Monthly Archives: March 2015
Life is Strange Dev ‘Can’t Do Much More’ About Lip-Synching
Developer Dontnod is aware of the reported lip synching issues in its episodic series Life is Strange, but claims there's not much they can do about it.
"To be completely honest we can't do much more for Life is Strange, season one," co-director Michel Koch said in an interview with Eurogamer. "We decided when we started the game that most of the budget should go towards the writing and voice actors - they were really what was important.
"We had to make some decisions and the way we have our character models doesn't allow us to do much more than we have. We know this is a weak point but I think that it still works. The first reaction is - ok, I see that - but most players in the end don't really care."
What in the World is the Meerkat App?
If you've been reading any kind of news (or your Twitter feed), you may have been wondering why everyone's been talking about a small, furry mammal as of late. But the Meerkat in question isn't a fuzzy animal native to Africa; it's a livestreaming app that launched March 10th and gained traction thanks to buzz at SXSW.
How does it work? Meerkat connects your phone camera to your Twitter feed; once you've installed the app, you type in a status and hit the "stream" button—and just like that, a link goes out to your Twitter followers with live video from wherever it is you're pointing the camera.
The hope behind the app is that it (and others like it) will expand the reach of citizen journalism. At the moment, when events happen in the world, they're tweeted and hashtagged, and people can follow along on Facebook and Twitter. By also using an streaming app like Meerkat, broadcasters can share what they're seeing as it unfolds. Things like riots and protests could be viewed in real-time without any form of private or governmental filters.
Hi-Rez Talks Getting Good At SMITE And Staying There
Welcome to IGN Godlike, IGN's show dedicated to covering the mythological mayhem that is SMITE. In this third episode, hosts Brandin Tyrrel, Kyle O'Connor, and Vince Ingenito are joined by Hi-Rez eSports coordinator Blake Webb to discuss moving into SMITE from other MOBAs, how to find success early, and how to continue improving when you've plateaued. Basically, we talk about how to git gud and keeping going.
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Scarface Remake Hires Straight Outta Compton Writer
Universal is reportedly moving forward with the Scarface remake and has tapped Straight Outta Compton writer Jonathan Herman to rewrite the script. (Paul Attanasio and David Ayer wrote the previous drafts.)
Source THR notes that Pablo Larrain is still set to direct the film, which will take place in Los Angeles and explore a Mexican immigrant's rise to power in the criminal underworld.
The original Scarface story spawned two films, one in 1932 and one in 1983. The now-iconic '83 film followed Cuban refugee Tony Montana (played by Al Pacino), who came to Miami with nothing and rose to become a feared drug lord.
Windows 10 Upgrade Free Even for Pirated Versions
It doesn't matter if you paid for your copy of Windows 7 or 8.1 - Microsoft has revealed that Windows 10 will be a free upgrade even for pirated versions.
According to Reuters, the move was announced by Microsoft's operating systems unit chief Terry Myerson at the WinHEC technology conference in Shenzhen, China, and is designed as a way of connecting with the Chinese market.
It's an expansion on the earlier announcement that Windows 10 would be a free upgrade for both Windows 7 and 8.1, and isn't limited to China, a Microsoft spokesperson clarified to ZDNet. Windows 10 is free with a pirated version of Windows 7 to anyone in the world.
Sleepy Hollow Picked Up for Season 3
FOX's Sleepy Hollow has been renewed for a third season, the company announced today.
The mystery-drama will return with Clifton Campbell (The Glades, White Collar) as the series' new showrunner and executive producer.
"Sleepy Hollow is truly inventive television. The talented producers – led by Alex
, Bob
, Len
and Heather
– along with the brilliant cast, anchored by Nicole
and Tom
, have created a fantastic world that brings ‘history’ to life with compelling and vibrant storytelling," David Madden, Fox Broadcasting Company's president of entertainment, said in a statement. "I had the pleasure of working with Clifton
on both ‘The Glades’ and ‘White Collar.’ He is an excellent producer, and we can’t wait to see what this team has in store for Season Three."
Your Chance to Listen to Shia LaBeouf’s Heartbeat
Shia LaBeouf has made headlines for a string of eccentric art projects in recent years, and now he's done it again by putting his heartbeat online.
The Fury actor announced he was setting up a live-stream of his heart at SXSW.
The project is in collaboration with Luke Turner, Nastja Rönkkö, and Dazed. LaBeouf will wear a heart monitor 24/7 in order for the live-stream to show LaBeouf's beating heart until March 19.
“Like cats have whiskers, we too are born with a guidance system: our heart. It is our inner GPS, our map, and our guide. It promises to lead us down the path of maximum fulfillment,” said LaBeouf in a statement.
Skyrim Modders Build Shrine to Honour Dead Player
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim community has built a mod that introduces an in-game shrine to honour a deceased player.
Gamers were touched by a recent post on Reddit's /r/gaming forum, in which user lastrogu3 shared Skyrim screenshots taken from the save file of his brother Taylor, who had passed away in 2013.
The in-game shrine that pays tribute to Taylor and his Skyrim character Bear.
Explore an Alien Crash Site in New Call of Duty DLC
Publisher Activision has announced new downloadable content for Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare will release on March 31.
Called the Ascendance DLC, this pack mirrors that of the previously-released Havok DLC by including four new multiplayer maps, a new weapon, and a new chapter for Exo Zombies. Additionally, a new Exo Grapple ability will be granted to those who purchase the DLC.
Included with a custom werewolf variant, the OHM directed energy light machine gun/shotgun hybrid is the newest weapon introduced in Ascendance.
Those on the Ascendance playlist will also have access to a new Exo Grapple ability, which can help players quickly travel to vantage points and serves as a secondary weapon when needed. It should be noted that this ability will only be usable on the Ascendance playlist and cannot be used anywhere else.
Nintendo Will Develop Mobile Games, DeNA Handling Services
Nintendo will handle most new smartphone game development in the strategic partnership with Japanese mobile company DeNA, according to company president Satoru Iwata.
Speaking with Time, Iwata said Nintendo will develop most of the new smartphone games in production with DeNA, with the mobile company working on the service side of things. "Development of smart device games will be mainly done by Nintendo, but it is significant that we are forming a joint development structure with DeNA," he said. "Nintendo, through experience in the dedicated game system business, is good at making traditional game products.