It’s not as straightforward as people might hope. Will Powers, Pearl Abyss America’s marketing director, explained on the Dropped Frames podcast that while they understand the request for a public demo, it won’t be happening. He says the game is simply difficult to showcase effectively in a demo format.
Shutaro, known as the Curry Sage, sadly passed away on February 10th after a battle with pancreatic cancer. A message on his social media announced his death and expressed gratitude for all the support he received during his life. While his journey has ended, his creations will live on, and fans are encouraged to continue enjoying the games he made, according to a translation by ResetEra user Foffy.
Interest in the 28 Days Later series is booming, with three of the films currently ranking among the top ten most-watched on HBO Max. The original 28 Days Later is at number six, while 28 Years Later is just above it at number five. The 2007 sequel, 28 Weeks Later – which didn’t heavily involve the original director and writer – is at number eight, indicating that many viewers prefer the story as told by the creators of the first two films. This surge in viewership comes right before the digital release of 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, available to rent or buy online tomorrow, February 17th.
CyberConnect2 has announced a new game in the .hack action RPG series called .hack//Z.E.R.O. Bandai Namco owns the .hack series, but isn’t directly working on this project. While the specific consoles it will be released on haven’t been announced, it is confirmed to be in development for “home consoles.” Details about the game are currently limited, but it will once again be set within the in-game MMORPG, The World, and take place 10 years after previous installments. CyberConnect2 has hinted that this new game will feature more content relating to the real world than past .hack titles.
Asphalt Legends Unite became available on July 17, 2024, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (through Steam and the Epic Games Store), and mobile devices (iOS and Android).
On May 14, 2024, Braid Anniversary Edition became available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC (through Steam), and mobile devices (iOS and Android).
The positive reaction to the upcoming releases on Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox has been amazing, and it’s highlighted a lot of concerns people have. However, the developer assured Automaton-Media that releasing Final Fantasy 7 Remake on multiple platforms won’t affect the quality of the third game. They explained that their development process is designed to maintain quality regardless of the number of platforms.
Beyond aiming for a realistic look, many comic book costumes were considered old-fashioned or didn’t work well on film. What looked great in a comic book often didn’t translate to a real-life costume, appearing awkward or silly with realistic lighting and movement. To fix this, Marvel Studios often redesigned iconic outfits to fit the style of each movie. These successful designs eventually led to a trend where the comics themselves started to adopt the look of the movies, making things consistent for new readers. As a result, many modern comic book heroes now resemble their movie versions, even though the initial movie designs were quite different from how they originally appeared in the comics.
The first season of the series was praised for its incredible fight scenes, typical of the Shonen genre. But the second season saw a complete overhaul in visuals and art style when Shota Goshozono took over. This change followed Sunghoo Park’s departure from MAPPA after season one, as he founded his own studio, E&H Production. Now, rumors are circulating that another director with experience on Jujutsu Kaisen may also be leaving MAPPA, suggesting further staff changes.
When they invited Sony to their event, Sony replied with a thoughtful handwritten card and gift vouchers for a selection of PS5 games.