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Former ‘Ghostwire: Tokyo’ Creative Director Establishes New Studio UNSEEN [Trailer]
Ikumi Nakamura, former Tango Gameworks’ creative director for the upcoming Ghostwire: Tokyo, has founded a new studio called UNSEEN. Referred to as “a borderless and mysterious game development studio”, Nakamura says that the new studio will develop games with a focus on mystery, horror, sci-fi, and the supernatural.
In an interview with IGN, Nakamura stated that the studio will focus on an international staff, with the Tokyo studio serving as a central hub. Her vision for UNSEEN is to “transcend various medium beyond the realm of video games.”
UNSEEN is already at work on a new title, which Nakamura suggested would lean towards horror. “I like mystery, I like horror films, I love zombies, and the supernatural and science fiction – I find these genres fascinating, and I’m good at them, so I want to keep working on games related to these subjects.”
Nakamura had started at Tango Gameworks as an artist on The Evil Within and The Evil Within 2 before jumping into the creative director role for Ghostwire: Tokyo. This news also comes after Nakamura had joined Kaizen Gameworks (whose current game Paradise Killer will head to the PlayStation and Xbox later this month) as their creative director on their next game.
Meanwhile, Ghostwire: Tokyo is set to release on March 25 for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam.
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‘System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary’ Now Available on the Nintendo Switch 2; Free Upgrade Available
Nightdive Studios has given Nintendo Switch 2 fans some love when it comes to System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary. Previously released for the original Switch, players can now grab the Switch 2 version from the Nintendo eShop. Or, if you already own the Switch version, you can grab the Switch 2 version as a free upgrade! There’s even a 40% discount on now until June 23.
Initially launching for PC via Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Store on last June, System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster eventually made it to the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Switch the next month. The Switch 2 version of the game offers enhanced resolution, higher fram rate, and support for mouse control.
Set 42 years after the events of the first game, it’s the year 2114. As you awake from cryo sleep on the FTL ship Von Braun, you are unable to remember who or where you are… and something has gone terribly wrong. Hybrid mutants and deadly robots roam the halls while the cries from the remaining crew reverberate through the cold hull of the ship. SHODAN, a rogue AI bent on the destruction of mankind has taken over and it’s up to you to stop her.
Delve through the corridors of the derelict ship Von Braun and immerse yourself in the story rich atmosphere and environments. Explore deck by deck and unravel the horrifying fate of the Von Braun and her crew.