Comments on: MechWarrior Confirmed for PC and XBox360

By: Adam Isherwood

Adam Isherwood — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:51:44 +0000

dammit – this might actually make me buy a new 360 – the red ring claimed my last one

By: BullLifter

BullLifter — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:03:20 +0000

@ Saxywolf: Yeah, my current computer is useful for only cruising the internet, and “backing up” my DVDs. Built 5 years ago, using 3-5 year old at the time parts. I am excited about the useful weight class idea; then again I always enjoyed piloting a Kit Fox against a Dire Wolf to see how long I would live.

@ Raptor13: I only watched it once at the time. Having rewatched it multiple times, and read the interview, I am able to pick up the little details more.

@ Quigs: Since none of the ‘Mechs look exactly spot on, it *could* have been something else. I assumed it was a Jenner; just looking for confirmation since I had not read the interview at the time.

By: Quigs

Quigs — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:26:46 +0000

I hate you people.

Yeah, don’t point out that it shoots 4 medium lasers, an srm 4, and a drac light jumper. Jeepers.

A bit dssapointed they went with the usual boring cliche. Hopefully the multiplayer doesn’t suck as badly as their plot ideas.

By: Raptor13

Raptor13 — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:39:55 +0000

The jumper is a Jenner, it’s ID’d in the cockpit of the Warhammer itself. All three mechs are ID’d on the HUD throughout the course of the trailer; the Jenner as it’s attacking, the Atlas as it’s pounding the crap out of the Warhammer, and the Warhammer as it’s getting pounded.

I love the look, and love how it harkens back a bit more to the unseen than the odd reseen. I also think it’s good to go back to pre-Gray Death Legion memory core days and have some fun with the classic stuff.

By: Saxywolf

Saxywolf — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:40:42 +0000

“I will have to buy a new computer for this game” is exactly what I was thinking. I think my desktop is about 7 years old.

4 player co-op! It even sounded like he hopes to make it so I would be able to play with my brother when he’s on his X-box and I’m on my computer, though I’m not totally sure what he meant by “multiplayer support across the 360 and PC.”

I like how he described the controls. Simulator style, but not overly complex, and unfolding. A beginner can play, but as you learn the controls, you get more control.

Another focus of his I found interesting is making each weight class useful. In previous games you needed speed to keep up with a convoy, or get to a timed objective, but otherwise weight was king.

So, as I understand it… Smith & Tinker own the IP, Pirahna will be the developer, and they are looking for a publisher with money to fund it.

By: BullLifter

BullLifter — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:47:00 +0000

That was my initial that as well, Jenner. There are a couple others that I can think of that would fit the mold, but a Jenner makes most sense for a Drac…

By: Brian

Brian — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:22:23 +0000

That jumper is probably a Jenner. None of the ‘Mechs in the trailer looks exactly spot on to either the unseen or reseen. No reason to get every detail perfect for a promo. That or they are looking to strike out on an artistic style all their own. Either way, the results look great so far.

Hoping to see more.

By: BullLifter

BullLifter — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:20:18 +0000

Barely had time to watch the trailer, let alone read the interview, before I left for work. HOT trailer, even if It sounded like they were using stock/old sound effects. I am very excited about the news. I hope this hype gets the notice of a publisher. I will have to buy a new computer for this game; this is what will retire the 9 year old dust magnet. You hear me publishers?! that is the length I will go for this game. I will spend loads of money (relatively) to make it happen.

I can’t place the jumping ‘Mech. Anyone ID it?

By: New Mechwarrior coming to PC? Yeah baby! — kevinbriody.net

New Mechwarrior coming to PC? Yeah baby! — kevinbriody.net — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:09:23 +0000

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