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Uncharted: The Lost Legacy Behind-the-Scenes Look

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Naughty Dog has released a behind-the-scenes look at the upcoming game Uncharted: The Lost Legacy. Creative Director Shaun Escayg and Game Director Kurt Margenau discuss the origin of the story, the relationship between main characters and the villain as well as some new information about game mechanics.

Minor and major plot-points were discussed, such as the object of Chloe Frazer’s journey; the ‘Tusk of Ganesh’. The villain is Asav, described by Chloe as a Warmonger with no war to fight’. Escayg outlines the nature of Asav’s character as ‘he believes he owns rights to [the] land’. History seems important to the story as Asav is said to have ‘fought a war that has gone on for centuries’ but ‘recently he has started rekindling this war for profit’. Nadine Ross is confirmed to have prior contact with Asav.

Lock-picking is a new mechanic we see, from which players can find treasures and weapons. Ultimately, Margenau stressed their intention that ‘the player can decide what to do’, building upon the game’s commitment to ‘give the player more options’. Returning mechanics are confirmed to be rope climbing, driving, the winch and stealth options.

Perhaps the most interesting topic brought up was the ‘buddy system’ which sounds much more developed in Uncharted: The Lost Legacy. Escayg mentions that ‘if our characters in the story aren’t communicating well, or they’re upset, or they’re aggravated it will reflect in the gameplay… you will feel that tension’. The video ends with Nadine punching Chloe in the face; perhaps a demonstration of one of these instances.

We have not seen this kind of integration between narrative and gameplay in the past and it will be exciting to see if Naughty Dog can deliver another successful entry to the franchise to ‘carry on the Uncharted legacy’.

Uncharted: The Lost Legacy comes out on August 22nd for PS4. Scott Lowe, Senior Communications Manager for Naughty Dog, added in the announcement blog post ‘we’ll have more exciting things to share in the days and weeks ahead’ and suggested to ‘keep your eyes peeled and be sure to follow Naughty Dog on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to see all the latest.

For the full video, check out the Playstation Blog or YouTube channel.

 

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Joker’s Free Suicide Squad DLC on PS5

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There hasn’t been much buzz surrounding Suicide Squad since its release in February. Warner Bros. was let down by the game’s underwhelming sales, but they remained committed to turning their live service vision into a reality. An exciting new DLC update has been released, introducing The Crown Prince of Crime to the game.

As the game’s first live season begins, players will have the chance to take on Green Lantern and, in the end, unlock The Joker as a playable character. Which Joker are you referring to? This is quite intricate. Furthermore, players can look forward to the inclusion of a Battle Pass, a variety of new shop items available for purchase, exciting Incursions and Strongholds to partake in, as well as an expanded selection of Infamy Sets and Notorious Gear to amass.

What are your thoughts on this? Does the allure of The Joker entice you to return to Suicide Squad, or have you remained a loyal fan all along? We value your feedback and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below.

 

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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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