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‘Ready Player One’ Book Sequel ‘Ready Player Two’ Arrives This November

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Ernest Cline returns with a follow-up to his 2011 sci-fi cult favorite. Exciting new for all you Ready Player fans. Penguin Random House imprint Ballantine Books today confirmed that a follow-up to Ernest Cline’s breakout hit Ready Player One will be arriving on store shelves this November. Famine, mass poverty, those sorts of things.

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‘Paper Beast’ Sandbox Mode Looks Like a Cross Between ‘Viva Piñata’ and ‘From Dust’

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The curiously crafted PSVR exclusive Paper Beast got a new trailer today revealing a sandbox mode which looks like a cross between Viva Piñata (2006) and From Dust (2011). From the trailer the sandbox mode reminds me quite a bit of Viva Piñata (2006) and From Dust (2011). What will happen if I fasten a predator to a cable?

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New ‘Ready Player One’ Trailer Invites You to a World of Pure Imagination

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Ready Player One , the 2011 novel by Ernest Cline, is getting turned into a movie by none other than Steven Spielberg, who is directing the film. As it turns out, the creator of the Oasis has hidden a key which controls the entire metaverse, leading to a mad dash among users to find the key and assume control.

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‘Ready Player One’ Movie Gets First Full Trailer, Book Sequel in the Works

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Ready Player One , the 2011 novel by Ernest Cline, is getting turned into a movie by none other than Steven Spielberg. As it turns out, the creator of the Oasis has hidden a key which controls the entire metaverse, leading to a mad dash among users to find the key and assume control. Image courtesy Warner Bros Pictures.

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Kim Jong Un Visits China: Tries Virtual Reality

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Tuesday’s visit included a stop to the Chinese Academy of Science, showcasing China’s scientific and technological achievements since Xi Jinping took power in 2011. Based on their arm position, Kim Jong Un and his wife are likely holding a tracked controller in their right hand as well.

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‘The Lost Bear’ to Launch on Oculus Rift Before Christmas

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The studio says in their Rift support announcement that one of their biggest inspirations is Playdead’s hit indie side-scrollers Limbo (2011) and Inside (2016). Unlike its PSVR release, the Rift version is said to feature motion controller support.

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Five Classic Video Games That Deserve A VR Remake

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And if you’re worried about the gameplay being too dated, there’s always GoldenEye 007: Reloaded , a 2011 remake of the original game. The game features improved controls over its predecessor as well as some of the most unsettling imagery featured throughout the series. Or what about 2002’s James Bond 007: Nighfire ?

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