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Kane & Lynch: Dead Men
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Kane and Lynch: Dead Men is an upcoming (due out in November) PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 game from I/O Interactive, the creators of the Hitman series as well as Freedom Fighters (which was basically Red Dawn in New York City).
Promo material for the game describes it as
I call it the closest thing to a video game version of the movie Heat that we'll ever get.
heres the plot quoted from wikipedia
Kane
Kane starts out as a normal father of two, working as a consultant for large companies that outsource work to other countries. His relatively normal life takes a turn for the worse when his two-year-old son finds his gun, shoots himself with it and dies two weeks after. Kane is unable to cope and seeing the blame put squarely on him by his wife, he skips the country. He becomes a mercenary, and after six years of putting his acquired skills to good work, he is contacted by a mysterious group known only as The Seven.
"A brotherhood of unlimited power", The Seven are looking to add Kane to their ranks. They promise him riches which also come with stringent rules. If those rules are ever broken, Kane is a dead man. He works for the mercenary organization for thirteen years. When their retirement job in the US goes horribly wrong, Kane's entire team ends up dead (or so he thinks). He manages to escape with a fortune in diamonds. He flees to Venezuela, but the authorities catch up to him and he is sentenced to death. It is unknown where or how Kane got the distinctive scar running from his forehead, across his right eye down to his right cheek. It should be noted that Kane cares alot about his daughter, knowing that he'll die when he gets the money, but his daughter will be spared. He does not show these emotions to others as is seen in the newest background from their website.
Lynch
Lynch worked out of several Detroit warehouses. He also suffers from severe schizophrenia which requires extensive medication. He came home from work one day to find his wife dead, but because he is prone to blackouts during which he commits atrocious acts of brutality, he isn't sure whether or not he had anything to do with it; a jury sentences him to death.
Initial encounter
The two men meet on a transport to death row. Lynch tells Kane to cover his head, the transport is violently ambushed and crashes (breaking Kane's nose; hence the plaster-cast he sports). What at first seems like a rescue attempt is, in fact, a kidnapping. Apparently, four members of The Seven who survived the disastrous retirement job, have come back to square things with Kane. They offer him a deal: they'll only kill him and spare his wife and daughter if he returns the money. Kane accepts the deal. Lynch tasked with watching over Kane by the mercenaries; Kane and Lynch have to work together to regain the fortune, so that Kane's family may survive.
Gameplay
The player will take the role of Kane during the game (Lynch is controlled by the AI, or by a second player in co-op mode). The plan is to incorporate Kane and Lynch's personalities into the game mechanics. Where Kane is more subtle and employs finesse, Lynch is a loose cannon, and may be liable to up the ante to full combat. This system is currently still in the testing phase.
There will also be an element of squad-based combat. At times, Kane may control a squad which he can guide using simple instructions. Kane's personality will also play a part here, as he has a reputation for leaving his team behind, initially he will only be able to hire low-life scum, who might not obey his commands. As the game progresses, more professional help will become available.
Lynch Trailer
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Jenny Trailer
link
Kane Trailer (brand new)
link
Liked the level in Rainbow Six Vegas where you start out on the street in front of the casino? Like the movie Heat? then watch this gameplay video
link
(unfortunately because it was taken with a video camera at the Leipzig games convention theres a lot of background noise)
Kane and Lynch: Dead Men is an upcoming (due out in November) PC, Xbox 360 and PS3 game from I/O Interactive, the creators of the Hitman series as well as Freedom Fighters (which was basically Red Dawn in New York City).
Promo material for the game describes it as
a co-op action game depicting a violent and chaotic journey of two men - a flawed mercenary and a medicated psychopath – and their brutal attitude towards right and wrong. Now, they must partner up as a mess of cash makes for hell on Earth
I call it the closest thing to a video game version of the movie Heat that we'll ever get.
heres the plot quoted from wikipedia
Kane
Kane starts out as a normal father of two, working as a consultant for large companies that outsource work to other countries. His relatively normal life takes a turn for the worse when his two-year-old son finds his gun, shoots himself with it and dies two weeks after. Kane is unable to cope and seeing the blame put squarely on him by his wife, he skips the country. He becomes a mercenary, and after six years of putting his acquired skills to good work, he is contacted by a mysterious group known only as The Seven.
"A brotherhood of unlimited power", The Seven are looking to add Kane to their ranks. They promise him riches which also come with stringent rules. If those rules are ever broken, Kane is a dead man. He works for the mercenary organization for thirteen years. When their retirement job in the US goes horribly wrong, Kane's entire team ends up dead (or so he thinks). He manages to escape with a fortune in diamonds. He flees to Venezuela, but the authorities catch up to him and he is sentenced to death. It is unknown where or how Kane got the distinctive scar running from his forehead, across his right eye down to his right cheek. It should be noted that Kane cares alot about his daughter, knowing that he'll die when he gets the money, but his daughter will be spared. He does not show these emotions to others as is seen in the newest background from their website.
Lynch
Lynch worked out of several Detroit warehouses. He also suffers from severe schizophrenia which requires extensive medication. He came home from work one day to find his wife dead, but because he is prone to blackouts during which he commits atrocious acts of brutality, he isn't sure whether or not he had anything to do with it; a jury sentences him to death.
Initial encounter
The two men meet on a transport to death row. Lynch tells Kane to cover his head, the transport is violently ambushed and crashes (breaking Kane's nose; hence the plaster-cast he sports). What at first seems like a rescue attempt is, in fact, a kidnapping. Apparently, four members of The Seven who survived the disastrous retirement job, have come back to square things with Kane. They offer him a deal: they'll only kill him and spare his wife and daughter if he returns the money. Kane accepts the deal. Lynch tasked with watching over Kane by the mercenaries; Kane and Lynch have to work together to regain the fortune, so that Kane's family may survive.
Gameplay
The player will take the role of Kane during the game (Lynch is controlled by the AI, or by a second player in co-op mode). The plan is to incorporate Kane and Lynch's personalities into the game mechanics. Where Kane is more subtle and employs finesse, Lynch is a loose cannon, and may be liable to up the ante to full combat. This system is currently still in the testing phase.
There will also be an element of squad-based combat. At times, Kane may control a squad which he can guide using simple instructions. Kane's personality will also play a part here, as he has a reputation for leaving his team behind, initially he will only be able to hire low-life scum, who might not obey his commands. As the game progresses, more professional help will become available.
Lynch Trailer
link
Jenny Trailer
link
Kane Trailer (brand new)
link
Liked the level in Rainbow Six Vegas where you start out on the street in front of the casino? Like the movie Heat? then watch this gameplay video
link
(unfortunately because it was taken with a video camera at the Leipzig games convention theres a lot of background noise)
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This game looks awesome though. I really hope the game takes some elements from hitman.
Even the little sisters in Bioshock have them.
Hush.
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It breaks my heart that yet another PC drone has to comment like this. All we need is someone to say, "This would be so awesome on the Wii," and we'll complete the set.
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I just had to :P
Kane & Lynch looks promising. We need more cooperative console games.
I thought it was the other way around until I read the descriptions.
Oops.
lynch is just fucking nuts and hears voices and shit
Did I do it right..?
I remember when this was on the cover of GI. I thought "meh, another third person shooter, blah blah blah."
When I read that IO was doing the game, my stiffness meter went up about seven inches..
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Xbox360 Gamertag: Emuchop
Looking forward to seeing what the Hitman team can do with this new series. Contracts is one of my favorite games.
Generic at best.
I got so excited for this game when I saw some trailers for it but when I look at the gameplay it's like I'm dead.
Maybe a demo or something would change my mind though.
Hi octane firefights in realistic settings, with squads? sign me up
"It looks great... for an Xbox game."
"Like... Xbox 1?"
"Yeah."
"Dude, that's cold."
That's what they want you to think. The real twist is that he did commit the murder after all.
GRAPHICS MAKE THE GAME!
Now my interest is piqued.
Generic gameplay! Oh noes! If it's solid generic gameplay count me in.
I hope they get a competent director.