So Artyom and his presumed dead (at least, after the events of Metro 2033) companion, Pavel, marched on, taking shelter from the downpour in a total trainwreck of a train tunnel. Mundane? From a conceptual standpoint, perhaps, but the E3 demo gave no indication of it. This could very well end up being a shooter in which the thing you do most isn't shooting things it's wiping your face. But it's all at once indicative of Metro's focus on putting you in Artyom's eerily silent shoes and a brilliant mechanic in its own right. Sarcasm aside, no, it doesn't sound like much on paper. I know what you're thinking: Hallelujah, this will change the way we play shooters forever, and it's not the Citizen Kane of gaming because Citizen Kane is - retroactively - the film equivalent of this mask-wiping masterpiece. So our presenter made Artyom do something that - to my knowledge - no game character's ever done before: he, you know, wiped it off. Then, one by one, they drizzled down it, blurring mournfully serene remains of buildings and struggling-to-survive grass tufts into a mess of gray and green.

Rain drops began to pound on his gas mask - like bullet-quick pieces of gravel pinging off a car windshield.

And also a gas mask.Īfter a blinding flash of sunlight nearly knocked Artyom flat, thunder crashed and lighting tore open a cloud-eclipsed sky. So what follows is the story of a videogame. It might seem like a curious object to take home from a gaming convention, but given the events that unfolded during Last Light's demo, I can't think of anything more fitting. Inside it, I found an actual, factual gas mask - sturdy yet pliable, and reeking of fresh-off-the-assembly-line rubber. The intensive and immersive experience is family-friendly and synchronized to a one-of-a-kind soundtrack with modern high-energy, up-beat, non-traditional remixes as well as popular Christmas classics.When I walked into the E3 demo room for Metro 2033 sequel Last Light, I was immediately presented with a small, thin military-green bag. The nearly mile-long attraction is the first of its kind in Texas and proudly showcases innovative new lighting technologies that are sure to dazzle and captivate viewers of all ages. Lights Alive! is a 100% computer-controlled, musically synchronized, drive-thru Christmas light show experience. Start on Prestonwood Forest Drive, just off of Texas Highway 249, and you’re sure to run into other cars lining up to experience the neighborhood’s holiday hoopla. Neighbors compete in several categories, such as best block, best all-around, best house, best special effects, and even best mailbox. Hundreds of homes participate in the neighborhood's annual Nite of Lites event.

The residents of Prestonwood Forest in Northwest Houston have been decorating their homes in grand fashion since the 1970s. This Houston tradition coincides with the holiday production of A Christmas Carol.Ī post shared by Anne Roberts Nite of Lites Brown Convention Centerwindowscape that faces Avenida de las Americas, and at the Alley Theatre on Texas Avenue. You can view the decorated tree display at the George R. The Alley Theatre’sannual Deck the Trees celebration, which features a variety of festive trees decorated by Houston designers, will be at two locations this year. Bring the whole family and take in the holiday scenery at Avenida Houston and Discovery Green, where you can also enjoy themed nights at the skating rink and the new art installation “Mosaic of Light” by Hybycozo. This holiday season Avenida Houston will be transformed into a winter wonderland filled with lights, ice skating, and decorated trees courtesy of the Alley Theatre.

You can also float through the illuminated – and heated – lazy river and enjoy holiday movies on Thursday nights. Enjoy the view of downtown as you walk under lights and lanterns. A post shared by Marriott Marquis Houston Winter Lightsīack for its third year, the interactive light experience on the deck of the Marriott Marquis Houston’s iconic Texas-shaped pool will feature bigger light displays and endless Instagram-worthy backdrops.

Metro last light walkthrough rail car