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

 


Red Faction: Guerrilla announced, promises even more destruction than before photo

If you haven't been thoroughly impressed by the destructible environments found in this generation of games so far, the mere mention of a technologically advanced, high-def Red Faction might put a menacing smile on your face.

Rumors have been flying left and right about Red Faction: Guerrilla, but it wasn't until today that THQ officially announced the third title in the destruction-based shooter series. Unlike the previous games, however, RF: G is a third-person shooter (phew!).

Speaking about Volition's latest project, Brad Carraway, the director of global brand management for THQ, had this to say: "With the game's unique pairing of true physics-based destruction, fast-paced guerrilla warfare style combat, and a massive world to explore - Red Faction: Guerrilla will redefine the limits of open-world gaming."

Now if only we had some in-game footage to back all of that up. For the time being, I'm pumped. Red Faction: Guerrilla is coming to Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC in 2009. Anybody else excited?


Continue: More Xbox 360 stories





prev next

27 comments | showing # 1 to 27

DaedHead8's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/20/2008 18:52
DaedHead8
I played the first Red Faction on PS2 way back when. It was a hell of a lot of fun but by the time the sequel came about I had moved on to bigger and better things.

I'll be sure to keep on eye on this game and if it has what it takes, I'm in.
Smithers's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/20/2008 18:55
Smithers
I'd tap that except my 360 broke and my PS3 is a PS3.
GuitarAtomik's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/20/2008 19:06
GuitarAtomik
I hope those leaked screen shots were early then because this makes them sound more legit (because of the 3rd person view).

I'm all for destruction though.
Cacophony's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/20/2008 19:10
Cacophony
The first game was excellent. The second game was rubbish.

Let's hope they do better the third time.
Eschatos's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/20/2008 19:18
Eschatos
If you can pickaxe people in the face, then I'm in.
HawtPawkitHero's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/20/2008 19:18
HawtPawkitHero
I played the hell out of the second one and thoroughly enjoyed it. Lots of time wasted in split screen multiplayer. Can't wait.
cbebop007's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/20/2008 19:24
cbebop007
I loved the first and parts of the second. But third-person? Makes me a bit nervous...
mix's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/20/2008 19:32
mix
It better be huge destruction!
Jetsetlemming's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/20/2008 19:37
Jetsetlemming
I hope they've learned how to make non-repetitive level design (RF1) and non-sucky games (RF2) in the meantime. The Punisher, however, which was a Volition game, was awesome, so I'll hold out hope.
Samit Sarkar's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/20/2008 19:38
Samit Sarkar
@DaedHead8: My thoughts exactly. I hope this game is good, but frankly, the destructible environments have been done a number of times since the original Red Faction in 2001, so they’re going to have to up their game.
emotoaster's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/20/2008 19:42
emotoaster
Loved the first and second one. Remember blasting the shit out of multiplayer levels and making huge tunnels. Those where the days.....
CaffeinePowered's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/20/2008 19:47
CaffeinePowered
The first one was average IMO despite the destructible terrain. The second one was absolute trash
Boolean's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/20/2008 20:24
Boolean
Despite the Red Faction series never being anything better than bland, I LOVE the fact that the whole revolution can be traced back to just one guy who nobody knows or remembers who was the first to tell a guard to get fucked and knocked a gun out of his hands. I love that shit.
Danmartigan's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/20/2008 20:45
Danmartigan
They should seriously consider renaming the series to what it really is. Tunnel Diggin' 3™. I am already sold.
Crumpet Lips's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/20/2008 20:48
Crumpet Lips
Red Faction was PURE PURE WIN and Red Faction 2 was PURE PURE PISS.

I hope RF3 is like RF1, just on roids... DESTRUCROIDS /phail
GaveUpTomorrow's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/20/2008 21:06
GaveUpTomorrow
I loved the second Red Faction...it was better in every way, especially the split screen multi-player. It's still one of my favorite FPSs.
The_Psychopsilocybin's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/20/2008 21:31
The_Psychopsilocybin
Man I loved the first red faction. That was one of the best FPS's on PS2.
Noah's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/21/2008 00:49
Noah
Red Faction was awesome....I loved burrowing into the cliff walls, made multiplayer a lot of fun.
T9X's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/21/2008 01:10
T9X
Well if they are going to switch to third person,they should at least remake the first game.Same story,better graphics,rearranged levels,online multiplayer and then who really needs number 3?Especially after number 2 sucked so bad it destroyed any credibility the first one garnered for being so original.
Necros's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/21/2008 03:23
Necros
Are we still that impressed by destructible environments any more? At this point, it's more noticeable if they don't implement it well.
Kryptinite's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/21/2008 06:30
Kryptinite
I've been waiting for this game since the 2nd one. I really like this franchise and I'm sure I'll be picking up the next installment.
mistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/21/2008 07:27
mistic
I loved the multiplayer in the first 2 games, blasting a rocket through a ceiling to kill someone a floor up never gets old...
Kaikara's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/21/2008 09:47
Kaikara
After all the hype, Red Faction did kinda...suck. Anyone been following the hilarious 'Hammer Guy' thread on GAF after screenshots from this were leaked lol.
EternalDeathSlayer's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/21/2008 10:02
EternalDeathSlayer
The screenshots were real, they're in the newest GI. It's not too pretty, but apparently everthing really can be destroyed.
allisonaxe's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/21/2008 15:51
allisonaxe
the first Red Faction was kind of neat, but the second one gave me leprosy. I'll reserve judgement until we see product.
Churchhills Dog's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/21/2008 15:52
Churchhills Dog
what justification would there be for requiring an original proof of purchase? The warranty extends past the to-date lifespan of the system already so there is no other reason than to make the customer jump through hoops hoping they can save a few bucks by kicking them to the curb. If 10% can't come through with a receipt thats a helluva lot of cash they don't have to part with.
Churchhills Dog's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/21/2008 15:53
Churchhills Dog
ahh shit, posted the previous in the wrong story thread. Mods please delete it if possible.
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!
    Dive in! meetup+play for a chance to win a PC

    Dtoid Twitter    Got news?   tips@destructoid.com

    Reviews & Previews
    Crossfire Remote Pistol review
    Resident Evil: The Darkside Chronicles review
    Left 4 Dead 2 review
    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Reflex review
    Arkedo Series - 02 SWAP! review
    more reviews
    Driver
    Avatar
    GT Racing Motor Academy
    Bad Company 2 beta dishes out meaningful experiences
    Legend of Zelda Spirit Tracks
    more previews


    - The Dtoid Army is 50923 strong -

    Showing Cblogs with 3+ faps   show all

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




     Originals
    Jonathan Holmes: Why No More Heroes HD could mean a Wii total victory





















    More Destructoid Originals



     Popular now more






















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




     

     
      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