New Games of 08

MoreCowbell5263 · 02-09-2008, 06:44 PM

I've heard a lot about some new games that will be coming out this year or next year and I'm getting really excited. Some of them are...

Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance sequel
And apparently they're making a video game based on the SAW movies which I'm really intrigued about.

The only thing I've seen anything of is the Bourne game and I think that's coming out soon or it may already be out and I don't know about it yet, but it looks amazing.

Anybody hear much about the other two or about Bourne?

*Mecha Cow* · 02-09-2008, 06:53 PM

What the hell would you do in a SAW game? Kill and torture people? Paging Jack Thompson...

*Mr. Snackpants* · 02-09-2008, 07:47 PM

Brawl
Rainbow Six Vegas
LOST (rent)
Bourne Conspiracy (rent)

...are the only games coming out relatively soon that I care about.

MoreCowbell5263 · 02-10-2008, 02:02 PM

I would assume you're a victim in the SAW game or a detective chasing Jigsaw, which I hope isn't the latter. Being the victim might make for a good role-playing kinda game where you have to solve puzzles and really use your brain, which are the kinda games I like. Yeah, it'll be chalk-full of gore and blood, but I hope it's a brainteasing kinda game.

The Bourne Conspiracy looks awesome, you fight as Bourne does, you go through all three movies (and books), and the videos just look awesome.

Marvel is needless to say because it's a Marvel game. I'm sure it can only be better than the last one (not that the last one sucked or anything, I just think they'll improve on a lot of aspects).

Peanut · 02-10-2008, 02:30 PM

There will be no Ultimate Alliance sequel. It's not possible anymore.

MoreCowbell5263 · 02-10-2008, 06:01 PM

Really? Why not?

The Shelf · 02-10-2008, 06:40 PM

The only games I care about in '08 right now are Smash Bros. Brawl and Spore. I think... Yeah, that's all. I haven't heard about any other good games coming out this year. I think StarCraft 2 could come out this year, but I don't expect it to come out until '09 at least. Guild Wars 2 is another one I'm looking forward to, but again, I don't expect it until '09, but the betas are supposed to start this year, so perhaps you could count it for '08.

*Dr. Doom* · 02-11-2008, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Peanut

There will be no Ultimate Alliance sequel. It's not possible anymore.

I just read the following on SuperHeroHype.com

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MTV reports that, in a conference call on Thursday, Activision announced we'll be seeing a new "Spider-Man" game in 2008, as well as a sequel to Marvel Ultimate Alliance.

Here is the information in its original context.

I'm still curious why it apparently wasn't possible, though.

Peanut · 02-11-2008, 03:27 PM

The Marvel character licenses are/were split into too many different places. If Activision is willing to reign in a bunch of them, there's a chance they can make it as epic in terms of character scope, but I know there are a couple that they'll have a hard time getting.

Case in point, the original version of MUA had no Incredible Hulk, that was because some else owned the license at the time. When the license expired, they came out with that character DLC pack. Still, we'll see. A couple of the franchise rights reverted back to Marvel early this year, but I know a couple also went out last year involving certain characters, due to movie licenses, among other things.

I had heard as early as two weeks ago that all thoughts of an MUA two were completely washed down the drain, so we'll see. I'd love to have one, but I enjoy playing devil's advocate, and with all the nay-saying I'd heard prior to this, I'm going to stick with that for now.

Totillo usually seems like he's lost, anyways.

*Dr. Doom* · 02-11-2008, 03:30 PM

I mean, they really did sorta throw everything they could into the first game, leaving me to wonder what they can really do with a sequel in order to make it a unique experiance from the first.

Civil War, maybe? -=Shrugs=-

Peanut · 02-11-2008, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Doom

I mean, they really did sorta throw everything they could into the first game, leaving me to wonder what they can really do with a sequel in order to make it a unique experiance from the first.

Civil War, maybe? -=Shrugs=-

That's an awesome idea, actually. Anything besides repeating what they did with the first. And really, when you think about it, they went B-list with a lot of that stuff. Creating whole stages based around stuff from characters like Namor, Arcade, Loki and that...one dude in the oriental castles who's stupid name escapes me right now.

Personally, I'd really like them to actually do something interesting with the story this time. Last time it was a pretty big jumble of insane ideas and utter nonsense. Give us some actual narrative.

Oh, and on topic, so far this year I'm looking forward to a couple things.

Banjo-Kazooie 3
Halo Wars
Prototype
Little Big Planet
Animal Crossing Wii *prays*
GTAIV

Those all jump immediately to mind. I didn't put in Brawl, because that's nearly upon us already.

*Dr. Doom* · 02-11-2008, 03:52 PM

Longest month ever.

I'm sure there's more I'm lookign forward to this year, but all that comes to mind right now is Soul Calibur IV and Dynasty Warriors 6 (which comes out in a week).

Peanut · 02-11-2008, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Doom

Longest month ever.

Doesn't it really feel that way? Seriously, I've watched so many Brawl videos at this point that this delay just seems longer and longer everyday. Not to mention almost entirely unnecessary.

*Dr. Doom* · 02-11-2008, 04:19 PM

Why are we waiting anyway? Did we ever determine that? Was it the fiscal year thing?

Peanut · 02-11-2008, 04:28 PM

Has to be. The next quarter starts in March. I see no other reason.

I can watch these videos of Brawl and see that the ONLY thing in need of localization are the menu's, and that's not exactly time consuming.

*Dr. Doom* · 02-11-2008, 04:41 PM

Well, they've got at least a few characters to translate into english as well, apparently. Not that it's necessarily needed (though I'da been upset if they didn't at least translate Snake, and I guess they need to record a few lines of "Jigglypuff!"), but it's apparently either being done or has been done for at least a few people.

Peanut · 02-11-2008, 04:43 PM

I'm sure all of that was done looooong ago. Prior to the announcement of the delay. The voice actor for Snake has already talked about doing the voice, in fact.

The one character I REALLY hope they get a different VA for is Pit. I've never heard anything more annoying in my entire life.

*Dr. Doom* · 02-11-2008, 04:49 PM

I think I've stated elsewhere that I was little concerned about the possible translation of Captain Falcon's trademark voice and the Star Fox characters' lovable Engrish. I know Fox has an english VA listed on IMDb, but as I've said before, IMDb is not the most reliable source for movies/shows/games that aren't already out yet.

(At this point, I'm gonna move the conversation back over to the Smash thread)

bmxbandit · 02-11-2008, 09:43 PM

no one is anticipating Metal Gear Solid?? (or is that just a given?

) that is at the top of my list of must haves.

Peanut · 02-11-2008, 10:06 PM

Don't assume! If Phoenix Games said they were releasing a game entitled "Sh*t: The Game" I'd probably be more interested in it than in MGS4.

02-09-2008, 06:44 PM	#1
MoreCowbell5263 Hench Mutant Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 300	New Games of 08 I've heard a lot about some new games that will be coming out this year or next year and I'm getting really excited. Some of them are... Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy Marvel: Ultimate Alliance sequel And apparently they're making a video game based on the SAW movies which I'm really intrigued about. The only thing I've seen anything of is the Bourne game and I think that's coming out soon or it may already be out and I don't know about it yet, but it looks amazing. Anybody hear much about the other two or about Bourne? __________________ Hope these guys aren't lumberjacks! No joke...the only thing safe in the woods...would be the trees!

02-09-2008, 06:53 PM	#2
Mecha Cow Gorgeous and modest too Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 3,699	What the hell would you do in a SAW game? Kill and torture people? Paging Jack Thompson... __________________

02-10-2008, 02:02 PM	#4
MoreCowbell5263 Hench Mutant Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 300	I would assume you're a victim in the SAW game or a detective chasing Jigsaw, which I hope isn't the latter. Being the victim might make for a good role-playing kinda game where you have to solve puzzles and really use your brain, which are the kinda games I like. Yeah, it'll be chalk-full of gore and blood, but I hope it's a brainteasing kinda game. The Bourne Conspiracy looks awesome, you fight as Bourne does, you go through all three movies (and books), and the videos just look awesome. Marvel is needless to say because it's a Marvel game. I'm sure it can only be better than the last one (not that the last one sucked or anything, I just think they'll improve on a lot of aspects). __________________ Hope these guys aren't lumberjacks! No joke...the only thing safe in the woods...would be the trees!

02-10-2008, 06:01 PM	#6
MoreCowbell5263 Hench Mutant Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 300	Really? Why not? __________________ Hope these guys aren't lumberjacks! No joke...the only thing safe in the woods...would be the trees!

02-11-2008, 03:27 PM	#9
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	The Marvel character licenses are/were split into too many different places. If Activision is willing to reign in a bunch of them, there's a chance they can make it as epic in terms of character scope, but I know there are a couple that they'll have a hard time getting. Case in point, the original version of MUA had no Incredible Hulk, that was because some else owned the license at the time. When the license expired, they came out with that character DLC pack. Still, we'll see. A couple of the franchise rights reverted back to Marvel early this year, but I know a couple also went out last year involving certain characters, due to movie licenses, among other things. I had heard as early as two weeks ago that all thoughts of an MUA two were completely washed down the drain, so we'll see. I'd love to have one, but I enjoy playing devil's advocate, and with all the nay-saying I'd heard prior to this, I'm going to stick with that for now. Totillo usually seems like he's lost, anyways. Last edited by Peanut; 02-11-2008 at 03:33 PM.

02-09-2008, 07:47 PM	#3
Mr. Snackpants Keep cool my babies! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mount Pleasant Posts: 2,239	Brawl Rainbow Six Vegas LOST (rent) Bourne Conspiracy (rent) ...are the only games coming out relatively soon that I care about.

02-10-2008, 02:30 PM	#5
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	There will be no Ultimate Alliance sequel. It's not possible anymore.

02-10-2008, 06:40 PM	#7
The Shelf Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,031	The only games I care about in '08 right now are Smash Bros. Brawl and Spore. I think... Yeah, that's all. I haven't heard about any other good games coming out this year. I think StarCraft 2 could come out this year, but I don't expect it to come out until '09 at least. Guild Wars 2 is another one I'm looking forward to, but again, I don't expect it until '09, but the betas are supposed to start this year, so perhaps you could count it for '08.

02-11-2008, 03:30 PM	#10
Dr. Doom Allons-y! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Castle Doom Posts: 4,535	I mean, they really did sorta throw everything they could into the first game, leaving me to wonder what they can really do with a sequel in order to make it a unique experiance from the first. Civil War, maybe? -=Shrugs=- __________________ I love you, Pickle.

02-11-2008, 03:52 PM	#12
Dr. Doom Allons-y! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Castle Doom Posts: 4,535	Longest month ever. I'm sure there's more I'm lookign forward to this year, but all that comes to mind right now is Soul Calibur IV and Dynasty Warriors 6 (which comes out in a week). __________________ I love you, Pickle.

02-11-2008, 04:19 PM	#14
Dr. Doom Allons-y! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Castle Doom Posts: 4,535	Why are we waiting anyway? Did we ever determine that? Was it the fiscal year thing? __________________ I love you, Pickle.

02-11-2008, 04:28 PM	#15
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Has to be. The next quarter starts in March. I see no other reason. I can watch these videos of Brawl and see that the ONLY thing in need of localization are the menu's, and that's not exactly time consuming.

02-11-2008, 04:41 PM	#16
Dr. Doom Allons-y! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Castle Doom Posts: 4,535	Well, they've got at least a few characters to translate into english as well, apparently. Not that it's necessarily needed (though I'da been upset if they didn't at least translate Snake, and I guess they need to record a few lines of "Jigglypuff!"), but it's apparently either being done or has been done for at least a few people. __________________ I love you, Pickle.

02-11-2008, 04:43 PM	#17
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	I'm sure all of that was done looooong ago. Prior to the announcement of the delay. The voice actor for Snake has already talked about doing the voice, in fact. The one character I REALLY hope they get a different VA for is Pit. I've never heard anything more annoying in my entire life.

02-11-2008, 04:49 PM	#18
Dr. Doom Allons-y! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Castle Doom Posts: 4,535	I think I've stated elsewhere that I was little concerned about the possible translation of Captain Falcon's trademark voice and the Star Fox characters' lovable Engrish. I know Fox has an english VA listed on IMDb, but as I've said before, IMDb is not the most reliable source for movies/shows/games that aren't already out yet. (At this point, I'm gonna move the conversation back over to the Smash thread) __________________ I love you, Pickle.

02-11-2008, 09:43 PM	#19
bmxbandit Foot Soldier Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 205	no one is anticipating Metal Gear Solid?? (or is that just a given? ) that is at the top of my list of must haves. __________________ into cars or motorcycles? check out... http://www.chaoscarclub.com

02-11-2008, 10:06 PM	#20
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Don't assume! If Phoenix Games said they were releasing a game entitled "Sh*t: The Game" I'd probably be more interested in it than in MGS4.