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Are we Relying too much on Nostalgia?
7 years ago
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Just wanted to post something on a much better and interesting note since am feeling a bit better.
So not too long ago we finally got a remade version of Crash Bandicoot, and to no surprise a Spyro Remake is on its way, Along with Medievil as it touts the "glorious" 4K resolution banner from its trailer.
But not only has it been games that have been getting the remakes and new looks, but shows and movies as well have been getting the same treatment.
Ducktales, keeping its rocking theme song but with a whole new avenue to explore, Netflix specials like voltron and Lost in space, to the creepy (yet hilarious when out of context) Stephen King's "IT" the dystopian future of BladeRunner 2049 and Max Max.
As thrilled as I am with these and want to keep enjoying them. I can't help but ask... Why are we so set on remakes? Granted I know there have been certain shows and such that try to make something different and can succeed but the fact of when something that was once a part of one's childhood or what have you. Seems to get a bit more attention.
It's also kind of funny to see when certain things are getting remade once more. Those who grew up or have seen the stories, shows etc beforehand, know when it was done VERY improper. Such as Powerpuffgirls, Magic school bus and of course (cause everyone STILL talks about it) Teen titans go. So people set out to find the "original" titles and such and hope perhaps if there's another chance it can be handled better.
I for one don't mind being nostalgic but I also kinda want to look past the glasses and see what new and crazy thing can happen. (hopefully for the best) If it succeeds whatever it may be, not only does it makes it mark, either be a new game, movie franchise, or show. It then makes it's own mark where people I guess give it the title "Timeless"
Not to say shouldn't ignore EVERYTHING about the past, because that's what helps others learn from mistakes when certain aspects just don't work.
TLDR:
You can use nostalgia as an advantage for something new, but I don't think it should be relied on ALL the time.
So what do you think? Should people try to keep taking chances on something new? Or Don't fix what's broken, but make it better?
So not too long ago we finally got a remade version of Crash Bandicoot, and to no surprise a Spyro Remake is on its way, Along with Medievil as it touts the "glorious" 4K resolution banner from its trailer.
But not only has it been games that have been getting the remakes and new looks, but shows and movies as well have been getting the same treatment.
Ducktales, keeping its rocking theme song but with a whole new avenue to explore, Netflix specials like voltron and Lost in space, to the creepy (yet hilarious when out of context) Stephen King's "IT" the dystopian future of BladeRunner 2049 and Max Max.
As thrilled as I am with these and want to keep enjoying them. I can't help but ask... Why are we so set on remakes? Granted I know there have been certain shows and such that try to make something different and can succeed but the fact of when something that was once a part of one's childhood or what have you. Seems to get a bit more attention.
It's also kind of funny to see when certain things are getting remade once more. Those who grew up or have seen the stories, shows etc beforehand, know when it was done VERY improper. Such as Powerpuffgirls, Magic school bus and of course (cause everyone STILL talks about it) Teen titans go. So people set out to find the "original" titles and such and hope perhaps if there's another chance it can be handled better.
I for one don't mind being nostalgic but I also kinda want to look past the glasses and see what new and crazy thing can happen. (hopefully for the best) If it succeeds whatever it may be, not only does it makes it mark, either be a new game, movie franchise, or show. It then makes it's own mark where people I guess give it the title "Timeless"
Not to say shouldn't ignore EVERYTHING about the past, because that's what helps others learn from mistakes when certain aspects just don't work.
TLDR:
You can use nostalgia as an advantage for something new, but I don't think it should be relied on ALL the time.
So what do you think? Should people try to keep taking chances on something new? Or Don't fix what's broken, but make it better?
New is effort though.
It could also be said however that maybe someones looked at an old creation and decided they had a better idea or concept. Take My little pony for example. The present version is worlds apart from the Original.
Nostalgia works because for older generations its something we knew can relate too and loved and for younger generation's it can be an entirely new thing. Look at the indie game scene for example the amount of 16 bit looking games that came out and everyone lapped them up. Its because we will have good memories of that era and its easially transferred into todays media with a touch of nostalgia