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[BluenoseGames]

This theory that QB was delayed to go against Uncharted doesn't make much sense IMO.

Exactly, why would they delay a brand new IP to go against a well established franchise.

 

[AmuroChan]

A new IP like QB or pretty much most new IP isn't going to be able to compete against Uncharted, which is the 4th on mainline consoles and 5th including the vita, a very well established brand.

Why do people always forget about Fight for Fortune?

 

[Steverulez]

Why do people always forget about Fight for Fortune?

I didn't forget about it I just chose not to mention it. I felt I had made my point on the size of the Uncharted franchise, plus it wasn't a third person action adventure like the others

 

[KieranD]

They announced the delay a month later I highly doubt they made that decision in that month, they would have been waiting until the time suited them to announce it. Also Aaron didn't deny anything, he said the guy wasn't a Microsoft employee, trying to discredit someones validity vs denying something is very different. In fact, if you look at your source they even say that Aaron didn't deny the delay...

Building blocks don't fall into place one Aaron denied knowing the person who made the claim, and even said he never heard of the guy, and i am sure he checked!

All we know for sure is Uncharted got delayed. Quantum Break was delayed later after that.

 

[PanicFreak]

Overlord?

That was the one.

this will get delayed

 

[Sephiroth_GR_]

Do we know the genre of the game? Is it just action-adventure? Hopefully we'll learn more at Gamescom.

 

[RespectThySole]

this will get delayed

Of course it will be. I'm thinking Summer release at the earliest.

 

[apollo_013]

Hopefully microsoft doesn't turn this into another phantom dust.

 

[Ricky Ricardo]

microsoft needs to give these teams space to breathe, jesus. otherwise we'll be seeing a lot more phantom dusts.

Hopefully microsoft doesn't turn this into another phantom dust.

Not the same situation, but thanks for the concern!

 

[PhatSaqs]

Hopefully microsoft doesn't turn this into another phantom dust.

lol. Peeps are gonna run this into the ground quick.

 

[Shin-Ra]

One of the guys at Kinda Funny Games called it a AAA release and Aaron Greenberg didnt correct him

 

[Jrs3000]

This theory that QB was delayed to go against Uncharted doesn't make much sense IMO.

Nope, it's fanboy logic.

Gamescom needs to hurry up and get here.

 

[SEGAvangelist]

New ReCore article from Kotaku with more information here:

http://kotaku.com/that-new-game-from-inafune-and-the-makers-of-metroid-pr-1713650253

The article confirms the different roles of the three studios involved. Looks like Comcept is leading the high level creative decisions, Armature is in charge of gameplay and systems and MS is helping with the story. They seem to imply more Metroidvania-like elements as well with the different cores working as keys to open up new areas of the world. New areas will also unlock as sandstorms change the layout of the land. Good stuff!

 

[bananafactory]

Sorry if this was answered already but what kind of game is it?

Is it like Megaman?

 

[SEGAvangelist]

Sorry if this was answered already but what kind of game is it?

Is it like Megaman?

Third person action adventure and non-linear according to Kotaku's article.

 

[bananafactory]

Third person action adventure and non-linear according to Kotaku's article.

Ah ok cool, thanks.

 

[TheSpaceBetween]

Sorry if this was answered already but what kind of game is it?

Is it like Megaman?

It seems more like Metroid than Mega Man with the supposed nonlinearity and puzzle solving via switching to different robots.

 

[SEGAvangelist]

Ah ok cool, thanks.

The article I linked a few minutes ago goes into a bit more detail. Hopefully we see some gameplay at Gamescom to get a real feel for what the game is about, though.

 

[Sjefen]

Wow that´s is kind of short development time for a next gen new IP, that is some effective work going on right there.

 

[Montresor]

New ReCore article from Kotaku with more information here:

http://kotaku.com/that-new-game-from-inafune-and-the-makers-of-metroid-pr-1713650253

The article confirms the different roles of the three studios involved. Looks like Comcept is leading the high level creative decisions, Armature is in charge of gameplay and systems and MS is helping with the story. They seem to imply more Metroidvania-like elements as well with the different cores working as keys to open up new areas of the world. New areas will also unlock as sandstorms change the layout of the land. Good stuff!

Third person action adventure and non-linear according to Kotaku's article.

So it will be like Metroid Prime, female protagonist and all, except in a post-apocalyptic environment with a friendly AI buddy.

Well then.

 

[TheSpaceBetween]

Wow that´s is kind of short development time for a next gen new IP, that is some effective work going on right there.

This has delay written all over it. We'll see though.

 

[OrbitalBeard]

Spring 2016 has to be overly optimistic, right?

 

[Shpeshal Nick]

Hm....lends a touch more credence to my theory that I had during E3 that I thought this game could be a 2.5D metroidvania. But then I think they already said it's a third person adventure game no?

 

[rrc1594]

So it will be like Metroid Prime, female protagonist and all, except in a post-apocalyptic environment with a friendly AI buddy.

Well then.

Microsoft does what Nintendon't

 

[Steverulez]

Spring 2016 has to be overly optimistic, right?

Depends on how big they're planning the scope, how many people are on it etc, between three companies: MS, Armature and Comcept, could have a pretty decent sized team and Spring 16 ends a year from now

 

[OrbitalBeard]

Depends on how big they're planning the scope, how many people are on it etc, between three companies: MS, Armature and Comcept, could have a pretty decent sized team and Spring 16 ends a year from now

The scope must be somewhat large, as this is a retail release. It's available for pre-order everywhere, including the Microsoft Store.

 

[Ushay]

Outside of Assassins Creed this is the first time I've heard of so many studios collaborating.

 

[Doffen]

Outside of Assassins Creed this is the first time I've heard of so many studios collaborating.

Halo: The Master Chief Collection got them both beaten.

 

[Jarod McChicken]

The french trailer of the game says "summer 2016", not spring, for what it's worth

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr9WRCGBY8w

 

[rrc1594]

The french trailer of the game says "summer 2016", not spring, for what it's worth

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr9WRCGBY8w

I rather that 2016 spring is packed

 

[ThePicard]

If you want to educate yourself about game development more, especially when it comes to the really, really important pre-production versus production, I can heartily recommend watching an oldie but goodie: DICE 2002 - The Cerny Method.

Basically pre-production and production are two, very, very different parts of game development. Pre-production is about finding the technology, the production pipelines, the game and and more importantly finding the fun and defining the core vision. It results in a playable version of the game, in a good pre-production it usually results in a vertical slice that "feels" like a part of a proper game.

Production on the other hand is the process of building the full game and everything necessary to succesfully launch the game. You should have a core vision to go towards with a necessary pipelines and technology to reach it and being able to iterate upon that vision to make a really solid product.

14 months of pre-production sounds really good from a production perspective and I think it should help result in a great product for us.

Was about to post the same vid. Such an awesome vid. Cerny is the master.