View Full Version : waiting for Demo.....
Hello everybody,
i hope these year in December 06 a demo will come out for us!
What do you mean?
CannedCanary
11-24-2006, 07:17 AM
Agreed, though I wouldn't want them to focus too much on releasing a demo, and more on perfecting the game. My only concern for this game is that it might be too arcade. And in clarifying that a demo would most cetainley help :lmao:
Deadpreacher
12-03-2006, 03:51 PM
As much as i would love a Demo i just can't help, but agree with CannedCanary. Besides maken a demo normaly slows down release time of the real game and i wanted this game last year. Don't want to wait no more!
princecaspian4
12-03-2006, 03:56 PM
i would like a demo, if they put out a demo it will help them find bugs while they can still fix the problem (whatever it may be), and i just want to play it:D
There is a demo for both 360 and PC. Watch this space!
We've also got a really cool walk through video coming up very soon too :thumbsup:
Deadpreacher
12-05-2006, 02:17 PM
Thats great news! Is there anyway on telling us if its a SP or MP demo? Maybe even a when like before or after the release of the game?
princecaspian4
12-06-2006, 02:57 PM
i liked the walk through, can't wait for the demo
Neroman
12-07-2006, 04:56 AM
http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g23/neroman/cooltext37747106.gif
Iron Sound
12-07-2006, 11:05 AM
this game is pretty much top of my list, so a demo would be much appreciated
CptJohnson
12-07-2006, 04:55 PM
A demo would be good but a complete unbugged game would be better than having a demo done
princecaspian4
12-07-2006, 05:25 PM
a demo could help them find any bugs, and hopefully fix them before it's too late
Iron Sound
12-08-2006, 02:58 AM
Looking at the way Company of Heroes was released I wouldn't recommend rushing the release either!
It had a great single player component, but the multiplayer instantly turned so many people off because it shipped in such a buggy state.
3 Patches later and it has some of the interface appeal that Rome Total war had TWO YEARS AGO!!!! Wow, we can see other players loading prior to battle, such innovation, Relic! :scratch:
And don't even get me started on the "dropping" (netcode) and stats issues.
I feel the multiplayer component of Battlestations is even more integral to the fun factor of this game, so to screw that up would be development suicide.
A demo would be fun and pretty much inform me as to whether I want to buy the game or not, but please, test the multiplayer as much as possible!
princecaspian4
12-08-2006, 03:51 PM
ya, they need to test the online, when battlefield 2 (for the 360) came out the voice chat didn't work and that killed the online play because no one knew what anyone else was doing
Dutch Jester
12-08-2006, 03:53 PM
ya they should come out with a multiplayer demo for the 360 that would make me very very happy :D :D !
I believe the demo will be multiplayer. More details to follow in the not too distant future.
Crazy Nut BE
12-11-2006, 04:22 AM
I believe the demo will be multiplayer. More details to follow in the not too distant future.
Great:D :D
chip5541
12-11-2006, 06:10 AM
great news.
MadduckUK
12-11-2006, 10:37 AM
fantastic news. thanks for keeping us informed keir, makes a nice change from most forums nowadays
chip5541
12-11-2006, 11:23 AM
It does make a big difference.
princecaspian4
12-11-2006, 01:22 PM
about when will the demo come out?
chip5541
12-11-2006, 09:10 PM
soon :rasp: :lmao:
tmb11
12-11-2006, 09:30 PM
There is a demo for both 360 and PC. Watch this space!
We've also got a really cool walk through video coming up very soon too :thumbsup:
Awesome! any eta on when the demo will be out for xbox 360? I can't wait to try this game. :D
I haven't got a concrete time for the demo.
It's in the near future. That's about all I can say at the moment, I'll try and get the green light to make an official announcement in the next couple of days.
chip5541
12-12-2006, 02:46 AM
Good morning!!! :D
Thanks for the update. Could you also check to see if both demos would be released at the same time?
MadduckUK
12-12-2006, 02:50 AM
agh. i can see it just missing the christmas holiday. which would be a shame. would love to get some games in while im off work
Good morning!!! :D
Thanks for the update. Could you also check to see if both demos would be released at the same time?
The PC demo will be out after the Xbox 360 demo. Sorry for the sketchy details, I'll try and feedback stuff as soon as I hear it.
Edit: And good evening (?) to you too! :D
MadduckUK
12-12-2006, 02:56 AM
you evil evil.. "peoples".. your going to MAKE me get a 360 arent you?! :lol:
chip5541
12-12-2006, 02:57 AM
lol.. to be nice :nut:
NP on the sketchy details. I know how those things go.
chip5541
12-12-2006, 02:58 AM
you evil evil.. "peoples".. your going to MAKE me get a 360 arent you?! :lol:
OMG! your right!!! It is an evil Microsoft plot to get you to buy a 360 :nut:
lol.. to be nice :nut:
NP on the sketchy details. I know how those things go.
I'll do my best to let you guys know whatever I can.
Off topic, I actually bought a 360 the other day. Perhaps it is a conspiracy.
chip5541
12-12-2006, 03:05 AM
OT: I just got a PS3 on the 1st :rasp:
That is why I would like to see BM on the PS3
mhhh....
that would be nice :)
i hope, the demo comes befor christmas :scratch: , because these are days
i have time enough :cool:
princecaspian4
12-12-2006, 03:05 PM
ya, i would like for it to come out while i am still on Christmas break, then i will have plenty of time to play
Vicious 21
12-12-2006, 03:53 PM
Where is the demo? We are almost half way through December and still no word. Before this talk of a demo I had made peace with the fact that I would not play the game until 2007, but now you tease and tantalize me with talk of a demo, I can barely stand it. :mad2:
Shot Dead 116
12-12-2006, 05:23 PM
*Brain blows up from all the wierd smily faces*
Shot Dead 116
12-12-2006, 05:24 PM
ya, i would like for it to come out while i am still on Christmas break, then i will have plenty of time to play
I hope it does not! I want it to come out on monday. 3 pm est if its ok
princecaspian4
12-12-2006, 05:32 PM
i ment that i wanted it to come out so that i could play it on christmas break, really, i would like it to come out now,
MarkDawg
12-13-2006, 01:13 AM
Xbox has demos?
Deadpreacher
12-13-2006, 01:34 AM
Xbox has demos?
Sure does! DL them right from your system.
Right, I've got some news.
Unfortunately the demo won't be available this side of Christmas. The dev guys have been concentrating putting the finishing touches on the game and so that obviously takes priority over the demo - and of course there is the Microsoft submission process too.
I'll let you all know more when I can :thumbsup:
Crazy Nut BE
12-13-2006, 02:52 AM
Right, I've got some news.
Unfortunately the demo won't be available this side of Christmas. The dev guys have been concentrating putting the finishing touches on the game and so that obviously takes priority over the demo - and of course there is the Microsoft submission process too.
I'll let you all know more when I can :thumbsup:
:eek: :(
chip5541
12-13-2006, 03:01 AM
Thats still ok. Frankly I have enough to keep me busy for awhile.
MarkDawg
12-13-2006, 12:51 PM
I am just glad that the game will have a Demo. Normally when a game does not that means they are trying to hide how much it sucks. So it's a good sign for this game that a Demo will be out.
gibbothegreat
12-13-2006, 02:24 PM
When will it be release in europe? cos I've checked a few sites and they all say a different date :confused:
princecaspian4
12-13-2006, 02:49 PM
Right, I've got some news.
Unfortunately the demo won't be available this side of Christmas. The dev guys have been concentrating putting the finishing touches on the game and so that obviously takes priority over the demo - and of course there is the Microsoft submission process too.
I'll let you all know more when I can :thumbsup:
too bad, but your right finishing up the full game is much more important then putting out a demo (although i would like a demo)
Iron Sound
12-13-2006, 04:22 PM
bahhh PC all the way right?
But if there was one game that was gonna prod me to the shops to but a console it would be this one :p
Frankly, the devs should take their time and let the Christmas market spam unfold by itself, then "quietly" released after the shopping spree malarchy (is a game ever released without a massive marketing asssualt when made by Eidos!?).
The people who are going to be keeping this game alive for years to come (until you make us buy a sequel or expansion), are the people who are prepared to wait!
**cough**
That's us!
Ghost_loy
12-13-2006, 08:07 PM
Right, I've got some news.
Unfortunately the demo won't be available this side of Christmas. The dev guys have been concentrating putting the finishing touches on the game and so that obviously takes priority over the demo - and of course there is the Microsoft submission process too.
I'll let you all know more when I can :thumbsup:
well ill be.....i didnt know i had a account for this site. I must have forgot about it i just tried to register and it said it already existed.
Anyway when you say this side of christmas does that mean it could happen in the middle of christmas....:) i really want this demo.:D
When will it be release in europe? cos I've checked a few sites and they all say a different date :confused:
No official concrete date yet I'm afraid. Sites often guesstimate of course :)
well ill be.....i didnt know i had a account for this site. I must have forgot about it i just tried to register and it said it already existed.
Anyway when you say this side of christmas does that mean it could happen in the middle of christmas....:) i really want this demo.:D
Welcome back :thumbsup:
Sorry for the hold up on the demo, not long to go now!
chip5541
12-14-2006, 02:50 AM
Sorry for the hold up on the demo, not long to go now!
December 26 @ 12:01am :nut:
Alpha Wolfgang
12-14-2006, 06:00 PM
reading through this thread is like reading the best book of your life... it has supense, horror, love, tragedy, and relief... and some more suspense... im sure fans of this game can agree, LOL.
anyway, im kinda dissapointed that the release wont be in the next 7 days, because after taht im gone all x-mas, with no xbox live!!!! i was hopin i can take the demo and impress my friends with my mad flying skills (jk), like i said, this thread has much suspense, so we might get a sneak demo attack! only time will tell as this chapter in gaming history rolls on... until then i bite my nails and stare at rainbow 6 vegas...:scratch:
Rayze
12-14-2006, 11:40 PM
even though i think that not haveing the demo out this side of xmas sucks, i am not moaning groaning because if the devs are more worried about the game then a lil promotion demo there doing there jobs right :cool: give the devs my regards and thank you for keeping us updated :)
Ericman55
12-16-2006, 06:10 PM
Could we get another update?
Any progress?
Are they donw with the finsihing touches?
chip5541
12-16-2006, 09:25 PM
If the January 30th date is correct I would say prob not done with touch-ups. They could actually work on it till about the 15th of January and still get the game out by the 30th.
TheMetalStorm
12-16-2006, 09:49 PM
I'm just happy that the team is actually providing us with some news.
Kudos to Keir.
princecaspian4
12-16-2006, 10:04 PM
ya, i'm glad they are answering our questions, otherwise we would have no reliable info, and all we could do on this forum is guess what the game would be like.
chip5541
12-16-2006, 10:14 PM
It really does make a difference.
Alpha Wolfgang
12-17-2006, 01:35 PM
yeah thanks keir!
more game devs need to talk to fans like keir does!
shanehead
12-18-2006, 05:23 PM
keir you seem to know that the demo wont be out before christmas how about before 07, the screenshots arre killing me, looks amazing good job thanks for updates:D
Alpha Wolfgang
12-18-2006, 05:52 PM
hmm, but what about that tulagi thing? can ya just slap that onto the marketplace and give us a taste of single player?
shanehead
12-18-2006, 06:54 PM
hmm, but what about that tulagi thing? can ya just slap that onto the marketplace and give us a taste of single player?
that is a good idea something along that line. Tulagi looked liked a sweet mission where one would be able to implament many tactics to get a taste for the game, plus it would stop me from druling over the vids and screenshots. :)
princecaspian4
12-18-2006, 08:52 PM
plus it would stop me from druling over the vids and screenshots. :)
wouldn't you just start drooling over the demo? :)
chip5541
12-18-2006, 09:08 PM
The funny thing is that when Microsoft advertised E3 Live they said play the same demos at E3 and this was one of the ones I was hoping for but Nooooooo!
Dutch Jester
12-18-2006, 09:55 PM
yes, yes, lets ask microsoft hmmm yes, me likey, me likey, me want demo
Tzmir
12-19-2006, 09:30 AM
Just release the HMS Belfast press demo? pretty please :D
shanehead
12-19-2006, 11:45 AM
Just release the HMS Belfast press demo? pretty please :D
i agree, or else at least an update its been a while keir:confused:
Alpha Wolfgang
12-19-2006, 03:14 PM
haha, lets not get too pushy... wtf am i saying... :lol: DEMO!!! LOL (jk)
Tzmir
12-20-2006, 06:48 AM
Yeah it would be nice with a new update before 2007
shanehead
12-20-2006, 07:58 PM
Yeah it would be nice with a new update before 2007
hopefully they are putting all their resources into getting the demo out before 07 cause we havent had an update in some time now :mad2:
imnotcanadian
12-20-2006, 08:01 PM
A demo would be nice...but as of tomorrow I wouldn't be here to play it,at least until January 2nd...not saying that yall shouldn't get to play it.......
princecaspian4
12-20-2006, 08:12 PM
Yeah it would be nice with a new update before 2007
it would be nice, but just be glad that they are giving us updates us at all
TheMetalStorm
12-21-2006, 11:26 AM
Yeah, I mentioned that before. Thanks Keir and all.
halo2modder
12-21-2006, 08:49 PM
yea dam ok dam demo not gona be out soon gay i gues ill go play WOW lvl 23 rouge 35 warr 34 hunt and 28 druid 22 mage dam no lvl 60 owel i play on sargeras if any 1 plays :D
TheMetalStorm
12-22-2006, 12:10 AM
What did you just say?
Tzmir
12-22-2006, 01:36 AM
lol
kwintone
12-22-2006, 03:24 AM
:eek:
the floodgates have opened. but as long as it means $ for Eidos...
Cpt.sharp
12-22-2006, 04:06 AM
yea dam ok dam demo not gona be out soon gay i gues ill go play WOW lvl 23 rouge 35 warr 34 hunt and 28 druid 22 mage dam no lvl 60 owel i play on sargeras if any 1 plays
Translation
Hello old chaps, I see the demo has not been released yet, oh poo. Looks like I will have to play badminton with the neighbour. Oh well, good bye my friends.
MadduckUK
12-24-2006, 10:55 AM
yea dam ok dam demo not gona be out soon gay i gues ill go play WOW lvl 23 rouge 35 warr 34 hunt and 28 druid 22 mage dam no lvl 60 owel i play on sargeras if any 1 plays :D
congratulations, ill be using your post as an example to others in the future
Alpha Wolfgang
12-24-2006, 11:03 PM
hmm... still any chance of a nice little present for us sitting in the marketplace for us in the morning that just so happens to be waiting to be downloaded? :D
Divine_Wind
12-25-2006, 08:54 PM
Any updated word on the demo release date for the 360?? Come on! It's Christmas! :D
Bm God
12-27-2006, 01:12 PM
31 December muld be fun :D :D:lmao:
kwintone
12-30-2006, 08:37 AM
bump for newcomers
TheMetalStorm
12-30-2006, 11:10 AM
Hmmm. It looks like the demo might be released mid January...You know, Since the release date in the 30'th.
Ghost_loy
12-30-2006, 11:14 AM
I hope not. I really want to play this demo. Im very impatient and :mad2: Oh ya and waiting for this demo is not fun. ****
AVCG stone
12-31-2006, 04:59 PM
same feeling here man just aswell shrivell up n die if thats gona happen :P :lol:
Cpt.sharp
01-01-2007, 02:33 AM
its 2007, that means only one thing! The demo and game will come out this year!!!
Bm God
01-01-2007, 04:12 AM
We Must Make A Rebbelion Until They Make Demo :)
AVCG stone
01-01-2007, 02:14 PM
its 2007, that means only one thing! The demo and game will come out this year!!!
just like last year it was 2006 what you trying to do jinx us?????:mad:
imnotcanadian
01-01-2007, 08:05 PM
its 2007, that means only one thing! The demo and game will come out this year!!!
Way to go...you jinxed us,now a tornado will come and wipe out all of the devs while they are in the process of making the demo public along with giving everybody with X amount of posts here a free CD key a week before the game is released.....:nut:
*I hope that doesn't happen ;) *
chip5541
01-01-2007, 11:18 PM
Just be thankful it will be out before DNF :lmao:
Alpha Wolfgang
01-02-2007, 08:25 AM
DNF?
i hate anxiously going to the market place, clicking Newly Released Demos and finding nothing... ugh...
chip5541
01-02-2007, 08:28 AM
Duke Nukem Forever :lmao:
I know how you feel. It seems to take forever to get anything new (worth playing) recently.
Ghost_loy
01-03-2007, 03:12 PM
I D/L everything on the Demo Market.....Thats how bored I am I have played every demo on the market place.
Damaged Soldier
01-03-2007, 06:16 PM
I want the demo so bad i just cant stand it anymore! :mad2: But as long as they make an awsome game i don't care if i get a demo or not i just want them to take there time and make the game as awsome as possible:whistle: :thumbsup:
LT ROBERT COLE
01-03-2007, 06:21 PM
I would like a demo this friday or maybe on a saturday if they do that. I want to play it before i have to go back to school monday.
Dutch Jester
01-03-2007, 10:39 PM
i dont want it friday cuz im gonna go to magic mountain then i wont be able to play and ill get online and then you guys will all be talking about it
Hitlers nightmare
01-04-2007, 02:01 AM
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: the demo comes out on 18 jan. And the game on 20 feb:lmao: :lmao:
kwintone
01-04-2007, 09:28 AM
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: the demo comes out on 18 jan. And the game on 20 feb:lmao: :lmao:
that looks an awful lot like the release schedule for Crackdown...
andy3536
01-04-2007, 10:36 AM
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: the demo comes out on 18 jan. And the game on 20 feb:lmao: :lmao:
Close but not right. game is out feb 23 in europe. they always come out on a friday
Dutch Jester
01-04-2007, 01:03 PM
ligt dat niet in oostenrijk?:whistle: :whistle:
misschien, maar zij hebben ook een hier
p.s. i dont know if i spelt maybe correct... and i also needed help i didnt know how to spell half those words:rasp:
Iron Sound
01-04-2007, 01:21 PM
Game UK, the UK's big retailer, is listing a February 23rd release...
sigh :(
imnotcanadian
01-04-2007, 01:40 PM
?!??!?!?! What happened to January 30th:scratch: ??? :eek: :eek: :mad2:
princecaspian4
01-04-2007, 02:13 PM
?!??!?!?! What happened to January 30th:scratch: ??? :eek: :eek: :mad2:
could be different dates for Europe and North America
Dutch Jester
01-04-2007, 02:26 PM
aww man this sucks even if it does come out on the 30th i wont be able to get it till like a day after just like all the other games.. this sucks
Maybach
01-04-2007, 02:47 PM
could be different dates for Europe and North America
That would seem logical, as alot of games are released in America before Europe.
Damaged Soldier
01-04-2007, 05:00 PM
Mabey we will have a chance to see a demo this Monday. ;) At least i hope we see one by the 15 :mad2: or i'm gonna go :nut:
Maybach
01-04-2007, 06:50 PM
What's the point in speaking foreign langages in here that only a minority can understand...I'm all for "acculturation" but c'mon.
knoxville11
01-04-2007, 07:00 PM
im ok with the date Jan 30th ... my exams end Jan 31st and then i get the rest of the week off. so i got some time to play it lol
Dutch Jester
01-04-2007, 07:09 PM
What's the point in speaking foreign langages in here that only a minority can understand...I'm all for "acculturation" but c'mon.
its because hitlers nightmare spoke in dutch so maybe he doesnt know how to speak it i mean i can speak dutch okay but i can't spell it for crap
Hitlers nightmare
01-05-2007, 02:07 AM
misschien, maar zij hebben ook een hier
p.s. i dont know if i spelt maybe correct... and i also needed help i didnt know how to spell half those words:rasp:
not bad no spell faults not bad:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
why is your name dutch jester:mad2: :mad2: I thaght that you were dutch
Please use the edit button if you have something to add and the PM function for personal conversations/questions
Damaged Soldier
01-05-2007, 04:27 AM
well here it is Friday and no demo. Mabey next Friday:scratch:
chip5541
01-05-2007, 05:45 AM
Demos are usualy released throughout the day. *hope springs eternal*:scratch:
andy3536
01-05-2007, 07:16 AM
could be different dates for Europe and North America
Europe release date is Feb 23......(at the moment)
http://www.play.com/Games/Xbox360/RCS/3-/2553438/Battlestations_Midway/Product.html
Cpt.sharp
01-05-2007, 09:08 AM
7th of feb it says on amazon which is a wednesday so thats wrong :(
its looking more and more like the 23rd if feb.
Iron Sound
01-05-2007, 09:33 AM
It's just annoying, as Mithis and Eidos were and are both EU-based companies... it was in the EU where the game originated and was developed.
Stupid North American Xbox markets :mad:
chip5541
01-05-2007, 11:01 AM
What are you complaining about! Heck I had to wait almost a YEAR for teh awsome Silent Storm. :mad2:
LT ROBERT COLE
01-05-2007, 12:10 PM
:lol: we get it first but what you could always do is order it from a north american retailer.
Crazy Nut BE
01-05-2007, 12:50 PM
:lol: we get it first but what you could always do is order it from a north american retailer.
But we need the PAL version.:(
Dutch Jester
01-05-2007, 01:22 PM
not bad no spell faults not bad:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
why is your name dutch jester:mad2: :mad2: I thaght that you were dutch
First of all sorry and here's why it is dutch I was born in denmark, baptised in holland, my mom is dutch and i choose my dutch side over my american side. But my mom thinks me learning how to spell dutch is pointless so I have to ask my mom or go to free translationsto learn how to spell it, she only thinks i should learn how to speak it.
And if i had a choice i would rather be Dutch than American
do you have xbox live?
Dutch Jester
01-05-2007, 02:16 PM
It's just annoying, as Mithis and Eidos were and are both EU-based companies... it was in the EU where the game originated and was developed.
Stupid North American Xbox markets :mad:
thats exactly what i was thinking
Deadpreacher
01-05-2007, 04:35 PM
I know i can't complain :rasp:
Yet i do know how you feel. There has many games that come out first in Japan or don't even make it here to the states. They really need to make all games region free. So if i can't wait i can order it and if it never is coming here i still can order it!
Divine_Wind
01-05-2007, 04:46 PM
Aw damn, I was hoping to play it this weekend. Oh well, here's hoping for next weekend.
TheMetalStorm
01-06-2007, 03:04 AM
Still waiting for Keir to come off of his vacation...
Alpha Wolfgang
01-06-2007, 03:14 AM
everytime i log on i go straight to the marketplace still... im anticipating this game more than any other release!
(multiculturalism mostly sucks, thats why we have cultures, to live like we want, not what abdullah rashid-omar-kuzbooky rahid burka bak muhhamad wants to live by)
AVCG stone
01-06-2007, 04:42 AM
everytime i log on i go straight to the marketplace still... im anticipating this game more than any other release!
(multiculturalism mostly sucks, thats why we have cultures, to live like we want, not what abdullah rashid-omar-kuzbooky rahid burka bak muhhamad wants to live by)
WELL POSTED:lol: :D :cool:
cripplezsbp90
01-06-2007, 07:26 AM
I do the same thing. The first time i go on the 360 for the day.........its on to marketplace and looking for that demo. But still it refuses to be there!!:mad: :mad2:
LT ROBERT COLE
01-06-2007, 03:57 PM
there is one more demo on marketplace so atleast we know the xbox team is back
princecaspian4
01-06-2007, 04:32 PM
so hopefully they will put battlestations up soon
LT ROBERT COLE
01-06-2007, 08:31 PM
i just want one of the dev guys to come here and give us a date when we will get the demo
Deadpreacher
01-07-2007, 12:57 AM
I'm kind of hopen the devs can answer this!
Don't have to be a date, but more of yes we think a demo may/might be out before the final release or no a demo is going to be out after the final release!
Hate looking everyday on the MP just in hopes for a demo. If one is coming and soon than i don't mind looking everyday, but if one aint coming before the game. I would like to know just so i don't feel upset everyday i look!
InsaneHunter
01-07-2007, 06:39 AM
I wonder why they can't just say when the demo will come out...
Hitlers nightmare
01-07-2007, 08:34 AM
on 18 january is the demo downloadable!
Herofighter
01-07-2007, 09:21 AM
Have u any fact!?!?!:scratch:
princecaspian4
01-07-2007, 09:38 AM
on 18 january is the demo downloadable!
where did you find that?
Herofighter
01-07-2007, 09:41 AM
I want to know to !!!:scratch:
I WANT THIS DEMO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:mad2: :mad2: :mad2: :mad2: :mad2: :nut:
andy3536
01-07-2007, 11:51 AM
on 18 january is the demo downloadable!
Why don't you give us the link were you found this out?
Deadpreacher
01-07-2007, 01:10 PM
on 18 january is the demo downloadable!
I wish!
To be honest thats the one day i'm more than sure it won't. Why you may ask well becuase thats the day Crackdown demo comes out. They don't normaly release two demos on the same day. It can happen, but i highly doubt it!
LT ROBERT COLE
01-07-2007, 05:42 PM
He sent me a private message saying the 18 but i doubt they will release it when another major demo is comming out.
Dutch Jester
01-07-2007, 08:50 PM
i want it to be on the fifteenth so i will have play time, cuz i think i have soccer one the 18th
Well, first off I should apologise for all the delays. The latest one was beyond Eidos' control.
The good news is that the PC and Xbox demos should be out later this month. I can't give you a date yet as it's not concrete, but now that I'm back from holiday (Tzmir :D ) I'll keep you guys posted when I hear something.
InsaneHunter
01-08-2007, 04:45 AM
. I can't give you a date yet as it's not concrete
:( I hate that answer. Thanks for telling us what you can though.
:( I hate that answer. Thanks for telling us what you can though.
Yeah, I don't like having to give it either :mad:
But, I'm speaking to the powers that be and I'll hopefully get an answer in the next couple of days so I can let you guys know first :thumbsup:
Bdaggers
01-08-2007, 07:31 AM
Yeah, I don't like having to give it either :mad:
But, I'm speaking to the powers that be and I'll hopefully get an answer in the next couple of days so I can let you guys know first :thumbsup:
Thanks for the info Keir - you can see we are getting like a pack of starving wolves out here, huh ? Any morsel of info is devoured !
That press demo used for the excellent walkthrough movie would be perfect for putting up on XBL wouldn`t it ? :whistle:
You didn't hear this from me, but it's looking like the demo will be here with in the next two weeks.
More info to follow as and when I get it :thumbsup:
Bdaggers
01-08-2007, 07:44 AM
Keir - you are too good to us mate.
BTW, I live in North London - any chance of borrowing one of those press promo discs fopr a little while ?
:lol:
Crazy Nut BE
01-08-2007, 08:00 AM
Thanks a million Keir:D
cripplezsbp90
01-08-2007, 09:06 AM
AAHH man............i cant wait that long:mad2:
chip5541
01-08-2007, 09:07 AM
2 weeks.... ahhh 2 weeks!! :mad2: :mad2:
:D
Keir - you are too good to us mate.
BTW, I live in North London - any chance of borrowing one of those press promo discs fopr a little while ?
:lol:
If I was cruel, I'd tell you that I just got a silver copy (so it works on my retail 360) so I can play it at home tonight. But I'm not cruel, so I obviously wouldn't mention that :D
Bdaggers
01-08-2007, 09:36 AM
If I was cruel, I'd tell you that I just got a silver copy (so it works on my retail 360) so I can play it at home tonight. But I'm not cruel, so I obviously wouldn't mention that :D
Me am cry
chip5541
01-08-2007, 09:38 AM
If I was cruel, I'd tell you that I just got a silver copy (so it works on my retail 360) so I can play it at home tonight. But I'm not cruel, so I obviously wouldn't mention that :D
and where is my copy? :scratch:
andy3536
01-08-2007, 09:53 AM
If I was cruel, I'd tell you that I just got a silver copy (so it works on my retail 360) so I can play it at home tonight. But I'm not cruel, so I obviously wouldn't mention that :D
LOL
Deadpreacher
01-08-2007, 09:53 AM
Thanks Keir,
Thats all i really wanted to know. Was if it is even coming out before release or not.
Wish i know more, but it's good enough for now! Thanks
Crazy Nut BE
01-08-2007, 11:21 AM
Hey Keir what's your gamertag?
TheMetalStorm
01-08-2007, 04:51 PM
Welcome Back Keir.
It sound good...8 days before release is nice.
InsaneHunter
01-10-2007, 03:15 AM
Any word on an actual date yet?
Any word on an actual date yet?
I've just returned from pestering PR again and they've promised me that I'll be able to tell you guys tomorrow :thumbsup:
You'll hear it here first!
Capt:.Cavan
01-10-2007, 07:11 AM
We should make up and lil BS:Miday chant like "We love the wonderful keir" . no? :p lol
chip5541
01-10-2007, 07:15 AM
I've just returned from pestering PR again and they've promised me that I'll be able to tell you guys tomorrow :thumbsup:
You'll hear it here first!
Nice to hear.
Damaged Soldier
01-10-2007, 09:49 AM
I've just returned from pestering PR again and they've promised me that I'll be able to tell you guys tomorrow :thumbsup:
You'll hear it here first!
Kool! Thanks Keir Your the Best.:thumbsup: :D
Divine_Wind
01-10-2007, 10:46 AM
I've just returned from pestering PR again and they've promised me that I'll be able to tell you guys tomorrow
Sweet!
chip5541
01-10-2007, 12:01 PM
ok, so who is going to be sitting on this forum all morning long waiting for word? :nut:
dezenutz
01-10-2007, 12:17 PM
ok, so who is going to be sitting on this forum all morning long waiting for word? :nut:
this guy :rasp: (ignore waving fingers and tounge)
Herofighter
01-10-2007, 12:44 PM
I want this Demo or i get :mad2: :mad2: :mad2:
:rasp: :rasp: :rasp: :rasp: :rasp:
Alpha Wolfgang
01-10-2007, 12:50 PM
hmm... i wonder if the demos comin on my bday....
princecaspian4
01-10-2007, 01:31 PM
I've just returned from pestering PR again and they've promised me that I'll be able to tell you guys tomorrow :thumbsup:
You'll hear it here first!
good job, keep pestering them until we get a demo
Divine_Wind
01-10-2007, 02:08 PM
ok, so who is going to be sitting on this forum all morning long waiting for word? :nut:
No doubt!!
Maybach
01-10-2007, 03:43 PM
I've got AP English and Physics exams tomorrow and by the time I get home the demo better be out or I'm gonna flip. :mad2:
Damaged Soldier
01-10-2007, 04:35 PM
I've got AP English and Physics exams tomorrow and by the time I get home the demo better be out or I'm gonna flip. :mad2:
Get Ready To Flip.:lol::rasp:
Maybach
01-10-2007, 04:48 PM
:mad2: :mad2: :mad2:
LT ROBERT COLE
01-10-2007, 05:24 PM
:mad2: :mad2: :mad2:
i think your going :nut:
imnotcanadian
01-10-2007, 06:13 PM
i think your going :nut:
he might be going insane....but I have already gone insane waiting for this release.
LT ROBERT COLE
01-10-2007, 06:30 PM
im getting why to impatient to at least play the demo.
imnotcanadian
01-10-2007, 06:32 PM
I wouldn't say I'm impactient....just extremely anxious.
LT ROBERT COLE
01-10-2007, 06:38 PM
Idk i just wana play it and blow stuff up im running out of games to play because gears of war just went gay.
knoxville11
01-10-2007, 06:51 PM
im with him ^^^^^ COD3 and gears of war for me have lost there flare.. every since ive been reading about the gaame on this site ive wanted to play this game VERY badly lol
Deadpreacher
01-10-2007, 06:59 PM
Idk i just wana play it and blow stuff up im running out of games to play because gears of war just went gay.
LOL now that you mention it. I have another question for Keir.
I'm sure there is rank in BS:M, but can you play with friends or not!?
imnotcanadian
01-10-2007, 07:34 PM
This will be the last time I'm on the computer until Sunday:whistle: ,so be sure to have some good news before I get back! :D
chip5541
01-11-2007, 01:55 AM
Bump demo thread since other is closed. Let's keep it here! :D
Wildcardz
01-11-2007, 08:00 AM
Keir, just made a "unofficial" guess. looks like the 18th has a good chance of being the demo date..
tomorrow he hopes to have it confirmed..
Herofighter
01-11-2007, 08:15 AM
mhh i hope in secret the demo come tomorrow:D :D
i cannt wait!!!!:mad2: :mad2: :mad2: :mad2: :mad2:
Deadpreacher
01-11-2007, 10:08 AM
Keir, just made a "unofficial" guess. looks like the 18th has a good chance of being the demo date..
tomorrow he hopes to have it confirmed..
LOL i thought today was the tomorrow :whistle:
I hope it is next week.
GDI MEDIC 23
01-11-2007, 01:28 PM
maybe the demo will come out this Friday!!!!!! i hope i cant stop watching that walkthro video i download off the marketplace......
Ghost_loy
01-11-2007, 02:15 PM
Still no info? I cant wait much longer for this!
LT ROBERT COLE
01-11-2007, 02:25 PM
i know he said they would promised to give him a release date but he hasn't posted anything about it so i guess we will have to wait till tomorrow.:(
andy3536
01-11-2007, 02:27 PM
if you look in the thread that starts with (keith) kier hinted at jan 18
Ghost_loy
01-11-2007, 03:55 PM
Yes i know but, that doesn't change the fact that we are all expecting info today.
Goobacca
01-11-2007, 06:28 PM
He did give us info. Just because its a hint, does not mean it is not actual. In the legal world, verbage is very important.
Damaged Soldier
01-11-2007, 06:40 PM
Yes i know but, that doesn't change the fact that we are all expecting info today.
O well he gave us his best guess and that is good enough for me:p
LT ROBERT COLE
01-11-2007, 06:47 PM
I dont know I think microsoft is having problems with adding demos to marketplace if u try and download the Phantasy Star demo it gives you an error.
PrimaryParadox
01-11-2007, 08:59 PM
its seems like there is a lot of griping about info not being posted...id just like to point out that Keir is on our side and givin us all the info he can....we all have to remember that just cus WE want the info now dosent mean he can release it to us without the say so of the higher ups....yeah its all well and good for us to want this info but u have to remember there are prosesses and polices that he has to adhere to cus remember for us this is recreation for him its his job....so just bear that in mind eh....now on a personal note im deffinatly on the band wagon fer wanting the info and the demo cus this game looks sick....cant wait to play it whenever it comes out lol :D
Couldn't agree with you more...to us it is simply recreation and not work.
From a different perspective, its nice to see this type of gaming coming to a console. Most of the time, in the past, this type of strategy game does not get created on the consoles. Sure, there have been a few in the past, but mostly they are PC based. And for good reason...the games are usually huge in nature and scope, the game is slower paced than the twitchy shooter games, and the control schemes for controllers in the past has been limited or not condusive to this type of game.
Now for this game, from the demo, etc...it appears that the 360 handles the game very well with minimal or now slowdown...even with all the units on the screen (from what I could tell). The game is a strategy game, don't get me wrong...but I love the RTS part. This keeps the game moving and in some of those battles it appears that you'll be a madman trying to flip through your units to help them out or to keep them from getting killed so they can fight another day (or another bombing run). For this I am very grateful and I'm very glad to see the 360 getting its due! I'm sure if it does well the PS3 might get a port.
Sorry to get so far off topic! To much coffee this morning...speaking of morning...Keir, demo date please (but only if your ready)!;)
its seems like there is a lot of griping about info not being posted...id just like to point out that Keir is on our side and givin us all the info he can....we all have to remember that just cus WE want the info now dosent mean he can release it to us without the say so of the higher ups....yeah its all well and good for us to want this info but u have to remember there are prosesses and polices that he has to adhere to cus remember for us this is recreation for him its his job....so just bear that in mind eh....now on a personal note im deffinatly on the band wagon fer wanting the info and the demo cus this game looks sick....cant wait to play it whenever it comes out lol :D
Thanks, that sums it up pretty well. If I can't give you the date, I'll make sure I'm honest with you all. Here's a c&p of a post I just made which should help explain things:
Well, if I don't find out by around 3pm GMT (it's 1214pm now for reference) it probably won't be until Monday I'm afraid.
The reason for the delay of the announcement is that marketing have various other commitments that still need to be finalised before a date becomes official. I'll do my best to keep you guys in the loop. Thanks for you patience, not long to go now.
Bdaggers
01-12-2007, 05:49 AM
All good things come to those who wait.
And seeing as my 360 is winging its way off to get repaired (after the recent system update killed it :mad2: ) I don`t have any choice other than to wait !
Dusted off the old DS lite yesterday and had a blast on Advance Wars 2 - now that is a game that really makes the most of the hardware.
So a two week delay suits me just fine guys :whistle:
generalsilverstone
01-12-2007, 06:24 AM
Dusted off the old DS lite yesterday and had a blast on Advance Wars 2 - now that is a game that really makes the most of the hardware.
i agree when i had my ds advance wars ruled sadly my ds was stolen and i cant be botherd to get another.:(
chip5541
01-12-2007, 09:38 AM
I am a Field Commander (PSP) kinda guy.
Bdaggers
01-12-2007, 10:29 AM
I am a Field Commander (PSP) kinda guy.
oooh, that was an UGLY game tho, huh ?
chip5541
01-12-2007, 10:46 AM
Wasn't too bad but it is no Killzone: Liberation taht is for sure which is an awsome PSP game and a must have *shameless plug*
Herofighter
01-12-2007, 02:19 PM
mh ok so when i really understand the Demo will come next wednesday!?
Mh i cant wait so long:mad2: :mad2: :mad2: :mad2: :mad2:
AVCG stone
01-12-2007, 05:08 PM
:mad2: Why are u all so impatient me and chip have been on the midway bandwagon for a very long time from the month it was first shown to the public back in
>2002< so for all you noob fans of BSM shut up let kier and the crew focus on the job at hand ....... wouldnt be funny if they said "sorry guys were not relesing a demo coz we are recievieng to much flaming for giving you the info we have " so id advise all u noob kiddies to be quite and let em do there job we are all waiting for a demo for BSM and me and chip seem to be the longest waiting here so show some grattitude, maturity and be patient if you cant do that that id advise u to shut up and sit in the back seat were you belong
chip5541
01-12-2007, 05:19 PM
Now that should put the fear of god in 'em! :lmao:
princecaspian4
01-12-2007, 05:28 PM
:mad2: Why are u all so impatient
not all of us are impatient, i think most of us will be happy to get the game or demo whenever it comes out, but the impatient ones are just more vocal and keep complaining, so it seems like there are more of them then there really is
chip5541
01-12-2007, 05:42 PM
Just like working at a hotel. No one says anything when everything is fine but man the complain up a storm if something goes wrong.
AVCG stone
01-13-2007, 12:17 AM
Just like working at a hotel. No one says anything when everything is fine but man the complain up a storm if something goes wrong.
chip bib u read the previous postov mine not just the quote?
? :P
u did LOL soz only just scrambled outa bed
chip5541
01-13-2007, 06:49 AM
yup! but I was half asleep when I posted it :scratch:
LT ROBERT COLE
01-13-2007, 10:15 AM
Waiting for the demo and the people that keap promising keir a release date but never give him one makes me wana kill a kitten
princecaspian4
01-13-2007, 10:19 AM
Waiting for the demo and the people that keap promising keir a release date but never give him one makes me wana kill a kitten
welll don't kill that kitten just yet, i am sure that we will get the demo soon, and in the end it doesn't really matter if we know when the demo comes out, just keep an eye out for it, it will come out eventuially
warhawk21114
01-13-2007, 10:07 PM
Id be happy with a demo, but would rather the overall game turn out right. I mean I want it to be worth the 62 dollars I just shelled out for the game. Though I think the walkthrough video explained a lot of how this game works. And I like it!
first i want play the demo, when the game is good, i will buy it, is not i can buy another game!
Sciurida
01-14-2007, 10:57 AM
It better be good :rasp: , because i'm seriously considering preordering this game tomorrow, or in any case this week, the waiting just drives me crazy :nut: , maybe i'll preorder it when i have the demo...
Ryback14
01-14-2007, 06:32 PM
the demo is never going to come. accept that fact and live in misery like me till the 30th.
Speen88
01-14-2007, 06:35 PM
the demo is never going to come. accept that fact and live in misery like me till the 30th.
what a nice person:scratch:
m t freestyler
01-14-2007, 06:54 PM
i hope the de4mo is coming out the same time in australia.
any dates yet anyways?
LT ROBERT COLE
01-14-2007, 07:09 PM
im guessing the demo sometime this week from wendsday-friday just a quess though...;) :rolleyes:
Fry-O-Fish
01-14-2007, 07:19 PM
i hope the de4mo is coming out the same time in australia.
any dates yet anyways?
Even if it doesn't come out at the same time you could always make an American silver account.
Wildcardz
01-15-2007, 03:04 AM
I'll bet that when we do get the demo, we're all gonna download on the same moment and thus slow the server down. If that wil be te case expect totally crazy posts while waiting to download the (how big is the demo gonna be anyway MB's / GB's?) freaking file!! :lol: :mad2: :mad2:
example: JEEEJ, i got 4%!!!:eek:
chip5541
01-15-2007, 03:14 AM
lol... actually better yet is we all crash the servers!!
You know if both demos come at at the same time I wonder how many will be downloading both the 360 and the PC versions at the same time? (BTW. I did that with Just Cause :nut: )
takevin
01-15-2007, 10:01 AM
wasnt Keir suppose to post fri or today for the demo release??
irishj
01-15-2007, 10:23 AM
wasnt Keir suppose to post fri or today for the demo release??
Yep.. Keir said dat if he didn't find out by 3pm Friday, it would probably be today....just have to wait and see....i'm sure he's annoying them, as much as we are annoying him !!! :lmao:
andy3536
01-15-2007, 10:28 AM
wasnt Keir suppose to post fri or today for the demo release??
More red tape :(
Just have to be patient, think it is just the info delayed and not the demo. Keir has almost certainly been pestering people for info, he's nice to us like that :thumbsup:
captainkolak
01-15-2007, 12:30 PM
lets all just think of the good times were gonna have. *hope demo comes out this week* hmmm better to be happy than depressed by the way how good do u think u ppl are gonna be ???? :rasp:
Ericman55
01-15-2007, 01:38 PM
man i wish the demo was single player.....
but anyways i cnat wait.....
keir u should sneak in to there office and steal the copies.
m t freestyler
01-15-2007, 10:19 PM
stop making me impatient you evil evil people:mad2: :mad2: :mad2:
Capt:.Cavan
01-16-2007, 09:02 AM
i tell you now, the pc demo better come out same time as xbox, i dont wanna be sitting here bored as the xbox players have their, and its getting close to the 30th, a demo release close to the real game aint a good idea :|
irishj
01-16-2007, 09:39 AM
i tell you now, the pc demo better come out same time as xbox
Glad i don't have that worry, as i have a pc and a 360 :rasp:
Alpha Wolfgang
01-16-2007, 09:58 AM
the demo might even be out tomorrow!
(oh, and me and a few buds put sooooo many satchels in one spot and blew it up, other servers lagged! LOL!)
Divine_Wind
01-16-2007, 10:55 AM
We'll probably hear something tomorrow, after Gamespot's interview with the devs.
Bm God
01-16-2007, 11:02 AM
I think its 20 january or over that so we can get the taste for battel right before launch :D
MotorbreathX
01-16-2007, 11:30 AM
Keir has strongly suggested the 18th of Jan. It has not been officially confirmed so dont' take his or my word on it.
Forceman4077
01-16-2007, 06:51 PM
Thursday its offical demo thurs check it out
http://www.gamespot.com/news/6164257.html?tag=latestnews;title;1
:lol: :rasp: :lmao: :thumbsup: :) :D :lmao: :lol:
OperationPhoenix
01-16-2007, 07:23 PM
Xbox only?
princecaspian4
01-16-2007, 07:57 PM
Thursday its offical demo thurs check it out
http://www.gamespot.com/news/6164257.html?tag=latestnews;title;1
:lol: :rasp: :lmao: :thumbsup: :) :D :lmao: :lol:
sounds good, can't wait to play
Deadpreacher
01-16-2007, 08:18 PM
Nice i'm glad Crackdown got delayed to make room for Battlestations. Kind of know it would be one or the other getting pushed.
alex109211
01-16-2007, 08:20 PM
Please be true, Please be true, Please be true..... O yeah Please be true... Im READY to grab my joystick:whistle: !!
Divine_Wind
01-16-2007, 08:35 PM
Nice, Gamespot interview tomorrow and then the demo on Thursday. :thumbsup:
imnotcanadian
01-16-2007, 08:41 PM
.....Im READY to grab my joystick:whistle: !!
......is that what they are calling it these days?
m t freestyler
01-16-2007, 10:29 PM
just watch out near the computer we dont want to hear about someone being electricuted on the news.
Bdaggers
01-17-2007, 12:19 AM
@ Keir - how come they let bleedin Gamespot know, but not you ?
I reckon your PR people have got some explaining to do to you, mate.
But absolutely chuffed about demo date - come on !
Wildcardz
01-17-2007, 02:38 AM
ok, it's tursday.. what time!! what time!!! :nut:
And what time is that for europe??
almost......
m t freestyler
01-17-2007, 03:41 AM
im hoping its not coming out est because that puts my gaming pleasure back 3 or 4 hours:(
Gentleman - man your turrets, find your sea rations, take your dramamine, get your quartermaster skills ready, clear the flight deck, sound the GQ Alarm - we are going to war!
THURSDAY! THURSDAY! THURSDAY!
You have to hand it to Keir - the 18th was right on the $! Keir - nice work and much appreciated and if many were like me, we had the 18th as a "hope and see" date in the back of our minds.
Thanks to you and the devs for pulling it off. Sounds like you stole a few people to finalize the demo for us from Crackdown.
My hope is that this type of game gains speed, especially with the XBL component and gets a much needed "strategy" genre up and running. I hope you and your Dev team along with Eidos make a nice profit on the game to bring back another BATTLESTATIONS: European Campaign (Ground Assault). How cool would it be to do::scratch:
1. Battlestations: Midway (Sea, Air, undersea, islands)
2. Battlestations: European Campaign (Ground and Air - with some naval)
3. Battlestations: WWII - the big one! (All encompassing - Air, Land, Sea)
Just some wishful thinking...but that would be awesome! My hope is for you guys to hit the "Million" mark for copies sold! GOODLUCK!:o
@ Keir - how come they let bleedin Gamespot know, but not you ?
I reckon your PR people have got some explaining to do to you, mate.
But absolutely chuffed about demo date - come on !
It's OK, at least it's finally been announced. I'll deliver some more details on the demo today with some screenies, and I'll focus on getting the date for the PC demo too so watch this space :thumbsup:
Sciurida
01-17-2007, 04:59 AM
1. Battlestations: Midway (Sea, Air, undersea, islands)
2. Battlestations: European Campaign (Ground and Air - with some naval)
3. Battlestations: WWII - the big one! (All encompassing - Air, Land, Sea)
Just some wishful thinking...but that would be awesome! My hope is for you guys to hit the "Million" mark for copies sold! GOODLUCK!:o
What' you thinks about Battlestations: Operation Seelöwe (battle of britain)
or Battlestations: D-day
or Battlestations: The tonkin incident :p
my favourite would be: Battlestations: The invasion of Greece
andy3536
01-17-2007, 09:46 AM
What' you thinks about Battlestations: Operation Seelöwe (battle of britain)
or Battlestations: D-day
or Battlestations: The tonkin incident :p
my favourite would be: Battlestations: The invasion of Greece
Any sequal would have to be pacific, it was the only conflict where both sides had carriers and that is a massive part of the game. the germans and italians had no aircraft carriers at all.
irishj
01-17-2007, 01:55 PM
Superb !! Can't wait to play the demo on live and i'll be watching the interview tonight on gamespot :) Thanks to Keir for all the updates and for making my new year :D
The sequels don't necessarily have to be pacific or carrier specific. It could switch to land based combat with airports. How about going against all the German U Boats in the N. Atlantic, that would be fun! Or how about the Blitzkreig'n Germans. What about the north Africa desert campaign? What about the American destroyers in the North Atlantic along with massive troop transports. Check this out:
3 Allied XBOX Livers trying to take 3 different beaches on D-Day while the Germans try to hold and send them back home. Shuffling units around or jumping into a Tiger Tank and lead infrantry straight into hell - that's what I'm talkin' about!
I don't think "jumping" in and taking soldiers over would work...you can let them do their thing as long as you tell them where to get to by squad or where to attack by squad. Jumping in a TANK - I'm game! Parachuting behind enemy lines!
There is plenty to do, even without the carriers present I think. Although I don't know if I'd free Paris this time around from German Dictatorship! hahaha
See you guys out there tomorrow on XBL!!! Time to release is approx 11:00 EST Time I think! I have to work so I won't get to play until later that night but, "Its all good"!!!:p
:eek: :eek: :eek: TORA TORA TORA!!!:eek: :eek: :eek:
andy3536
01-17-2007, 03:20 PM
The sequels don't necessarily have to be pacific or carrier specific. It could switch to land based combat with airports. How about going against all the German U Boats in the N. Atlantic, that would be fun! Or how about the Blitzkreig'n Germans. What about the north Africa desert campaign? What about the American destroyers in the North Atlantic along with massive troop transports. Check this out:
3 Allied XBOX Livers trying to take 3 different beaches on D-Day while the Germans try to hold and send them back home. Shuffling units around or jumping into a Tiger Tank and lead infrantry straight into hell - that's what I'm talkin' about!
I don't think "jumping" in and taking soldiers over would work...you can let them do their thing as long as you tell them where to get to by squad or where to attack by squad. Jumping in a TANK - I'm game! Parachuting behind enemy lines!
There is plenty to do, even without the carriers present I think. Although I don't know if I'd free Paris this time around from German Dictatorship! hahaha
See you guys out there tomorrow on XBL!!! Time to release is approx 11:00 EST Time I think! I have to work so I won't get to play until later that night but, "Its all good"!!!:p
:eek: :eek: :eek: TORA TORA TORA!!!:eek: :eek: :eek:
But What you are talking about is a real time statergy Where you can jump in tanks, it might be ok for a stand alone game or an updated version of the battlefield series but could not really be a sequal for a naval combat game.
A sequal would have to be a naval combat game with the use of carriers and the only place in the ww2 where both sides met with carriers was the pacific.
imnotcanadian
01-17-2007, 03:30 PM
Why exactly do carriers have to be involved....that is only one aspect of this game,it doesn't revolve around them.
andy3536
01-17-2007, 03:49 PM
Why exactly do carriers have to be involved....that is only one aspect of this game,it doesn't revolve around them.
No but they make a massive part of the game, If there were a naval engagment out to sea and their were no carriers, would the game be as intesting with just ship to ship combat?
imnotcanadian
01-17-2007, 03:55 PM
I think it would be. There are maps in BS:M with no air support. There are some people who wouldn't play the game if it didn't have carriers,just for the shear principle of it. It would be just fine for me.
andy3536
01-17-2007, 04:02 PM
I think it would be. There are maps in BS:M with no air support. There are some people who wouldn't play the game if it didn't have carriers,just for the shear principle of it. It would be just fine for me.
It would certainly be an entertaining game still but would not have the lifespan or the poularity that this game clearly has.
CORRECTION: Just watched the Gamespot Interview
Game is available for download 5 AM EST this coming morning! Sorry about that...I was mistaken!
The Battlestations: Europe Campaign was only a suggestion. I think you could make it work on Land with the same type of game design. Minor tweaks of course would be needed. Maybe it should be called something else but I think it would still be enjoyable. There were planes involved in the North Atlantic for sure, they just didn't go as far out to sea but they did launch from land. Just a suggestion...and I agree that strictly a Naval battle without carriers might not be as fun. But adding transports and German U Boats along with English fighters/bombers could definitely be interesting.
But - either way you slice it! Battlestations: Midway DEMO - out in less than 12 hours!:thumbsup:
GamerAndy
01-17-2007, 04:38 PM
CORRECTION: Just watched the Gamespot Interview
Game is available for download 5 AM EST this coming morning! Sorry about that...I was mistaken!
The Battlestations: Europe Campaign was only a suggestion. I think you could make it work on Land with the same type of game design. Minor tweaks of course would be needed. Maybe it should be called something else but I think it would still be enjoyable. There were planes involved in the North Atlantic for sure, they just didn't go as far out to sea but they did launch from land. Just a suggestion...and I agree that strictly a Naval battle without carriers might not be as fun. But adding transports and German U Boats along with English fighters/bombers could definitely be interesting.
But - either way you slice it! Battlestations: Midway DEMO - out in less than 12 hours!:thumbsup:
One of the tough things about integrating land based units into the BS format, is pathfinding. Airplanes, Boats and Subs all share the rather nice (from a programming perspective) obstacle free plane of existence. It means that when you tell the AI to go someplace, a plane will just go there. Its not like theres a big hill thats gonna stop a plane, it'll just go over it. the only thin gthat could get in the way is another plane, but you've got 3 lovely dimensions and so can go around. Same with boats and subs
if you integrate tanks, etc. then you have to program in some hardcore pathfinding routines, lest you tell your tank squad to go from one side of the map to the other and they get stuck on the 1st set of tank traps they run into. Realistic? Yes. Fun? No.
on another topic, anybody planning on staying up tonight for the release? I want to play people who arn't total asshats
Iron Sound
01-17-2007, 04:43 PM
The logical step for the game, and the market preference :p , is to expand upon the conflict in Guadacanal, and perhaps go as far as the last major battles in the Philliphines at the end of the war.
Guadacanal would mostly be a change of local as the conflict was fought mainly in 1942. Denser island chains that would perhaps call for greater emphasis on the land battles.
I myself have been trying to write a design document for this sort of scenario for quite some time.. I'm 100% sure this sort of mass naval conflict with the added theatre of minimalist land warfare is on the up, and the investors, Eidos, have chosen to invest wisely..
cue many copycats and annoyed people with a similar idea :o ;)
If an add-on or sequel is situated temporally towards the end of the war, the team could offer us later, more sophisticated weapons which developed as the war progressed. This has the added bonus of not constraining the game content within some arbitrary, but nonetheless valid "historical timeframe", which BS:M suffers from a little bit (does the Yamato seem a bit out of place, anyone?!).
I have not been following the weapons in great detail, I will wait for the game to analyse ;)
But I'd say it's already quite a kaleidoscope in terms of early and late weapons, this is the nature of the fun vs "historical authenticity" trade off.
m t freestyler
01-17-2007, 09:26 PM
demo in 4 hours or 9 depends who you trust out of keir and gamespot and the devs. im hoping its the 5 hour earlier devs that get it right.
TheMetalStorm
01-17-2007, 10:54 PM
Downloading T-Minus 3 Hours.
I got my cell phone alarm set. Even school can't keep me from this, I'm so giddy!
Like Christmas!
Wildcardz
01-18-2007, 12:33 AM
I just started working.... 8 hours until i'm done at the ealiest... :mad2:
then drive home (about 1 hour ):mad2:
then download it :thumbsup:
then... do nothing as i got a silver account and haven't got time to buy a gold upgrade card :mad2: :mad2:
then again, maybe i event can't download with silver :mad2:
s:mad2: see any pattern here?:nut:
m t freestyler
01-18-2007, 12:37 AM
i do
you are totally and uterly screwed over and over and over again by the big man at microsoft. i would lend you mine but i wouldnt
Ryback14
01-18-2007, 12:40 AM
One of the tough things about integrating land based units into the BS format, is pathfinding. Airplanes, Boats and Subs all share the rather nice (from a programming perspective) obstacle free plane of existence. It means that when you tell the AI to go someplace, a plane will just go there. Its not like theres a big hill thats gonna stop a plane, it'll just go over it. the only thin gthat could get in the way is another plane, but you've got 3 lovely dimensions and so can go around. Same with boats and subs
if you integrate tanks, etc. then you have to program in some hardcore pathfinding routines, lest you tell your tank squad to go from one side of the map to the other and they get stuck on the 1st set of tank traps they run into. Realistic? Yes. Fun? No.
on another topic, anybody planning on staying up tonight for the release? I want to play people who arn't total asshats
1 hr to go. this aint easy waiting. i'm watching turbulence. great ray liotta movie. it's on tbs right now.
GamerAndy
01-18-2007, 12:45 AM
Lets start setting up the friend list for our first game of the night
My GT is Gamer Andy, i'll start sending out friend requests to people - if I don't send you one then send me one. I have a good host (8 meg down, 2 meg up) so I can host up an 8 man match for us
Premo
01-18-2007, 12:58 AM
my XBL tag is Premo1
Forceman4077
01-18-2007, 01:05 AM
my XBL tag is Forceman4077
Yuruflux
01-18-2007, 01:06 AM
My gamertag is yuruflux
GamerAndy
01-18-2007, 01:09 AM
friend requests sent to everybody who posted their GT's
Wildcardz
01-18-2007, 02:29 AM
Lets start setting up the friend list for our first game of the night
My GT is Gamer Andy, i'll start sending out friend requests to people - if I don't send you one then send me one. I have a good host (8 meg down, 2 meg up) so I can host up an 8 man match for us
Think you should open a new toptic on that one.. ;)
kwintone
01-18-2007, 05:42 AM
Think you should open a new toptic on that one.. ;)
My gamertag is yuruflux
my XBL tag is Premo1
there are already threads for this...please post in the correct location....
vBulletin® v3.8.2, Copyright ©2000-2009, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.