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lsslave · (05-23-2010, 07:08 AM)

Already pre-ordered and paid off. This game is going-to-fucking-rock!

hermit7 · (05-23-2010, 07:10 AM)

Great OP, have been looking forward to this one for quite a long time now.

Peasant version for me :(

Blackace · (05-23-2010, 07:16 AM)

paid in full and just waiting for it to ship!

lsslave · (05-23-2010, 07:16 AM)

Originally Posted by hermit7:

Great OP, have been looking forward to this one for quite a long time now.

Peasant version for me :(

No need to feel bad! I am getting it for the PS3.

Some of us aren't PC gamers, and while the PC gamers will get to gloat about superior versions of Obsidian games (Alpha Protocol and upcoming New Vegas) us console gamers get to appreciate the glory that is New Vegas.

No offense to Evilore but you really push the PC side of things mr. bias man ;), and of course the console gamers just use the SAME arguments over and over to defend it.

I'll tell you the real reason why, I just like consoles more. Its my thing, its what I like. Whatever. Alpha Protocol sales = a good thing, who cares what system!

CabbageRed · (05-23-2010, 07:22 AM)

My hype has waned greatly over the past decade or so that it has been delayed, but someone in the Vampire The Masquerade: Bloodlines thread mentioned that Bloodlines and AP share the same writer so I will be there on day one.

Edgeward · (05-23-2010, 07:32 AM)

Originally Posted by lsslave:

No need to feel bad! I am getting it for the PS3.

Let me know how the version is!

I have a PC that can run this very well... but trophies ._.

Vlodril · (05-23-2010, 07:34 AM)

Pre-ordered and paid as well. Cant wait to go Bauer on everyone's ass :lol

Spoit · (05-23-2010, 07:43 AM)

Originally Posted by CabbageRed:

My hype has waned greatly over the past decade or so that it has been delayed, but someone in the Vampire The Masquerade: Bloodlines thread mentioned that Bloodlines and AP share the same writer so I will be there on day one.

He did a lot of early development work, but who knows how much is still there in the years since he left Obsidian

Q8D3vil · (05-23-2010, 07:47 AM)

will buy if it's good on pc.

Lafiel · (05-23-2010, 07:49 AM)

Day 1. Been waiting for the game for like forever.:D

Q8D3vil · (05-23-2010, 07:50 AM)

Originally Posted by Edgeward:

Let me know how the version is!

I have a PC that can run this very well... but trophies ._.

trophies over 1080p and 60 fps.
what kind of gamer are you :/

Edgeward · (05-23-2010, 07:54 AM)

A shameful one. =( Also the retail copies will more likely go down in price faster than a steam copy (since I don't do PC physical copy).

sonicmj1 · (05-23-2010, 07:57 AM)

Just watched the panel for the first time. That's really impressive.

I can't wait to see how this title turns out.

MrTroubleMaker · (05-23-2010, 07:59 AM)

nice! I can't wait :)

Sloane · (05-23-2010, 08:34 AM)

Originally Posted by Edgeward:

A shameful one. =( Also the retail copies will more likely go down in price faster than a steam copy (since I don't do PC physical copy).

Where do you live? I paid less than 30 Euros on Direct2Drive.

EviLore · (05-23-2010, 08:54 AM)

Originally Posted by lsslave:

No offense to Evilore but you really push the PC side of things mr. bias man ;), and of course the console gamers just use the SAME arguments over and over to defend it.

I'll tell you the real reason why, I just like consoles more. Its my thing, its what I like. Whatever. Alpha Protocol sales = a good thing, who cares what system!

I don't see much of an argument ;b

Sinatar · (05-23-2010, 08:57 AM)

Preordered this on Steam long ago, even though it forced that horrendous Space Siege shit on me (way to punish your pre-order customers Sega!).

By far my most anticipated game this year.

Larson Conway · (05-23-2010, 08:59 AM)

Actually excited for this one; hope reviews turn in some good scores.

TheVisualizer · (05-23-2010, 09:03 AM)

finally checked out the PAX Conference video, I don't see how anyone that has watched the entire video can still be skeptical about the game, my hype level just maxed out

Dead Man · (05-23-2010, 09:04 AM)

Ugh, crappy DRM and $70US on Steam? Sorry SEGA, waiting for a sale on this one.

Sloane · (05-23-2010, 09:08 AM)

Originally Posted by idahoblue:

Ugh, crappy DRM and $70US on Steam? Sorry SEGA, waiting for a sale on this one.

It's $50, you can find it cheaper elsewhere, it only needs to be activated once, no internet connection is required while playing it, and you can install it on 5 different computers at any time. That's crappy DRM? On how many consoles can you install the console version?

Dead Man · (05-23-2010, 09:12 AM)

Originally Posted by Sloane:

It's $50, you can find it cheaper elsewhere, it only needs to be activated once, no internet connection is required while playing it, and you can install it on 5 different computers at any time. That's crappy DRM? On how many consoles can you install the console version?

Um... It is $70US in Australia on Steam, which is the only DD service I use. 5 activation limit is pretty crappy to me. Sorry for having a different opinion.

Lafiel · (05-23-2010, 09:13 AM)

Originally Posted by idahoblue:

Ugh, crappy DRM and $70US on Steam? Sorry SEGA, waiting for a sale on this one.

Why don't you buy a copy from here? http://cgi.ebay.com.au/PC-Alpha-Prot...#ht_2069wt_939 no steam, but very cheap.

Sloane · (05-23-2010, 09:18 AM)

Originally Posted by idahoblue:

Um... It is $70US in Australia on Steam, which is the only DD service I use. 5 activation limit is pretty crappy to me. Sorry for having a different opinion.

5 activations at a time. If you deactivate one, you can activate another, there's no life time limit.

subversus · (05-23-2010, 09:20 AM)

Originally Posted by CabbageRed:

My hype has waned greatly over the past decade or so that it has been delayed, but someone in the Vampire The Masquerade: Bloodlines thread mentioned that Bloodlines and AP share the same writer so I will be there on day one.

His version and characters are scrapped, which is a shame.

sohois · (05-23-2010, 09:21 AM)

Day 1 Physical Pc copy. I just can't afford the DD price premium. Of course if i really wanted to pay less then i could just not buy it day 1, though i doubt it's gonna get much cheaper than £18 for a good few months.

Dead Man · (05-23-2010, 09:21 AM)

Originally Posted by Lafiel:

Why don't you buy a copy from here? http://cgi.ebay.com.au/PC-Alpha-Prot...#ht_2069wt_939 no steam, but very cheap.

That is a bloody good price, it is tempting. So used to Steam though! :D

Originally Posted by Sloane:

5 activations at a time. If you deactivate one, you can activate another, there's no life time limit.

That's good, thanks for the correction. Hmm... moral outrage and indignation weakening...

CabbageRed · (05-23-2010, 09:47 AM)

Originally Posted by subversus:

His version and characters are scrapped, which is a shame.

Wow, it really is. I suppose I'm in the "wait on impressions" category. :/

Vlodril · (05-23-2010, 10:10 AM)

Why is steam more expensive than the d2d? Shouldnt all dd services have the same price barring sale offers?

Plasma · (05-23-2010, 10:17 AM)

Will pick this one up on the PC, been looking forward to it for awhile now.

I just hope the shooting mechanics are better than they look in all the gameplay videos I've seen.

subversus · (05-23-2010, 10:41 AM)

Originally Posted by Vlodril:

Why is steam more expensive than the d2d? Shouldnt all dd services have the same price barring sale offers?

Australia probably?

Omiee · (05-23-2010, 10:47 AM)

i just pre ordered it, does this have online..?

subversus · (05-23-2010, 10:52 AM)

Originally Posted by Omiee:

i just pre ordered it, does this have online..?

No

Danne-Danger · 12:26 PM

I dreamt I was playing this tonight (though I could've been watching a Quick Look). The AI looked really good. And there were pornstars involved.

This game will be awesome.

Originally Posted by LSauchelli:

So, is this like Mass Effect without the space opera sci-fi?

It's more like Deus Ex without William Gibson or Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines without the vampires. Proper stats and abilities (sneaking etc.) and actual choice in and out of combat (unlike ME).

The things that may remind you of Mass Effect is the use of UE3, the conversation system ("attitudes" rather than set lines of dialogue, and the camera angles) and the way you unlock new abilities by progressing though a skill tree for a weapon or such (also kinda like Dawn of War 2 in that regard, though it's mostly just a layout thing).

evlcookie · (05-23-2010, 12:04 PM)

Originally Posted by idahoblue:

That is a bloody good price, it is tempting. So used to Steam though! :D

As always idaho, check zavvi as well. It's $35 from there including shipping. If stock is ok it should take 1 - 2 weeks. Both zavvi and the ebay guy are in the UK, so same shipping time i would imagine.

Dead Man · (05-23-2010, 12:09 PM)

Originally Posted by evlcookie:

As always idaho, check zavvi as well. It's $35 from there including shipping. If stock is ok it should take 1 - 2 weeks. Both zavvi and the ebay guy are in the UK, so same shipping time i would imagine.

Cool, thanks for the heads up. I just finished a paper for school and am about to start RDR finally, so the wait shouldn't be too bad.

Foliorum Viridum · (05-23-2010, 12:13 PM)

Will wait for reviews as it looks like a poor mans Mass Effect at the moment. Hopefully it won't be :)

Sullen · (05-23-2010, 12:36 PM)

Originally Posted by Foliorum Viridum:

Will wait for reviews as it looks like a poor mans Mass Effect at the moment. Hopefully it won't be :)

Holy crap, I thought the lame replies thing in the OP covered everything but I guess not. :lol

delirium · (05-23-2010, 01:13 PM)

I just realized secret word in the topic's title.

Dead Man · (05-23-2010, 01:16 PM)

Originally Posted by delirium:

I just realized secret word in the topic's title.

Mind blown.

Count of Monte Sawed-Off · (05-23-2010, 01:24 PM)

Hype for this has decreased, but with the pedigree behind it I can't pass it up. I just wish there was a fourth option for the JB style dialogue/action system. Jack Burton.

Ushojax · (05-23-2010, 01:26 PM)

I will hold off on this one until we get some proper feedback. I love the concept but this doesn't seem to have got the Bauer/Bond/Bourne tone right. The main VO is bland and there are some odd Austin Powers meets Kill Bill style characters. I hope it turns out well though, Obsidian deserve better than they've had the last few years.

Confidence Man · (05-23-2010, 01:47 PM)

Too early to declare it GOTY?

$10 toward a future game purchase at amazon, btw. All versions.

Shake Appeal · (05-23-2010, 01:51 PM)

Even more than Alan Wake, I'm surprised this is finally about to see release.

Llyranor · 02:02 PM

I'd highly suggest adding these to the OP:
(though they contain spoilers to that specific scenario)

- http://blogs.ign.com/Alpha.Protocol/
The official Alpha Protocol blog. If anything will sell you on the game, it is Chris Avellone's "Confessions, Motivations, and Moral Codes"; if you read ONE thing on Alpha Protocol, read that. "Alpha Protocol - From Analog Script to Digital Vision" is also extremely cool for showing you the impressive-looking dialogue flowcharts.

- metacafe's interactive video (why this is *metacafe* exclusive of all places, I don't know)
http://blog.metacafe.com/2010/05/exc...eplay-trailer/
Does a good job showing off choice in short segments.

- GT's interactive video
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/ch...rotocol/100102
Does a good job showcasing some consequence to a specific scenario. It is related to the metacafe one, but how it unfolds is completely different (Surkov is not missing), which shows how your previous choices (not shown here) can affect future scenarios.

TheSeks · (05-23-2010, 02:14 PM)

Originally Posted by mujun:

Minus half the polish.

And minus half the story. (Sup, KotOR2?)

subversus · (05-23-2010, 02:20 PM)

Originally Posted by TheSeks:

(Sup, KotOR2?)

(Sup, release ahead of schedule?)

subversus · (05-23-2010, 02:21 PM)

Originally Posted by Confidence Man:

Too early to declare it GOTY?

$10 toward a future game purchase at amazon, btw. All versions.

Wow, you're supportive.

Uncle · (05-23-2010, 02:34 PM)

Oh shit, I totally forgot that this is just around the corner. And I've already paid for this in full. Glad I managed to beat Alan Wake yesterday, so I'm ready. Well except for RDR... Fuck, what a month for gaming.

EviLore · (05-23-2010, 03:06 PM)

Originally Posted by delirium:

I just realized secret word in the topic's title.

Took long enough!