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Forbes
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Horror Thriller ‘Until Dawn' Arrives On Digital Streaming This Week
Ella Rubin in "Until Dawn." Until Dawn, a horror thriller based on the hit Sony Interactive Entertainment video game, is coming soon to digital streaming. Rated R, Until Dawn opened in theaters on April 25. The official summary for the film reads, 'One year after her sister Melanie mysteriously disappeared, Clover (Ella Rubin) and her friends head into the remote valley where she vanished in search of answers. Exploring an abandoned visitor center, they find themselves stalked by a masked killer and horrifically murdered one by one … only to wake up and find themselves back at the beginning of the same evening. 'Trapped in the valley, they're forced to relive the night again and again — only each time the killer threat is different, each more terrifying than the last. Hope dwindling, the group soon realizes they have a limited number of deaths left, and the only way to escape is to survive until dawn.' Directed by David F. Sandberg (Annabelle: Creation), Until Dawn also stars Michael Cimino, Odessa A'zion, Ji-young Yoo, Belmont Cameli, Maia Mitchell and Peter Stormare. Rated R, Until Dawn will debut on digital streaming via premium video on demand on Friday, May 23, a Prime Video listing confirms. The film will also be available to purchase or rent on a variety of digital platforms including Apple TV, Fandango at Home and YouTube. Currently, Until Dawn is listed for pre-order on Prime Video for $24.99. Since digital rentals are typically $5 less than purchase prices on PVOD, viewers can expect to rent Until Dawn for $19.99 for 48 hours. Until Dawn earned $19.9 million from domestic ticket sales and $30 million internationally for a worldwide box office tally of $49.9 million against a $15 million budget before prints and advertising, per The Numbers. Until Dawn was given a 53% 'rotten' rating from Rotten Tomatoes critics based on 102 reviews. The RT Critics Consensus for the film reads, 'Until Dawn has a novel premise by rewinding the clock repeatedly to deliver multiple horror movies in one, but a lack of inspiration in each new variation yields a spoil of diminishing returns rather than riches.' In addition, the film received a 68% 'fresh' score on RT's Popcornmeter based on 1,000-plus verified user ratings. Until Dawn arrives on PVOD on Friday.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sony is ending loyalty programme for gamers three years after its launch: All you need to know
Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) has announced that it will wind down its PlayStation Stars loyalty programme, which has been active for the past three years. The programme, designed to reward PlayStation players, will no longer accept new members starting, and current members will have until July 23, 2025, to continue earning rewards and leveling up within the program. Here's all you need to know about the PlayStation Stars loyalty programme. What is PlayStation Stars Launched in 2022, PlayStation Stars allowed players to earn rewards, including Digital Collectibles , by engaging with various gaming activities. It allowed gamers to earn rewards by engaging with their PlayStation console and games. How PlayStation Stars worked by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Players earn points by completing various "Campaigns" or challenges that may range from simply playing a game, to earning specific trophies, or being among the first to platinum a new release. PlayStation Plus members also earn points for eligible purchases made on the PlayStation Store. A unique aspect of the programme is the ability to earn "Digital Collectibles." These are digital representations of iconic PlayStation characters, consoles, and memorabilia, which players can display in a virtual "Display Case" on the PlayStation App. Sony clarified these were not NFTs and could not be traded or sold. Rewards: Earned points could be redeemed for various rewards, including: PSN Wallet Funds, allowing players to get discounts or even free games by using their points to add funds to their PlayStation Network wallet. Select Game Titles: Sometimes, specific full games or DLC were available for redemption. Exclusive Digital Collectibles: Beyond the campaign-earned collectibles, some were only available through point redemption. Status Levels: Players could level up their PlayStation Stars status (from Level 1 to Level 4) by earning rare trophies and making full game purchases on the PlayStation Store. Higher levels offered additional benefits, such as priority routing for chat support. What is changing and Sony's take on the programme Sony said it is ending the programme. 'We've learned a lot from evaluating the types of activities our players respond best to,' said Sony Interactive, 'and as a company, we are always evolving with player and industry trends. As a result, we have decided to refocus our efforts and will be winding down the current version of PlayStation Stars.' While its current iteration is coming to an end, members can continue to earn Digital Collectibles, Points, and level up their status until July 23, 2025. However, after that date, there will be no new campaigns or rewards available within PlayStation Stars. The programme will officially conclude on November 2, 2026. After this, members can still redeem any remaining Points, as long as they don't expire before the program ends. Sony has assured players that they will still be able to access their Digital Collectibles even after these changes take effect. 'We want to thank all of our players for supporting PlayStation Stars since its launch,' Sony stated. 'As we explore new ways to evolve our loyalty program for the future, we'll continue to celebrate all of our players through various community activities.' While the current version of PlayStation Stars is winding down, Sony's commitment to creating meaningful experiences for players continues, with new programs and initiatives in the works. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Yomiuri Shimbun
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yomiuri Shimbun
Artist Accuses Playstation Game of Lifting Her Work; Studio Admits to ‘Oversight'
Sony 'Marathon,' the upcoming multiplayer game by Sony-owned Bungie, has been accused of using artwork from an independent artist without permission. Fern Hook, a 30-year-old independent artist in Scotland, noticed something familiar about 'Marathon,' the upcoming video game by Bungie, the studio that created the Halo series and is now owned by Sony Interactive Entertainment. 'Marathon,' she said, is 'covered with assets lifted from poster designs I made in 2017,' all in the alpha version of the game, which allowed the general public to play an early version of the multiplayer shooter. She became suspicious when the game was announced in a 2023 trailer, but nothing appeared to her to be derivative at first. In mid-April, content creators began publishing early videos of 'Marathon' gameplay. She said she 'very quickly' began to spot her work. Hook's futuristic iconography and font designs are posted on social media sites like Tumblr and X as far back as 2017, and similar features are seen all over the environment and the objects within 'Marathon,' she said, pointing out the similarities through her social media on Thursday. 'It was kind of vindicating to see direct plagiarism because it meant I wasn't crazy for feeling so uncomfortable with the overall direction,' Hook told The Washington Post. 'I kept quiet about it because I was advised to seek legal action, but … I don't have enough time or money to fly out to the U.S. to pursue an unwinnable court case against Sony.' When The Post contacted Sony about the allegations, a spokesperson pointed to Bungie's statement on social media. The 'Marathon' developer team said on X that it was looking into 'a concern regarding unauthorized use of artist decals in Marathon and confirmed that a former Bungie artist included these in a texture sheet that was ultimately used in-game.' 'The issue was unknown by our existing art team, and we are still reviewing how this oversight occurred,' the studio posted on X, adding that it had contacted Hook to discuss the issue and was 'committed to do right by the artist.' The studio said it is conducting a review of the game's artwork, specifically the images made by the former artist, and implementing 'stricter checks to document all artist contributions.' The allegations could be particularly damaging for Bungie and 'Marathon,' which has struggled to gain positive press during a financially challenging era for the studio. 'Marathon' is a classic 1990s computer shooter with a harrowing science-fiction narrative. The reboot, expected to be released in September, throws that out to instead focus on an always-online, multiplayer-only competitive shooting game. The most widely acclaimed aspect of the new game was its art design, which goes for bold colors and a 1990s futurism vibe. The art style is not original, especially in games, with PlayStation's Wipeout series being an early adopter. But the clean, shiny aesthetic is rare in a modern video games industry typically obsessed with gritty realism. This is not the first time Bungie has been accused of using the work of an independent artist. In 2024, a fan made art of a toy gun designed in the style of Bungie's earlier game 'Destiny 2,' which was then used as a model for a game-themed Nerf gun. Bungie later said it would credit and compensate the artist. Hook said this is also not the first time she has seen her work lifted, and she has made posts over the years alleging other organizations tracing and lifting her work. She said she relies on donations for her various online projects, and this recent incident has seen hundreds of people donating money in support. Hook also composes drum and bass music and sound design for games under the name N2, and produces freelance art work under the name ANTIREAL. She co-runs a design and software consultancy firm called Superstructure as well. 'I'd kind of had to learn to shut up about these cases because they've happened so constantly over the past 10 years,' she said. 'It was tiring to be viewed as 'someone who complains' more than as an artist. But the response this time has been overwhelmingly understanding and I'm extremely thankful for the support.'
The Drive
15-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Drive
Gran Turismo 7's New Update Is Pure Comedy
The latest car news, reviews, and features. For all of Gran Turismo's claims of realism over the years, it's always been a little bit silly. From GT2's 'Kids' Prize' for repeatedly failing license tests to GT5's use of ragtime classic 'The Entertainer' in GT Auto, the series has maintained a sense of humor about itself, provided you know where to look. That theme continues today with Gran Turismo 7 , right up until this week with the addition of the 2021 Honda CR-V Hybrid and 2012 Suzuki Carry kei truck to the title's roster of cars. On the surface, there's nothing overtly funny about these two inclusions. I mean, yes—one is a kei truck, which is an inherently delightful type of vehicle; while the other is one of the world's most ubiquitous crossovers, remarkable for its mundanity compared to the rest of the GT7 stable. It's only once you take both vehicles into the customization shop that their presence can be truly understood. The Suzuki Carry can take on many forms in GT7 . There are the standard exterior mods, like sleeker bumpers and a roof cowl. But the game also offers options for a box bed and, get this, a ramen stall. I have to be honest, I'm not exactly sure how these work—it looks too small for a server to stand inside—but it's cool nonetheless. I expect to see these roaming the Tokyo Expressway tracks in regular traffic multiplayer lobbies in no time. The many looks of the Suzuki Carry in Gran Turismo 7 . Sony Interactive Entertainment If that wasn't silly enough, you can of course, wide-body mod most cars in GT7 , and this Suzuki is no different. When you do, the game presents you with different exterior parts than you'd normally get. Rather than cargo and food-truck attachments, there are two flatbed options, and one of them adds a half-cage. That option even comes with a rather aggressive rear diffuser. Couple it with a sporty side skirt (and side-exit exhaust, if you equip the semi-racing muffler), and you've got one seriously mean-looking little race truck. You can even give it an angry face. That's the Suzuki Carry. As for the Honda CR-V, you can bolt on what is effectively a hill-climb bodykit and gigantic front and rear wings, reminiscent of the extreme aero mods that HRC gave a newer-gen CR-V back in 2023. That one-off basically incorporated an IndyCar powertrain, with Honda's 2.2-liter twin-turbo V6 mounted behind the driver and passenger, on the other side of a firewall. Sony Interactive Entertainment Unfortunately, as aggressive as you can make your CR-V look in GT7 , you can't give it much more than the 181 horsepower it already has. For whatever reason, Polyphony Digital doesn't tend to let players make significant powertrain changes to cars that come with CVTs stock. I don't get it either, but it basically leaves this CR-V looking all show and no go. The Carry starts with a paltry 47 hp from its meager 600cc three-cylinder, but at least you're free to take that up to over 150 hp, with all possible performance mods installed. That's plenty in a rear-wheel-drive vehicle that weighs about 1,400 pounds, but still, some kind of engine swap would be welcome. The 211-hp motorcycle engine in the Honda Project 2&4 would be a fine place to start. Sony Interactive Entertainment Today's GT7 Update 1.59 also includes the C5 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and Ferrari 812 Superfast. I'm not big on Ferraris from the prior decade, though I am on board with the Z06. Before I give either a go, though, I've gotta see what my Escudo Pikes Peak-red time-attack kei truck can do at Tsukuba. Got a tip? Drop us a line at tips@ Adam Ismail is the News Editor at The Drive, coordinating the site's slate of daily stories as well as reporting his own and contributing the occasional car or racing game review. He lives in the suburbs outside Philly, where there's ample road for his hot hatch to stretch its legs, and ample space in his condo for his dusty retro game consoles.
Metro
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Horizon Zero Dawn 3 scheduled for 2027 as a cross-gen PS6 game claims rumour
Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered – Aloy will return (Sony Interactive Entertainment) Sony is planning to launch the PS6 with a new Horizon game, as the latest rumours suggest that a Horizon Online spin-off is still on the way. Back in 2022, when Horizon Forbidden West was released on PlayStation 4 and 5, everything seemed to be going perfectly normally for Sony. The PlayStation 5 was selling well, they had lots of new first party games released or announced, and everything appeared primed to continue much in the way the previous generation had. But that was before Sony became obsessed with live service games and suddenly realised, seemingly overnight, that video games were becoming too expensive to make in the normal fashion. Fast forward three years and their first party output has slowed to a crawl and the only new Horizon game to be released has been Lego Horizon Adventures – which was, not unsurprisingly, a flop. Technically, developer Guerrilla Games has already confirmed Horizon 3 will happen, although only in the vaguest sense of stating, in 2023, that they're currently working on 'Aloy's next adventure'. Now a rumour suggests that the third mainline entry is well underway and due for release in the next two years. According to TCMFGames, via Insider Gaming, the game's story will focus on the enemy AI Nemesis (which was teased in the second game, so not much of a revelation) and is 'potentially' a cross-gen title for both PlayStation 5 and 6. Anyone could guess that but whether this particular source has inside knowledge or not it does seem very likely that this is what Sony is aiming for, considering they have not said a word about the series in years. If the date is accurate then it could well be that the game is being positioned as a launch title for the PlayStation 6, which would make perfect sense given the franchise's popularity and reputation for cutting edge visuals. Being cross-gen is also not a surprise, especially as the leap in graphical power is likely to be fairly minimal for the next generation, making it relatively easy to continue support for the PlayStation 5. As for the rumoured multiplayer game, it's never been officially announced but it's been leaked multiple times already and Guerilla Games has been posting job ads for people to work on an unspecified multiplayer title – so there seems little doubt that it did exist at some point. There was some question as to whether it was cancelled during Sony's recent purge of live service titles, but recent indicators are that it was not. Rumours suggest that it's relatively similar to Monster Hunter, which would make sense given all of Horizon's robot animals, and isn't to be confused with talk of an MMO and mobile game. The former was once underway at NCsoft and is believed to be cancelled, the fate of the mobile title is unknown. If Horizon Online, as fans have dubbed it, is going to be out before 2027 you would expect Sony to start talking about it relatively soon, perhaps at its not-E3 summer showcase. If Horizon 3 is closely connected to the PlayStation 6 though, it may be a while longer before we hear about that. Horizon Forbidden West – how much better will the graphics be on PS6? (Sony Interactive Entertainment) Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter, and sign-up to our newsletter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. Arrow MORE: Nintendo Switch 2 could be being sold at a loss claim analysts Arrow MORE: GTA 4 remaster coming to PS5 this year claims insider Arrow MORE: GTA 6 release date sparks panic as rival companies fear new delay
