TRIBECA GAMES Festival Spotlight: All the Featured Games - Video/ Gameplay & Demos

Otakus and Geeks got to attend the Tribeca Press Preview days for Tribeca Games and experience playable demos of the upcoming featured games. This year’s Festival features 9 official Games selections that demonstrate phenomenal storytelling, art, and innovation through interactive experiences. I got to play and experience each of these game selections, and also speak with some of the creators. Every single one of these games was intriguing, well- thought out and completely original.

You can check my coverage HERE: http://www.otakusandgeeks.com/articles/2022/6/21/tribeca-games-spotlight-all-the-extraordinary-video-games-at-the-2022-tribeca-games-showcase/author

The games featured in the gallery include:

-American Arcadia (Out of the Blue Studios / Raw Fury)

-As Dusk Falls (INTERIOR/NIGHT / Xbox Game Studios)

-The Cub (Demagog Studio / Untold Tales)

-Cuphead - The Delicious Last Course (Studio MDHR)

-IMMORTALITY (Half Mermaid)

-OXENFREE II: Lost Signals (Night School Studio / Netflix)

-A Plague Tale: Requiem (Asobo Studio / Focus Entertainment)

-Thirsty Suitors (Outerloop Games / Annapurna Interactive)

-Venba (Visai Games)

Tribeca Games Spotlight: AS DUSK FALLS Interview w/ Production Director

Tribeca Games Spotlight: AS DUSK FALLS (XBOX) Interview w/ Production Director Charu Desodt

As Dusk Falls (INTERIOR/NIGHT / Xbox Game Studios) Drama, Thriller *Mature
Watch Trailer HERE: https://vimeo.com/702537117
Available on July 19, 2022

Otakus and Geeks got to attend the Tribeca Press Preview days for Tribeca Games and experience playable demos of the upcoming featured games. This year’s Festival features 9 official Games selections that demonstrate phenomenal storytelling, art, and innovation through interactive experiences. I got to play and experience each of these game selections, and also speak with some of the creators. Every single one of these games was intriguing, well- thought out and completely original. A game that completely caught my attention is the new thriller “As Dusk Falls” coming from X-Box Studios, this game is going to be a literal game-changer. You can check more of my TRIBECA coverage HERE: http://www.otakusandgeeks.com/article...

As Dusk Falls is an original interactive drama from INTERIOR/NIGHT that explores the entangled lives of two families across thirty years. Starting in 1998 with a robbery-gone-wrong in small town Arizona, the choices you make have a powerful impact on the characters’ lives in this uncompromising story of betrayal, sacrifice and resilience.

The cinematic story is brought to life by the performance of actors that are digitally rendered into a beautiful art style, creating a unique experience that plays like a motion graphic novel.

Reveal insights about yourself and those you play with as you discover the underlying values of your decisions in cooperative gameplay with up to 8 players at a time, locally or online (or a mix).*

*Courtesy of XBOX Game Studios/ Microsoft

Additional information

MATURE 17+

• Intense Violence, Blood, Sexual Themes, Use of Drugs, Strong Language, Crude Humor

• Publisher

• Xbox Game Studios

• Developer

• INTERIOR/NIGHT

• Genre

• Interactive Drama

• Platforms

• Xbox Series X|S
  Xbox One
  Windows 10/11

Tribeca Talks: Hideo Kojima and Norman Reedus

Hey O&G fans, this year at Tribeca Games we got a chance to attend the Tribeca Talks: Hideo Kojima with Norman Reedus event. One of the Best Video game designers and One of the most popular TV and Movies star sat down at the BMCC theater to talk about their game project (Death Stranding) , their work history and their growing friendship over the years.

Unfortunately there was a ban on video for the event, but we were able to record audio. So check out our audio, video and pictures of this wonderful and informative event.

by Sean Tucker

30 for 30: This Magic Moment (Review)

Reviewed By Justin D Williams

In the mid-1990s, Orlando was the epicenter of excitement in the NBA. The young franchise, led by mega-stars Shaquille O’Neal and Penny Hardaway, beat the mighty Bulls en route to the 1995 NBA Finals. They lost that year but it was clear this team from Orlando was a dynasty in the making. But the Magic’s moment on top was never fully realize.

30 for 30: This Magic Moment was a story I was personally waiting for. It's the story of the most popular teams of 90's basketball the Orlando Magics. Just like previous 30 for 30 entries this gives full light on the true story of the team. The team focuses on two main figures Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway. One thing I really enjoy about the documentary is how they showed the origins of each player. We follow the rise of Shaq from his college days to when he was picked by the Magics. On the parallel side we see the rise of Penny and how was also chosen by the Magics. Each man had their own path and journey to get to the NBA. However both men had the same goal in mine and that was winning the NBA Championship. While the film first half is heavily focus on Shaq and his influence on Orlando and his career as a hall. It was great to see that Shaq himself didn't shy away from his faults. Shaq admitted that his ego and wanting to be in the spotlight played a hand in the fall of the Magics. His insecurity of when he was injured and how Penny's rise was making him envious. Don't get me wrong the film is not all about Shaq and Penny but it shows how much of an impact these two had on the team. The film also focuses on the franchise as a whole. It tells the story of the birth of the Orlando Magics and the fear and struggles of starting a brand new franchise. Interviews with past GM''s, players and coaches are all feature in this documentary. Key moments such as Shaq breaking the rim with a slam dunk to Nick Anderson missing foul shots are all touch and explored. 

The film is one of the best I've seen from the series. It paints a great story of triumph, heartbreak and ends with a bittersweet what if question with Shaq and Penny. What if Penny didn't get hurt? What if Shaq put his ego and pride to side and didn't leave? What if Nick Anderson made that shot? 30 for 30: This Magic Moment is a story of friends, brothers and team that shocked the world but ultimately fell short due to pressure and egos. This is a must see film for any 90s basketball fan and something that will be talked about for a while.

Final Grade 4.5/5 Stars