Heavy Rain

In Real Life

Depressing Heavy Rain Makes For Good Comedy

4:30AM Today | Evan Narcisse

Yes, the jokes about the weird deconstructed gameplay in Heavy Rain get laughs, even from people in the audience who may not have played it. But the best thing about Kumail Nanjiani’s stand-up bit on the PS3 psychological thriller is how he notes the changes in the gaming medium and the difference in the kinds of experience that are available now. He’s acknowledging maturation while getting some yuks in. More »


In Real Life

The Killer Concept Art Of François Baranger

10:00PM November 30, 2011 | Luke Plunkett

François Baranger is an artist who works not just on video games, but on some of the biggest Hollywood franchises in recent years, like Harry Potter and GI Joe. More »


PC

The Heavily Loaded Heavy Rain Director’s Cut

5:00AM November 4, 2011 | Matthew Buzzi

Sony has announced today that a director’s cut of the popular Heavy Rain is due out Nov. 8 for $US29.99, and will include past downloadable content, a soundtrack, Move support and bonus features. More »


News

Heavy Rain’s Creator Doesn’t Sound Stupid At All

3:00PM September 29, 2011 | Luke Plunkett

You’re right, David Cage, creator of games like Heavy Rain and Indigo Prophecy. You do sound stupid. But just the kind of stupid this industry needs more of. More »


News

Heavy Rain Is Now Safer For The Children (Well, Teenagers)

5:30PM August 9, 2011 | Luke Plunkett

Over a year since it was first released, a revised edition of Heavy Rain is being cobbled together in Europe that reduces some of the game’s content in order to get it a less adult rating. More »


In Real Life

Don’t Get Caught Out In Heavy Rain’s Concept Art

9:00PM August 2, 2011 | Luke Plunkett

French artist François Baranger has been doing concept work for years now, and has experience in the worlds of both film and video games. More »


News

David Cage: L.A. Noire Is “An Interesting Dead End”

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4:15PM April 1, 2011 | Mark Serrels

In an interview with CVG, David Cage discussed the progress of Quantic Dream’s own engine, and commented on what Team Bondi are attempting with L.A. Noire and their motion scan technology.

“I think it’s an interesting solution to a problem for now,” he claimed. “But it’s also an interesting dead end.” More »


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This Man Is ‘Fed Up’ With Space Marines

9:30PM March 21, 2011 | Brian Ashcraft

David Cage, director of psychological thriller Heavy Rain and co-founder of French studio Quantic Dream, is not thrilled with the same generic games – noting that many US developers feel the same. More »


In Real Life

Heavy Rain’s Voice Acting Is Better In Real Life

4:00PM March 17, 2011 | Luke Plunkett

If you’re going to make fun of Heavy Rain, you’ve got to do a lot more than just shout “JASON JASON” in a mall. More »


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Is It Whether You Finish Or Not, Or How Long You Play The Game?

1:30AM March 7, 2011 | Owen Good

Of those who started Heavy Rain, 72 percent finished it, according to the president of the studio behind the game. That’s a rather striking number for any video game, especially compared to another major hit released about the same time. More »