[Game] Project Offset

[thy751]

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Hello, well recently I came across this game which is being devlopped for the Xbox 360 and PC as a FPS Fantasy game. For me I found this game to have almost cinematic like quality during play and was recently bought by Intel to further their engine and staff.

"Project Offset is the very pinnacle of epic fantasy warfare: A class-based union of visceral, close-quarters melee and long-ranged shooter combat set against the backdrop of cataclysmic war. Features in the game include:

* An engaging single player adventure, experienced through the perspectives of multiple heroes from two warring factions and an extensive online component to continue the war alongside or against other players
* Two ferocious armies, composed of culturally diverse races and classes, providing unique play experiences with different abilities, weaponry and tactics

* Ridable war beasts such as Siege Trolls, ferocious Lizards and charging Battle Boars

* Objective-based multiplayer combat that focuses on capturing, constructing and destroying key points throughout the battlefield as well additional game modes to extend the mayhem

* Breathtaking visuals powered by the bleeding edge technology of the Offset Engine; Life-like characters and environments, brilliant lighting effects, rock-solid network code and physics."


Official Site:
http://www.projectoffset.com/
With all media, also a interview by the hosts of G4 Tech Tv's Attack of the show. All info on multiplayer and their custom made engine.

Game trailers / in-game and rendering:

Sneak Peak 1
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/6400.html

Sneak Peak 2
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/7107.html

Crowed Test
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/8937.html

Dragon Test thingy
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/10174.html

Official Game play trailer
http://www.gametrailers.com/player/22923.html

I would highly suggest that you watch it in HD format to see the quality of the graphics.

[tsmith15]

I remember seeing media about this ages ago, looks freaking amazing.

That being said, the gameplay itself looks uninspired and boring.

[hydrocoptic]

i heard on a game podcast(cant remember which one) that intel just recently purchased Project Offset. They were talking about what it could mean for the industry. Was Intel getting into the games business and that sorta think.

[thy751]

If they do , I think this engine was their best choice. Not only with this increase the staff that will be working on the game, if Intel starts anything with games this engine is perfect for next gen.

[kristen_]

This game has been in the making for years. Yes it looks cool and yes it will take another couple years before it comes out.
Like most games it's not something to get hyped up about until there's a release date - even then, probably not until you get it in your hands :P

[hydrocoptic]

Another thing that was mentioned on the recent podcast that talked about this is that the real time engine videos that they have of this game were actually running on hardware that was equal to that of the original xbox. If that was true than im truly stunned. This game looks like 360 or PS3 quality and if they were able to do that on an original xbox hardware setup....WOW. I can't even imagine what will be possible for next gen or current gen whatever you wanna call it. As for intel getting into the game business. I doubt they would actually make a console...but i could see them calibrating with the industry in some fashion.

[tsmith15]

I think you meant Collaborating, not Calibrating.

We can all hope for a revolutionary future in gaming, personally I don't see it happening.

[hydrocoptic]

I think you meant Collaborating, not Calibrating.

:o my bad...haha

[thy751]

Some rumars are that its coming 3-4Q. Hopefully.

[magunwarrior]

I think I first saw this on The Screen Savers...

[ngower]

I've been excited to see the final product for quite some time, but it's been in the dark as to how far along they are for a looooonnnnggg time.

[hydrocoptic]

I think I first saw this on The Screen Savers...

The Screen Savers....ahhhh good times