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So no $20 or even $30 retail version without the headset? I never use the headset in online games anyway, but I'd rather have a physical copy of the game.
I want to kill your kind.
Why? I spent money on it, and if there is a tangible version of it available for the system (unlike XBLA and VC), I want it.
So no $20 or even $30 retail version without the headset? I never use the headset in online games anyway, but I'd rather have a physical copy of the game.
I want to kill your kind.
Why? I spent money on it, and if there is a tangible version of it available for the system (unlike XBLA and VC), I want it.
I think that's the part he's saying he wants to kill you for.
It's very frustrating when you're playing a game in which communication is a big game-play element, and nobody communicates. Of course it's also frustrating being called a goat fucker by a nine year old for two hours.
I should reiterate, then. I don't use the headset because I don't play, and am not interested in, team-based games. If it doesn't have single-player deathmatch (or something along those lines), I won't play it. So therefore, headsets in the game type that I play exclusively is used for calling me a faggot dick-muncher.
Warhawk Goes Gold
Posted by Dylan Jobe // Game Director, Warhawk
Hi Everyone – It’s been a while since I’ve made a post, but since some of you guys posted comments wanting me to jump back on, *and* the very interesting pricing debate/discussion that has been going on recently, well … here I am with a couple of important updates!?
First off, has Warhawk gone “gold�?
Hells Ya! The PSN and Blu-ray versions have gone “GOLD,†completely finished and will go on sale August 28th … just a few weeks away! We’re all really proud of the game, and those of you who got a chance to participate in the BETA know why. We can’t wait to get online with all of you so we can beat the hell out of each other!
Next, what does Warhawk cost?
Ready for this? One Million dollars!
Ok, now for reals … If you didn’t already know, SCEA is taking an exciting new approach with Warhawk – making it available for download directly from the PlayStation Store *and* releasing it at retail simultaneously. Each one has a different price. Why different pricing? A couple of reasons: first off, we wanted to give all of you the option, the retail game is more of a premium version with some expanded video content, traditional package and manual (this seems to mean a lot with some of the gamers I have spoken to), and a Jabra Bluetooth headset bundled with the game – all for $59.99!
We’re also looking at including a set of Ginsu knives, and an extra-jumbo tub of Oxy-Clean!
Alright … I’m lying about the knives and the Oxy-Clean … Oxy-Clean does work really well though and I highly recommend it.
Anyhoo, back on track ….
The PlayStation Store version will be $39.99 and I’m really glad that SCEA came through with a “good value†price for this – it’s the right thing to do.
I’m a firm believer in the Google founders’ moto “Don’t be Evil†and the $39.99 PlayStation Store price is a good example of that.
Warhawk is a great looking, great playing multiplayer game but at the end of the day, it’s a multiplayer-only game and if you decide not to get the premium version at retail with the headset, this is a great option for you – at a great price.
Like I said previously, those of you who’ve had a chance to play Warhawk, know how good it is, and why a game that is fun to play for 70+ hours offers more gameplay than a lot of single player games that cost a great deal more.
…and yes, that’s just one of the statistics that is tracked by Warhawk’s Stat system. During the BETA we saw users log crazy high numbers – 70 was by far *not* the largest … most users had over 30 and we had to ultimately turn the servers off!. Who knows how high those numbers would be if we were to keep the BETA open?
Speaking of the BETA, I’d like to let you guys know that we were watching the Warhawk Statistics database during the BETA, looking for the top players. We ultimately used the Bonus Points category since it covers all play modes, levels, vehicles, troops, weapons, kill types, etc.
So…for the top 100 players, we have prepared a “Top-BETA-Players†award that you will be receiving in the mail soon. It includes a really nice print of the box-art, signed by the team *and* a very, very limited edition metal Warhawk Wings pin! So guys and gals, please keep your eyes out for this in the coming weeks!
Well that’s all for now. Hopefully that was informative.
I think for my next post, I’d like to show all you guys some of the great work that our IT-Team has been doing “behind-the-curtainâ€. Since Warhawk is a multiplayer-only game, for those of you who choose to play online, I think it would be good for you to see some of the server work that we have done since the BETA closed.
I was initially uninterested in this, but I keep hearing positive impressions, and I crave a new multiplayer game to tide me over until Orange Box and UT3 drop.
From the videos it looks pretty good to me, but i'm not what you would call an expert on graphics - I assume they do tone them down for latency purposes.
Not to troll, but do those graphics look really really not up to PS3 par?
I know online-only games on the PC tend to be a little lower-end on the graphics scale, is that true with consoles as well?
Alternately, am I just not seeing it look really really good in motion?
Just my opinion from the beta, the charactor modles them selfs seemed alittle stiff and generic. But the environments were gorgeous (especialy the cloud effects), and all the vehicles were damn good looking too.
If its anything like the beta was then there will be no shortage of tanks, jeeps, and warhawks to have some high speed fun in, the respawn time was verry quick, so long as some one on the other team wasnt destroying your stuff on the ground.
It's up and ready for download on the Playstation Store right now. Currently at 5%. C'mon people...My PS3 is being neglected. We gots to get our [Game On].
Bamelin: It's mostly because Sony hosts dedicated servers for most of their games (Resistance, Motorstorm and Warhawk), while Microsoft relies on peer-to-peer networking with Xbox Live (though there's a couple of upcoming games that are supposed to have dedicated servers).
Um... what?
As a user of both I can almost guarantee most users don't even know the difference between dedicated servers and peer-to-peer hosting.
I believe it's because it's free, and the PS3 community is still a tighter-knit community in this early stage of its life, with less users as a whole, and less games to splinter the user base.
Buying this once I get off work, so I should be on this afternoon. But there will be a wide variance in skill levels, as there will be 4 friends and only 2 controllers, so we'll be passing it around as we play. I guess I'm going to end up with the headset even though I don't really want it, but oh well.
Bamelin: It's mostly because Sony hosts dedicated servers for most of their games (Resistance, Motorstorm and Warhawk), while Microsoft relies on peer-to-peer networking with Xbox Live (though there's a couple of upcoming games that are supposed to have dedicated servers).
Um... what?
As a user of both I can almost guarantee most users don't even know the difference between dedicated servers and peer-to-peer hosting.
I believe it's because it's free, and the PS3 community is still a tighter-knit community in this early stage of its life, with less users as a whole, and less games to splinter the user base.
Yeah, I didn't read his post properly. The dedicated servers/peer-to-peer thing explains why some XBL games are reportedly laggy, while Sonys games reportedly run very well.
The more users/people per room thing is probably due to the PS3 having just a couple of premier online titles (notably Resistance, Motorstorm and now Warhawk).
im seriously considering picking this up. I have 100 bux in EB credit just sitting there... taunting me. I wonder if its out today in Canada as well or if I have to wait the seemingly obligitory two extra days and maybe be able to get it by thursday...
decisions.... i do kinda want / need a headset for my ps3 anyway... hrmm
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So, is this available in stores yet or just for download?
Gamestop says that it ships today, which I'm assuming means arrival tomorrow. It seems somewhat unfair that you can download it off the PSN today and it not be available in stores.
Not sure if this has been mentioned yet, best buy has warhawk for 39.99 cad , apparantly until the 30th. I put a call into my local BB yesterday and was told this pricing is also available in store, and not just online.
I'll be picking up a copy later this morning, so I will see if he is being truthful with me. 39.99 for a boxed copy and a headset is an excellent deal, stopped me from downloading it last night.
Downloaded this and played for a good two hours last night. Spent most of the time getting used to the controls, but this might be something I can commit to.
Fuck Thunder Bay. Seriously. Three days ago I was in the electronics section of my store and this guy was like "oh yeah, we have copies in the back." Today I go in to pick them up and this girl is like "What? If it's not out there we don't have it." "I was told three days ago that you guys had copies in the back." *blank stare*
No luck at Future Shop either. Apparently they won't get it till Thursday. His excuse? "It's Thunder Bay, what do you expect?"
I expect to have games on the fucking day they are supposed to be in stores, that's what I fucking expect.
So I might, possibly, have it in a few hours if my mom lets me use her credit card... if.
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I think that's the part he's saying he wants to kill you for.
It's very frustrating when you're playing a game in which communication is a big game-play element, and nobody communicates. Of course it's also frustrating being called a goat fucker by a nine year old for two hours.
Nah, not based on the One Piece guy. Though a few people have mentioned it to me.
I know online-only games on the PC tend to be a little lower-end on the graphics scale, is that true with consoles as well?
Alternately, am I just not seeing it look really really good in motion?
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Just my opinion from the beta, the charactor modles them selfs seemed alittle stiff and generic. But the environments were gorgeous (especialy the cloud effects), and all the vehicles were damn good looking too.
If its anything like the beta was then there will be no shortage of tanks, jeeps, and warhawks to have some high speed fun in, the respawn time was verry quick, so long as some one on the other team wasnt destroying your stuff on the ground.
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PSN: Spruchy
Should know if this game was worth 40 bucks in a couple minutes. Currently at 94%.
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I love knifing people!
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Um... what?
As a user of both I can almost guarantee most users don't even know the difference between dedicated servers and peer-to-peer hosting.
I believe it's because it's free, and the PS3 community is still a tighter-knit community in this early stage of its life, with less users as a whole, and less games to splinter the user base.
Do... Re... Mi... So... Fa.... Do... Re.... Do...
Forget it...
Yeah, I didn't read his post properly. The dedicated servers/peer-to-peer thing explains why some XBL games are reportedly laggy, while Sonys games reportedly run very well.
The more users/people per room thing is probably due to the PS3 having just a couple of premier online titles (notably Resistance, Motorstorm and now Warhawk).
These sequels need to be made gaming industry. Get on it.
Metroid
Dynasty Warriors Gundam
Blue Dragon
I weep
decisions.... i do kinda want / need a headset for my ps3 anyway... hrmm
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Gamestop says that it ships today, which I'm assuming means arrival tomorrow. It seems somewhat unfair that you can download it off the PSN today and it not be available in stores.
Kinda makes me wish I hadn't pre-ordered it...
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10092439&catid=24374
I'll be picking up a copy later this morning, so I will see if he is being truthful with me. 39.99 for a boxed copy and a headset is an excellent deal, stopped me from downloading it last night.
edit: forgot to mention this is canadian only
Send me an invite (PSN: SOLDIER).
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No luck at Future Shop either. Apparently they won't get it till Thursday. His excuse? "It's Thunder Bay, what do you expect?"
I expect to have games on the fucking day they are supposed to be in stores, that's what I fucking expect.
So I might, possibly, have it in a few hours if my mom lets me use her credit card... if.
Do... Re... Mi... So... Fa.... Do... Re.... Do...
Forget it...