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'GTA V' Becomes an Unlikely Mentor for Artificial Intelligence; Will Teach Self-Driving Cars to Prevent Obstacles
Who said video games are a waste of time? Actually, nobody says that now unless it’s a disgruntled parent with an academically weak son punching joystick buttons 25 hours a day; borrowing one hour from the next day. Sorry to begin with such a weak unoriginal opening statement. But to say, Grand Theft Auto 5 of all games will lead the frontier for A.I is just another dazzling look at Terminator's Skynet. Known to the incessantly complaining & touchy world of 2016 as a violent, immature and sexually suggestive video game, the hope of self-driving cars lies in the hands of Rockstar’s flamboyant ride GTA V. For the record, I have no problems with GTA V. It is what it is. It’s not like anybody expects a deep philosophical 'Terrence Malick' style narrative game about the video game industry sucking the life outta 12 year olds and pushing materialism as the new age God. Rockstar is bloody awesome and not just for GTA series, I’m speaking about their role as a publisher of L.A Noire. Personally speaking, the making of L.A Noire is the Apocalypse Now equivalent of video games and I hope to write in detail about it someday.
By Mohammed Hidhayat8 years ago in Gamers
Disney Was Working on an Adventure Theme Park Inspired by the 90s Video Game 'Myst'
Remember the popular fiddly trial and error 3D puzzle video game Myst created by brothers Robyn and Rand Miller. Yeah, the one that was inspired by text games like Zork and science fiction literature that involved portals like The Chronicles of Narnia and Jules Verne’s The Mysterious Island. Yes, we’re talking about the game that was one of the greatest selling titles at a time when consoles had no hard disks and technical limitations were so many. The Making of Myst is in itself a biblical relic of a by-gone video game era. Myst imparted new trends into the glossary of video games. So, it’s only apparent that Disney was hell-bent on creating a ‘Myst Island’ theme park given its popularity, critical acclaim and cult status. Creator Rand Miller appeared for an interview with The AV Club, one of my darling sites on the internet that doesn’t write just for the sake of writing and home to my favorite critic, Ignatiy Vishnevetsky.
By Mohammed Hidhayat8 years ago in Gamers
Cancelled Warcraft Game Reappears After 18 Years. You Too Can Play It Now!
If you're an ardent fan of Warcraft and as besotted as my neighbor who has been playing the series since Orcs and Humans, then you must've definitely heard about the fate of Warcraft Adventures: Lord of the Clans, a whimsical point-and-click video game set in the Warcraft Universe that was ultimately cancelled in 1998. The story centered on Thrall, the Orc who escapes human captivity after years of being slaved and proceeds on a personal journey to discover his heritage and reunite the clans. Thrall was voiced by Clancy Brown popular for his role in Highlander and as Byron Hadley, the Captain Guard in Shawshank Redemption. He also voiced Blackhand, the antagonist warchief in the cinematic version of Warcraft, 2016. Peter Cullen gave his legendary vocals to the character of Orgrim Doomhammer. Classic British actor and baritone voice artist Tony Jay played Drek'Thar.
By Mohammed Hidhayat8 years ago in Gamers
Firewatch Meets the X-Files in a Lynchian Style Detective Video Game 'Virginia'
Two years ago, Virginia was announced - a detective procedural video game embalming nostalgic qualities of David Lynch's Twin Peaks and splashed in a pastel colored' FireWatch' environment of soft polygons. Set on a glorious sunny day in 1992, Anne Tarver- a recently appointed FBI agent is tasked with a case about the disappearance of a kid named Lucas Fairfax in a rural town of Kingdom, Virginia. That's the blurb. After a long development cycle, now we've a Steam demo and a trailer.
By Mohammed Hidhayat8 years ago in Gamers
Want to Be the Editor of a Horror Newspaper? Try 'Daily Chthonicle'
The world is dark and bygone. Spikes in mysterious disappearances, an increase in sightings of weird creatures, a surge in popularity of anti-Christ activities and paranormal incidents seem to be the order of the day. But for you, it's just another Monday. Daily Chthonicle is the shining light of hope in a world of witchcraft and supernatural hoardings. As the owner-cum-editor of this newspaper, it's your responsibility to run the investigative agency without any hiccups against the rising tide of goblins and satanic drifters.
By Mohammed Hidhayat8 years ago in Gamers
A Survival Game Set in Antarctica Inspired by 'The Thing' (Atmospherically Speaking)
By the looks of the trailer, John Carpenter's cult classic (sadly overshadowed by Spielberg's E.T at the time) seems to be the obvious inspiration to the game. The developers whose previous release was The Novelist - a beautiful choice-driven dramatic game about an Ethereal's introspective into Human quality, have also agreed upon this statement in an interview.
By Mohammed Hidhayat8 years ago in Gamers
Event[0]—Communication Is Crucial in This Cerebral Game About a Stranded Astronaut and a Skeptical AI Seeking Earth
Survival stories translated into movies, books and video games have taught us there are many ways to endure in a life altering/stagnating situation - Shut up and focus, proceed plan with the lowest possible death count/damage, use props to your advantage and elbow attacks, brainstorm & team-work, being selfish (works in certain B-grade movies) and a major leap of faith. There are more story arcs but this pretty much covers popular tactics.
By Mohammed Hidhayat8 years ago in Gamers
Best Xbox One Sports Games
Tired of playing the top free Xbox One games? Me too. I turned myself to the lovely world of sports, because why not? Some of the best Xbox One games are sports oriented, plus they will help you understand the game itself the more you practice, even if it's in a virtual world.
By George Herman8 years ago in Gamers
Left 4 Dead 2 Modder Creates Weapons of Iconic Killers. Let's You Slay the Infected in Style
Following the success of #Left4Dead, a sequel to the survival horror video game was released in 2009 to much critical reception. Left 4 Dead 2 went on to win several awards and garner respect from video game enthusiasts.
By Mohammed Hidhayat8 years ago in Gamers
Video Game Focus: HUSK Is An Eastern European Take On Silent Hill
Shivercliff is the name of a fictional town in the video game title HUSK. Shivercliff - the name alone sends shivers down the bones. It sends a sudden chillness along your spinal cord. But a poster to the game comes with a utterly contrasting caption “a place you’ll never want to leave…" A 90s town filled with luminous street lights, abandoned gas pumps, deformed NPCs and newspapers strewn like a Billie Jean music video doesn't really compliment the caption. It really sends a strong macabre vibe which loosely translates to "a place you’ll never want to visit ever" or "a place you'll never escape in the first place!"
By Mohammed Hidhayat8 years ago in Gamers
5 Important Details from the Game Awards 2017 'Death Stranding' Trailer
The 2017 Game Awards saw the release of the third and, thus far, most revelatory trailer for Hideo Kojima's enigmatic forthcoming game, Death Stranding. Fans of Kojima's work have been eager to figure out the many mysteries provided to us by the promotional material for the game, analyzing every minor detail and painstakingly seeking out hidden messages. Some efforts have yielded fascinating fruit, such as the dog tags on the protagonist (played by Norman Reedus) being marked with mathematical equations pertaining to General Relativity and Quantum Mechanics.
By Eden Roquelaire8 years ago in Gamers
