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[The Secret World] - Cthulhu is all over this
Zzulu
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Official description:
Norwegian studio Funcom is working on its next massively multiplayer game, The Secret World, which will let you explore an alternate version of the modern world where old wives' tales and occult superstition have become reality and dark forces are attacking the world. Your role in the game will be to join one of three secret societies and do battle with the encroaching evil all over the world.
Imagine if every myth, conspiracy theory and urban legend was true. Imagine a world where you can become anything you want to be, without restrictions such as classes or levels. This is the premise for The Secret World, Funcom’s upcoming massively multiplayer online game set in the modern-day real world.
Join a Secret Society!
Imagine a world where entire governments are swayed by the hidden hand and word of secret societies. In The Secret World you get to join these secret societies. The Illuminati, the Dragon and the Templars – each stand united in their war against the rising darkness, but divided in their pursuit for power. What secret society you choose to join will have profound, long-lasting effects on your gameplay experience.
No Classes or Levels!
Experience a game that has no classes or levels. Truly freeform character customization allows you to create the alter-ego that you want to play. Choose from hundreds of different powers for your character without ever having to re-roll, completely eliminating the need to follow a set path of progression throughout the game. Choose the powers, the weapons and the clothing that you want to use.
Ok! So, Funcom (The very norwegian developers behind MMO's such as Age of Conan and Anarchy Online) have announced their new project.
They've sporadically released information regarding their project, which they've named "The Secret World", and all things seem to point at a supernatural MMO experience sprinkled with the the undead, crazy cults, ancient evils, boogeymen and all sorts of mythological monstrosities.
With a new game director working on this title, (the man behind Dreamfall and The Longest Journey) can we expect Funcom to actually release a hit this time?
Official Site (don't forget to sign up for beta!)
http://www.thesecretworld.com/
Viral Site;
http://www.darkdaysarecoming.com/
VIDEOS:
Gameplay Videos from PAX:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zwWThJUxQg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ye-IyX656Qk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAPuySimb7U
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yqa1hRFoYw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZnHX28qQ5UCGI:
Cool cinematic piece
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dye1rTS4RtkAnother cool cinematic piece
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9BxPiAZu9EAnd a third!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVbao4RSMOkRagnar speaks of the game
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/47696.html
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I really hope it'll be a fun Lovecraftian MMO.
but still
there are some zombie-esque and undead things there
Direct link to the official forum: http://www.darkdemonscrygaia.com/
*edit*
As for those saying they are getting a Lovecraftian vibe from this...
Steam, PSN, XBL, Xfire and everything else JamesDM
It looks pretty good for what's likely an Alpha.
Besides, depending on how they style the rest of the graphics it could mesh well with them.
My beef with those screenshots is that for a post apocalyptic MMO, it doesn't look very...post apocalyptic.
Also, holding off a horde of zombies from inside a diner would be pretty fucking awesome.
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the good parts of it, at least.
XBL
Does anyone know if Hellgate: London had buildings like the one described here, I feel like it might have for some reason.
Steam, PSN, XBL, Xfire and everything else JamesDM
It did, but they were pretty rare.
See, I think I remember liking that, so if this game has them, I feel like I would also like those.
Steam, PSN, XBL, Xfire and everything else JamesDM
I wouldn't try another funcom MMO until 2 months after release.
I play Blazblue, Soul Calibur 4, Street Fighter 4 and soon Tekken 6... yeah... so add me if you want to play any of those.
I'm just not going to try it at all. They make one MMO and it fails, so instead of trying to fix things they just move on to their next project? No thanks.
Playing an MMO one year after release = More Polish but a pretty dead newbie zone.
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Im not much of an MMOer but cthulhuness has my interest piqued.
When is GDC?
Considering that the technology used to make AoC was always intended to be used with The Secret World, I wouldn't call that moving on to their next project. From what I recall TSW was in development at the same time AoC was, if not before. Frankly AoC seemed more like a cash grab to fund other projects anyway. Not to say that they should just let AoC go, but I never expected anything from it.
It's not another generic fantasy game, and it's not some IP boondoggle. That's enough for me to keep an eye on it.
Isn't stereotypical high fantasy? VERY INTERESTED
I mean, prior to release one of the big selling points of the game was the original lead developer saying over and over again "IT HAS TITTIES!". Plus, they pushed AoC out the door early. For a company that seems to put out a game once in half a decade to a decade, that's not a good business strategy unless you have something big lined up.
What i'm interested in seeing is if they can optimize the engine for this game so that people who don't have cutting edge machines can play. AoC still has issues with people not being able to play because they don't meet the requirements, which, for a MMO, is terrible, even though the game itself is beautiful.
Yeah, yknow who would be awesome to make a Cthulu inspired post apocalyptic MMO? Bill Roper and the guys who made diablo. Yeah, that would be fantastic.
Oh wait....
I put a fair bit of hours into it but it just didnt have the same draw that diablo II had, it was also managed like crap.
I did love my marksman, pew pew pew.