The Alien Movie series has been a rather linear story. However, Ridley Scott at some point lost his mind and decided to make the prequel not a prequel to Alien. Prometheus was a snail’s pace of a movie packed with symbolism. It was also pointed out by many fans how Charlize Theron’s character could have moved to the side to avoid the rolling alien ship of death. Needless to say, Prometheus left many of us Alien fans confused. Scott then announced another Alien movie in the works as well as a Prometheus sequel. Don’t worry, we all were confused by this as well.
Alien: Covenant is a sequel to Prometheus and a prequel to Alien. The setting takes place ten years after Prometheus. The Covenant is the first colonization mission, with seven years until their arrival at their targeted planet. Along with the crew, The Covenant carries 2,000 people in cryosleep as well as embryos. The ship’s crew consists of Daniels “Dany” Branson (Katherine Waterston) – a terraforming expert and the Ripley in this film, Tennessee (Danny McBride) – the ship’s pilot and wisecracker, and Christopher Oram (Billy Crudup) – a man of faith thrust into the position of Captain after tragic accident. David Fassbender takes the role of the synthetic yet again, this time in the role of Walter, a more robotic synthetic, unlike David who was more emotional.
The movie begins with a flashback of David’s “birth” and a conversation with Peter Weyland (Guy Pearce) about creation and how Robots will outlive their creators. It’s a chilling moment, and then we are thrust onto the Covenant where Walter is taking charge of the ship while the humans sleep. A space storm hits the ship, forcing the crew to wake up early and attend to the damage on the ship. Several members of the crew die in this event, including the ship’s Captain. As the crew makes repairs and mourn their dead, they receive a signal of a woman singing John Denver’s Country Roads. The source leads them to a planet that is better for hosting human life over their original objective. They decide to check the planet out to see if it indeed the Paradise they are seeking. Of course we know this is an Alien movie and we know what happens when you land on a planet in this creation.
I was hoping this movie would go back to what Alien originally was: a terrifying experience that made the audience cringe as the characters walked down dark narrow hallways expecting the Xenomorph to pop out. Instead, we got more Prometheus than Alien in this flick. Ridley Scott has taken what was an amazing horror franchise and turned into a philosophical debate. Something of this nature suits movies like The Matrix or even the upcoming Blade Runner. It doesn’t work for any movie under the Alien banner. We don’t get any terror, we lack that scary silence of space, and the claustrophobia of the spaceship. We instead get the iconic things from the Alien movies: The Facehuggers, The Eggs, the chestbursters and the new backbursters. Covenant is a mess of two ideologies clashing, one wanting to explore a philosophical debate between humans creating robots, thus becoming gods and being a prequel to a great horror franchise. The Xenomorph isn’t even as terrifying as it should be, it’s just honestly there because the movie has Alien in its title.
We don’t get to connect to the crew as we should. I honestly didn’t cheer for Dany or any of the others. It felt like the actors aside from Fassbender were in some high school play, merely there for show and to help move the story along. It felt rushed and condensed, and nothing like what a movie with Alien in the title should be.
If you must see this movie in a theater, do it as a matinee, sadly no IMAX for this one. Otherwise just wait for Redbox on this film.
Helldivers 2 proved to be a surprising success, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the gaming industry. As per Circana analyst Mat Piscatella, it currently ranks as Sony’s seventh highest grossing game in the United States to date, trailing behind a trio of Spider-Man titles, a couple of God of War games, and Ghost of Tsushima. It’s only been on the market for less than three months and is not even being sold at full price.
According to Piscatella, a significant factor contributing to the game’s success is its release on PC. He mentioned that, based on Circana’s Player Engagement Tracker, the game has consistently ranked first in terms of active users on Steam in the US since its launch, including April. The release of Helldivers 2 on both PlayStation and PC has been an extraordinary triumph.
He stated that Helldivers 2 has already become the seventh highest-grossing Sony-published game in history. Without a PC, it would not currently be considered one of the top 20 games. While I’m emphasizing the success of the PC SKU, it’s important to note that I’m not disregarding the success of the PlayStation SKU. I just wanted to clarify that. This launch has proven to be incredibly successful.
Prior to the release of Helldivers 2, Sony made it clear that they would be launching their live service-style titles simultaneously on both the PS5 and PC. The success of this approach will undoubtedly strengthen their strategic vision. It will be intriguing to witness if the company reveals official sales figures in the near future, as the title appears to be one of the platform holder’s most successful sellers to date.
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The developer of Stellar Blade for the PS5 Expressing gratitude to the fans for their unwavering support amidst a recent controversy surrounding censorship
Shift Up, the Korean developer, seems to be reconsidering its contentious alterations to the Stellar Blade outfit. In a message to fans, they have urged everyone to stay tuned for updates and expressed gratitude for the passionate feedback from players. For those who may not be aware, a petition gained significant attention over the weekend when gamers discovered changes made to a few of the game’s costumes through a day-one patch.
The launch day update includes a fantastic New Game + mode, but some players were disappointed by the changes made to protagonist Eve’s outfit. These alterations sparked debates about censorship. Director Hyung-Tae Kim later clarified that this was the studio’s original vision, but he acknowledged that it may require further persuasion to win over users. Internal discussions were also underway to address any concerns.
Thanks to all our Stellar Blade fans for your passion & feedback. Stay tuned for updates🤍 pic.twitter.com/jCRzM4OQBS
— StellarBlade (@StellarBlade) May 1, 2024
There is no definitive confirmation regarding the reversal of the outfits, but considering the language used in the statement and the widespread controversy surrounding the alterations, it is highly likely that a future patch will restore the original costumes. If you want to get a sneak peek at all of Eve’s different outfits and learn how to unlock them, be sure to take a look at our comprehensive guide, All Outfits and How to Get Them.
It’s quite possible. Fans all over the world are interested in Shift Up’s highly anticipated action-adventure game, Stellar Blade. With its captivating post-apocalyptic setting reminiscent of Nier and a compelling protagonist named Eve, it’s no wonder the game has generated such widespread attention.
The game consistently impresses with its stunning visuals and high-octane action, leaving players in awe with each new trailer.
Yet, just like other noteworthy second-party and third-party game releases, fans are pondering: Will Stellar Blade be available on PC?
In this article, we delve into the details to determine the platform availability of the highly anticipated title.
Will Stellar Blade be available on PC? Allow me to provide you with the answer.
Unfortunately, Stellar Blade will not be available on PC, at least not initially. Currently, the game is only available on PlayStation 5 starting on April 26, 2024.
Regrettably, it appears that there is no indication of a potential PC release for Stellar Blade in the future. In most cases, trailers for PlayStation timed-exclusive titles conclude with a disclaimer that specifies the duration of their exclusivity.
In the Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth launch trailer, it is explicitly stated that the game will only be accessible on other platforms starting on May 29, 2024.
Regrettably, when it comes to the stellar blade, there is no indication of such.
It’s important to note that Sony Entertainment Interactive published Stellar Blade, unlike Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. This means that the chances of it being released on PC or other platforms in the near future are even slimmer.
However, it is worth noting that there is a chance the game might be released on PC in the future, given PlayStation’s track record of bringing their exclusive titles to the platform. However, it could be a while before this comes to fruition.
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