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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.

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Gran Turismo 7 Update 1.46 introduces an exciting addition to the roster of exclusive cars available in the PS5 and PS4 racing game

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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.

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ReFantazio Takes a Different Approach to Romance, Setting Itself Apart from the Persona Games

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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.

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Shift Up unveils the intriguing details behind the physical packaging of Stellar Blade for the PS5

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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.

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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