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(02-14-2012, 07:56 AM)
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Syndicate |OT|
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  / Title | Syndicate / Genre | First Person Shooter / Developer | Starbreeze / Publisher | Electronic Arts / Release date | North America 21st Feb | Europe 24th Feb / Ratings | PEGI: 18+ | ESRB: M (Mature) |  / Platforms  |  |  / Pre-Order Bonuses Gamers that reserve Syndicate will receive 'The Executive Package' at no extra charge, which includes unique perks for the game’s 4-player co-op campaign. The items included are :
PC gamers can get a free copy of Mirrors Edge if preordering Syndicate from Gamefly UK console versions only. Pre-order Syndicate and receive the Executive Package as well as a $20 promotional credit toward the purchase of items shipped and sold by Amazon.com. / PC Requirements Origin required to Activate / Download Syndicate from D2D services 30 fps at 1024 x 768 on
/ FAQ Frequently asked questions for those wanting to skim : / Wha' this is out so soon? Yup. ;-) / How long is the Single player campaign? According to the webchat video longer than the average current shooter... Lead designer says he can complete MW3 is 6 hours, also says he thinks he'll get in trouble for saying that. / How long is the co-op campaign? Around 10-15 hrs for an average gamer according to the webchat, though 40hours is touted as the length if you want to reach level cap and research every upgrade. / Origin mandatory for PC? Though already under PC requirements I'll repost this here Origin required to Activate / Download Syndicate from D2D services. / Does my progress in the demo carry over? Nope, anything you unlock in the demo will stay saved until February 21st, but will be erased when the full game launches. / DLC?
Originally Posted by @syndicate:
There won't be. Starbreeze wanted to create it with the best graphics that they could, and with it, they wouldn't be able to achieve that. https://mobile.twitter.com/#!/Syndic...97242727628801  / Story A re-envisioned reboot of 1993 original, set in 2069 Governments have failed and Mega-Corporations simply known as Syndicates have taken over and split the world up into regions, offering citizens in their regions Banking, education, entertainment, housing, insurance, jobs and medical care, a complete lifestyle in exchange for being "CHIP'D" a neural implant which interacts with the digital world allowing citizens' access to data and control their technology in a blink of an eye. By citizens having the chip installed the Syndicates gained a level of insight into their citizens' lives and even a level of control over individuals' behaviour never seen before. In a digital world information is king, with citizens handing over all their information for the benefits that being CHIP'D offers business has become war and nothing will stop them from total market dominance. Playing as Miles Kilo, you become Eurocorps latest prototype Agent a Syndicates bio-engineered and chip-augmented enforcer, you stand on the front line of this war, the weaponised version of Eurocorps DART 6 chip allows you to breach any digital device including rival Syndicates' Agents, weapons even the environment around you, making you one of the most deadly weapons in the world, will you lead your Syndicate to global domination? In a live web chat Senior Level Designer, Andreas Gshwari stated that game length is not an average modern shooter with only a 4-5 hour campaign. / Co-op This nine level co-op campaign is a nod to the original, with a four man squad infiltrating and capturing rival Syndicates secrets, some familiar weapons make an appearance as well as the level Atlantic Accelerator which the Co-op design team took the original map and recreated it for the new game. The co-op is three campaigns each split into three chapters, the first chapter of each campaign available immediately, once the first chapter is completed the next opens and the extra difficulty level becomes available, you can also join and play chapters others have opened chapters but you haven't / Cayman Global Campaign 1. Western Europe 2. Mozambique 3. Atlantic Accelerator / Aspari Campaign 1. Colorado 2. China 3 Scandinavia / Eurocorp Campaign 1. Northern Territories 2. Argentina 3. New England / Co-op Application Research Thanks to Faulty_Fork for the list + complete guide to upgrades to each breach
 / Dev Diaries Jeff Gamon : Executive Producer Part 1 | Part 2 John Miles : Art Director Ben O'Donnell : Producer Roger Mattsson : Programmer / Game Designer Viljar Sommerbakk : Lead Combat Designer Neil McEwan : Creative Director Andreas Gschwari : Senior Level Designer Richard Morgan : / Interviews Lead Writer Interview with the design team. / Videos  Check out the official launch trailer for Syndicate! Gives away the plot a fair bit... Don't say you weren't warned.  The Syndicate announcement trailer.  The origins of Syndicate, where business is war and you are the weapon. See how the original Syndicate has been reimagined into a brutal first person shooter of corruption and revenge.  Syndicate requires you to adapt quickly too many new gameplay features. This video gives an overview of the new gameplay mechanics, plus some useful hints and tips for Co-op play.  Check out the future weapons & gear of Syndicate.  Replay of the webchat with Andreas Gschwari who talks about game design choices.  An 11 minute walk through of the single player campaign level Executive Search. Possible spoilers.  IGN's quick preview of the single player campaign in Syndicate  First ten minutes of the single player, intro is in English but gameplay is in German. Possible spoilers / Screenshots         / Music Several top DJ's were asked to remix the original Syndicate music by EA, these included Skrillex, Digitalism, Nero and Flux Pavilion, if you "Like" the Syndicate Facebook page a remix from a few of the DJ's are available for download in the Syndicate DJ Download section  http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology...e-games-review  / 50 Achievements to be earned Xbox 360  / Don't fancy playing with the unwashed masses? Couldn't persuade your mates to buy Syndicate no matter how hard you begged? Play with fellow GAF'ers by listing your 'Tags and platform you're playing on here. / Xbox 360 /CEO GAFindustries Frontieruk Board member drifter444 Board member jtrov Board member tomakasatnav Sigtheman Miri Flunkie44 digimoeez Dr Eggman Apharmd Battler MR SCHULTZ Mr Rookie Jnr drunken triggaz Mrninjaman The Visualizer / PS3 / GAF SEN CEO Dave1988 AgentOtaku DEEJAY8595 Ozzybx Noisepurge DUFFMCWALIN reson8er Diseasedyak Raul_Atreides philcabinet / PC /CEO GAFinc Frontieruk (yup Im double dipping and representing for PC) /Boardmember NIN90 kamisamamizu keltickennedy Turn-A Messofanego AppleMIXX GoldSoundzzz TheUsual_GAF  / Faulty_Fork for the Demo goes live thread and various news pieces. / AgentOtaku for the Voice cast thread and various news pieces. / Saty No On-line pass and difficulty news. / Blimblim for the usual Gamersyde Video treatment. / SkoomaSuckinSwit for the Dev webchat video replay. / Mechazawa for the Origin is required to "download and install" Syndicate.  http://www.giantbomb.com/syndicate/61-30734/reviews/ 5/5 http://www.gamersnet.nl/reviews/syndicate/ 8.5/10 http://www.gametrailers.com/video/re...ndicate/727013 8.2 http://www.gamepro.de/playstation/sp...ung/47289.html 78/100 http://www.strategyinformer.com/xbox...2/reviews.html 7.5/10 http://uk.xbox360.ign.com/articles/121/1219077p1.html 7.5/10 http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...icate-review_4 7 http://www.destructoid.com/review-sy...e-222216.phtml 6.5 http://www.gamekult.com/jeux/test-sy...box-360-160031 4/10 http://www.1up.com/reviews/syndicate-pc-ps3-xbox360 C+ http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2012...ate-review-pc/ :/ http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2012...ndicate-co-op/ :) http://www.theverge.com/2012/2/21/28...ndicate-review Gamespy Review in progress... http://kotaku.com/5884812/syndicate-the-kotaku-review
Last edited by frontieruk; 02-26-2012 at 12:30 PM.
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(02-14-2012, 07:58 AM)
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#3
Of course it is a new genre. It debuts on a New Moon.
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(02-14-2012, 08:34 AM)
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#19
Originally Posted by Castor Krieg:
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(02-14-2012, 08:54 AM)
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#21
Originally Posted by Castor Krieg:
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Last edited by Miizy F Baby; 02-14-2012 at 09:01 AM.
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Banned
(02-14-2012, 09:10 AM)
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#26
Originally Posted by Meatvillain:
At a $110 local price I wouldn't have even bothered but at 40 bucks I'll take a blind punt on the 360 version. |
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(02-14-2012, 01:22 PM)
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#28
Originally Posted by GodfatherX:
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Last edited by frontieruk; 02-14-2012 at 01:24 PM.
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Banned
(02-14-2012, 01:32 PM)
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#34
Holy shit did this game ever sneak up outta nowhere. I still haven't even played the demo yet! Gotta get on that.
Although it never really bothers me either way since I mostly buy new, it's still nice to see that the online pass isn't in there.
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Last edited by soultron; 02-14-2012 at 01:36 PM.
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Nine out of ten orphans can't tell the difference.
(02-14-2012, 01:34 PM)
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#35
Originally Posted by glaurung:
People are starved. |
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(02-14-2012, 01:37 PM)
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#36
Originally Posted by Noisepurge:
Originally Posted by @syndicate:
 https://twitter.com/#!/Syndicate/sta...13108262117377
Originally Posted by x-Lundz-x:
Last edited by frontieruk; 02-14-2012 at 01:40 PM.
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Banned
(02-14-2012, 01:39 PM)
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#39
Originally Posted by frontieruk:
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(02-14-2012, 01:41 PM)
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#41
Awesome, I was really looking forward to this.
Love me some more sci-fi FPS. The gameplay looks really intense and in your face. Love that.
Originally Posted by faridmon:
Time flies :P Except for ME3. Damn it HURRY YOUR ASS UP!!!
Last edited by shinobi602; 02-14-2012 at 01:51 PM.
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Banned
(02-14-2012, 01:43 PM)
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#45
Originally Posted by Corky:
Having spent some time with the game, I am cautious regarding the hype. NDA and embargoes otherwise. |
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Banned
(02-14-2012, 01:47 PM)
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#46
Originally Posted by The_Darkest_Red:
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made bish laugh until he was crying
(02-14-2012, 01:47 PM)
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i'm getting this because it seems like a pretty cool concept for a sci-fi shooter. i like the art design very much and the soundtrack is pretty dope. not to mention the guns in the demo sound like sex. but anyway, i had a blast with the demo and the first 10 minutes of the single player campaign put my fears about it to rest(was worried it was just the demo with bots). and i have been starving for a decent sci-fi game since deus ex. so i'm in, preordered and ready.
edit: to the poster above me---there is a link to a video of the first ten minutes of the single player campaign in the demo thread. at least i think that is where it is.
Last edited by legbone; 02-14-2012 at 01:49 PM.
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Member
(02-14-2012, 01:50 PM)
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#49
Originally Posted by frontieruk:
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jerking off to field goals
(02-14-2012, 01:53 PM)
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#50
Nice OT. Everything I've read about the game sounds great. The devs have said that to fully upgrade and unlock everything would take a lot of time, like 40+ hours, so the campaign is probably pretty meaty and lengthy for a shooter. The co-op impressions also make it sound like you really need good teamwork to progress in the game on hard difficulty, it's not just running through the levels gogogo-style, you gotta be careful and use teamwork. That sounds like a dream co-op game for me.
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