Resistance 2

[James]

The cat is out of the bag -- the upcoming August issue of GamePro has a huge exclusive preview of the biggest game of 2008: Resistance 2. And when we say "big," we're not kidding. Resistance 2 has two separate campaign modes (we played 'em both), 60-player online multiplayer (we played it), and one hell of an 8-player cooperative mode (think Diablo meets Team Fortress 2)

http://www.gamepro.com/news.cfm?article_id=193648

[James]

I think they should just give up with a WW2 + Alien shooter, they combined the most overused clichés in the gaming business.

I think they're thinking too big about the whole thing, is 60 player deathmatch worth it? This generation consoles of consoles are very mediocre in power... why would they even do 60 players with less than 30fps and horrible latency and stability? 8 player co-op is also a huge rag, with the lack of co-ordination means no real co-operation and they will fly through the story as if it was DooM.

They're hyping the game as they did with the original as another anti-Halo which we know already wasn't really the best title and people don't expect Resistance 2 to fall into amazement like Killzone 2 won't either. Not only that but I'm offended they've took a snap at PC games which will never be emulated properly on a console, BIG PC games whose fan-base of the developers are much bigger than the console games they mentioned. No seriously, Diablo and TF2? Dream on.

[Mr. Tastix]

Eh, I have to agree. It seems over-excessive to have a maximum player limit of 60 for multiplayer games. I'd honestly hate to see the ping for that and the FPS on peoples systems. It's absolutely pathetic.

I didn't think Resistance: Fall of Man was that bad a game but I always felt it had been done before. I never liked the Halo games, I don't mind playing them with a mate but I just can't stand the singleplayer or multiplayer modes. It just bores the crap out of me.

Resistance did that to me after a while, it seemed rather repetitive after a while. Like most of those games tend to do. But I'm willing to bet most people know a second Resistance game was coming. I did and simply because of the cliffhanger in the first one.

Regardless, we can't judge if it's good or not until we play it!

[Tantalus]

Apparently the multiplayer hosts sixty. So long bandwidth!

[Tonnochi]

THIS ONE SHOULD INCLUDE SUPER SOLDIERS.

Launch game sequels = suck.

[Tantalus]

That doesn't give high hopes for Motorstorm 2 then...

[James]

All of the PS3 launch titles are the most disgraceful things in gaming so far, compare it to the PS2's and Dreamcast's lineup!

[Tantalus]

We still haven't been delivered to the holy land by the exclusives yet.

[James]

MGS4 done better than expectations of under a million of course, but where are the good exclusives $ony you said there would be good exclusives.

[Tantalus]

Eight Days, the Getaway 3, Killzone 2, LittleBigPlanet.

[James]

Isn't Eight Days vapour ware now?
The Getaway hasn't been worthy of a good game yet.
Killzone is a failing series.
Are people still believing LittleBigPlanet to be good?

[Tantalus]

Coded Arms, Interstellar Marines, Eight Days. All reported to be vapour ware.

I think Sony did say "Eight Days IS coming".

[Siva]

60 man multiplayer is something of a lie.

Its either 15 or 20 men split into zones where they cannot fight or see the other zones.

So like, Frontlines Fuel of War, but you can't see anyone on the other side of the Frontlines.

[Mr. Tastix]

60 man multiplayer is something of a lie.

Its either 15 or 20 men split into zones where they cannot fight or see the other zones.

So like, Frontlines Fuel of War, but you can't see anyone on the other side of the Frontlines.

What the hell is the point in that? 60 people on one server but you only play with 15 or 20?

Despite the splash of its debut trailer at E3 2006, Eight Days was never shown to public again, and despite anticipation for the title, the game was put on indefinite hold in June of 2008.

Source: http://au.ps3.ign.com/objects/748/748494.html

[Tantalus]

Huh, June 2008? Sorry I got my info from GDC 2007.

[Siva]

Actually it's nothing like Frontlines Fuel of War, I have no idea why I mentioned that.

[Aidan]

I like how gamepro gives good information about Resistance 2.. and then Jay twists the whole story around and thinks the 60 player mp is ridiculous.. I don't know how much you guys look into games, but I've watched just about every interview, no.. I HAVE watched every interview and gameplay.. Resistance 2 looks amazing and 60 players online in huge maps is a thumbs up for action and fun. Considering it has a squad system I believe it will work out fine.. there's multiple squads on each team which when you die, you respawn near your squad to diverse mass chaos in a huge clump of people.. Basically, all it is, is more organized.. you spawn near your squad when you die, rather than some random spawn point such as in some ditch near the edge of the map. So yes, it is 60 players online. Insomniac has tested the connection halfway around the world from where they were and found no lag. Insomniacs games have not once been awefull, so why now do you think R2 will suck?

I'm not sure if you've seen any gameplay of Eight days.. but everything in that game has advanced physics and graphics, not to mention it is all in real time. Apparently it is going to be a long game despite the name. It's still in development as well as Coded Arms Assault which has recently been back into development because of Konami's work with Kojima on MGS4 as well as Silent Hill 5.. etc. Konami said they needed to update their equipment for Coded Arms Assault.

..And why the hell can Jay double post and not get a warning when I went off topic and got a warning.

[clyzm]

..And why the hell can Jay double post and not get a warning when I went off topic and got a warning.

Posts that contribute to the topic, update it with information i.e. "progress posts" are not against the rules.

http://www.dxalpha.com/forum/viewtopic. ... 453#213081

[James]

I like how H3xus jumps onto each of my posts, and doesn't admire the first post being neutral.

[Spiderbot01]

When comparing the best games on each console I don't think any of my PS3 owning mates have ever mentioned Resistance 1.

[James]

It really is a boring game.

[Mr. Tastix]

My mate didn't mind it... but he traded it in because he said it was boring after the first time.

[ynnaD]

I have it, a decent game, but a forgetable one

[Aidan]

I really liked it xD Hundreds still play online. Once you beat the SP you just move on to the MP though...

[Tantalus]

A CRAP demonstration of the PS3's power.

[Aidan]

A CRAP demonstration of the PS3's power.

I can agree with you there..

But once again... there's the fact of new technology..

Developers are learning how to use the PS3's power.... etc...

Keep in mind these games are still in development..

Resistance 2 shows some of that with the mass enemies on-screen..
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and Killzone 2 has kickass graphics..
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[James]

lol Killzone, Jesus Christ what shit graphics. HELLO WE'RE CONSOLES AND ADVERTISING GRAPHICS FOR OUR GAMES. Sony need to stop it with these generic shooters, FPS console.

[Aidan]

lol Killzone, Jesus Christ what shit graphics. HELLO WE'RE CONSOLES AND ADVERTISING GRAPHICS FOR OUR GAMES. Sony need to stop it with these generic shooters, FPS console.

Jay what's with you and your negativity? Seriously.. stop being a bitch and try to find something good to say...

There's a huge population for shooters because it's fun.. instead of looking at the person do stuff, you ARE the person doing whatever it is you are doing.

Microsoft needs to stop it with the generic shooters as well.. Halo 3. You might say.. No, because Halo still has a storyline that isn't finished.. well you know what? so did Killzone.

Even after banning console war topics.. you still bring up the same topic..

STOP TAKING SIDES..

[James]

Want me to hear something that is good to say?

Halo looks like DooM, with all the SONY's shooters trying to copy it look like DooM clones. Although you can be proud because maybe they'd make a game as awesome as Exhumed.

[Aidan]

Halo looks nothing like Doom.

Sony's shooters are nothing like Doom

Exhumed is a band xD

Your still being a bitch