We show you exciting, unusual and relevant trailers from the previous week.
A seriously ill boy plays WoW and finds interpersonal experiences he might not have had in the real world. His inspiring story, told by Norwegian documentary filmmakers, will soon be released on Netflix.
Also included: A military simulation that depicts an escalation of the Cold War and the politically fragile construct of an ice age apocalypse. Enjoy this week’s trailers!
Missed the weekend? Here are our new Steam recommendations beyond the mainstream:
3rd place: Frostpunk 2
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Frostpunk 2 is here: Here is the launch trailer for the tough building game from the ice hell
Frostpunk 2 has been released and builds on its strong predecessor with new ideas. In our test of Frostpunk 2 we find a stubborn game that skilfully plays to its strengths.
The launch trailer above shows how complex and delicate the political system becomes as the game progresses – and starts at the end rather than the beginning. The result is worth watching.
Platz 2: Sea Power
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In the new military simulation Sea Power, the Cold War escalates more realistically than ever before
In Sea Power: Naval Combat of the Missile Age, the Cold War blocs clash in a simulated naval war campaign. The realistic battles on the seas from the 1960s to the 80s are well showcased in the trailer.
In addition to ships, aircraft are also used, operating from gigantic aircraft carriers. The campaign is designed to be dynamic and depend on the players’ successes and failures. Sea Power will be released in November 2024.
Platz 1: Ibelin in World of Warcraft
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Poignant film about a WoW player will be available on Netflix from the end of October
The Remarkable Story of Ibelin was shot by Norwegian filmmakers, won multiple awards and will be released on Netflix on October 25, 2024. The documentary is about the life of Mats Steen, who suffered from a degenerative muscle disease and died in 2014.
In World of Warcraft, he lived a second, digital life that allowed him to have profound interpersonal experiences. His touching story is told with WoW-inspired animations, old home video recordings, and the voices of his parents and fellow players.
World of Warcraft is one of the most important online video games of all time and is still running successfully 20 years after its original release. The War Within, the tenth expansion for the main game, was recently released. In the article above, you can also find out where the MMO role-playing game is headed this year and next.
