[JoYnEr]

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/sp...spike-tv/59821 <<<<<<<<Watch In HD

This video blew my mind, the shooting parts are all ingame. And the part at the end were he's walking in the sand storm.. : )


Info:
PS3,360,PC
Release Date: Late 2010 - 2011
2K Are the Makers(Publishers)
A German team are making the game
3rd Person
Takes place in Dubia
Open World????

[Mendicant_Bias]

The game definitely caught my attention.

I'll wait and see before I make up my mind.

[Hamish]

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoYnEr

2K Are the Makers

No, they're the publishers. As far as I recall, some German studio is the developer.

[Qud]

Wow!

[killer7ita]

Really good !

http://www.gamersyde.com/news_spec_o...d-8817_en.html

[ancient]

Yep, VERY good. Especially that they employed the principle of contrast so successfully - Bjork "Storm" as the background music while our protagonist is on the shooting spree.

Something that caught my attention even though in general I'm not a fan of military shooters.

Ave 2K

I really wish Alan Wake would be published by 2K. There's already more than one example how 2K celebrates developers' creativity, likes to attract interesting and artistic titles into their portfolio that target grown up audiences and always goes multiplatform. Unlike...

[AnttiApina]

Visuals and settings look great. That's about it. What about the gameplay? Same that old stuff where you go to cover and shoot and repeat it thousand times?

I know it looks good and seems interesting, but they really need to change the gameplay a lot more. The same happened for me with Killzone 2, which only oil for hype were the visuals.

This is all that crap again.

[ancient]

That's even better - an atmospheric story teaser:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9odnl0oUdnQ

Reminds me Max Payne somewhat in that they take totally cliché material (a generic shooter) and spin it into a meaningful atmosphere-packed experience.

And, guess what, this game will include morality choices about the characters

Ave 2K

The virus of morality in the products of this publisher is spreading

[JoYnEr]

just found out that this game is to be released between nov. 1 2010 and sometime in 2011 man this could be the next alan wake

[JoYnEr]

Quote:

Originally Posted by JoYnEr

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/sp...spike-tv/59821 <<<<<<<<Watch In HD

This video blew my mind, the shooting parts are all ingame. And the part at the end were he's walking in the sand storm.. : )


Info:
PS3,360,PC
Release Date: Late 2010 - 2011
2K Are the Makers(Publishers)
A German team are making the game
3rd Person
Takes place in Dubia
Open World????

UPDATE: (12/28/09) (Below is all new info and extended trailer)

Extended trailer (CGI)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vorEE...eature=related

New Info: (Below)

Main Character: Captain Martin Walker

Story Info: Players must traverse the city to neutralize enemy threats and natural disasters to find and recover the lost colonel named John Konrad.

The Game has a unpredictable engine that randomizes when and where sandstorms will arise, as well as how harsh they will be. And Sandstorms may open or close paths to the players as well as turn advantages in a firefight.

Multi-Player mode will be included as well. Yager Describes the multiplayer as a campaign that expands the single-player experience. In addition, there will be multiple mode types with at least a few focusing on terrain deformation and expansion.

Terrain Deformation is confirmed in the Game.

Squad Commands will be Available, allowing the player to direct their teammates to perform certain actions or move to certain areas.

Unreal Engine 3, is the source that powers the Game.

[Danzaiver]

OMG this looks awesome! I was waiting for a game like this for a while.

Dubai is a beautiful place

I can't wait to 2010 - 2011 it's too long ...

[JoYnEr]

UPDATE (1/5/10)
Tons of great info, i am going to say this is GAME OF THE YEAR!!!!!(2010)

New Info:
Nolan North lending voice as the Main Character (Yes GOLD BABY)

Dynamic Sand: with a good couple of placed shots u can make sand avalanches or build bridges to new areas in a level

M16 is in the Game

CO-OP HORDE/Survival MODE (YES!! IM ABOUT TO MARRY THIS GAME)

More!! info in the link below, ign was very impressed with there textures and landscape of this game (Early Build)

(New gameplay Below, ingame footage)
http://ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/53072...dp_010509.html

(Article) Below:
http://ps3.ign.com/articles/105/1058123p1.html

Gamespot has an article to, and a video interview with devs and gameplay
http://www.gamespot.com/xbox360/acti...&mode=previews

[killer7ita]

Thank you man !

[JoYnEr]

ur welcome, and to anyone else keep checking this thread as i will update it with any new info or gameplay of Spec Ops: The Line


And can Any MOD, change the thread name just to Spec Ops: The Line

[JoYnEr]

1up has a preview on this game and vehicles are in the game but, the game is still more focused on shooting on foot, rather then just killing/hiding in cars etc...

http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3177502

[Dennis]

Looks very promising so far...and Nolan North is a killer choice!

[yogibbear]

Oh wow. Big pointy falic skyscraper again. Get a unique game concept please.

[JoYnEr]

^^^^ tell me a game, that uses sand to kill people in interesting ways and takes place in open world daubi

[Danzaiver]

Quote:

Originally Posted by yogibbear

Oh wow. Big pointy falic skyscraper again. Get a unique game concept please.

Dude, it's Dubai, a place well known for having the highest skyscrapper. What other game is in Dubai?

Some people just love to bash games for random stuff

[AnttiApina]

There are some great locations in Dubai, not only the skyscraper.

Maybe not a GoTY, but still a great looking game.

Still, I'd say that this would work much better as an adventure title rather than another Gears cover system game.

[Danzaiver]

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnttiApina

There are some great locations in Dubai, not only the skyscraper.

Maybe not a GoTY, but still a great looking game.

Still, I'd say that this would work much better as an adventure title rather than another Gears cover system game.

I'm a little tired of shooters I agree that an adventure game would be great now days for a change. But I see a really unique adventure there, you know how people "love" shooters these days. Just look at the COD MW2 sales, maybe the game designers wanted to show the shooter parts of the game just to make it more popular. Who knows, I have family living in Dubai, and I always wanted to visit that place, maybe this game maybe is like a small virtual visit

[JoYnEr]

UPDATE: (7/3/10) (A Little Late For Me on Posting Sorry)

Its been Months since were heared or seem any trailers but since E3 10 is past and gone here are the New Info & Trailer (HD)


- 2011 Year for Release
- Online Beta Happening (As For What Platforms Remains To Be Seem)
- Can Kick People While Hopping Over Cover
- Melee (Comfirmed)
- Heli's Play a Role in the Game (Fighting Against)
- RPG'S
- People 2 Rescue (In E3 10 Trailer)
- FlashLights in Use (Hmmm Maybe Night time Missions or Dark Buildings)
- Lasers Appear On Weapons
- FlameThrower
- Enemys Get Injuryed (Crawl etc.. And Allow u 2 do Brutal Melee Finishers)



E3 10 Trailer (HD) (Another Instant Win Trailer By Yager)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8xhfz4G2XY

[Danzaiver]

Looks promosing! I wonder if the game is going to be like an open world or just like linear missions like Gears of War and COD.

[Libertarian]

Linear. Can't wait for this game.

While it's a war game -- which I am not a fan of -- The Line supposedly has a very deep and dark story with quite the atmosphere to back it up. And Greg K. is heading development duties on this game, so that's a good enough reason to be jazzed. He was one of the best gaming journalists.

[Danzaiver]

Check out the new preview!

[JoYnEr]

WOW Cant Believe How Long its been Since I Made This Thread...Haha

Its been 18Months since journalists or anyone really touched the game, it went off the radar for some good R&R(More Development Time)

New Trailer Titled: "The Journey"
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/th...pec-ops/724191

10 minute Developer Interview: Darkness in Dubai
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/da...pec-ops/724237

IGN: Struggling With Choices In Spec Ops: The Line
(Includes Video Preview/Article)
http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/121/1213081p1.html

Destructoid: Spec Ops: The Line Had Me Question My Morals
http://www.destructoid.com/spec-ops-...s-216255.phtml

Joystiq: The Dangerous Game of Spec Ops The Line
http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/22/th...-ops-the-line/

Spring: 2012 Is Now The New Release Date (March-Summer)
Really Hope This Game Doesn't Disappoint, Love the Setting so much

[ancient]

Hell, yeah! Game trailer of the year!!!

I don't really care how the actual game turns out to deliver on its moral horror message, but this trailer is art by itself!

YouTube version without annoying advertisements. Can be also found for downloading at Spec Ops The Line website.



Totally adore difficult themes wrapped inside modern expressions.

[ancient]

Excellent GameSpot video interview/preview, including the lead writer & lead designer.

Love it so much!

[Mirror Peak]

I really like the Apocalypse Now vibe, but a lot of games usually don't do well in the writing department. I'm hoping this will be one of the few that do.

[ancient]

A new set of screenshots released.

Some of the moments:







+ a creative preview with a full set of new screenshots.

So intelligent and dark!

Quote:

We may have had a choice. We didn’t check. We just walked over to the gun and started shooting. Pulling our trigger-shaped buttons and slaughtering defenseless soldiers.

We’re horrible monsters.

The psycho emotional Journey trailer was clearly crafted to fit this message:



Something about war traumas or even hints about senselessness of the war itself.

The release date - Spring 2012.

[ancient]

Screencaps from the "Journey" trailer:



The duality.

The sand and the past.




2K says this will be an emotional game.

Very emotional.




The red storm.

Of your own making.




White phosphorus falling from the sky.

The one that burns the flesh of the unlucky straight to the bone.

This stylization reminds me classical paintings.




Screens will play as your conscience.

::

I think this trailer is art by itself, especially when slowly reviewed frame by frame.

When multiple images keep shifting throughout a split second.

When all the symbols are unpacked.

[ancient]

We have a release date!

June 26 for United States and June 29 for the rest of the world!



...and she knows it.

This is the date when her brother is coming back home.

With a shield or upon it.

[ancient]

This is modern Renaissance. The suffering.

Reminds me Munch paintings very much.




Another scene from the Journey trailer.

Now this is the real Renaissance.



Where the desert screen in the game projects a glimpse of Leonardo da Vinci 15th century mural painting "The Last Supper" (1:03 in the trailer).

Something that I find very symbolic.



Subtle hints about the upcoming thematic beauty of the game.

I like to shock my friends and acquaintances by emphasizing these artistic insights and casually noticing that we are still talking about... a third-person modern military shooter

It all depends on interpretation...

[ancient]

A new trailer.



This is war. War is hell.

Pay attention to the split-second glimpses near the beginning!

What I'm waiting for...

- sandstorm gameplay (looks very promising)
- hidden moral choices
- the story

[3APA3HO]

There is a new gameplay video on GT. Looks pretty-good.

[Skip]

Seems interesting but for some reason I can't get excited for many games anymore (over-saturation?). Hopefully this will turn out good.

[ancient]

I find this gameplay demonstration useful.



The colors in particular.

It also explains a few things. Why this is different.

[JoYnEr]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ancient

I find this gameplay demonstration useful.



The colors in particular.

It also explains a few things. Why this is different.

looks good

[ancient]

Excellent interview with the lead writer Walt Williams!

Read it. Probably the best so far in a written form.

Some thoughts:

Quote:

War is not "Hollywood blockbuster big explosions I'm always the hero." War is a very traumatic thing for people on either side of a conflict.

It's interesting with games, because games view war different than we view war in our day-to-day lives. In the real world, whether or not you support a war, we have an understanding of the horrors that war can cause. And up to this point in video games, we have been very superficial in the way we treat it.

...

You see this art and graffiti in the world. This is their [refugees'] way of expressing the horror that they're in, of getting it out there.

Art is one of the most communicative things we can do as a species when we find ourselves entrapped. Everyone has their way of escaping, and it's a very real, emotionally true experience when you look and think about why all the characters are doing what they're doing.

...

We as people, we have our defense mechanisms. How do we get through the real dark times?

You've got the character the Radio Man who wasn't even a soldier. He was a civilian journalist embedded with the 33rd when all this shit went down and now he's trapped in the city with everyone else. He's built up this makeshift broadcast system which can help send orders to the 33rd, it can warn people of incoming sandstorms, but also he broadcasts music over these things, and for him playing a song over the speakers, pretending to be a DJ for a little bit, he can close his eyes and for two-and-a-half minutes think that everything is fine and escape just the shit that's around them.

...

It's interesting. It's an interesting, admittedly, a bit experimental in trying to do something like that, because it's hard to sell a game when you want people to be a little confused in the beginning about what exactly it is.

You don't just want to tell people, "Oh, it's just really messed up the whole way through. Buy it!" Because it's not the experience we want them to have. We want them to have an emotional journey. It's not just about making you feel bad, it's about making you think.

It's difficult that way.

[ancient]

The official website launched.

~ The Line ~

Squad and The Fall of Dubai sections are the best, I'd say.

The first one defines the psychological background behind all three main characters (Walker, Adams and Lugo). The second one is a visual pre-history of the events.