Kaser Focus: The return of Max, Lara, and Guybrush

I don’t know what was in the air this week, but the games industry decided to announced the return of several iconic gaming characters. Earlier this week, we heard we’re getting a new Monkey Island game, and Ron Gilbert’s going to be involved. I’m not popping off quite like Mike Minotti is, but I’m excited to see the return of one of the greatest point-and-click adventure games of all time.

Rockstar and Remedy announced that they’re remaking the first two Max Payne games for current-gen consoles. I’m not exactly the biggest Max Payne fan, but I’m a big fan of noir and urban thrillers, and Max Payne is one of video game’s truest examples of both genres. Besides, I just like the cut of Remedy’s jib in general.

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Rachel Kaser

Rachel Kaser is a gaming and technology writer for from Dallas, Texas. She's been in the games industry since 2013, writing for various publications, and currently covers news for GamesBeat. Her favorite game is Bayonetta.