Empowering the EBA Community with a voice to collaboratively review the industry’s hottest titles, the EpicBattleAxe.com uREVIEW (about) delivers real insight from real gamers about The GOOD, The BAD, and The UGLY pertaining to the biggest games in the world. This is the EpicBattleAxe.com uREVIEW for Alpha Protocol. Let’s get started:
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Well, we’ve got just a few weeks to go until the long-awaited Alpha Protocol is FINALLY released and today we get a bit more insight into the game via this “Small World” trailer. The vid showcases the global nature of the game by highlighting the various locales and ensuing drama that will take Agent Michael Thorton around the world one tactical espionage mission at a time.
Having been o the bandwagon early for this one, I’m kind of getting cold feet as we near launch. As I’ve stated many times before, I think the concept of the game is fantastic, but having seen it demoed a while back and having watched the vast majority of media leading up to launch, I’m a bit worried that the game won’t live up to expectations for various reasons. I do, however, truly hope that my worries will be laid to rest by a core gameplay experience that delivers both choice and consequence. I hope there is a good balance between the game’s RPG and action elements, that the presentation is top notch, and most of all, I hope to immerse myself in an engaging (non-cheesy) story set iin a world that I grow to care about with characters that are both meaningful and memorable.
As long as my hopes aren’t too high, right???
So, what are you all thinking about Alpah Protocol right about now? Let your fellow Axe Heads know in the comments below.
As you might have imagined, there is a plethora of game videos coming from GDC right now. So we thought we’d put together a small collection of links so you can browse some of the ones we’ve seen so far. We also found a video on 1UP.com that is not from GDC – but it is still worth a look! It is called Lust Cause 2. Cast your gaze below for the rest of the list.
The GDC List:
So yesterday I had the chance to sit down with SEGA’s Matthew Hickman to check out some new gameplay from the upcoming espionage RPG Alpha Protocol by Obsidian. The walkthrough, which you can check out in full right here, showcased the game’s blend of action and RPG elements while highlighting a few specific ways that you’ll be able to grow your character’s skill set based on how you want to play.
All in all, the game is looking pretty sweet. IMO, the level of success it enjoys will be directly tied to the game’s story and the player’s ability to care about and be immersed in Alpha Protocol’s characters and world.
Anyway, check out the walkthrough and let us know how you’re feeling about Alpha Protocol as we near the game’s launch here in the states on June 1, 2010.
Greetings! As the discussion continues this week on delays and whether they help or hurt the games we play, we bring you another stellar Member BattleCry. We’re seeing a lot of good points raised in the dialogue on this subject and many people are pointing out two situations; one where the delay helped and the other where not so much.
Coky14 checks in with not only two such examples, but also so insightful comments on how gamers perception affects their attitude about the delay as well as the psychological impact of a firm street date being broken vs a vague release window changing. Let’s turn things over to him…
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Sharpen thine knives and ready thine hammer, its time for another edition of EpicBattleCry! In this week’s skirmish, we check out the Just Cause 2 demo, new Mass Effect 2 DLC, a Batman: The Brave and the Bold game headed to Nintendo consoles, and hope that Alpha Protocol finally has a firm release date.
First up in the main course, we run down the details from last week’s Nintendo Media Summit and get ready for big N to bring the pain in the first half of the year. Next up, we examine how the details of how the launch day DLC for Battlefield: Bad Company 2, may just be the thing to drive down GameStop’s prices.
The Battle Cry of the Week goes to Neo Geo’s recent birthday (and King of Fighters XIII), Joe Danger, Transformers: War for Cybertron, and calls on game publishers to think about creating their own game console.
What’s up ye Children of the ‘Axe? DK here to slay the boredom of the weekend with this edition of EpicBattleAxe.com’s End of the Weak! Now, we just kicked this thing off recently and this is only the second edition (see last week’s post for more of an explanation on WTF this is all about), but we’re hoping this feature finds a nice, comfy home in your browser once the weekend rolls around.
So, with this past week’s news about Alpha Protocol getting a firm release date, it reminded me about HOW FREAKIN’ EXCITED I AM for the game….”Why?” you ask…well, I did some soul searching and realized that my love for the IDEA of spy/espionage games has been derived from several classic titles and even a few obscure ones…Obviously, playing Golden Eye for countless hours with friends and going through the single player campaign helped set the bar high, but that was pretty much an ACTION game and didn’t dive deep into all that an espionage title could offer as something within the RPG genre could.
Of course, Metal Gear on NES provided a lot of depth within its gameplay and did in-fact make you feel like quite the bad-ass throughout. “Feeling” like you’re sneaking around, involved with “super secret” intel, living the globe-trotting life of a secret agent, accessing crazy-ass equipment that combines ultra high tech with explosive carnage…THAT’s what I want out of an espionage RPG and several AAA titles delivered bits and pieces of that experience.
Despite those titles though, my long hours of reflection have brought me to the conclusion at one semi-popular game is at the center of my desire to see the mysterious, intriguing, sexy world of espionage unfold in an RPG and even though the game is technically about an assassin, Golgo 13 on the NES is primarily responsible for my love of all things spy/sniper/espionage.
Read on to find out why “Only You Can Help Him Save The World!”…
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With a certain sense of deja vu, SEGA has announced that Obsidian Entertainment’s long awaited Alpha Protocol will finally hit store shelves this summer. The espionage game, being described by SEGA as a “fiercely original take on the role playing game genre”, will launch in Europe on May 28 and in North America on June 1st for the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC. Accompanying the announcement are several new screens showcasing rookie spy Michael Thorton doing his thing. You can check those out right here.
“The wait has been worth it. It is time for an RPG to go beyond fantasy and space,” said Sean Ratcliffe, Vice President of Marketing for SEGA of America. “The genre needs a shot in the arm, and renowned developer Obsidian has delivered. Alpha Protocol will be the absolute best it can be, and we look forward to revealing fresh aspects of it to the community in the upcoming months.”
Additionally, those of you that pre-order Alpha Protocol through GameStop will receive the Exclusive Assault Pack, containing exclusive weapons and ammo like the UC Regulator high damage shotgun and Rittergroupen Grizzly high accuracy rifle. If you’re intrested in getting all grizzly, then just head here.
For more info and deets on the “Dear god please let it be good” Alpha Protocol, visit the game’s official website.
Another dry work week is finally over which means it’s time to look at the latest buzz from the world of gaming in this week’s edition of The Rumor KILL. My first order of business is to wish everyone in the EBA community a Happy Valentine’s Day; I know I made one flower shop owner’s Valentine’s Day quite happy after paying what equals to the street value of a kidney for a bouquet of roses. Anyway, you’re not here to read wild ramblings about the second most corporate holiday in existence, you want rumors dammit and rumors I have. So let’s begin shall we?
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Rumors about the delay of Obsidian’s espionage RPG Alpha Protocol have been surfacing around the net for a while now, but it wasn’t until yesterday, the game’s supposed release date, that publisher SEGA confirmed the game’s delay until Spring 2010. Well, kind of…You see, there’s been no official statement on the matter, other than the official Alpha Protocol page on SEGA’s website being updated with the new release date, once again, ON THE DAY IT WAS SUPPOSED TO COME OUT! Hell, the game’s official website still lists it as “coming Oct. 2009″ (as of this post anyway) with the latest news update being from early September and pertaining to a PAX media update for the game.
Did they think people weren’t gonna notice or something? Or maybe they’re just trying to immerse potential buyers of the game into the super secret world of espionage by using real world hints to supplement informative press releases. Like showing up to buy the game and it not being there…Your “research and intelligence” rating just took a major hit…Sorry!
Anyway, we’ve got high hopes for this game, so let’s hope the time is being used wisely to enhance the end product. Ya know, since we don’t have any other details to go on…
