Grone Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 I'm almost certain it's a mistake. It still says "coming october 2009" on the website. It's just... odd. Extensive Pillars Review & IE-retrospective | GURPS: The Witcher | Let's Play: Way of the Wicked | Where Journalism Goes to Write Itself
Wrath of Dagon Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 Vaporware. "Moral indignation is a standard strategy for endowing the idiot with dignity." Marshall McLuhan
Killian Kalthorne Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 According to my local Gamestop it is still slated for October 27th. "Your Job is not to die for your country, but set a man on fire, and take great comfort in the general hostility and unfairness of the universe."
Morgoth Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 My local store says October 22th. Rain makes everything better.
Mr. Fob Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 It's kinda odd, this thread didn't receive attention from MR. Rorie yet. I'd understand if the release date is not entirely sure yet but rumors about June 2010? That is a shocker.
Anarchosyn Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 possibly Gamestop must've been smoking crack, 'cause the suggested release date for Alpha Protocol said June 2010. What's up with that? That would be very disappointing. AP is already 3,5 years in development (with an existing engine), if Obsidian even needs more time then they're doing something wrong. 3.5 years? Where are you getting that? According to http://www.x360magazine.com/qa/obsidians-c...alpha-protocol/ they only finalized the story 1.5 years ago (though, to be fair, they could have been developing the tech for a lot longer). Still, where does your figure come from? Can you source it?
cb.spike Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 However, someone at SEGA or possibly Gamestop must've been smoking crack, 'cause the suggested release date for Alpha Protocol said June 2010. What's up with that? It won
Oner Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 I want the game in my hands too, but you guys are imo overreacting. 3.5 years? Where are you getting that?I think one of the devs said it a few weeks ago in one of these threads. Giveaway list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DgyQFpOJvyNASt8A12ipyV_iwpLXg_yltGG5mffvSwo/edit?usp=sharing What is glass but tortured sand?Never forget! '12.01.13.
Morgoth Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 3.5 years? Where are you getting that? I remember very well when Feargus announced that they'd start developing a new game in March 2006. Rain makes everything better.
Grone Posted September 23, 2009 Posted September 23, 2009 I want the game in my hands too, but you guys are imo overreacting. Let's hope so. Let's ****ing hope so Extensive Pillars Review & IE-retrospective | GURPS: The Witcher | Let's Play: Way of the Wicked | Where Journalism Goes to Write Itself
Richman Posted September 24, 2009 Posted September 24, 2009 If there is even a hint of truth behind the June '10 rumour, that isn't a delay, it's someone saying "we don't have a bl**dy clue when this game is coming out!"
Grone Posted September 24, 2009 Posted September 24, 2009 If there is even a hint of truth behind the June '10 rumour, that isn't a delay, it's someone saying "we don't have a bl**dy clue when this game is coming out!" The June '10 thing might just be my local shop looking to deep in the cocaine-bucket, so I wouldn't really put anything into it as of yet. If it's not out before christmas, then we can worry. However, I would rather it came out in June '10 than it repeating the KotORII story; a bloody good game with a bloody bad finish. Extensive Pillars Review & IE-retrospective | GURPS: The Witcher | Let's Play: Way of the Wicked | Where Journalism Goes to Write Itself
Oblarg Posted September 25, 2009 Posted September 25, 2009 The june10 was a mistake, most likely. Gamestop.com still says 27th of October. "The universe is a yawning chasm, filled with emptiness and the puerile meanderings of sentience..." - Ulyaoth "It is all that is left unsaid upon which tragedies are built." - Kreia "I thought this forum was for Speculation & Discussion, not Speculation & Calling People Trolls." - lord of flies
mr insomniac Posted September 25, 2009 Posted September 25, 2009 (edited) In the last 24 hours amazon.ca has changed their release date from october 6th 2009 to june 30th 2010 EDIT: however, amazon.com has a release date of october 27th/09 Edited September 25, 2009 by mr insomniac I took this job because I thought you were just a legend. Just a story. A story to scare little kids. But you're the real deal. The demon who dares to challenge God. So what the hell do you want? Don't seem to me like you're out to make this stinkin' world a better place. Why you gotta kill all my men? Why you gotta kill me? Nothing personal. It's just revenge.
Baeus Posted September 25, 2009 Posted September 25, 2009 (edited) I can't imagine a 8 month delay at this point. Unless something is horribly wrong. If anything, Sega would probably pushing to get it out this year in order to catch the all-mighty Christmas, even if it 'isn't ready'. Publishers seem to love to do that, witness KOTOR 2 (due originally in Feb, then magically it's somehow ready 3 months early for a Dec release). Still hoping it's done and ready for Oct though. Edited September 25, 2009 by Baeus
Mr. Fob Posted September 25, 2009 Posted September 25, 2009 (edited) Well, if the game needs the time, I wouldn't even mind another 8 months that much (although I would mind a little ). But I think at this point, some official clarification would be in order. We don't even need an exact date. A month ... hell a year would already be appreciated . Edited September 25, 2009 by Mr. Fob
Wrath of Dagon Posted September 25, 2009 Posted September 25, 2009 With the dates starting to change like that, and Sega not saying anything, that's a really good indication the game is nowhere near being ready. In fact considering Sega's financial shape, I'd say there's a good chance it will be cancelled. "Moral indignation is a standard strategy for endowing the idiot with dignity." Marshall McLuhan
Morgoth Posted September 25, 2009 Posted September 25, 2009 With the dates starting to change like that, and Sega not saying anything, that's a really good indication the game is nowhere near being ready. In fact considering Sega's financial shape, I'd say there's a good chance it will be cancelled. That's right. Shortly before they finish it they're gonna cancel it. Think before you write. Rain makes everything better.
ramza Posted September 25, 2009 Posted September 25, 2009 Look at what BIS did to 2 of their on-going projects... "Ooo, squirrels, Boo! I know I saw them! Quick, throw nuts!" -Minsc "I am a well-known racist in the Realms! Elves? Dwarves? Ha! Kill'em all! Humans rule! -Me Volourn will never grow up, he's like the Black Peter Pan, here to tell you that it might be great to always be a child, but everybody around is gonna hate it.
Wrath of Dagon Posted September 25, 2009 Posted September 25, 2009 Who said they're about to finish it? "Moral indignation is a standard strategy for endowing the idiot with dignity." Marshall McLuhan
Cl_Flushentityhero Posted September 25, 2009 Posted September 25, 2009 I think unless Obs was going to do something spectacular in those intervening months, it would not bode well for commercial success. The visuals would continue to age, Splinter Cell: Conviction is likely to set the bar for what people expect in a sneaking & shooting game in February, and the basic concept isn't getting any fresher with time. Unless they're dedicating that time to a complete reworking of the CQC, in which case I agree
Oner Posted September 25, 2009 Posted September 25, 2009 Look at what BIS did to 2 of their on-going projects...Interplay maybe, BIS not so much. Who said they're about to finish it?Official release date Oct 6 or 27? Giveaway list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DgyQFpOJvyNASt8A12ipyV_iwpLXg_yltGG5mffvSwo/edit?usp=sharing What is glass but tortured sand?Never forget! '12.01.13.
Wrath of Dagon Posted September 25, 2009 Posted September 25, 2009 (edited) Look at what BIS did to 2 of their on-going projects...Interplay maybe, BIS not so much. Who said they're about to finish it?Official release date Oct 6 or 27? You still believe that? Edit: The fact that you don't know which indicates there's no official release date. Edited September 25, 2009 by Wrath of Dagon "Moral indignation is a standard strategy for endowing the idiot with dignity." Marshall McLuhan
Oner Posted September 25, 2009 Posted September 25, 2009 Who said they're about to finish it?Official release date Oct 6 or 27? You still believe that? Edit: The fact that you don't know which indicates there's no official release date. What did you ask? When do I think the game will be out? No. You asked why we think the game is supposed to be almost finished, to which I answered. BTW Oct 6. is the official date, while 27 is a rumored European release. Giveaway list: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DgyQFpOJvyNASt8A12ipyV_iwpLXg_yltGG5mffvSwo/edit?usp=sharing What is glass but tortured sand?Never forget! '12.01.13.
Enoch Posted September 25, 2009 Posted September 25, 2009 The fact that they've been demonstrating up-to-2-hour segments of the game at shows and media events is a pretty good sign that it is close to finished.
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