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Mercenaries 2 Goes Multiplatform

etoychestetoychest Registered User regular
edited February 2007 in Games and Technology
Just posted this up
While it's true that many of us here are eagerly anticipating EA and Pandemic's upcoming Mercenaries 2: World in Flames for the PS3, both companies today confirmed that the game is in development for other platforms as well, including the Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, and PC. Even better yet, all of these versions will ship concurrently this holiday season.

“Mercenaries 2: World in Flames delivers the next evolution in explosive open world gameplay - regardless of the system you play it on,” said Pandemic Studios CEO Andrew Goldman. “All four platforms are incredible gaming machines, and from the beginning we designed an experience that accentuates their individual strengths and delivers the interactive freedom and explosive action Mercenaries fans demand.”

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  • DulathDulath Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    TFA wrote:
    “All four platforms are incredible gaming machines, and from the beginning we designed an experience that accentuates their individual strengths..."

    So uh, what are the strengths of the PS2 compared to the other three platforms? What does it have that they don't, beside the massive-hueg install base that is.

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  • SilpheedSilpheed Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Woooh, the worst kept secret in the gaming world is finally revealed ;)

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  • DrezDrez Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Dulath wrote: »
    TFA wrote:
    “All four platforms are incredible gaming machines, and from the beginning we designed an experience that accentuates their individual strengths..."

    So uh, what are the strengths of the PS2 compared to the other three platforms? What does it have that they don't, beside the massive-hueg install base that is.

    No, I think that's exactly it.

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  • Vincent GraysonVincent Grayson Frederick, MDRegistered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Heh, the preview in the most recent Game Informer I received was just talking about the 360 version. Clearly this is far from unexpected.

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  • tendoboy101tendoboy101 Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    My reasons to own a ps3 keep dropping. My wallet loves multiplatform games.

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  • CyberJackalCyberJackal Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Fantastic news. I loved the original, but there was no way in hell I was going to buy a PS3 to play the sequel. I hope I get to shoot Hugo Chavez (or some facsimile of Chavez) in the face.

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  • LewiePLewieP Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    seriously? PS2 and not Wii? that is a shock. I expected 360/PS3 and maybe PC, but PS2 and not Wii seems odd.

    I mean, maybe no wii version is better than PS2 version ported over with bad controls, but it still seems odd to me.

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  • CyberJackalCyberJackal Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Why are people surprised to see PS2 still getting new games? It continues to have the largest user base of any home console.

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  • LewiePLewieP Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    indeed, but EA is publishing, and the effort to do a bad PS2 -> Wii port is minimal. I am shocked that EA wouldn't do that.

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  • GoslingGosling Looking Up Soccer In Mongolia Right Now, Probably Watertown, WIRegistered User regular
    edited February 2007
    No Wii? Boo.

    EA? Double boo.

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  • WitchsightWitchsight Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    LewieP wrote: »
    indeed, but EA is publishing, and the effort to do a bad PS2 -> Wii port is minimal. I am shocked that EA wouldn't do that.

    What is Pandemic doing...?

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  • ginguskahnginguskahn Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Woohoo :) can pick this up for the 360 now.

    Anybody know if the 1st one is BC for the 360 yet save me a google?

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  • RenzoRenzo Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    ginguskahn wrote: »
    Woohoo :) can pick this up for the 360 now.

    Anybody know if the 1st one is BC for the 360 yet save me a google?

    It's not.

    www.xbox.com/bclist

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  • CouscousCouscous Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    LewieP wrote: »
    indeed, but EA is publishing, and the effort to do a bad PS2 -> Wii port is minimal. I am shocked that EA wouldn't do that.

    Maybe they will have another company do the crappy port.

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  • ginguskahnginguskahn Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Renzo wrote: »
    ginguskahn wrote: »
    Woohoo :) can pick this up for the 360 now.

    Anybody know if the 1st one is BC for the 360 yet save me a google?

    It's not.

    www.xbox.com/bclist

    Curses!

    Ah well, roll on the sequal then!

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  • Neo RasaNeo Rasa Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    EA? Great. I can't wait to play the 360 version that only has one playable character instead of three and half the weapons available on the PS2 version. But wait I can buy new hairstyles for only $1 each.

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  • eelektrikeelektrik Southern CaliforniaRegistered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Ive been waiting for this to get officially announced for so long, I loved the first one and didnt want to buy a PS3 for the sequel. Now all we need is Lair to lose exclusivity and I can forget the PS3 even exists at all.

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  • RenzoRenzo Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Neo Rasa wrote: »
    EA? Great. I can't wait to play the 360 version that only has one playable character instead of three and half the weapons available on the PS2 version. But wait I can buy new hairstyles for only $1 each.

    1 character instead of 4, actually. There's a new female character.

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  • Neo RasaNeo Rasa Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Renzo wrote: »
    Neo Rasa wrote: »
    EA? Great. I can't wait to play the 360 version that only has one playable character instead of three and half the weapons available on the PS2 version. But wait I can buy new hairstyles for only $1 each.

    1 character instead of 4, actually. There's a new female character.

    Heh, I almost put instead of five in reference to Han Solo and Indiana Jones skins being in the original. :P

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  • ErrorError Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    EA is just publishing it. Pandemic had control of the IP, and I don't think they are interested in doing stupid shit like that. The guy specifically said he wants all the versions to be exactly the same (other than the ps2 not having co-op and decent graphics)

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  • CyberJackalCyberJackal Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Oh man, it has coop? I stopped paying attention after they said it would be PS3 only. If that's true, then that is fucking awesome.

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  • RenzoRenzo Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Error wrote: »
    EA is just publishing it. Pandemic had control of the IP, and I don't think they are interested in doing stupid shit like that. The guy specifically said he wants all the versions to be exactly the same (other than the ps2 not having co-op and decent graphics)

    I need a quote on this co-op thing. Are we talking about online co-op? I needs to know, man!

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  • OlivawOlivaw good name, isn't it? the foot of mt fujiRegistered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Oh thank God.

    But wait. No co-op on the PS2 version? God damn it.

    But wait, also for PC? Thank you Jesus!

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  • ZephosZephos Climbin in yo ski lifts, snatchin your people up. MichiganRegistered User regular
    edited February 2007
    this is good news.

    this also means that the first one will be set up for the BC list hopefully sooner rather than later.

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  • CyberJackalCyberJackal Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    I decided I'd check into this co-op talk. Found this on Gamespot:
    Gamespot wrote:
    Pandemic confirmed that split-screen co-op is presently the focus of Mercenaries 2's multiplayer offering, but admitted that an online option is being investigated.

    This was from E3 last year, so with any luck they will have both online and split-screen. I would be as giddy as a schoolgirl if that happened.

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  • DashuiDashui Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Now I don't know which version I want to get. I'm awfully tempted to get it on PC. Mods galore (hopefully)!

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  • chasmchasm Ill-tempered Texan Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    IGN's long interview specifically discusses online co-op.

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  • ShadowfireShadowfire Vermont, in the middle of nowhereRegistered User regular
    edited February 2007
    New pants needed and all that.

    However... holidays, again?! Assassin's Creed, Mass Effect, probably Smash Bros, Metroid, and Galaxy all competing for my wallet.

    I hate the holiday season...

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  • Torso BoyTorso Boy Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Between this and Assassin's Creed, I now have absolutely no reason to ever own a PS3. I'm smiling so hard my cheeks hurt.

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  • bruinbruin Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    It's finally official, yes!

    I had enough fun with the first game to get excited over this.

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  • CyberJackalCyberJackal Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    chasm953 wrote: »
    IGN's long interview specifically discusses online co-op.

    Ah, you are correct. But they never mentioned split-screen co-op. I hope that means it's a "goes without saying" sort of situation.

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  • RenzoRenzo Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    CyberJackal wrote: »
    chasm953 wrote: »
    IGN's long interview specifically discusses online co-op.

    Ah, you are correct. But they never mentioned split-screen co-op. I hope that means it's a "goes without saying" sort of situation.

    Pretty sure it means they aren't doing it at all. They're thinking about system link. Really doubt they'll do split screen, for the same reasons Crackdown didn't. The systems (PS3, 360) are literally incapable of pulling it off.

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  • eelektrikeelektrik Southern CaliforniaRegistered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Renzo wrote: »
    CyberJackal wrote: »
    chasm953 wrote: »
    IGN's long interview specifically discusses online co-op.

    Ah, you are correct. But they never mentioned split-screen co-op. I hope that means it's a "goes without saying" sort of situation.

    Pretty sure it means they aren't doing it at all. They're thinking about system link. Really doubt they'll do split screen, for the same reasons Crackdown didn't. The systems (PS3, 360) are literally incapable of pulling it off.

    On the FAQ on the Mercs 2 forums...
    Will the game feature Online Co-op?

    Currently we have only talked about and demonstrated our split-screen cooperative play. Online co-op is certainly within the realm of possibilities for the final game.

    Do both players have to stay near one another in Co-op?

    Each player can travel about the entirety of the game world, take jobs and engage in game play independent of the other player.

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  • KlykaKlyka DO you have any SPARE BATTERIES?Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    I tried playing Mercenaries on the PS2 today,after not having played it for a year or so. I never played it very far and now I remember why:

    I can't play this game running at a MAX of 15 frames. I mean, I can't even aim properly if the game just bounces between 2 frames and 10 frames in firefights.

    It's atrocious! And since the game isn't BC compatible on the 360, I can't even get the xbox version!

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  • eelektrikeelektrik Southern CaliforniaRegistered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Wow, I never heard of it being that bad on the PS2, but I dont blame you for disliking it under those circumstances. And they really do need to get the Xbox version the 360 BC list. It would give me a chance to play the game again and see its wonderful explosions on my LCD monitor via the VGA adapter.

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