With the release of Hazelight's next co-op adventure, Split Fiction, one thing to look out for is the notorious references to the studio's other works often present throughout its games. It Takes Two referenced A Way Out, and now Split Fiction contains references to It Takes Two, but one in particular was quite a startling discovery. 4i5f3d

With a couple of years gone since it was announced, Josef Fares has a candid update for Dwayne Johnson's adaptation of his acclaimed video game. Johnson is one of the biggest multihyphenate creatives currently working, generally having at least one major blockbuster project releasing per year. Last year actually saw two long-gestating projects of his finally make their way to the screen with the Christmas action comedy Red One and the Disney animated sequel Moana 2, which became the third-highest-grossing movie of 2024 and outgrossing its predecessor with $1.04 billion.

When it comes to local co-op games PS5has plenty of options for every type of player. Online play has had a much larger focus in the industry over the past few years, and in 2024 most people seem to play with each other over the internet rather than together on the couch. Shooting games like Call Of Duty have moved away from their offline local co-op and many new games only work with online co-op, such as Helldivers 2.

It Takes Twomovie writers talk the hard parts of adapting a beloved video game. Released for most major consoles in March 2021, the two-player game tells the charming story of Cody and May, a married couple on the brink of divorce who are turned into their daughter's handmade dolls after she cries over them. There is no solo option for the split-screen cooperative multiplayer, requiring players to learn to collaborate just like its protagonists. It Takes Two was a commercial and critical hit, winning Game of the Year at the Game Awards 2021, and a film and television adaptation were announced in January 2022.

Electronic Arts shared an adorable crossover between It Takes Two and The Sims 4 this week alongside the announcement that a free poster of the co-op game will come tothe life simulator next week. It Takes Two has ramped up in popularity again after the game was recently released for the Nintendo Switch, opening it up to a whole new group of players. The Sims 4, meanwhile, has received a lot of free items from EA lately in celebration of its 22nd anniversary as a franchise.A new post from the EA Twitter has shared that a free It Takes Two poster will come to The Sims 4 on November 7, just days after It Takes Two's Nintendo Switch port. The post also shares an adorable recreation of the It Takes Two protagonists Cody and Mae - in their doll form - as in-game Sims. The image shows fairly close approximations of both characters playing a video game together with the It Takes Two poster in the background - translated into Simlish, of course.Related: The Next Sims 4 Kits Will Bring Clutter & Pastel Decor

EA and Hazelight's It Takes Twois a tale of two disted lovers learning to work together to overcome their harrowing circumstances. Intially released for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC, the game is now available on Nintendo Switch. Ported by Turn Me Up Games, the adaptation is a faithful recreation of the award-winning game. Although It Takes Two's graphics are noticeably less detailed on the Switch, the port maintains the game's heart while providing players with new ways to team up and overcome their ridiculous circumstances.

One of the best bonding experiences is playing through a great couch co-op game with a significant other. The couch co-op multiplayer experience is coming back, and for very good reason. Games are not only a source of entertainment, but they can also teach players valuable lessons about good teamwork and communication - It Takes Two being a prime example. They provide a fun, low-stakes environment to practice cooperation and collaboration with your partner. It is also an excellent idea for a stay-at-home date night.

It's been almost two years since Sony Interactive Entertainment released the PlayStation 5 (PS5) console to the public. Despite difficulties customers have had in getting one, there is much to do for those who were successful in obtaining the hottest console on the market.

Hazelight Studios' surprise hit, It Takes Two, is now in production at Amazon, the newest in the growing trend of video game movie adaptations. However, this development for It Takes Two, more than any other game, brings about the question of whether the transition to a major motion picture is worth it since the game is so reliant on co-op. Video games receiving more of the spotlight is in many ways positive, but for a game so intricately tied to its medium, the translation to film could deprive the experience of its wonder.

The 2022 BAFTAs have awarded 18 games, developers, and performers for their outstanding achievement, including Returnal, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Unpacking, and many more. The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has been recognizing game development excellence since 1998 through their Interactive Entertainment Awards, but began their game-specific awards in 2004.