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It’s one of the reasons why actual faces are used to animate. It’s easier to match the expressions on the “same” face rather than applying the expressions to a “different” face.

It is also important to remember that graphics in a game and what looks good is subjective. Hyper realism doesn’t necessarily mean better than cartoon style. It also doesn’t necessarily portray difficulty of animation. In some cases hyper realism is easier because you can work off a real image.

Based on the criticisms Astrobot received, it would make it nearly impossible for Nintendo to ever release a game that would beat out PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X games if graphics were a major reason for a game to win GoTY.

I also think people forget how popular the Nintendo Switch is. Astrobot is a game that if it didn’t have PlayStation IPs, could easily have fit in the Nintendo world based on graphics and its gameplay/genre. It’s family friendly and a cute, fun game.

Astrobot winning GoTY has the potential to change the gaming landscape more than a AAA action adventure game. Not that those games do something bad/wrong but they are more constrained to a more formulaic style because of the massive budgets. For example you typically see hyper realistic graphics

Based on what wasn’t announced at the Game Awards, I think 2026 is going to be a big year. This year had some nice surprises which certainly made the backlog grow. So many excellent games.

I think Astrobot is one of the most innovative games created for that reason. I remember being in awe when Xbox came out with Kinect Sports and when Wii bowling came out. Those just felt like game changers in how people interacted with games. It was a tactile immersion that you didn’t normally get.

I would have liked to have seen Final Fantasy win more awards, but Metaphor Refantazio has been excellent so far. The medieval setting works really well. And astrobot- no surprises there. It’s such an interesting experience with how well the developers use the controller to convey visual textures.

Split Fiction will launch on March 6, 2025 on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC via Steam for the MSRP of $49.99.

the first ever TGA Gamechanger awarded to Amir Satvat, for leading effort to aid laid-off developers find new work

It's about you. Thank you for 30 years of play 💙

Any recommendations for a decent webcam for meetings and maybe also for content creation in the future? Are the combo with lights any good or is buying the lights separate a better idea?

Lollipop Chainsaw rePop is more fun than I remember. I kept my original game because there was something I really liked about it, but I don’t remember if it was the humor. I don’t know why I’m surprised. I love zombie stuff.

It is ALWAYS okay to: - Play a game on any difficulty setting - Jump between games depending on what you're in the mood for - Finish playing a game and moving on when you just don't feel like continuing. - Enjoy games that no one else likes Play how you want to play and have fun. That's it.

Sampling two games so far between GT7 and Kayak VR and I’m very impressed. I definitely want to explore these two games further. If anyone has recommendations for Ps VR2 games, let me know. #PlayStation #vr2

I remember feeling a little queasy with the VR. I haven’t felt nauseous with the VR2, but I have had that feeling like when you move really fast in a car or swing and you feel a shudder. That happens IRL for me so I feel like the VR2 will have a much shorter acclimation period.

When I used the PS VR, I was most impressed with astro bot. I thought I’d love Iron Man and flying, but didn’t play much with the VR. The VR2 already feels like a system I’d use a lot more than its predecessor. GT7 has been incredible so far. It is wild looking around the car like you are in it.

Follow @cheapassgamer.com & Repost for a Chance to Win a The Legend Of Zelda - Master Sword Proplica (MSRP $199.99) Ends Dec. 16th at 9PM ET. USA, Canada, U.K., Australia, New Zealand Only. https://ow.ly/TneX50RCo0q It also has a built-in vibration gimmick.

I live with Fibromyalgia. Here’s some information about it for those who aren’t familiar with it. I aim to help educate others and encourage compassion and understanding towards those who suffer from it. #fibromyalgia #fibromyalgiaawareness #chronicillness #spoonie

It’s funny that Jill Valentine is ultimately Umbrella Corps’ perfect specimen. Umbrella promised youthful complexion with their products. They actually achieved their goal.

I really, really want to see Claire Redfield and Jill Valentine in a game together. I liked what Death Island did in terms of bringing characters together, but want to see more. I want one of them to be working on a case and contact the other for assistance with it.

Resident Evil has the reboots, but I wish they didn’t age the characters so much. Granted, Jill is an exception. I would have liked to see more other missions. Otherwise, it feels like they took 10 years off at a time and now it’s like “where do we go from here?”.

The one thing with video game reboots is that it seems to be like 10-20 years before a reboot at least compared what feels like every 5 years for comics. Sometimes it’s frustrating and a little heartbreaking and sometimes it’s magical.

Wondering how many people that have experienced video game reboots also experienced comic book reboots. I’ve seen some comic book reboots that really changed the characters. Not all have been for the better, but some have been excellent.

A new PlayStation Portal update releases later today, featuring: ☁️ Cloud streaming beta for select PS5 games 🔉 Refined volume adjustment settings Full details: play.st/3Oij6jo

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Pleasant surprise receiving my Tomb Raider medal today. 146 miles traveled. #tombraider #theconquerorchallenges

It's been 17 years since UNCHARTED came into the world with UNCHARTED: Drake's Fortune, released on PS3, November 19 2007. What's your favorite moment from Nate's inaugural adventure?

What would I do without my PlayStation Portal? It’s very convenient gaming from bed instead of relocating to another room. Although, the ability to play offline would have been a nice feature. #playstation

In celebration of all the Tomb Raider anniversaries lately, I’m working my way through all things Lara Croft. Finished reading all 5 novels, reread the Survivor era comics, replayed the Survivor trilogy, and am working on the remaster games, Lara Croft Go, and the Lara Croft Collection. #tombraider

List of upcoming major releases and notable projects in development for the franchise: - Tomb Raider IV-V-VI Remastered (February 14) - "TR12" (In dev') - Tomb Raider live-action Series (In writing) - Tomb Raider live-action Movie (In dev') - Tomb Raider: The Legend Of Lara Croft - Season 2 (2025?)

The Limited Run Tomb Raider remaster sets look so pretty on display. @aspyr.com @limitedrungames.bsky.social #tombraider #laracroft

WRITING TIP FOR TODAY Sale racks at bookstores. I'm dead serious. Buy reference books when they are practically giving them away and build a little library. I cannot explain the difference between a book and the ENTIRE WEB. A good reference book will give you a dozen ideas in the first chapter.