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Heavenly Sword animation: The Day of the Warrior
And finally, it comes: the day of the warrior. Entrusted with the Heavenly Sword, will this warrior succumb to the sword's mythical bloodlust? Watch this week's episode of the Heavenly Sword prequel animation and see Nariko's transformation into a skilled warrior. This episode will also be available for download this Thursday on the PlayStation Store. Check out the previous episodes here:
See also:
Episode 1: Legend of the Heavenly Sword
Episode 2: Guardian of the Sword
Episode 3: The Rise of Evil
Episode 4: The Divine Birth
Heavenly Sword animation: The Divine Birth
The Heavenly Sword animation continues. The latest episode chronicles the journeys of the clan that protects the Heavenly Sword. At the end of their trials comes a birth of the divine variety (is there any other kind?). What will this mysterious baby become? Well, you'll have to watch and find out, no?
This episode will be available in HD on the PlayStation Store later this week.
See also:
Episode 1: Legend of the Heavenly Sword
Episode 2: Guardian of the Sword
Episode 3: The Rise of Evil
Even more Heavenly Sword screenshots
Check out the gallery now.
Ninja Theory wants Heavenly Sword sequel [update 1]
Reviews are starting to come in for all of Sony's anticipated, heavy-hitting games. While there aren't a lot of reviews for Heavenly Sword just yet, it's getting mostly positive responses. Also, since it is so heavily anticipated, we think it'll sell well enough for Sony to "okay" a sequel. Even though most of us haven't gotten our hands on the final version, do you think Heavenly Sword should turn into another sequel-churning franchise, or is there just something a little more special about a single game that tells a whole story?
[Update: changed "Team Ninja" to "Ninja Theory"... seriously, these companies need to think a litter harder about their names.]
IGN UK reviews "Sevenly Sword"
But the review goes downhill from there. The combat system is called "tiresome and, to be blunt, incredibly boring." The story goes through a "hopelessly hackneyed, melodramatic script."
IGN UK is known for its highly critical reviews. However, PS3 fans must feel like Nariko (above) when one of the first reviews of such a heavily promoted game gets bashed so strongly. Hopefully, future reviews will show the game in a more favorable light, considering how crucial having a AAA title in the PS3 library is.
Heavenly Sword animation: The Rise of Evil
It's Monday. You know what the means: another episode of the Heavenly Sword prequel animation. As if the titular Heavenly Sword wasn't cursed with bloodlust already, this episode chronicles the rise of evil. As usual, you'll be able to download a high definition version later in this week's Store update.
See also:
Episode 1: Legend of the Heavenly Sword
Episode 2: Guardian of the Sword
PS3 first-party exclusives finally get EU release dates
- Warhawk with headset: September 19th
- Heavenly Sword: September 19th
- Folklore: October 10th
- Lair: October 24th
- Eye of Judgment: October 24th
- Singstar: October
[Via N4G]
Heavenly Sword has 10GB of sound data alone
Tom Covin, the audio lead for Ninja Theory, explains why they've put so much time and effort into their music and sound effects, "For me, sound is very 'immediate' to the player. Music has a well-established cultural language; sound is much less clearly delineated – but you can get straight to someone's emotional responses with it – there's little time for the brain to analyse. Sound is key in making this awesome weapon – the Heavenly Sword – come to life so you can sense its brooding power and almost hear it feeding off each kill."
The Develop article delves in deep into the sound theory and technology that was used in the development of Heavenly Sword and is a great read for those interested in some of the behind-the-scene machinations of one of the PS3's most anticipated titles. If only September would come a little quicker ...
New Heavenly Sword gallery shows Andy Serkis in a funny suit
Our new gallery, found below, includes some fresh Serkis mo-cap pictures and some interesting King Bohan images. They are particularly fascinating to those interested in the specifics of 3D graphics generation. Low-polygon wireframes of King Bohan are found alongside high detailed mudbox renders. Fascinating!
New Heavenly Sword art shows off weapons, environments
Andy Serkis talks mo-cap in Heavenly Sword
Yeah, we're impressed by the emotion delivered by the motion captured performances in Heavenly Sword. Andy "the guy who played Gollum" Serkis talked about his role as Dramatic Director of the game to CVG. Playing the game's villain meant internalizing a different kind of mentality for the actor: "Well, Bohan was this dictator that created his own moral universe where he was right. Rather than just playing an evil guy, you have to sort of believe in what you're doing - most dictators do. So I've been reading about dictators."Unfortunately, it appears that Serkis' skill at acting far exceeds his ability to play games. "I'm pretty hopeless at games," he admits. "I love playing Shadow Of The Colossus, just riding round on my horse looking for colossi. I haven't actually found any yet, though." Andy, one clue to you: look for the moving giant in the distance.
[Thanks, Random1448!]
Heavenly Sword animation: Guardian of the Sword
The Heavenly Sword animation continues this week. Once again, GAP members were treated to an early look, and now the video is freely available for you to enjoy. This time, find out more about the Guardian of the Sword, and expect to find the video (in HD!) later this week when the PlayStation Store updates.
American PSN updates for August 9th
- Piyotama game ($2.99)
- Heavenly Sword Anime episode 1 (free)
- Heavenly Sword making of video 1 (free)
- Turok E3 trailer (free)
- 10,000 BC movie trailer (free)
- Fred Claus movie trailer (free)
- Superbad movie trailer (free)
- Perfect Stranger movie trailer (free)
Heavenly Sword animation explains mythic origins
Ever wanted to know where the titular Heavenly Sword came from? Sony's releasing a brand new animated series highlighting the origins of Nariko's sword. Available first to GAP members, the video has made its way to the internet ... and to you. Watch the first part of an ongoing series, to be updated weekly.
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