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April 26, 2025

The Secret Weapon Behind the VFX of ‘A Minecraft Movie’

Director Jared Hess helmed "A Minecraft Movie," which emphasizes creativity and the struggle between freedom and oppression. The film features a villain named Malgosha, a Piglin ruler from the Nether, voiced by Rachel House, with motion capture by Allan Henry. Production VFX supervisor Dan Lemmon discussed the challenges of integrating live-action actors like Jason Momoa and Jack Black with animated characters while maintaining the game's aesthetic. The team developed a tool called "Bloktz" for achieving the distinctive "Minecraft" look, and twelve variants of the Piglin army were designed. The Creeper character, initially a coding error, underwent numerous design iterations to maintain its pixelated essence. Malgosha's design was inspired by characters like Emperor Palpatine and Mama Fratelli, with adjustments made for expressiveness. The film's conclusion features an improvised moment between Jack Black's character and Malgosha, highlighting the collaborative spirit of the production.

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December 12, 2024

Josef Fares is bragging about how good his next game is going to be (again): ‘A lot of people say I’m cocky, but it’s impossible to not be cocky when you have a game like this’

It Takes Two, developed by Hazelight Studios, has sold over 20 million copies and is a major success for EA's Originals label. Hazelight is collaborating with EA again for a new project, with creative lead Josef Fares hinting at an upcoming reveal. Fares mentioned a significant feature involving a "big boss" in the game and that the main characters are inspired by his daughters, Mio and Zoe, portrayed by actresses Kaja Chan and Elsie Bennett. Speculation suggests the title may be Split Fiction, with a potential release early next year, though this remains unconfirmed.

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October 25, 2024

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered Official PC System Requirements

Nixxes has announced the PC system requirements for Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, launching on October 31st. The remaster will cost .99 for existing owners of the original game. Minimum requirements: - Processor: Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 1300X - RAM: 8GB - Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 or AMD Radeon RX 5500XT - Storage: 135GB of free disk space Medium settings (1080p/60fps) requirements: - Processor: Intel Core i5 8600 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 - RAM: 16GB - Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 5700 High settings (1440p/60fps or 4K/30fps) requirements: - Processor: Intel Core i7 9700 or AMD Ryzen 7 3700X - RAM: 16GB - Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 or AMD Radeon RX 6800 Very High settings (4K/60fps) requirements: - Processor: Intel Core i7 11700 or AMD Ryzen 7 5700X - RAM: 16GB - Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 or AMD Radeon RX 7900XT The specifications do not include DLSS or FSR, indicating that the resolutions are intended to be native. The game will support these technologies, along with Intel XeSS. Enhancements in the remaster include improved 3D models, shaders, textures, new motion capture for conversations, and enhanced camera work.

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October 24, 2024

2K’s California mocap studio files to unionise

Staff at 2K Games' motion capture studio in California have initiated steps to unionize, with 21 employees formally requesting voluntary recognition as a bargaining unit from the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE). However, parent company Take-Two has declined to recognize the union, leading the employees to file with the federal government for acknowledgment. IATSE's international VP, Michael Miller, emphasized the essential role these workers play in creating video games and expressed support for their unionization efforts. The employees and IATSE are preparing for an upcoming election and hope to engage in negotiations with Take-Two Interactive.

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October 15, 2024

NVIDIA DLSS 3 Is in MechWarrior 5: Clans, A Quiet Place: Road Ahead, and Forgive Me Father 2

Three PC games incorporating NVIDIA's DLSS 3 technology are set to launch soon: 1. MechWarrior 5: Clans - Developed by Piranha Games, it will be released on October 17 and is built on Unreal Engine 5, featuring advanced visual fidelity and technical enhancements such as MetaHuman customization, motion capture cinematics, Nanite, Lumen, and Chaos destructibles. 2. A Quiet Place: Road Ahead - Also releasing on October 17, this horror adventure game by Stormind Games is set in the universe of the film series and offers a single-player experience focused on a young woman's journey through an alien apocalypse, enhanced by NVIDIA DLSS 3 and DLAA support. 3. Forgive Me Father 2 - This cel-shaded first-person shooter will exit early access on October 24, featuring Lovecraftian themes and gameplay enriched by NVIDIA DLSS 3, DLAA, and AMD FSR 3 support.

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September 25, 2024

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered announced for PS5, PC

Guerrilla Games announced the release of Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered, set to launch on October 31. The remaster includes over 10 hours of re-recorded dialogue, motion capture improvements, and graphical enhancements to meet the visual standards of Horizon Forbidden West, featuring 4K graphics and faster travel between settlements. The audio has been overhauled to support PlayStation 5's Tempest 3D Audio Tech, with hundreds of improvements for a richer experience. The game utilizes the DualSense controller's haptic feedback and adaptive triggers for immersive gameplay. It supports old save files for returning players, with pre-orders opening on October 3. Existing owners can upgrade for .99, while new players can purchase it for .99 across various platforms.

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September 25, 2024

Horizon Zero Dawn’s remaster arrives in October and it’ll cost $10 to upgrade

Sony has officially announced the remastered version of Horizon Zero Dawn, set to launch on October 31st for PS5 and PC. The remaster includes over ten hours of rerecorded conversation motion capture, numerous graphical improvements to match Horizon Forbidden West, upgraded character models, improved shaders and textures, enhanced conversation cameras, support for 3D audio and DualSense haptic triggers, and compatibility with existing save files. Accessibility features have been expanded with remappable controls, haptic cues, and assist toggles. The PS5 Pro will have native support with improved graphical features and high framerates. The PC version will include PlayStation overlay with Trophy support, ultra-wide resolutions, NVIDIA DLSS 3, and AMD FSR 3.1. The remaster will be priced at .99, with existing owners able to upgrade for .99.

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September 25, 2024

Horizon Zero Dawn’s remaster is real, and it improves the open-world game to match the visuals of its sequel

The remaster of Horizon Zero Dawn has been confirmed for PS5 and PC, featuring ten hours of new motion capture work to enhance visual fidelity. It is set to launch on October 31 for .99 USD for existing PS4 owners. The announcement has generated enthusiasm but also sparked discussions about the necessity and timing of remasters, especially given the trend of free upgrades for many titles on PS5.

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September 25, 2024

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered is real and you can get an inexpensive PS5, PC upgrade if you own the original

The remaster of Horizon Zero Dawn is set to be released on October 31, 2024, for PS5 and PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store. It will include 10 hours of re-recorded motion capture for dialogue, enhanced graphics, and native PS5 Pro support for better framerates and higher resolutions. The remaster will be priced at .99 and will include the game's expansion, with an upgrade option available for .99 for owners of the original game on PS4 or PC.