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Evie Emerges: Stellar Blade's Younger Protagonist Delivers Brutal New Combat
gaming1 month ago

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
Stellar Blade's Evie Debuts as a Short, Hardened Heroine With Sony Support
technology1 month ago

Stellar Blade's Evie Debuts as a Short, Hardened Heroine With Sony Support

Shift Up chief Hyung-Tae Kim describes Evie as a shorter, younger-looking heroine designed for tough, stylish close-quarters combat, replacing Eve and sparking Western debate over age in character design. The studio praises Sony’s publishing support but plans to self-publish to move quicker and reach more platforms. Development is only about a year in with no release date yet, and there’s hope to replace generative AI assets in launch materials before release.

via Push Square|
#evie-design#generative-ai#self-publishing
Stellar Blade: Blood Rain Unveils a New Protagonist and More Brutal Combat
gaming1 month ago

Stellar Blade: Blood Rain Unveils a New Protagonist and More Brutal Combat

Shift Up revealed Stellar Blade: Blood Rain at Summer Game Fest Live, introducing a new melee‑focused protagonist in a dystopian cyberpunk setting. The trailer suggests brutal combat and a provocative jacket-removal moment; the game is described as in early development and is not Sony‑published, with Shift Up pursuing a first‑party service model to market the Stellar Blade IP more directly.

via GameSpot|
#blood-rain#gaming#melee-combat
Stellar Blade sequel eyed for multi‑platform launch as Shift Up moves to self‑publish
gaming2 months ago

Stellar Blade sequel eyed for multi‑platform launch as Shift Up moves to self‑publish

Shift Up signals that the next Stellar Blade is unlikely to be PS5 exclusive, opting for self-publishing to reach a global audience from day one. In its Q1 2026 report, the developer outlines a first‑party service model to better market the IP and expand to PC, Xbox, and Switch 2, with details to be revealed later this year. The move follows the first game's PC success and broader interest in non‑Sony platforms, suggesting the franchise may go multi‑platform beyond PS5.

via Eurogamer|
#gaming#ps5-exclusivity#self-publishing
Korea bets on AI to turbocharge its game industry on the world stage
technology6 months ago

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
Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Faces Performance and Reception Challenges
gaming11 months ago

Wuchang: Fallen Feathers Faces Performance and Reception Challenges

The article discusses how the discourse around the action game Wuchang: Fallen Feathers has been dominated by debates over its protagonist's appearance, similar to the controversy surrounding Stellar Blade, where character design and attractiveness overshadow gameplay and other aspects. Despite the game's mechanical competence, online discussions focus more on character aesthetics, reflecting a broader trend in gaming culture. The article suggests that developers should focus on improving substance to shift the conversation away from superficial features.

via Polygon|
#character-design#game-criticism#gaming