The highly anticipated "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 film series.
The announcement of the John Wick game was made during the Sony event, which also showcased several remakes of major game franchises, as reported by BBC Technology. The game's development will include input from film franchise director Chad Stahelski.
In other gaming news, Steam users will soon be able to add their PC specifications to game reviews, according to The Verge. This feature, part of a Steam Client Beta update released on Thursday, aims to provide more informative reviews. Valve is also adding an option to collect anonymized framerate data for monitoring game compatibility, as reported by The Verge.
Meanwhile, a disturbing incident involving a high school shooting in British Columbia has come to light. The 18-year-old suspect in the shooting had previously created a mass shooting simulator on the gaming platform Roblox, according to The Guardian. The simulator has since been removed by Roblox after the tragic event, which resulted in the death of nine people, including the shooter.
In other news, Wagner Moura, star of the political thriller "The Secret Agent," recently had his interview delayed due to a call from Brazil's president, according to Sky News. Moura, the first Brazilian ever nominated for best actor at the Oscars, and director Kleber Mendonca Filho were discussing the film when the interruption occurred.
In the realm of technology and public health, Jim O'Neill, the US deputy health secretary, discussed his plans to increase human healthspan through longevity-focused research supported by ARPA-H, as reported by MIT Technology Review. O'Neill, who oversees a department with a budget of over a trillion dollars, also signed the decision memorandum on the US's new vaccine schedule.
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