Acclaimed game director Hideo Kojima made a surprise appearance at WWDC 2023. It’s a surprise because gaming isn’t something that people usually associate with Apple. But it appears, that’s changing.

During the macOS Sonoma segment of WWDC23, Kojima made an appearance in the gaming part to announce that Death Stranding Director’s Cut is coming to Mac later this year.

Kojima talked about how the new Mac silicons are built to handle major AAA titles. And that Death Stranding is just the start. The maker of Metal Gear games said they are working with Apple to bring their future titles to Mac.

Gaming on Mac

Although still just a footnote, Apple has been making strides in making Macs powerful enough to run games. In 2022, Macs equipped with at least the M1 chip were able to smoothly run Capcom’s Resident Evil Village.

Gaming on Mac seems to be on an upswing as the company continues to make their M-processors more powerful. In addition to the games on Apple Arcade, games like Stray, Fort Solis, World of Warcraft: Dragonflight, HUMANKIND, and more will also be making their way to the Mac.

Price and availability update as of June 7

Death Stranding Director’s Cut on Apple will be priced at US$ 39.99. The “price” and “release date” are displayed in accordance to the Apple System at the moment. The official The official price and release date which will be announced later and applied to actual purchases.

The time has come for Sony’s annual Days of Play, offering gamers special deals on DualSense Wireless Controllers and software titles from June 2 to 12.

During the sale period, Sony’s DualSense Wireless Controllers will retail for a special price of PhP 2,990.

The controller is available in White, Midnight Black, Cosmic Red, Starlight Blue, Nova Pink, Galactic Purple, and Gray Camouflage colorways.

Popular PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 (Blue-ray Disc version) titles will also get special prices during the promo period:

• Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales (PS4) – PhP 1,490
• Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales (PS5) – PhP 1,490
• God of War Ragnarok (PS4) – PhP 1,990
• God of War Ragnarok (PS5) – PhP 2,490
• Horizon Forbidden West (PS5) – PhP 1,990
• The Last of Us Part I (PS5) – PhP 2,490
• Gran Turismo 7 (PS5) – PhP 1,990

Meanwhile, PlayStation 5 consoles are now available at all authorized retailer stores.

WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD

It’s been more than a month since the release of Horizon: Forbidden West’s DLC, Burning Shores and the reviews came in hot. There were plenty of raves that the game is a treat as are the visuals. But what really made the most waves on the is that the fiery redhead heroine gets a partner. In more ways than one.

Aloy was first introduced in Horizon Zero Dawn as an outcast, so being on her own was expected. Understandably, when you’re treated like a pariah since childhood, warming up to people isn’t exactly second nature.

The burden of being The One

She picks up new friends, even some potentially interested parties along the way but the game steers us from expecting that they’ll be tagging along for the long run. By the game’s sequel, she is still Ms. Independent, but with blossoming character development in terms of her interpersonal relationships

While there’s a bit of attraction and tension with men and women alike thrown in-game, Aloy never gets into anything no matter how hard you try to flirt. (Yes, we tried). Horizon clearly didn’t focus on finding her mate, given that there is indeed a lot on Aloy’s plate.

She even admits in dialogue that her mission as The One created to save the world, is a full-time occupation that she can’t think of anything else. Fair enough, you go do what you gotta do, girl.

Along came Seyka

With the introduction of Seyka in Burning Shores, it would’ve been easy to dismiss that sure, they have chemistry but nothing’s going to happen. We’ve gone so far with Aloy embracing singlehood by choice, why would it change now?

That’s probably what made this DLC stand out. After becoming partners in crime, the pair share an intimate conversation where they first met to consider pursuing something more. The player option to engage in a romance probably has the audience saying “finally” or asking, “why now?”, and those who appear to take issue in Seyka’s sex are asking “why?”

But the better question is, WHY NOT?

Seyka is no stranger to duty and purpose, being intent in rescuing her sister and tribespeople from Burning Shore’s main villain, Walter Londra. She is headstrong, agile, and fierce — qualities she shares with our main girl. Aloy also learns to rely on someone for help, which is a big deal.

It shouldn’t come as a surprise either that Aloy would take on a lady love: Forbidden West final boss Tilda did express that she loved Elizabet Sobeck — Aloy’s clone source or “mother” — more than we know. Who’s to say that the genetic copy of the apple would fall far from the tree? Ultimately, should the player to decide to let Aloy initiate a romance, it’s not the end of the world if it’s a girl. Actually, they even saved it together.

SEE ALSO: Horizon Forbidden West Review: Back to save us from machines

Burning Shores

The story of Burning Shores picks up directly where Horizon Forbidden West left off. It contains additional content for Horizon Forbidden West, including new characters and experiences in a stunning yet hazardous new area.

To enter the Burning Shores, you must complete the main quest (up to and including Singularity) in the PS5 version of Horizon Forbidden West. Following the main quest, the player will receive a call over Aloy’s Focus, beginning the DLC.