18183 Morning News: Naughty Dog Working on New IP, New Promotional Artwork for "FF7: Rebirth" Revealed
Many players are curious about the interesting game news this morning. This article provides a summary of the relevant content. Let's take a look together.
1. DLC Data Update for Elden Ring
SteamDB's backend data shows that Elden Ring has recently updated DLC-related content. Although it has not been confirmed by FromSoftware yet, the DLC is likely to be the highly anticipated Shadows of the Golden Tree.
2. Naughty Dog Developing a New IP
Illustrator Colin Lorimer's LinkedIn resume shows that he is helping Naughty Dog develop a new IP and an unnamed project. Lorimer's information indicates that he has been working for Naughty Dog since 2021 and also served as a narrative artist for The Last of Us TV series.
3. Players Creating GTA 6 Game Screenshots Using AI Technology
After the official announcement of GTA 6, many fans couldn't contain their excitement and started creating their own game screenshots. Recently, a set of screenshots shared online showcases the amazing understanding of the series' atmosphere through AI technology. These new screenshots were created by artist NetherVision, whose high quality and AI tools used for screenshot creation almost make them look officially certified. They give a terrifying sense of realism.
4. New Pokémon Peachadlang Story Background in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl
Pokémon recently released an intriguing video revealing a new Pokémon called Peachadlang in the upcoming paid DLC The Hidden Treasures for Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. This mysterious mythical Pokémon is waiting for its moment to be revived in a certain location.
5. Mario Rabbids: Sparks of Hope Sells Nearly 3 Million Copies
According to VGC, Mario Rabbids: Sparks of Hope has sold nearly 3 million copies, with eShop discounts being a major contributing factor to its continuous sales. Ubisoft previously stated that the game's performance was not good, but it seems to be performing similarly to its predecessor, which had over 10 million lifetime players.
6. Final Fantasy VII Remake Promotional Images Compared to Original FF7
Square Enix shared two new promotional images for Final Fantasy VII Remake today, featuring Yuffie and Cait Sith & Mog. These two images actually adopt the same composition and elements as the original promotional images for the 1997 game Final Fantasy VII. Blogger @kathyanhy shared a comparison image of these two sets of promotional images.
7. Rumor: Halo Battle Royale Game Development Halted
According to rumors, the Halo Battle Royale project developed by Certain Affinity, one of the co-developers of the Halo series, has been halted. During the XboxEra podcast, industry insider Shpeshal_Nick mentioned that the game with the codename Project Tatanka seems to have been canceled. Although Microsoft has not officially announced the project, Certain Affinity has hinted at it several times and mentioned that it had been in development for over two years with nearly 100 people involved by the end of 2022.
Expansion:
- The DLC for Elden Ring, Shadows of the Golden Tree, is highly anticipated by the players. It is expected to bring new content and experiences to the game.
- Naughty Dog, known for games like The Last of Us and Uncharted, is venturing into developing a new IP, which raises excitement and curiosity about what kind of game it will be.
- The use of AI technology by players to create realistic GTA 6 game screenshots showcases the creativity and passion of the community and their desire for the game's release.
- The introduction of a new mythical Pokémon, Peachadlang, adds more excitement and anticipation for the upcoming Pokémon Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl DLC.
- Despite initial concerns about the performance of Mario Rabbids: Sparks of Hope, the game has achieved a significant number of sales, aided by discounts on the eShop.
- The comparison between promotional images of Final Fantasy VII Remake and the original FF7 highlights the attention to detail and homage paid to the original game by Square Enix.
- The rumored cancellation of the Halo Battle Royale project by Certain Affinity has sparked discussions and speculation among fans of the Halo series.