What EA's Classic Games Bundle Means for Retro Fans

This release gives players easy access to a huge chunk of gaming history, especially on Steam, and sets a promising precedent for EA's classic game preservation efforts.

This release gives players easy access to a huge chunk of gaming history, especially on Steam, and sets a promising precedent for EA's classic game preservation efforts.

Key points - EA released 25 classic games on Steam, GOG, and the EA App as part of an EA Classics bundle. - Seven games received Anniversary Edition remasters, including Road Rash and six Wing Commander titles. - The remasters were made possible by discovering a vault of Betacam, VHS, and D1 tapes with lost FMV sequences. - Jim Vessella, who worked on Command and Conquer Remastered Collection, is heading the remaster project. - GOG users only get the remasters as new additions; the other classics were already available on GOG.

Timeline - Last month: Wing Commander 3 remaster announced at Portland Retro Gaming Expo by producer Jim Vessella. - Today: EA releases 25 classic games on Steam, GOG, and EA App, including seven remasters.

FAQ

Q: Which games are included in the EA Classics bundle? A: The bundle includes 25 games: seven Anniversary Edition remasters (Road Rash and six Wing Commander titles) and re-releases of classics like Theme Hospital, Crusader, and Ultima.

Q: Are the remasters faithful to the originals? A: EA says each Anniversary Edition preserves the original look, feel, and creative intent, with quality-of-life updates for modern systems, controls, and performance.

Q: Where can I buy the EA Classics bundle? A: The bundle is available on Steam, GOG, and the EA App. On GOG, only the remasters are new; the other classics were already available.