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Starhawk is a rare beast -- a big-budget shooter with a story to tell. That tale centers squarely on Emmett Graves, a reluctant protagonist saddled with some serious baggage. I spoke with Harvard Bonin, Sony Santa Monica Studios’ Senior Producer on Starhawk, to try and get a grip on what makes Emmett Graves tick. <BLOCKQUOTE> <strong>PSB: A gigantic multiplayer shooter that includes RTS elements has been seen as something of a gaming Holy Grail. Which part did you conceptualize first -- shooter, or RTS?</strong> Harvard Bonin, Senior producer, Sony Santa Monica Studios: At first, we just wanted to do a sequel to Warhawk and set it in space -- just bring a new setting, story, and a solo campaign. But we realized that we needed to bring something extra, so when LittleBigPlanet came out, we thought, “wouldn’t it be cool to make your own shooter?†More...
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The <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/psn/">PlayStation Network</a> continues its summer dominance this week on <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/the-drop/">The Drop</a>. Take out The Jackal when the classic <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps3/">PS3</a> title, FarCry 2 joins the digital library of games up on PSN. Followed by one demo rich with tradition and a second demo, rich with chase car experiences.*Download both demos for<a href="http://www.ea.com/madden-nfl"> Madden NFL 12</a> and <a href="http://driver-thegame.ubi.com/driver-san-francisco/en-US/">Driver: San Francisco</a> this week on PSN. More...
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It's been a fun week; in case you missed it, we dropped by IGN's <a href="http://ps3.ign.com/articles/118/1186511p1.html">Podcast Beyond #200</a>, where we shared the joy of UNCHARTED 3 multiplayer, and I extolled the virtues of Galaga Legions DX, which I've been enjoying <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/08/02/playstation-store-update-194/">since Tuesday</a>. My lil brother is in town from the East Coast, so it's been fun catching up on <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/castle-crashers/">Castle Crashers PSN</a>, which I had never gotten the chance to really dive into. It's fun, and filled with potty humor. Perfection. What are you playing this weekend? Next up for PlayStation (and this Blog): We'll be heading out to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cologne">Old World Europe</a> at the end of the week for <a href="http://www.gamescom-cologne.com/en/gamescom/home/index.php">Gamescom</a>. Expect a full slate of updates once the show kicks off. <strong>The PS.Blog weekly reading list (Week of August 1, 2011)</strong> <ul> <li><a href="http://www.siliconera.com/2011/08/05/free-sub-zero-skins-ice-sliding-to-mortal-kombat-next-week/">Free Sub-Zero Skins Ice-Sliding To Mortal Kombat Next Week - Siliconera</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-no-more-heroes-heroes-paradise/17-4644/">Quick Look: No More Heroes: Heroes' Paradise - Giant Bomb</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.destructoid.com/nathan-drake-is-the-penguin-wait-what--208033.phtml">Nathan Drake is the Penguin... wait, what? - Destructoid</a></li> More...
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It's been a fairly quiet week, all things considered, despite the rush of <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/evo/">EVO 2011 coverage</a>, a lucrative new <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/08/05/psnplay/">PSN PLAY</a> annual promotion, and word that <a href="http://suckerpunch.com/">Sucker Punch Productions</a> is officially <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/08/02/sucker-punch-productions-joins-sce-world-wide-studios/">joining</a> the SCE World Wide Studios family. I've also been hearing considerable interest in PlayStation Home's new Dead Island <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/08/03/coming-to-home-dead-island-zombie-survival-quiz-magic-the-gathering-game-night-new-items/">zombie survival quiz</a>. Have you tried it? Eagle-eyed readers may have also spotted the news that <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/08/04/resistance-3-is-gold-bonus-content-on-the-disc/">Resistance 3 has gone gold</a>. To whet your appetite, be sure to watch <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/author/rgutierrez/">Rey</a>'s <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/08/05/resistance-3-multiplayer-passive-and-active-abilities-detailed/">new Resistance 3 dev diary</a> that details passive and active abilities for multiplayer. More...
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Story by Stephany Nunneley @ VG247.com. Battlefield 3 will contain 10 times the weapon unlockables as Battlefield 2, according to the latest entry to the Battleblog. These hardware unlocks will be spread over weapons, attachments, gadgets as well as a “huge unlock tree for vehicles alone.†According to Valerian Noghin and Fredrik Thylander, the game’s persistence designers, there will also be medals, ribbons and service stars displaying “skill, commitment, and teamplay prowess,†handed out to players. There are also a number ranks in the game, as with Bad Company 2, and badge ranks will show off the overall player progress in the game, and more ways to progress with “new concept of Service Stars.†Service Stars basically “challenge the hardcore†and the more one plays, the more they are eligible for further promotion by getting Service Stars added to the weapon skill badge, vehicles, kits, and overall rank. “Anytime your kill card is displayed, everyone will see exactly how experienced you are with your current equipment,†read the blog. “The ultimate bragging right would be for a player to be awarded the rank of Colonel with 100 Service Stars attached, and to have 100 stars in all weapons, kits, and vehicles. Getting there will be a massive task – consider that a challenge.†You can read the full post over on the BFblog. Battlefield 3 is out in late October 25 on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360, with an open beta expected next month. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More... -
Story by Ludwig Kietzmann @ Joystiq.com. The developers at Netherrealm Studios have been diligent in adding more characters to Mortal Kombat, releasing a free compatibility pack (to support online matches) alongside each bloody gush of new content. Creepy Elm Street loiterer Freddy Krueger calls for “Compatibility Pack #4″ when he arrives on August 9. Once downloaded, the pack grants access to “Klassic Sub-Zero” (as he appeared in Mortal Kombat 3), and “Retro Cyber Sub-Zero,” another cyborg ninja variant and a consistently effective sign that we’re talking about video games here. Freddy Krueger is available on Xbox Live and PlayStation Network for $5, or as part of the Mortal Kombat Season Pass for $15. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...
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Story by Joshua Rivera @ Kotaku.com. If you’ve been neglecting the Playstation Network’s downloadable offerings, then perhaps you’d like to drop by and take a gander at the Playstation Store’s wares in the coming weeks as the first annual PSN P event kicks off. Beginning August 9, the Play lineup will highlight four new action games hitting the Network in the coming weeks, along with a few gifts thrown in for good measure. Users who preorder any of the Play games will receive a free PS3 theme per preorder. “Hey, Kotaku!” you say, “Just how do I preorder a digital game? It’s not I’m having it shipped to my house! ” To which I would say that you were quite correct, and perhaps the word “preorder” is a bit of a misnomer (and it’s not even proper English! But that’s my own petty qualm). Maybe “preorder” in this instance should be, “deposit some money before hand and promise that you’ll buy the game”, and it’s only called “preordering” because that’s the name they gave the shiny new button on the PlayStation Store allowing you to do this. Also worth noting, is that each game comes with its own unique gift for purchasing during the promotion that you’ll only get for buying on day one, detailed below. In addtion, Playstation Plus members get these titles for 20% off. And if you buy all four, you’ll get PAYDAY: The Heist absolutely free. Just make sure you turn eighteen first. August 23: Street Fighter III Third Strike Online Edition – This highly-anticipated action-fighting title from Capcom features 20 playable characters, HD graphics, more than 200 pieces of unlockable content, more than 100 trials and more than 100 challenges. When Street Fighter III Third Strike Online Edition is purchased through PLAY, purchasers will be able to unlock GILL, the self-proclaimed god, without having to beat the game with every character, as day-one DLC. * Street Fighter III Third Strike Online Edition will be $14.99 and will be available for pre-order through August 18. The independent Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) rates Street Fighter III Third Strike Online Edition “T” for “TEEN.” August 30: * The Baconing – The latest action-RPG title from Hothead Games features the popular hero, DeathSpank, in an attempt to defeat the Anti-Spank and his army of Cyborques before they cast an evil shadow over Spanktopia. Discover exciting new worlds and battle hordes of enemies as you search to unlock the secret within the Fires of Bacon. When The Baconing is purchased through PLAY, purchasers will receive an additional co-op character, Roesha – One Bad Mutha. The Baconing will be $14.99 and will be available for pre-order through August 25. *The independent Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) rates The Baconing “T” for “TEEN.” September 6: * BloodRayne: Betrayalâ„¢ – This 2D side-scrolling platformer from Majesco Entertainment features 15 bloodthirsty levels where Rayne attempts to infiltrate a treacherous castle, take out a fiendish horde and stop an evil vampire massacre. When BloodRayne: Betrayal is purchased through PLAY, purchasers will receive a BloodRayne: Betrayal virtual item for their PlayStation®Home avatar and an exclusive dynamic theme. BloodRayne: Betrayal will be $14.99 and will be available for pre-order through September 1. *The independent Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) rates BloodRayne: Betrayal “T” for “TEEN.” September 13: * Renegade Ops – This top-down, driving shooter from SEGA features a huge variety of vehicles, guns and endless enemies. The game features Sandbox-style missions, so there are many different ways to play. When Renegade Ops is purchased through PLAY, purchasers will receive a Vehicle & Character Pack with two new vehicles and special weapons. Renegade Ops will be $14.99 and will be available for pre-order through September 8. The independent Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) rates Renegade Ops “RP” for “Rating Pending.” Bonus Gift: * PAYDAY: The Heist – This gritty, first-person shooter from Sony Online Entertainment lets players take on the role of a hardened career criminal executing intense, dynamic heists in constant pursuit of the next “big score.” A voucher code for PAYDAY: The Heist will be provided as a bonus gift to players, ages 18 and older, that purchased all four PLAY titles, for redemption when the game releases. *The game can also be pre-ordered separately starting September 20, 2011. PAYDAY: The Heist will be $19.99. The independent Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) rates PAYDAY: The Heist “RP” for “Rating Pending.” All in all, is this a sweet deal from Sony—or even that appealing coming right off the heels of XBLA’s Summer of Arcade? Unlike XBLA’s summer promo, none of the four marquee titles are system exclusives, and at press time, only Street Fighter 3 is confirmed to hit the PSN first—but only a day before. Is the focus on action titles scratching an itch somewhere for you? Sound off and let us know what you think— I personally have yet to try a Deathspank game (though I’ve always wanted to), and I’ll probably pick up Street Fighter 3 (on the PSN a day before XBLA) because I’m pretty sure they can’t update it any more than this. In accordance with this line of thinking, I plan to purchase whatever version of Street Fighter IV is available when Street Fighter V comes out. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...
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Story by Luke Plunkett @ Kotaku.com. The upcoming Modern Warfare 3 is being developed by Infinity Ward. Or, at least, what’s left of it. The Wii version, however, is being developed by somebody else, somebody just as familiar with the series, if not quite as popular with its fans. That developer is Treyarch, the team behind Call of Duty 3, World at War and Black Ops. If you’re wondering why some of their team is “stuck” on the Wii port, well, they’ve got a ton of experience on the platform, having handled the Nintendo home console versions of World at War, Modern Warfare and Black Ops, as well as having turned out 2008′s Spider-Man: Web of Shadows on the Wii. Modern Warfare 3 is due not only on Wii but PS3, 360, PC, 3DS and Vita. Most of those versions, Vita excepted, should be out in November. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...
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Hopefully you caught the news yesterday that <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/resistance-3/">Resistance 3</a> has gone gold! We also debuted our new story-centric <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/08/04/resistance-3-is-gold-bonus-content-on-the-disc/">campaign trailer</a>. You may also know that the <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/07/28/resistance-3-public-beta-dates-early-access-starts-august-4th/">Resistance 3 Multiplayer Beta</a> early access has begun for owners of specially marked copies of SOCOM 4. We’re still very much in beta mode, with regards to fixes (especially for matchmaking to address the freezes and disconnects), so please keep <a href="http://www.insomniacgames.com/community/index.php?board=48.0">reporting</a> what you see. We hope to have a patch soon that will address many of these issues, but in the meantime, thanks for bearing with us. More...
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We’re excited to introduce a new PlayStation Network event: PLAY. PLAY is a brand-new annual program, where we’re bringing you four of the season’s hottest PlayStation Network action titles. With every purchase of a PLAY title in the PlayStation Store throughout the duration of the program, you’ll receive a separate piece of DLC for each game, plus a new theme with every pre-order. If these incentives aren’t enough, if you purchase all four PLAY titles in the PlayStation Store, you’ll get a voucher code for PAYDAY: The Heist as a bonus gift. On top of that, PlayStation Plus subscribers will get an automatic 20% off every purchase. Pre-orders will be available for all four PLAY titles starting next week on August 9 in the PlayStation Store. More...
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Hey all! <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/author/djaffe/">David Jaffe</a> here with some good news and bad news on behalf of myself, my <a href="http://eatsleepplay.biz/">Eat Sleep Play</a> partner and <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/twisted-metal/">Twisted Metal</a> co-director Scott Campbell, the entire Eat Sleep Play team, and Sony Santa Monica. First the good news: Eat Sleep Play and Sony Santa Monica are cranking like mad to get a fantastic Twisted Metal build ready for both Gamescom and PAX Prime! For those not in the know: <a href="http://www.gamescom-cologne.com/en/gamescom/home/index.php">Gamescom</a> is August 17th-21st in Cologne, Germany and <a href="http://prime.paxsite.com/">PAX Prime</a> will take place here in America August 26th-28th in Seattle, Washington. Both shows are open to the public but PAX - I believe- is already sold out. If you've got PAX Prime tickets, I can't wait to see you there! I hope you'll swing by the Twisted Metal booth and give our game a try! More...
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We have some exciting news for all you <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/category/ps3/">PlayStation 3</a> Worms fans out there – over the next month we have got some action-packed DLC packs for <a href="http://us.playstation.com/games-and-media/games/worms-2-armageddon-ps3.html">Worms 2: Armageddon</a> set for release. The first DLC pack we released last year was the destructive “Battle Packâ€, which had a nice mix of worm-y goodness, and was very well received by our passionate fans. We also know that different Worms 2: Armageddon players find different features of the game appealing, and people do have their favorites. For example, some players like to spend time wracking their brains over the fiendishly-designed puzzles; others really enjoy demonstrating their ‘leet’ (their word!) heavy weapons skills in fort games, while others still prefer racing each other, or against the clock, using the ninja ropes and jet-packs. We are also aware of the fondness that many fans have for the older titles that got people addicted to the wacky world of Worms in the first place. More...
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We’ve got plenty of great content for a relaxing summer weekend! The animated blockbuster <strong>Rio</strong> hits New Releases this week, featuring the voice talents of Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network), Anne Hathaway (Alice in Wonderland), George Lopez (The Smurfs) and Jemaine Clement (Flight of the Conchords). The film follows two macaws who must escape through the skies of Rio de Janeiro from a diabolical cockatoo attempting to help smuggle them out of the country. Top Downloads features today’s hottest videos being sold on the store, including <strong>Rango</strong>, <strong>Limitless</strong> and <strong>Arthur</strong> on the movies side, plus <strong>Breaking Bad</strong>, <strong>Alphas</strong> and the digital exclusive <strong>Mortal Kombat: Legacy</strong> on the television side. More...
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We’re very excited to announce that PlayStation Network’s exclusive hit reality series “<a href="http://www.thetester.com/">The Tester</a>†will return for a third season and the online casting call begins today! This is your chance to get on the show! We are holding an online casting call and competition inviting gamers from across the country to <a href="https://casting.thetester.com/join/Default.aspx">submit a profile</a> for a chance to become a member of the 12-person cast of “<a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/the-tester/">The Tester 3</a>.†While the producers will be looking at every profile, remember that one lucky gamer is voted onto the cast by you! And, last year, you guys voted Mickey Paradis (aka “8bitmickeyâ€) onto the show. More...
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I’m here today to bring the news that <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/resistance-3/">Resistance 3</a> has gone gold, and has been delivered to manufacturing for its September 6th release date. Everyone here at <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/insomniac-games/">Insomniac</a> is excited for you to get your hands on the game we’ve been working so hard on for the last three years. Even now, our work isn’t complete, as we are actively working on the Online Beta, and will be bringing a Day 1 Patch to the game to bring updates and tweaks to the final product. The public beta begins today for folks who have codes from <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/socom-4/">SOCOM 4</a>, so we’re looking forward to fragging you online. In celebration of our gold announcement, we wanted to give you the first look at a brand new gameplay trailer from Resistance 3. For those of you who have followed R3 since the announcement of the game at GamesCom last year, this trailer brings things full circle. I don’t want to spoil it, so take a look below: More...
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Capcom's fighting-game renaissance surges forward like an EX Hadoken. This August sees the long-awaited PSN release of Street Fighter III: 3rd Strike Online Edition, followed by <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/marvel-vs-capcom-3">Ultimate Marvel vs Capcom 3</a> in November and <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/street-fighter-x-tekken/">Street Fighter X Tekken</a> in 2012. I caught up with Capcom's Strategic Director of Online & Community Seth Killian at <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/evo/">EVO</a>, the world’s biggest fighting game tournament, to get the latest updates on all three games. Killian did me one better, discussing Capcom's evolving view of community engagement and sharing his analysis of Noah "<a href="http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/31/eight-year-old-noah-brings-the-pain-to-pro-players-at-evo-2011//">The Prodigy</a>," the eight-year old Marvel vs Capcom 3 competitor who captured the imagination of <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/evo/">EVO</a> attendees when he outmatched much older players to place among the competition's top 64 finalists. More...
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Story by Stephany Nunnelly @ VG247.com. Runescape-owner Jagex has released a teaser video for its Transformers Universe MMO. The official website is now open as well, and the game will allow you to play as an Autobot or Decipticon (yes!!) in the Prime timeline, and you can customize both your character and fighting style. The game is to launch in 2012 in North America, Latin America, Europe, New Zealand and Australia. Hasbro is to be the publisher. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...
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Story by Johnny Cullen @ VG247.com. IGN’s published a new trailer of Resistance 3 overnight, showing the latest portion of the Insomniac shooter’s campaign. Cappelli’s off with Malikov to New York to help stop the Chimera threat. The game’s out on September 6 in the US and September 9 in the UK for PS3, Thanks, Gekidami. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...
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Story by Griffin McElroy @ Joystiq.com. Activision’s been hesitant to talk about whether its upcoming soon-to-be-blockbuster Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 would also bust blocks on the Wii — despite the fact that the franchise’s last outing, Black Ops, appeared on the console. During today’s investor’s call, Activision Publishing CEO Eric Hirshberg brought said hesitation to an end, explaining, “We’re pleased to have recently confirmed that we will release a Modern Warfare 3 Wii SKU this year, so as not to leave any of the community out of the excitement.” Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...
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Story by Mike Fahey @ Kotaku.com. Nacht der Untoten. Verruckt. Shi No Numa. Der Riese. These names strike terror in the hearts of anyone that dared venture into the undead playgrounds of Call of Duty: World at War. The zombie story started there. It ends on the Moon. Due out on August 23 for the Xbox 360, the Rezurrection donwloadable content pack for Call of Duty: Black Ops combines remastered versions of those four classic zombie packs with a new one called Moon, for obvious reasons. Forget about heading to a remote island to escape the undead hordes; they’re spaceborn now, and there’s no escape. Expect high-tech weapons, bizarre new weapons, and one hell of a challenge. The five maps are packaged with an enhanced Zombies Soundtrack featuring three never-before-purchasable tracks and a special Xbox 360 Moon theme, all for the low, low price of 1,200 Microsoft points. What’s that you say? You’ve already gotten those four maps with the Hardened or Prestige editions of Black Ops? Well fine then, you get Rezurrection for free. I’m sure the PC and PlayStation 3 players will get a similar deal whenever the content comes their way. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...
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Story by Brian Ashcraft @ Kotaku.com. Post-apocalyptic shooter Borderlands is getting a sequel. It’s called Borderlands 2. Currently in development, the title is being created by Gearbox Software, who developed the first title (above). Like the previous title, the game is slated for the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC. “Combining invention and evolution, Borderlands 2 features all-new characters, skills, environments, enemies, weapons and equipment, which come together in an ambitiously crafted story,” said publisher 2K Games in an official statement. “Players will reveal secrets, and escalate mysteries of the Borderlands universe as they adventure across the unexplored new areas of Pandora.” Borderlands 2 is scheduled to be released between April 2012 and spring 2013. More information about the game can be found in the latest issue of Game Informer. Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...
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Welcome to the latest view on upcoming releases for <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-plus/">PlayStation Plus</a>! Hopefully you’ve enjoyed your access to this month’s <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2011/08/02/playstation-store-update-194/">free PSN game</a> Crash Commando that dropped this week on August 2nd. And with the August 9th Store Update, we’re not only bringing you free DLC for Crash Commando but also the SEGA Genesis Collection classic, Comix Zone, free and early for Plus! Have a look at what’s coming and as always, drop us your feedback in the comments. Enjoy! More...
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In anticipation of the upcoming Dead Island TGI (total game integration), pop into <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/tag/playstation-home/">PlayStation Home</a> this Thursday, August 4th to check out the Zombie Survivor Quiz to determine your level of cunning against the hordes, and you’ll be rewarded for it. Be sure to check out the Dead Island swag too, including some horror-inspired blood splatter wall art for your personal spaces and some rudimentary weaponry so you will be best prepared for the undead invasion coming very soon. Lockwood Publishing is releasing a new collection of very trendy hairstyles for both women and men. Whether you’re a Sweet Lolita relaxing in the park or a foxy punk ready for the ultimate festival, the Medusa collection will offer something for everyone. More...
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Last week, <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/author/jrubenstein/">Jeff</a> and I went hands-on with the <a href="http://us.playstation.com/ps3/">PS3</a> version of <a href="http://rage.com/gate/?return=%2F">Rage</a>, <a href="http://www.idsoftware.com/">id Software’s</a> October-bound first-person shooter. All told, we experienced more than two hours of post-apocalyptic action, driving, and exploration in a nuke-shattered world of exquisite visual detail and startling violence. Afterwards, we spoke with id Software President Todd Hollenshead to discuss what made the legendary DOOM developer shift gears to a story-driven, open-world playground -- and to learn more about the mysteries lurking in that sprawling wasteland. <BLOCKQUOTE> Todd Hollenshead, President, id Software: “You have to sort of experience it, it’s very difficult to explain. The megatextures allow us to make the entire world unique. It’s all painted and modeled and because we’re streaming the textures, we’re not really constrained by system memory. We can have completely unique elements throughout the world without costing us performance.†</BLOCKQUOTE> More...
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Story by: CritiKiL Dog tags have always been a part of Battlefield, acting as a personal calling card for every soldier on the field, and these little emblems will be making a return this fall in Battlefield 3. After the launch of Battlefield 1942, the development team received physical dog tags from DICE as a token of appreciation. The team was so tickled by the gesture, they made sure dog tags have been a part of the in-game experience, becoming a part of the franchise since Battlefield 2142. Your dog tag is your personal business card in Battlefield 3 – it’s what you dangle in front of an enemy you’ve taken down, and you can also collect the dog tags from your enemies as trophies, adding an extra bit of bragging rights to the festivities. “When we introduced dog tags in Battlefield 2142, we immediately knew we’d turned the knife duel into something new and very personal,†says Alan Kertz, Senior Multiplayer Designer at DICE. “Now players could have a record of their humiliation takedowns, and players were striving to protect their neck.†With that in mind, DICE wanted to make sure dog tags in Battlefield 3 were even more personal, bringing an extra weight to them. You’ll be able to choose a design that goes with an in-game stat that gets tracked dynamically. “Dog tags in Battlefield 3 go beyond just having your name on them,†explains Kertz. “We have hundreds of dog tags that can be your personal calling card. Every time you kill an enemy, they see your tags. It’s your calling card – it’s your place to brag, and dynamic tags can show off how great you are with a knife, a jet, or even show off your personal play style.†The only way to get a dog tag from your adversary is by performing one of the new, brutal knife takedowns. That not all – you’ll have to take out your target from behind. That’s right – you’ll have to employ some stealth and sneak up on your enemy and put them out of their misery before they realize you were even there, making for some well-deserved bragging rights. Now that these dog tags are highly customized for your own play style, it helps make things that much more personal, so the only way to gain one is to get the jump on your opponent. Yes, these dog tags may demand a bit more than usual to collect them, but that just makes it a greater insult when you take one from your foe. These knife kills look amazing and provide a great new way to prove your prowess on the Battlefield, and thanks to the new ANT animation system, these takedowns add a dynamic visual flair. “ANT technology allows us to make the knife takedown a truly immersive part of the physical Battlefield,†Kertz adds. “Takedowns encourage players to get in there for stealth kills, and makes bringing a knife to a gun fight the risky but rewarding experience it was always meant to be.†Score: 0 (0 votes cast) More...