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Ridiculously Homophobic Game Pulled From Steam Greenlight

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A point-and-click shooter has been pulled from Steam Greenlight just hours after it was uploaded. The game, titled “Kill The F*****” (censoring added) was about as terrible as it sounds. Based on the trailer, players would be tasked with shooting people as they run past. The game would award players for shooting gay or transgender people (who would be wearing pink clothes) while punishing them for shooting straight people. The game then celebrates by shouting at you such delightful slogans as, “Straight Pride!” or “AIDS carrier eliminated.”

The developer behind this monstrosity is Skaldic Games. Or, at least, that’s what the guy who made it, Randall Herman, is calling himself. On his website, he said it was originally going to be a minigame as part of his survival game, The Shelter: A Survival Story, but he decided to release it alone on Greenlight because he wanted to “see people’s reactions.” Apparently, Herman felt tired of “people being overly sensitive and how easily offended people are by every little thing, especially with LGBT issues.”

The game was so offensive, voice actors who contributed to the project have since announced they were not aware of what the game was about. Rachel Lally, one of the voice actors, wrote a lengthy but well-said message to Herman on her Facebook page about the game.

I have many LGBT close and dear friends, family, co-workers and acquaintances. I also work with young people, some of whom are struggling with the realisation that they may be LGBT. This is difficult in a society where they are in the minority, as a result the LGBT community globally are victimised, alienated, made to feel ashamed and suffer from depression and mental illnesses in far higher numbers than their straight friends. Gay people are seven times more likely to attempt suicide and according to statistics from the police in Ireland 70% of the LGBT community have experienced severe verbal harassment and violence.

Lally also indicated she was misled by Herman about the content of the game. She said she originally was led to believe there would be “artistic merit” to the game, since it came to Greenlight she found that she is “totally at odds with your (Herman’s) thinking and it seems what Skaldic games now stands for.”

Lally says she is waiting for an apology from Herman, to which Herman’s website already has a response: “As for an apology. Ain’t gonna happen. To everyone that got overly offended. Good, thats what we were going for. Just wait for our next game we are working on, it’s gonna be way more offensive as this one.” Herman has expressed at length on his website what a great idea he thinks it was to make a game for the purposes of “pissing off these people.” It’s not entirely clear what he means by “these people,” so I’m going to assume he just wanted to anger everyone. Fortunately, once the game came to light through game critic Jim Sterling’s Youtube page, Steam was quick to remove the game for violating its terms of service.

For those curious to see the game in action, here’s Jim Sterling’s video, although I don’t recommend it. It will only remind you of everything that’s wrong with this world. Obviously, this video is NSFW and comes with a major content warning.

Steam launched Greenlight back in 2012, and originally anybody could upload any game they wanted. To stop people from launching joking or fake submissions, they introduced a $100 fee for developers wanting to submit their games. There have been calls to further moderate Greenlight, mostly due to the amount of rubbish games it constantly seems to produce. But Herman’s game has highlighted the other problem with a near completely unmoderated store – seriously offensive content can get up. Ever since Hatred, a game in which the player must violently kill every human they encounter, was allowed to stay on Greenlight, it seems developers have been testing the store’s limits more and more. But at least Hatred is indiscriminate – it encourages violence towards everybody.

Rhiannon likes video games and she likes writing, so she decided to combine them. As well as writing about video games, she also belts out the occasional science fiction or fantasy story, edits videos, and eats strawberry oreos. In that order.

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Documentary Explores the Making of the Highly Praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for PS5

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Square Enix has launched a captivating documentary series that explores the intricate process behind the creation of the highly praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. In the first episode, titled “Shaping the World,” the developer delves into the process of reimagining the expansive PS1 map of the original game into a vast sandbox for the PS5. The film includes personal stories shared by directors Naoki Hamaguchi and Tetsuya Nomura, as well as other important members of the team.

This reimagining of the all-time PlayStation classic was truly enjoyable. In our review, we praised Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth for its ability to enhance the already impressive combat system of Remake. The game truly shines in its portrayal of an iconic RPG setting. If you have a deep appreciation for the original PS1 game and found enjoyment in Remake, then Rebirth’s character-focused adventure will surely captivate you from start to finish.

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Gran Turismo 7 for the PS5 and PS4 shows continuous improvement

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While Sony may not classify Gran Turismo 7 as a live-service game, the team at Polyphony Digital certainly approaches it with a similar mindset. The game continues to impress with every new update, and although v1.44 may be smaller compared to previous versions, it still manages to enhance the already extensive content of this simulation racer.

The update, now available worldwide, introduces three new cars: the Audi R8 Coupé V10 Plus ’16, the Lamborghini Urus ’18, and the Toyota GT-One (TS020) ’99. Furthermore, it introduces three fresh events to World Circuits, an extra menu to conquer in the GT Café single-player campaign, and a collection of livery stickers inspired by the upcoming Highspeed Étoile anime, set to debut next week in Japan.

If you’re not already acquainted with Highspeed Étoile, you can watch a trailer right here. “Sony has announced that a collection of 26 stickers, consisting of 8 title logos and 18 main character stickers, will be made available for a limited time,” stated Sony on the PS Blog. In addition, Fukushima will be included as a backdrop in the title’s beloved photography mode.

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TopSpin 2K25 appears to be a standout title in the recent PS5 and PS4 gameplay showcase

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This author has consistently praised the realistic portrayal of tennis in TopSpin 4. After more than a decade, we are thrilled to witness the release of TopSpin 2K25, which expands upon the success of its renowned predecessor. This gameplay video provides a comprehensive overview of the features discussed in our recent preview while also incorporating relevant footage to enhance understanding.

The series’ swing system sets it apart from arcade-style games like Virtua Tennis, as it requires players to charge up their shots in a different way. In order to succeed, timing is crucial, and fortunately, a new meter above your player will assist you in achieving that. Surfaces have their own distinct characteristics, such as clay, where you’ll experience a noticeable amount of sliding.

The game ensures that every player has a distinct set of animations, adding a touch of individuality to each competitor. The courts, found in all Grand Slams, possess a remarkable amount of individuality and charm. It is mentioned in the video that with each in-game season, players can expect a plethora of additional content, such as animation packs. This indicates that there will be plenty to anticipate even after the game’s initial release.

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