The reveal of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredders Revenge last week sent social media into a frenzy and confirmed the massive appeal of the most popular animated reptiles of the '80s.
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It’s no secret that reboots and remakes of nostalgia-inducing properties are big business, from the upcoming Dune movie to Punky Brewster’s return to television. Add to that the fact that video games are experiencing a resurgence due to COVID-19, forcing everyone to find new ways to entertain themselves at home, and it’s the perfect time for Leonardo, Donatello, Michelangelo, and Raphael to return.
“Gaming is the biggest form of entertainment and it’s been a long time since this genre has had such a big impact on that market,” said Ray Carsillo, co-host of the Geeks Who Like Sports podcast, in an email interview with Lifewire.
“But it’s also one of those IPs that has enduring appeal. It’s ingrained in our pop culture. And it’s such a fun, timeless idea that it always resonates with new audiences, no matter when it comes back and in what form.”
