Oddworld Inhabitants released a trailer alongside the announcement, although because of the visual effects used it perhaps doesn’t give the best look at how the game will actually look and run on the system. You can watch it below.
The game has previously been released on PC, Wii U, PS3, PS4, PS Vita, Xbox One, iOS, and Android. The first release was back in 2014, and the original Abe’s Odysee came out in 1997. New ‘n Tasty is the third Oddworld title on the system, following the earlier releases of Stranger’s Wrath and Munch’s Odysee.
Another Oddworld remake is also in the works right now. Oddworld: Soulstorm, a remake of Abe’s Exoddus, is coming to PS5, along with PS4, Xbox One, and PC via Epic.
The game received an 8/10 in GameSpot’s 2014 review. Critic Dan Hindes called it ” a remake that feels as though it was crafted with love and respect.”
The “ta dum” sound that plays before Netflix original productions, or when you open the app, is instantly recognizable, probably even more so if you’ve been stuck in isolation for the last few months. But at just three seconds long, it’s not quite epic enough for a theatrical release–so Hans Zimmer has come in to spice it up.
While theaters aren’t operating right now in many parts of the world, Netflix has been releasing select original movies in cinemas since 2018, and is clearly looking to spice up its presentation. The theatrical releases are part of an ongoing battle between Netflix and the more traditional film industry, after attempts to block Netflix and other made-for-streaming films from being eligible for Oscars.
The Hans Zimmer version of Netflix’s classic sound effect is as cinematic as you could ask for from the inventor of the “Inception BRRAAAAM.” It builds up a soaring orchestral theme, before dropping the “ta dum” right at the end. Have a listen for yourself:
The Netflix “ta-dum” soundmark is one of the all time greats, but doesn’t work as well in a theater because it’s only 3 seconds long.
So Netflix commissioned Hans Zimmer to extend it for theaters and … it’s … so … good.pic.twitter.com/RGw26vCAGY
While I think the “ta dum” itself needs a bit more impact (and I’m not alone in that opinion), overall it’s an epic re-imagining of an already iconic sound.
A recent podcast delved into the history of the sound, which revealed that other sounds in the running to represent Netflix included the bleating of a goat–intended to be a more humorous answer to MGM’s lion roar.
R. L. Stine is best known for writing the Goosebumps books, but his slightly older-skewing Fear Street series has its share of fans, too–including the executives at Netflix. Deadline is reporting that the streaming giant has bought the rights to a trilogy of films based on Stine’s books, and they’ve already filmed.
The movies, directed by Leigh Janiak (Honeymoon, the Scream TV series), will each air a month apart. A deal was originally in place at Fox, but was exited after the company was bought by Disney. The crowded schedule and horror-averse executives at the House of Mouse resulted in a move to the streaming service.
The films will jump between different time periods, including the 90s and the 1600s. Community and Love actor Gillian Jacobs is set to appear in at least one of the films.
Netflix is planning a promotion for next year called the “Summer of Fear,” which will presumably see plenty of spooky new content heading to the service. The Fear Street trilogy will be a part of this; if we had to guess, we’d say Stranger Things 4 is likely to debut then too–and series star Sadie Sink will be in the second Fear Street, too.
Stine’s Goosebumps series was turned into two recent movies, the first of which was pretty good. There’s also a new TV series on the way.
NFL superstar Lamar Jackson is featured on the cover of Madden NFL 21, and the art direction and style for the cover is very unique and creative this year due to COVID-19 restrictions. It’s a wonderful-looking cover, and Jackson says in a new interview that he reacted emotionally when he saw it for the first time.
In a video for the NFL, Jackson said appearing on the cover of a Madden game has been a lifelong dream. He doesn’t usually cry, but he became emotional when he saw this year’s cover.
“That’s been a dream of mine all my life,” Jackson said of gracing the cover of Madden. “I’ve seen all the greats on it–Tom Brady, Ray Lewis, Donovan McNab, Gronk–so I was like, I want to be on it too. They revealed [the cover] to me early. I don’t cry about stuff. I didn’t cry when I won the Heisman. I didn’t cry when I won all the other accolades. But when I saw the cover [of Madden NFL 21], I actually shed tears.”
The Madden NFL 21 cover
Because EA Sports was not able to conduct a photo shoot with Jackson for Madden NFL 21 due to COVID-19, the publisher worked with the team photographer for Jackson’s Baltimore Ravens to feature multiple photos of the athlete on the cover. The result is a striking cover that showcases different sides of Jackson and his personality and flair. It’s one of the best covers in years.
The issue was brought up in Steam community forums a number of times, with one player complaining that the free version wasn’t accessible to anyone who has ever given money to Square Enix, and another warning that the free trial was not comparable to the free-to-play model seen on other MMOs.
A Square Enix representative confirmed this was the case, telling GameSpot “if anyone has purchased any version of FFXIV in the past, they cannot participate in the free trial with that account.” So while a free trial account can be converted to a paying account, a paying account can’t be reverted back to a free trial. These restrictions also apply to accounts that participated in the FFXIV beta over seven years ago.
In simple terms: you either need to commit to free play and its restrictions for the long term, or buy the game and keep up the monthly subscription fee. If you’ve bought the game and you let your subscription expire, you won’t be able to revert to free play.
Square Enix did say that free trial accounts created when the level cap was at 35 will automatically convert to the new free trial version, however, but previous free trial users should make sure they have the right client. While trial players and full accounts play on the same servers, the two versions use different clients, with twodifferent Steam pages. “If somebody is trying to reboot up their free trial account, they need to make sure they are using that client,” Square Enix specified.
Accounts for the Final Fantasy MMO have always been a little confusing–while the game can be purchased through Steam or through Square Enix directly, any expansions will have to be purchased through the same storefront or the game won’t work correctly. The full version of the game also requires a monthly subscription to play.
Though the free trial now includes more of the game, it still restricts players from a number of game functions such as trades, the Market Board, Free Companies, microtransactions, and more, as well as a limit on the amount of in-game currency they can acquire. The FFXIV Starter Edition–which allows access to the same game areas as the free trial, but with these restrictions removed–retails for $20.
Forbes has posted its annual list of the highest-paid actors, and there are few surprises.
According to the site, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson ranked No. 1 overall, making $87.5 million in 2020. He is estimated to have made $23.5 million for the upcoming Netflix movie Red Notice, while some of his other earnings came from his various business endeavors, such as his Under Armour clothing line, Project Rock. The Rock was also the highest-paid actor in 2019.
Ryan Reynolds was second with $71.5 million after earning $20 million each for the Netflix movies Six Underground and Red Notice. Some of the other highest-paid actors in 2019 included Mark Wahlberg ($58 million), Ben Affleck ($55 million), Vin Diesel ($54 million), and Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar ($48.5 million).
Lin-Manuel Miranda ($45.5 million) landed on the list for the first time in 2020 thanks in part to the $75 million deal with Disney to bring Hamilton to Disney Plus. Also notable is that Jackie Chan landed at No. 10 with $40 million, which he made from movies, endorsements, and licensing deals. Chan has been acting since the 1960s.
You can see the full Top 10 list below. The earnings numbers are estimates pulled from sources like Nielsen, ComScore, Box Office Mojo, and IMDB, in addition to “interviews with industry insiders.” The numbers are pre-tax, and they do not include fees paid to agents, managers, and lawyers. The reporting period was June 1, 2019 to June 1, 2020.
Forbes said it will publish a list of the highest-paid actresses in September.
As picked up by Gamebyte, a listing for Lead Environment Modeler seeks someone to “help us breathe life into a new and fantastical world.” The wording suggests the new Bioshock won’t be returning to either Rapture or Columbia for the new installment, and like Bioshock: Infinite will create its own world.
The listings describe Cloud Chamber as “a collaborative team of inspired minds who create games together.” After a reminder that the studio is creating the next Bioshock game, it adds, “our passion and love for this iconic franchise is what brought us together. The thrill and responsibility of creating the next iteration of such a beloved game is what keeps us going.”
Other details picked up by @MauroNL3 on Twitter include that the game is being developed in Unreal Engine 4, and is slated for next-gen–not surprising given the game’s announcement warned it was still several years away.
New details on the next Bioshock game developed by the new studio Cloud Chamber Studios. Several job listings point to experience in Unreal Engine 4, one job list says “we use UE4”. It is also slated for ‘next-gen’, which is no surprise with it being ‘several years away’.
Cloud Chamber is also looking for a principle combat designer who likes “pushing boundaries and trying risky experiments that haven’t been seen before,” a cinematic artist with “Wes Anderson like precision and panache,” and a world designer who will help “create a “living” world that offers players variety at every step of the game.”
It looks like the burgeoning studio is still at the earliest stages of development on the next Bioshock game, but it’ll be interesting to see what they create with a team of both Bioshock veterans and new hires.
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster will feature Dante from the Devil May Cry series via paid DLC.
The news was revealed on the Atlus blog earlier today. Dante makes his return in the remaster thanks to the ‘Maniax Pack’ DLC which players will be able to purchase for 980 yen (roughly £7 or $9 USD).
A trailer for the Maniax Pack arrived alongside the announcement, revealing that the DLC will be available at launch on October 29th in Japan, and those who own the Maniax Pack will be able to select “NEW GAME -Maniax-” in the start menu to add Dante to the game.
A western release for the Maniax Pack has not yet been revealed, but it seems likely. Famously, a sticker saying “Featuring Dante from the Devil May Cry series” sticker was put on the box to help sell the original game in the west, despite the character’s very brief appearance in the game.
The Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster is based on the Chronicle Edition of the game, which normally features a character called Kuzunoha Raido from the Devil Summoner series in Dante’s place. If purchased, this DLC will let players reskin the game to the Maniax version, depending on their preference.
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster’s Western launch is currently slated for Spring 2021, landing on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.
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