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Blog : "Life is Strange 1": An Epic Odyssey of Choices and Consequences Link : https://lnkd.in/gfYmYkPc Take a fascinating voyage with us as we unravel the mysterious fabric of "Life is Strange 1." This compelling five-episode narrative-driven masterpiece from Dontnod Entertainment tells a story of mystery and repercussions in each episode. Come along with us as we explore Arcadia Bay's twists and turns, where every decision we make becomes a brushstroke on the canvas of a once-in-a-lifetime gaming experience.

Feeling nostalgic lately? Remasters and remakes are all the rage these days, covering classics from the 90-00's era like Tomb Raider, Max Payne, or Metal Gear Solid, to later hits that pushed gaming into the mainstream like The Last of Us, Hitman, or even Epic Mickey! As game development becomes pricier, lengthier, and riskier, the industry is leaning heavily on this safer strategy: revamping cherished classics to appeal to nostalgic players, spanning generations. What game would you love to see remastered or remade? #gamingindustry #remaster #remake

A nice read in the Independent about how Hollywood is setting their sites on *ahem*, the obvious choice for stories. You need only look at the success of Arcane, of Mario, Sonic, Last of Us, to see it's already happening. 'Hollywood levels up: How video games like Fallout are replacing comic books as the next goldmine for TV and movie makers' #gaming #gamingindustry https://lnkd.in/etBbR2Yt

Dive into "Life is Strange 1"'s epic voyage of choices and consequences! Explore the enthralling world where choices change fate. In a critical situation, what would you do? Please leave your comments below! 🔍 Read my blog : https://lnkd.in/gtDhs8yR 🌐 Engage with us on the journey of gaming emotions. Your story matters! #GamingCommunity #LifeIsStrange #ChoicesMatter #GamingOdyssey #Storytelling #InteractiveNarrative #GamerLife #EmotionalGaming #Consequences #GamingExperience

Ever felt a weapon's power just through its sound in a video game? Welcome to the fascinating realm of the placebo effect in gaming. Case in point: Wolfenstein Enemy Territory, circa 2003. Players vehemently debated the Thompson gun versus the Axis MP40, even though both had identical specs. Surprisingly, it wasn't the stats but the auditory experience that drove the perception of power. The game's developers, acknowledging the impact of sound, eventually nerfed the Thompson. This phenomenon isn't exclusive to Wolfenstein — take Counter Strike, where reducing player pings by -50 had a tangible impact. It's incredible how our perception, influenced by subtle cues like sound, shapes our gaming experience. source: [https://shorturl.at/ajDMU] #gamedev #gamedeveloper #gamedevelopment #gameaudio #sounddesign

Stellar Blade demo numbers impress, but will the hype convert to paying players? Sony's Stellar Blade is an upcoming, AAA action RPG (ARPG) with Soulslike elements from Korean studio Shift Up, which is set for full release on April 26. The game is a PlayStation 5 exclusive - as was recent release, and fellow ARPG, Final Fantasy VII (FFVII) Rebirth - and it has attracted considerable interest for not just its character design (which has proven divisive) but also its polished gameplay and performance. Read more in Louise Wooldridge's latest Insight via the link below: https://lnkd.in/egp5ExeH

What do the movies 'Super Mario' and 'Barbie' have in common? If you answered in your heart or in the comments that "both are super famous brands from the gaming world," then you're right. Our latest 2024 TMT Productions report identifies a significant deepening of the consolidation between the gaming and entertainment worlds. In other words, the entertainment world is craving for new blockbusters that will captivate millions of viewers, and a significant portion of them are expected to be based on computer games. In short, 2024 is expected to be a very interesting year in the world of entertainment, and Oren Rosman, partner and media sector leader at Deloitte Israel, explains why in this article on Ynet: https://deloi.tt/3u3hdAy

The interest in adapting video games for TV and film has never been higher, and if you ask me, it's about time. Mass Effect. Bioshock StarCraft Red Dead Redemption These are some of the most beloved games of all time with near impeccable MetaCritic ratings. Even more, these games not only have a strong linear narrative, they also respectively exist in worlds with endless stories to tell. I outline what videogame IP can translate well into the big or small screen, found in the comments below. Also, if you would be so kind, please send this post to someone at Amazon Prime.

🚨 New AI builds Indie-to-AAA props and characters 🚨 See the demo : https://bit.ly/m/Kaedim This Unreal-Inspired Nostalgic Arena Shooter to Have a Major Update: Daev Team has brought 90s classic arena shooters to modern PC gaming. ⭐ The world's best game studios ship 7x faster | Learn more at 🚨 New AI builds AAA characters 🚨 See the demo : https://bit.ly/m/Kaedim - try it today to turn sketches into game assets in minutes. #GDC #GDC2024 #a16z #IndieGameDev #GamingIndustry #GameDevCommunity #GamingUpdates #Gaming

🏆 The Highest Critical Reception of 2023 Award is a huge statement of journalist feedback on a video game title. Last year saw many titles achieve amazing feats in performance but let’s see who is nominated for this plaudit. 🍄 Nintendo takes centre stage with 3 nominees of the 5 in the running for the award. Metroid Prime Remastered, Super Mario Bros. Wonder and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom were examples of excellence all developers should look to emulate. All of these titles launched with no issues, had engaging stories and so many more factors to ensure that players were pleased with their purchase. ⚔ Other nominee Baldur’s Gate 3 by Larian Studios offered players value for money in many ways. Providing a rich multi choice story structure, spellbinding replay ability, engaging co-op play and so much more. The years of development that went into voice acting and cut scenes provided immersion consumers were craving from this Dungeons and Dragons style role playing title. 🎯 The Resident Evil 4 Remake by Capcom went above and beyond to deliver a survival horror game masterpiece. It is a true testament to Capcom’s development prowess as it brought this 2005 title into the modern age of gaming. Environment, lighting, controls and sound improvements in the remake gives the player a more visceral experience overall. To watch all the categories as well as this one, check out the full Awards here ▶ https://bit.ly/3S49Xxy  Are there any other titles you feel should have performed better than they did? #videogameindustry #data #gaming