RevolverXT

Thank you Nigel, that is what I am talking about. Someone mentioned something about the hong kong area is Deus Ex and how it was good enough for them, ok, I LOVE Dues EX, but for those of you who have NEVER been to Asia, that portrayal of Hong Kong was almost insulting. It work for the game, sure. But man, it sure does not help American players realize that Asia is not a third world place. Americans don't experience this, but imagine, say being somewhere in Europe, and seeing America being portrayed as if it stayed in the 1910 and everyone is a redneck all over the entertainment media. You KNOW better, but because of the widespread stereotypical image that are widely excepted in Europe, they think that is what the U.S. is like. (this is just an example) It is a ****ty feeling man!

I know this isn't a sandbox game. Even so, small alley ways in each city has a certain feel to them. What they need to do is pay attention to the little nuances. Things such as the blue fluorescent street lights, the water marks on the side of the building due to the acid rain in Taipei , street sign that are in proper mandarin, the song that are always played by the garbage truck when it comes to pick up trash ( IF obsidian put this specific detail in it they would nail 50%, those of you who have been to Taiwan would know exactly what I'm talking about.) Little things could really make a city feel right. I think the Mardi gras level in blood money is a great example, I think IO interactive does some of the best job in giving the level the right personality. As far as the Asian mansion thing, yeah.............no one rich in Taiwan lives in an "Asian" Mansion. It is either a western style mansion, or a pent house in a high rise apartment.

I'm really looking forward for this game. I have read in magazines that in Alpha Protocol the player will traverse through cities like Moscow and Taipei. I grew up in Taipei, which means that I know the city like the back of my hand. I really hope Obsidian won't just make it into another stereotypical Asian city, because Taipei is NOTHING like that. I've seen some footage where they show gameplay sequence in Taipei and I tell you, it looks nothing like it. Taipei is a really modern city a lot like Tokyo. Maybe other sections of the game would show it. I sincerely hope that there's more than just that Asian garden that's been showed to the public. Obsidian better did their research, if they get this right, Alpha Protocol would be the first western made game to get an Asian locale right. I think that would be a HUGE plus to the game. Here's some pictures of what Taipei is Actually like. http://p5.p.pixnet.net/albums/userpics/5/3.../1185880546.jpg