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Teaser trailer for Gamecocks upcoming WWII stealth game Sabotage [Update]
by Hamza CTZ Aziz on 08.22.2007 23 comments

Out of all the games I got a chance to see at EIEIO, Sabotage was by far my favorite game of the bunch. It's very fresh for a World War II based game and absolutely beautiful in graphics and the art direction. 

The trailer for the game doesn't show a whole lot, but I can tell you that everything you see is in game graphics, none of it is CGI cut scenes. From what it seems like, the trailer here is keeping up with the theme of the entire game being a flashback. The main character, Violette, is retelling her story from a hospital bed so the trailer is just maintaining that unique since of story telling.

I'd like to also point out that the game looks like it may come out in January now as opposed to September as I was told. Of course, release dates are never set in stone so hopefully it does come out very early next year. It should also be noted that the indie developer Replay Studios is now a part of the Gamecock family. At the time of my visit with Replay, they told me they were invited to EIEIO so they could have a place to show off their game and weren't apart of Gamecock. Now, the two are happily married and will be giving birth to an amazing game some time next year. 

[Update: I just got sent the press release (after the jump) announcing Gamecock and Replay Studios joining forces as well as 3 news screens. Check them out!

Cockpit, Austin, Texas – August 22, 2007 - Today Gamecock Media Group announced an agreement with Replay Studios of Germany to publish its upcoming stealth-action title Sabotage on the PC and a next-gen console. Based on real-life British secret agent Violet Szabo, players will take on the role of Violet Summer as she risks her life behind German lines during WWII. Breathtaking visuals combined with highly intelligent AI and a fully interactive environment offer players a plethora of options in felling the Third Reich.

 

“Not only is Sabotage a visually beautiful game, but it has some incredibly innovative gameplay that will certainly be a welcome addition to the industry,” said Harry Miller, el presidente de Gamecock Media Group. “The team at Replay is incredibly passionate about this title and that’s exactly why we want to work with them.”

 

“After we had the chance to participate in Gamecock’s EIEIO event, we knew we really wanted to work with them,” said Sascha Jungnickel, creative director at Replay Studios. “They’ve been totally supportive of our vision and how we want to create this title.”

 

The game experience plays out through Violet’s mind as she lay prostrate in a hospital bed towards the end of the war. Gameplay takes on an air of surrealism that affects every detail, from the washed out backdrops to vivid combat sequences. Violet’s strengths lie in her hand to hand combat, clinical marksmanship and a few other surprises she’s got tucked in her sleeve.

 

Sabotage will be launching fall 2008, for more drop in to www.sabotage1943.com.

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masterledz's Avatar
masterledz at 08/22/2007 00:31

In 1st
DO WANT
Mxyzptlk's Avatar
Mxyzptlk at 08/22/2007 00:37

A fresh WWII game? *HEAD ASPLODE*
Sharpless's Avatar
Sharpless at 08/22/2007 00:39

"It should also be noted that the indie developer Replay Studios is now apart of the Gamecock family."

Just for future journalistic reference :) "apart" indicates that it's seperate from. "A part" would be what you're going for here.

coonskin05's Avatar
coonskin05 at 08/22/2007 00:43

Listen all of y'all it's a sabotage
Listen all of y'all it's a sabotage
Listen all of y'all it's a sabotage
Gregor's Avatar
Gregor at 08/22/2007 00:55

Oh! So I post it in the clogs and nobody gives a shit and now it's here?!

WANDERFOUL.

Niero's Avatar
Niero at 08/22/2007 00:57

PENIS GOES WHERE?!!
Namelessted's Avatar
Namelessted at 08/22/2007 00:57

I guess I was the only one that saw the trailer when they released it at EIEIO then?
masterledz's Avatar
masterledz at 08/22/2007 00:57

i luv the lulz.

It's called Sabotage. Get it?!
El Fajitas's Avatar
El Fajitas at 08/22/2007 01:03

O NOES NO MOAR D-DAY REENACTEMANTS! I love the d-day landings, specially the one in frontline back in the day, but after a half-dozen I'm up for somethin' fresh like this.
Hamza CTZ Aziz's Avatar
Hamza CTZ Aziz at 08/22/2007 01:04

Gregor, we got this sent in to us by Gamevideos earlier in the day.
Ted, you saw this trailer already? Are you sure? I asked Replay for videos but they told me they didn't have anything ready ...
BFeld13's Avatar
BFeld13 at 08/22/2007 01:04

WWII SHOOTER?!

No fucking way.
Mister Disco's Avatar
Mister Disco at 08/22/2007 01:15

This one looks even more badass than before. Imma hump it. Hump hump hump.
LostCrichton's Avatar
LostCrichton at 08/22/2007 01:43

Looks pretty cool. I'll give this one a rental for sure.
monosylabik's Avatar
monosylabik at 08/22/2007 02:27

looks neat.
i read WWII as WII for some reason and got excited that i might be able to dust of my wii for once....sadly no.
Boolean's Avatar
Boolean at 08/22/2007 02:27

Gamecock comes up with a show called EIEIO. Jesus. Whoever is coming up with names over there might need looking at.

Oh and, lol at the 'The more you know' tags: "Gamecock Simply Amazing"

fearian's Avatar
fearian at 08/22/2007 04:59

WWII game = meh

GAMECOCK!?!?! = OOH YEAAAHH!!!

but seriously, does anyone else feel like that trailer brainwashed them or something? quick flashing images, static noises, primal drum breat...
poonster's Avatar
poonster at 08/22/2007 05:25

looks promising
Aughndibi's Avatar
Aughndibi at 08/22/2007 06:08

So...wait. Is this a different from Saboteur, a game being developed by Pandemic Studios? Because they seem very, very similar.
brainderailment's Avatar
brainderailment at 08/22/2007 06:32

"I really like the idea this game has. The black and white may get on my nerves, but i'm sure the color will just look that much better in contrast."

SCRATCH THAT^ that is a comment about Saboteur. I can't play the vid ftw!
shadow_428's Avatar
shadow_428 at 08/22/2007 09:13

Are Saboteur and Sabotage differnet games or did they just change the title?
Professor Pew's Avatar
Professor Pew at 08/22/2007 09:22

I had it confused with Saboteur as well! This trailer looks really shitty for a trailer, it doesn't really show anything except for some flashes and hard to see graphics. Could still be interesting though.
nademagnet's Avatar
nademagnet at 08/22/2007 09:32

@Niero

"PENIS GOES WHERE?!!"

IN THE MASHED POTATOES!

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