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FTS: Square Enix and Luminous Productions Unveil 'Forspoken'
SQUARE ENIX AND LUMINOUS PRODUCTIONS UNVEIL
‘FORSPOKEN’
Originally Teased as PROJECT ATHIA, The New Narrative-Driven Adventure
Set in a Beautiful Yet Cruel World will be Released in 2022
Actor Ella Balinska to Star in the Game as Lead Character, Frey Holland
LOS ANGELES (Mar. 18, 2021) – During the SQUARE ENIX PRESENTS digital-showcase event,
SQUARE ENIX announced Forspoken™, the debut title from its newly established studio, Luminous
Productions. Originally revealed as PROJECT ATHIA last year, Forspoken puts players in the shoes of
Frey Holland, an ordinary young woman who must harness her magical abilities to survive in a fantastical
and dangerous land called Athia.
As a part of today’s show, the team announced that the game’s protagonist, Frey, will be performed by
Ella Balinska, best known for her starring role in the 2019 film, Charlie’s Angels.
View the new “Forspoken – Official Title Announcement” trailer below:
“As the first video game I’ve worked on, and growing up a huge fan of video games myself, it’s remarkable
to see the incredible world and story of Forspoken come together, blurring the lines between reality and
fantasy,” said Balinska. “Frey as a character is real, she’s raw, she’s a girl who lost her way—both
figuratively and literally—and is a character I immediately connected with, as I feel many people around the
world will too when they set off on this adventure.”
Frey takes center stage in Forspoken, exploring an unknown world and facing treacherous trials to unravel|
the mystery behind Athia. SQUARE ENIX also teased new Forspoken gameplay to give players a glimpse
at the magical and perilous journey ahead.
Designed for the PlayStation®5 console (PS5™), Forspoken will harness the full power of the console and
demonstrate Luminous Productions’ philosophy to provide a gaming experience like never before, fusing
together the latest technology with creativity. The game is being developed simultaneously for the PS5™
and PC and is set for release in 2022. This title is not yet rated by the ESRB.
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Top Audiences Last Week | 03.19.2021
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USA
Hong Kong
Sweden
Mexico
Germany
United Kingdom
United Arab Emirates
Ukraine
Japan
Finland
France, Australia, and... Turkey + Israel came close!
(Israel is actually in a tie with Turkey)
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Lenovo Q24i-10... Reviewed!
The first thing I noticed about the Lenovo Q24i-10 is how nice it looked, and I was going to write an article merely eyeing it down... but I figured it would be great to actually review it. Before that, check out this little unboxing... that I believed had enough light at the time.
Build: In a nutshell, the build quality of this monitor feels good. The base is a useful + sturdy metal base and... delivers a combined weight of 9.92lbs with the monitor attached. Other than that particular section where you connect the base on the monitor, it's nice and flat... and would look nice on a dual mount. As seen in the unboxing video... you can sit a keyboard right on the mount and make use of that space. This really comes in handy for those desks that lack the space like some of the wall-mounted desks (that I'd be terrified to put anything on).
The monitor is adjustable by tilting it at the desired angle (-5° / 22°) in the top part of the stand. You can't do the same near the base of the stand... from what I see (I'm reaching out to Lenovo for a solution). If it's not adjustable (which isn't displayed anywhere I've looked) that's a missed opportunity to allow for height adjustment... because right now my monitors are staggard.
The monitor also includes a Kensington Lock, a near edgeless display, an HDMI, VGA (which should've been at least a DVI or a Displayport), and an audio out (3.5mm). Also, one thing that I really really like about this monitor is the unique feature they have for cable management. I love tech, but wires annoy me... so to have the little hook on the stand is a very nice touch.
By the way, the Lenovo Q24i-10 comes with a 1 year warranty with an A+ Energy Rating.
Visuals: As far as visuals go... I've used these monitors to game, edit video, images, watched videos, and all that good stuff. Out of the box, the monitor's refresh rate is 60Hz, but... you can increase it to 75Hz for an even smoother picture. If you don't know... the refresh rate is the number of times your monitor updates with new images each second. 60Hz delivers 60FPS... which isn't exactly 120Hz or higher, but it hasn't skipped a beat.
You have Standard, Game, Web, Movie, and Picture Modes... which deliver different brightness options but I will probably stick with the standard. I rarely ever use anything outside of the power button.
This monitor also features the AMD FreeSync Technology, which is an adaptive synchronization tech for (liquid-crystal) displays that support various refresh rates to avoid tearing + reducing the risk of stuttering. To get this certification, a monitor goes through a process to ensure the monitor delivers a tear-free, low latency experience.
The rest of the specs are as follows:
Resolution 1920 x 1080 (FHD)
LED Backlight
75Hz - 50Hz Refresh Rate
Monitor Size 23.8-inch
Brightness: 250 cd/㎡
16:9 Aspect Ratio
YCbCr444 Color Format
Standard dynamic range (SDR) color space.
Response Time 4ms (Extreme Mode), 6ms (Normal Mode)
Panel Type: In-Plane-Switching
Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
16.7 Million Color Support
Eye Care Support
Audio: You have an audio out (3.5mm) on the Lenovo Q24i-10 monitor... which is a nice touch if you want to connect speakers or headphones + you also have 2 x 3W speakers under the hood. I'd definitely recommend using your third-party speakers or a headset because the on-board audio is... subpar at best.
If you need the speakers... they're a nice little addition for audio playback, but that's about it. They try to give you some sorta oomph for what it's worth, but the lows are shy in comparison to the highs and... you really have to crank the volume to hear the audio (I had to turn the monitor up 90+% and my standard PC volume up 90+% to hear it on a decent low). A decent low would be the volume you can hear that's acceptable to parents or your significant other so that it doesn't interrupt anything they're trying to hear, but I wouldn't use this monitor for movie night.
I would've paid a little more for better audio... but Lenovo could've made the Lenovo Soundbar compatible as well. Then again, I probably wouldn't use it anyway and would've opted for a more adjustable stand.
Price: Price wise you can get the Lenovo Q24i-10 for... $189.99. If you can get it on sale... don't hesitate, unless you find one with better specs. I did some research and $200 is usually the threshold before you find the specs really start to rise (in the resolution + refresh rate department). When it comes to monitors under $200 or those in the lower $200s I found this the most appealing option... which is why I have two. Thought about the curved monitor, love the features, but I'm just not ready to shell out the coins for that.
Build 4 (I can't give it a 5 if I can't line up the monitors)
Visuals 5
Audio 2
Price 5
4 out of 5 Cool Points
Mask Up Mondays: Muse Dash - Evolution (RIP Laoshu 505000)
Once I get through the easy mode of Muse Dash, I'm cranking up the difficulty setting.
Have a great Monday... and may it extend to the rest of the week. Mask up, keep the drama at a minimum, and... game on!
Laoshu 505000 was a talented polyglot with over 20 languages under his belt. He spoke on a native level which blew the minds of most people he came in contact with, and he will be missed.
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Top Audiences Last Week | 03.11.2021
Top 10... let's go!
USA
Hong Kong
Indonesia
Germany
Japan
Canada
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United Arab Emirates
France
Belgium, Australia, and... Singapore came close!
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