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[The Hermit]

welp, consider me surprised!
I am still not sure if its in a good or bay way though...

 

[Mango Positive]

I don't see how anyone wouldn't want to play a South Park RPG written by Trey and Matt. Even if Obsidian isn't the most acclaimed developer in the world, this game will be a lot of fun.

Wait... are there still people who don't know that South Park is one of the most intelligent and clever satirical looks at American culture? Do people still think it's a juvenile, poorly drawn cartoon focusing on poopy jokes? Amazing!

 

[FStop7]

So this is South Park: Destiny then.

 

[Sotha Sil]

South Park writers > video game writers

I was talking about Obsidian.

 

[Emitan]

Why get Obsidian to do it if they're not writing it? It's just weird.

 

[Chanser]

Day one for me! Such a guilty pleasure.

Pre-order bonus: Mr Hankey pet.

 

[REMEMBER CITADEL]

I'll take it, providing it's not buggy as hell.

 

[gatotsu911]

Is that show still relevant? (I'm serious, I don't know.)

Apparently, though personally I think it jumped the shark several years ago. I've been sporadically watching the newest episodes, and I've been almost uniformly disappointed. For a while I wondered if I was just getting too old for the show, but then I watched Cannibal! The Musical (an earlier Parker/Stone production) and realized that no, they actually used to be hilarious. Maybe having to put some actual effort into this game rather than throwing the script together at the last minute will make it a return to form, who knows? I'll be keeping an eye on it, anyway.

Also, who the hell is that standing between Craig and Timmy? Is that the Mintberry Crunch kid?

 

[Fahrenheit]

More and more I think about this the more it makes me sad. First Bioware with the pile that is Dragon Age 2 and now Obsidian making this. No real western RPG makers left. Truth me told the Wheel of Time game didn't even sit well with me and I'm a fan of the books.

 

[GillianSeed79]

I still remember the absolute shit that was South Park on the N64 and that was 13 years ago. I'm not getting tricked into another South Park game.

Unless, of course, it turns out to be good. I don't doubt Matt and Trey love video games, but every other South Park game has been shovelware. Why should I be even remotely excited?

 

[Emitan]

Wait, no PC version? I've been betrayed!

 

[Seanspeed]

I was talking about Obsidian.

Oh, I thought Obsidian made video games. Forgive me.

 

[The Lamonster]

This game could be awesome. Cover's got me pumped.

 

[Takao]

I don't like South Park, and you know what, I ain't even mad.

 

[Nelo Ice]

Wait, no PC version? I've been betrayed!

Really? Nooooooo =(.

 

[Emitan]

Oh, I thought Obsidian made video games. Forgive me.

So because they make video games they can't write?

 

[arab]

:O

never even thought of it, but do want

 

[eznark]

Can't wait to be disappointed again with the VGAs

You aren't crazy excited for the shocking, jaw dropping Sony exclusive Killzone 5 announcement?

 

[Entropia]

I'm in.

 

[disappeared]

My bet's on a sandbox world with tons of easter eggs and hidden shit to do. The ability to explore the town will be great. Obsidian has earned my respect (KotOR II, New Vegas) and Matt and Trey have made me laugh for 15 years now. Can't wait.

 

[Spotless Mind]

That's an oddly awesome combination.

 

[Orcastar]

A South Park RPG. Really? Why?

The whole idea seems so ridiculous to me that it should work, but I don't think it will.

 

[djtiesto]

Not a big western RPG fan but damn I love South Park... so this sounds really interesting.

 

[rbenchley]

Wait, no PC version? I've been betrayed!

Thanks to a collaboration with THQ and Obsidian, Parker and Stone are writing the script, performing the dialogue, and overseeing the development of South Park: The Game. Unlike the cash-in Acclaim titles from over a decade ago, this ambitious project is a full-scale RPG for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, and PC. As the new kid in South Park, it'll be up to you to make friends and defend the town from a wide range of threats. Be sure to check out our January issue for all the details, as well as an interview with Parker and Stone themselves.

I own the 360 and PS3, but the PC has become my platform of choice over the last year or so. The mods for the game should be glorious.

 

[Futureman]

Why get Obsidian to do it if they're not writing it? It's just weird.

Because they know how to write a videogame, and Matt and Trey don't necessarily? Seems like a perfect fit. Matt and Trey probably know exactly what they want to do, and Obsidian should be able to help them realize this.

 

[Dresden]

Wait... are there still people who don't know that South Park is one of the most intelligent and clever satirical looks at American culture? Do people still think it's a juvenile, poorly drawn cartoon focusing on poopy jokes? Amazing!

lol

I would've been excited for this ten years ago.

 

[Seanspeed]

So because they make video games they can't write?

Obsidian are good writers in the sense that a Budweiser is a good beer if you're used to drinking Steel Reserve.

 

[Thoraxes]

So... I wake up to find this news.
They we're right.

My only reaction is: Wat.

 

[Emitan]

I own the 360 and PS3, but the PC has become my platform of choice over the last year or so. The mods for the game should be glorious.

Weird how the thread title doesn't even mention PC.

 

[Nelo Ice]

Weird how the thread title doesn't even mention PC.

Whew, will get on PC for sure then!

 

[waicol]

Shoulda been Baseketball.

 

[-PXG-]

Oh, ok...

Wait..

WHAT!??!?!

Uh....

Yeah....alright...........

Seriously....

WHY?

 

[timetokill]

I'm excited for this. Optimistic, even. Hope it doesn't disappoint.

 

[EviLore]

So can we get a tally of all the reaction posts that only mention that Obsidian games have bugs and therefore Obsidian is a terrible developer?

 

[friskykillface]

lmfao wasn't expecting that.


i actually loved the N64 South Park game.


i am interested in this, need to see more

 

[LiquidMetal14]

PC version? Slight interest increased.

 

[Emitan]

So can we get a tally of all the reaction posts that only mention that Obsidian games have bugs and therefore Obsidian is a terrible developer?

Skyward Sword and Twilight Princess had show stopping bugs. Nintendo are talentless hacks confirmed?

 

[artist]

Snooze.

Game based on a awful show ..

 

[XiaNaphryz]

So can we get a tally of all the reaction posts that only mention that Obsidian games have bugs and therefore Obsidian is a terrible developer?

I dunno why but I couldn't help but hear thunder go off in my head as I read this.

 

[Lothars]

I dunno why but I couldn't help but hear thunder go off in my head as I read this.

It's because it was like thunder.

 

[Dresden]

So can we get a tally of all the reaction posts that only mention that Obsidian games have bugs and therefore Obsidian is a terrible developer?

Uh oh ...

 

[BeeDog]

Not a fan of South Park at all (in fact, I fucking loathe the show), but I'm a major fan of Obsidian's output, so am a bit ambivalent at the moment. I wonder how it'll turn out, at least.

 

[Wallach]

Weird how the thread title doesn't even mention PC.

Judging by the original quote in the OP and the article now, I would guess it has been added to the GI web page since the OP was created.

 

[HK-47]

So can we get a tally of all the reaction posts that only mention that Obsidian games have bugs and therefore Obsidian is a terrible developer?

We have moved onto comparing their writing with shitty beers, so thats new.

 

[royalan]

Because they know how to write a videogame, and Matt and Trey don't necessarily? Seems like a perfect fit. Matt and Trey probably know exactly what they want to do, and Obsidian should be able to help them realize this.

Exactly. Just like how they collaborated with famous Broadway composer Robert Lopez on The Book of Mormon. Matt and Trey will probably be writing a bulk of the main story, with Obsidian helping them translate it into a living, breathing RPG world.

lol

I would've been excited for this ten years ago.

I'd say Matt and Trey's satire has only gotten smarter over the years, actually. There's a lot more depth to it.

 

[Emitan]

If shitty beers are as good as Obsidian's writing in KotOR II I'm about to become an alcoholic.

 

[BigJonsson]

DO WANT

 

[Kintaro]

Shoulda been Baseketball.

YES!

http://youtu.be/hXce5-f8mkA NSFW

 

[Sinatar]

So can we get a tally of all the reaction posts that only mention that Obsidian games have bugs and therefore Obsidian is a terrible developer?

So goes every thread that mentions Obsidian. =/

 

[Zwei]

Obsidian should be working on an Alpha Protocol sequel, not this.