Summary
Publisher Limited Run Games has confirmed a June 16 release date for its upcomingGex Trilogy, as well as details regarding several different physical editions. This is just the latest update in the long-awaited return of theGexseries of platformers, which will allow many modern fans to meet the endlessly quippy lizard for the first time.
Beforethe announcement of the remasteredGex Trilogy, the franchise had been dormant since the late 90s. It’s a title very much of its time, stuffed to the brim with references to contemporary pop culture. Even though this is the firstGexrelease in the 21st century, it seems that the spirit of the series is still alive and well, with just as many questionable one-liners as ever.
Ina recent store listing, Limited Run Games announced that pre-orders for theGex Trilogywill open on May 9. The three games remain largely unchanged from their original forms, but there are a few notable updates on the technical side of things, including native widescreen resolution and improved analog controls that allow for a greater range of movement while platforming.
Gex Trilogy Getting Physical Editions
In addition to the digital version releasing on Steam and other major platforms, there are three different tiers of physical editions available for purchase.
At 74.99, the Classic Edition includes:
Tail Time Edition
For superfans of the series, the comprehensive $199.99 Tail Time Edition includes:
Originally created by Crystal Dynamics, the rights to the franchise were eventually acquired by Square Enix; the company is showing its support for the new re-release with the Tail Time Edition box,designed by famedFinal Fantasyillustrator Yoshitaka Amano.
As one of the premiere publishers of physical video games, Limited Run Games is not afraid to lean into Internet culture in unconventional ways. Its recentDOOMcollection wasshipped in a box which could itself run the originalDOOM, a nod to the common joke that the game can be played on any piece of hardware. During the YouTube era,Gexbecame something of a cult classic in large part due to its inexplicable sense of humor. This online infamy will surely be a source of interest for younger fans who never had the chance to experience the original releases.
Another trend which works in Limited Run’s favor is the recent wave of 90s-era mascots returning to the spotlight after a long period of hibernation. Gex belongs to a set of 3D platformer protagonists who attempted to emulate the success of Mario and Crash Bandicoot. Although he never quite achieved that same icon status, his B-tier brethrenBubsy and Glover have received a lot more attention than usual lately, indicating that 90s nostalgia might be a dominant force in the games industry in years to come.
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