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[abacab driver]

Ah, E3 is gonna be good.

 

[Alienous]

Whatever, the concept doesn't sound particularly interesting.

Team Nanosuit, Team Ironman, Team Iron Giant. Meh

It would seem that Activision got the major coup, and Microsoft has done well for themselves.

 

[AdventureRacing]

It's not that surprising to me, going exclusive for a new franchise can be a great idea. MS will most likely make sure the game is heavily advertised (assuming the rumor is true).

Unless MS are extremely confident in this game, I don't understand how a new IP could be considered a system seller, especially when you consider Sony's launch lineup

This doesn't make sense to me, new IP's are potentially the best system sellers.

 

[Corto]

New IPs are the cheapest exclusives probably. And we had many hits. Halo, Mass Effect, Gears, Uncharted and etc. It all depends on the quality of the game and good marketing behind it. An example is Gears of War, quality new IP with great marketing push behind it.

Resistance Fall of Man and Motorstorm sold a good amount. *insert joke about them being the only PS3 games available at the time*

The launch window can be a great opportunity to cement a new IP like this.

 

[BruiserBear]

Brag post.


http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=54000153&postcount=688

 

[Rollo Tomasi]

I'll say it again...there is zero indication that Respawn has what it takes to make a great game. They are brand new studio. Yeah sure they have a lot of people from IW, but so what? We'll see if the final product reflects their FPS pedigree, whatever remains of it.

 

[Ol No Bones]

It sounds like fun. Can't wait to see more.

 

[trmas]

Another FPS? I must be getting burned out on gaming, because this news makes me want to gag.

 

[PopcornMegaphone]

I'll say it again...there is zero indication that Respawn has what it takes to make a great game. They are brand new studio. Yeah sure they have a lot of people from IW, but so what? We'll see if the final product reflects their FPS pedigree, whatever remains of it.

Not a CoD fan, but IW was able to make a great game with CoD 4, so that is some indication. Obviously execution is key.

 

[Psycho_Mantis]

Not a CoD fan, but IW was able to make a great game with CoD 4, so that is some indication. Obviously execution is key.

Infinity Ward made the best COD games but how much of their staff is at respawn?

 

[Officerrob]

I'll say it again...there is zero indication that Respawn has what it takes to make a great game. They are brand new studio. Yeah sure they have a lot of people from IW, but so what? We'll see if the final product reflects their FPS pedigree, whatever remains of it.

Most of the guys responsible for the biggest franchise of this generation are making a new game, yet there is "zero indication" they have what it takes to make a great game? If most of these guys have proven they can deliver a AAA multi-million selling game, wouldn't that mean there is more than "zero indication" that they have what it takes?

 

[PopcornMegaphone]

Infinity Ward made the best COD games but how much of their staff is at respawn?

I don't have an exact head count but the mass exodus at IW was pretty well documented. I think it's clear there's a lot of talent at Respawn and they have the potential to make a blockbuster game.

 

[Nokterian]

Infinity Ward made the best COD games but how much of their staff is at respawn?

Almost 50% or 70% i guess a lot of key people from IW left. And those who are still at the old IW well it is all fresh blood and look how MW3 turned out...

 

[gaming_noob]

Infinity Ward made the best COD games but how much of their staff is at respawn?

As per Wikipedia, 38 out of 46 Infinity Ward employees who resigned in 2010 joined Respawn Entertainment. That's a significant number.

 

[Officerrob]

Infinity Ward made the best COD games but how much of their staff is at respawn?

Most of them: http://www.cynicalsmirk.com/who_remains_at_infinity_ward.html

 

[Miles Quaritch]

As per Wikipedia, 38 out of 46 Infinity Ward employees who resigned in 2010 joined Respawn Entertainment. That's a significant number.

Huh, didn't realise so many left for Respawn. That should put any doubts anyone has to rest, it's essentially no different from Bungie leaving MS.

 

[pompidu]

concept doesnt sound fun, but im ready to be surprised.

 

[TheLegendary]

I'll say it again...there is zero indication that Respawn has what it takes to make a great game. They are brand new studio. Yeah sure they have a lot of people from IW, but so what? We'll see if the final product reflects their FPS pedigree, whatever remains of it.

If MS is behind it it will be of at least some level of quality. They'll pump as much money/talent that's needed to make it a hit.

 

[gaming_noob]

Huh, didn't realise so many left for Respawn. That should put any doubts anyone has to rest, it's essentially no different from Bungie leaving MS.

I personally have no doubt it's going to be great. Insane Buttocks on a Subway confirmed it's going to be "Big".

 

[ciridesu]

Huh, didn't realise so many left for Respawn. That should put any doubts anyone has to rest, it's essentially no different from Bungie leaving MS.

It's only 36-38 though, plus West is no longer there. It really depends which engineers they got with them, as their game engine made CoD what it is now. Not much faith in Source, BUT, concept sounds really cool though.

 

[QaaQer]

Another FPS? I must be getting burned out on gaming, because this news makes me want to gag.

you're not alone. all those millions, and tens of thousands of person hours, all for another fps. *sigh*

 

[Jarmel]

It's only 36-38 though, plus West is no longer there. It really depends which engineers they got with them, as their game engine made CoD what it is now. Not much faith in Source, BUT, concept sounds really cool though.

Well Zampella is still there though.

 

[Officerrob]

It's only 36-38 though, plus West is no longer there. It really depends which engineers they got with them, as their game engine made CoD what it is now. Not much faith in Source, BUT, concept sounds really cool though.

8 of the 11 engineers, 2 of the 4 engineering leads, 3 of the 4 design leads, 11 of 19 from Design & Sculpting, etc. Take a look, outside of of the Art and Quality Assurance teams, almost every other team at the old Infinity Ward was gutted

http://www.cynicalsmirk.com/who_remains_at_infinity_ward.html

 

[trmas]

I'm sure the FPS will sell well, and spawn a million more knockoffs in the process. More interested to see how games like Watch dogs and tLoU do to see if they can break the FPS cycle.

 

[Gorillaz]

i hsve faith of them making a great game but for it to be a CoD4 hit? idk

 

[Rawker]

I'll say it again...there is zero indication that Respawn has what it takes to make a great game. They are brand new studio. Yeah sure they have a lot of people from IW, but so what? We'll see if the final product reflects their FPS pedigree, whatever remains of it.

lets see... the original creators of the biggest console franchise this generation form a new team and are supported by EA, one of the biggest developers, and M$ who i think has something to do with gaming. I'll say it... there is zero indication that this game doesn't have what it takes to be a great game.

 

[abacab driver]

Brag post.


http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=54000153&postcount=688

Nice one.

 

[Acorn]

8 of the 11 engineers, 2 of the 4 engineering leads, 3 of the 4 design leads, 11 of 19 from Design & Sculpting, etc. Take a look, outside of of the Art and Quality Assurance teams, almost every other team at the old Infinity Ward was gutted

http://www.cynicalsmirk.com/who_remains_at_infinity_ward.html

Would stuck being ill for a day and coming back to a ghost town.

"Why didn't anyone ask me?"

 

[PopcornMegaphone]

i hsve faith of them making a great game but for it to be a CoD4 hit? idk

I don't think anyone can expect a CoD4 type of success. That said, Respawn is capable of making a hugely popular game.

 

[Wellscha]

i hsve faith of them making a great game but for it to be a CoD4 hit? idk

That's all I need.

 

[driver116]

If securing third party exclusives is anti-consumer then so is owning first party studios. There's practically no difference aside from when the studio's exclusivity was secured and for how long.

You don't honestly believe that do you?

First party titles are built exclusively for one system without even thinking of selling on a competing platform.

 

[Archpath1]

Profit
leave
return
profit
believe.

 

[Ninja Moomin]

I personally have no doubt it's going to be great. Insane Buttocks on a Subway confirmed it's going to be "Big".

going to be amazing... Remember the reaction to modern warfare at e3...

what if this repeats that trick...

 

[Miles Quaritch]

going to be amazing... Remember the reaction to modern warfare at e3...

what if this repeats that trick...

Going to be much harder as there's going to be a lot more competition. I expect a great many MMO style FPS games this generation, especially in the first two years.

 

[GavinGT]

You don't honestly believe that do you?

First party titles are built exclusively for one system without even thinking of selling on a competing platform.

So you'd say that third party exclusives are fine as long as the deal is brokered before development starts?

 

[Kun Aguero]

The source said multiplayer would support 16 players but that Respawn would add AI-controlled characters to make the action more frenetic and to give novice players a greater chance to score some kills.

I hope that's not true, adding weak AI into a multiplayer shooter for easy kills is nothing short of laughable.

 

[Stripper13]

So you'd say that third party exclusives are fine as long as the deal is brokered before development starts?

I made a similar point in the Durango problems thread. There's little to no benefit to the consumer - for first party exclusives.
For the manufacturer there are benefits, and these are quite easily replicated by tearing cheques for 3rd party exclusives. But in terms of being the consumer/player - exclusives are either a bad thing - or bragging rights, nothing more.

 

[thesuperfunk]

As somebody who will most probably end up in the Sony camp next-gen ... I don't think I'll lose much sleep over another futuristic FPS.

 

[Izick]

So we've been talking about CoD 4 a lot, so I'm just curious, has anyone played it recently (the multiplayer that is)? Is there still people playing it? I actually found my old CoD 4 disc a few weeks ago and have been tempted to play it just to see how it holds up.

 

[AgentChris]

So we've been talking about CoD 4 a lot, so I'm just curious, has anyone played it recently (the multiplayer that is)? Is there still people playing it? I actually found my old CoD 4 disc a few weeks ago and have been tempted to play it just to see how it holds up.

MP is fucked.

 

[Izick]

MP is fucked.

Not even worth popping the disc in?

 

[AgentChris]

Not even worth popping the disc in?

It's worth it to see what some people are doing. Weird glitches all over the place.

 

[Uno Venova]

Not even worth popping the disc in?

If it's 360 no, on PS3 you'll get into a hacked lobby 1/3 of the time.

 

[Face it Tiger..]

It's worth it to see what some people are doing. Weird glitches all over the place.

Bug the IW enforcers.


one day they shall listen to us ants. ;_;

 

[AgentChris]

If it's 360 no, on PS3 you'll get into a hacked lobby 1/3 of the time.

Yep. Big head, super sprint and some other crazy stuff.

 

[Izick]

That's a shame. I'll just pass then. Thinking about trying the SP to see how it plays up, but I'm not sure.

 

[ii Stryker]

expect more of this. much more. microsoft are going to be completely ruthless when it comes to leverage.

MS is more forward thinking then Nintendo and simply has more money then Sony which is what will allow them to more aggressive in this regard. Plus their internally developed stuff wasn't launch release worthy.

The modified source engine rumor is a bit puzzling. While the engine was top of the line in 2004 it hasn't aged well at all IMO. And to compare the GFX of Respawns game to the BF4 Fising in Baku vid is completely ridiculous given that that demo was running on a $700 GPU.

 

[GavinGT]

The modified source engine rumor is a bit puzzling. While the engine was top of the line in 2004 it hasn't aged well at all IMO. And to compare the GFX of Respawns game to the BF4 Fising in Baku vid is completely ridiculous given that that demo was running on a $700 GPU.

All the Call of Duty games use a modified version of the Quake III Arena engine, so I wouldn't read too much into that.

 

[nib95]

I wonder how much they paid for that? I'm actually all for third party exclusives, but if it's always online, it's a no buy just on principle.

 

[statham]

Most of them: http://www.cynicalsmirk.com/who_remains_at_infinity_ward.html

wow, had no idea that many. The Respawn game should be pretty good then.