TheFourthFocus VP Newsletter #105
Ubisoft finally delivers a brand new photo mode, and Gori adds some carnage to the photography space
Alan Wake 2 Photography Contest Showcase
The winners of the recent Alan Wake 2 in-game photography contest have been announced with the top three entrants being showcased on the official blog. Take a look and find out what it was that the judges liked about the chosen shots.
If contests are not your thing, then you can also check out a separate post of Alan Wake 2 Photo Mode Tips with contributions from the virtual photography community.
FROM THE BLOG
Star Wars Outlaws Photo Mode Review
With a brand new photo mode and compelling subjects, it would be criminal not to take advantage of Star Wars Outlaws for virtual photography
Gori: Cuddly Carnage Photo Mode Review
A hover-boarding cat that gratuitously dismembers mythical rainbow beasts, photo opportunities don't get much more unique than than this. Gori: Cuddly Carnage -Out Now.
INDIKA has a clear creative vision behind it, one that could be a huge inspiration, if only it had a photo mode
COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS
Ubisoft have continued their strong commitment to virtual photography with a set of video put together by Jack, aka @_Virtualtourism. The series covers essential tips like depth of field, leading lines, and framing, oh and keep an eye out for the shocking painter-related puns. I’m still waiting for “The Bob Ross of Bangers”!
Gori: Cuddly Carnage Photography Blog
If you’ve been sharing shot from Gori: Cuddly Carnage with the tag #GoriGame, keep an eye on the official Steam page for the game where the team have been highlighting some of their favourites from across social media.
Amongst the various celebrations for the 5th Anniversary of Control, Remedy have released some interesting stats that have accumulated in that time and they include 38 million uses of the photo mode. That’s what you call a retention feature!
TheFourthFocus | Photo Mode Database
Is there a photo mode? A simple question and now a simple way to find the answer by checking the Photo Mode database, a comprehensive list of games that include a native photo mode or in-game photography toolkit.