E3 2014: ‘Ratchet and Clank’ To Get The HD Treatment To Coincide With Upcoming Film

Immediately following the trailer for the upcoming Ratchet and Clank movie, Sony briefly announced that a full remake of the original platformer for the PS2 is in the works, likely to launch near the theatrical release of the film.

Bringing the charm, wit and vibrant world of Ratchet and Clank to movie screens was a surprising, yet logical move when it was announced last year. Seemingly acting as a retelling of the first game, (with Ratchet sporting his updated Tools of Destruction looks as opposed to that shirtless…. thing), it looks like fans both old and new will have something fresh to look forward to as Sony brings attempts its first film based on one of their game properties.

After over 10 games that span three platforms, it’s safe to say that the series has become one of Sony’s most beloved. The added news that we’ll get a PS4 iteration of the title with the team at Insomniac back at the helm can only be good news.

My only problem is… Is it necessary? We just got an HD collection of the entire series a little over a year ago on the PS3, so making an HD-er version so soon after might be a tough sell. On the bright side, the game will surely be a complete remake instead of the halfhearted “HD” versions we’ve become so used to, so the more improvements to the original that we can get, the better.

But as a wise man once said, it doesn’t matter what I think! Will you pick up a remake of the PS2 classic? And will you be in line to watch the movie when it comes out next year? Check out the trailer and be heard in the comments!