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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
