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Hands On With I Am Alive (Game Informer)
When gamers explore post-apocalyptic settings, we're normally armed to the
teeth with assault rifles, grenades, and stimpaks. Rare is the game that
throws you into the chaotic aftermath of a worldwide catastrophe with no
viable resources. Ubisoft's I Am Alive ventures off the beaten path by
embracing the dreary realism of a fractured civilization.
Much like Cormac McCarthy's novel _The Road_ or Gary Whitta's film _The Book
of Eli_, the world of I Am Alive is desolate and barren, with few survivors
inhabiting the devastated cities. Water and canned food are the most prized
possessions those eking out a life in this cruel world could have. Weapons are
few and far between; don't expect to come across ammunition caches or
bandoleers. Developer Ubisoft Shanghai further drives home the bleakness of
this reality with a muted color palette and a tense soundtrack.
My hands-on demo of the game begins with the main character returning to the
outskirt of his hometown city of Haventon. He flew out east right before the
catastrophe hit, and it has taken him a year to trek back. Though encounters
with fellow survivors are rare, he holds out hope that his wife ...
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George Harrison: Living In The Material World $17.25 Director Martin Scorsese pays tribute to one of music's most renowned talents with this affectionate and informative two-part HBO documentary. The film explores Harrison's childhood in Liverpool, his tenure with The Beatles, his interest in Indian culture, and much more through never-before-seen interviews with his widow Olivia, son Dhani, and friends and collaborators such as Paul McCartney, Ring... |
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