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Digital Foundry Direct Weekly
DF Direct Weekly #134: Marvel's Spider-Man 2 Reaction, TLOU 2 Remastered? Alan Wake Flashback!
Oct 23, 2023
Jörg Tittel, director and writer of C-Smash VRS, joins Alex Battaglia and John Linneman to discuss Marvel's Spider-Man 2, the prospects of TLOU2 and Horizon Zero Dawn Remakes, and the Alan Wake: Flashback concept. The podcast also covers AMD's AntiLag+ disabling, the state of virtual reality gaming, best GPU control panel settings, the rumor of a digital-only Nintendo Switch, game optimization for graphics drivers, and the release of Cities: Skylines 2 despite performance issues.
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- The C-Smash VRS team successfully brought the classic game Cosmic Smash to life in a positive and immersive VR experience, garnering positive reviews and excitement among VR enthusiasts.
- Releasing a game with known issues can negatively impact its reputation and longevity in the PC digital-only market, highlighting the importance of addressing significant problems before release.
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The Journey of C-Smash VRS: From Idea to Reality
C-Smash VRS is a collaboration between musicians, artists, and developers, with the goal of creating a virtual reality experience based on the classic game Cosmic Smash. The project was initiated by your himself, who had a vision of creating a positive and immersive VR game during the pandemic. It took time and persistence to acquire the rights to Cosmic Smash from Sega, but eventually, the team was able to bring the game to life. C-Smash VRS combines stunning visuals, gameplay mechanics inspired by squash and breakout, and an incredible soundtrack to create a unique and engaging VR experience. Despite being limited to the pricey PS VR 2 headset, the game has garnered positive reviews and generated excitement among VR enthusiasts. The team has showcased the game at various events, gathering a strong following and even receiving a nomination for Best VR Game at the Golden Joystick Awards.
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