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The guys over at G4 stopped by our inbox to share some Haze videos that are going to serve as the preface to their preview of the game on X-Play tonight. While taking the game through its rounds, the staff decided that this "looker" might interest a few of you. Since we agreed, here's all three of them for your viewing pleasure. The one above takes place in the Salva Region, where your primary objective is to recover some of that good old performance-enhancing Nectar from a downed plane.

Just in case you weren't already in the know, Nectar is some mighty powerful stuff, but comes with some prettty nasty side effects. Sounds like the videogame equivalent of steriods to me, but Ubisoft is betting that PS3 owners will be climbing over each other to secure copies of the game when it's released in May. After viewing these, you just might become part of that statistic yourselves.

More goodies, after the jump:

Next on the list is a mission involving a Mantel boat and revelations of terrifying secrets. This one is referred to as "Falcon," and as you can tell, is filled with a lot of enemy smack talk.

Following up close behind is part of the Dientes de Vaca level, which highlights a vehicle section and the forward march towards an enemy stronghold.

Last but not least comes a sneak peek of a later mission towards the end of the game. In this one, we see highlights of an assault on the Mantel stronghold in Mirador del Aguila.

Now that we've seen more of what Haze has to offer, the question still remains: Is this one of the exclusive games that will further drive PlayStation 3 sales, or are we looking at yet another generic FPS to further saturate the already crowded landscape?

I'm still not ready to make a call on that one myself, but at the very least, Haze is piquing my interest. How about you? Anyway, don't forget about that preview on today's X-Play we reminded you about. Perhaps Adam and Morgan will be able to sway us one way or the other.


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MechaMonkey's Avatar
MechaMonkey at 04/03/2008 13:08
I dunno... I didn't really see anything that impressed me too much. Everything about it just screamed "GENERIC!" to me.

Maybe not a bad game, but not one to get overly excited about.
JavTheGreat's Avatar
JavTheGreat at 04/03/2008 13:14
Why are the enemies all bright yellow?

Is that what happens when you administer the heroine?
sacredchao's Avatar
sacredchao at 04/03/2008 13:19
Generic indeed. The "No retreat! No surrender!" war cry proves it.
The graphics are nice, though.
Y0j1mb0's Avatar
Y0j1mb0 at 04/03/2008 13:20
In the future everyone is color blind hence the yellow color theme not being a hindrance.

But seriously..it does pique my interests. I was worried for this game.
king3vbo's Avatar
king3vbo at 04/03/2008 13:21
We are looking at yet another generic FPS to further saturate the already crowded landscape
CWal37's Avatar
CWal37 at 04/03/2008 13:23
@Javthegreat
Yep
Holyetheline's Avatar
Holyetheline at 04/03/2008 13:26
I am color blind. Thought it looked nice.
monosylabik's Avatar
monosylabik at 04/03/2008 13:26
meh...it looks pretty by the books and nothing much other than that.
Surf314's Avatar
Surf314 at 04/03/2008 13:28
See stuff, shoot it, see stuff, shoot it. Color me unexcited.
flaming burrito's Avatar
flaming burrito at 04/03/2008 13:30
looked ok, wouldnt drive me to buy a ps3 though
tkyy's Avatar
tkyy at 04/03/2008 13:31
It's like you have god's hand and revive men with a pat on the back.
KingMe's Avatar
KingMe at 04/03/2008 13:33
Without even looking through the comments, I'm expecting more "meh" "let PS3 have it" "this is bland" etc.
rbrooks's Avatar
rbrooks at 04/03/2008 13:33
lol this game sucks...unbelievable...hype will only hurt haze
KingMe's Avatar
KingMe at 04/03/2008 13:36
And.....I was right. But hey, this game's gameplay doesn't look too much different than Halo's, except, maybe just better physics. I guess that means Halo screams "UBER GENERIC" "VERY PLAIN' "NOTHING SPECIAL!!!!!"
Sharpless's Avatar
Sharpless at 04/03/2008 13:40
Looks okay. Generic or not, it could still be fun.
JavTheGreat's Avatar
JavTheGreat at 04/03/2008 13:45
@KingMe

There is not one comment before yours that mentions Halo or th 360...
Big Z's Avatar
Big Z at 04/03/2008 13:45
Was anybody else annoyed by the constant shouting of "hey Carpenter!" in the first video? I felt like I was being hassled by a modern day Navi.
Cheeburga's Avatar
Cheeburga at 04/03/2008 13:47
Haze? more like...lame..ze.
RevivedDemon's Avatar
RevivedDemon at 04/03/2008 13:47
So this is Crysis 2? Wow, looks great!
mix's Avatar
mix at 04/03/2008 13:49
Well despite the rest, I stil want to give it a swell romping.
nintendoll's Avatar
nintendoll at 04/03/2008 13:55
I got to play a bit of it at PAX last year, and it's looking much better. I wish I knew a little more about the plot since the missions are like "Get Drugs!" and "Kill your enemies!" It looks like it could turn out pretty good.
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cougs at 04/03/2008 14:07
Graphics look great.
Single player looks meh.
I'm thinking that if anything stands out (besides the graphics) it will be a fun multiplayer.

I'll probably get it.
Drift64's Avatar
Drift64 at 04/03/2008 14:08
It looks ok, definitely generic...
Corak's Avatar
Corak at 04/03/2008 14:24
Looks pretty, does look like a generic fps, but then a lot of fps get that stigma. If the multiplayer is good I'll most likely end up getting it. Not sure if it'll live up to the hype, but it looks better than what I remember.
Necros's Avatar
Necros at 04/03/2008 14:24
It just hit me how much this game has been delayed. Hopefully, it's for the best.
B-Radicate's Avatar
B-Radicate at 04/03/2008 14:39
This made me less excited for this game than ever before.

It looks average as shit AND everything glows a stupid bright yellow (you REALLY think grenades leave bright yellow trails behind 'em? really?).

Not impressed whatsoever. No thank you.
DinnertimeNinja's Avatar
DinnertimeNinja at 04/03/2008 14:55
The yellow is because of the nectar, people.

Nectar makes enemies glow (so you can see them) and grenades have "tails" (also so you can see them).

I'll AT LEAST be renting this game. If it gets good reviews than it's a buy for me. It doesn't necessarily make me go "WHOA, HOLY CRAP I'VE NEVER SEE THAT BEFORE!" but it looks like a very solid shooter.

And this IS just a few videos here. What exactly made all of those other "non-generic" FPSs stand out in THEIR preview videos?

It's made by the Timesplitters people after all and if there's one thing they know how to do, it's how to make a good shooter.
Rockvillian's Avatar
Rockvillian at 04/03/2008 15:01
Hahahahaha, Haze is getting hazed.




K I'm done with that joke forever.
brainderailment's Avatar
brainderailment at 04/03/2008 15:02
The yellow stuff is due to the nectar. It helps you see your adversaries and dangerous items, such as grenades. Grenades don't send out a pulse seconds before they explode either now do they?
Read up, and you won't sound so retarded.
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flynsk at 04/03/2008 15:03
I keep hoping they'll release footage of some cool. moody weather or particle effects.

I guess I expected the name to be indicative of a more atmospheric, or at least less gangsta' yellow, experience.
EternalDeathSlayer's Avatar
EternalDeathSlayer at 04/03/2008 15:04
Let's hope it's better than it seems.
mix's Avatar
mix at 04/03/2008 15:14
Most of the complaints, as brainderailment noted, sounds like people didn't read anything about the game. Almost like a fog of war as you find out that everything aint so pretty with out nectar and that mask.

I could belt out so many "stupid things" for so many other games that it would require a whole damn page or two.

I think the concept fo this game is pretty darn cool.
Klytus's Avatar
Klytus at 04/03/2008 15:17
I see nothing better or worse then COD4.....
Delaric's Avatar
Delaric at 04/03/2008 15:19
I definitely got a Crysis vibe from that video. RevivalDemon got ahead of me on that one, but yeah... ... ...

I get the feeling I'd rather smear myself with bacon fat and roll in horse dung before wasting my time with this.
harrmonica's Avatar
harrmonica at 04/03/2008 15:29
rbrooks says:lol this game sucks...unbelievable...hype will only hurt haze

what are you basing "this game sucks" on??? hype actually doesn't make a game better or worse. hype didn't make the original killzone worse than it was and hype didn't seem to make the Halo series better than it was.

stick to 1) commenting on games you've played 2) commenting on a games true value, not the media circus surrounding it. that way we don't have to read ass backwards comments and say lol that comment sucked...unbelievable.
Hitogoroshi's Avatar
Hitogoroshi at 04/03/2008 15:35
It looks alright. Just to burnt on FPS to be bothered I guess
John Martone's Avatar
John Martone at 04/03/2008 15:52
I've been onboard for the concept of this game from day one. The video's were unamazing, but simply as a solid, thematic four person co-op fps it'll be good times. The fact that free radical is making it can only further improve that.
notdryad's Avatar
notdryad at 04/03/2008 16:01
I hope to god for the sake of PS3 owners that this game isn't really as generic as it looks.
MechaMonkey's Avatar
MechaMonkey at 04/03/2008 16:34
Like I said, though nothing I've seen is jaw-dropping, it could still be a good game. I don't have a PS3 anyway. For those of you that have one, I hope this is good and that you enjoy it. Because that's what games are for. Not every one has to be stunningly new.
Goth rocker's Avatar
Goth rocker at 04/03/2008 16:40
I couldnt give 2 shits about it being ''generic'' and the graphics, as long as the gameplay is fun, the only thing that is bothering me is the framerate.
brainderailment's Avatar
brainderailment at 04/03/2008 16:45
I don't think this game looks like anything spectacular, -but- when COD4 was revealed, I just said to myself "pretty cool graphics."

Also, timesplitters.
AlucardX24's Avatar
AlucardX24 at 04/03/2008 17:08
Looks like they took Crysis's crappy gameplay, lowered the graphics settings to high instead of very high, got some really bad stereotypical voice actors, and used the brand new engine to create a Halo clone. Pass.
Dan CiTi's Avatar
Dan CiTi at 04/03/2008 17:55
God. All first person shooters are shitty and generic. Games suck in general I guess. They're the spawn of the devil.
DemonEyes23's Avatar
DemonEyes23 at 04/03/2008 18:17
Halo 3 much like Halo 2 was uninspiring and "generic" or bland so really why are you flaming this game which atleast looks LEAGUES better than halo
Brock_Dainjer's Avatar
Brock_Dainjer at 04/03/2008 18:19
Considering that whether or not this game is good means next to nothing unless you work for the company, I wouldn't mind having something to use my PS3 for other than folding proteins (i'd rather be shooting them) and Lost on BR.
BADInc's Avatar
BADInc at 04/03/2008 19:17
so is this the game thats suppose to revive the ps3
adultswim810's Avatar
adultswim810 at 04/03/2008 20:48
i have high hopes
KorJax's Avatar
KorJax at 04/03/2008 21:39
The one thing that REALLY PISSES ME OFF about this game is that the devs just ruined the entire storyline for the game. It had an interesting story but they just gave away the whole thing and are even showing off the final levels...?

Not to mention in Canada you can buy this game, and return it in a week for a full cash refund???

I'm sorry but that just reeks of shoddy marketing and development. Why would you completely ruin the game's story, and let people get a full refund on the game after they play it?

It just doesn't make sense. It's like you want people to not actually buy this game and keep it.

To be honest I was really interested in this game when it was first announced and a little bit of the cool CG and gameplay footage was shown, but now that they have ruined everything I don't even care anymore. It looks very generic to top it all off.
KingMe's Avatar
KingMe at 04/03/2008 23:18
@Javthegreat

I didn't say any comments before mine mentioned Halo, I said that comments before mine were "this game will be meh" or something of the like. I responded to these by saying that this game's gameplay looks similar to Halo's, so by the transitive property, Halo was "meh" also
Fleet3000's Avatar
Fleet3000 at 04/04/2008 01:45
it looks good, it seems like a new concept, but it seems like more of the same to me.
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