The latest video from Sierra's World in Conflict shows us what we all already know -- real wars suck but videogame wars are fun as hell! Sure, it is just the a CGI trailer (I'm a sucker for CGI trailers) but it has really raised my interests in the game now.
This trailer is the intro to the New York City battle and also reveals that New York City will be a location in the game. The game will be out for PC late September and for Xbox 360 mid November.
Of course, I understand that not everyone is as easily amused by CGI trailers as me. So, check out Promagnum's impressions of the demo that came out last month. Or you know, check out the demo for yourself. Let us know what you think!
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When they've filmed the remake of Escape From New York starring Gerard Butler as Snake Plisken, I'd presume bleep.
Great, another trailer that tells me nothing about a game, just what I need. Why don't people go the Gears of War route and make their trailers in engine??
well I think the trailer was saying that the game might involve helicopters flying around the statue of liberty while being shot at with rockets. This is a good thing as helicopters are great to have in video games.
I'm interested how the public will react when the game is released about combat in their home country. I bet you anything someone's going to say "It's too real for the kids" or "This is going to make ids scared of our country"
I have to say that the trailer was actually quite terrifying especially the shot of the troops falling out the back of the chopper. but as most have said it's just a CG trailer and wouldn't make me want to buy it.
ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK Game would be excellent, I've loved that movie since i first seen it some time in the 80s I'm not sure when i seen it but seeing as i was 2 years old when it was released i doubt i seen it then :D probably about 1988 I'd have seen it. AWWW who fucking cares!? I've seen it and loved it.
:D
For those of you interested in trying it, the Demo is out Friday the 24th according to one Massive Rep's post;
"WORLD IN CONFLICT DEMO COMING AUGUST 24
Gamers Get First Taste of Single Player Campaign; More Multiplayer
Combat from the Best Strategy Game of E3 2007
LOS ANGELES (August 20, 2007) -- Sierra Entertainment, a division of Vivendi Games, will release a public demo of World in Conflict, the award-winning action-strategy PC game developed by Massive
Entertainment, on Aug. 24 – the first day of both Games Convention in Leipzig, Germany and Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle, WA.
The World in Conflict Demo will contain both single player and multiplayer modes.
World in Conflict will be available at retail outlets across North America on Sept. 18.
The World in Conflict Demo, which will be available as a free download, will give PC players a taste of the innovative gameplay and next-generation graphics that made World in Conflict the unanimous choice of E3 judges and media as the Best Strategy Game of E3 2007.
Included in the World in Conflict Demo will be:
· Multiplayer combat for up to 16 players in a match
. Map: “Seaside” (US vs. USSR)
. Exclusive Bonus Map: Customers who have pre-ordered the game will also be able to play a second MP map: “Ruins” (US vs. USSR)
· First public experience with World in Conflict’s epic single-player campaign
. Tutorial: US Airbase
. SP Mission 3: “The Battle of Pine Valley”
· Skirmish Mode: For the first time, players will be able to hone their combat skills versus bots (available only on “Seaside”)
. Fully enabled online support through Massgate, including:
. Few-player-mode
. Clan matches
. Full access to Massgate forums
World in Conflict will be available Sept. 18 in both Standard and Collector’s Edition formats. The World in Conflict Collector’s Edition will include limited edition extras for hardcore fans and Cold War enthusiasts, including an authentic piece of the Berlin Wall, a bonus DVD from The History Channel®, behind the scenes videos and special packaging.
Additional pre-order bonuses for the Collector’s Edition and Standard Edition versions of World in Conflict are now available at participating retailers across North America, including an additional bonus DVD from The History Channel® and other added content.
For more information about World in Conflict or to find participating pre-order retailers, please visit www.worldinconflict.com."
I want that game jus' cuz they used Audioslave! But really, if you get ot battle out scenarios in New York and maybe some other locales such as L.A or Oakland (lol I just wanna have a fuckin battle in Oakland!) then this could end up a sweet game. Better not be a CS clone though...
See that's what happens when you let that kid next door who wears nothing but Motorhead t-shirts take the helm of your 4th of July fireworks spectaular.
For everyone who is worried about the gameplay, it's amazing. The multiplayer is easily the most fun I've ever played in an FPS, or ever for that matter. Tactical Nukes FTW! I can't wait to get my piece of the Berlin Wall. That is easily the best gimmick ever. World in Conflict > Halo 3 by far.
I can't wait to try this out after watching that vid. Plus the Collector's edition coming with an actually piece of history. I think I'll preorder this one.
It should convey how lucky we are not to have to deal with an invading country. Use your imagination for a second and put yourself in the situation here of an invading army attacking and holding positions in your city, and watching our boys try to recapture it. Pretty scary if you ask me.
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2:44 PM on 08.21.2007
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Great, another trailer that tells me nothing about a game, just what I need. Why don't people go the Gears of War route and make their trailers in engine??
Douchebags
ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK Game would be excellent, I've loved that movie since i first seen it some time in the 80s I'm not sure when i seen it but seeing as i was 2 years old when it was released i doubt i seen it then :D probably about 1988 I'd have seen it. AWWW who fucking cares!? I've seen it and loved it.
:D
/sarcasm
"WORLD IN CONFLICT DEMO COMING AUGUST 24
Gamers Get First Taste of Single Player Campaign; More Multiplayer
Combat from the Best Strategy Game of E3 2007
LOS ANGELES (August 20, 2007) -- Sierra Entertainment, a division of Vivendi Games, will release a public demo of World in Conflict, the award-winning action-strategy PC game developed by Massive
Entertainment, on Aug. 24 – the first day of both Games Convention in Leipzig, Germany and Penny Arcade Expo in Seattle, WA.
The World in Conflict Demo will contain both single player and multiplayer modes.
World in Conflict will be available at retail outlets across North America on Sept. 18.
The World in Conflict Demo, which will be available as a free download, will give PC players a taste of the innovative gameplay and next-generation graphics that made World in Conflict the unanimous choice of E3 judges and media as the Best Strategy Game of E3 2007.
Included in the World in Conflict Demo will be:
· Multiplayer combat for up to 16 players in a match
. Map: “Seaside” (US vs. USSR)
. Exclusive Bonus Map: Customers who have pre-ordered the game will also be able to play a second MP map: “Ruins” (US vs. USSR)
· First public experience with World in Conflict’s epic single-player campaign
. Tutorial: US Airbase
. SP Mission 3: “The Battle of Pine Valley”
· Skirmish Mode: For the first time, players will be able to hone their combat skills versus bots (available only on “Seaside”)
. Fully enabled online support through Massgate, including:
. Few-player-mode
. Clan matches
. Full access to Massgate forums
World in Conflict will be available Sept. 18 in both Standard and Collector’s Edition formats. The World in Conflict Collector’s Edition will include limited edition extras for hardcore fans and Cold War enthusiasts, including an authentic piece of the Berlin Wall, a bonus DVD from The History Channel®, behind the scenes videos and special packaging.
Additional pre-order bonuses for the Collector’s Edition and Standard Edition versions of World in Conflict are now available at participating retailers across North America, including an additional bonus DVD from The History Channel® and other added content.
For more information about World in Conflict or to find participating pre-order retailers, please visit www.worldinconflict.com."
but the music made me want to kill my family.