The idea of creating artificial life is certainly not a new concept. In fact, humanity has depicted automated beings in both art and literature for centuries, but it’s only relatively recently that we’ve started to develop these exciting, new technologies. The futuristic field of robotics has grown significantly since the dawn of the 20 century, with various machines being used in hostile environments, manufacturing processes, and medical research facilities. Our world may be far from the android-filled future of Detroit: Become Human, but as research and funding grows, it could one day become our reality. Of course, creating new life comes with myriad new responsibilities and ethical dilemmas – areas that game director David Cage is keen to echo throughout his tale of man vs machine.The biggest theme in Detroit: Become Human is how androids are treated by the humans around them. When walking through the virtual streets of Detroit, you’ll see designated parking … [Read more...] about How realistic is Detroit: Become Human’s android-filled future? The experts weigh in
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PS4’s Detroit: Become Human Release Date Confirmed
Sony has revealed Detroit: Become Human's release date for PlayStation 4. The narrative game, developed by Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls studio Quantic Dream, will launch worldwide on May 25 this year.This is the first time Sony has mentioned a release date for the game; the company had previously stated "spring 2018," and before that, David Cage had only said "2018." Some people believed the game would launch last year after a PlayStation sizzle reel listed it as part of the platform's 2017 releases. However, Sony's president of Worldwide Studios, Shuhei Yoshida, later stated the listing was a mistake.Detroit has been no stranger to controversy throughout its development. The game touches on real-world issues such as terrorism and domestic abuse, and its developer, Quantic Dream, recently denied allegations of a poor studio culture and harassment.The game itself tells the story of a group of androids coming to terms with their newfound sentience. You control three separate … [Read more...] about PS4’s Detroit: Become Human Release Date Confirmed
Detroit: Become Human will be released on PS4 in May
By Stephany Nunneley, Thursday, 1 March 2018 16:48 GMT Detroit: Become Human has an official release date set for May. Quantic Dream’s PlayStation 4-exclusive, Detroit: Become Human, was announced in 2015 and is based on the Kara demo. The game tackles the story of three androids and what happens when those created to obey start to feel emotions. No word on whether there is a retirement process or if they only have a four-year lifespan. In Detroit: Become Human, players will take on the role of three different androids which eventually become part of a uprising against humans. One is the prototype Connor, designed to assist human investigators on cases involving androids. Another is Kara, who becomes a fugitive after empathizing with the daughter of her owner. She joins the rebellion after disobeying said owner, who abused the little girl. This participial scene has caused controversy with UK members of Parliament. The other android is Marcus, the android leader of the … [Read more...] about Detroit: Become Human will be released on PS4 in May
Detroit: Become Human Release Date Confirmed For PS4
Sony has revealed Detroit: Become Human's release date for PlayStation 4. The narrative game, developed by Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls studio Quantic Dream, will launch worldwide on May 25 this year.This is the first time Sony has mentioned a release date for the game; the company had previously stated "spring 2018," and before that, David Cage had only said "2018." Some people believed the game would launch last year after a PlayStation sizzle reel listed it as part of the platform's 2017 releases. However, Sony's president of Worldwide Studios, Shuhei Yoshida, later stated the listing was a mistake.Detroit has been no stranger to controversy throughout its development. The game touches on real-world issues such as terrorism and domestic abuse, and its developer, Quantic Dream, recently denied allegations of a poor studio culture and harassment.The game itself tells the story of a group of androids coming to terms with their newfound sentience. You control three separate … [Read more...] about Detroit: Become Human Release Date Confirmed For PS4
Nier: Automata’s robots remind us that being human isn’t as great as it’s cracked up to be
Nier: Automata, an action RPG about weaponized fetish dolls, is one of the saddest games ever made. It is a tragedy riddled with dead parents, dead gods and the death of self. Yoko Taro, the game’s writer and director, has made a deeply anxious game about death. [This a r ticle contains spoilers for Nier: Automata .] Yoko kills Automata’s first player character within the first hour. With her team dead and enemy machines closing in, the heroine 2B and her recon droid companion 9S nuke themselves. Polygon asked some of our favorite game developers and writers to reflect on the games we played in 2017. To see all of the stories, visit our hub. And then 2B wakes up. In Automata’s fiction — set thousands of years in the future — Earth has been overrun by alien-made robots. To take the planet back, the final vestiges of humanity (moon-based, naturally) have created the YoRHa resistance: an army of black-clad combat androids. When these … [Read more...] about Nier: Automata’s robots remind us that being human isn’t as great as it’s cracked up to be