Two weeks ago, Oscar-nominee Willem Dafoe be added t' the cast a BEYOND: Two Souls, 'n we announced pre-order bonuses for North America. Today, we’re talking about how BEYOND be blurring the lines between film 'n gaming – BEYOND has been chosen as an Official Selection by Tribeca Film Festival, the first such selection a this kind for a video game.

On April 27th, we will be hosting a screening at the festival where we’ll show a new one-hour scene from the game, debuting a major trailer 'n a new behind-the-scenes look, alongside a Q&A panel with Ellen Page 'n director David Cage discussing the way BEYOND be pushing the boundaries a storytelling. The entire team here be hugely excited that Tribeca be recognizing the powerful story a BEYOND, it be star-studded cast, 'n the stunning visual technology that have contributed t' the game’s uniquely cinematic experience. We’ll also be live-streaming the event right here on PlayStation.Blog.

Earlier this week, 100 journalists from around the world visited Quantic Dream’s studio in Paris for an exclusive BEYOND event. In the surrounds a the very motion capture room where Ellen’s 'n Willem’s performances be recorded, writer 'n director David Cage showcased several new scenes from the game, featuring both the Jodie 'n entity gameplay.

Press be shown the Aiden entity gameplay in a scene featuring a young Jodie taking part in a scientific experiment under the watchful eye a the wench mentor Nathan Dawkins (Willem Dafoe). 'n then they be treated t' a full playthrough a what promises t' be one a the most powerful scenes in gaming, which sees Jodie living on the streets, fighting for the wench life 'n those a the homeless people around the wench. David Cage also unveiled the brand new in-game user interface, which provides an even more immersive 'n seamless experience than the game’s predecessor Heavy Rain.

The new user interface allows for promptless contextual control in both general navigation 'n action sequence controls, while increasing the level a direct control the user has 'n opening the door for far more exploration than players experienced in Heavy Rain. t' end the day, press be invited t' be the first t' play the game, 'n try out the new UI 'n gameplay for themselves.

All a the press write-ups best be going live, so keep an eye on the web for their reactions t' Beyond’s new gameplay from this event.