The upcoming "Untitled John Wick Game" starring Keanu Reeves was unveiled at the PlayStation "State of Play" showcase on Thursday, according to BBC Technology. The game, developed by Saber Interactive, the studio behind Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, will feature Reeves' likeness and voice, and is expected to be a prequel to the popular action film series.
The announcement of the "Untitled John Wick Game" was a highlight of the PlayStation showcase, which also revealed several remakes of major game franchises, as reported by BBC Technology. The game is being developed in collaboration with Chad Stahelski, the director of the John Wick film franchise, suggesting a close alignment with the cinematic universe.
In other news, Yuko Yamaguchi, the designer behind the globally recognized Hello Kitty brand, is stepping down after 46 years, as reported by BBC Business. Yamaguchi, who took over design duties in 1980, oversaw the character's rise to global recognition. Hello Kitty, which originated in Japan, has become one of the most lucrative franchises in the world, according to Sanrio, the firm behind the brand. Sanrio stated that Yamaguchi has "passed the baton to the next generation."
Meanwhile, a disturbing revelation emerged regarding the recent school shooting in British Columbia, Canada. According to The Guardian, the 18-year-old suspect in the shooting had previously created a mass shooting simulator on the gaming platform Roblox. The simulator, which was set in a school environment, has since been removed by Roblox, which confirmed the account's removal after the massacre that left nine people dead, including the shooter.
In other technology news, The Verge discussed the implications of Ring's recent Super Bowl ad, which featured a heartwarming story about dogs. The Verge's David Pierce noted that the ad also subtly promoted a "massively connected, utterly ubiquitous surveillance system that will end the concept of privacy forever."
Finally, MIT Technology Review reported on an exclusive interview with Jim O'Neill, the US deputy health secretary. O'Neill, who oversees a department with a budget of over a trillion dollars, discussed his plans to increase human healthspan through longevity-focused research supported by ARPA-H.
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