The new forums will be named Coin Return (based on the most recent vote)! You can check on the status and timeline of the transition to the new forums here.
The Guiding Principles and New Rules document is now in effect.

Sega E3 blowout: Madworld, Bayonetta, Empire Total War, Alpha Protocol

XiaNaphryzXiaNaphryz Registered User regular
edited July 2008 in Games and Technology
Madworld (Wii March 09)
In MADWORLD™, players participate in a game of life and death, where only the strong will survive. You play as Jack, who’s caught up in the terror of Death Watch, the murderous game created by the terrorists who call themselves ‘The Organizers’. To remain alive – and solve the mystery behind Death Watch – you must master the use of weapons and items found within the environment and compete in ultra violent mini-games designed to push you over the edge. With its irreverent humor and over-the-top violence MADWORLD™ delivers a visceral gaming experience that will be an instant classic on the Wii.

KEY FEATURES

• Highly Stylized graphics – black and white graphics based on comic books and graphic novels deliver a stunning and unique looking game

• Exciting, visceral gameplay – fast and instinctive arcade-style gameplay with brutal finishing moves delivered by the Wii Remote and Nunchuk

• Over-the-top violence and irreverent content – exaggerated characters, murderous moves, monstrous bosses & outrageous commentary add to the irreverent and humorous tone

• Multiplayer mini-games – compete in a variety of ultra-violent “party-games” that can be played hotseat against friends

0000150368.jpg

Screenshots

Trailer


Bayonetta (360, PS3 2009):

Don't have any info yet other than a few screens (spoilered due to large size):
1653_0001.jpg
1653_0002.jpg
1653_0003.jpg
1653_0004.jpg



Empire Total War (PC Feb 2009)
:

Empire_Cover_US_small.jpg

Screens (spoilered due to large size):
t62f6r.jpg

axcjnr.jpg

20iexzm.jpg

16.jpg

New Empire Total War FAQ up

New Empire Total War trailer up.


Samba De Amigo (Wii Sept 08)

DLC confirmed:
Samba de Amigo will be one of the first titles to offer exclusive downloadable Wii content. Kicking off at launch these downloadable song packs will feature three irresistible maraca-shaking tunes. The first fun-filled downloadable pack will offer:

I Want Candy - Bow Wow Wow
Are You Going To Be My Girl? - Jet
Mambo Mambo - Lou Bega.

From that point forward, song packs will be released on a regular basis to add additional content to the game already packed with tunes to get down and have a great time to! Pricing is yet to be confirmed.

34r9k55.jpg


Alpha Protocol (360, PS3, PC Feb 2009)
ALPHA PROTOCOL

Platform: Xbox 360®, PLAYSTATION®3, Windows-based PC
Category: RPG
Developer(s): Obsidian Entertainment
Release: February 2009
ESRB: RP (Rating Pending)

OVERVIEW:

In the world of espionage, nothing is as it seems in Obsidian Entertainment’s blockbuster RPG thriller, Alpha Protocol™. Players will assume the role of Michael Thorton, a highly skilled government operative trained to eliminate threats to national security. When a mission goes horribly wrong, Thorton is the only one with the information, skills, and contacts required to stop an impending international catastrophe. To do so, he will utilize the very government directive that the enemy sought to use to against him - Alpha Protocol.

Featuring a vividly realistic modern-day setting, Alpha Protocol gives players complete control not only of Thorton’s actions but his personality and attitude as well, all of which will determine the future of the world as we know it. Blending fast-paced modern combat, significant character advancement and innovative RPG features, Alpha Protocol brings a fresh new perspective to the genre.

With a story rivaling the best spy-thriller novels and an immersive, ultra-realistic espionage world, Alpha Protocol will redefine the RPG genre for the next-gen gamer. Alpha Protocol is being developed by Obsidian Entertainment – creators of Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic II The Sith Lords™ and Neverwinter Nights 2™.

KEY FEATURES

• A morally-complex branching story - The world is not black and white and the story will change based upon how you act in it. By replaying the game with different choices, you will have a very different narrative.

• Dialogue Stance System – The revolutionary new dialog systems allows full control of Thorton’s reactions through emotive controls. However, characters will not always react the same way. He will have to choose carefully in each dialog.

• A Modern Day Role Playing Experience with Action Gameplay – The new RPG system gives players the ability to mold Thorton into the secret agent they want him to become with lethal close-combat techniques, marksmanship abilities, proficiency with spy gadgets, and much more.

• Living, realistic international world that responds to Thorton - Thorton will travel across the globe, encountering mysterious contacts and deadly enemies multiple times over the course of Alpha Protocol's plot. Depending on his previous interactions with a character or a location, the world's reactions to him will change, opening new possibilities and gameplay avenues.

Screens (spoilered due to large size):
1216141299_AP_Screenshot_E32008_01.jpg

1216141299_AP_Screenshot_E32008_02.jpg

1216141299_AP_Screenshot_E32008_03.jpg

1216141299_AP_Screenshot_E32008_04.jpg

1216141299_AP_Screenshot_E32008_05.jpg

1216141299_AP_Screenshot_E32008_06.jpg

1216141299_AP_Screenshot_E32008_07.jpg


Yakuza 2 (PS2 September 9, 2008)

US Trailer


Other Sega titles that we have yet to see more info/screens/footage:

# Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood (DS - Fall 2008)
# Sonic Unleashed (360, PS3, Wii, PS2 - Holiday 2008)
# Bleach: Dark Souls (DS - Fall 2008)
# Dinosaur King (DS - Fall 2008)
# Golden Axe: Beast Rider (360, PS3 - September 2008)
# Stormrise (360, PS3, PC - 2009)
# Space Siege (PC - August 2008)
# Valkyria Chronicles (PS3 - November 2008)

As info comes in, I'll try to update the thread.

XiaNaphryz on
«134

Posts

  • TerrendosTerrendos Decorative Monocle Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    So does anyone else reading the description for MADWORLD think "TWEWY + No More Heroes?" Because I already have both of those games, and I'll have to be blown away before I buy slightly different versions of them.

    Terrendos on
  • XiaNaphryzXiaNaphryz Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Terrendos wrote: »
    So does anyone else reading the description for MADWORLD think "TWEWY + No More Heroes?" Because I already have both of those games, and I'll have to be blown away before I buy slightly different versions of them.

    The trailer's already blown me away. I hope the commentary's actually in the game and wasn't just for the trailer footage.

    XiaNaphryz on
  • EtericEteric Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Sega does what Nintendon't.

    Awesome. :O

    Eteric on
    eatfranks5.png
  • DisruptorX2DisruptorX2 Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    The fact that Sega now publishes CA's games has, for the first time ever, made me interested in what Sega is doing. :P Can't wait for Empire.

    DisruptorX2 on
    1208768734831.jpg
  • FencingsaxFencingsax It is difficult to get a man to understand, when his salary depends upon his not understanding GNU Terry PratchettRegistered User regular
    edited July 2008
    A gun as a high heel?

    Fencingsax on
  • MinionOfCthulhuMinionOfCthulhu Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    You put a screenshot for Total War in with Bayonetta, unless it also features top down gameplay and British soldiers.

    MinionOfCthulhu on
    mgssig.jpg1152dt.gif
  • MalkorMalkor Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    So fighting with ships for the first time ever? Count me all up ins.

    Malkor on
    14271f3c-c765-4e74-92b1-49d7612675f2.jpg
  • UrianUrian __BANNED USERS regular
    edited July 2008
    Empire Total War looks incredible. Can't wait.

    Urian on
  • XiaNaphryzXiaNaphryz Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    You put a screenshot for Total War in with Bayonetta, unless it also features top down gameplay and British soldiers.

    Oops, fixed. Thanks. :D

    XiaNaphryz on
  • durandal4532durandal4532 Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    XiaNaphryz wrote: »
    Terrendos wrote: »
    So does anyone else reading the description for MADWORLD think "TWEWY + No More Heroes?" Because I already have both of those games, and I'll have to be blown away before I buy slightly different versions of them.

    The trailer's already blown me away. I hope the commentary's actually in the game and wasn't just for the trailer footage.

    Isn't it also being done by ex-Clover dudes? As in, God Hand dudes? That alone makes me want it.

    durandal4532 on
    We're all in this together
  • cj iwakuracj iwakura The Rhythm Regent Bears The Name FreedomRegistered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Info on Skies of Arcadia 2 would be nice .

    cj iwakura on
    z48g7weaopj2.png
  • Post BluePost Blue Redmond, WARegistered User regular
    edited July 2008
    "Sega E3 Blowout:..."

    Not exactly sure why, but, the way I read that, my first thought was, "Oh shit, is everyone okay?"

    Post Blue on
    Moments before the wind.
  • XagarathXagarath Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Mad World is far, far too interesting

    Xagarath on
  • taliosfalcontaliosfalcon Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    I dunno, I just watched the Mad World trailer and it doesn't look "stylized" it looks like someone said "hey, we can save some development time if we don't bother coloring our models, and we'll tell the poor schmoes we want to buy it its stylish! AHAHAHAHAHA"

    taliosfalcon on
    steam xbox - adeptpenguin
  • ZampanoZampano Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Terrendos wrote: »
    So does anyone else reading the description for MADWORLD think "TWEWY + No More Heroes?" Because I already have both of those games, and I'll have to be blown away before I buy slightly different versions of them.
    Seems to be more like No More Heroes + Viewtiful Joe + Sin City.

    Oh, except with Chainsaws. That's a pretty important distinction.

    Zampano on
    BrawlSig.gif
  • OlivawOlivaw good name, isn't it? the foot of mt fujiRegistered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Jesus Christ look at her fucking foot

    No human being could walk with heels that high

    Olivaw on
    signature-deffo.jpg
    PSN ID : DetectiveOlivaw | TWITTER | STEAM ID | NEVER FORGET
  • MinionOfCthulhuMinionOfCthulhu Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    I just noticed...
    Is that cherub groping his tiny erection as some sultry librarian in a skin-tight suit and guns and high heels with guns perches on his head?

    MinionOfCthulhu on
    mgssig.jpg1152dt.gif
  • XagarathXagarath Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    I dunno, I just watched the Mad World trailer and it doesn't look "stylized" it looks like someone said "hey, we can save some development time if we don't bother coloring our models, and we'll tell the poor schmoes we want to buy it its stylish! AHAHAHAHAHA"

    It's black and white.
    That's really all I need to know.
    Not nearly enough games are.

    Xagarath on
  • AxenAxen My avatar is Excalibur. Yes, the sword.Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    I just noticed...
    Is that cherub groping his tiny erection as some sultry librarian in a skin-tight suit and guns and high heels with guns perches on his head?

    Hm, so she does like look like a sultry librarian.

    Axen on
    A Capellan's favorite sheath for any blade is your back.
  • MinionOfCthulhuMinionOfCthulhu Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Xagarath wrote: »
    I dunno, I just watched the Mad World trailer and it doesn't look "stylized" it looks like someone said "hey, we can save some development time if we don't bother coloring our models, and we'll tell the poor schmoes we want to buy it its stylish! AHAHAHAHAHA"

    It's black and white.
    That's really all I need to know.
    Not nearly enough games are.

    There's tons of games! There's...uh...Mad World...
    And Saboteur...

    MinionOfCthulhu on
    mgssig.jpg1152dt.gif
  • OlivawOlivaw good name, isn't it? the foot of mt fujiRegistered User regular
    edited July 2008
    I dunno, I just watched the Mad World trailer and it doesn't look "stylized" it looks like someone said "hey, we can save some development time if we don't bother coloring our models, and we'll tell the poor schmoes we want to buy it its stylish! AHAHAHAHAHA"

    I don't even care why they made that decision

    I think the game is better for it

    Olivaw on
    signature-deffo.jpg
    PSN ID : DetectiveOlivaw | TWITTER | STEAM ID | NEVER FORGET
  • XagarathXagarath Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Xagarath wrote: »
    I dunno, I just watched the Mad World trailer and it doesn't look "stylized" it looks like someone said "hey, we can save some development time if we don't bother coloring our models, and we'll tell the poor schmoes we want to buy it its stylish! AHAHAHAHAHA"

    It's black and white.
    That's really all I need to know.
    Not nearly enough games are.

    There's tons of games! There's...uh...Mad World...
    And Saboteur...

    Also one level in American McGee's Alice, one level in KH2, and parts of Hotel Dusk
    Then there's... Sadness

    You see why I'm interested, here?

    Xagarath on
  • MayGodHaveMercyMayGodHaveMercy Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    I just noticed...
    Is that cherub groping his tiny erection as some sultry librarian in a skin-tight suit and guns and high heels with guns perches on his head?


    Haha, I just saw that too. Wow...

    MayGodHaveMercy on
    XBL: Mercy XXVI - Steam: Mercy_XXVI - PSN: Mercy XXVI
  • ZampanoZampano Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Olivaw wrote: »
    Jesus Christ look at her fucking foot

    No human being could walk with heels that high
    Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.

    What?

    That's the most insane costume design I've ever seen. Tetsuya Nomura needs to start taking notes.

    Zampano on
    BrawlSig.gif
  • SirUltimosSirUltimos Don't talk, Rusty. Just paint. Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Mad World looks awesome.
    Empire: Total War makes my penis hard.

    [EDIT] Best ToP ever.

    SirUltimos on
  • MayGodHaveMercyMayGodHaveMercy Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Yours and the statue's.

    MayGodHaveMercy on
    XBL: Mercy XXVI - Steam: Mercy_XXVI - PSN: Mercy XXVI
  • XagarathXagarath Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Zampano wrote: »
    Olivaw wrote: »
    Jesus Christ look at her fucking foot

    No human being could walk with heels that high
    Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.

    What?

    That's the most insane costume design I've ever seen. Tetsuya Nomura needs to start taking notes.

    Try this one, and then say that again

    Xagarath on
  • XiaNaphryzXiaNaphryz Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Updated OP with some Alpha Protocol info and screens.

    XiaNaphryz on
  • TheSonicRetardTheSonicRetard Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Holy shit

    Alpha Protocol looks AWESOME

    TheSonicRetard on
  • TheSonicRetardTheSonicRetard Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Oh man, Alpha Protocol's dialog system sounds awesome. It's called 3JB, and for every piece of dialog, you get to choose how to respond. You can either be aggressive (Jack Bauer), professional (Jason Bourne), or suave (James Bond).

    I'm not joking.

    TheSonicRetard on
  • XagarathXagarath Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Not the biggest fan of AP's setting, but Obsidian have a hell of a track record.

    Xagarath on
  • TheSonicRetardTheSonicRetard Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Xagarath wrote: »
    Not the biggest fan of AP's setting, but Obsidian have a hell of a track record.

    I want to see the Aliens RPG.

    TheSonicRetard on
  • KrunkMcGrunkKrunkMcGrunk Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Olivaw wrote: »
    I dunno, I just watched the Mad World trailer and it doesn't look "stylized" it looks like someone said "hey, we can save some development time if we don't bother coloring our models, and we'll tell the poor schmoes we want to buy it its stylish! AHAHAHAHAHA"

    I don't even care why they made that decision

    I think the game is better for it

    hahahaha that is hilarious.

    And this is exactly how I feel.

    KrunkMcGrunk on
    mrsatansig.png
  • PharezonPharezon Struggle is an illusion. Victory is in the Qun.Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Empire Total War yessss!

    Pharezon on
    jkZziGc.png
  • LunkerLunker Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Oh man, Alpha Protocol's dialog system sounds awesome. It's called 3JB, and for every piece of dialog, you get to choose how to respond. You can either be aggressive (Jack Bauer), professional (Jason Bourne), or suave (James Bond).

    I'm not joking.

    That is awesome.

    And everyone knows Jack Bauer would completely mop the floor with Bourne and Bond in a heartbeat.

    Lunker on
    Tweet my Face: @heyitslunker | Save money at CheapAssGamer (not an affiliate link)
  • LewiePLewieP Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    It is an odd coincidence that all three of those guys have the initials JB. If there a video of Alpha Protocol?

    LewieP on
  • SirUltimosSirUltimos Don't talk, Rusty. Just paint. Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Lunker wrote: »
    Oh man, Alpha Protocol's dialog system sounds awesome. It's called 3JB, and for every piece of dialog, you get to choose how to respond. You can either be aggressive (Jack Bauer), professional (Jason Bourne), or suave (James Bond).

    I'm not joking.

    That is awesome.

    And everyone knows Jack Bauer would completely mop the floor with Bourne and Bond in a heartbeat.
    I think it depends what Bond. Timothy Dalton? Without a doubt. But Sean Connery? That's a tough call.

    SirUltimos on
  • DisruptorX2DisruptorX2 Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Lunker wrote: »
    Oh man, Alpha Protocol's dialog system sounds awesome. It's called 3JB, and for every piece of dialog, you get to choose how to respond. You can either be aggressive (Jack Bauer), professional (Jason Bourne), or suave (James Bond).

    I'm not joking.

    That is awesome.

    And everyone knows Jack Bauer would completely mop the floor with Bourne and Bond in a heartbeat.

    Roger Moore james bond, sure. Not Sean fucking Connery, though.

    DisruptorX2 on
    1208768734831.jpg
  • TheSonicRetardTheSonicRetard Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    Golden Axe: Beast Rider screens

    08Apr24_FiendPath0a3.jpg
    Knigh2.jpg
    kromath.jpg
    KromathMirigore.jpg

    meh

    TheSonicRetard on
  • TheSonicRetardTheSonicRetard Registered User regular
    edited July 2008
    LewieP wrote: »
    It is an odd coincidence that all three of those guys have the initials JB. If there a video of Alpha Protocol?

    Later today

    TheSonicRetard on
Sign In or Register to comment.