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Shank |OT| (PC/XBLA/PSN)

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Shard

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What is Shank?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shank_(video_game)
http://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/s/shankxbla/

Shank is an upcoming 2D side-scrolling action game developed by Klei Entertainment. It features melee and ranged combat. It was announced at Penny Arcade Expo 2009. The game will be released on Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network and PC. The game was written by God of War co-creator Marianne Krawczyk.

Shank features a cooperative campaign designed to be played locally, which is a prequel to the single-player campaign. The multiplayer allows players to play as Shank or his partner-in-crime Falcone.

Betrayed by the only family he ever knew and left for dead it's up to Shank to seek revenge for the death of his beloved at the hands of the underworld's deadliest assassins. Utilizing his knowledge of gang warfare and weaponry Shank must battle his way through the criminal underground in order to seek revenge against the people for bringing his world crashing down around him.

Violent graphic novel art style: Step into a graphic novel with the most fluid and violent 2-D animation ever seen in a video game.

Weapon-based combo system: String together endless combos of mayhem and destruction on the fly and pummel your opponents to the ground using an exhaustive arsenal of weapons.
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Release Date and Price:
http://shankgame.com/news/shank-release-date-announced/

Shank Release Date Announced

At long last our release date has been announced:

Playstation Network: August 24, 2010

Xbox LIVE Arcade: August 25, 2010

PC: Fall 2010

Price point: 1200 Microsoft Points / $14.99

I’ve literally been asked everyday about the release date, and it’s been killer waiting for the announcement, and now I get to play the other waiting game for August 24… Hope you all enjoy it when it comes out! I know it was by far the most fun project I’ve ever worked on.

In regards to the PC version: we’re currently working hard to make the PC version work on as many systems as possible, and having a fun ol’ time with hardware matrices. Oh yes.
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Screenshots:

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Video:

GDC 2010 Combat Gameplay Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SNnlvjWuYo

PAX 2009 Gameplay Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTnYay1je3Q

E3 2010 Revenge Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez1b11htakc

Co-Op Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulj-ERDhyS0

Co-Op Interview
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_F7GD-Y0S0

Video Preview
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/preview-shank/702387


Previews:

Gamepro
http://www.gamepro.com/article/previews/214619/pax-east-shank/

G4TV
http://g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/706566/Download-Gold-Shank-Preview.html

Destructiod
http://www.destructoid.com/taking-a-stab-at-shank-171387.phtml

1Up.com
http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3178318

Interviews:

GamingNexus
http://www.gamingnexus.com/Article/Shank-Interview/Item2742.aspx

TGL
http://thegamingliberty.com/index.p...erview-jamie-cheng-ceo-of-klei-entertainment/

Videogamer.com
http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/shank/preview-2575.html

Pixelsocks
http://www.pixelsocks.com/2010/03/31/shank-interview-with-jeff-agala-and-jamie-cheng/

Achievements/Trophies
http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/shank/achievements/

There are 12 achievements with a total of 200 points.

Just That Good 25
Complete the single player campaign on Hard mode.

Revenge is Sweet 20
Defeat Cesar.

The Wrong Guy 10
Defeat El Raton

Scars From the Past 15
Defeat Cassandra.

Father Forgive Me… 20
Defeat the Priest.

The Meating 15
Defeat the Butcher.

Grindhouse 15
Perform 100 chainsaw kills.

Mow 'Em Down 15
Take out 1000 enemies.

Make a Name For Yourself 10
Take out 100 enemies.

Just Getting Started 5
Take out 20 enemies.

And It Continues 25
Complete the single player campaign on Normal mode.

Backstory 25
Complete the co-op campaign.
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Reviews:

IGN PS3: 7.0: Decent
http://ps3.ign.com/articles/111/1115660p1.html

Joystiq, 4.5/5
http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/24/shank-review/
 
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Snuggles

erotic butter maelstrom
This will be awesome. My most anticipated DD game of the year. Will get PSN version unless I hear bad stuff.
 
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Schlomo

Member
Looks good, but the characters suffer a little from Monkey Island special edition syndrome: too much detail if you sit at a normal distance from your TV.
 
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Keyser Soze

Member
This and Scott Pilgrim coming the same day on 360?

FUUUUUUUUUUUUU

Mafia 2, Kane and Lynch 2, and Raiden Fighters all in the same week too?

FUUUUUUUUUUUUU x 2
 
J-Roderton

J-Roderton

Member
Keyser Soze said:
This and Scott Pilgrim coming the same day on 360?

FUUUUUUUUUUUUU

Mafia 2, Kane and Lynch 2, and Raiden Fighters all in the same week too?

FUUUUUUUUUUUUU x 2
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My dear lord. Should be a rad week. Also picking up Mafia 2.
 
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Mr_Zombie

Member
Tis is the first time I see this game and it looks awesome. I like the art.
But that "Shank features a cooperative campaign designed to be played locally" quote worries me. Does that mean there won't be an on-line co-op? :(
 
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Snuggles

erotic butter maelstrom
Mr_Zombie said:
Tis is the first time I see this game and it looks awesome. I like the art.
But that "Shank features a cooperative campaign designed to be played locally" quote worries me. Does that mean there won't be an on-line co-op? :(
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According to wikipedia it's only local.
Wait until you see it in motion, though, the animation is great.
 
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Adam J.

Member
This game reminds me of Aladdin for Genesis, only with chainsaws and shotguns. I will be huddled infront of my PS3 tomorrow evening, anxiously waiting for Sony to hit the PSN update switch.
 
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Snuggles

erotic butter maelstrom
I wonder if PS3 version will have a demo. I'd much rather get it on that system since I have a 250gig hard drive vs. a 20gigger on the 360, but I gotta be sure it's not a lesser port.

This looks nuts, though, can't wait to see it in person.
 
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Moobabe

Member
SO PUMPED for this unless the ps3 version sucks - though I don't think we have any reason to suspect that it will.... I hope.....
 
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Decado

Member
Eagerly anticipating the reviews (until I get my hands on the demo, anyway)...

I hope this one doesn't disappoint and is more brutal that the videos indicate. Otherwise it looks exactly like I've been hoping to find on XBLA and PSN. Now I just need The Dishwasher 2....
 
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iconoclast

Member
This game looks sooooo good. Can't wait for it.

Also looks like it'll be easy to 200/200.

Decado said:
Eagerly anticipating the reviews (until I get my hands on the demo, anyway)...

I hope this one doesn't disappoint and is more brutal that the videos indicate. Otherwise it looks exactly like I've been hoping to find on XBLA and PSN. Now I just need The Dishwasher 2....
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Can't forget Dust! I love me some 2D action games.
 
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ACE 1991

Member
Wow, there seems to be VERY little gaf hype over this game. I expected this and Limbo to be GAF's most anticipated summer games...
 
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HamPster PamPster

Member
I hope there is more level variety then what is shown in those screenshots

Its such a amazing looking game - it would be a shame if thats all there is too it. I want jungle levels, ice levels, lava levels, metro city levels, casino levels!!!

Please no water levels though
 
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denomes

Member
ACE 1991 said:
Wow, there seems to be VERY little gaf hype over this game. I expected this and Limbo to be GAF's most anticipated summer games...
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Yeah, I'm surprised by the lack of hype for this title as well. I've been eagerly anticipating it for a while now and will likely bite the bullet tonight, despite the lack of reviews.
 
Haunted

Haunted

Member
Local co-op campaign?

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Will definitely keep an eye out for updates on the PC version's release date.
 
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DasRaven

Member
ACE 1991 said:
Wow, there seems to be VERY little gaf hype over this game. I expected this and Limbo to be GAF's most anticipated summer games...
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Lack of online co-op is dampening the hype for this game. The extra costume reveals are only increasing my anticipation. "Horror" Shank FTW.
 
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