Sonic the Hedgehog
The 2020 movie, starring Ben Schwartz as Sonic and Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik, may be the pinnacle of the blue speedster's revival, but he's held his place in the spotlight thanks to numerous projects across the entertainment industry. Video games have been doing a particularly good job of bringing Sonic to new generations. Apart from platformer titles, there have been a number of great racing games - as if the character even needs more speed. Team Sonic Racing is the latest production, released in May 2019 and combining the best of two worlds: classic arcade themes and modern high-tech multiplayer technology.Mortal Kombat
Another franchise still finding success no matter how many years go by. It helps that new characters keep emerging in pop culture to add combatants to the series. Mortal Kombat 11 (2019), for example, includes Terminator T-800 and the Joker alongside all of the classic fighters we know and love since the game was first introduced in 1992. Things get even more exciting when retro foundations get upgrades. In the case of this installment, they include enhanced graphics and performance, as well as a cinematic story mode that puts you in the shoes of several Mortal Kombat characters battling their way to saving the world.
Star Trek
Moving to classic cinema and TV, this is one of the biggest and most timeless franchises in existence. Many industries, from movies to music to fashion, have or seek a connection to Star Trek. When it comes to gaming, fans have an especially wide range of options. Developers ensure a constant supply of casual Star Trek entertainment for PC and mobile is on the table for when gamers need a break from mainstream releases, with a range of Star Trek titles being available from iGaming developer IGT. It's not even a surprise that the franchise has branched into MMORPG territory with Star Trek: Online. You get to test your skills as a Starfleet captain through battle and exploration in a vast and regularly updated universe.The Simpsons
Since the famous family's debut in 1987 on The Tracey Ullman Show, we're happily enjoying every new season, not to mention a range of themed entertainment. It shouldn't be long before Playdate With Destiny, a short film focused on Maggie Simpson and released on Disney+, will be outshone by the show's next great move. In terms of video games, The Simpsons: Tapped Out (2012) was the last title to hit the scene. It's a mobile game developed by Electronic Arts that has you rebuilding Springfield after Homer accidentally blows it up. Several updates aside, it has been a while since a new game has appeared. But, once again, it's only a matter of time before this or another developer comes up with another way to make loyal fans happy.
Classics were loved for a reason. They each filled a gap in their time's entertainment and paved the road for modern creations. But many of those original masterpieces never went away. They evolve from one medium to another, while maintaining qualities that made them special in the first place.
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