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Heavy Weapons video proves Team Fortress 2 will friggin' rule
1:41 PM on 05.15.2007, World Famous 53 comments

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Ever since we got our first glimpse of Team Fortress 2, I think it's safe to say that for most of us PC FPS players, we've been anticipating its release like no other. The humor, art style, and well, just plain fun that's to come can probably all be explained in this video alone. Heavy Weapons guy, you are my new hero.

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zealot9802's Avatar
zealot9802 at 05/15/2007 13:45
ha
BlindsideDork's Avatar
BlindsideDork at 05/15/2007 13:48
Your mom's a fortress!
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BlindsideDork at 05/15/2007 13:49
At least they didn't go the route of some beefy "uh, uh...say what again?" idiot sort of route.
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RICHARD BLOCKER at 05/15/2007 13:52
Meh. I'm going to spend more time being the scout and/or the spy. And hopefully, I wont die of old age before it comes out.
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Rockvillian at 05/15/2007 14:06
here's the writeup from Steam news for those interested:

We are pleased to announce that the next generation of facial animation technology for Source will be released in Team Fortress 2. By leveraging the rapid pace of advancement in PC graphics, videogames can now match and actually surpass the facial animation used in feature film and broadcast television production. We've released a video of this real-time, in-game, in-engine facial animation in action in support of ATI's launch of the Radeon HD 2000 series. By running entirely on the GPU of the videocard, the facial animation not only looks dramatically better, but frees up the CPU to perform other tasks like physics or AI.
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bigfatton at 05/15/2007 14:08
They should do one of these for each class
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Jecrell at 05/15/2007 14:09
CRY MORE NOOB
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Mxyzptlk at 05/15/2007 14:10
I love the cartoony style they switched to, the game has much more character now.
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nademagnet at 05/15/2007 14:16
"Who touched Sasha!?!"
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Fana7ic at 05/15/2007 14:21
I am Robert Summa, I like blowing things up, Pew Pew.
But Srsly, I think this Game is going to be fun.
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Matthew Mac at 05/15/2007 14:25
"We are pleased to announce that the next generation of facial animation technology for Source will be released in Team Fortress 2. By leveraging the rapid pace of advancement in PC graphics, videogames can now match and actually surpass the facial animation used in feature film and broadcast television production. We've released a video of this real-time, in-game, in-engine facial animation in action in support of ATI's launch of the Radeon HD 2000 series. By running entirely on the GPU of the videocard, the facial animation not only looks dramatically better, but frees up the CPU to perform other tasks like physics or AI."

What does all that mean for the 360 version?
World Famous's Avatar
World Famous at 05/15/2007 14:25
Blowing things up is what video games are all about, brotha!
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ShinAmano at 05/15/2007 14:26
This is going to be so much fun!
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AngelsDontBurn at 05/15/2007 14:31
I'm so glad someone posted this, good job Summa. I'm a gigantic TF fan and though this will be alot different than previous TF games, I'm still really excited. I mean, THE SHIT LOOKS AWESOME!
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AngelsDontBurn at 05/15/2007 14:32
To be honest I thought maybe they were gonna do one for each class. That'd be awesome!
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Mozgus at 05/15/2007 14:36
And that is why Heavy has always been my favorite class.
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Aequitas at 05/15/2007 14:39
Oh yeah, now I remember why I still need to upgrade my PC. And to think I was just going to game on my 360.
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domataos at 05/15/2007 14:49
medic + heavy = own
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Phist at 05/15/2007 14:57
Glad that all of the classes are leveled out. Where's my orange box, Valve? Episode 2 looks great, too. Gimmes my Portals and Team Fortress 2s. Now.
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Rainbowblack at 05/15/2007 14:59
I loved the pure joy on his face as he blasted away there in the end of the clip

It's going to be tough choosing which one to play, TF2 or HL2
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brad drac at 05/15/2007 15:02
Funny assed shit. I really, really like the stylised look of the game. FPSes these days just take themselves way too seriously, this is a nice change of pace.
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Detry at 05/15/2007 15:12
Awesome. Can't wait.
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imbeta at 05/15/2007 15:14
you should seriously stop using gamevideos.com - half the videos the audio is f'ed up.

I use gametrailers.com with better results... they have all of these there too. And in HD no less.

This game looks TITS!
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Eschatos at 05/15/2007 15:20
God damn.

It would be pretty awesome if they made one of these for each class.
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Jamesways at 05/15/2007 15:23
That video is pure awesomeness.
This game is going to be great!
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imbeta at 05/15/2007 15:32
There's a video at gametrailers where they don't focus as much as this one - but it has a LOT of the other classes touched upon... I like it: http://www.gametrailers.com/player.php?id=12827&type=mov&pl=game
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maxx77 at 05/15/2007 15:32
imbeta, try sliding the volume nub down and then back up. I had to do that once and only then did I ever get sound on Gamevideos.com clips. I've only had to do that once.

I'm really hoping (but not holding my breath) for stuff like this in-game. Like, when he's shooting everyone and laughing, that'd kick all kinds of ass if that shit happened during the game. I'd be laughing and yelling the whole time myself, even if I'm the one catching the bullets.
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lAboMbA at 05/15/2007 15:33
Summa said:
"I think it's safe to say that for most of us PC FPS players, we've been anticipating its release like no other."

personally i'm not putting this up there as THE most anticipated FPS evah, right now (for me) that belongs to ET:QuakeWars.

but the game looks fun as hell.
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roleypolinde at 05/15/2007 15:33
"OH my god who touched Sasha "?%22%22
maxx77's Avatar
maxx77 at 05/15/2007 15:39
Check out the latest 1up Show to see the medic class in action.
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jerrt at 05/15/2007 15:55
mini guns make my day, i can't wait. [:
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robotplague at 05/15/2007 16:04
The more I see the more I like. Can't wait.
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Oni at 05/15/2007 16:10
My God . . . This is AWESOME!!

This will be the greatest LAN party game of all time.
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Velirno at 05/15/2007 16:54
Looks like I'm going broke to upgrade my PC...
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LordGloom at 05/15/2007 17:09
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UltraViolence at 05/15/2007 17:35
Sasha?
Win.
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JimJim at 05/15/2007 17:53
oh man this game is going to RULE!!!!!!!!
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SlavedHeart at 05/15/2007 18:30
Does he yell "Catch 'da Bullet" at the end? I mean... I almost need that on a t-shirt...
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Iceciro at 05/15/2007 18:34
I'm starting a server for this, BAR NONE.
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RJG at 05/15/2007 18:57
Heavy Weapons Guy is my new hero.
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Iceciro at 05/15/2007 19:04
This isn't TFC, go away. :P
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MechaMonkey at 05/15/2007 19:22
"I have yet to meet one who can outsmart bullet."

I almost pissed my pants during that video. Good stuff.
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ceark at 05/15/2007 21:56
some of the best character lipsync animation I've seen in games.
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Paul Soth at 05/15/2007 22:01
Do want.

With shame, I have to admit that I never got to play the first Team Fortress, but it was in a computer lab at Columbus State that I first played TFC. In one of those early matches that day, I was playing Push with some friends of mine. Deciding to go on defense, I chose Heavy Weapons and planted my ass at the goal. A friend of mine on the other team was making a desperate run with the ball, making her way past all my other teammates. As soon as she ran into the room, I held down the fire button and kept the crosshair on her, even as she ran under the catwalk I was on. Finally, just mere feet from the goal, she ran out of health.

I've played defense in Quake 2 CTF matches before, but never with such finality and effectiveness. The Heavy Weapons Guy earned my undying respect that fine day.
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Kotua at 05/15/2007 22:04
Hmm... I actually hadn't thought of picking up that orange box. but if Team Fortress 2 is as good as that Heavy Weapons Guy Video...
I'll buy it...
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moclippa at 05/15/2007 22:20
Awesome, I've loved the change in animation and direction that this game took from the beginning... and the more they animate, the more I love them. Can't wait!
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flaming burrito at 05/16/2007 00:15
i want
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RENCAM0 at 05/19/2007 02:44
God that game looks freaking awsome
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