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Wingnut AR Does Peter Jackson Proud with Impressive First Demo

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Peter Jackson’s new augmented reality production company, Wingnut AR, demonstrated their brand new Science Fiction AR game at Apple’s Worldwide Development Conference.

The demonstration takes place on a table upon the stage, where three iPads and two iPhones are placed. A Wingnut AR developer holds up an iPad screen and the table springs to life, as Creative Director Alasdair Coull explains that everything is rendered in real time, using Unreal Engine 4.

A map literally unfolds on the table top, showing a trading outpost on a desolate world where people come to trade and get repairs. Inhabitants wander out of their houses and across the table.  A spaceship arrives, hovering above the table and lands in the square as people exit and start unloading the cargo. The sound of spaceships can be heard as raiders attack the settlement, swooping down and unleashing a volley of lasers. Chaos ensues as the inhabitants panic and run for safety. There’s even an impressive moment where one of the characters  runs across the table and plunges over the edge, disappearing into darkness, as Alasdair comments: “I guess that takes care of that guy.” Spaceships fly around the room, shooting at each other and exploding into flames. The fight ends with a raider spaceship crashing into a building, strewing rubble and dust across the tabletop.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAsxW5YtWrM

While it’s not exactly clear how the game-play works, Alasdair does at one point explain that you can be like the director of a film, which is promptly demonstrated by his colleague bringing the iPad closer, effectively zooming in on the scene, like a cameraman.

The only hint given about its release is later this year on the App Store.

It’s an impressive looking demo and worth checking out. This will be one to look out for.

Video games have been a passion of mine from the very first time I played one, at the age of five on Amstrad!( Never heard of it? It was an 80s thing) From then on, I developed a great love for video games and have always owned some form of console throughout each generation of gaming, from the NES to the PS4. Call me a casual if you like, I was probably gaming before you were even born, kiddo.

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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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