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[iavi]

Oh the full soundtrack has been listed?

Not yet. I'm going off of what was said in the stream. The dubstep mixes were for commissioned by EA for promotion only, he said, but the skrillex one did make it into the game.

 

[MarshMellow96]

Yeah, I want to play through the whole game with that Skrillez track on.

 

[Flunkie]

Boo! I wanted a whole soundtrack of duuuuuuuuub.

 

[Defunkled]

I apologize if this has been asked before, but does anyone know when the review embargo ends?

 

[frontieruk]

I apologize if this has been asked before, but does anyone know when the review embargo ends?

Previews are appearing
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2012/feb/16/synicate-games-review?newsfeed=true

 

[Messofanego]

Should hope so lol, I'm off to see if I can join Messofanego for so co-op on LIVE
*bugger missed him

I can't believe I wasted like 4 hours playing with you, so addictive. GG.

 

[frontieruk]

I can't believe I wasted like 4 hours playing with you, so addictive. GG.

I know! I'm glad Haze knows I'm always shoddy when I start playing or we could of been in trouble, at least by the end of it we were pulling our weight lol

 

[frontieruk]

Yeah, I want to play through the whole game with that Skrillez track on.

Use the 360 custom playlist and you can

 

[frontieruk]

Well with the starbreeze layoffs and the lead co-op programmer being Not super satisfied, anyone else getting a bad vibe :-/

 

[AgentOtaku]

Well with the starbreeze layoffs and the lead co-op programmer being Not super satisfied, anyone else getting a bad vibe :-/

Nah, every dev would like extra time. They said themselves before they wish they'd got a competitive MP in there

The layoffs are to be expected considering the project was finished

I'm sure everything is fine

 

[frontieruk]

Nah, every dev would like extra time. They said themselves before they wish they'd got a competitive MP in there

The layoffs are to be expected considering the project was finished

I'm sure everything is fine

Tbh as long as the coop works I'm good as Messofanego can confirm after last nights rampages lol

 

[clutch.as.it.gets.]

Many leads of the riddick and the darkness games left starbreeze over the last years and formed machinegames. It will be interesting to see if the remaing staff at starbreeze is up to the task.

 

[frontieruk]

Win an Radeon 6870


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Finally got around to accepting your FR SkoomaSuckinSwit after I realised I knew the GT and couldn't find it on my recently met players list lol

 

[Data West]

Many leads of the riddick and the darkness games left starbreeze over the last years and formed machinegames. It will be interesting to see if the remaing staff at starbreeze is up to the task.

Certainly. I'm still just super bummed out that it's not the sci-fi gta third person game it was originally going to be. And their focus on co-op that I have no interest in.

 

[Mechazawa]

Certainly. I'm still just super bummed out that it's not the sci-fi gta third person game it was originally going to be.

Is there any basis in this? I thought that Paradox guy was just bullshitting.

 

[Reckless Onion]

The only thing that bothers me about the controls (on console) is that the turn speed is the same while ADS and normal view.
Practically every FPS on console makes ADS speed way slower for them precise shots, really weird they didn't do it like that.

 

[frontieruk]

The only thing that bothers me about the controls (on console) is that the turn speed is the same while ADS and normal view.
Practically every FPS on console makes ADS speed way slower for them precise shots, really weird they didn't do it like that.

See that doesn't bother me I actually prefer it to the norm you describe.

 

[Dead to Rights]

Has there been any PS3 footage from the single player scenario posted anywhere online yet?

 

[The Antitype]

As a huge fan of the classic game... I am PSYCHED for this game.

My life needs more cyberpunk.

 

[Barack Lesnar]

As a huge fan of the classic game... I am PSYCHED for this game.

My life needs more cyberpunk.

Tell me about it. I can't get enough of these futuristic (but not toooo in the future) settings. We've been lucky to get Deus Ex HR and now Syndicate in just 6 or 7 months.

 

[JB1981]

This demo surprised. Game is pretty awesome

 

[frontieruk]

Has there been any PS3 footage from the single player scenario posted anywhere online yet?

It's in the OT the video with the graph image, it's in German but it's about 8 mins of ps3 play

 

[Jhriad]

Does anyone know if there will be split screen co-op? I'd like to be able to play this with my roommate and it'd be cool if we could split screen it and play with two friends of ours (that would be split screening as well).

 

[frontieruk]

Does anyone know if there will be split screen co-op? I'd like to be able to play this with my roommate and it'd be cool if we could split screen it and play with two friends of ours (that would be split screening as well).

No split screen coop, starbreeze wanted to keep the game looking good.

@theDeadmoo5e There won't be. We wanted to create it with the best graphics that we could, and with it, we wouldn't be able to achieve that.
https://mobile.twitter.com/#!/Syndicate/status/170297242727628801

In reply to

@Syndicate will there be a split-screen option for coop?
https://mobile.twitter.com/#!/theDeadmoo5e/status/170291567167418369

 

[endlessflood]

Has there been any PS3 footage from the single player scenario posted anywhere online yet?

Yeah, CVG posted some footage (it was in the co-op demo thread):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJQQ-DzwEo8&hd=1

 

[Barack Lesnar]

No split screen coop, starbreeze wanted to keep the game looking good.

@theDeadmoo5e There won't be. We wanted to create it with the best graphics that we could, and with it, we wouldn't be able to achieve that.
https://mobile.twitter.com/#!/Syndicate/status/170297242727628801

In reply to

@Syndicate will there be a split-screen option for coop?
https://mobile.twitter.com/#!/theDeadmoo5e/status/170291567167418369

Nice, I'm glad they took this route.

 

[frontieruk]

Nice, I'm glad they took this route.

I'm fairly sure other sacrifices would of had to be made as well so I'm supportive of it, but understand to some it'll be a deal breaker.

 

[Unhandled Exception]

I'm in for the *looks at OP*... PC... version.

 

[frontieruk]

I'm in for the *looks at OP*... PC... version.

I took PC off as no one seemed interested :-/
I'll probably be on that list too, my better half owes me a present and I'd quite like to it in its pc glory for sp at least, and id bet dennis4k will bite as well.

 

[FalconPinch!]

The demo is sooo addictive. Looking forward to this one.

Oh, hai Gaf.

 

[frontieruk]

The demo is sooo addictive. Looking forward to this one.

Oh, hai Gaf.

Hai to uz 2

 

[Unhandled Exception]

I fear its a lost cause but PC GAF REPRESENT!

 

[the anime man]

Very excited for this game. Starbreeze is one of my favorite devs and the demo was fun as hell. Can't wait to play the full game.

 

[nHDR]

I like the art direction and look of this game. Getting that Neo-Tokyo vibe. I'll probably wait for a price drop since I've heard its less than 10 hours long. Still, looks like its gonna be an amazing 10 hours!

 

[Reckless Onion]

See that doesn't bother me I actually prefer it to the norm you describe.

Problem with me is i like my sens way up, really fast. That makes ADS really difficult for me. They even have a acceleration tuning in the options so they care about the controls, wouldn't be that much trouble to have a extra option to tune the ADS speed.

 

[Corky]

I fear its a lost cause but PC GAF REPRESENT!

Would love impressions, performance, visual options, UI etc.

Butcher Bay is one of my favorite games of all time, I want nothing more than to buy syndicate but considering the turmoil behind the scenes ( layoffs and what have you ) combined with the day +1 review embargo and that it's a modern multiplatform game ( i.e playing russian roulette with the pc version ) I'd be proper surprised if it was a decent pc port.

 

[frontieruk]

I fear its a lost cause but PC GAF REPRESENT!

Can't preload it yet

Would love impressions, performance, visual options, UI etc.

Butcher Bay is one of my favorite games of all time, I want nothing more than to buy syndicate but considering the turmoil behind the scenes ( layoffs and what have you ) combined with the day +1 review embargo and that it's a modern multiplatform game ( i.e playing russian roulette with the pc version ) I'd be proper surprised if it was a decent pc port.

I remember picking up Butcher bay for the OG xbox thinking it was going to be another run of the mill FPS, I was wrong, and glad of it. The minimum system requirements look similar to that of Alan Wake, and those are given as a guide to getting 30fps so I'm fairly happy it's run ok, impressions are hard to come by and what eye candy they've added for the PC version if any, though I'm hopeful that they used the time asved by not making the PC demo to at least give PC gamers some options that console gamers don't.

Thank you for ordering Syndicate™ from Origin. The game is now available for pre-load. To begin, please follow these steps:

Launch the Origin Client and login to your account.
Click on the “My Games” tab and find the Syndicate™ icon.
Click “Ready To Download” and follow the prompts to download the game.
On 23 February 2012, you will be ready to play when Syndicate™ releases.

Hmmm a day early or did they get the release date wrong?

 

[faulty_fork]

Hmm there's a video which shows the whole first mission on youtube now. Don't know if I want to link it though since it's uploaded by someone named pirategaming. Probably playing the leaked 360 version.

 

[Spookie]

I'd be proper surprised if it was a decent pc port.

I'd be on board if they were more open on the PC development of the game. The late port of Butcher Bay was excellent much like how Alan Wake has been handled this week. Alas I'm not holding out much hold and because of that my money stays in my wallet.

 

[RS4-]

Any huge differences between console versions? I can pick up either one today if the weather stops screwing me over.

Or PC differences as well (aside from the usual stuff like graphics)

 

[S1kkZ]

Any huge differences between console versions? I can pick up either one today if the weather stops screwing me over.

Or PC differences as well (aside from the usual stuff like graphics)

nothing huge (judging by the demo), 360 is a bit better.

 

[frontieruk]

Any huge differences between console versions? I can pick up either one today if the weather stops screwing me over.

Or PC differences as well (aside from the usual stuff like graphics)

if you have a decent sound system hooked up ps3 audio is better according to AgentOtaku

 

[EagleEyes]

if you have a decent sound system hooked up ps3 audio is better according to AgentOtaku

Yeah but AgentOtaku looks hard for reasons to convince himself to go with the PS3 version of any multiplat game.

 

[Sinatar]

if you have a decent sound system hooked up ps3 audio is better according to AgentOtaku

If there is anyone you should ignore when it comes to opinions on multiplatform stuff it's AO.

 

[AgentOtaku]

If there is anyone you should ignore when it comes to opinions on multiplatform stuff it's AO.

Yeah but AgentOtaku looks hard for reasons to convince himself to go with the PS3 version of any multiplat game.

aaawwww cmon

I'm pretty obsessive about the shit

So bad that i've rebout games multiple times and sometimes wish I didn't even own multiple consoles so I didn't have to dedicate time figuring this stuff out

That being said, yeah I have a preference for the triple but if the 360 version is leagues ahead, i'm not gonna just ignore that.

Thankfully we are at this point this gen where most of the time, I can just buy it for the platform I prefer. And yeah i'm damn happy when there is in fact console parity cause I know the system is a bitch to work with, so I further appreciate when the devs put in the time.

if you have a decent sound system hooked up ps3 audio is better according to AgentOtaku

PS3 version has the expected 7.1 but also some surprising low-end that just isn't in the 360 audio mix

Similar to say Crysis1 for Xbox/PS3 ....though that's the only thing Crysis1 on PS3 has going for it because it's pretty fucking terrible port. Avg FPS being 20-25.

 

[TheVisualizer]

Any huge differences between console versions? I can pick up either one today if the weather stops screwing me over.

Or PC differences as well (aside from the usual stuff like graphics)

get the 360 version and we can squad up

 

[Dan]

My interest declined when it turned out to be heavily focused on online co-op. I don't have friends who play these kinds of games, and playing with strangers just isn't the same. I was hoping for a big single player campaign :/

 

[Slayer-33]

Game came out of nowhere for me, highly tempting with that $20 credit from ama.

 

[AgentOtaku]

My interest declined when it turned out to be heavily focused on online co-op. I don't have friends who play these kinds of games, and playing with strangers just isn't the same. I was hoping for a big single player campaign :/

SP campaign is supposedly 8-10 hours

Coop, along with Left 4 Dead (honestly better than), is one of the few that actually completely works even with total strangers.

 

[smr00]

How good is COOP without a mic? Because i have a pair of tritton 720s and the mic broke awhile back and since i live in an apartment with paper thin walls headphones are my source of audio and until i can afford a new pair of cans w/ a mic i am without a mic.

Will i be shunned out of public coop for not having one?