I have a rule: no more than one post about a horror game per day. The mind can only withstand so much, after all. But POOLS isn't really a horror game. It's just a walking simulator in which you explore a bunch of underground swimming pools. True, their size and layout defy explanation - what is this, a swimming pool for Slender Men? - but look, there are cute covered slides you can ride down in first-person. You know, like the ones you used to enjoy as a kid. Always that element of anxiety though about getting stuck halfway down, am I right?
Sony Renews Trademarks for Two Classic PS2 Games
25.03.2024 - 22:59 / gamerant.com / Gabriel Machado Pureza / Sony
Sony has recently renewed the trademarks for The Mark of Kri and Rise of the Kasai, two hack-and-slash games that were originally released for the PS2. These classic gems from the 2000s have been left aside by Sony for quite a while, but it seems that the publisher could be interested in this series once more.
Developed by San Diego Studio, The Mark of the Kri was originally released for PS2 in 2002. The game was an excellent old-school hack-and-slash adventure that received mostly positive reviews, praised for its unique art style greatly inspired by Polynesian culture and action-packed levels. The title was successful enough to gain a direct sequel called Rise of the Kasai in 2005, which was developed by BottleRocket Entertainment and allowed for four different playable characters. Despite still achieving success, however, the franchise never received a third game.
Now, Sony has renewed the trademarks for the two hack-and-slash titles, showing interest in these classic PS2 games once more. According to filings in the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Sony filed to renew the trademarks back on March 11, 2024. Fans could be wondering what Sony will do with these franchises, though, and that is not entirely clear at the moment.
Both The Mark of Kri and Rise of the Kasai can be played on PS4 and PS5 at the moment with high resolutions, so a simple remaster does not seem especially likely. However, it could happen, especially considering that Sony has been releasing several PC ports in the last few years, and some of them, like the recent Horizon Forbidden West port, have been well-received by the community.
It’s also possible that Sony is planning a sequel or a reboot of The Mark of Kri and Rise of the Kasai, delivering a brand-new story set in the game’s universe. Despite the huge success of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, for example, AAA games can be very expensive to make, costing over $300 million. So, it’s natural that Sony would also like to revive lesser-known franchises that could potentially bring in profit without having such high production costs. In any case, fans of the classic PS2 games should temper their expectations. IP renewals are fairly common, so it’s still entirely unconfirmed whether The Mark of Kri and Rise of the Kasai will make a comeback or not, and fans should wait until Sony officially announces anything before getting too excited.
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