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gaming1 day ago•6 min saved

Evie Emerges: Stellar Blade's Younger Protagonist Delivers Brutal New Combat

Stellar Blade: BLOOD RAIN introduces Evie, a younger, smaller protagonist with a tougher, more aggressive personality, leading a special squad in a cyberpunk city. Her combat emphasizes close-range punches, grapples, and rapid movement, offering a distinct feel from the original game while the developers push deeper character development and explore themes around humanity, artificial intelligence, and tech, with Evie’s story closely linked to Eve to maintain continuity.

via Niche Gamer|

#blood-rain #evie #gaming

technology6 days ago•13 min saved

Stellar Blade: Blood Rain Trailer Draws GenAI Scrutiny

Stellar Blade: Blood Rain’s reveal trailer has sparked online debate over AI-generated assets, with fans claiming elements in the trailer and even key art appear AI-generated or nonsensical, prompting questions about the visuals in the game’s world. The scrutiny is bolstered by Shift Up CEO Hyung-tae Kim’s past praise of genAI for speeding development, and Kotaku has reached out for comment without an immediate reply.

via Kotaku|

#ai #genai #hyung-tae-kim

technology5 months ago•6 min saved

Korea bets on AI to turbocharge its game industry on the world stage

Stellar Blade director Hyung-tae Kim says AI is an essential tool for South Korea to compete globally against China and the US, as the country shifts from MMO-focused trends to AAA projects; he argues AI can boost productivity—potentially letting one person do the work of 100—though the broader job impact and the outcomes of widespread AI adoption remain debated.

via Eurogamer|

#ai-in-gaming #global-competition #hyung-tae-kim

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Stellar Blade Director Promises Variety, Free Updates, and No Microtransactions for Single-Player Game"

Hyung-Tae Kim, director of Stellar Blade and CEO of Shift Up studio, emphasizes the need for diversity in the gaming industry, advocating for the importance of console titles and single-player games with definitive endings. Kim rejects industry advice to prioritize higher operating margins and instead plans to continue developing console games. He believes there is a strong demand for games with conclusive endings and opposes the trend of live-service titles with endless updates. Shift Up's next game will be a "cross-platform next-gen" title, marking a departure from Stellar Blade's PS5 exclusivity.

via Gamesradar|

#console-titles #gaming #hyung-tae-kim

video-games2 years ago•4 min saved

"Stellar Blade Controversy: IGN's Apology and Developer's Recommendations"

IGN's French branch insulted Stellar Blade director and Shift Up CEO Hyung-Tae Kim for portraying the game's protagonist, Eve, with a sexually attractive design. After backlash, IGN offered an official apology, retracted the offensive statement, and clarified that their editorial staff had no involvement in the incident. The game, Stellar Blade, is set to release exclusively on PlayStation 5 on April 26th.

via Bounding Into Comics|

#hyung-tae-kim #ign #shift-up

gaming2 years ago•1 min saved

"Stellar Blade Director's Controversial Comments on Character Design"

The director of Stellar Blade, Hyung-Tae Kim, recommends players wear clothes in the game, especially due to the revealing NSFW Skin Suit which increases gameplay difficulty when worn. The game is set to launch exclusively on PS5 at the end of April, and the director's comments have drawn attention to the aesthetic attributes and eye-catching outfits available for the protagonist, Eve.

via Push Square|

#gaming #hyung-tae-kim #nsfw-skin-suit