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Developer Team Ninja Confirms That The Nioh Series Ends With Nioh 2

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We come bearing sad news today. Director Fumihiko Yasuda has confirmed that Team Ninja will no longer keep working on the Nioh franchise, which means that Nioh 2 will be the last game in the series.

Published by Koei Tecmo in Japan and Sony Interactive Entertainment in other parts of the world, the Nioh franchise only consists of two games since the first title went into production last 2010. However, Yasuda firmly believes that two entries are more than enough for this epic samurai saga.

The original Nioh was released on the PlayStation 4 in 2017, and the plot is basically about the one and only Western-born samurai, William Adams, and his adventures during the Sengoku period. The sequel comes in the form of Nioh 2, which was launched this year in March.

Interestingly, Nioh 2 is considered to be both a prequel and a sequel to the first game, since it has chapters that are set before and after what happens in Nioh. This time around, players follow the exciting undertakings of the half-yokai Hide, as well as witness the events that take place during the Siege of Osaka.

Fans couldn’t help but notice that both titles were similar to the highly-acclaimed Dark Souls franchise in terms of combat and level of difficulty. Overall, the series received positive remarks from players and critics and was more or less successful. As a matter of fact, Nioh was even one of the nominees for Best Action in The Game Awards 2020, but it wasn’t able to win against Hades.

In an interview with Famitsu (via Twinfinite), Yasuda simply confirmed that the development of the series has finally come to an end. On the bright side, he states that the studio will begin working on several projects beginning next year.

Kou Shibusawa, who is the current president of Koei Tecmo — of which Team Ninja is a subsection of — also said that he plans to keep creating games that take inspiration from the rich Japanese culture and history. In other words, the Nioh series may be wrapping things up, but its end is possibly just the beginning.

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This news may be sad and disappointing for fans who were looking forward to more games from this series, but we can’t deny the fact that Nioh wasn’t exactly the flagship franchise in Team Ninja’s portfolio of video games. As such, its end isn’t that surprising at the same time.

What’s more, the series’ storyline itself was pretty much self-sufficient and therefore, didn’t leave enough room for the possibility of sequels and spin-offs to squeeze into. So while many commended Nioh for its refreshing take on the RPG genre, we reckon that Team Ninja most likely couldn’t find room for expansions and the like.

That being said, the fact that Shibusawa wants to focus on developing games that put a spotlight on Japanese culture and history could potentially mean that forthcoming titles may be following the footsteps of Nioh, and titles such as Dead or Alive won’t be getting as much attention.

In any case, Team Ninja will be releasing Nioh 2: Complete Edition this 2021, which is the perfect game to play for new and revisiting players as they wait for the developer to release new yet similar titles.

Everything You Need To Know About It Takes Two

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Hazelight, the developer of the 2018 coop adventure game A Way Out, recently released the first look at the soon to be EA published title, It Takes Two, a coop platformer headed to consoles and the PC early next year.

It Takes Two looks to iterate on A Way Out’s narrative-driven coop, so players of playing games with a friend will possibly want to know information about the game’s release date, gameplay, and story. Most of the best coop games emphasize more on replayable tasks than cinematic storylines or a single-run campaign, so A Way Out stands as a comparatively one of a kind experience. The story-based adventure tells the tale of two prisoners, Vincent and Leo, in an attempt to escape their cell and unlike many drama-centered titles, it requires two players to progress in the game.

It Takes Two is a more light-hearted affair than the developer’s past projects, replacing A Way Out’s fugitive protagonists for a pair of pint-sized dolls. However, the games look to be basically similar as It Takes Two once again integrates variety-centered gameplay, tells the main story, and is a coop –only experience.

Release Date and Friend’s Pass

It Takes Two is scheduled to release on both past- and current-gen PlayStation and Xbox consoles as well as on the PC on March 26, 2021. There is currently no Nintendo Switch port planned. In spite of the console’s deep-rooted focus on coop, Hazelight recently discussed in a Reddit post that A Way Out could not come to Nintendo’s console due to the fact that the game requires both players to control the camera, so It Takes Two can’t be playable by two players across a split Joy-Con controller.

This, as well as the Nintendo Switch’s relative lack of hardware power, likely is the reason for the game’s absence of a Switch launch, though it is apparently possible that a version will come to the console in the future via cloud streaming.

Players who buy It Takes Two will instantly have access to the game’s Friend’s Pass, which allows a player who doesn’t own the game to play with the owner for free through online access. Although one friend can only be invited at a time, the game’s owner can use the same Friend’s Pass with various friends in succession.

It Takes Two Plot

It Takes Two follows the story of May and Cody, a human couple transferred into the bodies of dolls by a mysterious spell. The odd premise is certainly to have some fragile moments, as the two are challenged with fixing their broken relationship in their new, magical alternate reality, shepherded by a love guru called Mr. Hakim.

It Takes Two Gameplay

Similar to A Way Out’s story-based minigames and challenges, the gameplay for It Takes Two appears to focus on variety. Along with classical platforming, It Takes Two’s announcement trailer featured May and Cody riding multiple vehicles, using different weapons and tools in a third-person perspective, and more.

All of it is set in alluring environments that appear like Little Big Planet’s yarn-filled levels, blown up into more mesmerizing, wide spaces.

10 Worst Games of 2020 Based On MetaCritic

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With only a few days left in the notorious year, many have known as 2020, the team at MetaCritic has gathered the 10 most worst-rated games from across the web. Year-ender lists are one of the several holiday traditions that 2020 can’t delay or push back, so it’s almost encouraging to see them begin to appear from sites across the internet. While many anticipate providing their Game of the Year votes to outright hits such as The Last of Us Part 2 and Hades, someone has to focus on the under the end of the spectrum.

Failures in the gaming industry aren’t always as intriguing as bad TV series or bad films, so they are usually forgotten just as quickly as they appear. This also means that they sometimes vanish from the critical eye, dodging the skeptical dishonors of the worst-rated lists of MetaCritic because of their vagueness. This year, many might forget the story of Crucible, a game with really poor reception that its publisher, Amazon, took it back into beta testing after the game’s launch before completely canceling it.

There was also Slide Stars, a simple arcade game starring Tiktok stars that cost $40 during its release. Of course, no one could forget Cooking Mama: Cookstar, an entry in the long-running franchise on the Nintendo Switch that was sold through a third-party site for a period of time due to the game’s shareholders that didn’t want it to see the light of day.

Those titles escaped the eye of MetaCritic’s worst-rated games list but there are always several subpar experiences to make up the list. At the bottom of the list at #10 is The Elder Scrolls: Blades, a mobile adaptation of developer Bethesda’s open-world RPG that failed to impress on the Nintendo Switch. A few spots up on the list is Remothered: Broken Porcelain, which Cody Peterson of Screen Rant called “tough to recommend to even the biggest fans of the series” in his review published earlier this year.

Up two spots from Remothered is Fast and Furious: Crossroads, a perplexing bad adaptation of the popular movie franchise from the creators of Project Cars. Even the cameo of Vin Diesel once again looking after his car-based family couldn’t save the game, and one hopes that Ark 2 does better work with the actor’s presence.

The top two spot belong to this year’s remake of Ubisoft’s XIII, which concluded by stripping everything distinct out of the FPS and replaced it with bugs and faulty gameplay. Finally, the infamous honor of the worst game on MetaCritic’s list goes to Tiny Racer, a budget Nintendo Switch game that achieved a jaw-dropping 29 MetaCritic score because of its disappointing gameplay. For completionists out there, the full list of the worst games of 2020 is:

  • Tiny Racer (Switch)
  • XIII Remake (Xbox One)
  • Dawn of Fear (PS4)
  • Fast & Furious Crossroads (PC)
  • Arc of Alchemist (Switch)
  • Remothered: Broken Porcelain (PC)
  • Tamarin (PS4)
  • Street Power Soccer (PS4)
  • Gleamlight (Switch)
  • The Elder Scrolls: Blades (Switch)

WB Games Montreal May Have Teased Gotham Knights Release Date

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WB Games Montreal revealed Gotham Knights to the world during the DC FanDome virtual event earlier this year, but the developer has been noticeably silent since then asides from a short interview here and there. As a result, fans have been trying to make sense of all the unverified rumors and leaks revealed thus far.

Given how people from all over the world are now celebrating the Holiday season, this usually means that studios are closed and there’s not a lot of news to report about. However, it appears that WB Games Montreal may have one last surprise for the fans before the year comes to a close.

The official Twitter account for the game posted a holiday greeting dedicated to the fans a few days ago with the caption “Christmas in Gotham is something else.” Asides from the Gotham Knights logo, the posted image includes a new laptop, gymnastic rings, a boxing bag with a ribbon wrapped around it like a Christmas gift, a weightlifting bench, and other vague presents.

What caught the fans’ attention, however, were not these gifts but the poster in the middle advertising Haly’s Circus and the Flying Graysons, which is an obvious reference to Nightwing’s origin story.

The bottom part of the poster has very specific dates with a large enough font that makes the words readable even from a distance. According to the poster, the performance will run from July 16 (Tuesday) through July 21 (Sunday). As expected of anyone starved for information, fans began dissecting and analyzing the poster — eventually reaching the conclusion that the specified date is a potential release date.

One thing worth mentioning is that if you check the 2021 calendar, the dates don’t really match up with the information on the poster. July 16 happens to land on a Friday and not a Tuesday, while July 21 is a Wednesday and not a Sunday.

Instead, what fans have done in order to make sense of this possible teaser is to combine the numbers together. By doing so, we now have one date that is 7/16/21. What makes fans find this even more believable is the fact that July 16 lands on a Friday, which is usually a day when many companies release games globally.

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As such, many fans believe that the poster is WB Games Montreal’s way of discreetly revealing Gotham Knights’ release date. On the other hand, other fans aren’t as convinced and think that the date will most likely just release another trailer or perhaps a major announcement.

One reason why this theory is most likely untrue is the fact that video game companies don’t really release major titles in July simply because it’s one of the slower, more uneventful months of a year.

As such, we highly doubt that WB Games Montreal will try something different next year and launch a major AAA game. We’re just dealing with rumors and speculation for now though, so it’s best to take this with a grain of salt at least until the developer makes an official announcement.

Los Angeles Clippers Got Free PlayStation 5s During New NBA Season Opening Night

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Every member of the Los Angeles Clippers appears to have received a free PlayStation 5 before the team’s recent triumph against the Los Angeles Lakers. This continues a shocking warm relationship between the video gaming industry and basketball. Such a relationship can also be seen in the recent schedule video unveiled by the Utah Jazz, which features classic games as it lays out the enemies that the team will be fighting off against.

The Clippers are obviously luckier than most video game enthusiasts. The PlayStation 5 is extremely difficult to secure. Sellers are having a hard time keeping stock for more than a minute due to overwhelming demand and tons of notorious scalpers.

These retailers are utilizing bots to buy PlayStation 5s in groups the moment they go on sale, leaving none for the regular customers. Worse, there has even been news of consoles being stolen straight out of delivery trucks, sometimes by the drivers themselves. As of the beginning of December, Amazon has finally begun replacing lost consoles, but it’s still a surprising story of how difficult it is to actually purchase a PlayStation 5.

Unless you are a member of the Los Angeles Clippers, apparently. Journalist Tomer Azarly, posted a photo of the Los Angeles Clippers lockers on Twitter, showing a boxed PlayStation 5 sitting in every cubicle, along with a new pair of headphones.

This is a pretty significant perk as the consoles have a suggested retail price of $500 and the Clippers who aren’t even video game fans can do as the scalpers are doing and resell them at crazily high prices. Scalpers have collectively made $60 million since the release of the Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. It is a bit disappointing for dedicated players who have been hindered by website crashes, scalpers, and bots to see the basketball team given a few of the new consoles.

It surely is not the first cross-promotion the console has received, though. Before launch, the PlayStation 5 was given as a prize in a Burger King giveaway, and earlier this month Mountain Dew revealed that the console will also be given as a reward for a sweepstakes event in its new digital shop, committed to the sale of their new drink, Gamer Fuel.

And with Visual Concepts’ work has been incorporating the PlayStation 5’s strong new features into NBA 2K21, it makes sense that the real NBA would have an in with Sony.

New Resident Evil Portal Site Expected to Launch in 2021

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Back when Resident Evil was initially released in 1996 on the PlayStation, Capcom probably didn’t expect that the survival horror game would be the starting point of a franchise that now extends across different console generations. What’s more, the company most likely didn’t think that the series would later become a film adaptation as well as become a themed attraction at no other than Universal Studios Japan.

Given the fact that Resident Evil now has multiple titles, it doesn’t come as a surprise that the series has several websites that promote respective titles. However, it appears that Capcom now wants to consolidate everything into one convenient website.

Resident Evil is arguably one of the most long-lasting franchises in the gaming industry. New releases, no matter how long they make take, are still met with enthusiasm and excitement. On the other hand, classic titles that get remaked or remastered versions receive critical acclaim.

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The upcoming Resident Evil 8 (otherwise known as Resident Evil Village) is committed to incorporating all the best elements found in the previous titles. But because the franchise is so widespread, it’s about time for Capcom to clean up its online presence a little bit.

Starting in early 2021, five different websites that primarily focus on promoting different Resident Evil games will be incorporated into a new Resident Evil Portal site. This is Capcom’s way of trying to make accessing the game’s universe a more efficient and seamless experience for the fans.

The websites that will be pulled into this new portal are the Resident Evil Ambassador Program, Resident Evil.net, as well as several Japanese Resident Evil websites. The portal can be used by fans to remain up-to-date on all the latest Resident Evil news. It could even be a convenient place for Capcom to clear up any rumors regarding the possible Resident Evil title for the Nintendo Switch that will supposedly feature Rebecca Chambers.

Among other things, the portal site can be used as a social hub where fans can connect with other fans as well as share their stats across the globe.

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While more often than not, fans usually learn about updates through leaks and rumors first. However, having one designated place where fans can check for official updates will greatly help Capcom easily communicate with its players.

Players would undoubtedly want one reliable source to go to as they wait for Capcom to confirm whether or not Shinji Mikami will return to the franchise, especially since he previously stated that he would consider the opportunity if he would be given complete control over the creative process.

2021 is expected to be a busy yet exciting year for both Resident Evil fans and the franchise itself, as Resident Evil 8 is set to launch around that release window. It’s unfortunate that the hack that took place a few months ago leaked significant details about the game’s plot. Still, fans are just as excited as ever for the game to drop.

What’s more, it will be the franchise’s 25th anniversary next year, so we expect Capcom to have more surprises in store for its dedicated fanbase. The upcoming streamlined portal site will definitely help the fans as they await more news from the developer.

Comparing Athletes and Pro Esports Players

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The esports world has absolutely exploded over the last few years, swiftly in tune with the growing capabilities of the internet and gaming technology. While esports used to be a contained and niche industry that only survived in dark arcades, it has since spread to every corner of the globe and has attracted massive sponsors. With so much real industry behind this trend, there has been a long discussion about whether esports athletes should be considered real athletes?

What Skills do Professional Athletes Need to Have?

While the economy behind esports players should be easy to see, the real physical and mental attributes that are needed to excel in esports are not as obvious. The traits that are crucial in real-world sports are easier for the public to understand.

For instance, the requirements to be an elite-level quarterback in the NFL are tremendous. There are so many different small, seemingly insignificant traits that you must adopt and excel at to succeed here. Quarterbacks like Josh Allen of the Buffalo Bills combine a strong physical frame with a brain that has been trained to make split decisions in an instant. His eyes must constantly be moving, along with his head and feet, to execute a throw in the midst of the play.

His mastery of these many minuscule skills is what gives his team the edge in the NFL betting odds. Other positions like a receiver requires you to have explosive speed while also understanding how the defensive players will try to interrupt your routes. To excel in the sport of football, as well as all other sports, you must have elite capabilities in both the mental and physical realms.

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How Does This Compare to Pro Gamers?

When you consider what it takes to be successful in the world of esports, you’ll quickly realize that the necessities are not far off from other sports. While there may be more of an emphasis on the mental aspects, there are still many physical requirements and they are just as important.

Hand-eye coordination is essential in this realm, as are your reflexes, which play an immense role. When you consider fighting games along the lines of Tekken, Mortal Kombat, or Street Fighter, then there is the application of arcade-style “fight sticks” which enable you to perform incredibly complex maneuvers. Other genres have their own requirements that quickly prove that esports does have a physical barrier to excel in.

On the mental side of things, there could be more problem solving and challenges than in any other traditional sport. Pro gamers must make innumerable amounts of decisions per minute when it comes to the gameplay. It can be very strenuous and exhausting and it takes a certain mind to stay competitive depending on the genre.

Like many other activities, youthful people excel in the esports world. While experience can certainly be accounted for, there is a clear performance gap between younger and older players that can no longer keep up. This demonstrates that the world of esports is competitive and not everyone can find a place here in the highest tiers of gaming.

Should Pro Esports Players be Considered Real Athletes?

In many ways, this question is no longer relevant in today’s world. Pro esports players are already well on their way to being considered real athletes. The framework is there, the leagues are being established, and esports teams are training and competing like any other sport. In addition, the future is looking exceptionally bright for this budding industry, especially when VR games are taken into consideration. Undoubtedly, we have yet to see the peak of esports and it is likely that esports will even take a great deal of market share from traditional sports in the near future.

How to Get Started in Esports?

If you are interested in getting started in the esports world, there are some steps you can take to become a pro gamer. More than anything else, it is important to pick the genres and titles that you are interested in and focus on building your skills here first. After that you can network to join teams and get sponsorships.

While you may not reach the top of the esports world, there are still a wide number of different avenues you can take to make a living from gaming, like streaming and content creating. If you are truly passionate about gaming and the esports world, there are many different ways to get involved.

Most common markets for Football

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When talking about online betting, it is clear that football is the most famous sport among the bettors. And that is why there are so many market options when talking about this sport. Some bookmakers offer so many opportunities that those who are still getting to know the betting world may even feel a little confused.

However, even with so many possibilities, there are some markets that are really common among the bettors and even the favorites of many of them.

Author Kate Richardson made research and created a list with the five most common betting markets for football. You can check her profile here if you wish.

1×2

Certainly the most common market in any sport. It is also known as Final Result, depending on the bookmaker you choose.

In it, all you need to do is guess the outcome of the match. There are three options in football: the victory of the hosts, the draw, or the victory of the visitors. As it is really simple to bet and doesn’t require complicated analysis, it is the favorite of all kinds of bettors, even those who already are experts.

Correct score

This market is usually only for those who like to make a deep analysis and even take some risks. Different from the 1×2 market, here you will have not only to guess what the outcome will be but also what will be the final scoring.

Many people may feel tempted to place their bets on this market as the odds are usually pretty interesting. So for those who don’t know who to make a good analysis, it is always good to search for correct score tips online in order to get some help.

A good idea in this market is to split your bet into different possible results, always focusing on the favorite of the match, and also make a bet on the 1×2 market choosing the team that has fewer chances of winning. That way, you can increase your chances of success.

Double Chance

You know that match in which one team has good chances of winning but a draw wouldn’t be a surprise? Well, this is the case in which the double chance becomes a good opportunity for bettors.

As the name says, you will have the chance to bet on two possible outcomes at the same time. Most bookmakers will offer the victory of a team + a draw, as others will give you the possibility of betting on both teams.

The only downside of this market is the fact that, as the probabilities are higher, the odds are lower. That way, it becomes a little more difficult to make good money with it.

Goals over/under

Maybe the second most famous market on football. In this market, the bettor will have to guess if there will happen more or less than a certain number of goals.

The most common is over or under 2.5 goals, however, in live bets, it is possible to find more options as the goals start happening. For those who are beginners on betting, it is important to understand that, if you bet in the over 2.5 goals market, it will be necessary to have at least 3 goals in the match.

That is why a good way to find good matches to bet on over 2.5 is searching for games in which both teams have chances to score. And that takes us to the last market.

Both teams to score

Known as BTTS, as its name is too big, this market is really simple and many beginners like to bet on it. All you have to do is choose if both teams will find the back of the net or not in a game.

It doesn’t require much analysis and sometimes it may even offer some good odds. It is, however, one of those markets that are not very interesting to bet on live matches.

Conclusion

Of course, you can find many other interesting markets for football matches, like the corner market or the draw no bet, which is also really famous among some bettors. The most important thing is understanding the market you have chosen and also knowing how to make the correct analysis for them.

Of course, even with perfect analysis, it is impossible to guarantee what the result will be like. Football, like any other sport, also counts with some surprises and results that no one could expect. However, the analysis will help you at least choose what is the most probable outcome of a match.

And for those who don’t know exactly how to make an analysis, there are a lot of websites around the internet that explain what to do and even provide tips to those who prefer others to make an analysis for them.

Why Get CBD Products For Cats

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When choosing a pet, one would always think about how they live their lives. For example, most people who have dogs do have a rather active lifestyle. There are some breeds that would stay happy being lazy all the time, but all dogs need to have exercise as you may see here. It is crucial to their development and skipping this everyday routine could be detrimental for their health. However, if you are more laidback, then you might be a cat person.

Although there are more options for pets these days, dogs and cats are the more practical choice. For one, they are the most numerous and easy to get species. Others are considered exotic and they may have several issues that you are not aware of before getting them. The two animals we mentioned are already too well-known, and you do not need to study a lot of facts before getting it right. However, there are many misconceptions about taking care of these pets so still do your research.

The Feline Friendly Choice

As we have mentioned prior, cats are great for those who want a less maintenance type of pet. They still need a lot of basic stuff like food, water, and affection. The last bit is something that they give though, and you are just the receiver of it. Some experts believe that cats are not fully domesticated yet as many of their wilder instincts remain to this day. Dogs are incredibly loyal, but it might be difficult for them to go back to being wild.

On the other hand, most cats can live independently even without their caretakers around them. You are essentially raising a little lion or tiger right in your home. These animals just learned to live with us, like mice, cockroaches, and pigeons. Those animals are not considered as pets by the public, but the felines are accepted immediately. This reasoning is most probably because of their history, as with dogs; they are useful in the home by being a mouser.

As you can see, the felines have a lot of advantages over their canine counterparts. However, it is often still based upon the person on which pet they would want. If you are going to get a cat, there are several aspects that you need to know about them. For example, they still need treats as this site Holistapet says. Even though they are “wild”, they would still respond to your requests if there is a treat involved.

“Treat” -ing Them Properly

What could be better than giving them a CBD treat? Cannabidiol is a substance found in marijuana and hemp, and it is the miracle compound everyone is talking about these days. However, it was discovered that its miraculous benefits can be experienced by animals as well. More specifically, mammals like cats have a body network that processes it called the endocannabinoid system. It makes the transfer of CBD from ingestion to the nervous system faster and more directed as well.

One of the main benefits of cannabidiol is its ability to make its user relax. The calming sensations it gives can also be received by felines. Their endocannabinoid system will process it and help it go through the entire body through this network. Once it reaches the nervous system, it can help send signals to the brain to slow down activity and start the recovery process. You will see this effect immediately with your furry friend, as their bodies are faster in transporting the compound.

Another aspect that it can help with are behavioral concerns. For one, most cats are not affectionate unless they already trust you. With dogs, it is the complete opposite as they are so trusting because it is in their nature. On the other hand, cats are cautious because of their smaller size. They might also be fussier and would make it harder for you to manage them. With enough CBD in their system, this might not be an issue anymore like on this link: https://medium.com/alphagreen/cbd-for-animals-ultimate-guide-4399d898167d.

Before giving them any kind of medication, it is vital to visit your vet first. With CBD, there is a specific amount that can be used safely with cats. It would usually depend on their size but there are also other factors to be determined by the doctor. You must also be careful in giving them anything CBD as some compounds added are toxic for cats. Always choose the purest product, and it must be made according to the industry standard.

Silent Hill Creator Is Currently Working On A New Horror IP Set To Release In 2023

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The mastermind of the highly-acclaimed Silent Hill and Gravity Rush franchise, Keiichiro Toyama, recently announced his resignation from Sony Computer Entertainment Japan in order to begin his own studio, Bokeh Game Studio.

The studio already has an established team at the moment consisting of many former PlayStation developers, even including Kazunobu Sato who is known for Siren and The Last Guardian. Many fans were understandably disheartened by the news of Toyama’s departure, especially since they were hoping that he was working on a new Silent Hill game that would be exclusively available on the PlayStation 5.

However, it may be best for fans of the horror genre to refrain from being too disappointed, as Toyama has announced that his next project will mark his return to the hair-raising genre. Toyama’s departure from SIE Japan Studio may have only been announced this month, but Bokeh Game Studio was actually already established way back in August.

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His leaving definitely marked an end of an era though, as he worked in Japan Studio for 20 years of his life, creating incredible titles such as Siren and Gravity Rush. Toyama initially started working at Konami in 1994, which marked the beginning of his career in the games industry. At that time, he helped develop games such as Hideo Kojima’s Snatcher.

Toyama was able to climb up the ladder though, and would later direct the very first Silent Hill game to have ever been developed and become Team Silent’s leader. He left Konami shortly after that though to join SIE Japan Studio, which is where the Siren franchise was developed.

Years pass and Toyama eventually departs from SIE Japan Studio, but not before releasing the classic Gravity Rush series for PlayStation Vita and PlayStation 4. In a recent interview with IGN, Toyama reveals that the first game to be released by Bokeh Game Studio will be “an action-adventure game that will appeal to fans of my previous work.”

As for the game’s theme, he confirms that it would be a “horror-oriented game.” However, he doesn’t want it to be a “hardcore horror” experience, as he wants it to provide broader entertainment to its players and perhaps introduce more variety.

Toyama also confirms that for now, Bokeh Game Studio is focusing on developing and releasing the mystery game for PC. Although, the studio plans to “release the game on as many console platforms as possible.” While the upcoming title is far from done — it’s supposedly still in prototype development right now — Toyama expects that it will be ready for release by 2023.

The interview also reveals that Toyama made the decision to leave SIE Japan Studio after his 50th birthday this year as a result of working from home due to the coronavirus pandemic. He was incredibly inspired by studio genDESIGN founded by Fumito Ueda, who is the director of Ico and Shadow of the Colossus.

Toyama says that after Ueda told him his experiences, it inspired him to follow in Ueda’s footsteps and estabish his own studio.

While it doesn’t seem like Bokeh Game Studio will be launching its own game soon, with 2023 being a long way away, fans of Toyama’s work are already looking forward to his next horror project. Fortunately, the developer has promised that teasers will be released as time goes by.

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