While the landscape of Death Stranding looks nothing like the America we know today, the changes are mostly explained by Death Stranding 2 Vehicles Stranding’s Timefall phenomenon, apart from the smaller scope of the map. After the titular incident called the Death Stranding took place, the barrier between the world of the living and the dead weakened. Timefall was one of the accompanying symptoms, a form of rain that causes whatever it falls on to age rapidly. In gameplay terms, Timefall can erode the integrity of Sam’s containers, which imperils the cargo within them. The Timefall could also be the reason for the absence of animals in Death Stranding’s America as well as the changes to the landscape. Porters wear protective gear to avoid Timefall aging them prematurely, a process that shapes the backstory of the character of Fragile and her vendetta against Hi

The timing of the worldwide pandemic gave Death Stranding another layer of meaning. Death Stranding depicts the lifestyle of isolated "Preppers" living in shelters to avoid the threat of Timefall and Beached Things, waiting on Porters from agencies like Bridges and Fragile Express to deliver vitally needed goods. This hit close to home for the many who were isolated in their homes due to the threat of COVID-19, forced to depend on delivery services like Amazon for their basic needs. Death Stranding’s meaning changed over time , due to the pandemic, and other games released during that period like The Last of Us 2 also carried unexpected weight. The America that Sam hikes across in Death Stranding is not the America its residents know, and the real-world country is not the one that they thought they k

Death Stranding launched exclusively on PlayStation 4 in 2019, bringing a dramatic, complex storyline to players around the world. This mysterious title is the brainchild of the legendary Hideo Kojima, and it boasts the acting talents of some of the finest performers in the business, including Norman Reedus and Mads Mikkelsen. In Death Stranding, players assume the role of what is essentially a post-apocalyptic delivery man, but there's so much more depth to this st

There’s an interesting cast of characters in Death Stranding . These characters are each given a distinct personality, and further fleshed out into real people thanks to the writing and performance of the individual being portrayed. It helps characters in Death Stranding to feel more alive, and further the importance of Sam Porter Bridges’ mission directive in this 'Strand' type g

Kojima and Reedus are just guys being dudes. Absolute besties sitting five feet apart in the green room because they’re not gay. Their friendship has been a sweet side effect of Death Stranding, with the duo clearly having a blast creating a project they’re both enamoured with. Deep down it’s all a bunch of melodramatic, nonsensical bullshit, but the creative vision at the game’s core is so unapologetic that it’s no surprise the studio’s debut has been such a success. If I could make a game with all of my celebrity friends I would, so good on Kojima.

Kojima Productions is expanding the Death Stranding franchise with a sequel game and movie. As the release date for these projects draws nearer, more information should be released, though it is likely to be cryptic, as is the case with most of Kojima's marketing. Gamers can also expect to learn about the Xbox game the studio is busy with. Though Kojima seems very excited about it, gamers know next to nothing about this secret project so

Amelia has the power to begin the Last Stranding, and perhaps it’s only a matter of time before it starts. It can’t be easy for Amelia to exist on the Beach , suffering forever in solitude until she decides to end it

Chernobylite was released in 2021, developed by The Farm 51, the creative minds behind the first-person shooter, World War 3 , and psychological thriller, Get Even . As a sci-fi survival game , Chernobylite was a title that stood out from the rest of The Farm 51's creations, boasting a gorgeous, open world that was equal parts beautiful to admire and terrifying to behold. In Chernobylite , players must explore the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, exploring a dark, mysterious story littered with twi

Due to Deadman’s creation, he has no beach and no place to go when he dies. Considering how fun Deadman was as an ally, it would be a shame to not see him again, especially when he deserves some form of payoff for his creat

This invention is more of a confusion than it is impractical. For a series built upon the horror of Necromorphs and environmental spooks, it’s interesting that one weapon in Dead Space is a Foam Finger. This finger is a weapon that can obliterate the limbs of enemies with one press. The weapon even makes fun "BANG" noises when fi

There’s no need for a chainsaw on the end of a gun, it’s entirely impractical, but it gets a pass for being so cool . No wonder most characters in Gears of War are full of muscle because they have to carry around a gigantic impractical