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‘Death Stranding 2' Premiere Teases Game Opening, Innovative Combat Sequence Ahead Of Release
It won't be long until fans of Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding return to the touted delivery and walking simulator Death Stranding 2: On the Beach as Sam Porter (Norman Reedus). With nearly two weeks left until the game's release, host Geoff Keighley, Kojima, and its cast have provided a closer look at Death Stranding 2 through a premiere livestream, teasing its opening, innovative combat sequence, and more. Aside from Kojima and Keighly, present in the panel were Troy Baker (returning as Higgs), Shioli Kutsuna (who voices a new character Rainy), and the game's music composer Woodkid. The major highlight of the premiere was a live demo of the game's first five minutes, taking place on the border of Mexico, as Sam traverses a vast mountainous landscape toward his hideout. This sequence functions as a tutorial while giving players a taste of what they can expect as a porter. There, Kojima revealed that the game's story begins 11 months after the events of Death Stranding . He also boasted about how Death Stranding 2's soundtrack would adapt to the player's actions, and that natural disasters like earthquakes, forest fires and avalanches would occur dynamically in the environment. Following the tutorial, the premiere brought the audience to an action sequence against Neil (Luca Marinelli) in a spirit world-like environment, similar to the action sequences in the first game against Cliff Unger (Mads Mikkelson) in the trenches of World War 1. The game showed how combat has been expanded, allowing players to experience fights differently depending on their chosen weapons and tools. Notably, a tar cannon was used to put out fires and eliminate enemies, while other weapons, including a blood boomerang, a grenade pistol and other tactical military items like smoke grenades, were used against Neil and his band of skeleton-like warriors. Surrounding the major highlights were first mentions of the game's mobile central hub: the DHV Magellan, and the former introduction of new characters like Rainy and Tomorrow (Elle Fanning). Fans were also given a closer look at Fanning's contributions to Death Stranding 2's soundtrack, and her debut as Tomorrow during an action-packed sequence, which showed her special abilities to teleport through pools of tar, and age enemies through touch. The event concluded with Kojima reminding the audience that although the game would bring awe to them through gameplay and story, players should keep in mind that the theme of the game is about 'connecting the world.' Death Stranding 2: On the Beach's game premiere has, no doubt, set high expectations for fans. We can all connect the world once again on 26 June 2025, exclusively on the PlayStation 5. Meanwhile, potential porters can stand a chance to win a trip to Taipei and be a part of the DEATH STRANDING WORLD STRAND TOUR 2 TAIPEI to meet Kojima, and the game's art director, Yoji Shinkawa. Crack open a cold one with Joey, because the moment you approach him, he will start talking about film and video games for days. He spends his waking moments during the weekends meditating on how the latest movie he's watched or game he's played has impacted his worldview.
BBC News
17-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Sunderland anti-bullying classes see hundreds of children attend
Free sessions aiming to prevent bullying have seen more than 400 children attend in about six weeks, organisers have owner Troy Baker, from Sunderland, started running the weekly classes for 9 to 14-year-olds after seeing a video of a child being bullied on social Baker said the response to the fitness sessions, which encourage children to help each other "and be kind", had been overwhelming, with sessions also held on Teesside."I think a lot of people have brought their kids along on the basis of either the kids could be potentially bullied, or even bully," the dad-of-two said. There are hopes the initiative could expand across the 3 April, six sessions have been held at The Box gym in Grindon, Sunderland, with five elsewhere including Baker, who delivers the classes alongside Garry Ferguson, said he hoped to find a facility on the north side of Sunderland, which is also easily accessible on public transport, so the sessions could reach more said people were "sick to death" of seeing bullying videos online."Since running this class, we've been tagged in nearly a video every day of something happening, whether it's on a Metro, a bus or a public park," he session encourages children to make sure everyone gets involved and no-one is left out during the class."What we're looking for is for kids to be kind and to help each other," Mr Baker said."It's a fitness class with a bit of boxing involved, but it's a class encouraging kids to encourage each other, to basically be kind." Follow BBC Sunderland on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
