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It was announced twelve years ago, but the filming of the movie based on one of Ubisoft's most controversial franchises has just been completed

The movie based on the popular video game franchise Watch Dogs was announced in 2013, marking a long journey of almost a decade before production finally began. Recently, it was confirmed that filming has concluded, including reshoots to perfect certain aspects of the project. Tom Blyth, one of the actors in the film, stated in an interview that the adaptation is not a simple copy of the games, but has been transformed into a work of its own, focusing on the creation of an original narrative world. Watch Dogs has not had much luck as a franchise Blyth shared […]

The movie based on the popular video game franchise Watch Dogs was announced in 2013, marking a long journey of almost a decade before production finally began. Recently, it was confirmed that filming has concluded, including reshoots to refine certain aspects of the project. Tom Blyth, one of the actors in the film, stated in an interview that the adaptation is not a mere copy of the games, but has been transformed into a work of its own, focusing on the creation of an original narrative world.

Watch Dogs has not had much luck as a franchise

Blyth shared his enthusiasm by highlighting that, although it moves away from the narrative of video games, the film aims to capture iconic elements such as the use of technology in open-world settings. However, its presentation as something different suggests that this adaptation will focus more on developing new aspects of the Watch Dogs universe rather than directly replicating the story of the games.

The wait has created a sense that the movie is arriving late, especially considering that the most recent video game in the franchise, Watch Dogs: Legion, was released in 2020. This time difference could impact the movie’s connection with current players, who may have evolved in their preferences since then. However, the themes that the movie will address, such as oppression and government surveillance, are contemporary concerns that continue to resonate in today’s society.

It is expected that more information and details about the Watch Dogs movie will be revealed in the coming months, providing a clearer perspective on its content and direction. Meanwhile, fans of the game and cinema maintain a moderate expectation for this adaptation.

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GTA 6 has competition and it's called MindsEye

Leslie Benzies, former producer of the famous Grand Theft Auto saga and current founder of Build A Rocket Boy, has presented the first gameplay trailer for his upcoming game, MindsEye, which will be released this summer. Set in a futuristic world, MindsEye explores a narrative where artificial intelligence and human greed threaten to bring Earth to the brink of collapse. The protagonist, Jacob Díaz, has a neural implant that causes him disjointed flashbacks of his past and plunges him into a quest to uncover the truth behind his story. A game that aims to improve everything […]

A game that aims to improve everything that was lacking in GTA

The trailer, which was revealed during the PlayStation State of Play event, highlights third-person action, combining elements of shooting, vehicles, and drones. However, what has caught the most attention from viewers are the impressive scenes of car destruction, which seem to be a hallmark of the gaming experience. Some critics suggest that Benzies, after his time in GTA, might be channeling his frustrations towards vehicles in his new project.

Despite the visual and mechanical similarities to titles like Cyberpunk and Watch_Dogs, MindsEye promises to offer a unique experience. In a press release, it is mentioned that the game will be developed within the universe of Everywhere, a previous project that aimed to be a multiverse gaming experience, although its current status remains a mystery. Could it be that the release of MindsEye occurs before Everywhere is ready for the public? This aspect has sparked curiosity and speculation among fans.

In a broader context, this revelation also highlights a shift in the video game industry, which has changed its focus from the ‘metaverse’ to artificial intelligence as the new trend in technological development. This change reflects the ever-changing dynamics of the sector and the search for innovations that captivate players.

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A GTA 6 le sale competencia y se llama MindsEye

Leslie Benzies, ex productor de la famosa saga Grand Theft Auto y actual fundador de Build A Rocket Boy, ha presentado el primer tráiler de gameplay de su próximo juego, MindsEye, que se lanzará este verano. Ambientado en un mundo futurista, MindsEye explora una narrativa donde la inteligencia artificial y la codicia humana amenazan con llevar a la Tierra al borde del colapso. El protagonista, Jacob Díaz, posee un implante neural que le provoca flashbacks desarticulados de su pasado y lo sumerge en una búsqueda por descubrir la verdad detrás de su historia.

Un juego que quiere mejorar todo lo que flaqueaba en GTA

El tráiler, que fue revelado durante el evento PlayStation State of Play, destaca la acción en tercera persona, donde se combinan elementos de disparos, vehículos y drones. Sin embargo, lo que más ha llamado la atención de los espectadores son las impresionantes escenas de destrucción de automóviles, que parecen ser un sello distintivo de la experiencia de juego. Algunos críticos sugieren que Benzies, tras su etapa en GTA, podría estar canalizando sus frustraciones hacia los vehículos en su nuevo proyecto.

A pesar de las similitudes visuales y mecánicas con títulos como Cyberpunk y Watch_Dogs, MindsEye promete ofrecer una experiencia única. En un comunicado de prensa, se menciona que el juego se desarrollará dentro del universo de Everywhere, un proyecto anterior que aspiraba a ser una experiencia de juego multiverso, aunque su estado actual sigue siendo un misterio. ¿Podría ser que el lanzamiento de MindsEye ocurra antes de que Everywhere esté listo para el público? Este aspecto ha suscitado curiosidad y especulación entre los aficionados.

En un contexto más amplio, esta revelación también destaca un giro en la industria de los videojuegos, que ha cambiado su enfoque del ‘metaverso’ hacia la inteligencia artificial como la nueva tendencia de desarrollo tecnológico. Este cambio refleja la dinámica siempre cambiante del sector y la búsqueda de innovaciones que cautiven a los jugadores.

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Ubisoft’s most ambitious game will have a movie… 10 years later

Parece ser que Watch Dogs tendrá una película, según ha dejado caer Ubisoft, aunque es algo que ya sabíamos desde 2011… y que habíamos olvidado.

Ubisoft announced some time ago its intention to make a movie based on one of its most important franchises, Watch Dogs. If you don’t remember, we won’t blame you. They announced this at Gamescom in 2013, stating that they were collaborating with Columbia Pictures and New Regency Productions to carry out this project. Since then, nothing has been known. Well, almost nothing. Because it turns out the movie is back on track.

The official Ubisoft account tweeted a small image from the filming along with the hashtag #WatchDogsMovie. Quoting Mathieu Turi in the post, director of the unremarkable El Tubo and Gueules noir films, everything suggests that the movie is in development. It might even be at a much more advanced stage than we would expect.

Actually, although it went unnoticed, the movie was rebooted in 2023, as reported by Deadline at the time. Sophie Wilde would be the lead actress in the film, while Tom Blyth would have an unspecified role. Similarly, they confirmed that Mathieu Turi would be in charge of directing, justifying the quote in Ubisoft’s tweet, and that the script would be handled by Christie LeBlanc, whose only credit is the 2021 film Oxygen by Alexandre Aja. Thus, it seems that we will soon have news about Watch Dogs. Although how good they will be remains to be seen.

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Opening the door for a new generation of video games, Watch Dogs gives you the opportunity to become a hacker, doling out your personal sense of justice in the streets of Chicago.