games  anime  |  toys
Destructoid is gaming news, community, videos, and sometimes love. Take the tour or jump in with Facebook:

 


New Wolfenstein: 'supernatural powers' and alternate dimensions photo

A couple of days ago we ran an article that dealt with the possibility that the new Wolfenstein game would be exposed in the August issue of PC Gamer. Instead, it appears that the upcoming issue of Game Informer will have the real scoop on Wolfenstein for the PC, Xbox 360, and PS3. Among the information scourged is the startling revelation that series’ protagonist B.J. Blazkowicz will possess “supernatural powers."

Tiscali were the guys that got their hands on the latest issue and detailed some of the information that the article contains:

  • Set in World War II among Nazis experimenting with occult powers once again.
  • B.J. Blazkowicz making comeback, this time also having supernatural powers of his own.
  • Set in one large city, which will open itself up as you progress through given missions and quests.
  • Randomly generated content blocking your path at times.
  • AI controlled local resistance, assisting you in fight at times.
  • An alternative reality called 'The Shroud', some sort of a parallel dimension fueling Nazi powers.
  • Will be released ‘when it’s done’
Blazkowicz is going to have supernatural powers? I am nearly in tears from my excitement. One of the more interesting things talked about at GDC a billion years ago was that Wolfenstein was going to take place in a perpetual environment. It looks like id and Raven stayed on task with that. I wonder how this Grand Theft Auto take on Wolfenstein will factor into the Nazi-stomping action that the majority of us love? Furthermore, I hope B.J. can shoot PSI lasers out of his eyes. Please, id?

Continue: More Xbox 360 stories





prev next

26 comments | showing # 1 to 26

Demios's Avatar
Demios at 07/11/2008 22:39
I can deal with the whole robotic Nazi's and super soldiers...but this alternate reality shit...Eh, Wat?
Brad Nicholson's Avatar
Brad Nicholson at 07/11/2008 22:43
@ Demios - Hey now, it could be like that Koontz novel with the time-traveling alternate dimension Nazis. That's better than nothing, right?
jdub28's Avatar
jdub28 at 07/11/2008 22:49
Yes, one more step closer to Captain America with a gun.
Demios's Avatar
Demios at 07/11/2008 22:54
Oh shit that is true, man that book was crazy. Great mention!

Nazi's with Uzi's = War OVER!

Im cool with time travelling but the occult/alternate reality im not so sure about. I mean this should be pretty much a cut and dry shooter.

Basically i don't think a Wolfenstein/Painkiller mash-up would be the best direction for the series that's all.
whormongr's Avatar
whormongr at 07/11/2008 22:55
I hope it is 3rd person- supernatural powers look better in third person
brainderailment's Avatar
brainderailment at 07/11/2008 23:31
This revelation of an open city with quests has me a little bit skeptical, but I guess change is inevitable and I should embrace it.
Rockvillian's Avatar
Rockvillian at 07/11/2008 23:39
Ironically, I must have been pretty naive hoping that they'd make another Wolfenstein game for us old geezers who spent their youth with the old "drinking blood for +1 health" and "oh crap it's the chaingun" and "GUTEN TAG!" Wolfenstein.

*solitary tear drop*

Supernatural powers.. darn tootin' kids and their Bioshocks and story lines.

:P
Vitamin Awesome's Avatar
Vitamin Awesome at 07/11/2008 23:39
I'm not really sure about this.

I Loved Return to Castle Wolfenstein... up until the point they introduced Undead Warriors. I mean, I really liked the whole Übersoldat concept and such, but the zombies were a pure miss with me.

Here's hoping that it proves me wrong.
nebones's Avatar
nebones at 07/11/2008 23:58
Holy shit, I love Wolfenstin!

AWESOME
Jetsetlemming's Avatar
Jetsetlemming at 07/12/2008 00:26
YES YES YES.
This sounds awesome in every way conceivable.
The Amazing Shenazin's Avatar
The Amazing Shenazin at 07/12/2008 01:38
a few thoughts

"alternate reality" makes me think of a universe where the Nazis won WW2 or something

the open city thing makes me think this'll have elements of the really old Wolfenstien adventure games

the name B.J. Blazkowicz makes me laugh
The Amazing Shenazin's Avatar
The Amazing Shenazin at 07/12/2008 01:38
"alternate dimension" I mean
AlucardX24's Avatar
AlucardX24 at 07/12/2008 02:22
Alternate dimensions? Are they going to call this game WOLFENSTEIN 4D? That would be awesome.
Professor Pew's Avatar
Professor Pew at 07/12/2008 08:10
None of this bullshit! Wolfenstein is just about shooting nazi's who scream MEIN LEBEN and other german crap. It's not about shooting zombies/robots/robot-nazi's/alternate universe blablabla.

Why not? Because everyone has already played 50 games like that, seen 100 episodes of scifi shows that did the same and those games and shows never had cool, german shouting nazi's. Except for Wolfenstein 3D.

Fix it!
kevinski's Avatar
kevinski at 07/12/2008 08:45
For the record, Professor Pew, Hitler was some sort of robot in W3D. Plus, the whole undead thing in RtCW rocked. That's easily one of my favorite games of all-time.

Regarding B.J. having supernatural powers...I'm a bit undecided as to whether or not I like the idea. I suppose that it could be cool if it was done similarly to special powers in Clive Barker's Undying. I really do hope that the A.I. squad can be controlled cooperatively by another player over LAN or something, though.

As long as they don't do away with B.J.'s kick, I won't bitch too much about the supernatural powers. The kick was just awesome. Three ways to open doors? What's not to love? God, if this game's anywhere close to being as awesome as RtCW, then I probably won't play anything else for months after its release. Oh, and mp_beach, please!
Face's Avatar
Face at 07/12/2008 08:52
Don't you remember robot Hitler in Wolf 3D? Or the Zombies in RtCW? This is exactly what Wolfenstien is about, and what seperates it from other WWII shooters. I just hope the new "powers" don't make the good ol' MP40 unneeded.
mispelt's Avatar
mispelt at 07/12/2008 09:31
"When It's Done," eh?

I seem to remember another sequel to a popular early-generation PC FPS with that exact same release date....

What I'm saying is you'll probably have plenty of time to grab some bubble gum.
CaptainApocalypse's Avatar
CaptainApocalypse at 07/12/2008 09:42
I just want to hear BJ yell "PK FIRE!"
Professor Pew's Avatar
Professor Pew at 07/12/2008 09:47
Look, robot-Hitler as a boss is one thing, because the only thing worse than Hitler is a robot-Hitler. Plus it makes him stronger and more logical as a boss. I really hated all the zombie and robot crap in RTCW, I just don't like the direction they are taking good old Wolf3D :)
Narishma's Avatar
Narishma at 07/12/2008 11:31
Professor Pew: There were zombies, mutants and undead things in Wolf3D. You seem to have forgotten them for some reason.
stevesan's Avatar
stevesan at 07/12/2008 13:24
Meh...I wish they'd go back to the more cartoon-like style of Wolf3D
Eschatos's Avatar
Eschatos at 07/12/2008 16:18
Space Hitler returns!
Johnny Justice's Avatar
Johnny Justice at 07/12/2008 19:30
It first I didn't like the idea of having undead stuff etc, but then again, what else would separate it from other WW2 fps's?
Hexen525's Avatar
Hexen525 at 07/12/2008 19:40
Return to Castle Wolfenstein was a classic game. Some of the prettiest graphics at the time, and some of the coolest story elements. The gameplay was top notch, and never let up!!! I'm feeling all nostalgic just thinking about a new game. I have faith in id and Raven to release a quality game!!
Cletus the Fetus's Avatar
Cletus the Fetus at 07/13/2008 02:42
YES. Return to Castle Wolfenstein is an awesome, awesome game. Multiplayer, single player, it had it all. I had more fun with that than I did with CoD4. I'm serious. If this is half as fun as that was, it'll still be a must buy. It's a WW2 game that didn't have anything to do with all the actual battles that all the other WW2 games are about. Plus, zombies, robots, and robot zombies make everything better. Except for comment sections, so sevgim needs to GTFO.
timthegamer's Avatar
timthegamer at 10/15/2009 10:16
i absolutely hated this game. i thought it was one of the biggest terds to come out this year. sorry guys, but this game sucks!
prev next

Comment with Facebook





Click connect and comment instantly!

Comment with Dtoid





New? SIGN UP - it takes 5 seconds

Comments policy

Destructoid is an open discussion community. You don't need to "audition" to post a comment - just speak your mind. We respect differing opinions on the site, so have at it. Be smart, funny, insightful, clueless, or cute -- but back it up with substance. Keep your cool, keep it fun. We only ask that you act respectfully and above all: don't be a troll and ruin it for everyone else. Don't bring down gamers or we'll, you know, gently shoot you in the face and stuff you into a flaming mailbox. Each comment is your opportuntity to make this community awesomer. Is that even a word?

Avoiding the banhammer only requires common sense: spamming, trolling, racism, NSFW stuff, and other forms of sucking will not be tolerated. If anyone is griefing please report abuse. Be good. Don't suck!

 
New on Destructoid.TV play all videos

Loading
Loading Destructoid Videos



    Win this!
    Reminder: We're giving away six copies of Magnacarta 2!



    Dtoid Twitter    Got news?   tips@destructoid.com

    Reviews & Previews
    Mahjongg Artifacts 2 review
    Dragon Age: Origins review
    Lost Winds: The Winter of the Melodias review
    Osmos review
    Space Invaders Extreme 2 review
    Half-Minute Hero review
    JU-ON: The Grudge review
    Kenka Bancho: Badass Rumble review
    Thexder Neo review
    Domino Rally review
    more reviews
    PS3's 256-player MAG
    Rooms The Main Building
    Skate 3
    Hudson's bringing back the Bonk
    James Cameron's Avatar
    Bomberman Battlefest
    Calling
    Bad Company 2's multiplayer
    Partying like it's 1959 in BioShock 2's multiplayer
    BioShock 2 through the eyes of Big Daddy
    more previews


    - The Dtoid Army is 49651 strong -

    Showing Cblogs with 3+ faps   show all

    Call for entries: do the wrong thing
    New to Dtoid? Read the survival guide




     Originals
    Jim Sterling: How to respond to a videogame review





















    More Destructoid Originals



     Popular now more
























    Destructoid's editorial lovefest is:
    Nick Chester
    Editor-in-Chief    		 Jim Sterling
    Reviews Editor
    Dale North
    News Editor    		 Hamza Aziz
    Community Manager
    Anthony Burch
    Features Editor    		 Rey Gutierrez
    Video editor & director
    Niero
    Founder, publisher
    Letters to the editors
    tips@destructoid.com
    Associate Editors
    Ashley Davis Jonathan Holmes
    Brad Nicholson Jonathan Ross
    Brad Rice Jordan Devore
    Chad Concelmo Matthew Razak
    Colette Bennett Tom Fronczak
    Conrad Zimmerman Topher Cantler
    Dyson Samit Sarkar
    Contributors
    Adam Dork
    Ben Perlee
    Daniel Lingen
    Joseph Leray    		 Joe Burling
    Mikey
    Will Maddock
    Stella Wong





     

     
      get involved

    register or login
    post a blog
    post a forum
    enter a contest
    contribute a news tip
    suggest a feature
    be a guest editor
    		 support

    new member's guide
    login assistance
    tech support
    report abuse
    email our editors
    read our dev blog
    nuclear crisis?
    		 keep in touch

    RSS feed
    Twitter
    Facebook
    Myspace
    Flickr
    Game nights
    Meetup+play online     		seriously

    about Destructoid
    advertising
    terms of use
    privacy policy
    jobs at MM
    buy our crap     		our network

    Tomopop
    Japanator
    Despingation?



    Destructoid is an independently-run publication forged by our love of video games and the gaming community's need of accountable enthusiast press
    living the dream since March 16, 2006