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Right in the groin! Soldier of Fortune 3!

IronRinnIronRinn Registered User regular
edited June 2007 in Games and Technology
http://kotaku.com/gaming/soldier-of-fortune%7C-pay-back/activision-confirms-sof3-rumors-abound-272868.php


This is awesome. SOF II was one of my favorite games back in the day.

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  • meatflowermeatflower Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    Looks like it's not being developed by Raven. Tsk tsk D:

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  • CouscousCouscous Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    This better have an extremely detailed damage modeling.

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  • IronRinnIronRinn Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    meatflower wrote: »
    Looks like it's not being developed by Raven. Tsk tsk D:

    Yeah, I was a little disappointed by that as well. Still, the possibility of severing limbs with a shotgun again...

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  • urahonkyurahonky Cynical Old Man Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    Oh man... This game is going to be the spotlight for violent games.

    I love it.

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  • bloodyroarxxbloodyroarxx Casa GrandeRegistered User regular
    edited June 2007
    Well kotaku is reporting this is being published by Activision's Minneapolis stupid which is Activision Value, don't get your hopes up people.

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  • KarnKarn Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    If it only has an updated Ghoul system or something like it I will be pleased. :) Especially if there are random mission generators and cheats to spawn npcs! A simple level editor would be better though. :( Very unlikely however.

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  • meatflowermeatflower Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    Karn wrote: »
    If it only has an updated Ghoul system or something like it I will be pleased. :) Especially if there are random mission generators and cheats to spawn npcs! A simple level editor would be better though. :( Very unlikely however.

    That's basically all they've talked about...I think I read something about 36 points of separation.

    They should put it into some kind of package that can be utilized by any developer. Imagine the next Hitman game with that kind of thing.

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  • VothVoth Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    I played quite a bit of SoF2. I hope they keep the fast-paced action and maybe cut-down the aimless wandering.

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  • UrianUrian __BANNED USERS regular
    edited June 2007
    Holy shit yes I am so happy

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  • scootchscootch Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    listen to bloodyroar...
    SoF3 is going to be bargain bin at best. nothing good comes out of Activision here.

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  • RookRook Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    BIt of a shame it doesn't have someone like Raven behind it as I'm a bit fed up of ragdolls and would rather see some nice bloody gibs for a change.

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  • KarnKarn Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    I really don't understand why more games don't have things like Ghoul in them. I can understand not taking it as FAR as ghoul, but there really isn't any excuse for realistic games to not have at least some kind of visible wound system.
    Also Ghoul + Hitman = instant buy.

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  • IronRinnIronRinn Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    BloodyRoarXX wrote: »
    Well kotaku is reporting this is being published by Activision's Minneapolis stupid which is Activision Value, don't get your hopes up people.

    So many firsts in one day: my first thread on this forum, my first time having someone I don't know on said forum call me stupid because of said thread...ah the memories. I'll be sure to make note of it in my memoirs.

    Regardless of the studio (or the alleged state of my mental faculties) I can't help but get excited about it. Could they fuck it up, sure (this is the same studio that does the Cabela's games after all) but I'm gonna remain a bit optimistic and hope that I can at least relive the visceral thrill of shooting someone in the kneecap.

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  • FreddyDFreddyD Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    Karn wrote: »
    I really don't understand why more games don't have things like Ghoul in them. I can understand not taking it as FAR as ghoul, but there really isn't any excuse for realistic games to not have at least some kind of visible wound system.
    Also Ghoul + Hitman = instant buy.
    Maybe they have to leave all that out to avoid the AO rating, now that the graphics are getting photorealistic. We shall soon find out.

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  • FiatilFiatil Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    IronRinn wrote: »
    BloodyRoarXX wrote: »
    Well kotaku is reporting this is being published by Activision's Minneapolis stupid which is Activision Value, don't get your hopes up people.

    So many firsts in one day: my first thread on this forum, my first time having someone I don't know on said forum call me stupid because of said thread...ah the memories. I'll be sure to make note of it in my memoirs.

    Regardless of the studio (or the alleged state of my mental faculties) I can't help but get excited about it. Could they fuck it up, sure (this is the same studio that does the Cabela's games after all) but I'm gonna remain a bit optimistic and hope that I can at least relive the visceral thrill of shooting someone in the kneecap.

    Err, when did bloodyroar insult your "mental faculties"? He was just pointing out it's being made by a studio with a less than stellar track record. I didn't notice any personal attack in there. I guess it's your first time getting way too defensive about a nonthreatening post too huh?

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  • DaedalusDaedalus Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    BloodyRoarXX wrote: »
    Well kotaku is reporting this is being published by Activision's Minneapolis stupid which is Activision Value, don't get your hopes up people.

    Will it still be using the Quake 3 engine, then?

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  • walnutmonwalnutmon Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    FreddyD wrote: »
    Karn wrote: »
    I really don't understand why more games don't have things like Ghoul in them. I can understand not taking it as FAR as ghoul, but there really isn't any excuse for realistic games to not have at least some kind of visible wound system.
    Also Ghoul + Hitman = instant buy.
    Maybe they have to leave all that out to avoid the AO rating, now that the graphics are getting photorealistic. We shall soon find out.

    I think that I kind of didn't like the guys falling on the ground screaming and pleading...

    Not sure what it is about me, but I kind of found it making me not want to play anymore. Does anyone here like ripping off the heads of small furry animals? Just a question.

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  • DashuiDashui Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    Soldier of Fortune 2 gave me such giddy pleasure. I don't know whether to be excited or disappointed with this announcement, though. While I want a next-gen Soldier of Fortune, I'm a bit put off by it being developed through a budget studio, the same one who puts out Cabela. Have they don't anything but deer and other wild animal hunting games? And I'm not expecting a large budget for amazing effects and voice talent, either. I'll hold off being optimistic and excited for now.

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  • The_SpaniardThe_Spaniard It's never lupines Irvine, CaliforniaRegistered User regular
    edited June 2007
    The Warlock wrote: »
    BloodyRoarXX wrote: »
    Well kotaku is reporting this is being published by Activision's Minneapolis stupid which is Activision Value, don't get your hopes up people.

    Will it still be using the Quake 3 engine, then?
    Ouch..

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  • SceptreSceptre Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    If this game does not have that automatic shotgun, I will be angry.

    I mean that thing just tore things apart, there would be blood EVERYWHERE.

    Not to mention limbs.

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  • FreddyDFreddyD Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    walnutmon wrote: »
    FreddyD wrote: »
    Karn wrote: »
    I really don't understand why more games don't have things like Ghoul in them. I can understand not taking it as FAR as ghoul, but there really isn't any excuse for realistic games to not have at least some kind of visible wound system.
    Also Ghoul + Hitman = instant buy.
    Maybe they have to leave all that out to avoid the AO rating, now that the graphics are getting photorealistic. We shall soon find out.

    I think that I kind of didn't like the guys falling on the ground screaming and pleading...

    Not sure what it is about me, but I kind of found it making me not want to play anymore. Does anyone here like ripping off the heads of small furry animals? Just a question.
    Isn't Soldier of Fortune a gun nut/mercenary magazine? I could definitely see them getting off on that.

    Actually, I have been wanting to play a game that made me hesitate to use deadly force for a long time, but I don't want it to be a shooter. Because in that case, you really don't have a choice, do you?

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  • IronRinnIronRinn Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    Fiatil wrote: »
    IronRinn wrote: »
    BloodyRoarXX wrote: »
    Well kotaku is reporting this is being published by Activision's Minneapolis stupid which is Activision Value, don't get your hopes up people.

    So many firsts in one day: my first thread on this forum, my first time having someone I don't know on said forum call me stupid because of said thread...ah the memories. I'll be sure to make note of it in my memoirs.

    Regardless of the studio (or the alleged state of my mental faculties) I can't help but get excited about it. Could they fuck it up, sure (this is the same studio that does the Cabela's games after all) but I'm gonna remain a bit optimistic and hope that I can at least relive the visceral thrill of shooting someone in the kneecap.

    Err, when did bloodyroar insult your "mental faculties"? He was just pointing out it's being made by a studio with a less than stellar track record. I didn't notice any personal attack in there. I guess it's your first time getting way too defensive about a nonthreatening post too huh?

    Hmm, maybe. Perhaps I misread at whom the "stupid" was directed, in which case I apologize for the sarcastic outburst.

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  • Dublo7Dublo7 Registered User regular
    edited June 2007
    Oh god, I hope this is great. Next Gen limb severing? Yes, please.

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  • RoshinRoshin My backlog can be seen from space SwedenRegistered User regular
    edited June 2007
    walnutmon wrote: »
    FreddyD wrote: »
    Karn wrote: »
    I really don't understand why more games don't have things like Ghoul in them. I can understand not taking it as FAR as ghoul, but there really isn't any excuse for realistic games to not have at least some kind of visible wound system.
    Also Ghoul + Hitman = instant buy.
    Maybe they have to leave all that out to avoid the AO rating, now that the graphics are getting photorealistic. We shall soon find out.

    I think that I kind of didn't like the guys falling on the ground screaming and pleading...

    Not sure what it is about me, but I kind of found it making me not want to play anymore. Does anyone here like ripping off the heads of small furry animals? Just a question.

    You know those guys screaming and pleading?

    Not real.

    I kid you not, mate.

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  • Triple BTriple B Bastard of the North MARegistered User regular
    edited June 2007
    I've been waiting on a possible SoF3 for about five years now. They better fucking make it at least enjoyable. Though, I certainly see the potential for another tragedy on the level of MOO3. Shit, come to think of it, I really didn't find SoF or SoFII to be that fantastic gameplay-wise. SoFII's multiplayer was a blast, but I'm starting to think maybe Raven just isn't that good a developer, and SoF3 would benefit from a new dev. I don't know why they're treating it like a budget title, though. SoF could easily be considered a top-tier IP.

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  • TubeTube Registered User admin
    edited June 2007
    It's interesting that SoF is one of the least controversial violent games, whilst also being possibly the most violent of all and also the most devoid of artistic compensation for said violence.

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  • GlalGlal AiredaleRegistered User regular
    edited June 2007
    Karn wrote: »
    I really don't understand why more games don't have things like Ghoul in them. I can understand not taking it as FAR as ghoul, but there really isn't any excuse for realistic games to not have at least some kind of visible wound system.
    What, flight simulators?
    ;-)

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  • Triple BTriple B Bastard of the North MARegistered User regular
    edited June 2007
    ecapsknalb wrote: »
    It's interesting that SoF is one of the least controversial violent games, whilst also being possibly the most violent of all and also the most devoid of artistic compensation for said violence.

    Tycho made a comment about that in one of the PA books. I can't remember which one, but he said something like Soldier of Fortune has the most gruesome hit model of any franchise, and yet it's never brought up because the people who speak out against video games have no idea what the fuck they're talking about.

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