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[Alf-Life]

Perfect Dark Zero Details.
(May 6, 2005) -- Word from a little birdy who had a chance to play Perfect Dark Zero at an MTV Event. Though our source was under some non-disclosure limitations, he agreed to reveal some of the details to us under the condition of anonymity. As a result, we learned a number of different details about the sequel and Xbox 360 Launch title. Perfect Dark Zero can be best summed up as combination of Counter Strike's team-based gameplay and Splinter Cell's spy/stealth features. At Joanna's disposal will be over 22 weapons, including the return of the remote Laptop gun as well as a new invisibility gun. New to the Perfect Dark universe are personal teleporters, jetpacks, and a slew of spy gadgets. The graphics do not look like the early concept renders of Joanna, but rather realistic graphics that land somewhere in between Half-Life and Halo. Apparently the reps at the event also scanned in the entire body of one the other lucky attendees and put them in the game. Our source wasn't able to tell us with absolute certainty that this feature would available to anyone in the final game, so it could end up being a similiar case to that of the Gameboy Camera and Perfect Dark on the N64. However, we have heard pretty concrete rumors that the Xbox 360 will come with a USB camera for use on Xbox Live, so this may very well be a final production feature. Look for this MTV Event to be televised this Thursday at 9:30pm, at where else, MTV or alternatively on CTV in Canada.

Source: RareNet

 

[Wario64]

oic

 

[Father_Brain]

old, see other topic

 

[Mejilan]

Lame.

 

[Koshiro]

o rly

 

[lexy]

The graphics do not look like the early concept renders of Joanna, but rather realistic graphics that land somewhere in between Half-Life and Halo.

I guess I won't be getting Xbox360 at launch after all.

 

[Solid]

Damn, many games copies Splinter Cell nowadays.

 

[Zelda-Bitch]

counter strike and splinter cell? =_(

 

[ironichaos]

Leaked game pics! Where are the leaked game pics!

 

[Redbeard]

Sounds cool, especially if there's some Spy vs Merc flavor to the multiplayer.

And thank god they dropped the old look.

 

[Kamtendo]

Sounds kinda cool. Not exactly what I was expecting(or hoping), but it ought to be good.

 

[Jeff-DSA]

Huh, they turned me from a spazzed out hype freak to a skeptic with that tidbit...

 

[Lakitu]

I'm not a Perfect Dark fan, didn't play the original, but what is exactly wrong with this piece of news? And yeah I'm glad they ditched the old look too

 

[tsp_gatmog]

why is perfect dark all of a sudden hot shit?
i dont remember it being that well....or Rare being that well, for that matter.

 

[Mejilan]

why is perfect dark all of a sudden hot shit?
i dont remember it being that well....or Rare being that well, for that matter.

What.

 

[Agent Icebeezy]

What.

The avi explains it all, that's what

 

[tsp_gatmog]

What.

Well, granted i was quite young, i remember playing it and just not clicking. and Rare, well, the only thing they've done for me is Diddy Kong Racing when i was like 8. Conker got old.

 

[Zelda-Bitch]

why is perfect dark all of a sudden hot shit?
i dont remember it being that well....or Rare being that well, for that matter.

are you insane? That game kicked ASS! It's been hot shit for years.

 

[Mejilan]

And Rare was one of the most well regarded game development studios for most of last generation (and well, well before!) But they really hit it with the mainstream last gen.

 

[Goreomedy]

why is perfect dark all of a sudden hot shit?
i dont remember it being that well....or Rare being that well, for that matter.

I wasn't a fan of Perfect Dark either. It was crippled by hardware limitations, had a horrible story, and levels weren't inspired enough for me to return to them over and over like Goldeneye.

That said, this Rarenet story is lifted from that gaming radio broadcast with a moderately drunk and potentially Microsoft funded party girl who compared Perfect Dark Zero to every successful franchise out there.

 

[PC Gaijin]

i dont remember it being that well....or Rare being that well, for that matter.

Were you the guy who was nine or ten when you got a PS2? If so when Rare was considered "hot shit" you would have been barely out of diapers.

Given their output this gen...

 

[Mejilan]

Perfect Dark remains, to this day, one of the few console FPS games I honestly love.

 

[radrelic]

some reviews of Perfect Dark (for those who don't remember)

GameSpot Review 9.9/10
GamePro Review 5/5
IGN Review 9.8/10


Don't be dissin Perfect Dark

 

[Agent Icebeezy]

RC Pro Am
Battletoads
Perfect Dark
Banjo franchise: Dream, my ass EGM..... Still great though
Killer Instinct
Goldeneye
Diddy Kong Racing
Conker
Blast Corps
Donkey Kong Country

They kicked ass

 

[Teddman]

Our source wasn't able to tell us with absolute certainty that this feature would available to anyone in the final game...

What source would that be, the Xbox Live radio mp3 interview with PMS clan from yesterday?

 

[tsp_gatmog]

Were you the guy who was nine or ten when you got a PS2? If so when Rare was considered "hot shit" you would have been barely out of diapers.

Given their output this gen...

i was 11. biotch. :lol

 

[radrelic]

.

 

[Alf-Life]

What source would that be, the Xbox Live radio mp3 interview with PMS clan from yesterday?

No, apparently they know someone else who played it - nothing to do with the PMS clan thing.

 

[Manders]

That really doesn't get me interested in the game. Squad based? Meh. And the graphics are somewhere between Halo and HL2. WTF? Thought graphics would be better. Hmm...

 

[alejob]

Laptop gun is the coolest thing ever! Die you freakish aliens! Oh the memories.

Any chance of a revolution port?

 

[DopeyFish]

i was 11. biotch. :lol

and haven't even aged a day.

 

[radrelic]

Any chance of a revolution port?

:lol :lol

 

[Agent Icebeezy]

THat drunk ditzy bitch hadn't a clue what went on there

 

[Dan]

That really doesn't get me interested in the game. Squad based? Meh. And the graphics are somewhere between Halo and HL2. WTF? Thought graphics would be better. Hmm...

The graphics comment was obviously with regard to STYLE.

 

[Deku Tree]

Reading between the lines of Allard's talk of timing, we believe he is referring specifically to release of Rare's games on the next generation system (Xbox 360). Particularly, Perfect Dark Zero will be making full use of the power of the new system, complete with expansive online gaming and other innovative next-gen features.

So the game is going to look better than last year's PC games?

The graphics do not look like the early concept renders of Joanna, but rather realistic graphics that land somewhere in between Half-Life and Halo.

I guess not... I hope this is BS.

 

[DopeyFish]

So the game is going to look better than last year's PC games?



I guess not... I hope this is BS.

Uh. It's talking about the realisticness of the graphics, not quality wise.

 

[Elios83]

With all the time Rare is taking, this and Kameo should really look amazing on Xbox360.

 

[Pack of Wild Rats]

I don't know about him, but I was about 9 when Perfect Dark came out, and I played justa bout every Rare game.

I hope this game turns out good, this news actually made me want it more.

 

[Manders]

The graphics comment was obviously with regard to STYLE.

nah, it's not obvious that is what the writer is saying. really could go either way.

 

[Littleberu]

and haven't even aged a day.

What's that? Man he was young. So he sucks for being young? Damn.

 

[Duality]

The HL2-Halo 2 references are probably just a rough generalization that the graphics will be realistic-looking as opposed to the previous cartoon-look. I wouldn't look too much exactly into the wording. Also the source is separate from the audio clip.

 

[alejob]

nah, it's not obvious that is what the writer is saying. really could go either way.

It's pretty obviosu to me. STYLE.

 

[Odnetnin]

With all the time Rare is taking, this and Kameo should really look amazing on Xbox360.

chances of Kameo looking Amazing = very low.

I'm too lazy to dig out images but

Nintendo's LOZ Mature Link = Hot Green Elf

Rare's Kameo's = Ugly shemale Elf (bad art)

Only comparing them because Rare redesigned Kameo to be an elf. There is a vast difference in artistic talent.

 

[Teddman]

Also the source is separate from the audio clip.

Maybe, but it's the same info.

From the audio clip thread:

PDZ
22 weapons
counter strike feel
invisibilty gun
strapped to wall gun - shots people when they walked by.
a gamer got scanned into the game as a character
realistic look apparently (horrible recording)
Lot of info on specs on thursday
wireless controllers
faceplates
Jetpack mode
Medieval rpg- bloody moron couldn't remember the name

 

[Solid]

Can someone plz leak a picture or two. For GAF.

Thanks.

 

[WordAssassin]

Kameo is a FAIRY not an ELF, DUH!!!

 

[Mejilan]

The 2nd function of the Laptop Gun in Perfect Dark was freakin' awesome! Hahahahah. Sentry gun!

 

[Quadrophenic]

didnt a gun turn you invisible in the first Perfect Dark?

 

[Mejilan]

There was a cloaking device, IIRC.

 

[TheQueen'sOwn]

didnt a gun turn you invisible in the first Perfect Dark?

RCP-120 Second Function
and yes, the cloaking device.

Here's hoping for some more N-bombs so I can be an asshole.