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We all know the story, No Man’s Sky got released a year ago to be one of the most disappointing games in the market. After a while of radio silence, Hello games did a few weird things like that one debacle where the page itself posted that No Man’s Sky was a mistake but then retracted the statement. And the foundations update also came to nobody’s interest. Even so, it’s obvious that Hello Games still had some aces up their sleeves.

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However, none of the people who have been keeping up with the progress with Hello Games expected to be involved into an Alternate Reality Game of big proportions that is all a teaser to an upcoming update in August. It started when moderators of the NMS subreddit got a few packages in the mail. These packages contained a poster and a cassette each.

Atlas Foundation and the Waking Titan

The /r/NoMansSkyGame moderator UnimatrixZeroOne mentioned that the casettes had a string that read “706s7274616p” that, when ran through ROT13 and converting the resulting hex string, translated to “portal.” After a few progressions, several documents got uncovered that teased developments in the No Man’s Sky universe. Which ended with a file that made clear the update was going to be released somewhere during August of this year. The document had the signature “S.M.” which obviously are the initials of everyone’s favorite liar Sean Murray.

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Even after the supposed leads went cold, fans found out that a website by Atlas Foundation (The No Man’s Sky main organization) sprung to life, requesting access via e-mail. After an e-mail is registered and confirmed, players got questions on their email of some sort of poll, the questions were along the lines of “What does it mean to have a realistic dream?”

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Like always, I have decided to add further into the discussion and decided to look at the coding of the website itself. To my surprise, I found out that there were hidden lines of code for scripts. I have no clue what they are but I’ll leave them so you can commentate what these scripts do. I also found this image while scrubbing the page and clicking on the text below a colored image on the right side.

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One last development came about. Yesterday a Twitch livestream sprung up with the name Waking titan, the livestream itself is a message of Doctor Elizabeth. The CEO of Atlas Foundation, talking directly to the audience about a series of tasks that people need to do collectively and individually come July 21. People have also applied for the Level 4 Atlas ID’s, and truly this has been one of the most important developments.

Whatever Hello Games has in their sleeves has caught the attention of the gaming community and ARG communities in general. This is one a very interesting ARG and I am so in regardless of the game, in the end. Everyone loves to solve mysteries during ARG’s on the Internet. If there is any significant update. We’ll make sure to update you on it

I always wanted to be a journalist who listens. The Voice of the Unspoken and someone heavily involved in the gaming community. From playing as a leader of a competitive multi-branch team to organizing tournaments for the competitive scene to being involved in a lot of gaming communities. I want to keep moving forward as a journalist.

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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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