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Crackdown still comes to mind as the game that nearly overshadowed the title it included as a demo, but as the following videos shared with us by GameVideos shows, Realtime Worlds isn't looking to be a one-trick pony. As you can see, this action-based MMO powered by the Unreal Engine3 is looking gorgeous, indeed.
As the official site shows,APB is ripe for us to live the tale of two rival factions (Enforcements and Criminals), who vie for power on the streets of a fictional modern day metropolis. However, in lieu of the traditional method of endless level grinding, players will progress in the game based on player skill.
More on this, as well as some more videos for you to consume, after the jump:
One of the many features about the game is the ambitious character creating tools it gives you to play with. See any familiar faces that could be considered noteworthy here? Miyamoto gets all the love these days. Now how about some pants?
However, we all know it takes more than this to culminate in a great game. That may be true, but you can't rule out some interesting possibilities as a result of it. Look out below, and marvel as some guy reminiscent of the 70's icon Shaft drops the hurt on some would-be crooks.
Still not sold on this sold on this MMO idea yet? APB has one last video, which has affectionately been titled "Drive-by," and for good reason. Seems as if somebody forgot to tell that guy with the TV set that it's not an ideal time for a criminal to cross the street. Regardless, it gives us a glimpse of the "on the fly" matchmaking scenarios of the game.
While your busy picking your jaw up off the floor, I'll conclude this with news that APB is obviously in development for the PC and "next-gen" consoles -- and I can't wait! Never thought I'd see the day when a massively multiplayer online game would get me this excited. Then again, Crackdown caught us all by surprise as well. Watch out WoW. Something big is looking to take a chunk out of your market share. Realtime Worlds just might astonish us again.
Holy shit. I just got a new most anticipated game. Even if the actual gameplay sucks (which it doesn't look like), I'd buy it just for the customization aspect.
Dear god yes.
Already stoked for this one. To me, this is way more exciting than another GTA game.
I wish I could watch those videos but I am at work and the computer can't handle any streaming video at all.
Other than that from what I read it sounds neat.
I had trouble viewing these in Firefox, so try Internet Exploder if you have the same issues.
Looks really cool. I really enjoyed Crackdown, and this game sounds like it will be fun as well. Lets hope it doesn't turn out like 25 to Life!
That game looks pretty much amazing.
holy shit!! character customization FTW!!!!!
Looks great but I couldent make out anything that guy was saying. (In the first video, I dident have time to watch the others yet).
I can't wait until I can dress my cop like the Tenth Doctor.
I had much more fun playing Crackdown than I ever had with any silly Halo game.
Fucking WANT!
Realtime Worlds = WIN
So sad that no Crackdown follow-up is coming, but I'm stoked for this.
Haven't heard from this game in quite a while, so glad it isn't vaporware, webzen has a lot of goodies on the horizon.
Holy wow...
I normally hate MMOs, so I'm wary. Still, looks like it might be fun.
Like I said in the cblogs, if this is still being published by Webzen then I'm not holding my breath.
The game itsself is looking much much improved from when I last saw it and their design has always be very interesting.
This is officially the first MMO that has ever excited me.
Wow, I had hoped for good things from the beginning, but this is just fantastic. That looks like whole buckets of fun. Bring it!
Shit, an MMO I may actually play and enjoy?
Be right back, I gotta run to hell, my fridge just ran out of ice.
Holy shit. I just got a new most anticipated game. Even if the actual gameplay sucks (which it doesn't look like), I'd buy it just for the customization aspect.
1337 h@x U think so
Great concept. I hope it works out. If not, at least I will get the beta for Halo 4. :)
Oh god, I loved Crackdown. Can't wait for this.
Hell yes. And coming to PC. Awesome.
I've never seen an MMO that did vehicle driving right, it's always either jerky or too slow. If these guys manage it though, I am in.
@Necros: I feel the same way. We’ll see.
After watching Drive-by and seeing how the cop players have to chase the robber players....THIS IS GOING TO BE THE BEST GAME EVER MADE!!!
Miyamoto with a Rocket Launcher...WIN
win. finally. something new.
hmm..no mention of or view of a Webzen badge anywhere....
YES! I can't wait to slap some D-Toid logos on my ride and steal TV's!