Polish science-fiction writer Stanisław Lem is best known for his 1961 novel Solaris, which was adapted a decade later for the screen by Russian filmmaker Andrei Tarkovsky. The film would go on to be widely heralded as a classic of the medium, but Lem criticized Tarkovsky’s focus on human relationships over the technical detail and theorizing of the source material. The author’s work, then, is a particularly odd fit for a video game, as the medium often prioritizes action and instant gratification above all else. But with their adaptation of Lem’s 1964 novel The Invincible, Krakow-based developer Starward Industries very nearly succeeds at translating Lem’s work to gaming without losing sight of its density of ideas.
As a sly way of incorporating long stretches of sci-fi description, the game models itself on the back-and-forth radio conversations of Firewatch. The player character, a biologist named Yasna, is sent to...
As a sly way of incorporating long stretches of sci-fi description, the game models itself on the back-and-forth radio conversations of Firewatch. The player character, a biologist named Yasna, is sent to...
- 11/7/2023
- by Steven Scaife
- Slant Magazine
YouTube superstar, PewDiePie is once again under hot water after saying the n-word during a live game broadcast. During the controversial livestream of Pubg, the YouTube star whose real name is Felix Kjellberg said, "What a f**king n*****! Geez! Oh my god! What the f**k? Sorry, but what the f**k!"
Now, PewDiePie is facing major backlash as, Sean Vanaman, the co-founder of Firewatch developer, Campo Santo is filling a Dmca takedown notice on PewDiePie’s videos about Firewatch, and all future games under them, Vanaman explained on Twitter.
We're filing a Dmca takedown of PewDiePie's Firewatch content and any future Campo Santo games.
— Sean Vanaman (@vanaman) September 10, 2017
He's worse than a closeted racist: he's a propagator of despicable garbage that does real damage to the culture around this industry.
— Sean Vanaman (@vanaman) September 10, 2017
This is not the first time that PewDiePie, the most subscribed channel on YouTube,...
Now, PewDiePie is facing major backlash as, Sean Vanaman, the co-founder of Firewatch developer, Campo Santo is filling a Dmca takedown notice on PewDiePie’s videos about Firewatch, and all future games under them, Vanaman explained on Twitter.
We're filing a Dmca takedown of PewDiePie's Firewatch content and any future Campo Santo games.
— Sean Vanaman (@vanaman) September 10, 2017
He's worse than a closeted racist: he's a propagator of despicable garbage that does real damage to the culture around this industry.
— Sean Vanaman (@vanaman) September 10, 2017
This is not the first time that PewDiePie, the most subscribed channel on YouTube,...
- 9/11/2017
- by Mick Joest
- GeekTyrant
Felix "PewDiePie" Kjellberg has found himself embroiled in yet another controversy. The controversial Swedish gamer, whose YouTube channel has more than 57 million subscribers, drew himself a fresh helping of ire after he used the n-word during one of his streams.
Kjellberg used the epithet while playing the popular multiplayer survival game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. "What a fucking nigger," he exclaimed while engaged in a firefight. He quickly attempted to apologize for his use of the word. "Sorry," he said, "but what the fuck. What a fucking asshole. I don't mean that in a bad way."
A clip featuring the controversial moment has been shared by Slate:
Kjellberg's use of the slur immediately sent shockwaves across the internet. Perhaps the strongest response came from Sean Vanaman, the co-founder of the game studio Campo Santo and the writer of Firewatch, which is popular with streamers and YouTube gamers. In a series of tweets,...
Kjellberg used the epithet while playing the popular multiplayer survival game PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. "What a fucking nigger," he exclaimed while engaged in a firefight. He quickly attempted to apologize for his use of the word. "Sorry," he said, "but what the fuck. What a fucking asshole. I don't mean that in a bad way."
A clip featuring the controversial moment has been shared by Slate:
Kjellberg's use of the slur immediately sent shockwaves across the internet. Perhaps the strongest response came from Sean Vanaman, the co-founder of the game studio Campo Santo and the writer of Firewatch, which is popular with streamers and YouTube gamers. In a series of tweets,...
- 9/11/2017
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
An immensely popular YouTube streamer has once again come under fire for using racist language online. Felix “PewDiePie” Kjellberg was playing “PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds” on a live stream over the weekend when he dropped the n-word. “What a fucking n—–,” Kjellberg said before correcting himself. “Sorry, but what the f—. What a f—ing a–hole.” “I don’t mean that in a bad way,” he added. Also Read: Disney's Maker Studios Cuts Ties With PewDiePie Over Anti-Semitic Videos The clip started spreading on social media and message boards, prompting some game developers to take action. Following the incident, Sean Vanaman,...
- 9/11/2017
- by Carli Velocci
- The Wrap
Firewatch developer Sean Vanaman subsequently announced his company’s plan to have footage of the gamer playing their games pulled from YouTube.
- 9/11/2017
- by Halle Kiefer
- Vulture
Scott McCall (as a human and as his wild werewolf self) and best bud Stiles have their very own Funko Pop! figures now. Collect whichever vinyl figure tickles your fancy this spring! Also in today's Highlights: Wesley Snipes reveals The Recall's release date at CinemaCon 2017, a look at the teaser trailer for Deep Shock, and the Tribeca Games Festival announcement.
Photos & Release Details for Funko's Teen Wolf Pop! Vinyls: From Funko: “Teen werewolf Scott McCall and his best friend Stiles are coming to Pop! vinyl!
Bitten the night before starting sophomore year of high school, Scott is now a True Alpha werewolf! Collect Scott in his human form, or as a werewolf!
Add them to your collection this spring!
Coming in May!”
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The Recall Premiere Date Announced at CinemaCon 2017: Press Release: "Announced today by star Wesley Snipes at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Minds Eye Entertainment’s sci-fi...
Photos & Release Details for Funko's Teen Wolf Pop! Vinyls: From Funko: “Teen werewolf Scott McCall and his best friend Stiles are coming to Pop! vinyl!
Bitten the night before starting sophomore year of high school, Scott is now a True Alpha werewolf! Collect Scott in his human form, or as a werewolf!
Add them to your collection this spring!
Coming in May!”
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The Recall Premiere Date Announced at CinemaCon 2017: Press Release: "Announced today by star Wesley Snipes at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, Minds Eye Entertainment’s sci-fi...
- 3/30/2017
- by Tamika Jones
- DailyDead
Despite the fact that there really hasn’t been a runaway hit for a video game for…well, ever…Hollywood still keeps mining the medium for gems. And why not. There are a lot of great stories in games. It’s just a matter of finding someone who understands why fans love a franchise to begin with and adapt that faithfully to the big screen. Like with comic books, filmmakers will eventually crack the code and get it to work. The next film coming up that we hope will turn the tide is Assassin’s Creed, but that is by no means the only one in the works.
Apart from your run-of-the-mill triple-a titles that are guaranteed to put butts in seats, Hollywood is also wisely looking at other newer, more indie properties. A couple months back we reported that Life Is Strange would be getting a film, and now,...
Apart from your run-of-the-mill triple-a titles that are guaranteed to put butts in seats, Hollywood is also wisely looking at other newer, more indie properties. A couple months back we reported that Life Is Strange would be getting a film, and now,...
- 10/5/2016
- by Joseph Medina
- LRMonline.com
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