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Ready Player One Trailer Breakdown with Easter Eggs

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San Diego Comic Con is probably the world’s biggest comic convention. At least in the Hollywood eyes. The bigger companies go to the famous Hall H to show off what upcoming projects they have. Releasing trailers, Clips, and Artwork. This year, we were fortunate enough to get a whole number of geeky goodies for our hungry eyes. Most importantly, in my opinion, we finally got a look at the movie adaptation of Ernest Cline’s Ready Player One.

From someone that’s read the book and plans on re-reading it, this is so exciting. It was announced a few years back that Steven Spielberg would be taking hold of the project, with Ernest Cline himself working with Spielberg to maintain the integrity of the book. As we all know, Hollywood can completely destroy the adaptations of books. Even upset the fans. But this doesn’t seem to be the case. Atleast at the moment. The first trailer was released at SDCC and it looks incredible.

For anyone that’s a fan of the book (and if you haven’t read it yet, what are you waiting for?!)  The trailer showed off some of the key points we remember from the book. Personally, I got goosebumps when Wade, the main character, jumped into the back of the van, put his gloves on, then put the Oasis immersion rig over his eyes. The trailer also featured alot of easter eggs. In the book, Ernest Cline mentions ALOT of memorable characters and features from 80s movies and tv shows.

It seems like in the trailer though, Hollywood has brought some of the modern day easter eggs. Which you’ll be able to see in the slideshow below. First, as what looks to be Parzival (Wade’s name in the Oasis) walking into Ogden Marrow’s party. As he walks through the doors, two people are walking out that closely resemble Deadpool and Harley Quinn. As we get further into the trailer Parzival is standing on a cliff with the Iron Giant walking behind him. Could this also mean that we get a cameo voiceover from Vin Diesel?

As we continue in the trailer it looks to be Aech’s, Parzival’s best friend, character in the Oasis shooting at some pretty familiar faces. One looks to be Freddy Krueger with Duke Nukem behind him. Awesome, Right? There’s a couple more later in the trailer when all the IOI employees enter their cars. You can first see the A-Team van in the slew of IOI cars. You can also see what looks to be Lara Croft, from Tomb Raider, talking with Dizzy Wallin of Gears of War.

The book was absolutely filled with all these easter eggs and cameos. While reading the book, I was excited when i caught those little cameos. Not only does it add a bit of fun to the story but it sends you back to relive those moments almost alongside the character. Check out the trailer and the slideshow and tell me what you think. Can you spot any more easter eggs in the trailer?

“In a virtual world called Oasis, a teenager finds himself competing in a treasure hunt against ruthless foes after the game’s founder dies and the fortune that he leaves behind is the grand prize.” Ready Player One has a 2018 release date with no definite day yet. Ready Player One features actors Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, T.J. Miller, Ben Mendelsohn, Simon Pegg, and Mark Rylance. The movie is being directed by Steven Spielberg with screenplay by Zak Penn and Ernest Cline.

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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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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.

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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