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Slipknot Talks Masks and ‘Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance’ in New Interview [Watch]
After dabbling in Dead by Daylight cosmetics, Slipknot are now doing a little cross-promotion for Atlus’ Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance. In a new video, three members of the group – Clown, Eloy Casagrande and New Guy – describe their relationship with their masks, and comment on those inspired by the game, created by Jim Ojala of Ojala Productions, which you can see in the video below.
The trio share their impressions of the sculpted masks that were inspired by the demons Gurulu, Daemon, and Loup-Garou from the game. They further share their unique perspective on masks, the iconography of the demons of Vengeance, and how the band’s own masks affect their creative process.
“I love movies, I love prosthetics, I love masks,” says Shawn Crahan, aka Clown. “So, seeing [these masks] help me remember what I love. The process, what it is, bringing it and making it tangible. That’s an incredible thing.”
And if you dig these masks, you’re in for a treat. These masks featured in video will be available for three lucky fans in the Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance x Slipknot Demon Mask Sweepstakes (one mask per winner). Each mask will be signed by Clown, Eloy, and the new guy from Slipknot. You can head over here to enter the contest.
Meanwhile, Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance is available today for the Nintendo Switch, as well as PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.
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‘Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered’ Announced for Consoles and Steam [Trailer]
Atari is reaching back for fans of the classic GameCube and Xbox fighter Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee with a remastered edition that’s coming November 3 to PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and the Nintendo Switch 2. The PS5 and Switch 2 will also be receiving physical versions that you can pre-order now.
“There is a real sense of responsibility that comes with working on Godzilla, especially with a fan-favorite title like Destroy All Monsters Melee,” explains Atari chief creative officer Mike Mika. “It is only natural that Atari, as the original publisher in 2002, would partner with Pipeworks, the original developer and kaiju experts to bring their creation back to center stage—bigger, better and more destructive than ever.”
The ultimate kaiju arena brawler is back, completely remastered. From Atari and original developer, Pipeworks, Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered updates the 2002 fighter with enhanced visuals and quality of life improvements. Choose from one of twelve monsters, and battle it out with a range of brutal attacks through 8 locations, each with day and night variations. Battle through real-world cities, Monster Island, and the alien Mothership. Face off against your friends in local co-op or new online multiplayer.
Along with the updated visuals, Godzilla: Destroy All Monsters Melee Remastered also features gameplay updates, as well as an improved unlock system, so you can unlock monsters, locations, and gallery items in any order you choose.