Posts by FrieChamp

  • hitman movie trailer

    I agree on what's been said about the editing and the look of the actor..looks a bit young

    Btw: Uwe Boll just started filming for FarCry the movie and he got Till Schweiger as Jack Carver and Udo Kier as Dr. Krieger

  • Quake Wars Beta Released!

    Quote from Zacker

    Doom 3 engine = ID tech 4. So yes it's the Doom 3 engine and yes it's ID tech 4.

    Whoopsy I thought ID's newest iteration is "4" - my bad. Didn't hear the expression "ID tech xy" before Carmack's recent presentation, people always refered to the engines as "Quake x/Doom x" engine

  • Quake Wars Beta Released!

    Quote from Kakburk

    Well, the ID tech4 SHOULD be able to render better quality of details, textures and models aswell as special effects than what's beeing observed in the beta. But then let's remember the word B-E-T-A... Not saying the game's far from completion, as it seems to be quite close to the full games release. But let's just keep that word in our minds, I'm quite sure with the technology they have they'll add some eye-candy.

    What makes you think that Quake Wars is using the ID4 engine? It is a beefed up Doom 3 engine and for the very reason of this being a "beta" - don't get your hopes up for a much noticeable change in graphics/effects quality.

    After they put out the footage for that nvidia showcase event some months ago, I knew this isn't going to be the big leap in terms of visuals for the PC.

    I haven't played it yet though, only briefly at GC and that was very very fast. Not sure if people will like that - then again, die hard ET players will probably get their money's worth. I'll definitely try it at least when it comes out...or somebody gives me a beta key

  • A steam game for just $2.50

    Quote from Rick_D

    wtf? why are you lumping me with sentura, at what point was I agreeing with his random arguements? not to be offensive but fuck you cat-boy

    You said you dont have any friends, so I felt sad for you and didnt want your name to stand there all alone. You two got the same opinion on the game, maybe you have more things in common...just thought I could hook you up you know.

    But that's ok, fuck you too...hairy...butt boy?

  • BBFC rejects Manhunt 2

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    Manhunt 2 "Suspended," Pushed out of Julyby Chris Remo Jun 21, 2007 11:32pm CST

    Rockstar Games parent company Take-Two Interactive has "temporarily suspended" the release of its controversial game Manhunt 2 (PS2, Wii, PSP), which this week was Rated "Adults Only" by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board. The game will no longer ship July 10 as originally planned; a new release projection has not been given.

    In a statement issued today, Take-Two expressed its confidence in the game, which but did not give any indication as to its planned course of action. "We continue to stand behind this extraordinary game," reads the statement. "We believe in freedom of creative expression, as well as responsible marketing, both of which are essential to our business of making great entertainment."

    The rating refusal on the part of the BBFC effectively bans Manhunt 2 from sale entirely in the UK. The ESRB's AO rating does not legally preclude the game from being sold, but serves as de facto retail death, with console companies Sony and Nintendo forbidding AO-rated games on their systems and major retailers refusing to sell AO-rated products.

    Take-Two is expected to appeal the ESRB's decision or resubmit a modified version of the game for reclassification.

    http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/47554

  • New book - I need dev interviews.

    Quote from Mazy

    Actually I'm quite interested in seeing what people are going to answer, I reckon that although some things are universally fucked (and blessed) in this industry, then theres still a lot of things that are different from place to place.

    True and this is why I cant fill out the form, although I would love to help

    I am still working on my first title, in the first professional studio I am - to apply the experience I gathered in that timeframe to the entire industry is presumptuous in my opinion.

    Consequently all dislikes would be connected to my current employer, which is naturally not a good thing (adding your name above your background information or not ).

    But I dont wanna ruin the fun for everyone else, Im looking forward to hear more about your new book Hourences!

  • BBFC rejects Manhunt 2

    I feel similar as Thrik, this topic really has me torn as well and the thread shows how far you can take it when you talk about banning games or other media in general.

    On the one hand, I believe in individual freedom and that everyone should decide for his own on what do and on what not to do, as long as this does not affect any others. Let's stick to the example at hand - a video game that displays virtual violence and rewards the player for doing it. Nobody gets hurt, except for digital characters on screen.

    On the other hand, I also believe in moral and cultural values...to some extent at least. I am not very religious and it seems values that used to be taught by religion, are gaining less and less importance in enlightened, western societies. So since it's not the church anymore, that tells us what's good and what's wrong for us, what's good and what's bad, the state has mostly taken up this responsibility by introducing laws. And you know what - I'd rather have officials have an eye on what's put out there than nobody.

    Because I think one thing all of us agree here is that these kind of games don't belong into kid's hands - 18+. The problem is, that in many cases they end up exactly there - because many retailers don't care and because many parents don't care. So let's be realistic - if a game is put out there, chances are that kids will play it too, no matter what the age restriction is.

    I guess what I'm shooting at is (no pun intended) that if nobody draws the line of what you can put in a game, or any other media and people buy it - there will be more and more of such games being made, eventually becoming more and more violent. I wouldn't call the recent increase in violent crimes among teenagers in Germany a global trend, and I am very reluctant to say it is the media's fault, but maybe it has a little influence on it?

    I am more worried about what the future is going to bring than what the current situation is, if people keep making games while having no sense for responsibility whatsoever. This does not apply to all developers mind you, but a fair amount.

    Speaking as a game developer, hell even first-person-shooter developer, I am probably part of the problem, but at least in Crysis you don't just kill people for killing's sake. There is a higher goal - even if very clichee - you are the hero, you stand for the good and you defend your friends and rest of humanity from the evil - fictional scifi setting put asside. I guess it's also a matter of perspective, but for now that's enough to calm my consciousness.

    This got way too long, I'm tired and gonna shut up now. I hope you could somehow follow my string of thoughts and got some sense out of it. As I said - it is a very complex but interesting topic and I'm sure it will be cause for controvesy for many years to come

  • The great beer vote!

    Fosters, Guiness, Newcastle?

    Not my style...Heineken and Carlsberg are alright, I don't know the others.

    But the fact that no German brand is up there is quite week indeed guys!

    On the other hand, every frickin stain on the map with a bus stop and a church, also has a brewery here, so local influences definitely play a role when you talk about beers.

    e-freak: My friend's dad always has a crate of Prinz Luitpold at home, but I don't like it that much. I drink it, just like Paulaner, but these beers are too sweet for me to drink it in large amounts. Erdinger is a different story..I know - "tv beer boooh" - but it is my favourite one probably.

    As far as Pils goes - "Herforder Pils" (local brand from my hometown, quite bitter, but not as bad as Jever) and you could get some really good beer in Coburg. I think it was called "Franken Bräu", the bavarians know how to brew beer, you gotta give them that