Space Marine - Relic goes 3PS console action

[Azazel]

http://au.xbox360.ign.com/articles/987/987127p1.html

 

[gryeyes]

 

So i assume the THQ game that was shown a few months back and this is one are the same?

[Dion]

A third person shooter, how peculiar and uncommon 

Warhammer 40k universe is awesome though so it might be good.

[Falwell]

Normally I'd call this shit from the get go, but Relic has actually put a little trust into 40K games again, so it may be worth a play.

[IainC]

That write up was horrible and was clearly written by someone who'd done no research into the game other than attending a press conference. As far as I can tell though this is the game with the 'intimate brutality' system as seen in this video from last year.

[schild]

Dynasty Warriors: Warhammer.

Gonna have to wait and see how this one turns out. The idea though, is awesome.

[JWIV]

From a fluff standpoint - Interesting.  For DoW and DoW II, Relic created its own chapter (Blood Ravens).  From the trailer though, it looks like GW gave them the blessing to bust out the big boy pants and use the Ultramarines.

[gryeyes]

They used the Ultramarines in one of the expansions for DoW.

[Mrbloodworth]

Woot! WTB Game play video.

[Morfiend]

From a fluff standpoint - Interesting.  For DoW and DoW II, Relic created its own chapter (Blood Ravens).  From the trailer though, it looks like GW gave them the blessing to bust out the big boy pants and use the Ultramarines.

I'm not the biggest fan of the Ultramarines. I find them to be a bit boring as a chapter. But using them is better than making up another chapter.

[Dion]

I'd like to see Space Wolves, Blood Marines or the Dark Angels. Any of those three would be awesome 

Dynasty Warriors: Warhammer.

I'd be all over that.

[Azazel]

They used the Ultramarines in one of the expansions for DoW.

Which one?

[Teleku]

I'd like to see them do Grey Knights actually.  If I actually ever had the time/money/inclination to make a Warhammer 40K army, I think I'd try for that one.

Or the assholes could just exactly translate the fucking game to an online PC Game and have my money NOW.l

[Cadaverine]

I'd rather they just include all of the canon chapters, as mostly it's nothing more than a recolor of the same skins, barring special units.

Though, I'd personally like to play as a member of the Death Company.

[Trippy]

I'm not the biggest fan of the Ultramarines. I find them to be a bit boring as a chapter. But using them is better than making up another chapter.

They are supposed to be boring. I.e. they are the "plain vanilla" Space Marines cause their gene seed is the "purest".

[Trippy]

I'd rather they just include all of the canon chapters, as mostly it's nothing more than a recolor of the same skins, barring special units.

Though, I'd personally like to play as a member of the Death Company.

Dawn of War allows you to pick the other chapter colors/insignias. Don't see why this wouldn't, even if the storyline is told from a single chapter's perspective (like DoW uses the Blood Ravens).

[Ingmar]

Agreed, although there are some chapters that done "right" would require special units/additional graphics. (Space Wolves I'm looking at you.)

[gryeyes]

Which one?

I believe they are in Winter Assault?

[Trippy]

Which one?

I believe they are in Winter Assault?

They are part of the campaign story but on the Order side you are either playing the Imperial Guard or the Eldar.

[gryeyes]

They are part of the campaign story but on the Order side you are either playing the Imperial Guard or the Eldar.

Yep, was just saying they have been used by Relic before. For certain they needed permission to use them.

[Fordel]

I just watched some dude jetpack into a horde of orcs and smash them with his giant thunder hammer.


I'm sold. 

[Yegolev]

Which one?

I believe they are in Winter Assault?

They are part of the campaign story but on the Order side you are either playing the Imperial Guard or the Eldar.

Yes, in Winter Assault you don't play Ultramarines.  You are actually trying to rescue them.

[Chenghiz]

That write up was horrible and was clearly written by someone who'd done no research into the game other than attending a press conference. As far as I can tell though this is the game with the 'intimate brutality' system as seen in this video from last year.

From what I understand (and this was just some random guy saying this), THQ canned that game, took the license from the developer, and gave it to Relic.

[Sky]

Some videos of this up on Steam right now....looks wicked. September release.

Blood Ravens pack for pre-orders.

(Apologies if this was mentioned elsewhere and I missed it)

[Azazel]

Hm. One of the local game stores has a Chaos pack for Pre-orders. "Traitor Legions" with Iron Warriors and Emperor's Children.

This shit's going to make me not pre-order/buy as a new release one of the few games i'd be willing to. Fuck splitting up the pre-order bonuses like that. I'll end up waiting for the Gold/GOTY bundle instead....

edit - found a list:

The Emperor’s Elite Pack, only available at Gamestop, includes the unique Space Wolves and Black Templar chapter armor skins
For players who prefer the nefarious forces of Chaos, The Traitor Legion Pack includes the complete armor sets for the Iron Warriors and Emperor’s Children and is only available at Best Buy.
The Golden Relic Chainsword, the primary close combat weapon for Space Marines, is only available at Amazon.com
The Golden Relic Bolter, a powerful ranged combat weapon, is only available at Walmart.
PC Gamers can celebrate their love of the Dawn of War series by donning themselves in the iconic red and bone colored armor of the Blood Ravens Chapter as well as receiving a FREE copy of Darksiders on PC when they pre-order the PC game through Steam.
PC Gamers also have the choice of pre-ordering their copy of Space Marine through THQ’s E-Store to get an exclusive PowerSword weapon for multiplayer.

[Sky]

Oh, that does kinda suck. Have to pick your favorite chapter, I guess? (Space Wooooolves in Space! But I don't buy from Gamestop) I think you're on to the proper course of action. Not to mention pre-ordering stuff has become vewwy dangerous, when you can't even trust a Civilization release, what can you trust?

[Azazel]

Thing is I have WIP armies for Black Templars, Wolves and Iron Warriors (and Emp's Children units for chaos). I even have some unpainted figs earmarked for a couple of squads of Blood Ravens.

If they'd stuck all that junk in one pre-order pack, I'd have actually fallen for it and bought it.

[Sky]

Spaaace wooolves in spaaaaaace!

[Azazel]

Yeah, some of the old RT-Era chapter names weren't the greatest picks. I pretty much like the whole Space Wolves Viking-Celt thing, except for the silly name they have. Are those your miniatures?

[Sky]

Yeah, painted back in the 90s.

[Azazel]

There's a Downloadable XBLA/PSN tie-in game for this as well:
Kill Team - a twin-stick shooter. Smash TV for the 40k kids, perhaps?
http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/11/warhammer-40-000-kill-team-preview-dakka-dakka-dakka/

In other news, I am considering pre-ordering SM from GAME in the UK. This is because
1) I am weak.
2) they have a pre-order pack with both the Loyalists and Chaos guys included.
3) I'd be pre-ordering the thing from the UK anyway, since Aussie prices suck on the big one.
4) The price difference between GAME and my usual UK source is that GAME is a pound cheaper, but no free shipping - so 4pounds difference with shipping. So like $6.
5) To put it another way, GAME UK's got 10 pounds off the RRP bor both games as a pre-order saving. We don't get that kind of thing here in Aust at all.

I'm considering doing the same with Battlefield 3 as well, since GAME is 3 pounds cheaper, which offsets most of the 5 pound shipping cost as well. Won't buy 4 copies though if I do - just the one.
I still somehow feel dirty.

[Sky]

I hope the pre-order skins will be available later on, since I won't be able to afford the full price title. Because it would be nice to play as a space wolf in space, since that's the chapter I went with (for the whole viking thing, rune armor is wicked).

[Mrbloodworth]

If you are a fan of Warhammer 40,000 you are in for a real treat this summer. THQ is launching some serious 40K firepower in the forms of Kill Team and Space Marine. Now granted if you are a Xenos player you may be sick of the Ultramarines by now, however, both of these games were shown at E3 in all of their glory and both games delivered some awesome fun. Let’s take a look at how Games Workshop continues to grow the 40K brand and what is in store for fans this summer.

While Space Marine is on everyone’s radar, Kill Team will be coming out next month. That is right - July! The game will be available on Xbox Live and the Playstation Network.  It looks to be priced in the $9.99 range. What a great way to start the summer than with this little 40K gem for on ten bucks! Heck that averages out to 2 terminator models! Players will have access to four classes: Sternguard Veteran, Techmarine, Librarian, and Vanguard Veteran. The best part is players can select from six Space Marine chapters.

The game play on Kill Team packs as much punch as a heavy bolter. If you have not seen the trailer definitely check it out. Marines will face down Orks and Tyranids after crashing into a giant Ork Kroozer to take them out. With an isometric view similar to Diablo and Torchlight, Kill Team gives players the chance to explore the giant ship and bring down the enemies of the Imperium. You can play with two people on the same couch for now. Hopefully full co-op mode will be available in the future.

Kill Team was a real surprise at E3 and we cannot wait for its arrival next month. Yet, the main focus of the THQ booth was Space Marine. With a forty foot Drop Pod and playable screens on all sides, the Ultramarines were unstoppable. The game play was amazing. One feature that stood out was being able to switch weapons fairly quickly. So, if you are facing down an Ork Loota from far away, use the Plasma Gun for full effect. If you are charging into an Ork assault, it is Bolt Pistol and Chain Sword time!

Being a Space Wolves player at heart, I am definitely going to order my copy from Gamespot. You will have the options for a Space Wolf armor or Black Templar armor set if you order from the major retailer. Honestly, I just wish it was traditional Space Wolf grey. Still, I must spend the money on it.

Space Marine will bring a lot of attention to 40K, the game that has been a major influence on almost any sci-fi futuristic combat IP. Games Workshop has been doing a great job with their models lately, finecast aside, the new Dark Eldar do look amazing. Hopefully with the success of Space Marine we will see more people coming back to the hobby and building armies again. I just wish that they would get away from the Ultramarines for a while. I’d love to see other aspects of the Imperium and heck, even see a content update where you can play as some of the other races. Hopefully this will be in the future for the game.

So, if you are a 40K player, this summer has a lot to offer. Kill Team comes in July and Space Marine in September, two solid games that will definitely put 40K on the map in the shooter space. If THQ can bring the success they had with Dawn of War to the table, we are in for some great battles this summer. On a quick note, for those of you looking towards the 40K MMO, THQ continues to work on Warhammer 40,000: Dark Millennium Online. Though we only saw a trailer at E3, rest assured that THQ are committed to the game and have plans to make some big announcements over the next year.  Right now I think it is safe to say we have some great games to look forward to in the 40K space. If Kill Team is a success it would be very cool to see them add more chapters and classes to the game as well as possibly other races. With Space Marine I just cannot wait to assault with the chainsword!!   Is that a little fanboy of me?  Screw it… BZZZZZZZZ!!!!

Link.

[Azazel]

Yeah, I mentioned and linked to that 4 days ago. 2 posts up. Thanks for the reposted fellatio press release, though.

[Musashi]

To be fair, it's what he does.