Just to remind that remasters are usually lot lower budget and time consuming (and of course should also be priced a lot lower) than remakes. And also a remaster by not taking that much resources (that could even be idle on the team) doesn't impact or prevents a new game from being developed.

duduspace11 "Well, since we are estimating costs, Pokemon Red/Blue did cost Nintendo about $50m to make back in 1996"
http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/post.php?id=8808363
Mr Puggsly: "Hehe, I said good profit. You said big profit. Frankly, not losing money is what I meant by good. Don't get hung up on semantics"
http://gamrconnect.vgchartz.com/post.php?id=9008994
Azzanation: "PS5 wouldn't sold out at launch without scalpers."







