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[Voice of Reason]

Epic Games has announced its licensed its Unreal Engine 4 to Spec Ops: The Line developer YAGER, which is the first independent studio in Europe to license the tech.


“Unreal Engine 4 is, hands down, the best toolset for creating next-generation, AAA games,” said Timo Ullmann, managing director at YAGER. “Unreal Engine 3 enabled our great team to tap its full potential for the development for our award-winning game Spec Ops: The Line and beyond.

“YAGER is thrilled to be utilizing Epic’s latest technology for our foremost project as the new workflow is incredible, and Blueprint visual scripting gives us more control over building our games than ever before.”

The developer plans to use URE4 to develop it’s unannounced next-generation title, which YAGER plans to unveil in the coming months.

via VG247

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We also know that it is a First Person Shooter:

http://www.yager.de/projects/index.html

YAGER Licenses Unreal Engine 4 for Unannounced Next-Generation AAA Game

‘Spec Ops: The Line’ developer is Europe’s first independent studio to license Epic Games’ breakthrough game engine technology

CARY, N.C. and BERLIN (March 14, 2013) – Epic Games, Inc. has licensed Unreal Engine 4 to YAGER, making the “Spec Ops: The Line” creator the first independent studio in Europe to license the technology. Under the agreement, the Berlin-based developer will utilize Epic’s groundbreaking tools to craft a major next-generation title to be unveiled in the coming months.

“Unreal Engine 4 is, hands down, the best toolset for creating next-generation, AAA games,” said Timo Ullmann, managing director at YAGER. “Unreal Engine 3 enabled our great team to tap its full potential for the development for our award-winning game ‘Spec Ops: The Line’ and beyond. YAGER is thrilled to be utilizing Epic’s latest technology for our foremost project as the new workflow is incredible, and Blueprint visual scripting gives us more control over building our games than ever before.”

“With ‘Spec Ops: The Line,’ the team at YAGER demonstrated their ability to create intelligent, cinematic games with exceptional visuals, and we’re excited to watch their latest vision spring to life,” said Mike Gamble, European territory manager for Epic Games. “Unreal Engine 4 scales to teams of all sizes, and YAGER’s new project will show what talented developers can do with leading-edge tools that unleash their creative power and productivity.”

 

[LiquidMetal14]

After Spec Ops, I'm fully on board with their next game as long as it's not a disaster.

 

[Sethos]

Sounds good, can't wait to see what they come up with next.

 

[UnluckyKate]

please take my money and make me feel miserable again.

 

[funkystudent]

//Mod Edit: Since this post is confusing people, Walt Williams (the lead writer/narrative designer) never worked there, he's a 2K employee: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/walt-williams/64/896/866

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A lot of the writers of Spec Ops left a long, LONG time ago.

Will wait and see how there next game turns out because the writing was the only stand out part of Spec Ops.

 

[Voice of Reason]

A lot of the writers of Spec Ops left a long, LONG time ago.

Will wait and see how there next game turns out because the writing was the only stand out part of Spec Ops.

Solid shooting that complemented the story and impressive visuals didn't stand out?

 

[Nirolak]

I haven't found the original press release yet to see if there's any additional information about their new title.

Epic Games has announced its licensed its Unreal Engine 4 to Spec Ops: The Line developer YAGER, which is the first independent studio in Europe to license the tech.

“Unreal Engine 4 is, hands down, the best toolset for creating next-generation, AAA games,” said Timo Ullmann, managing director at YAGER. “Unreal Engine 3 enabled our great team to tap its full potential for the development for our award-winning game Spec Ops: The Line and beyond.

“YAGER is thrilled to be utilizing Epic’s latest technology for our foremost project as the new workflow is incredible, and Blueprint visual scripting gives us more control over building our games than ever before.”

The developer plans to use URE4 to develop it’s unannounced next-generation title, which YAGER plans to unveil in the coming months.

Source: http://www.vg247.com/2013/03/14/spe...licenses-ure4-for-unannounced-next-gen-title/

 

[def sim]

I should play Spec Ops later tonight to see what the fuss is all about.

 

[Sinatar]

Solid shooting that complemented the story and impressive visuals didn't stand out?

"Solid shooting". No, it was awful. The game looked fine though.

 

[strafer]

Spec Ops 2 please.

 

[Zaventem]

No useless multiplayer this time hopefully.

 

[Shadow2222]

After Spec Ops, I am really looking forward to their next game. If the story is even half as good as Spec Ops, I'll be pleased.

 

[Relaxed Muscle]

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=523851

Already a thread, just so you know it

 

[Prophet Steve]

Spec Ops could have easily been absolutely unremarkable without the writers. And I don't see them do the same trick twice again, especially with the writers gone now.

Spec Ops 2 please.

That would make little. Why would you want a sequel to that?

 

[def sim]

"Solid shooting". No, it was awful. The game looked fine though.

The worst I've read about the game is that it's a very standard shooter with nothing that really makes it stand out other than the narrative. How is the shooting awful?

 

[Relaxed Muscle]

Spec Ops was could have easily been absolutely unremarkable without the writers. And I don't see them do the same trick twice again.



That would even make less sense. Why would you want a sequel to that?

I hope they don't try the same trick again and instead continue to explore the narrative of Spec Ops, which was really good.

 

[Dance Inferno]

Yeah the lack of Spec Ops' writers really gives me pause, but I'll give them a chance to impress me.

 

[EatChildren]

A lot of the writers of Spec Ops left a long, LONG time ago.

Including the leads? It would be a shame if they were gone. I might be one of the few who maintain Spec Ops did not deliver on its narrative potential, but said potential was there in spades and I'd be keen to see the writers try their hand at another narrative.

 

[I'm an expert]

Can't wait till it's free on Plus in 4 years!

 

[Voice of Reason]

I didn't find the shooting awful at all. Only issues I had were with the cover.

 

[Prophet Steve]

I hope they don't try the same trick again and instead continue to explore the narrative of Spec Ops, which was really good.

There is nothing left to explore. It would not make sense to have it take place in the same world. Without the same plot themes the game would feel completely different. And the same plot themes are not suitable at all to be explored again.

 

[haikira]

Solid shooting that complemented the story and impressive visuals didn't stand out?

The core game mechanics were serviceable and the art direction definitely was good. But if it hadn't been turning the average military shooter on its head, and instead was one, it wouldn't have been anything special and i'm sure people wouldn't still be talking about it.

Really hope they knock out something as good, if not better, as i loved Spec Ops. But i'm inclined to agree it's not sounding likely, if it's true about the writers.

 

[grosvenor_92]

I'm down for whatever they have in store.

 

[Relaxed Muscle]

Spec Ops writers don't work for Yager anymore?

There is nothing left to explore. It would not make sense to have it take place in the same world. Without the same plot themes the game would feel completely different. And the same plot themes are not suitable at all to be explored again.

I'm talking about the narrative they achieved in Spec Ops, it could be a sci-fi game now, just keep the narrative and explore new ideas.

 

[I'm an expert]

I didn't find the shooting awful at all. Only issues I had were with the cover.

Agreed, I wasn't a fan of the controls when it came to dodging grenades. And the switch cover option seemed random sometimes depending on very small differences in distance.

 

[Opus Angelorum]

Yagerbomb!

 

[legacyzero]

Hopefully they won't take as long as Spec Ops did. I was worried about that game for a while.

 

[Imm0rt4l]

I'll keep an eye on it. But the narrative is what made spec ops special.

 

[Nirolak]

Spec Ops writers don't work for Yager anymore?

Walt Williams was a contractor and works for 2K/Take-Two.

The main question there would be who their publisher is.

 

[Derrick01]

Since it seems like the writers aren't there anymore there's no real need to get hyped for the next game. Spec Ops gameplay was alright, I'm certainly higher on it than most, but it was still nothing special. That game was all story and writing.

 

[Sinatar]

The worst I've read about the game is that it's a very standard shooter with nothing that really makes it stand out other than the narrative. How is the shooting awful?

The guns look, sound and respond poorly, enemy feedback when shooting is poor, the aiming feels loose.

 

[Sn4ke_911]

Spec Ops 2 please.

 

[Sapphire Dreams]

Wait, Spec ops writers left the team ? when did that happen ? is there an article documenting that ?

 

[Jackpot]

People should try Yager's first game, a sci-fi vehicle action game. I loved it.

 

[R3TRO]

Looking forward to this!

 

[monocle_wearing_hyrax]

Walt Williams was a contractor and works for 2K/Take-Two.

The main question there would be who their publisher is.

I think the director of The Line is still there, hopefully he has a clear idea for the next game.

 

[Relaxed Muscle]

Walt Williams was a contractor and works for 2K/Take-Two.

The main question there would be who their publisher is.

I see. I hope at least that the writters in the next game follow the kind of work Walt did, working very closely with the programers and designers. Seems like that was part of the key.

 

[Prophet Steve]

Wait, Spec ops writers left the team ? when did that happen ? is there an article documenting that ?

The main writer was temporarily hired. There is an article which was featured on GAF talking about the development of Spec Ops, but I cannot find it now.

 

[Nirolak]

Wait, Spec ops writers left the team ? when did that happen ? is there an article documenting that ?

Walt Williams never worked there, he's a 2K employee: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/walt-williams/64/896/866

 

[I'm an expert]

The guns look, sound and respond poorly, enemy feedback when shooting is poor, the aiming feels loose.

I have the absolute opposite opinion. Guns were great, aiming is perfect, and enemy feedback is WONDERFUL. If you shoot them in the legs they go down, shoot them in their weapon/arm they got knocked back, headshot is insta..

Have you ever shot someone in the leg when they're up on a raised platform or beam? They will stumble off, grab on with one hand, dangle, and then aim with one hand and shoot at you. It's great.

 

[Muzzy]

We also know that it is a First Person Shooter:

http://www.yager.de/projects/index.html

EDIT: full PR:

YAGER Licenses Unreal Engine 4 for Unannounced Next-Generation AAA Game

‘Spec Ops: The Line’ developer is Europe’s first independent studio to license Epic Games’ breakthrough game engine technology

CARY, N.C. and BERLIN (March 14, 2013) – Epic Games, Inc. has licensed Unreal Engine 4 to YAGER, making the “Spec Ops: The Line” creator the first independent studio in Europe to license the technology. Under the agreement, the Berlin-based developer will utilize Epic’s groundbreaking tools to craft a major next-generation title to be unveiled in the coming months.

“Unreal Engine 4 is, hands down, the best toolset for creating next-generation, AAA games,” said Timo Ullmann, managing director at YAGER. “Unreal Engine 3 enabled our great team to tap its full potential for the development for our award-winning game ‘Spec Ops: The Line’ and beyond. YAGER is thrilled to be utilizing Epic’s latest technology for our foremost project as the new workflow is incredible, and Blueprint visual scripting gives us more control over building our games than ever before.”

“With ‘Spec Ops: The Line,’ the team at YAGER demonstrated their ability to create intelligent, cinematic games with exceptional visuals, and we’re excited to watch their latest vision spring to life,” said Mike Gamble, European territory manager for Epic Games. “Unreal Engine 4 scales to teams of all sizes, and YAGER’s new project will show what talented developers can do with leading-edge tools that unleash their creative power and productivity.”

 

[Relaxed Muscle]

People should try Yager's first game, a sci-fi vehicle action game. I loved it.

You mean Yager's game named Yager.

 

[def sim]

The guns look, sound and respond poorly, enemy feedback when shooting is poor, the aiming feels loose.

Poor enemy feedback is a big videogame pet peeve of mine. I'll probably just play it on easy to see the story.

 

[Sinatar]

Wait, Spec ops writers left the team ? when did that happen ? is there an article documenting that ?

Well one of the lead writers was Greg Kasavin who left long enough ago to help found a new studio and develop/release Bastion.

 

[I'm an expert]

Poor enemy feedback is a big videogame pet peeve of mine. I'll probably just play it on easy to see the story.

Noooooooooo... play it on at least hard (suicide mission). It's not bad at all.

 

[def sim]

Noooooooooo... play it on at least hard (suicide mission). It's not bad at all.

I'll see what's what later.

 

[Papacheeks]

Solid shooting that complemented the story and impressive visuals didn't stand out?

Thank you, finally someone else who thought that game looked good other than me. I thought the pc version looked really sharp, just wish there was more color contrast, other than sandy colors.

Let's hope they improve the shooting and traversing, they were ok, but no where near as good as let's say new Tomb Raider, Gears, and Max Payne.

Good to know someone else besides me liked other things other than the dark story.

 

[I'm an expert]

Thank you, finally someone else who thought that game looked good other than me. I thought the pc version looked really sharp, just wish there was more color contrast, other than sandy colors.

Let's hope they improve the shooting and traversing, they were ok, but no where near as good as let's say new Tomb Raider, Gears, and Max Payne.

Good to know someone else besides me liked other things other than the dark story.

I bet it's great on pc. The PS3 version, digital, is pretty abysmal with loading and late textures.

 

[Shadow2222]

Huh. I didn't know about the writers. Well, that slightly mitigates my excitement.

 

[H3xum]

After Spec Ops, I'm fully on board with their next game as long as it's not a disaster.

Wait. So you mean to tell me you're down for games that aren't a disaster?

I like your approach to game selection