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Mechwarrior 5, Confirmed! For PC and Xbox360
The Count Of Midget Fisto
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IGN wrote:US, July 8, 2009 - MechWarrior fans have been hoping, praying and anticipating a new game in the famed franchise ever since the last expansion pack for MechWarrior 4 was released in 2002. Now, seven years later, their prayers have been answered. IGN has the very first details about MechWarrior reboot that is currently in production at Smith and Tinker and Piranha games. Yes, that's right, reboot. Instead of this game becoming MechWarrior 5, the developers have decided to completely re-launch the entire franchise, calling this new title MechWarrior.
We spoke to the two main players involved with MechWarrior. First there's Jordan Weisman, co-founder of Smith and Tinker and co-founder of FASA, the company that created the BattleTech universe that MechWarrior is based upon. Second is Russ Bullock, president of Piranha Games. (For an in-depth discussion of the reboot and how it fits in the franchise, check out our exclusive interview.)
Check out the MechWarrior trailer here (HD available).
You may remember the MechWarrior games published by Activision, MicroProse, and Microsoft. The latter actually acquired FASA Interactive in the 1990s only to shutter the studio in 2007. However, the software giant retained the rights to the MechWarrior franchise. After leaving Microsoft, Weisman engaged in various pursuits before founding Smith and Tinker in 2007. That same year, Smith and Tinker acquired the rights to many FASA properties from Microsoft, including MechWarrior.
This new MechWarrior is set on the planet Deshler in the year 3015, and places players in the role of Adrian Khol, a wayward nobleman who prefers partying and shirking responsibility over his training and studies. However, when House Kurita launches a massive invasion to conquer Deshler, resulting in the death of his entire family, Khol discovers a purpose to fight for.
There are ambitious plans for this new MechWarrior. The original MechWarrior games were limited by technology; now with modern computing power, the developers are hoping to really capture the sense that you're piloting a giant, walking war machine in the middle of an incredibly dynamic battlefield. While the two companies are still talking to potential publishers that could determine the final production budget, Weisman and Bullock explained that they plan to have a full single-player campaign, as well as support for a four-player co-op campaign, and a full multiplayer suite.
One of the key features is a sense of information warfare, using everything from unmanned drones surveying the battlefield from above to light scout mechs relaying information to teammates. Weisman and Bullock both explained how they want every class of mech to really matter in this game; it's not just a race to the heaviest, most powerful mechs. The designers want to reward you for picking a mech and sticking with it -- you will gain experience and become better at piloting your chosen mech, and that will translate into better accuracy and damage with weapon systems. This way, a player could specialize in a light mech throughout the entire game if they choose. It also means there are multiple playthroughs with different mechs. The developers also said the game will change based on your chosen mech class.
While the developers didn't go into how many mechs will make the game, based on the video trailer and the discussions, we know of at least four. There's the Jenner (light class), both the Warhammer and the Rifleman(heavy class), and an Atlas Prime, a feared assault-class mech.
The game is being developed for the PC and the Xbox 360, though there isn't any idea of a release date yet, since the game is still in the middle of development and the companies are still talking to publishers. For more information, read the interview with Weisman and Bullock. We also dissect the trailer in a Rewind Theater. Check out the gallery for the very first screens of the game anywhere. Finally, keep checking back with us as we keep a very close eye on this exciting new project.
Link to the 6 page QA from IGN
Full video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9VBrPREN4Y
Older teasers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6-ufo-stkk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6V2ysIq180
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9TGGhMXyiE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6V2ysIq180
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9TGGhMXyiE
Conformation from IGN.
It's one of the worst kept gaming secrets of the week, but IGN can confirm that Piranha Games and Smith and Tinker are indeed working on a brand new MechWarrior game. While the game was supposed to be revealed midnight tonight, Pacific time, Piranha's PR agency Union Entertainment got ahead of the news by sending out an email congratulating the two companies on MechWarrior and, ironically, telling recipients to visit IGN at 12:01 AM PDT on Thursday to get the details and see the full trailer.
So make sure to check back later tonight for the very first details about the game, as well as an in-depth discussion with the key developers, and the trailer.
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chromehounds was fun, but I think more than 50% of my enjoyment of it came from making weird mechs, like the one I had with it's cockpit between it's legs.
that's why we call it the struggle, you're supposed to sweat
I LOVE Mechwarrior, I have so many fond memories of Mechwarrior 4 in an epic browser based league...
...the fuck?
Smith and Tinker could have outsourced the game.
Well if its any consololation their record aint all that better then Piranha's. Also Smith & Tinker was founded by this dude which may or may not mean anything to some people.
That said please god be Mechwarrior 5 for pc only
-edit- Also on the first video you can see Federated Suns banners along the streets so it can't be anything else other than a new Battletech/Mechwarrior game unless some new IP has very similar logos
If this does turn out to be MW5, then I will worship and devote my life to any God, Demi-God, or Quasi Entity to make sure its PC only.
Quick! Mechwarrior nerds, what does this look like?
Also Vesty you are right that does look like a Federated Suns banner!
Yes, he made shadowrun. He has my undying gratitude.
http://ppc.warhawkenterprises.com/diagrams/hornet.gif
http://ppc.warhawkenterprises.com/diagrams/hornet.gif
-edit- Kinda also looks like it could be a Firefly
http://ppc.warhawkenterprises.com/diagrams/firefly0.gif
Finally, after years of hoping and wishing, it's coming true.
Now hopefully it's not MechAssault. I enjoyed those games but Mechwarrior 5 would be a hell of a lot better.
And on PC. Please let it be on PC.
edit- For those not in the know the MekTek Mech pack and Expansion add well over 40 new Mechs to the game, along with a ton of new weapons and new camo styles. It also ups the AI.
How about Heavy Gear 3 instead.
No. No sir you are absolutely wrong. You see I am a connoisseur of giant fighting robots and you may trust my opinion when I say my giant fighting robots are much much better then the giant fighting robots you prefer.
Oh snap! I smell a ROBO RUMBLE!
or both.
Limed for PC game emphasis
-again another edit- A lot of people seem to think the mech in the 3rd video is a Jenner. I always thought it had bigger LRM racks on the sides but other than that it also fits the look of that video's mech.
That part seems pretty important, too.
I should play some MW, it's been too long.
Also The Count Of Midget Fisto congrats on hitting the nail on the head!
I started replaying Mechwarrior 4: Mercenaries a few days ago!
MECHWARRIOR 5!
I only have an old Microsoft Sidewinder as a joystick. I should get a new one.
Get one of these, it's the best: http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-C32-00006-SideWinder-Dual-Strike/dp/B00002SX0B
scribblenauts comes close but Inferno Ullers
Edit: My Sidewinder is a joystick. I believe there was also a gamepad, so there might be some confusion.
I mean I love MW3's stuff and all but there's no reason to let people make a mech with eight PPCs that explodes when you alpha strike
that's why we call it the struggle, you're supposed to sweat
First download the official patch It should be Point Release 1.
Next download MP3.02a (from PR1) (English)
Then download the MP3 patch MekPak 3.0.2b (English)
Finally get yourself the High Def patch for 3.0.2b
And lastly enjoy.
Summary:
(1) Install Mercenaries
(2) Patch to PR1
(3) Run MekPak 3.02a
(4) Run MekPak Patch 3.02b
(5) Patch with High Definition Patch
To play online be sure to run the "mekmatch" registry file that is located in your Mechwarrior Mercs install directory.
edit- The mods do a number of things, one of which is add about 30-40 new mechs, tons of new weapons, new camo options, some what better AI, and interface changes.
edit 2: In fact the MetTek team is still working on mods for MW4:Mercs. They are curretnly working on MP4 which adds a number of things including free reticle targeting. So you do not have to move your entire torso to target something.
edit 3: Hey look a video showing off the new mechs and such. MekTek