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Time of India
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Was Death Stranding 2 reworked because playtesters liked it too much? Composer Woodkid speaks out
Yoann 'Woodkid' Lemonine is a French composer who's worn many hats throughout his career. From being a CGI artist in video games to directing the music videos for Taylor Swift's Back To December and Katy Perry's Teenage Dream, the man already had a meaty Resume before being hired by Kojima Productions to work on the upcoming Death Stranding 2. When interviewed by the Rolling Stone magazine, Woodkid was promoting the soundtrack he'd produced for the game, titled Woodkid for Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. He then proceeded to reveal many eye-catching details about the game's production, notably how director Hideo Kojima actually reworked the game because playtesters were too uniform in their praise. Kojima wanted the game to be more divisive When asked whether he had any insights to share about Death Stranding 2's development, Woodkid revealed that Kojima believed the uniform approval playtesters gave in their feedback was a problem. As Woodkid put it, Kojima had said: 'I'm going to be very honest, we have been testing the game with players and the results are too good. They like it too much. That means something is wrong; we have to change something.' According to Woodkid, Kojima was very concerned about the finished game having too much mainstream appeal. Worried that these positive reactions were actually indicators of an underlying blandness to the narrative, Kojima actively worked to make the game more polarizing in response. He believed that if players grew to appreciate the story over a prolonged period instead of immediately liking what they saw, the game would end up far more impactful. Woodkid considers Death Stranding 2 a balancing act Woodkid has called Death Stranding 2 both mainstream and radical at the same time, and he believes that is a tricky balance to achieve. As Woodkid put it, artists frequently compromise their creative vision to appeal to the masses, but Kojima's an exception. Woodkid admired his singular dedication to his creative vision, but he also considered Kojima to be receptive to feedback, and considered his collaboration with the game director to be a 'dialogue' rather than a one-sided relationship where he just did as he was told. Hideo Kojima has often worn his Hollywood influences on his sleeve, but Woodkid ended his interview by claiming that just like the Metal Gear franchise, Death Stranding would also prove to be massively impactful, both in gaming and in Hollywood.
Digital Trends
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
Death Stranding 2 preload guide: release date, file size, and more
We're on the cusp of seeing what Hideo Kojima has in store for us in Death Stranding 2. The trailers so far promise a grander and even more unpredictable experience with one-of-a-kind characters and gameplay like nothing else. Like any good porter, you need to make sure you're fully prepared before heading out on this trek. We're not talking about balancing your weight or putting on fresh shoes, but preloading the game so you can set out as soon as the game unlocks. Death Stranding 2 looks like it will have some of the best graphics on PS5, which means it is a chunky file to download. Here's all the preload information you need, including the release date, file size, and more. Death Stranding 2 release date Death Stranding 2 will come out on June 26, but those who preorder the Digital Deluxe or Collector's Edition can start two days early on June 24. I'll give you details on all the preorder options at the end if you haven't placed your order yet. Recommended Videos Death Stranding 2 file size A game as big and visually impressive as Death Stranding 2 is going to take up a good bit of hard drive space. According to PlayStation Game Size, which accurately reports game sizes prior to launch, Death Stranding 2 will take up 91.476 GB. If you don't have any expanded storage on your PS5, this could be more than you have available if you keep a handful of games downloaded. If you need to make room, now's the time. Death Stranding 2 preload options As of June 17, anyone who preordered Death Stranding 2 can start the preload process. It doesn't matter which edition of the game you have, so long as you preorder at all. Those who preordered an edition with early access don't get early preload times. Death Stranding 2 preorder details If you don't have your copy of Death Stranding 2 preordered yet and want to have preload access or play the game two days early, there's still time to preorder via the PlayStation Store. There are three versions you can pick from, ranging from the base $70 version all the way up to a $230 Collector's Edition. Here's a full breakdown of each addition. Digital Standard Edition – $70 Death Stranding 2 base game Quokka Hologram Battle Skeleton: Silver (LV1, LV2, LV3) Boost Skeleton: Silver (LV1, LV2, LV3) Bokka Skeleton: Silver (LV1, LV2, LV3) Digital Deluxe Edition – $80 Everything in the Standard Edition 48-hour Early Access to the game In-game items: Machine Gun (MP Bullets) LV1 early unlock Battle Skeleton: Gold (LV1, LV2, LV3) Boost Skeleton: Gold (LV1, LV2, LV3) Bokka Skeleton: Gold (LV1, LV2, LV3) Quokka Patch Chiral Feline Patch Why Me? Patch Collector's Edition – $230 (Physical only) Everything from the previous editions 15″ Magellan Man statue Art cards 3″ Dollman figurine Machine gun (MP bullets) early unlock Collector's Box Letter from Hideo Kojima
See - Sada Elbalad
a day ago
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Aaron Guzikowski to Pen Script of "Death Stranding" Animated Adaptation
Yara Sameh Aaron Guzikowski (Raised by Wolves) has been tapped to write the screenplay for an adult-targeted animated feature inspired by Hideo Kojima's hit action-adventure video game "Death Stranding". The signing was announced by Japanese games maestro Hideo Kojima's Tokyo and L.A.-based Kojima Productions and L.A.-based animation company Line Mileage. The partners say the movie, which is currently in development, will be in a similar vein to adult-targeted, animated genre films such as the recently announced John Wick animated prequel and sci-fi horror Predator: Killer of Killers, which released this month on Hulu and Disney+. It will feature an original story unfolding in the universe of Death Stranding, set in the wake of a series of cataclysmic explosions around the world, which result in the dead and living becoming connected. Guzikowski has won praise for his emotionally charged storytelling, with credits including sci-fi show "Raised by Wolves" and 2013 abduction drama "Prisoners" directed by Denis Villeneuve. 'I love the world of Death Stranding, it's so creatively freeing, so beautifully dark and yet hopeful; I'm so excited and honored that Hideo Kojima, whose work I've long admired, has invited me to dwell within his creation, to birth new stories into this fertile, mind-bending universe,' said Guzikowski. 'Drawing and animation have always been near and dear to my heart, so to finally get to play in this space is a dream come true.' Directed by Kojima and featuring performances by Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, Léa Seydoux, Guillermo del Toro, Death Stranding has been credited with redefining the dramatic potential of video games. A new version of the original game, Death Stranding 2: On the Beach – adding Elle Fanning to the cast – is due out on June 26. The new animated feature project is separate from a previously announced live-action adaptation being developed by Kojima Production with A24. Line Mileage is the animation production company of partners Jacob Robinson (Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft), Daniel Dominguez (Seis Manos), and Brad Graeber (Castlevania). Specializing in adult genre storytelling across animation, the team brings deep experience in adapting IP across games, comics, and beyond. Line Mileage CCO Daniel Dominguez said the cinematic quality of Death Stranding meant the game lent itself well to an animated movie adaptation. 'As an avid gamer, I can say, unequivocally, Death Stranding is the most cinematic, thought-provoking video game I have ever played,' he said. 'Playing it gave me the same emotional rush, visceral punch, and intellectual pleasure I had the first time I watched Blade Runner, or Ghost in the Shell. Adapting it into a form it so naturally evokes is an honor. And for Aaron Guzikowski to lend his talents, whose authorial mind and creative energy humble me… needless to say, this project is a dream come true.' read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean News 3 Killed in Shooting Attack in Thailand
Geek Tyrant
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
New Trailer for DEATH STRANDING 2: ON THE BEACH - "The Story So Far" — GeekTyrant
Kojima Productions has dropped another trailer for Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding 2: On The Beach . This is 'The Story So Far' trailer, and it's a little over six minutes long. It offers more insight into the story and show off some more stunning visuals. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach sees the return of Norman Reedus, Léa Seydoux, Nicolas Winding Refn, and Guillermo del Toro, and they are joined by newcomers Elle Fanning, George Miller, Fatih Akin, Luca Marinelli, and Shioli Kutsuna. This is an open-world action-adventure walking simulation 'Strand' game and players will 'become reacquainted with the story of 2019's original Death Stranding, as Sam Porter Bridges embarks on his journey to reconnect the isolated Cities of America to form the United Cities of America by traversing to and connecting all of them to the Chiral Network.' The logline reads: 'Eleven months after the birth of the UCA servers line the beach. Deliveries have been automated. A Plate gate connects the continents. A new ship ride the tar currents. Currents the shake the Earth. A mysterious faction spreads. Chiralium warps the environment. The unending sixth extinction. A final journey with the dead.' There's no doubt that this is going to be another great, hard, and unique gaming experience for fans. The game is set to be released on June 26, 2025 on PlayStation 5.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding being turned into anime movie; lands Emmy-nominated screenwriter
Video game creator Hideo Kojima 's hit title Death Stranding is being turned into an animated movie, with Aaron Guzikowski signed on to write the screenplay. The Raised by Wolves creator will craft an original story set in the same universe as the 2019 post-apocalyptic adventure game. Kojima Productions and animation studio Line Mileage announced the project this week. The animated feature will target adult audiences, similar to recent animated adaptations like the Predator anthology series on Hulu and the upcoming John Wick prequel. "I love the world of Death Stranding. It's so creatively freeing, so beautifully dark and yet hopeful," Guzikowski said in a statement. The writer, known for creating HBO's sci-fi series Raised by Wolves and penning films like Prisoners, expressed excitement about creating new stories in Kojima's "fertile, mind-bending universe." Line Mileage brings solid credentials to the project. The animation company has worked on popular game adaptations including Tomb Raider : The Legend of Lara Croft and Castlevania, both aimed at mature viewers. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo This animated movie is separate from the live-action Death Stranding film already in development. A24 is producing that version, with A Quiet Place: Day One director Michael Sarnoski attached to write and direct. The original Death Stranding game starred Norman Reedus as a courier delivering supplies across a devastated America after supernatural events threaten humanity's extinction. The game also featured performances from Léa Seydoux, Mads Mikkelsen , and Guillermo del Toro. Kojima first hinted at the anime adaptation earlier this year during an interview with Vogue Japan, mentioning he was working on both film projects simultaneously. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
