The gaming world saw a flurry of activity this week, with announcements ranging from a highly anticipated game adaptation to updates on user reviews and a somber reflection on the intersection of gaming and real-world tragedy. A "John Wick" video game starring Keanu Reeves was unveiled at the PlayStation "State of Play" showcase, while Steam announced a beta update allowing users to include their PC specs in game reviews. Simultaneously, the tragic reality of gaming's potential impact was highlighted by the revelation that the suspect in a British Columbia school shooting had created a mass shooting simulator on the Roblox platform.
The "Untitled John Wick Game," developed by Saber Interactive, the studio behind "Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2," and with input from film franchise director Chad Stahelski, is expected to be a prequel to the popular action film series. A trailer for the game, featuring Reeves' likeness and voice, was showcased at the PlayStation event, according to BBC Technology.
In other gaming news, a Steam Client Beta update released on Thursday will allow users to attach their hardware specifications to game reviews, potentially making user reviews more informative. According to The Verge, Valve is also adding an option to collect anonymized framerate data for monitoring game compatibility.
The tragic side of gaming was brought to light when it was revealed that the 18-year-old suspect in a high school shooting in British Columbia had created a mass shooting simulator on the gaming platform Roblox. The simulator has since been removed by Roblox, which also removed the account after the massacre that left nine people, including the shooter, dead, according to The Guardian.
The intersection of technology and crime was also explored in a separate discussion about heists. MIT Technology Review noted that while movies often portray heists as high-tech endeavors, the reality is often different. "In reality, technical countermeasures are rarely a problem, and high-tech gadgets are rarely a solution," the publication stated, adding that the main barrier to entry is often a "literal barrier to entry."
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