Morning Mood and News Round-Up
Good morning! Feeling a bit off today, so let’s dive straight into the news without any small talk. Today’s edition of Morning Checkpoint brings you a mix of intriguing updates, including the Witcher author expressing his dissatisfaction with game adaptations altering his lore. Let’s get started.
Unusual Auction: Cheeto Shaped Like Atari Logo
On eBay, a seller is attempting to auction a Cheeto resembling the Atari logo, with a staggering asking price of $10,000. The seller claims this peculiar snack is the “ultimate showpiece for the ultimate Atari fan.” They humorously mention that they are currently facing some challenges in life, making the extra cash a significant help for their family. The seller, who has previously contributed to the Atari homebrew community and co-designed several games, also highlights a past career as a professional wrestler. To sweeten the deal, they offer to sign the Atari-shaped Cheeto upon request. As of 9:30 a.m. EST on October 1, no bids have been placed on this unique item.
Witcher Creator Disputes Existence of Multiple Schools
In the Witcher universe, players encounter various “Witcher Schools,” with Geralt belonging to the School of the Wolf and the recently teased School of the Lynx appearing in the Witcher 4. However, Andrzej Sapkowski, the original author of the Witcher series, claims that the idea of these schools is a misunderstanding based on one sentence in his book, The Last Wish, which he later considered unnecessary and damaging to the narrative. During a Reddit AMA highlighted by PC Gamer, he stated that he never intended to develop this concept further and found it aggravating that adaptations, particularly in video games, have expanded on this idea. Moving forward, Sapkowski hinted at the possibility of addressing this in future stories or potentially removing the sentence from later editions. Regardless, it’s clear that the games and the books are diverging in their interpretations, which can be acceptable in adaptations.
Upcoming Halo News Expected This Month
Last October, Halo Studios (previously known as 343 Industries) and Xbox presented a glimpse into the future of the Halo franchise during the annual Halo World Cup. Xbox has reiterated that more information will be revealed at this year’s event, which is expected to showcase developments likely built on Unreal Engine. Halo eSports lead Tashi mentioned on the official Halo website that they will not only be presenting on the Main Stage but also hosting an in-depth panel on the Community Stage. Attendees can look forward to a new trailer and possibly some early gameplay footage of the next Halo installment. The Halo World Cup is set to take place from October 24 to October 26.
Possible Remaster for Prototype on the Horizon
Remember Prototype, the open-world anti-superhero game from Activision that gained popularity during the Xbox 360 era? If so, there are whispers of a potential remaster or at least a refined re-release of the title more than 15 years post-launch. According to IGN, dataminers have discovered evidence of recent updates to the game on Steam, and Iron Galaxy, a studio recognized for its remastering work, has appeared in the game’s credits. This could be exciting news for fans yearning for a revival of Prototype.
