[Fletch]

If you're a fan of Mechwarrior there seems to be some good news on this game. Three trailers and the whole story at the link.


http://www.shacknews...article.x/59432

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New MechWarrior Game Very Obviously Teased (Updated with More Videos)
by Alice O'Connor and Chris Faylor Jul 07, 2009 10:04am CST tags: MechWarrior, Pirahna Games, Rumor
Update: A few more videos have surfaced. Viewable below, the clips combine, like a Transformer, to provide a full look at what is undoubtedly a giant mechanical warrior.

Voodoo Extreme owner IGN claims it will clear up the "rumors" through the publication of an interview with MechWarrior liscensee Jordan Weisman and Piranha's Russ Bullock on Thursday, July 9 at 12:01 AM PDT. The rumors apparently began after footage popped up on YouTube, with IGN adding that the announcement "will rock your computer."

Original: A new MechWarrior game is under development by Piranha Games, according to a very short teaser trailer and unsubtle hints dropped by Voodoo Extreme. No other details are known, though the site suggests a full trailer will be released later this week.

"Oh my, what on Earth could this be about? Could it be... a new MechWarrior?! Gee, I suppose it could," were the words and links that accompanied the site's posting of the below teaser. "Perhaps a Piranha will post a proper trailer later in the week?"

[firefly2442]

Sweet. Now if they could only release another MechCommander game....

[Pave Low]

IGN articles:

MechWarrior Revealed

MechWarrior Q&A - The First Details

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This new MechWarrior is set on the planet Deshler in the year 3015, and places players in the role of Adrian Khol, a wayward nobleman who prefers partying and shirking responsibility over his training and studies. However, when House Kurita launches a massive invasion to conquer Deshler, resulting in the death of his entire family, Khol discovers a purpose to fight for.

There are ambitious plans for this new MechWarrior. The original MechWarrior games were limited by technology; now with modern computing power, the developers are hoping to really capture the sense that you're piloting a giant, walking war machine in the middle of an incredibly dynamic battlefield. While the two companies are still talking to potential publishers that could determine the final production budget, Weisman and Bullock explained that they plan to have a full single-player campaign, as well as support for a four-player co-op campaign, and a full multiplayer suite.

One of the key features is a sense of information warfare, using everything from unmanned drones surveying the battlefield from above to light scout mechs relaying information to teammates. Weisman and Bullock both explained how they want every class of mech to really matter in this game; it's not just a race to the heaviest, most powerful mechs. The designers want to reward you for picking a mech and sticking with it -- you will gain experience and become better at piloting your chosen mech, and that will translate into better accuracy and damage with weapon systems. This way, a player could specialize in a light mech throughout the entire game if they choose. It also means there are multiple playthroughs with different mechs. The developers also said the game will change based on your chosen mech class.

While the developers didn't go into how many mechs will make the game, based on the video trailer and the discussions, we know of at least four. There's the Jenner (light class), both the Warhammer and the Rifleman(heavy class), and an Atlas Prime, a feared assault-class mech.

[Fletch]

Thanks for moving to the right forum Pave, I was not sure which one to put it in. Also;

MechWarrior PC Games Trailer - Reveal Trailer

[Pave Low]

No worries (can be tough sometime to classify the genre of some of the games)
and while this one may not be a "true sim" in the purest sense it is a Mech sim so fits best here.


That is a great video


there is also also a video MechWarrior Rewind Theater
where "IGN BattleTech expert" Jeff Haynes goes over the reveal trailer in detail.

[Fletch]

Thats fantastic, same video but highlighted some minor details you might not think to look for.


edit: Yeah, I was thinking, what is it a first person, third person, or sim. From the looks of it there will be no more bs third person view, instead you will have a (more realistic) deployable UAV to scout but it can be shot down I imagine.

This post has been edited by Fletch: 09 July 2009 - 10:07 PM