLED and independent pixel control.

As a company serious about putting gamers first, LG has brought the HDR Gaming Interest Group’s HGiG Profile to its 2020 OLED TV lineup. When playing HDR games via console on their LG TVs, this specialized setting allows users to experience a growing number of titles exactly as their creators and developers intended.

Looking at a screen for a long period of time can be hard on the eyes, and this is especially true when searching intently for opponents during intense gaming sessions. LG OLED TVs are designed to reduce the occurrence of eye fatigue and have earned Eye Comfort Display certification from TÜV Rheinland, a trusted international testing organization based in Germany. The certification addresses concerns such as: flicker, blue light and picture quality. Furthermore, the TVs meet TÜV’s stringent standards for wide color gamut and HDR performance.

For gamers interested in retro gaming and ‘big name’ remakes, here are some of the best games to consider playing on the latest generation of LG OLED TVs:

Final Fantasy 7 Remake (2020)

Final Fantasy 7 was released for Sony PlayStation in 1997. Arguably the most famous RPG game ever sold, it is probably no surprise that Final Fantasy 7 has been remade for a new (and old) audiences. The remake updates and transforms the original, using all of the tricks at the modern game-maker’s disposal, while still maintaining the quirks and feel which gamers enjoyed in the 90’s.

DOOM Eternal (2020)

id Software’s ubiquitous first-person shooter has spawned many follow-ups and expansions and continues to define 90’s gaming for many. DOOM Eternal, the latest entry in this long-running franchise, dials everything up several notches over even its most recent predecessor from 2016. The weapons, the fighting, the worlds, the hideous enemies and improved physics; it all adds up to a thrilling gaming experience.

Resident Evil 3 (2020)

 Resident Evil 3 – Capcom’s remake of its 1999 PlayStation title, Resident Evil 3: Nemesis – takes players on a horror-filled adventure in a world fallen victim to the zombie apocalypse. Available for Windows PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4, the remake was released in tandem with an online multiplayer game (Resident Evil: Resistance) set in the same dystopian reality.

The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (2019)

A reimagining of the 1993 Game Boy classic, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening is a child-friendly action-adventure game available for Nintendo Switch. The gameplay and top-down viewpoint will be familiar to anyone who played the original, or the 1998 re-released version for Nintendo DX. Look of the game itself is distinctive among the series, with characters taking on a cartoonish, almost toy-like quality which adds its own charm. Fun and endearing, the game looks great when cast from Nintendo Switch to the big screen.

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