#10 The Ups and Downs of reboots and adaptations

As more time goes on, more reboots, remakes, and adaptations keep coming. Today we wanted to discuss what makes them work, what makes them flop, and if its a trend that should continue or not. Also Kevin confidently states that Rift Apart is DOOM For Kids.

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Come watch some of crub take part in The Charity Room's big annual event, "Charity vs Room 2"! We're raising money for RAD this year and would love to see you there! More details at the link:
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Putting an article to explain Pokemon's "Dexit" here in case you wonder what that's about. Mentioned at around 33:45:
https://sea.ign.com/switch/155438/feature/pokemon-sword-and-shield-controversy-and-dexit-explained

Here is our discussion on games preservation that is mentioned at around 43:30:
https://youtu.be/IJHCJFHOemE

An explainer on the Dean Takashi Cuphead thing, if you want further context. Mentioned at around 49:00:
https://venturebeat.com/games/the-deanbeat-our-cuphead-runneth-over/

TODAY'S CRUBCAST HOSTS
Kevin: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGoldenBolt
Moriarty: https://www.youtube.com/@reallycool
Sean: https://www.youtube.com/@Wolfkaosaun
Trav: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatTravGuy

CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro and catching up
02:12 Setting up the topic
05:34 Kevin on how Ratchet Rift Apart is DOOM for kids
10:04 Attempting to clarify the many definitions of remake
19:01 What's often forgotten about with adaptations
24:45 Ninja Gaiden, X-Men, and Sabrina (a problematic trio)
34:21 Empathizing with those who don't like what a reboot turns something into
45:02 What is the value in doing reboots/adaptations?
53:49 Is rereleasing an original media before its remake good? Or should it be included with the remake?
01:01:19 Maybe it's okay for us to let some things go
01:10:27 Closing thoughts and outro

Creators and Guests

Kevin
Host
Kevin
Kevin is the owner of The Golden Bolt channel on YouTube. He's a boul.
Moriarty
Host
Moriarty
Moriarty is the owner of MRIXRT on YouTube, it's @reallycool.
Sean
Host
Sean
Sean is the owner of the Wolfkaosaun channel on Twitch. Talk to him about Garfield.
Trav
Host
Trav
Trav is the owner of the That Trav Guy channel on YouTube. He T-posed once. Once.
#10 The Ups and Downs of reboots and adaptations
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