If there’s one fundamental truth about video games, it’s that smash hits tend to leave a lasting impression.
Since players often share their company for weeks, months and sometimes years on end, these titles’ faces become as familiar and welcome as those of any friend. It’s no surprise, then, that from “Castlevania” to “Mortal Kombat,” many series are making a comeback.
Of course, fans can always replay classics via online services such as the iPhone App Store, PlayStation Network, Xbox 360’s Game Room and the Wii’s Virtual Console.
But a number of new retail and downloadable outings actually promise to go one step further and rewrite gaming history by year’s end. Each of these remakes or reboots lets you not just relive your misspent youth but revisit familiar faces in entirely new contexts.
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