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entertainment1 year ago

"Nickel Boys": A Powerful Lens on America's Racist History

RaMell Ross's film "Nickel Boys," based on Colson Whitehead's novel, offers a groundbreaking first-person perspective on the US's racist past, focusing on the human experience during the Jim Crow era. The film, which has received critical acclaim and award nominations, uses innovative cinematography to immerse viewers in the lives of two boys at an abusive reform school, challenging traditional narrative forms and providing a transformative view of black experience.

via BBC.com|
#entertainment#first-person-perspective#jim-crow-era
entertainment1 year ago

'Nickel Boys': A Radical Adaptation Blending Film and Game Storytelling

RaMell Ross's film adaptation of "Nickel Boys" employs a rare first-person perspective, drawing comparisons to video games where this technique is common. The film, based on Colson Whitehead's novel about a reform school, uses this style to create empathy and explore identity, similar to narrative-driven games like "Gone Home" and "What Remains of Edith Finch." While innovative in cinema, this storytelling approach is familiar to gamers, highlighting a cross-medium influence.

via Polygon|
#entertainment#film-adaptation#first-person-perspective
gaming2 years ago

"Will 'Cyberpunk 2' Ditch First-Person Perspective?"

CD Projekt Red's quest director, Paweł Sasko, discussed the possibility of a third person toggle in the sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, stating that while the first-person perspective is a defining characteristic of the game, they are open to exploring the option. While some players desire the ability to see their custom character more, others argue that the first-person perspective enhances immersion and combat mechanics. The decision to include a third person toggle would require careful consideration to maintain the game's unique visual identity and storytelling vision.

via Forbes|
#cdpr#cyberpunk-2077#first-person-perspective
gaming2 years ago

CD Projekt Provides Update on Cyberpunk 2077 Sequel Plans

CD Projekt Red does not regret making Cyberpunk 2077 a first-person game and believes it helped establish the game's unique identity. The developer is yet to decide whether the upcoming Cyberpunk 2, codenamed Orion, will have a third-person option. CD Projekt Red is currently focused on the next Witcher game, Polaris, set to release in 2025, and development on Orion has entered the conceptual design phase.

via IGN|
#cd-projekt-red#cyberpunk-2077#first-person-perspective
animal-behavior2 years ago

Farm Cat's Hunting Skills Exposed Through Tiny Camera Experiment

A YouTuber attached an Insta360 Go 2 camera to his farm cat's collar to capture its first-person perspective. The resulting footage showed the cat, named Junior, exploring the farm and discovering a rat in the barn. However, Junior didn't show much interest in hunting the rat. Later, the cat found a dead rat and alerted its owner. The owner's dog, equipped with the same camera, was more helpful in dealing with the rat infestation. The dog also stumbled upon remains of a deer leg.

via Futurism|
#animal-behavior#farm-cat#first-person-perspective
gaming2 years ago

"Assassin's Creed Nexus VR: First-Person Assassinations with Iconic Characters and a Holiday Release Confirmed"

Ubisoft has unveiled Assassin's Creed Nexus, the first game in the series to offer a first-person perspective in virtual reality. Players can take on the roles of Ezio, Kassandra, and Connor to explore untold stories set in three different time periods. The game will allow players to physically act out classic AC moves and use their various weapons more naturally. It will also include accessibility features such as a teleportation movement system and options for players with a fear of heights. Assassin's Creed Nexus will be available on Meta Quest 2 and 3 during the holiday season of 2023.

via The Verge|
#accessibility-features#assassins-creed#first-person-perspective