https://stayclose.social/AdrienneLangan8/ Latest updates from Adrienne Langan https://stayclose.social/blog/108207/game-awards-2019-winners-and-nominees/ Between the world premieres and the awards being given out, video game enthusiasts have many reasons to tune in to The Game Awards every year. This year's event has the potential to be the biggest Game Awards yet, and it will be exciting to see how it all goes d


Considering that Death Stranding tasks players with being couriers of various goods, the landscape itself needs to make for both a fascinating vista to marvel at while also providing environmental geometry interesting enough to navigate. Whatever real world location a potential sequel were to emulate, it should be simultaneously gorgeous yet different enough from the mostly rocky terrain of the first game to provide players with a fresh new experie


Should Death Stranding 2 still take place on the western hemisphere, moving the setting just south of the States in the tropical landscape of Brazil would prove to offer a much brighter visual presentation than the first game. For one, Brazil's Atlantic coastline which stretches for 4,700-kilometers is lined with beautiful golden sand beaches right next to the roar of the ocean, which is perfect for Death Stranding 2 Patch Notes|Https://Deathstranding2World.Com/ Stranding 's often-mesmerizing locations . Much like Greece above, seeing highly populated locations like Rio de Janeiro being completely empty would make for a chilling setting to explore and this isn't even mentioning the lush Amazonian rain forests, comprised of thick plant life and interconnected river passa

Geoff Keighley is to be hosting this year’s The Game Awards 2019 which is due to take place this December . We’ll have to keep eyes peeled for any announcements with giraffes included. We’ll then know exactly how much Geoff’s influence is taking hold of the industry, and whether we must prepare for a video game giraffe future.


While travelling through a ruined Tokyo would surely be a haunting experience, what would be even more mesmerizing is to see the more rural areas of the country. Mount Fuji alone would be a spectacle to witness, especially if the game allowed the player to climb to its very peak for a delivery mission. Just as Ghost of Tsushima recently proved , the lush and vibrant open fields in the country sides of Japan can be very peaceful to explore and the endless assortment of colors on display within the nature there is a feast for the e


While the post-doomsday interpretation of America in Death Stranding is certainly terrifying, a disturbing implication to consider is how much the destructive event that caused everything to begin with has also affected the rest of the world. If Kojima Productions is planning to make a return to this devastated world, there are plenty of other locations around the world that can provide an interesting backdrop for the story to conti

Popular faces seem to be appearing more and more in video games. We’ve seen Keanu Reeves starring as Johnny Silverhand in Cyberpunk 2077 , Hideo Kojima has pulled nearly half of Hollywood into Death Stranding , and Fortnite keeps adding popular icons such as Batman . But there’s one person who continues to try and insert a specific animal into games: Geoff Keighley.Mr. Keighley, an ex-host for GameTrailers TV, and a freelance writer for various outlets started up his own awards show in 2014 titled The Game Awards. The award ceremony is designed to celebrate achievements in the video game industry. You’ll no doubt see him at numerous video game events and enjoying his friendships with famous faces in the industry. The year 2013 seems to be the first year I can find in which Geoff Keighley begins to harp on about giraffes a noticeable amount. It seems to have started with just sharing his delight about the long-necked creatures, but has slowly escalated to become his brand. Now, it looks as though he’s trying to forcefully include giraffes in popular video games.Back in 2013, Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us  launched on PS3, and features a scene where Joel and Ellie see some giraffes in an overgrown city . Given Geoff’s current excitement for the upcoming sequel The Last of Us Part II , I believe his adoration towards giraffes in games stems from that very scene. However, on June 4, 2013, Geoff Tweeted that he loves giraffes , referencing the popular Toys R Us mascot, a giraffe named Geoffery. He claimed it was because Geoffery spells his name with a G, as opposed to the alternative, Jeffery. This was in the same month as E3 2013 which Geoff attended and tweeted out a picture of a giraffe wearing a bowtie that Spike TV had provided for the event.Later that year, Geoff brought our attention to the box art of Zoo Tycoon featuring a giraffe. This clearly delighted Geoff as it truly meant the Xbox One-exclusive launch title was bringing next-generation giraffes running on the new Microsoft console. Little did the industry know what the man had in store for video game giraffes in the future.A year later in 2014, Geoff asked someone on Twitter if there was going to be a playable giraffe in a video game. Sadly, Twitter seems to have lost the original Tweet, so all we can do is speculate on whatever game he’s referencing. It’s likely safe to say that he mentioned giraffes occasionally online and in replies to people, but as the years went on, his giraffe plan began to formulate even more. Giraffe Town , a game in which you play as a weird clumsy giraffe launched on PC in 2018, and Geoff caught wind of it and shared it . However, he seemed to be under the impression that it was a spin-off title starring the giraffe from The Last of Us . No one seemed to clarify that it was an unrelated giraffe.Living in adoration for his video game giraffes took a dramatic turn these past two years. The Last of Us Part II was still heavily under wraps when Geoff Keighley and Naughty Dog’s Neil Druckmann began publicly talking about him having a part in the upcoming sequel as a giraffe. Geoff sent Neil various videos of him acting and singing as an Animoji giraffe , and his potential inclusion looked promising. However, we since haven't heard of Keighley's involvement being confirmed, but the game is still to launch, so there’s a possibility.This year, it started to look as if Geoff’s dream of having his favorite giraffe in video games was becoming a success. Geoff had changed his profile picture to the giraffe from The Last of Us on September 23, but there was something odd. The giraffe was actually hologram-styled similarly to what is seen in Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding . We know that Geoff and Kojima have met up in the past. Hell, even Geoff himself is in Death Stranding as a hologram , so there’s a very good chance that he’s nudged his favorite giraffe into the game as well. The Last of Us Part II was then ready to be revealed to the public some more this past month , and Geoff took the opportunity to tweet that there would be an important update on the status of giraffes in the game . We were, of course, not informed of any giraffes being in the game, but going by the Animoji musical situation earlier in the year, we may just see Geoff’s favorite giraffe making a cameo.
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/108207/game-awards-2019-winners-and-nominees/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:17:03 +0000 Adrienne Langan https://stayclose.social/blog/108188/death-stranding-2-bts-music-vehicles-and-swarms-detailed/ Greek mythology has inspired many stories over the years including video games from God of War to Immortals Fenyx Rising . One reason for this is, even in modern times, that this southeast European country still boasts dazzling architecture. Even in this hypothetical future with much of its cities destroyed, the many towns and cities to be seen within Greece would still contain an almost otherworldly experience to them, even in a ruined state. Landmarks in Athens or the island of Crete's sense of mystery and wonder would arguably only be heightened with a post-apocalyptic design, adding to the notion that these are the remnants of a world long g


Since 2019 released so many titles, it makes sense for Sony to offer discounts even for recent releases going into the new decade. Many games on sale will have post-release and downloadable content in 2020, so player interest for those titles will increase as the year goes on and even older games will continue to see some retention in sa


While the post-doomsday interpretation of America in Death Stranding is certainly terrifying, a disturbing implication to consider is how much the destructive event that caused everything to begin with has also affected the rest of the world. If Kojima Productions is planning to make a return to this devastated world, there are plenty of other locations around the world that can provide an interesting backdrop for the story to conti


Every year, Sony holds a holiday sale during December which goes well into the New Year. During this time, many triple-A and indie games receive discounts of up to 50-percent or more in rare cases. Between many other ongoing sales and the PlayStation Store, players everywhere should be able to find a game that they've been looking


2019 was a great year for gaming with many popular titles being released or remade in today's standards. To that end, the list includes breakout games such as Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding, on sale for $40.19 compared to the original $59.99 price. Furthermore, the latest addition to the Star Wars canon, Respawn Entertainment's Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order , can be purchased for $49.79, seventeen-percent down from the normal $60.00 cost. Finally, Activision's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare , the best-selling game in the series on multiple fronts , is available at a thirty-four percent discount on the $60.00 price tag, costing only $39.59 during the sale. On that note, the Season 1 Battle Pass bundle for Modern Warfare can also be purchased for $63.99 compared to the normal $79.99 c


Regardless of what direction Kojima Productions decides to go in over the course of the next few years, that direction will likely be a good one. Hideo Kojima has crafted many of the most iconic video game stories and experiences of all time. That trend is likely to continue, and it is just as likely that gamers from all over the world will be going out in droves to check out whatever game **Hideo Kojima ** makes n


Sony: "Of course, we’ll have stellar announcements from third-party publishers and independent developers, who are all busy devising innovative new experiences that will make your heart race and your emotions soar — whether you’re playing on PS4, PS4 Pro, or PS


In the end, there may be some gamers who aren't interested or already have the games on sale in the PlayStation Store. Those users shouldn't worry, because there will be a new rotation of deals and savings that starts in a few days on January


If the sequel goes north instead of south, the Canadian landscape boasts a bevy of open countryside and chilly mountaintops to navigate. The Banff National Park could work as a stunning setting all on its own thanks to the glacial lakes containing some of the bluest water on the entire planet, casting reflections of the endless woods and hilltops that stretch out into the distance. For a more relaxed area, the dense forestry to be found in British Columbia would provide a soothing sense of serenity during the player's travels. Meanwhile, the multicultural streets of Montreal offer sights and senses representative of a multitude of cultures and beliefs from around the world, giving players little pieces of everywhere in a future of days gone


Should death stranding 2 money guide|Https://deathstranding2world.com/ Stranding 2 still take place on the western hemisphere, moving the setting just south of the States in the tropical landscape of Brazil would prove to offer a much brighter visual presentation than the first game. For one, Brazil's Atlantic coastline which stretches for 4,700-kilometers is lined with beautiful golden sand beaches right next to the roar of the ocean, which is perfect for Death Stranding 's often-mesmerizing locations . Much like Greece above, seeing highly populated locations like Rio de Janeiro being completely empty would make for a chilling setting to explore and this isn't even mentioning the lush Amazonian rain forests, comprised of thick plant life and interconnected river passa
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/108188/death-stranding-2-bts-music-vehicles-and-swarms-detailed/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:09:40 +0000 Adrienne Langan https://stayclose.social/blog/108162/game-awards-2019-winners-and-nominees/ Theoretically speaking, there is some range in the ideas that Kojima implemented in Death Stranding . While Death Stranding 's vehicle for introducing the "strand game" genre was mostly about delivery and Deathstranding2World.Com movement, a true-to-core survival game could also lend itself well to the "strand" community concepts. Theoretically these kinds of elements could be implemented into a horror game as well, as team-based horror experiences like Phasmophobia or Dead by Daylight have proven to be very popular. It doesn't necessarily have to be a Death Stranding sequel, but Kojima's commitment to the "strand game" means there's more to come from Kojima Producti


Of course, there is no video game franchise more tightly linked to Hideo Kojima than Metal Gear Solid . Sadly, it is quite unlikely that the series' creator will ever be able to return to the Metal Gear games, given that they are still owned by Konami. If a reunion between the two companies ever were to happen, however, fans would likely wonder about the possibility of a new Metal Gear game. Unfortunately, it seems like the franchise is simply over for g


For the uninitiated, Kojima caused a stir this summer when he tweeted what many believed to be concept art for a new Death Stranding game . Back in June, the developer shared a photo of his desk, and eagle-eyed fans took notice of an illustration of a never-before-seen vehicle branded with "BRIDGES," the name of the corporate government that protagonist Sam Bridges works for. Naturally, this has resulted in plenty of speculation as to what it could mean for the future of Death Strandi

Speculation about a new Death Stranding game aside, fans of the original do have something to look forward to in the near future. It was recently confirmed that the first part of Death Stranding ’s official two-part novelization will be released in February, penned by the game’s co-writer Kenji Yano. It might not be entirely new, but it will still give fans a way to bide their time while they wait to see what the future has in st


Few AAA games of recent years are as unique or as divisive as Death Stranding . While the unconventional gameplay of Hideo Kojima ’s open-world post-apocalyptic delivery sim failed to resonate with a lot of players, plenty of fans have been curious to see it expanded upon in a potential sequel. To that end, Kojima has clarified a few things about a piece of concept art that had fans thinking that he was teasing such a g

Due to Geoff’s excessive mention of giraffes in games, I grew confused when Geoff Tweeted a different species in a Tweet reading, “Best Performance of 2019? #thegameawards” and used a photo of HouseHouse’s Untitled Goose Game . But then it became clear that Geoff must believe that the goose is, in fact, the giraffe of the duck world.


Many gamers will be tuning in to The Game Awards 2019 to see which game won the coveted Game of the Year, but others will be tuning in for the world premieres. The Game Awards has gained a reputation for being an event where major new game announcements take place, with this year's event promising at least 10 world premiere reveals for gamers to look forward

The rate at which Geoff Keighley’s continued recognition of giraffes is going, I believe he’ll be making it mandatory that his industry friends incorporate a giraffe of some sort into all of their projects by the year 2021. Eventually, we’ll be seeing giraffes becoming a national video game icon, and we’ll have Geoff to thank or hate.


Arguably the closest thing the video game industry has to the Oscars or the Emmys is The Game Awards . Each year, a group of industry insiders and journalists come together to vote on which games should win in a variety of categories. The winners are announced in December at The Game Awards , which has been hosted by video game journalist Geoff Keighley since its inception in 2


However, Kojima has set the record straight regarding the illustration. IGN recently spoke with him during an interview for a video about how Death Stranding predicted the future , and when the topic turned to his tweet, he explained that it doesn’t represent "major plans, but just fragments of new ide


Between the world premieres and the awards being given out, video game enthusiasts have many reasons to tune in to The Game Awards every year. This year's event has the potential to be the biggest Game Awards yet, and it will be exciting to see how it all goes d


This year, six games are competing to be crowned Game of the Year, with Control , Death Stranding , Resident Evil 2 , Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice , Super Smash Bros. Ultimate , and The Outer Worlds all up for the big prize. It's hard to say which game will walk away with the distinction of being named Game of the Year, but it should be noted that Death Stranding is nominated for the most awar


Kojima then went on to mention that media reception for Death Stranding would presumably be mixed, with "pros and cons" of Death Stranding 's approach to the "strand game" genre. Much of that was actually reflected in the Death Stranding 's reviews, which were notoriously mixed from media outlets around the world. Regardless of how the "strand game" genre was realized in Death Stranding , Kojima ultimately believes in his vision of a "strand game" genre. A potential Death Stranding sequel could solidify that genre, assuming the developer has not been discouraged by Death Stranding 's recept
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/108162/game-awards-2019-winners-and-nominees/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:59:41 +0000 Adrienne Langan https://stayclose.social/blog/108130/death-stranding-2-concept-art-explained-by-hideo-kojima/ Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear series first began with Metal Gear in 1987 for the MSX2, and since then numerous successful installments to the series have come out, proving that Kojima had the ability to create one of the most successful video game franchises of all time. More recently, Kojima developed Death Stranding which, although met with mixed reviews, many critics declare to be a widely creative and completely unique stand-alone g


2019 was a great year for gaming with many popular titles being released or remade in today's standards. To that end, the list includes breakout games such as Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding, on sale for $40.19 compared to the original $59.99 price. Furthermore, the latest addition to the Star Wars canon, Respawn Entertainment's Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order , can be purchased for $49.79, seventeen-percent down from the normal $60.00 cost. Finally, Activision's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare , the best-selling game in the series on multiple fronts , is available at a thirty-four percent discount on the $60.00 price tag, costing only $39.59 during the sale. On that note, the Season 1 Battle Pass bundle for Modern Warfare can also be purchased for $63.99 compared to the normal $79.99 c


Of course, there is no video game franchise more tightly linked to Hideo Kojima than Metal Gear Solid . Sadly, it is quite unlikely that the series' creator will ever be able to return to the Metal Gear games, given that they are still owned by Konami. If a reunion between the two companies ever were to happen, however, fans would likely wonder about the possibility of a new Metal Gear game. Unfortunately, it seems like the franchise is simply over for g


Those concerned that the four games will be the only ones featured at PlayStation's presentation can rest assured; Sony says there will be announcements from third-party publishers and independent developers as w


So while Shinkawa’s illustration isn’t a solid indication of what could be coming to Death Stranding 2 , it is possible that the sequel is in fact in development. Kojima Productions recently confirmed that it’s hiring for a new project, and Kojima himself has teased ideas for Death Stranding ’s potential followup ever since the game launched last November. On the other hand, it’s also possible that this version of the sequel was the big Kojima Productions project that recently fell apart . One can't say for sure until Kojima says otherw


Based off of Arthur’s description of the events, it’s clear that the murder-robbery had taken a deep mental toll on him which could partially explain why he eventually wanted to convince John Marston so badly to run away with his wife and son before their lifestyle finally caught up with them. He felt that John still had a chance to become a decent father, so he helped him out. Arthur was able to come to this decision much quicker after he realized how crazy Dutch had bec


Dutch i was reading this the leader of their gang, so he sort of served as the overarching father figure for everyone in the crew, especially Arthur who was his right hand man up until Micah nefariously replaced him. Arthur’s conflict , both with Dutch and himself, throughout the game has a few similarities to a "normal" father-son relationship. In _ RDR 2, _ when Dutch continually puts Arthur’s ideas down and constantly questions his loyalty, it starts to make Arthur doubt not only Dutch but also hims


In the end, there may be some gamers who aren't interested or already have the games on sale in the PlayStation Store. Those users shouldn't worry, because there will be a new rotation of deals and savings that starts in a few days on January


The countdown to E3 has begun. The world famous video game event will be held at the usual Los Angeles Convention Center in about one month. As expected, Sony will have a notable presence. The company has announced in a blog post the details into what PlayStation will be featuring. The blog emphasizes four games that will be the center focus of Sony's E3 presentation: the mysterious Death Stranding , Ghost of Tsushima , Spider-Man , and perhaps the most anticipated one, The Last of Us Part

Cliff’s sections throughout Death Stranding revolve around him trying to take Lou back from Sam, as he is the biological father. The undying dedication that Cliff shows for his "BB" makes Sam witness an aspect of fatherhood that he was totally unfamiliar with. For the most part though, Cliff’s presence in the game is mainly to provide another angle in the BB story and to throw some extra twists that player may have not been anticipating. This is where it mainly differs with _ RDR 2’s _ st


Sony: "Of course, we’ll have stellar announcements from third-party publishers and independent developers, who are all busy devising innovative new experiences that will make your heart race and your emotions soar — whether you’re playing on PS4, PS4 Pro, or PS
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/108130/death-stranding-2-concept-art-explained-by-hideo-kojima/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:49:28 +0000 Adrienne Langan https://stayclose.social/blog/108099/top-playstation-4-exclusive-games-of-2019/ Of course, there is no video game franchise more tightly linked to Hideo Kojima than Metal Gear Solid . Sadly, it is quite unlikely that the series' creator will ever be able to return to the Metal Gear games, given that they are still owned by Konami. If a reunion between the two companies ever were to happen, however, fans would likely wonder about the possibility of a new Metal Gear game. Unfortunately, it seems like the franchise is simply over for g


Although no release date is available yet for Death Stranding , the general consensus is that it will arrive in 2019. The hype behind Death Stranding 2 guide|https://deathstranding2world.Com/ Stranding is real, too, because it's the first game that Kojima will release after his departure from Konami. Trailers and teasers, however, show a title that seems complicated and confusing and entirely too enigmatic, but fans are still clamoring to get their hands on the game that features such massive stars as Norman Reedus, Guillermo del Toro, Mads Mikkelsen, and Lindsay Wagner. It has something to do with the connection between life and death, but the rest of the plot remains a myst


Hideo Kojima's Metal Gear series first began with Metal Gear in 1987 for the MSX2, and since then numerous successful installments to the series have come out, proving that Kojima had the ability to create one of the most successful video game franchises of all time. More recently, Kojima developed Death Stranding which, although met with mixed reviews, many critics declare to be a widely creative and completely unique stand-alone g


The countdown to E3 has begun. The world famous video game event will be held at the usual Los Angeles Convention Center in about one month. As expected, Sony will have a notable presence. The company has announced in a blog post the details into what PlayStation will be featuring. The blog emphasizes four games that will be the center focus of Sony's E3 presentation: the mysterious Death Stranding , Ghost of Tsushima , Spider-Man , and perhaps the most anticipated one, The Last of Us Part


But that's still two years away, and that means that there are still a lot of great games releasing exclusively on the PS4. Some of the games expected in 2019 are probably some of the most highly-anticipated games in recent years. Not only will Naughty Dog finally release The Last of Us 2 , a follow-up to its 2013 zombie action adventure title, but Hideo Kojima should, hopefully, release Death Stranding , his first title since his controversial departure from Konami. The new year will bring a little something for everyone on the PlayStatio


Another great image sees Dande_Lion55 having a quiet moment in Ghost of Tsushima ’s beautiful world . Jin Sakai can be seen resting with one of the game’s foxes, the delightful creatures that guide players to special charms. Instead of using the fox to get an item, though, the in-game photographer kneels by its side. With the light coming through the tree branches that rest above the pairing, and every detail on both the Fox’s fur and Jin’s outfit standing out, the eye-catching screenshot is amaz


One aspect that draws players to continue through Death Stranding is the licensed music that periodically plays at different times during the game and can be found to play in the private room. Unfortunately, there is no way to take any of that music with the player as they go exploring the world, which admittedly does strengthen the crushing sense of isolation the game presents. However, with one of the best soundtracks of 2019 , it is strange that the game doesn't have a way to listen to all of that music that Kojima Productions had to pay for to put into the title in the first pl


If Silent Hills doesn't pan out, it is highly unlikely that Kojima would let all of the ideas and development that had been put into that game go to waste. Instead, Kojima Productions could be working to funnel many of those ideas into a brand-new horror IP . Thankfully, this seems to be the most likely scenario, as Kojima himself has already admitted that the next game Kojima Productions develops will be a horror ti


Meanwhile, Insomniac Games' Spider-Man has been hotly anticipated since its unveiling in 2016. It will be released on September 7th of this year. It should be worth the wait, as the combat looks to be the best of the Spider-Man games. Many story elements and gameplay mechanics have been unveiled, so it will be interesting to see what Insomniac has in store at E3. Finally, it should go without saying that The Last of Us Part II is highly anticipated. So far, two cinematic trailers have been released, promising to have an engrossing story like the game's predecessor. The original game has an impressive 95 on Metacritic, so Part II has a lot to live up to. Hopefully, we'll get at least a broad release date at


Fatherhood in _ Red Dead Redemption 2 _ might be a little more subtle as a theme than it was in the first game. Main character Arthur Morgan fights against time in many different ways throughout the story of the game, so it’s not particularly surprising that he doesn’t really have the chance to play the role of father in the game. Arthur actually once had a son, which he reveals through a missable side conversation in the story, but he and his mother were murdered in a robbery before the events of _ RDR
]]> https://stayclose.social/blog/108099/top-playstation-4-exclusive-games-of-2019/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:33:31 +0000 Adrienne Langan https://stayclose.social/AdrienneLangan8/ https://stayclose.social/AdrienneLangan8/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:33:15 +0000 Adrienne Langan