Gaming
Yooka-Laylee Quintuples Its Kickstarter Goal In 24 Hours
Yooka-Laylee has became the fastest video game to reach $1 million on Kickstarter. It reached the milestone in 6 hours, which knocks out the previous 7 hour record held by Torment: The Tides of Numenera. At the time of writing, the project has earned £1,276,868, or around $1.9 million USD, with more than 37 thousand backers. The game’s goal of £175,000 was actually reached in just 40 minutes.
Yooka-Laylee, formerly called Project Ukelele, is the spiritual successor to Banjo-Kazooie, the much-loved platformer series capable of stirring up tears of nostalgia in grown adults. Despite the series’ popularity, it’s been a long time since it’s had a title released thanks to the unclear status of the IP. Originally developed by Rare, the series was heavily associated with Nintendo until Microsoft bought it. The partnership didn’t work out. Most of the core team at Rare left shortly after. Nowadays Rare makes those dodgy Kinect sports games nobody buys, and the last we saw of Banjo-Kazooie was the 2008 Nuts and Bolts on Xbox 360 – a title fans don’t like to talk about.
But those members of Rare that left after the Microsoft takeover eventually came together again, forming their own company called Playtonic Studios. Yooka-Laylee is a Banjo-Kazooie game in everything but name, right down to the small-flying-animal-carrying-larger-non-flying-animal protagonists. But don’t worry – they quadruple checked with their lawyers. It’s not copyright infringement.
It’s not all that surprising to see Yooka-Laylee enjoy such a success on Kickstarter. Nostalgia is big business and projects that evoke our childhood memories have a history of success when it comes to crowdfunding. Banjo-Kazooie is no exception, and given that the 0nly platformers these days are from Nintendo and a few indie developers, it makes sense that people are seeing a hole Yooka-Laylee can fill.
Hitting the £1 million mark assures the game’s release across all the major platforms – Wii U, Xbox One, PS4, PC, Linux and Mac. Some people have expressed surprise over Playtonic’s decision to develop for Wii U, given that most developers have dropped the console like a hot potato. But it makes sense for the spiritual successor of a series that historically shared close ties with Nintendo, especially given the fact that Playtonic have designed Yooka-Laylee too pull all of our nostalgic strings.
With its original team now working on Yooka-Laylee, it’s unclear what future Rare faces. But there have been rumours they will present a new game at E3 and fans are hopeful for something new and exciting from the once great developer.
Gaming
Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.46 introduces an exciting addition to the roster of exclusive cars available in the PS5 and PS4 racing game
Gran Turismo 7 has just received an exciting update to version 1.46 on both PS5 and PS4. This latest update introduces a unique addition to the game: the Škoda Vision Gran Turismo, a car that you won’t come across in any other game. Škoda makes its debut in the franchise with a visionary study of a single-seater, all-electric racing concept car, designed exclusively for the Polyphony Digital racer.
Once you’ve downloaded update 1.46, you’ll have the opportunity to test drive not one but two additional cars: the AFEELA Prototype 2024 and the iconic Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 Sport Coupe ’70. Get ready for an exhilarating ride! Watch as they take to the track in the video above.
Additionally, the update introduces a new menu for players to tackle in the GT Café. At Collector Level 38, players have the opportunity to delve into the fascinating world of Ferrari 12-cylinder engines, gaining knowledge and expanding their collection. In World Circuits, players can look forward to exciting new events such as the Japanese Clubman Cup 550, the American FR Challenge 550, and the Vision Gran Turismo Trophy. For all the avid fans of Photo Mode, there’s an exciting opportunity to explore the captivating city of San Diego in a brand new Scape.
What are your thoughts on the latest update for Gran Turismo 7? Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments section.
Gaming
ReFantazio Takes a Different Approach to Romance, Setting Itself Apart from the Persona Games
Atlus’ highly anticipated RPG, Metaphor: ReFantazio, appears to incorporate familiar systems reminiscent of the developer’s acclaimed Persona series. The game features turn-based battles that heavily rely on exploiting enemy weaknesses. Additionally, players have the ability to summon warrior spirits during combat. However, the most significant aspect of this game, which will be discussed in this article, is the bonding system. Through this system, players can spend time with important characters and gain deeper insights into their personalities and stories.
In contrast to the Persona games, the bonding system ends at that point. Unfortunately, players will be unable to pursue romantic relationships with their beloved waifus, which may come as a disappointment to those who have developed strong feelings for Hulkenberg, the party’s charismatic red-haired elven knight.
According to Siliconera, the absence of romance came up during a recent question and answer session. Atlus emphasized the continued opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with your allies while also introducing additional narratives through substories. In addition, familiarizing yourself with the supporting characters will grant you access to new archetypes, which serve as the game’s character classes.
In the Persona games, romance is not obligatory; rather, it serves as a means to customize your playthrough. However, it is quite unexpected that Metaphor has chosen not to pursue such a venture, considering the significant amount of discussion it typically generates!
Were you anticipating any romantic elements in Metaphor? If you’re not satisfied with your pre-order, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section below.
Gaming
Shift Up unveils the intriguing details behind the physical packaging of Stellar Blade for the PS5
It appears that many
are eagerly anticipating the launch of the highly anticipated PS5 exclusive, Stellar Blade. Shift Up, the developer, has shared a lengthy video showcasing the “secrets” found in the physical box of the game for PS5. From what we can gather, these secrets include a reversible cover/dust jacket and a download code for cosmetic items.
We must clarify that while we do appreciate the variant cover, it may be more appealing than the game’s standard art. However, it is not something we would typically classify as a “secret.”. However, what’s interesting is that Shift Up has confirmed through the comments section that this will be the case in all regions. Additionally, the visually striking action RPG will remain uncensored worldwide.
「Stellar Blade」 Physical Package Secrets⚠️#StellarBlade #PS5 #Disc pic.twitter.com/WQSzKUSDQ4
— StellarBlade (@StellarBlade) April 22, 2024
It’s refreshing to witness a developer going the extra mile for physical collectors, and it’s evident that the developer is determined to leave a favorable mark in the console realm. Stellar Blade is set to make its highly anticipated debut this Friday, April 26th, exclusively on the PS5.
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