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People are discussing Gen ATLAS from Rock Paper Shotgun’s angle, focusing on Fumito Ueda’s intent to avoid framing it as a conventional shooter despite the presence of a gun. The conversation centers on how gameplay perception and genre expectations are being managed.

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Key Takeaway Even with a gun in Gen Atlas, its creator wants players not to categorize it as a traditional shooter.
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Even with a gun in Gen Atlas, its creator wants players not to categorize it as a traditional shooter.

People are discussing Gen ATLAS from Rock Paper Shotgun’s angle, focusing on Fumito Ueda’s intent to avoid framing it as a conventional shooter despite the presence of a gun. The conversation centers on how gameplay perception and genre expectations are being managed.

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Rock Paper Shotgun · 13d ago
Yes, you have a gun in Gen Atlas, but Fumito Ueda doesn't want you to think it's a shooter

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Topic Gen ATLAS
Creator mentioned Fumito Ueda
Gameplay element A gun is present in Gen Atlas
Messaging emphasis Ueda doesn’t want it thought of as a shooter

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  • Yes, you have a gun in Gen Atlas, but Fumito Ueda doesn't want you to think it's a shooter Rock Paper Shotgun
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"It's not just one definition or meaning" - legendary designer Fumito Ueda says Gen Atlas, the title of his new game, means more than you might think

What's in a name? As far as ICO, Shadow of the Colossus and The Last Guardian creator Fumito Ueda is concerned, quite a lot actually.

12d ago News by Robert Purchese Associate Editor
polygon.com

Shadow of the Colossus creator reveals all about his new game, Gen Atlas

Former Team Ico lead Fumito Ueda explains what his new game is and isn't about

2d ago Michael McWhertor
eurogamer.net

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What does Gen Atlas mean?

Gen Atlas takes the "Gen" portion of its name from Gen Design Ueda’s company. He explained that the word “gen” comes from various inspiring words: genesis, gene, generate, and generator. As for “atlas,” it too has multiple meanings, referring to the game’s large unexplored map and to the first cervical vertebra that supports the head in the human skeleton. The giant robot’s head that serves as your companion has its "vertebrae" exposed, as seen in the game’s trailer. “So there's a meaning behind ‘gen,’ [and] there's also more than one meaning behind ‘Atlas,’” Ueda said. “As a combined total, i

Shadow of the Colossus creator reveals all about his new game, Gen Atlas
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