However, it’s his statement about “starting from zero” that could mean a longer wait. That comment could mean way more than creating a game with a new story and new characters. It could also mean a new game engine. Death Stranding uses the Decima Engine, which is the same game engine used for older games, such as Until Dawn and Horizon Zero Dawn . A sequel would potentially require a new game engine, especially considering that it will release on a next-generation console. Working with a new engine, as well as a new console, will require a bit of a learning curve, even for someone as adept as Kojima. This could add a year or two more to Death Stranding 2′s development cy

While players are out delivering packages and guzzling Monster Energy, they will notice structures and items that were left behind by other people playing the game. This is Death Stranding ‘s Social Strand System at work, and it’s easily the game’s best feature. We would go as far as to say that the Social Strand System is brilliant, and experiencing it for oneself almost makes putting up with the game’s many shortcomings worth

This is all players have to look forward to after finding all 50 gnomes. The pistol that they get can be useful if you actually upgrade it, but if the player is a morally good character, then that might be hard to do without messing with their moral standing from evil expressions. Plus, who wouldn’t want to buy a small house next to a bunch of gnomes? Maybe most play

Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding is one of the most polarizing games in recent memory. Kojima’s first post-Konami project, Death Stranding has enjoyed a considerable amount of hype since it was first revealed at E3 three years ago, with many fans understandably excited to get their hands on the next game from the mastermind behind Metal Gear Solid . But when the initial Death Stranding reviews came out, it was clear that the game wouldn’t enjoy the near-universal acclaim as Kojima’s previous games. Reviewers seem split on whether Death Stranding is some sort of video gaming masterpiece or if it’s a complete disaster. As it turns out, the answer lies somewhere in-between, though it’s much closer to “disaster” than it is to “masterpie

But, that’s exactly what makes Death Stranding such a worthy game of the year contender. Very rarely do singular experiences prompt such extensive discourse throughout the anime game events industry , and for that, it has gone down as one of this year’s most interesting releases. Its lack of traditional combat, emphasis on traversal, and dense story have set it apart from anything else in the medium, and while there’s no denying that it has heavy detractors, its attempt at portraying something entirely unique means that it has quickly become an experience that has stuck in the minds of many. Sure, Death Stranding taking home the top prize will anger some, but with iconic directors taking lead roles, monster energy drinks becoming a focus of gameplay, and a central throughline of the game being Norman Reedus bonding with a literal fetus, at least it won’t be a dull win

In just over three weeks time, The Game Awards 2019 will descend upon Los Angeles and honor some of the year’s best video games, content creators, and esports personalities. An annual awards ceremony hosted by games journalist Geoff Keighley , The Game Awards have become quite an event, and fans tune in from across the globe to enjoy the festivities and see who will go home a winner. However, before there can be winners there must be nominees, and a full list of 2019 Game Awards nominees is now available for fans to per

Death Stranding ‘s Social Strand System allows players to work cooperatively with one another by collaborating on building projects and leaving behind helpful items like ladders and climbing ropes. Players can express their gratitude by dishing out “likes” to structures that they found particularly helpful, which in turn helps the players that built them level up. This encourages cooperation, and gets across Death Stranding ‘s main theme in a big way: we’re all in this together, and only by working together can we really make the world a better pl

While Resident Evil 2 may ostensibly seem like a typical remake of the classic 1998 horror title of the same name, players who got to experience this revisit of the iconic series’ second entry were surprised to find it was something much more significant. Rebuilt from the ground up with gorgeous HD visuals, a new over-the-shoulder camera , and a modern reimagining of the classic’s horrifying police station and all the zombified monsters that dwelled within it, Resident Evil 2 redefined what made the series such a hit. While the franchise has trended towards a more action-heavy approach to survival horror in recent years, this exceptional remake shows that a confined setting, some utterly phenomenal sound design, and a handful of tough as nails monsters are all that is needed to make an utterly captivating horror