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Fan Creates Mash-up ‘Death Stranding’ Artwork With ‘Policenauts’
Longtime gamers know about Hideo Kojima’s early hits in Snatcher and Policenauts. While the latter was never officially released in the West, these games set the tone for Kojima’s storytelling prowess with Metal Gear Solid.
So, why am I telling you all of this? Well, with Death Stranding not too far off, fans have been busy with fanart and other interesting endeavours. One fan by the name of Amos Sorri (who also directed and starred in the web series Silent Hill – The Promise) took some time to create a mashup illustration done in the style of Policenauts artwork with characters from Death Stranding.
The artwork in question features the protagonist of Death Stranding, Norman Reedus’ Sam, standing alongside the masked and Die-Hardman.
Took a little time off and had some fun. #DeathStranding #Policenauts crossover. #Fanart @Kojima_Hideo @Kaizerkunkun @akisaitokojipro @wwwbigbaldhead @teejaye84 pic.twitter.com/xPmz8fAU9q
— ソリ・アモス / Amos Sorri (@AmosSorri) July 29, 2019
If you’re curious, an English translation of Policenauts has been available for download since 2009. While I prefer Kojima’s mix of Blade Runner and Terminator in Snatcher, Policenauts is still a great game. Death Stranding will release exclusively on the PlayStation 4 on November 8th.
Epic’s Fortnite is heading for another crossover, this time with Universal Orlando and Halloween Horror Nights. The title’s annual Fortnitemares Halloween event will be coming to Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal Orlando Resort in a new scare zone, kicking off on August 28.
For those not in the know, Scare zones are themed, open-air areas where guests and actors roam around freely.
This is the first time Fortnite will be featured during the after-hours event, which will run from August 28 until November 1. Tickets and packages are on sale now at the official site.
Per the press release, guests will enter Freaky Fields, a Halloween-inspired living battleground that’s been “overcome with a threatening force.” From there, fans will meet up with the Battle Bus, featuring familiar Fortnitemares characters, including “a few new additions exclusive to Halloween Horror Nights.”
And of course, there will be Fortnitemares merchandise available for fans, including a graphic t-shirt, decal set, and an acrylic collectible piece.
Fortnitemares won’t be the only featured property at this year’s Halloween Horror Nights. Killer Klowns from Outer Space will also be getting its own scare zone. Sinners, Stranger Things, Hellraiser, and Evil Dead Burn will also be part of the event, though they will be relegated to their own specific houses.
And while it’s early yet, gamers can probably expect Fortnitemares to return to Fortnite this October.