Bethesda wowed audiences during E3 with its reveal of Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, partially thanks to clips of fake television shows and commercials from a Nazi-occupied United States. These snippets only hinted at the kind of world players would face in Wolfenstein II. Now, Bethesda is posting full versions of these videos on its YouTube channel, and they’re probably the kind of programming that would have aired in America had the Nazis won.
The most recent video is the fictional game show “German or Else!” and feels straight out of the 1960s. The show’s stage is bright and colorful, but the audio and video quality is muted and grainy, as if the show were being watched through an old cathode ray tube television. Everything in the video, from the music to the title sign font, screams classic 60s television, which helps make the trailer feel authentic, or at least as authentic as you can get with an alternate history game show.
The game show starts innocently enough, but it quickly turns dark without losing the cheery attitude. The host asks the two contestants to guess the German translations of abstract nouns in several sentences. Each sentence is clearly meant to hammer in the propaganda that Nazis are superior and everyone should obey them. Furthermore, the losing contestant looks absolutely terrified throughout the video, as if the show hides a terrible secret (spoiler warning: the game show does hide a terrible secret). While the winner gets 1000 Deutsche marks, the loser is forced to go to a re-education camp — something the audience applauds and loves. The show segment ends with the host stating, “Remember, only 173 days left of English. Make sure you’re prepared,” after which credits full of German names scroll by, and the trailer finishes on some Wolfenstein II gameplay.
The ending of the game show illustrates how horrible life is for Americans in Wolfenstein II. English, the most common language in the United States, is being supplanted by German; marks are the national currency instead of dollars, and anyone who can’t keep up with the changes is forced into historically accurate re-education camps. Everything that isn’t an architectural style or a strawberry milkshake (or the KKK) is being replaced with a German/Nazi equivalent. However, the Nazis, quite ironically, spread their propaganda by appropriating American culture and corrupting it so that even the most kid-friendly aspects espouse the sick and twisted ideals of the Nazi regime. Then again, the Nazi Swastika is a corrupted version of an ancient Asian religious symbol, so Nazis making something innocent synonymous with evil is nothing new. Still, the game show, thanks to its little touches and details, is a gut punch to any red-blooded American and makes the world of Wolfenstein feel believable. Those who made the trailer should feel proud they created such a horribly brilliant and realistic fake game show.
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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