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Horizon: Zero Dawn 2 Will Probably Have the Best Foliage on PS5
Park life.
Have you seen Death Stranding? It’s arguably the best looking game on the PlayStation 4, and it shows how far the Decima Engine has come since the release of Horizon: Zero Dawn a couple of years ago. Of course, a sequel to Aloy’s inaugural outing is almost certainly in the offing for the PlayStation 5, and you should expect it to look extraordinary based on Guerrilla Games’ past exploits.
Well, that and the fact that it’s got an entire team dedicated to working on foliage for the follow-up. A job listing for a Technical Vegetation Artist (yes, that’s a real title) explains that candidates will be responsible for “the creation of vegetation assets that are used to dress the game world”. It continues that Amsterdam studio has “four teams dedicated to creating the stunning environments of Horizon”.
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Soapbox: The Most Frustrating Thing About Enthusiast Gamers
Sammy’s tired of those who reject new ideas.
When you spend as much time in and around real and virtual gaming communities as I do, there are always going to be things that get on your nerves. I used to get really irritated by some of the stuff I read in enthusiast forums. I’m a bit older these days, and my priorities have changed; I’m not going to pretend I have the most complicated of lives, but I do have the occasional issue which demands headspace – certainly over the latest hot take on ResetEra, anyway.
There’s one consistent trait that continues to irritate me about gaming enthusiasts, though: a deep-rooted resistance to change. This dates back as far as I can remember, but I most recall being frustrated by it with the Nintendo Wii; the system’s eventual success was inevitable to anyone who’d watched casual experiences like SingStar and Buzz explode on the PlayStation 2, but it was a laughing stock for the longest time – I didn’t ever really understand why.
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45-Minute Super Smash Bros. Livestream Will Showcase Terry Bogard
Super Smash Bros. Director Masahiro Sakurai is hosting a 45-minute livestream on Wednesday, November 6 at 5am PT/8am ET/2pm BST to show off Terry Bogard from Fatal Fury, the next character to join Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
The livestream was revealed via Nintendo Versus on Twitter, who also confirmed that there will be “no announcements regarding any unrevealed fighters.”
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(Leak) Pokemon Sword and Shield Complete Pokedex List
See a list of every Pokemon that will allegedly be in Sword and Shield.
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Soapbox: Return of the Obra Dinn Is Outstanding, Save for One Blasted Trophy
Stephen’s quest for treasure has left him sea-sick.
I’ve never really considered myself an avid collector of PlayStation trophies, but my attitude to them has certainly shifted over the last few years. After a long time largely ignoring the supplementary awards, I earned my first Platinum trinket with the excellent Rocket League. I’m not quite sure what happened, but following this milestone, I’ve gathered myself another 15 more, seemingly through no real effort on my part. I’ve decided that I’m simply earning Platinums for games I truly enjoy — either that, or they’re just plain easy.
I was lucky enough to review Return of the Obra Dinn, a mystery adventure game about a 19th century ship that’s returned to port after a disastrous voyage should’ve left it at the bottom of the sea. Long story short, it’s spectacular. You’re tasked with identifying and explaining the fate of all 60 people aboard the ship during its demise, and putting everything together makes you feel like a genius. I highly recommend it if you’re after something fresh, intellectual, and truly one of a kind.
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Feature: How a French Firm Created PS4’s Answer to the Xbox Elite Controller
Talkin’ ’bout a Revolution.
Microsoft had Sony sweating in 2015. The American organisation had just announced the Xbox One Elite controller at E3 2015, a souped-up handset designed for serious gamers. With customisable button mapping, a premium-grade steel chassis, interchangeable rear paddles, and “hair trigger locks” enabling users to personalise tension, the device quickly established itself as the go-to pad for hardcore players. The problem? PlayStation didn’t have an answer.
Around the same time, the Japanese giant was at Nacon’s headquarters in Lille in order to sign-off on some unrelated licenses. The relatively new firm – established in 2014 as a subsidiary to publisher BigBen Interactive – was busy beavering away on a pro controller for the PC, and it had a prototype in its office which PlayStation paid particular attention to. The manufacturer had a task for the French company: could it pivot, and build a premium peripheral for the PlayStation 4 instead?
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The New Guilty Gear Unveils Two Returning Characters In Its Latest Trailer
The latest trailer for the new Guilty Gear shows off two more characters who are coming back for this upcoming release.
The game, which was revealed during Evo 2019 with a trailer featuring Sol Badguy and Ky Kiske, has been slowly unveiling its cast across a series of trailers. We found out that May is returning to the series not long after its initial reveal, as well as Axl Low. Now, in anticipation of a playable demo popping up at fighting tournament Arcrevo America 2019, two more fighters have been revealed.
First up is Chipp Zanuff, who appeared in the first game in the series as well as numerous sequels. He carries an arm-blade, as well as various ninja tools, such as a kunai and shuriken. He’s looking extremely jacked, and he’ll be able to divide himself up and attack as multiple copies of himself.
Potempkin is also shown off for the first time in this trailer. He’s another character who originated in the first Guilty Gear, and while he might look like a robot there’s actually a person under all that armor. Based on this trailer, it looks like he’ll have a lot of range with his attacks, although his size could also make him an easy target.
The most recent game in the Guilty Gear series, Guilty Gear Xrd: Rev 2, released in 2017. The final name for the new Guilty Gear has not yet been announced, but it will release on PlayStation 4.
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Terminator: Resistance’s Gameplay Trailer Shows How The Game Mixes Stealth And Action
Terminator: Resistance is the latest game set within the Terminator universe, and it’s going to pit you against the Terminators once again. The game casts players as Jacob Rivers, a character who is taking part in John Connor’s resistance against Skynet in the Terminator timeline established by the first two films. It’s set shortly after Judgement Day, and technically serves as a prequel to the original film, following events before Kyle Reese is sent back in time.
The new gameplay trailer gives us a look at the game’s combat, but also hints towards its stealthier elements. Your robot enemies will be impervious against regular weapons; if you’re not equipped with lasers, you’ll have to hide from the Terminators. The footage below shows Rivers shooting at classic T-1000 exoskeletons, as well as turrets and flying drones, but it also shows moments where you might have to avoid combat, or use an electro-knife to take down enemies.
The soundtrack should be familiar to any fans of the action movie franchise. It does not appear that the events of Terminator: Dark Fate, the latest film in the series, will factor in at all.
The last console game set in the Terminator universe, Terminator Salvation, released in 2010 to tepid reviews. Meanwhile the T-1000, as played by Arnold Schwarzenegger in the films, recently joined the cast of Mortal Kombat 11–he does not appear to feature in this game, though. Terminator: Resistance is releasing for PC, PS4 and Xbox One on November 15 in Europe and Australia, and then later on December 10 in North America.
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US Trailer for ‘Shooting the Mafia’ Doc About an Italian Photographer
“Imagine how they felt, being photographed.” Cohen Media Group has unveiled an official US trailer for the acclaimed documentary called Shooting the Mafia, which first premiered at both the Sundance & Berlin Film Festivals earlier this year. The doc film is a profile of famed Italian photographer Letizia Battaglia, the first woman to ever be employed as a photographer at a newspaper in Italy in the 1960s. She went on to take iconic photos of the Mafia and their many violent crimes during their worst era, receiving death threats and getting entangled in their world. She fought back by showing the public just how bad they were, never letting any pressure stop her from using her camera to tell the truth. This was one of my favorite films at the Berlin Film Festival this year, explaining that it’s “a fantastic, powerful doc that is both about a remarkable woman, and also a historical examination of how the Mafia lost its power over the years.” A must catch doc. ›››
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