‘Prey’: First Hour Impressions
I accepted an invitation to become scientist Morgan Yu, shoot stuff with a glue gun and read other people’s post-it notes in Bethesda’s upcoming May sci-fi-themed first person shooter release…
Tagged With: video games
Method Studios Crafts Epic Historical Battle for Evony’s Big Game Spots
Led by VFX supervisor Benjamin Walsh, Deluxe-owned VFX house creates a wide range of CG effects for Top Game’s Super Bowl spots, including massive armies and accompanying weapons and horses, and atmospheric elements including fireballs, fog and smoke.
Framestore Teaming with American Zoetrope to Create ‘Apocalypse Now’ Video Game
Framestore Ventures and American Zoetrope launch fundraising campaign for the creation of a psychological horror role-playing game based on the classic 1979 film directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
Episodic Games Review: ‘Hitman’ (2016) and ‘Batman: The Telltale Series’
Agent 47 and Bruce Wayne’s Batman are back as the two vastly different new episodic games are compared.
Review: ‘Final Fantasy XV’
While the franchise’s latest effort doesn’t reinvent the wheel of RPG games, it does provide an experience worthy of the 10-year development timeframe.
Review: ‘Dishonored 2’
Newest release of stealth fighting game provides tension, stealthy action and significant player control.
Review: ‘Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare - Legacy Edition'
Activision’s new release builds on the ‘Call of Duty’ franchise’s legacy of excellent single-player gameplay, though there are a few chinks in the annual release schedule armor.
Review: ‘Titanfall 2’
Respawn and EA’s follow-up to Titanfall is an exciting evolution and revolution in first-person shooter games.
Blur Studio Teams with RESET on Epic Spot for ‘Titanfall 2’
Culver City, CA-based production studio provides editorial, VFX and finishing for new ad combining naturalistic landscapes and sophisticated character animation.
In 3D, CG, Commercials, Games, Visual Effects | Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Review: ‘Destiny: Rise of Iron’
With only a modest set of new goods, the latest ‘Destiny’ expansion pack doesn’t come close to matching previous ‘The Taken King’ release.
Razer Acquires THX
Audio technology company originally founded by George Lucas to operate as an independent startup, retaining all management and employees.
In Business, Films, Games, Music and Sound, People, Technology | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: North America
Faceware Helps Bungie Bring New Faces to ‘Destiny: Rise of Iron’
AAA game developer Bungie taps markerless motion capture system to enhance the facial expressions and emotions of Lord Saladin of the Iron Lords in Destiny: Rise of Iron.
Review: ‘Bioshock: The Collection’
Three ‘Bioshock’ games are revamped and re-released -- with mixed results -- for a new generation of gamers.
Cartoon Network Unveils First Retail Partners for ‘The Powerpuff Girls’
Strong Line-Up of Over 30 Partners signed across Apparel, Accessories, Homewares, Personal Care, Stationery, FMCG and Events.
Review: ‘Deus Ex: Mankind Divided’
Excellent gameplay choices, elaborate story and intricate level design make this an easy game to recommend.
Review: ‘No Man’s Sky’
Though a joy to play, Hello Games’ much anticipated release is severely lacking in many key areas.
Review: ‘Batman: The Telltale Series (Episode 1: Realm of Shadows)’
Game presents a refreshing and gripping new in-depth take on Bruce Wayne himself.
Review: The Return of ‘DOOM’
See demon, kill demon – it’s as simple and spectacular as that.
Review: ‘Dark Souls III’
The final release in Hidetaka Miyazaki’s ‘Dark Souls’ series matches exciting gameplay with an intense, daunting world.
‘Tom and Jerry’ Blamed for Mid-East Violence
Head of Egyptian Information Service (SIS) points finger at video games, violent movies and our favorite Hanna-Barbera rascals.
In 2D, Cartoons, People | ANIMATIONWorld, Blog Post | Blogs: 10 Till 6 | Geographic Region: Middle East
Game Beta Report: ‘DOOM’ and ‘Mirror’s Edge: Catalyst’
First impressions on two highly anticipated game beta releases.
Kevin Munroe Talks ‘Ratchet & Clank’
Veteran director helms the animated feature film debut of Sony’s iconic PlayStation game franchise.
‘1979 Revolution: Black Friday’ Video Game Depicts Iranian Revolution
Former Rockstar Games developer releases historically accurate choose-your-own-adventure game documenting events from Iran’s 1979 revolution.
In 3D, CG, Games, People, Places | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Geographic Region: Middle East, North America
Review: ‘Fallout 4: Automatron DLC’
Swarmbots, Servomechs, Junkbots and a nifty customized robot-building system highlight a solid but unspectacular release.
WATCH: Epic Games' Kim Libreri and Ray Davis Talk VR with Unreal Engine at FMX 2015
Kim Libreri, CTO, and Ray Davis, Unreal Engine GM, from Epic Games, talk about opportunities for Unreal Engine in VR.
In CG, Event, Games, People, Technology, Virtual Reality, Visual Effects | ANIMATIONWorld, Headline News, VFXWorld | Blogs: FMX Conference Spotlight | Special Events: FMX | Geographic Region: Europe
