Developer Slow Bros. is not afraid of leaving its fingerprints all over its debut game, Harold Halibut. And I mean that literally: Every character, texture, piece of furniture, article of clothing, floorboard, button, door, and even the screws that hold everything together were physically crafted by the developers and then digitally scanned into a 3D game. In fact, if you look closely enough, you may even see an actual single eyelash hair pressed into the clay cheek of one of the game’s characters. This handmade style could, of course, suggest that it would be animated using stop motion, much like Wallace and Gromit or Pingu, but that isn’t the case at all. Instead, Harold Halibut’s handmade world is rendered in real-time with the motion and fluidity of any modern 3D game.
The result is striking and even lifelike despite being cartoonish in its nature, and instantly distinguishes Harold Halibut as one of the most graphically interesting games coming this ye…
Read moreGenshin Impact’s 2.7 Update will arrive later than originally scheduled, developer miHoYo has confirmed. The studio revealed on Facebook that the Version 2.7 livestream–which would have revealed the release date for the update–has been “temporarily” delayed. To soften the blow, miHoYo did unveil some new phone wallpapers that fans can download.
Over on Twitter, the version delay news was confirmed on that platform as well. “Due to project progress, the Version 2.7 update will be postponed,” the tweet reads. “For detailed information on the date of the new update, content adjustment plan, and compensation, please stay tuned for upcoming announcements.”
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Read moreFilm and TV actor Jeremy Renner was seriously injured near his home in Nevada on New Year’s Day in a horrible snowplow accident when he was run over by his own 7-ton plow. The actor has now confirmed that he broke more than 30 bones in the accident.
Posting on Instagram, Renner shared a photo of himself rehabbing from his numerous injuries. He said his morning workouts and resolutions for 2023 are changed this year due to the accident, and he thanked fans for their thoughts and well-wishes as he recovers.
“Morning workouts, resolutions all changed this particular new years …. Spawned from tragedy for my entire family, and quickly focused into uniting actionable love ❤️ I want to thank EVERYONE for their messages and thoughtfulness for my family and I …. Much love and appreciation to you all,” Renner said. “These 30 plus broken bones will mend , grow stronger, just like the love and bond with family and friends deepens . Love and blessings to you all.”
[UPDATE 2] During a press conference, SAG-AFTRA officially announced that union members are now on strike. The union’s National Board took a strike vote today, July 13, and the resolution passed. It was a unanimous vote.
SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher and chief negotiator Duncan Crabtree-Ireland discussed the latest developments during a press conference, and you can watch it below.
“The eyes of the world, and particularly the eyes of labor, are upon us. We are the victims here. We are being victimized by a very greedy entity,” Drescher said.
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Read moreJust Cause 3 makes no apologies for its outrageous nature. It’s a power fantasy in every sense of the phrase, placing you in a world rife with destructible environments and giving you creative instruments with which to destroy them. There are intermittent technical problems, and scripted moments detract from the freedom found elsewhere, but in the end, Just Cause 3 provides a spectacular, explosive sandbox experience.
The plot revolves around returning protagonist Rico Rodriguez, who’s arrived in the fictional Republic of Medici during the height of Sebastiano Di Ravello’s military dictatorship. The story here is forgettable, but delivers an effective invitation: dozens of military installations cover the world map, and it’s your job to blow them up for the rebel forces.
Even the most mundane, everyday things can seem full of mystery and adventure when you’re a kid. Especially when you have a like-minded friend to bounce ideas off and encourage your flights of fancy. Knights & Bikes channels this familiar childhood experience in a knock-about co-operative (but you can still play it solo) adventure that remains endlessly charming even when its core mechanics don’t join in the fun.
Nessa is a stowaway on a boat that’s just docked at the holiday island home of Demelza. Quickly, the two girls meet and, in that way only children can do, become firm friends almost instantly. Nessa is slightly older and seemingly orphaned; Demelza lives in the island’s caravan park run by her single dad, who is struggling to keep the business afloat. The pair seize the opportunity to escape into each other’s imaginations, setting off on a grand adventure to recover the island’s legendary buried treasure and, Demelza hopes, use it to reverse he…
Read moreLegendary actress Jessica Walter, most recently known for her turns as Lucille Bluth on Arrested Development and Malory Archer on FX’s Archer, has died at age 80, Deadline has confirmed. She passed away in her sleep in her New York home last night.
Across her decades-spanning career, Walter was nominated for both Emmy and SAG awards and lent her incredible talents to film, TV, and Broadway. In addition to her now iconic (and frequently memed) role as the hilariously cruel Lucille Bluth, Walter also starred in such pieces of cinematic history as Clint Eastwood’s Play Misty For Me which earned her a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress.
On the stage, Walter performed in multiple Tony award winning productions such as Anything Goes, and most recently a 2016 revival of Steel Magnolias. When she wasn’t turning out gut-splitting live-action performances, Walter lent her talents to animated shows like Archer, where she delivered deadpan zinger…
Read moreHalo Infinite will one day feature content inspired by the Paramount+ TV show, developer 343 Industries has confirmed. 343 community director Brian Jarrard confirmed this content is coming, but probably not soon.
“We will have some content that is inspired by the show that will be coming out in the game a little bit further down the road,” Jarrard said in an interview with The Washington Post. He did not provide any hints at when the content might arrive.
He did tease, however, that 343 will be looking to determine what “threads and nods” from the Halo TV series can be added to Infinite through its live-service model. Technically speaking, Halo Infinite and the TV series take place in different timelines, with the show embracing the Silver timeline. That said, Jarrard said fans can expect “nods back and forth between the two…”
Also in the interview, Jarrard said the Halo TV show is aiming be an “onboarding” experience for fans who like the show but haven’t nece…
Read moreLooking to upgrade your game room or home theater? Then you’ll want to take a closer look at the premium LG C2 Series 65-inch OLED TV, which is seeing a massive $1,105 price cut off its regular price. Even at its normal street price, this is still a sizable discount on a newer version of our pick for the best TV for gaming. Not only is it ideal for playing games on PS5 or Xbox Series X, but it comes with built-in apps for Netflix, HBO Max, and other popular streaming services–making it a great TV for all your needs.
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Read morePolitics ebbs and flows through Life Is Strange 2, whether or not the characters are always aware of it. Unforeseen circumstances upturn the lives of the Diaz brothers, and in typical Life Is Strange fashion, while the supernatural lingers around the edges, it’s ordinary humanity that displays the ugliest sides of this heart-wrenching story. With a narrative that is unashamed to present a mirror to the most uncomfortable realities of the US in 2016, a diverse cast of characters who are fleshed out lovingly and respectfully, and mechanics that reinforce relationships between characters, the first episode of Life Is Strange 2 tells a story that deserves to be heard.
The plot begins a week after the final presidential debate between Trump and Clinton–and before tragedy strikes the Diaz family. You adopt the role of Sean, an artistic, sporty teenager with a tight-knit family supported by his single dad, Esteban. Sean’s life at the beginning of the game is punc…
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