Guerrilla animation director Richard Oud recently discussed the challenges of animating hugs in Horizon Forbidden West’s Burning Shores DLC. The discussion was sparked after Xalavier Nelson Jr., the Strange Scaffolding studio head, pointed out on Twitter that Aloy’s hug in the DLC’s trailer was a technical flex. Oud explained that capturing hugs using motion capture
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Fans of Hollow Knight Silksong were disappointed to learn that the game’s release has been delayed to the second half of 2023. This news also concerned at least one other indie Metroidvania developer, who believes that the game’s release will increase competition for the tail end of the year. Competition and Concerns Enrique Colinet, lead
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 prequel comic, which is currently available on Marvel.com, sheds light on the evolving relationship between Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson. The comic shows Peter’s reluctance to sell Aunt May’s house following her death and his desire to have MJ move in with him. While MJ initially rejects the idea, the comic
Respawn Entertainment has announced that the Apex Legends community will have the opportunity to vote for a limited-time mode (LTM) that will get its own dedicated playlist during the game’s first in-game event called Arsenal. The community can choose between three modes: Control, Team Deathmatch, or Gun Run, and vote for their favorite on the
Elden Ring players continue to find new ways to push the game’s already challenging difficulty to the limit. One player, Zestypineapples737, has taken on the game using a steering wheel as a controller, and has added the extra challenge of playing the game upside down and backwards while also restricting themselves from using summons. The
As a child in the early 2000s, I spent countless hours playing classic GameCube games like Animal Crossing, The Urbz: Sims in the City, and Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life. Harvest Moon was my favorite of the three, and it kick-started my lifelong love for farming sims. The game had a satisfying sense of progression,
After waiting a few extra months, Hogwarts Legacy finally launched on PS4 today. Players have been quick to share their positive experiences with the magical Harry Potter spin-off. According to Twitter user @SynthPotato, the game is a “great port” and “it actually runs shockingly well, holding a locked 30FPS throughout!” Despite a ~50sec loading screen
As I journey through Horizon Forbidden West Burning Shores, I am stopped in my tracks by a surprising sight. As Aloy, I have grown accustomed to the robotic dinosaurs that populate Guerrilla Games’ post-apocalyptic world. However, before me, stands a genuine T-Rex, which appears to have come straight out of Jurassic Park. Although it is
The announcement of Armored Core 6 has sparked a new generation of FromSoftware fans eager to experience the mech-based game. This has led to a surge in prices of older entries in the series on eBay, as fans seek to satisfy their craving for the game. For instance, the original Armored Core released on PlayStation
Blizzard Entertainment, known for creating popular games like World of Warcraft and Diablo, has a team that ensures the preservation of the lore in their games. Sean Copeland, the senior manager of lore at Blizzard, spoke to PCGamer about the process of preserving the lore in Blizzard games. Copeland explained that the developer did not