In Death Stranding, you'll play as Sam Porter Bridges as you deliver goods across a ruined world. However, it seems that Hideo Kojima is keen for players to relate as much to Norman Reedus, the actor who brings Sam to life, as they do the character. If you've been paying attention to how the famed designer speaks about Sam, this won't come as much of a surprise.
In an interview clip from IGN, Reedus talks about "easter eggs" or certain actions in the game that are "very Norman". By the sound of it, Kojima wants players to be able to relate to Sam by affording him human quirks, and this was all based on Reedus' behaviour and mannerisms. Talking about his time shooting performance capture, the actor says, "Every time I did something, like I scratched my head, or I'd yawn, [Kojima] would go 'Do it again'". In other words, a lot of what makes up Sam's character comes directly from Reedus to try and achieve a natural, relatable protagonist. Quite what these easter eggs are going to be, we'll have to wait and see.
Death Stranding finally arrives on 8th November. Are you excited to get to know Sam/Norman? Stay out of the rain in the comments below.
[source twitter.com]
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this game will be trash, a mailman simulator, Kojima should of went of the genre of PT..
I heard the reviews will be out 1 weeks before the game, sony is very confident of the quality of this game
@pimpjuice Thanks for your exclusive insight into a game that isn't even out yet.
@pimpjuice *should have.
@pimpjuice nnnope. I actually think it's looking pretty good, and that there's a sense of tension surrounding the 'mail-man' mission, which, regardless of the depicted activity, should make it pretty fun and no doubt was influenced by the sense of dread that they worked on in PT.
Any ol, plain genre game would be tedious, at this point, and I'm welcoming of any innovation. Rather that than another nameless, faceless, bland 3rd person shooter or anyhting else.
I've never played a kojima game before so i'm looking forward to getting my hands on this!
@pimpjuice have an open mind and wait for reviews or better yet play it yourself before calling it rubbish!
@pimpjuice I genuinely feel sorry for you, I hope life gets better or what ever is wrong gets fix...hope your life gets better soon,and in the mean while may I suggest ignoring thing that bring you anger and frustration if its not for you ignore it and move on bro.
Does this mean Norman had to mo-cap himself urinating?
If the early review embargo is correct this would definitely indicate confidence in the game, have a week of potentially positive reviews and hype before release. I'm interested but wary, some good reviews from trusted sources would push me to preorder. Also I would now like to think that Sam will urinate as Norman does for increased immersion.
Man crush levels are off the charts. Kojima should just propose to Reedus and be done with it. The Doritos pope can conduct the service.
Even Norman Reedus is scratching his head and yawning in this game.
Joke, joke, don't crucify me.
Wonderful. I love Daryl Reedus. But I'm sorry, I still don't seem to be capable of finding any interest in this game. Maybe after it's out I might watch a few gameplay videos and see if that sparks an interest.
Wonder if one of the Easter eggs is getting a darryl jacket or other walking dead nods... hell Merle or Carol might turn up
While I hope to God the outer world's is good I can see myself putting it on hold to play this as I'm pretty confident there'll be enough new quirky ideas in death stranding that I'll just have to play it day one!
@darksoul77 it definitely has that vibeq
Is PushSquare getting an early review copy in time for the review embargo?
So he’s going to sit behind a curtain in a booth and charge people $100 to take a picture with him?
@nessisonett
Yep, and now we'll know what technique Norman uses to "finish the job" to keep his pants dry! Can't wait!
@No_Cartridge I ask the same damn thing about BBND supporters. It seems people have this strange habit of sharing their negative criticism towards something they haven't tried.
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