Classic Sci-Fi Games That Predicted The Future

Part horror game, part philosophical class, Soma truly delves deep into the themes of existence and the human condition that revolve around life, identity, and death. As the protagonist, Simon moves to find the Ark (humanity’s last hope), he chances upon Sarah Lindwall, the last surviving member of mank


For example, following Reedus’ comment in an interview with men’s lifestyle site Leo Edit in May 2022, Kojima's humorous tweet addressed Death Stranding 2 by telling Reedus to go to his " private room ," a reference to Death Stranding ’s __ safe rooms. The playfulness of Kojima’s response (which included a photo of himself threatening Reedus with a Negan-esque, wire-wrapped baseball bat à la The Walking Dead ) suggested to some observers that rather than an accidental slip, Reedus’s leak might have been a coordinated effort on the part of the game’s creator. Kojima added fuel to the fire of speculation surrounding Death Stranding 2 at the Tokyo Game Show in September 2022, where a QR code at the Kojima Productions booth linked to a poster containing several Death Stranding symbolic references and a woman’s silhouette overwritten by the words " Who am


To top it off, he also posted an image of him and Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Jim Ryan . This has only gotten gamers more convinced that Kojima is letting fans know that something Death Stranding related is brewing. Most recently, Kojima posted a Tweet with the words "From 'WHERE' to 'HOW'," along with an image with that one of the cities of death stranding 2 patch notes Stranding might use. The logo vaguely resembles an umbrella, which could also be a reference to Fragile and the Fragile Express delivery company. The mystery goes deeper, as on the first of November, Kojima Productions' site posted an image reading "How Come?" which eventually fades to reveal the face of Japanese actress Shiori Kutsuna, who is best known for her as Yukio in Deadpool 2 . Across her face are the words "Where Am


Jin Sakai is a samurai on a quest like no other in Ghost of Tsushima . Bound to honor the ways of the samurai, Jin must decide for himself what is more important: honor or the safety of the people of Tsushima against the first Mongol invasion of Japan . Considering Jin’s guilt as he abandons the samurai code for a stealthy and dishonorable approach to warfare, it’s only right that he has the facial animations to match his feeli


With Kojima being the eccentric creator he is, it is quite difficult to predict what he will do with a Death Stranding sequel. It will likely build on the strand genre and introduce new ways for players to help each other and affect each other's game worlds. If Death Stranding Director's Cut is anything to go by, gamers may also find that things are a little more fast-paced and action-packed, with less sloughing during the early hours of the g


The facial capture technology for L.A. Noire was experimental and genius. Players need to pay very close attention to the characters in question . Everything works in L.A. Noire , from the way characters move their eyes to the way their mouth tightens at accusations and gu


Aloy must journey to the Forbidden West, a land full of mystique, beauty, and threat to find out just how to save the dying lands of her home. In Horizon: Forbidden West , the game takes what was loved about the first title, and pushes it beyond. Not only are the graphics far superior and smoother , but the facial animations range from emotional to outright beautifully charm


Hideo Kojima loves movies and loves video games; it’s no surprise that he wants to combine the two. As players take on the journey of a delivery man across a fractured America, there is plenty of room for human connection when Sam Bridges meets other humans in person, despite his fear of to


This unforgettable journey combines myth and psychological horror , as a Celtic warrior embarks through the Viking age to fight for the soul of her dead lover. The story is grand, and the gameplay feels smooth. However, the biggest takeaway from Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice is in the facial animations. They feel painstakingly crafted to tell a great st


Kojima has continued to stoke Death Stranding 2 rumors on Twitter where, in October, he posted a picture of himself with Eric Lempel and Craig Malanka, who are the top executives of PlayStation's marketing department. Many saw this as a hint that Kojima Productions may be partnering with Sony for something big. Not long after, he posted a picture of himself with the head of PlayStation Studios Hermen Hulst, and with Elle Fanning in a video call. Sleuthing fans noticed that Geoff Keighley was also part of the video call. In both images, he is wearing a shirt that features the same baby doll that often appears in Death Strandi


Theron's Furiosa was the breakout character of Fury Road , and her versatility as a performer would allow her to inhabit nearly any new character that Kojima dreams up. Performing in a _Death Stranding _ sequel would introduce Theron to a new fanbase, and an actor of her caliber appearing in a video game is likelier now more than ever thanks to Kojima and other auteur creat