Not even close to its release, Hideo Kojima’s ‘Death Stranding’ had already bagged an award nomination

A post-apocalyptic, bizarre look at the world through the eyes of Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima is coming to life soon. Former Konami Digital Entertainment vice president Hideo Kojima who has helmed the well known Metal Gear and the Castlevania series,  is now all geared up to present a new project to the gaming world.

Kojima Productions has been working on this project since 2016; the recent trailers popping up have displayed some creepy elements that players will experience in the game. Scenes like an invisible creature slowly pacing across the white snowy ground and a thick black liquid grabbing hold of their victims, while they struggle to break free are some intense excerpts from the trailer.

A recent trailer displayed on the PlayStation’s YouTube channel has received multiple reviews and reactions from the media and gaming enthusiasts as well. Though the video shares a very vague understanding of what the story line of Death Stranding is, it does exhibit an interesting background of what game play may be like. It’s quite likely to share a resemblance with Fallout or Bioshock due to the grimly nature of the world it’s set in.

The creators aren’t revealing too much about the story as they want it to be a surprise. The video does however display breath taking visuals along with beautifully designed music that sets the tone of the game.

The eight minute video shares a lovely presentation of the game with the introduction of the creators, and then features The Walking Dead’s Norman Reedus and Hannibal’s Mads Mikkelsen. It’s amazing to witness such popular actors performing in a game that has been nominated as the “Most Wanted” game by the Golden Joystick Awards 2017. Although voting for the nominees has now ended, fans will soon come to know the winner during the awards.

Last year critically acclaimed titles have bagged accolades at the Golden Joystick Award, some of them being Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, Overwatch, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and many more. There is high anticipation that Death Stranding may win when announced in 2018.

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James Blake 'Vincent'


Cover of Don McLean’s ‘Vincent’.

Filmed and recorded live at Conway Studios, Los Angeles, December 2017.

Director Andrew Douglas
Producer Kathleen Heffernan
Director of photography Flor Collins
Editor Biff Butler
Color Brandon Chavez

The Defector | by Scott Mannion


The Cold War’s greatest unsolved mystery: in 1967 Prime Minister Holt disappeared without a trace. His body was never found. Find out what really happened, and witness his last days in office through this tense conspiracy thriller. Enjoy, my friends -Scott

TWISTED


In 1996, an urban legend was born when the Can-View Drive-In was hit by a tornado during a screening of the movie Twister. The story spread throughout town and the unbelievable event was covered by national media. But what’s most amazing is … it might not have happened. “TWISTED” is this week’s Staff Pick Premiere! Read more about it here: https://vimeo.com/blog/post/staff-pick-premiere-twisted

Playgrounds 2017 Main Titles


Main Titles for Playgrounds – The Art Department. A deserted world devoid of any human inhabitants, occupied only by utility droids, trying to mimic the behavior of their creators. A tale of friendship and love, discovered in the most peculiar places. Direction/Animation – Sava Zivkovic Music/Sound Design – Echoic Process Reel – https://vimeo.com/234108647 Complete project on Behance – https://www.behance.net/gallery/56806779/Playgrounds-2017-Main-Titles Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sava.zivkovic/

OFFF CDMX | Main Titles 2017


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Arturia announces Clavinet V


From the first note you play on the Clavinet V, you know this is no sample or synth. You feel that organic grit that only comes from a physical instrument, reproduced in minute detail by our award-winning modeling technology. We recreated the iconic Clavinet D6—including lightning response, multiple pickups, EQ rockers and variable mute. You can even tech your own customizations to age your instrument to taste. Dial in the rest of that coveted vintage sound you’re looking for with the built-in virtual guitar amp and stompbox rig—or just hit the extensive preset library.

More info:
https://www.arturia.com//products/analog-classics/clavinet-v/overview?&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=clavinet-v_launch_2017&utm_term=clavinet-v-announcement_video&utm_content=more-info_description

Arturia announces CMI V


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More info:
https://www.arturia.com/products/analog-classics/cmi-v/overview?&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=cmi-v_launch_2017&utm_term=cmi-v-announcement_video&utm_content=more-info_description

Clavinet V Tutorials – Covering all the exciting features of Clavinet V


More info:
https://www.arturia.com//products/analog-classics/clavinet-v/overview?&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=clavinet-v_tuto_2017&utm_term=clavinet-v-tuto_video&utm_content=more-info_description

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