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gamingentertainment1 year ago

"Guild Wars 2 Introduces Gamer-Branded Flower Seeds"

Guild Wars 2 has collaborated with advertising agencies to offer free gamer-branded flower seeds in the UK, with varieties including passiflora, flax, and crimson sunflower. Interested individuals can apply for the seeds on Seed Saga's website, but should be aware that providing their address and email is required. The collaboration has sparked mixed reactions, with some viewing it as a sign of consumer capitalism and others finding it amusing.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|
#collaboration#gamer-branded-flower-seeds#gamingentertainment
gamingentertainment1 year ago

"Get Fallout Games for Free with Amazon Prime, but There's a Catch"

Amazon Prime members can now play Fallout 3 and New Vegas for free via Amazon's cloud streaming service, Luna, but the experience is marred by noticeable lag, hitching, and image quality issues. Playing these RPGs on Luna means missing out on the ability to mod the games, which is a significant drawback for PC gamers. Additionally, the games will only be available on Luna and Prime until October 10, and are also available for free on PC and Xbox via Game Pass.

via Kotaku|
#amazon#bethesda#fallout
gamingentertainment1 year ago

"Rumors Swirl: Ghost of Tsushima PC Port Announcement Expected Next Week"

A PC version of Ghost of Tsushima, the 2020 PlayStation 4 hit, may be announced next week, according to reports. Sony's PC output has been increasing, and the success of recent PC releases like Helldivers 2 has shown potential for the company. The game's popularity has also led to a film adaptation and efforts to rebuild a shrine on the real island of Tsushima.

via Video Games Chronicle|
#gaming#gamingentertainment#ghost-of-tsushima
gamingentertainment1 year ago

"Insider Claims Ghost of Tsushima PC Port Announcement Imminent"

Insider Shpeshal Nick suggests that the PC version of Ghost of Tsushima may be confirmed soon, potentially with the Director's Cut content. The game, a major success for Sucker Punch, has not yet been ported to PC despite other PlayStation titles making the transition. If the port happens, it could include the Iki Island expansion and the cooperative multiplayer mode, Rivals. The game's success has also led to a movie adaptation directed by Chad Stahelski.

via Wccftech|
#gamingentertainment#ghost-of-tsushima#insider-information
gamingentertainment1 year ago

"Ubisoft Launches Bite-Sized Rainbow Six Game Exclusively on Netflix"

Ubisoft has launched a new mobile game called Rainbow Six: Smol in collaboration with Netflix, featuring a colorful and approachable take on the typically gritty franchise. The game, available on iOS and Android through Netflix games, offers a top-down viewpoint and cutesy art style while retaining the franchise's core elements. Developed by a small team at Ubisoft, the game was designed around the subscription platform, prioritizing player experience over monetization. This release is part of an ongoing collaboration between Ubisoft and Netflix, as the streaming service continues to expand its focus on gaming.

via The Verge|
#collaboration#gamingentertainment#mobile-game
gamingentertainment1 year ago

"Dune-Inspired Expansion and Controller Take Microsoft Flight Simulator to New Heights"

Microsoft Flight Simulator has released a free Dune expansion featuring the Royal Atreides Ornithopter from the upcoming Dune: Part Two movie, offering tutorials, time trials, and a rescue mission. The expansion is a tie-in with the movie and allows players to fly the ornithopter in a science fiction setting within the realistic physics simulation of the game. This expansion was announced alongside Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, which will include a range of aerial jobs, and also offers a chance to win a custom Dune-themed Xbox and controller.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|
#dune#expansion#gamingentertainment
gamingentertainment1 year ago

Kojima's Physint: Blurring the Line Between Gaming and Cinema

Hideo Kojima's new project, PHYSINT, blurs the lines between game and movie, with Sony Interactive Entertainment and Columbia Pictures involved. Kojima revealed that the game will be both a game and a movie simultaneously, aiming to create an experience where players' mothers might mistake it for a film. He also discussed his return to the action espionage genre, influenced by feedback from fans and a conversation with Guillermo del Toro, emphasizing that while the output is a game, it will closely resemble a movie due to collaboration with various creators.

via Push Square|
#game-development#gamingentertainment#hideo-kojima
gamingentertainment1 year ago

"Kojima's Physint: A Game Inspired by Fan Desires and Personal Reflection"

Hideo Kojima announced a new action-espionage game called Physint, inspired by Metal Gear fans and a health scare in 2020. Described as a blend of game and movie, Physint aims to push the boundaries between film and games with near life-like graphics. Kojima's health scare prompted him to reconsider his priorities and return to the action-espionage genre, despite initial thoughts of retiring. The game is still in early development, with Kojima Productions working on other projects, suggesting a potential release during the PlayStation 6 era.

via Polygon|
#action-espionage-game#gamingentertainment#health-scare
gamingentertainment1 year ago

"Disney's $1.5B Investment in Epic Games for Fortnite Universe Expansion"

Disney is taking a $1.5 billion stake in Epic Games to create an expansive "games and entertainment universe" that will integrate characters from Disney's extensive catalog into Fortnite and other projects using Epic's Unreal Engine. The collaboration aims to offer players the ability to engage with Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, and other franchises in a persistent and interoperable ecosystem. This partnership represents Disney's largest foray into gaming and signifies Epic's commitment to expanding Fortnite beyond its original multiplayer shooter roots.

via TechCrunch|
#collaboration#disney#epic-games
gamingentertainment1 year ago

"Kojima's New Action Espionage Game: A Return to Stealth for PlayStation"

PlayStation has announced a new project called Physint with Hideo Kojima, the creator of Metal Gear Solid, which aims to reinvent the action-espionage genre. This next-generation game will be an original IP and will also be made into a movie. Production will begin after Death Stranding 2, set to arrive in 2025, and Kojima expressed confidence that this title will be the culmination of his 40-year game production career, aiming to transcend the barriers between film and video games.

via Eurogamer.net|
#action-espionage#gamingentertainment#hideo-kojima
gamingentertainment2 years ago

"Until Dawn Set to Haunt PS5 and PC Soon"

Supermassive Games' popular horror game Until Dawn is reportedly getting a new version for PS5 and PC, with an official announcement expected within the next two weeks. The release may be a remaster or full-on remake, and the news follows the recent announcement of a movie adaptation of the game. This development aligns with Sony's trend of expanding its first-party franchises into other media.

via Eurogamer.net|
#gamingentertainment#horror#pc
gamingentertainment2 years ago

"Nintendo Attorney Lookalike Issues Cease and Desist to Palworld Modder Over Pokémon Mods"

A modder who replaced creatures in Palworld with Pokémon received a cease and desist from a man resembling a Nintendo lawyer, sparking speculation about the authenticity of the encounter. Some believe the lawyer may have been generated by AI, while legal experts pushed back on the modder's claims. Nintendo declined to comment on the issue.

via Hard Drive|
#cease-and-desist#copyright-infringement#gamingentertainment
gamingentertainment2 years ago

"Second Dinner's Marvel Snap Game Secures $100M in Funding"

Second Dinner, developer of Marvel Snap, secures $100 million investment from Griffin Gaming Partners to continue developing Marvel Snap for years and to work on new projects. The investment will also support the incubation of original IP and the commercialization of new titles. The game, which has seen rapid success since its release, is now fully cross-platform and the majority of the team is focused on its development, with plans for additional "super super fun" projects in the works.

via Polygon|
#funding#game-development#gamingentertainment
gamingentertainment2 years ago

"Wizards of the Coast Admits Using AI Art in Magic: The Gathering Marketing"

Wizards of the Coast initially denied using AI art in a marketing image for Magic: The Gathering, but later admitted to incorporating "some AI components" after fans pointed out inconsistencies. This comes after the company had banned AI artwork in its products in 2023 due to previous controversies. The incident has sparked frustration among artists and highlighted the challenges companies face in monitoring the use of generative AI art tools as they become more prevalent.

via Polygon|
#ai-art#artist-guidelines#controversy
gamingentertainment2 years ago

"Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings Clash: Predictions, Tickets, and Injuries Update"

The Detroit Lions' Madden 24 simulations return with a mod to improve CPU vs. CPU gameplay, aiming for more accurate results compared to real NFL games. The live simulation for the Lions vs. Vikings Week 18 game will be streamed on Twitch and YouTube, with past simulations showing improved accuracy with the mod. Fans can watch the event on Saturday, January 6, at 10 a.m. ET.

via Pride Of Detroit|
##detroitlions#gamingentertainment