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http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3146905

Word out of Namco today is that its forthcoming Xbox 360 title, Frame City Killer, has officially been delayed until summer 2006 so it can receive the tender loving polish that it needs under the publisher's development wings. The game, built on the shoulders of Epic's Unreal Engine 3.0, FCK puts the player in the role of a freelance hitman tasked to track down a psycho-terrorist named Kahn who's threatening to unleash a deadly bio-mechanical virus upon Frame City's cyber-network. Yeah, that's right, FCK's kinda cyberpunk like that -- can you hang?

This announcement comes nipping on the heel of a batch of recently released (or possibly leaked?) screenshots where FCK looked literally no better than a Dreamcast game. Unsurprisingly, the hardcore forum community ignited in an angry and disappointed fervor. If there's any evidence that developers and publishers are listening directly to the masses, this FCK delay could be it.

We also contacted Namco and got their official response: "Thanks for your interest in FCK. The game is slated to come out in the second half of 2006 (likely summer). No reason for the delay -- just polishing the game so our second Xbox 360 title looks great!"

Sounds like summer it is, folks. In the meantime, enjoy the drought of Xbox 360 titles in the first half of 2006! <--- ZINGER!

 

[Wollan]

Never knew this was running on the U3 engine.

 

[Mejilan]

FCK!!!

Psyche. Wasn't interested in it anyway. Just wanted to say 'FCK!!!'

And now I did. Thank you.

 

[belgurdo]

I wonder how many reviewers are going to use "FCK This" as a tagline

 

[Wario64]

 

[Snaku]

FCK it all!

 

[Calidor]

now wait for the love football announcement

 

[Idioteque]

They need to just cancel the damn game.

 

[Reilly]

damnit! We shouldn't have said anything.

 

[jj984jj]

They need to just cancel the damn game.

But then what's going to sabotage the 360?

 

[theREBELins]

They need to just cancel the damn game.

Fuck no

 

[OpinionatedCyborg]

FCK no

Get with the times.

 

[VALIS]

Unsurprisingly, the hardcore forum community ignited in an angry and disappointed fervor. If there's any evidence that developers and publishers are listening directly to the masses, this FCK delay could be it.

<steeples fingers>

Excellent. Thank you, trolls!

 

[black_13]

Sad thing is, it's still going to suck.

Namco=bad at action games

 

[FightyF]

FCK Yeah!

 

[Joico]

Indeed.

 

[Mrbob]

First half software drought?

DoA4, Full Auto, Fight Night 3, GRAW, Splinter Cell Double Agent, The Outfit, Oblivion...is Che turning on the 360 already? He must have seen some PS3 stuff.

 

[JackFrost2012]

They need to just cancel the damn game.

you have to walk before you can run

 

[Shinobi]

I can't get over how similiar that looks to Midtown Madness.

1.

 

[sprsk]

The combat footage looked cool so im glad they are taking some extra time with this.

 

[Master Chito]

First half software drought?

DoA4, Full Auto, Fight Night 3, GRAW, Splinter Cell Double Agent, The Outfit, Oblivion...is Che turning on the 360 already? He must have seen some PS3 stuff.

Hopefully he hasnt seen "Fatal Inertia". :lol

 

[PhoenixDark]

Mission Accomplished, GAF Victorious

 

[BioFan]

since I'll be getting this, I hope they'll delay it as much as they need to, and make this one of 360's FCKing AAA title...

 

[Ganondorf>Link]

Now we know GAF has power! Next step: to take over the world.

 

[Dr. Kitty Muffins]

I would just delay it until at least the fall but that is just me. 5-6 months will probably only lead to just a graphics overhaul.

 

[chespace]

I just got back from playing Killzone 2 and OMGWTFBBQ... psyche!

Anyway, 6 Xbox 360 games in the next 6 months... well, I guess that's not quite a drought, but what if you don't care for military shooters, Splinter Cell, and western RPGs?

Answer: Well then I guess you shouldn't have fucking bought an Xbox 360!

p.s. - I just saw the new intro sequence for the 1UP Show today. I can't get that intro song outta my head! You'll see what I mean come this Friday.

 

[NME]

But then what's going to sabotage the 360?

Oh, that? I wouldn't worry about that until they cancel the 36x.

 

[Wario64]

New intro sequence...cool, I always thought the current intro was a bit geeky

6 X360 games eh....well at least we got XBLA games, right? Street Fighter 2 woohaw

 

[Son of Godzilla]

Sabotage 360 is still on, this is just the software drought contingency plan.

 

[Chony]

Just tighten up the graphics on level 2.

 

[Haklong]

Just tighten up the graphics on level 2.

LMAO

I hate those commercials.


All new consoles have a slow period. Hopefully it isn't the norm with this gen because of longer development time.

But I would get to save some damn money so I don't know.

 

[Sysgen]

Anyway, 6 Xbox 360 games in the next 6 months... well, I guess that's not quite a drought, but what if you don't care for military shooters, Splinter Cell, and western RPGs?

Answer: Well then I guess you shouldn't have fucking bought an Xbox 360!

From: http://www.ga-forum.com/showthread.php?t=79132

Gates noted that Xbox 360 has also become a powerful application for high-definition television, adding that nine out of 10 Xbox 360 owners currently own or intend to purchase a high-definition television set.* He announced that more than 50 new high-definition Xbox 360(TM) games will be available by June 2006

So which is it? 6 or 50 :lol

Edit: Mostly arcade stuff I presume.

 

[Yamaha98]

Did GAF's "wallguy" remarks also make Rare turn up the graphics in PD0?

 

[zero44]

I am deeply saddened that this has been pushed back.

 

[Snaku]

Anyway, 6 Xbox 360 games in the next 6 months... well, I guess that's not quite a drought, but what if you don't care for military shooters, Splinter Cell, and western RPGs?

Answer: You wouldn't have gotten an Xbox 360 since those are basically the genres/titles that were most supported on the original Xbox.

 

[Haklong]

From: http://www.ga-forum.com/showthread.php?t=79132



So which is it? 6 or 50 :lol

Edit: Mostly arcade stuff I presume.

50 FROM LAUNCH. Che was refering to the 6 games MrBob posted. They have what, 20 games out now. So by June they hope to have 50. Will they? Who knows.

 

[Speevy]

Stop acting like the 360 is the Nintendo 64. Were you not paying attention to how steadily the Xbox was supported? 750+ games, last I checked.

 

[Duderz]

Just tighten up the graphics on level 2.

:lol

 

[Bebpo]

50 FROM LAUNCH. Che was refering to the 6 games MrBob posted. They have what, 20 games out now. So by June they hope to have 50. Will they? Who knows.

They'll hit that if they include XBLA games, but if they're only counting real games no way. If there's 20 games out now and 1-2 a month max (starting in feb since it doesn't seem like there are any Jan releases) for 5 months then they'll be lucky to hit 30 titles total.

 

[Haklong]

They'll hit that if they include XBLA games, but if they're only counting real games no way. If there's 20 games out now and 1-2 a month max (starting in feb since it doesn't seem like there are any Jan releases) for 5 months then they'll be lucky to hit 30 titles total.

Which is why I said, who knows. Most likely not. But Bill Gates didn't say 50 in June. He said they will have 50 games by June. Meaning launch to June. I just see a lot of people reading that wrong and just wanted to clarify it. Wasn't going OMG the 360 WILL HAVE 50 GAMES IN JUNE ALONE. Again, I said who knows.

 

[Speevy]

We haven't hit the regular next-generation release period yet, which is largely determined by Sony's speed to market. Anything the 360 gets before then is a bonus.

 

[Joseph Merrick]

We haven't hit the regular next-generation release period yet, which is largely determined by Sony's speed to market. Anything the 360 gets before then is a bonus.

:lol What's the thinking here, that there's no way anyone should expect them to be able to perform independantly?

 

[Speevy]

:lol What's the thinking here, that there's no way anyone should expect them to be able to perform independantly?

No, but most developers aren't ready, which means mostly 1st party exclusives, ports, and a few big project exclusives.

After E3, the floodgates should open.

 

[Greenpanda]

Just tighten up the graphics on level 2.

I know it's been said already, but this post is great

 

[Mrbob]

I just got back from playing Killzone 2 and OMGWTFBBQ... psyche!

Anyway, 6 Xbox 360 games in the next 6 months... well, I guess that's not quite a drought, but what if you don't care for military shooters, Splinter Cell, and western RPGs?

You don't own a 360 and am waiting for PS3.

At least the next 6 months looks better than the 6 months which occurred after the PSP launch and the 10 months it took for the DS and the year it took Xbox to go from Halo to Splinter Cell.

 

[Speevy]

Between Halo and Splinter Cell the Xbox went online with Mech Assault, and had Jet Set Radio Future, Morrowind, Rallisport Challenge, Moto GP, Steel Batallion, Shenmue 2, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and others. There was stuff to play.

 

[chespace]

That said, the Xbox 360 isn't the only system in the middle of a drought. Most of the industry is pretty slow right now, unfortunately.

I play DOA4 (and curse Itagaki's name) everyday so I do love me some 360.

 

[Shard]

That said, the Xbox 360 isn't the only system in the middle of a drought. Most of the industry is pretty slow right now, unfortunately.

Yea, it is called January.

 

[Speevy]

2006 is like 2001. We'll get the good stuff near the end, and it won't stop.

 

[Brandon F]

I play DOA4 (and curse Itagaki's name) everyday so I do love me some 360.

Yea, and you still haven't accepted my friend invite...jerk!