A report by The Verge claims that American telecommunications giant, Verizon, is testing a Netflix-style cloud gaming service, which is already up and running on the Nvidia Shield.
According to company documents obtained by the website, the alpha test will soon make its way to Android, and Verizon has been attracting participants with a $150 Amazon gift card. Testers are being given a login, a free Nvidia Shield, and Xbox One controller.
Verizon Gaming’s library reportedly includes 135 games at present. Interestingly, screenshots obtained by The Verge show a number of AAA games including PlayStation exclusives like God of War, Detroit: Become Human, and Knack. However, the website suggests that these images may be placeholders.
The Verge also got a hold of emails that Verizon apparently sent to participants.
“This trial is primarily focused on performance,” the company wrote. “At a later date, when we advance the product, our library will consist of most or all of the top games you are familiar with – but at this early stage we’re working on the engine and its parts.”
The Verge’s report is supplemented by a list of Verizon employment opportunities published in November 2018. The company was specifically looking to fill the following positions, all of which had multiple vacancies in various locations:
- Product Manager – 5G Mobile Gaming
- Product Manager – Cloud Gaming
- Product Manager – Video Game Producer
- Senior Product Manager – Gaming
According to The Verge, Verizon Gaming’s initial test run will conclude by the end of January 2019.
Verizon has neither confirmed nor denied the existence of its cloud gaming platform.
[Source: The Verge]
Detroit Become Human Everything You Need to Know
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2012 Kara Tech Demo
Back in 2012, we got a PS3 tech demo from Quantic Dream that showed an android, Kara, being built and then gaining sentience. This tech demo set the stage for what would become Detroit.
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Detroit: Become Human Announced in 2015
It wouldn't be until late 2015 that Detroit: Become Human was finally announced. It was a long three and a half years since that first Kara tech demo had been shown off.
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How Long is It?
The studio estimates that the game is anywhere from 8 to 10 hours long, with length varying depending on your choices. There's a lot of replayability to check out different story paths, though!
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Most Complex Quantic Dream Game
Detroit: Become Human is the most complex game that Quantic Dream has ever made, and that shows in the final product. There are countless story paths leading to multiple conclusions, all of which explore deep themes and taboo topics.
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There are Deleted Scenes
Despite exploring some pretty touchy subject matter, there are additional deleted scenes that David Cage felt were too sensitive and played with actual real world events too much.
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That Child Abuse Scene
Back at PGW 2017, Quantic Dream showed off a scene from Detroit that featured blatant child abuse. Many were quick to call this out as bad marketing, while others understood that the game would provide more context.
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Visual Downgrade? Nope
Though Detroit does look noticeably better on the PS4 Pro, there has not been any kind of significant visual downgrade in its development. A surfaced trailer claiming this turned out to be false, just an over compressed video file that washed out the details.
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Fun Facts and Stats
Learn about Detroit: Become Human by the numbers, including number of pages in the script and number of actors it took to portray every character in the game.
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Big Budget
A report earlier this year suggested that the budget for Detroit was more than 30 million euro. That's more than any previous Quantic Dream game.
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Meet the Cast
To portray androids portraying humans, Quantic Dream had to hire an excellent cast. You can meet each of them and learn a little bit more about them in this short video.
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PS4 Pro Enhanced
Yup, Detroit does come with its share of PS4 Pro enhancements, which we noted make a noticeable difference when playing it versus a standard PS4.
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The First Three Hours
We went hands-on with the first three hours before the game launched and were moved enough to write nearly 2000 words about that short segment alone. It's well worth a read to find out what the opening of Detroit sets up the rest of the game to become.
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There's a Demo Available
In a rare move these days, there is a demo available on the PlayStation Store. Featuring the first scene in the game, you can see all the different ways it can play out while you make the choice to buy the game.
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Difficulty Options
There are two different difficulty options, mostly affecting big action scenes with fast-paced QTEs. If you don't want to risk your characters dying because of a missed button press, choose the easier option.
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Quantic Dream Lawsuit
Allegations have been lobbied against the French developer for harassment and poor conditions in the workplace, but Quantic Dream vehemently denies these claims. In fact, they've sued the publications that first published the allegations against them.
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Unlock Bonus Content
Want to get a look at concept art, character models, watch short videos, and listen to the soundtrack? Use the points obtained for completing nodes in each scene to unlock bonus content in the game.
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Moderate Sales Estimates
Analysts think Detroit is actually more of a niche title, and while they say it will do well, they aren't certain it will do truly amazing numbers.
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Here's the Launch Trailer
If you haven't been able to pick Detroit: Become Human up quite yet, or you're still stuck at work instead of at home playing it, enjoy the launch trailer to get you hyped up.
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Detroit: Become Human Review
Launch is mere hours away and we've already issued a review for the Detroit! Check out what we thought of the full game by reading our complete review.
