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PS5's Phantom Blade Zero Gets Even Better with Drunken Sword Gameplay, Insane Motion Capture
A new behind-the-scenes video for Phantom Blade Zero showcases its unique drunken sword fighting style, extensive motion capture, and combat gameplay. The video also details the protagonist's 66-day lifespan and the narrative choices players can make in side quests. The game is set for a PlayStation 5 release on September 9th.
Marathon sells 1.2 million copies across Steam, PS5, and Xbox | News-in-brief
The Nordic Game conference, taking place May 26-29, has announced its speaker lineup, featuring developers from Wishfully, Those Eyes, and Windup Games discussing game design and development. The event will also introduce an inaugural AI Track, with talks from companies like Infinity Fiction and Nunu AI focusing on the role of artificial intelligence in game development, storytelling, and QA. The conference expects over 3,000 attendees in 2026 and will showcase over 100 indie games.
Newly revealed Nordic Game speaker line-up to include Planet of Lana devs
The Nordic Game conference, taking place May 26-29, has announced its speaker lineup, featuring developers from Wishfully (Planet of Lana), Raw Fury, and Those Eyes. The event will also introduce an inaugural AI Track curated by ImmerSynth Inc., with talks focusing on AI's role in game development, publishing, and design. Over 3,000 attendees are expected, with over 100 indie games showcased.
Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet's been away from the spotlight, but Neil Druckmann's teasing the return of…
Naughty Dog game director Neil Druckmann has teased the return of a prominent The Last of Us actor for the upcoming game Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Actor Merle Dandridge was seen in a motion capture suit, with Druckmann referring to her as an "intergalactic treasure."
Forget Sequels: LightSpeed Studios Is Building a Machine to Create the Next Big Gaming Worlds
LightSpeed Studios is developing a framework and advanced motion capture facility to create original intellectual property. Creative Director Feng Zhu outlined the '90:10 Balance' philosophy for world-building, grounding games in reality with fantastical elements. Industry veteran Kristin Gallagher leads the motion capture team, utilizing cutting-edge technology for complex cinematic sequences.
15 Breakthrough Movie Effects That Redefined Epic Storytelling
This analysis highlights 15 influential films that redefined storytelling through groundbreaking visual effects, from practical stunts in Mad Max: Fury Road to the CGI innovations in Avatar and the iconic "bullet time" of The Matrix. The article showcases how advancements in CGI, motion capture, and practical effects have consistently pushed the boundaries of cinematic possibility.
Resident Evil Requiem Grace actor might be even more scared playing Capcom's horror game than her character is…
Angela Sant'Albano, the voice and motion capture actor for Grace Ashcroft in Capcom's Resident Evil Requiem, experienced significant fright while playing the horror game for the first time. She shared a video of her jumpy reactions during a 15-minute session, highlighting the game's intense atmosphere. Even Resident Evil 2 director Hideki Kamiya has previously called for a 'non-scary' mode for the title.
Grace's actor in Resident Evil Requiem says that Capcom 'wanted to go back to the horror Resident Evil…
Angela Sant'Albano, the actor for Grace in the upcoming Resident Evil Requiem, discussed Capcom's desire to return to the series' survival horror roots. She explained how the development team used specific techniques, like performing motion capture in darkness, to evoke the feeling of horror for the game's first-person segments.
Video: Street Fighter 6 Got Pro Wrestler Kenny Omega To Motion Cap Alex
Pro wrestler Kenny Omega, a fan of Street Fighter 6, was involved in motion capture for the character Alex and provided signature moves. Omega shared that his participation stemmed from a misunderstanding, leading to an intensive one-day motion capture session. The character Alex will be released on March 17, 2026, followed by Ingrid later this year.
Alex is Back: Kenny Omega Breathes New Life Into SF6’s Newest Grappler
AEW superstar Kenny Omega provided motion capture for the character Alex in Street Fighter 6, spending 11 hours performing animations and taunts. This collaboration brings a unique wrestling-inspired physicality to the grappler, with Omega's input directly influencing Alex's new animations and a special move called the Omega Wing Buster. Alex is set to launch on March 17th with new mechanics designed to make him a technical threat.
