Hit And Run Remake hinted by Insider

Discussing the recent reveal of a new Spyro the Dragon game and Xbox's handling of Activision's classic lineup, VGC's Jordan Middler strongly hinted that a remake of The Simpsons: Hit & Run is “happening.”

Love them or hate them, remakes and remasters have become a massive part of the gaming industry, with plenty of developers and publishers dipping into their back catalog to revisit older games and hopefully attract their audience. However, there is one game that almost everyone will pick first to get a remake – The Simpsons: Hit & Run.

Since its release in 2003, Hit & Run has had a reputation as one of the best licensed games out there, and even though The Simpsons has lost some of its luster over the years, Hit & Run has always remained at the top of fans' request lists. However, this dream may not be as far-fetched as we've all assumed, as a reliable insider has hinted that it's actually happening.

VGC's Jordan Middler Teases Hit And Run Remake is in the works

“The One Everyone Is Absolutely Desperate For”

During the latest episode of VGC: The Video Game Podcast, reliable insider Jordan Middler discussed the state of Activision's back catalog following the announcement of Spyro: A Realm Beyond at the Xbox Games Showcase. Middler says Activision's next step is to bring back some of its licensed games, which of course includes Hit & Run.

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Middler says that “what everyone is absolutely desperate for is happening,” which seems like a big nod to a potential Hit & Run remake. While there are plenty of classic Activision games that would lend themselves well to a remake, Middler clarified the tease a bit by signing off on the podcast and saying that the crew will “hit and run” from there.

I think Activision's next step, and they're doing it with one very important step, is to try to bring back some more licensed stuff, like making new versions of those licensed games. The one that makes everyone absolutely desperate happens. – Jordan Middler

Given how long it had been since Hit & Run was released, many doubted that a remake would ever happen, but there have been some recent developments that have made it seem a little more likely. Original developer Radical Entertainment recently reformed as New Radical Games, which has already started a lot of Buzz (Cola) about a possible return of Hit & Run.