The gaming world is abuzz with announcements, including a new "John Wick" game starring Keanu Reeves, while the designer behind the globally recognized Hello Kitty steps down after 46 years. Simultaneously, a tragic event in Canada has brought attention to the use of gaming platforms, and Meta's Quest 3S headset is now available with a discount. Finally, an indie game about breeding cats with ADHD and dyslexia is generating significant buzz.
A "John Wick" video game, currently titled "Untitled John Wick Game," was unveiled at PlayStation's "State of Play" showcase, according to BBC Technology. The game, developed by Saber Interactive and with input from film franchise director Chad Stahelski, will feature the likeness and voice of Keanu Reeves. The trailer suggests the game will be a prequel to the popular action film series.
In other news, Yuko Yamaguchi, the designer behind Hello Kitty, is retiring after 46 years, BBC Business reported. Yamaguchi, who took over design duties in 1980, oversaw the character's rise to global recognition. Sanrio, the company behind Hello Kitty, thanked Yamaguchi for her work, stating she has "passed the baton to the next generation."
Meanwhile, a suspect in a high school shooting in British Columbia, Canada, created a mass shooting simulator on the gaming platform Roblox, The Guardian revealed. The incident, which resulted in nine deaths, including the shooter, prompted Roblox to remove the account.
In the realm of tech deals, The Verge reported that Meta's Quest 3S headset is available for $50 off. The headset also includes the game "Batman: Arkham Shadow" for free.
Finally, the indie game "Mewgenics," about breeding cats with ADHD and dyslexia, is gaining traction, according to The Verge. Developer Edmund McMillen, co-creator of "Super Meat Boy," noted the positive response to the game's inclusion of autism among the disorders the cats can inherit.
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