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Free Guy - Non-playable character

The Ghosts in the Machine: A Love Letter to the Non-Player Character

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In the lexicon of the internet, "NPC" has become an insult - a way to describe someone as boring, repetitive, or lacking a soul. But for those of us who grew up with a controller in hand, we know the truth. NPCs aren't just background decoration; they are the heartbeat of the virtual world. Without them, our heroics would be performed in a vacuum. Without them, we are kings of empty castles. This is a history of, and a thank you to, the entities that taught us how to play.
Esports & Livestreaming

How content creators power the esports ecosystem

It’s no secret that esports and live streaming have completely exploded in the past few years.  It’s gone from a slightly niche pastime into a global cultural phenomenon.  The truth is that competitive gaming isn’t a weekend hobby anymore—it’s a booming industry worth over $1.6 billion, with a fanbase that reaches every corner of the globe and is even rivaling traditional sports in popularity. But what’s really powering this momentum?
Oculus Rift

VR Has Arrived With The Oculus Rift

Virtual Reality is going mainstream, and the Oculus Rift is leading the charge Imagine a world where you can strap on a head-mounted display (HMD), and be immersed in lush stereoscopic 3D worlds. By simply moving your head, you could view the…
Resident Evil 2 Remake Confirmed

Resident Evil 2 Remake Confirmed

Capcom has announced that they will be remaking the 1998 classic horror game, Resident Evil 2. This marks a continuation of legacy releases for the company, and Capcom plans to fully re-engineer the graphics, cutscenes and gameplay for the…
E3: Fallout 4 Release Date Announced

E3: Fallout 4 Release Date Announced

Bethesda Softworks, the developer behind such games as Oblivion and Skyrim, has announced the release date for their upcoming open-world RPG, Fallout 4. The new title has been in development for over four years, and takes place in a post-apocalyptic…
Nintendo Working on New Console, Codenamed "NX"

Nintendo Working on New Console, Codenamed “NX”

Nintendo is currently developing a new console that showcases a "new concept." Their current console, the Wii U, was released in late 2012, and has sold 9.2 million units, slower than competing products from Sony and Microsoft. In the mid 90's,…
Valve Announces The VIVE VR Headset

Valve Announces The VIVE VR Headset

Valve has announced the VIVE, a new VR headset created with partner HTC to enter the VR head-mounted-display battleground. The new device consists of a lightweight shell, two 1200x1080 displays, and a frame rate of over 90 frames per second.…
The Order: 1886 Reviews Are In

The Order: 1886 Reviews Are In

Reviews of Sony and Ready At Dawn's latest game, The Order: 1886 have started to come in. Divided opinions aside, reviewers from such websites as IGN, Gamespot and Kotaku each praise the game's fluid animation, believable worlds, and character…
VIP All-Access Studio Tour This Saturday at 10:30am

VIP All-Access Studio Tour This Saturday at 10:30am

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Tour our advanced production facilities and meet our award-winning faculty at our VIP All-Access Studio Tour this Saturday, February 21st at 10:30am! Visit www.lafilm.edu/rsvp to secure your spot. We'll see you there!