The gaming world and beyond saw a flurry of activity this week, with announcements of new games, a shift in the design world, and a tragic event highlighting the potential dangers of online platforms. A new "John Wick" video game starring Keanu Reeves was unveiled, the designer behind Hello Kitty stepped down after 46 years, and a suspect in a Canadian school shooting created a simulator on a gaming platform.
The highly anticipated "Untitled John Wick Game" is in development by Saber Interactive, the studio behind Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, and will feature the likeness and voice of Keanu Reeves, according to BBC Technology. The game is expected to be a prequel to the film series and will include input from film franchise director Chad Stahelski. A trailer for the game was revealed at PlayStation's "State of Play" showcase.
Meanwhile, Yuko Yamaguchi, the designer behind the globally recognized Hello Kitty, is stepping down after 46 years, as reported by BBC Business. Yamaguchi took over design duties in 1980, five years after the character's initial launch. Hello Kitty, which is not actually a cat but a little girl from London, has become one of the most lucrative franchises in the world under Yamaguchi's tenure. Sanrio, the firm behind Hello Kitty, announced that Yamaguchi has "passed the baton to the next generation."
Tragedy struck in British Columbia, Canada, where an 18-year-old suspect in a high school shooting had previously created a mass shooting simulator on the gaming platform Roblox, as reported by The Guardian. The simulator was set in what appeared to be a school environment. Roblox has since removed the account after the massacre, which resulted in the deaths of nine people, including the shooter.
In other tech news, The Verge reported on deals for the Meta Quest 3S, which is currently priced at $250 and includes Batman: Arkham Shadow for free. The Verge also highlighted the upcoming indie game "Mewgenics," which is about breeding cats with ADHD and dyslexia. The game's developers, Edmund McMillen and Tyler Glaiel, have been working on the project for a long time.
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