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CardJoe · 20th Oct 2008, 11:52

http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2008/10...ew-syndicate/1

It's just a rumour for now, but the word on the grapevine is that Electronic Arts is creating a new Syndicate game, with Starbreeze developing.

Yemerich · 20th Oct 2008, 11:54

WOOOOWWW!!!!
Now THAT'S Great news! Syndicate and Syndicate wars was two of my favourites all time!

"Persuadetron"!

Skiddywinks · 20th Oct 2008, 12:12

This had better happen. Oh some people are going to die.

Flibblebot · 20th Oct 2008, 12:19

I think I may have peed a little

Oh, and I don't think Peter Molyneux had anything to do with Synidacte (other than the fact that he was boss of Bullfrog at the time) - which might explain why it was such a good game

UncertainGod · 20th Oct 2008, 12:33

The World needs more Syndicate but StarBreeze better not screw with the formula, expand yes (I would like to add a bit more strategy to zone control on the world map, like money invested in an area gained you more influence over it and could make mission in that area easier and also have more of your corps buildings on the streets, etc) but don't screw with the basics as it was perfect already.

steveo_mcg · 20th Oct 2008, 12:34

Some one grab a Persuadetron and head on out to EA and StarBreeze offices, we will have what we want!

_DTM2000_ · 20th Oct 2008, 12:44

Awesome, I loved the original games, I'll look forward to this if it all works out.

Did anyone else ever play Syndicate Wars while listening to Prodigy - The Fat of the Land?
I found they went together perfectly, ahh the memories.

Darkedge · 20th Oct 2008, 12:49

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Originally Posted by Flibblebot

I think I may have peed a little

Oh, and I don't think Peter Molyneux had anything to do with Synidacte (other than the fact that he was boss of Bullfrog at the time) - which might explain why it was such a good game

Wrong it was his game idea, his design. Did change lots however before it came out. He had nothing to do with Syndicate Wars but considering that was rather pants who cares.
Arn't Starbreeze still trying to finish of the Chronicles of Riddick 360 version?

Tyrmot · 20th Oct 2008, 12:51

What we need is more cyberpunk games in general - seems everyone's doing war and fantasy at the moment, but given the potential for cyberpunk and all the stuff out there in terms of literature and movies etc I'm amazed there isn't more work in this area for games too

Blademrk · 20th Oct 2008, 13:10

EA = DRM though. No matter how much I loved the original I won't be getting this unless EA avoids the DRM nightmare.

Whalemeister · 20th Oct 2008, 13:24

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Originally Posted by steveo_mcg

Some one grab a Persuadetron and head on out to EA and StarBreeze offices, we will have what we want!

Dam! someone beat me to the Persuadetron line, I just hope they don't ruin what was an awesome game...

Gh0stDrag0n · 20th Oct 2008, 13:28

Everyone get ready for the new EA game "Simdicate", with all the SecuROM DRM BS you will ever need.

Veles · 20th Oct 2008, 14:55

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Originally Posted by Blademrk

EA = DRM though. No matter how much I loved the original I won't be getting this unless EA avoids the DRM nightmare.

Yeah, just as it looked like they were starting to turn themselves around, they load every PC release with crappy DRM.

Redbeaver · 20th Oct 2008, 15:02

chronicles of riddick: one of the best game ever.

that is all.

pimlicosound · 20th Oct 2008, 16:19

Gauss Gun and the Minigun were classics too. I just hope they get better AI for those escort missions! Man, those civilians were dumb.

My favourite memory is when my brother and I first got Syndicate and loaded it up. My brother looked at the odd island in the middle of the Atlantic (the Atlantic Accelerator, the last and most difficult level) and in curiosity accepted it as his first mission. His squad died in about 3 seconds, if I recall.

pimlicosound · 20th Oct 2008, 16:21

Excuse the double-post, but I've just remembered the cover of the issue of Games Master Magazine carrying the Syndicate review: "BETTER THAN SEX".

spoon.uk · 20th Oct 2008, 16:30

Its going to be a great game, same as original hopefully =]

johnnyboy700 · 20th Oct 2008, 19:37

I hope they keep the amoral attitude shown in both games, it should look pretty damn good with modern game engines.

One thing I do recall was that the demo of the original had a feature that was missing from the full game - there was a scene where a reviewer set a car on fire with minigun fire and the passengers ran about screaming and he found it very disturbing to listen to. They removed the screams from the final game, wether because it was deemed too graphic or because someone told them to pull it is something that was never explained. I found the screams of the burning Head Crab Zombies in HL2 pretty disturbing but apparantly the Syndicate demo was worse.

CowBlazed · 20th Oct 2008, 21:35

I'm guessing they'll make an FPS out of it. Chronicles of riddick was really good though. Darkness not bad either, but the whole shadow mechanic is getting a little old.

BurningFeetMan · 21st Oct 2008, 01:13

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The word on the street is that EA currently has Starbreeze studios working on a new Syndicate game.
It's just a rumour for now, but the word on the grapevine is that Electronic Arts is creating a new Syndicate game, with Starbreeze developing.

This is just awful news. I'm expecting to see tonnes of hype followed by a lacklustre title that will leave the gamer bitter and angry.

Hey, put your hand up if you're still playing Spore? Leave your hand up if you played and thoroughly enjoyed Black & White unhampered by bugs to the very end of the game. Keep your hand up there if you enjoy purchasing expansion pack after expansion pack for the Sims. Also keep your hand up if you just can't WAIT to play the NEXT C&C title!? ALSO KEEP IT UP IF YOU LIKE TAKING YOUR DRM WHERE THE SUN DON'T SHINE.

Those who see where I'm getting at will avoid this game like the plague.

20th Oct 2008, 11:52	#1
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20th Oct 2008, 11:54	#2
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20th Oct 2008, 12:44	#7
_DTM2000_ Senior Super Douche Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 229	Awesome, I loved the original games, I'll look forward to this if it all works out. Did anyone else ever play Syndicate Wars while listening to Prodigy - The Fat of the Land? I found they went together perfectly, ahh the memories.

20th Oct 2008, 12:51	#9
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20th Oct 2008, 16:19	#15
pimlicosound Multimodder Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 117	Gauss Gun and the Minigun were classics too. I just hope they get better AI for those escort missions! Man, those civilians were dumb. My favourite memory is when my brother and I first got Syndicate and loaded it up. My brother looked at the odd island in the middle of the Atlantic (the Atlantic Accelerator, the last and most difficult level) and in curiosity accepted it as his first mission. His squad died in about 3 seconds, if I recall.

20th Oct 2008, 16:21	#16
pimlicosound Multimodder Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 117	Excuse the double-post, but I've just remembered the cover of the issue of Games Master Magazine carrying the Syndicate review: "BETTER THAN SEX".

20th Oct 2008, 16:30	#17
spoon.uk Frag Me Bitch! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London Posts: 61	Its going to be a great game, same as original hopefully =]

20th Oct 2008, 19:37	#18
johnnyboy700 Hypermodder Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 788	I hope they keep the amoral attitude shown in both games, it should look pretty damn good with modern game engines. One thing I do recall was that the demo of the original had a feature that was missing from the full game - there was a scene where a reviewer set a car on fire with minigun fire and the passengers ran about screaming and he found it very disturbing to listen to. They removed the screams from the final game, wether because it was deemed too graphic or because someone told them to pull it is something that was never explained. I found the screams of the burning Head Crab Zombies in HL2 pretty disturbing but apparantly the Syndicate demo was worse.

20th Oct 2008, 21:35	#19
CowBlazed Multimodder Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 110	I'm guessing they'll make an FPS out of it. Chronicles of riddick was really good though. Darkness not bad either, but the whole shadow mechanic is getting a little old.