Heavenly Sword - Official Topic

[LaLiLuLeLo]

I'm not asking for a love fest. Critique sony all you want. I'm not calling them perfect, far from it. But they're eff ups (in all their abundance) aren't my responsibility and they aren't yours. They're no one's here. How many times does nintendo delay a game? Has it become so regular that people just accept it? Would you rather they rush a flawed game (thereby completely breaking the game) or get it right the first time? Or maybe you'd like downloadable content to be reduced to patches? Just a way for developers to put out rushed games and 'fix' them later because people got tired of waiting for a game to come out because it got pushed back a month or a quarter. Get a goddamn life. I just have very little patience for senseless whining. Oh, heavenly sword got pushed back from march to summer, maybe fall, and this is all still just conjecture, no official word is out, and people want to throw a shit storm. Motorstorm got pushed up to the last week in february, then Back to march, a delay of 4 weeks at the outside. It's not about people voicing their concerns or disatisfaction, it's goddamn irritating to see people being crybabies over goddamn nothing.

More Untalented devs flopping like this crummy system.

Wait oh wait... this just In Motorstorm Pushed to 4Q 2009 and HS Pushed to Q2 2010

PS3 and Its Crummy developers = Fail

Yeah that's some real intelligent debate going on there.

[cliffbo]

I will remain neutral in this arguement but would still like to add my 2 cents. :eek2: Kabbage you have every right to complain about something you are unhappy about especially since this is an open forum and the PS3 is a console you put money into. I don't think anyone on here is telling you that everything on the PS3 side is chipper and roses at all times. Sony is going through a really really really tough time right now and to tell you the truth I myself am somewhat tired of waiting for the 'good' news to start pouring in. At times I also get worried that Sony is heading downhill (delay's, cost, oversupply, FUD) etc but I want to give it a chance before I lose complete faith in it.

Yes for 2 years all we have done is wait and in essence thought one thing about a game/system and it turned out to be something else but you really can't do anything about it on here. Sony is Sony and they will do what they feel is best for Sony. Before I dismiss them I want to see the games come in first. I mean it has too sooner or later. Heavenly Sword, Metal Gear Solid, GTA, GT, Warhawk, Half Life, Killzone, DMC, Resident Evil, GOW3, etc...etc...etc...etc. The list goes on and on. When these game EVENTUALLY come out that is when I will decide. If they suck then maybe its time to move on...however if they kick butt lilke I think they will (I'm easy to please) then the past two years will be forgetten forever.

On the other side of the arguement I can also see why people might not want to hear constant complaining going on. Every once in a while is acceptable but sometimes people can't handle the same thing from the same person. I know you like the PS3 and are just dissapointed in the direction it is taking right now. And I'm sure most people even on here would agree with you but they too like me will wait it out and have faith that Sony will delivery due to its history.

If you truely are tired of Sony and its BS/delays/price and the FUD surrounding it then by all means speak with your wallet and forget about the PS3. My personal feeling on this matter is that you like Sony and the PS3 brand and are just voicing your frustrations but hopefully in the end you will wait it out and enjoy the games once they come out.

that was your two cents?
thank christ you didn`t give us a dollars worth LOL

time for a thread bump. you know what you got to do fellas ;)

[Kabbage]

Yeah that's some real intelligent debate going on there.

That wasn't meant to be grounds for starting a debate, that was venting of built up frustrations.

But on well I'm done with this. Get Upset all you want.

[frosty]

PS3 b/c got fixed. there's some good news to calm you down.

[makeitlookreal]

BLOOD!!!!!

Yes... BLOOOOOOOD!

I'm so hyped for this game now....

BLOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!

[woundingchaney]

Very much looking forward to this title, although I just cant say I like the look of the main character (hopefully she changes a bit before release). This gen has been lacking action titles.


But anyways, yeah blood is good.

[makeitlookreal]

WoundingChaney,

I really hope they keep the blood in there. I read some Heavenly Sword developers talking like they were going to do whatever it took to stop the game from being M rated. I just hope the game has tons of blood and gore. You can't make a violent game and then try to censor it. It ruins the game.

[acousticvan]

MILR, have you bought your PS3 yet?

[frosty]

He won a PS3 from E-mpire, will be recieving it soon.

[Nerve-Damage]

Ninja Theory Keep Up The Good Work!! (http://play.tm/story/9059) :cheers:

PS3 development an 'interesting ride'
Developer tells of dev-adventure

26 january 2007

article by Luke Guttridge


Mike Ball, co-founder of developer Ninja Theory has described working on the PS3 console as an 'interesting ride'. His studio are presently working on the much anticipated Heavenly Sword for the new console, with the game due out later this year.


"The PS3 hardware is a bit like a journey into the Marianas trench," the executive told UK games website Eurogamer.net. "There's lots to explore and the deeper you get the more varied the life forms - sometimes horrific, sometimes beautiful."

He added that the new console's SPUs have so far exceeded expectations and his team have enjoyed the potential on offer from the new hardware. "Currently the machine offers a massive leap in gaming and multimedia performance," he added, stating that further potential will likely be uncovered as developer's get to grips with the new system.

An 'interesting ride' then, but one bursting with potential, according to Mike Ball. Now, where's Heavenly Sword? We want to start swinging our weapons.

[curryking1]

Nerve, that's already been posted, just FYI, but it's certainly appropriate here too.

It's always nice to hear they are at least trying to use the PS3 as best they can.

[OmniCloud]

I was quite pissed that Heavenly Sword won't be out until March. But when you think about it, how many games do you really get into in a year? Myself, to get the most outta a game, probably only play 10-12 depending on the year. And many of those will be games that I go back to. Heavenly Sword can come out in Summer with Warhawk, I don't mind really. It's done when it's done. VF5, MotorStorm, and Resistance will keep me busy for a long time....

[Nameless]

^ I still believe Heavenly Sword won't launch until fall this year...
There's just no news related to this game, but I could be wrong.

[curryking1]

The no news thing makes me doubt a release soon, but maybe even sooner we will see some bigass preview, who knows lol.

[cliffbo]

posted by Nao:


Quote:
The spu's are certainly the PS3's ace, but I'm wondering, will they let that box eclipse 360 performance, or just match it? I don't really know the answer to this so we'll have to see.

?! PS3 is already matching 360 now, with (probably) inferior tools and less experience on the system wrt 360, it can only get vastly better, no doubt about it. Non multiplatform titles are going to show this quite soon imho
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http://www.beyond3d.com/forum/showpost.php?p=899579&postcount=75

i wonder which title he means. whatever it is its coming 'soon'

couldn't they release HS without blood and then put it in with a patch.

[gozirah]

WoundingChaney,

I really hope they keep the blood in there. I read some Heavenly Sword developers talking like they were going to do whatever it took to stop the game from being M rated. I just hope the game has tons of blood and gore. You can't make a violent game and then try to censor it. It ruins the game.

How's this for technological solution: the developers could program slightly different content (ie blood or no blood) that would be available based on the consoles access privelige settings. Instead of having fixed ESRB ratings, a game could have a range and everyone could play.

[curryking1]

^Kind of like how you could turn off blood in MGS2.

However, the ESRB would still rate it according to the most 'offensive' content in the game. MGS2 had the option to turn the blood off, but it still got an M rating which was exclusively because of the blood.

[gozirah]

Very much looking forward to this title, although I just cant say I like the look of the main character (hopefully she changes a bit before release).

I forget who posted these a while back. But it looks like the character did have a makeover from e3 2005 to 2006. I think the new look is good.

[LaLiLuLeLo]

I doubt 'blood' is the reason the game got pushed back. Really.

[makeitlookreal]

I think it's very possible they are delaying the game to add gore and blood.

[woundingchaney]

I think it's very possible they are delaying the game to add gore and blood.

The release will coincide with the authentic RSX specs.

LOL JK MILR

I think they simply need to finish the game and the addition of blood and or gore has virtually nothing to do with it.

I dont want gore but some nice blood effects would help liven the visuals a bit.

[makeitlookreal]

I really want the blood and gore. But for those who don't want it I think Ninja Theory should just have a blood/gore code that will turn it on and off.

Quite frankly, if I am playing a game that's even *trying* to have realistic graphics I want blood and gore. If a super powered woman is swinging a sword around it should be able to cut people's heads off, cut their limbs off, and cause blood to spray everywhere. In my opinion, it's downright silly to make a game as realistically detailed as Heavenly Sword but not to include blood and gore.

[woundingchaney]

I really want the blood and gore. But for those who don't want it I think Ninja Theory should just have a blood/gore code that will turn it on and off.

Quite frankly, if I am playing a game that's even *trying* to have realistic graphics I want blood and gore. If a super powered woman is swinging a sword around it should be able to cut people's heads off, cut their limbs off, and cause blood to spray everywhere. In my opinion, it's downright silly to make a game as realistically detailed as Heavenly Sword but not to include blood and gore.

I dont know man do you think all this blood and gore would fit in well with the art direction??

I mean that would a little too much Mortal Kombat with my God of War.

[masteratt]

I agree 100% MILR.

Detailed blood and gore is a must have in this title.

[makeitlookreal]

Wounding,

I don't see why blood and gore would not go with the art direction. I think that it would enhance it. I think it would be cheesy for her to hit people with large swords and no blood to appear and no limbs are severed.

[Applefiend]

<*Looks around*>

<*Talks in low wisper*>

It's probably been delayed so it's not out classed by God of War 2 on the lowly PS2.

<*Runs away*>

[LaLiLuLeLo]

If that's all they were adding it wouldn't take another...3-5 months to code and design. Really. I'm sure the game just isn't finished.

[curryking1]

Wounding,

I don't see why blood and gore would not go with the art direction. I think that it would enhance it. I think it would be cheesy for her to hit people with large swords and no blood to appear and no limbs are severed.

It's all opinion. I don't think they should add a lot of blood. I think maybe when you get really 'stabby' hits on the enemy, maybe just relatively small clouds of light shades of red would suit this title. But... whatever lol.

I'm with wounding on this one, I think the art looks kind kind of cartoony, if I were heading up the art studio I would put blood, but it would be quite minimal, I doubt I would think of putting gore in this one.

[hyabusha]

I got mine pre-ordered. I think It'll give God of war 2 a run for It's money. :D

[PUNK em 733]

I got mine pre-ordered. I think It'll give God of war 2 a run for It's money. :D


I think so also, but the fact a PS2 game is even mentioned with GOW2 is a HUGE compliment to GOW2. It's really gonna take a phenomonal showing by HS to match GOW2, from what I have seen and heard about GOW2.

[cliffbo]

entrails should be added as well as blood, it would be really cool to see her swinging an enemy around by their intestines (did i really just say that?)

[PUNK em 733]

entrails should be added as well as blood, it would be really cool to see her swinging an enemy around by their intestines (did i really just say that?)


Now we might be going to far.:barf:

[Nameless]

^ Agreed...
I don't want the title to be as violent as God Of War.
I want HS to be very distinct and not to similar to other action titles, don't get me wrong I want to see realistic carnage, but not over the top gratuitous violence... That's my 2 cents.

[LaLiLuLeLo]

I'm keen on some blood and violence (Yay PS2 Genji, boo Genji PS3 for cutting it out), but I hate the stigma that the gorier the game is the more fun it is. OBVIOUSLY you haven't played Soldier of Fortune. I think with Heavenly Sword, there should be blood, just because the moves are that intense, it's not just guys getting shot. But dismemberment and disembowing enemies insides is just..uncalled for. That doesn't make the game more fun.

In god of war, people get torn in half, and blood goes everywhere, and I screamed with high-pitched glee, but it's not realistic (technical limits or art direction aside for the moment), the move is visceral enough, you don't need an accurate representation of the human organ systems, at some point things get too messy and you have to draw the line on gratuitous violence. At some point you have to say, 'Okay, I get it.'

So, blood, fine, because it's convincing, but don't make it over the top, we're not trying to turn everyone into desensitized zombies.

[curryking1]

Ya, it has to fit the context and the artstyle, gore and blood don't just magically mean AAA or whatever.

[jaxmkii]

I dont know man do you think all this blood and gore would fit in well with the art direction??

if your art direction in Connan the barbarion... then yes

[Applefiend]

The Heavenly Sword fella is answering questions on gaf, it's a pretty good read.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=140550

Look for "Nostromo"

[BillCosby]

OBVIOUSLY you haven't played Soldier of Fortune.

Hey Soldier of Fortune's multi-player was alot of fun.

[BruceWayneIII]

^^ Heavenly Sword programmer, about the Cell (he bolded the words):


what I can say is that SPUs fly! no kidding guys, they're fast

and later, on whether it's difficult to harness to the power...

To start it does not take much time, we have APIs for that, you don't have to get crazy programming a multithreading system for it.
To write ultra optmized code it takes time, but..it's so f&$%/£8g fast that to be honest writing very optmized code is not going to be a priority for many titles, expecially at the beginning, as decent code would run just fine.
Obviously one needs to know what he's doing and why, otherwise things can go horribly wrong, but really..IMHO it's not so complicated as some famous devs and some press made it sound to be. Anyway I don't wanna judge anyone, I think that in a relatively short period of time we all see what CELL is capable to do.
I'm as curious (if not even more) as ppl not working in the industry, cause that thing is so flexible that I can't way to see what studios like Naughty Dog, Insomniac, Kojima Prod, etc.. will use it!

[OmniCloud]

Yeah...just give us a demo or something...

Good read though...More and more positive PS3 news is always good....I just wish the games would hurry up and show everyone what we already know...

[BruceWayneIII]

Heavenly Sword has just been shown in Norway - with new scenes.

Apparently Nariko is shown fighting thousands of soldiers and firing off her bazooka. Now, here's the new part: the missile will be guided by Sixaxis motion control!

Two new screens - tiny, tiny but new.

When the game launches before christmas 2007, the entire game will be translated into Norwegian, text and voice.

Nina Kristensen, the producer, will be answering questions if posted on the website of the newspaper and if posted in English. Deadline is tomorrow, Friday 11.00 CET.

http://www.dagbladet.no/kultur/2007/03/01/493695.html

The input fields are: titel, question, name and e-mail...

[Epix]

Nice find! +rep. I'm glad to finally get some info on this game to confirm that it does indeed still exist.

PS: "Kills Remaining: 325"!!! I think I'm gonna love this game.

[VG Aficionado]

:hugegrin:!!! +rep!

[wotter]

Nice find, finally some more news on this game!

+rep (yeah, I can finally give rep)

[Nerve-Damage]

(+rep)

[Kabbage]

Waits for the downgrade comments -_-

+ Rep HS will own my brown eye

[Rip3001]

Awesome use of the SixaxiS, although potentially it should control the missle while you move your character with the analog at the same time (doesn't seem to be the case from the screen.) The Ratchet guys are sure to come up with some insane weapons on the next go.

Great to see the game isn't entirely hack n slash either...and this could potentially just be one of other special weapons...

[rob the slob]

Tiny screens. Cant see sh*t. :(

[Epix]

Japanese Box Art:
http://xs511.xs.to/xs511/07020/hs-good-front.jpg

http://xs411.xs.to/xs411/07031/HS_1154100330806.jpg

[dnpmakkah]

Even though the screens are tiny they look great and very cinematic. Great find +rep although I can't actually give it to you.

[Acason79]

+rep, looking good....the heroine and the game itself!!

[totobeni]

Waits for the downgrade comments -_-

+ Rep HS will own my brown eye

holy cat tiny screen ...HS is 320 x 220 confirmed ...PS3 am cry totally




i hope Ninja Theory hire some hot actress or model for real life Nariko ( like eidos and lara )....

[VG Aficionado]

holy cat tiny screen ...HS is 320 x 220 confirmed ...PS3 am cry totally:laugh:

I still prefer this cover art :-p

http://www.play3-live.com/news/ps3_1168820349_1.jpg

[Sephiroth_VII]

Heldige nordmænd!!!

Anyway, very nice to finally get some new info on this game! I thought it died sometime last year...

[gbovo]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/160/407007506_a36c0625da.jpg
a li'l somethin' somethin' :)

[LiquidEagle]

What's the cover art for American/European version?

That Japanese cover is sweet.

[totobeni]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/160/407007506_a36c0625da.jpg
a li'l somethin' somethin' :)

oh....that ...oh boy

so...scrivener was right


What's the cover art for American/European version?

That Japanese cover is sweet.

lol....

this is PAL box

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/157/407019614_e1da36bde5.jpg

now this is the real sweet...and with one Heavenly ass

[satriales]

My only worry about the game was that you only had that one weapon, so it's good to see a new one (the bazooka). Hopefully there will be some new footage shown soon and maybe a demo will appear on PSN.

[VG Aficionado]

My only worry about the game was that you only had that one weapon, so it's good to see a new one (the bazooka). Hopefully there will be some new footage shown soon and maybe a demo will appear on PSN.You missed the E3 2005 trailer, artwork and some old screenshots then, because the bazooka has been shown several times already. Anyway, the Heavenly Sword is 3 weapons in 1.

[BruceWayneIII]

There will be action-puzzles to be solved as well.

[VG Aficionado]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/160/407007506_a36c0625da.jpg
a li'l somethin' somethin' :)I believe that's very old, only that it was forgotten. She looked much better than that even at E3 2006, and so did other characters (http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/1637/hs19qx6.jpg).

[<3frosty]

Cool, glad to see this game is still in production. I thought it was supposed to be a launch title though, or was heavily rumored to be. :|

[Z]

this is the first mention of a release period for me. so the game is coming out this year after all. PS3 will have an impressive year. very impressive year indeed.
:)

[totobeni]

I believe that's very old, only that it was forgotten. She looked much better than that even at E3 2006, and so did other characters (http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/1637/hs19qx6.jpg).

indeed she is changed ..

E3 05 to E3 06
Click on thumbnail for large image
http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/3686/hse305e306crw4si1.th.jpg (http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/3686/hse305e306crw4si1.jpg)

so since mid 06 ..i think she is now more like a dangerous version of Erika Sawajiri

[VG Aficionado]

indeed she is changed ..

E3 05 to E3 06

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/3686/hse305e306crw4si1.th.jpg (http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/3686/hse305e306crw4si1.jpg)

so since mid 06 ..i think she is now more like a dangerous version of Erika SawajiriI was going to look for that, thanks for posting it and save me some time :)

[Media]

The E3 '05 face was really ugly.

[makeitlookreal]

They need to release full sized screenshots.

[satriales]

You missed the E3 2005 trailer, artwork and some old screenshots then, because the bazooka has been shown several times already. Anyway, the Heavenly Sword is 3 weapons in 1.
I thought I'd seen all the trailers and screenshots, but for some reason I missed the bazooka and thought the Heavenly Sword was the only weapon (I knew it's 3-in-1 though). Heavenly Sword has always been a must-buy for me, the weapon thing wasn't even a concern just a slight feeling that more weapons would be nice and now I don't have to worry about it :)

[VG Aficionado]

Nariko can also throw a number of objects, so there will be plenty of makeshift weapons as well :)

[BruceWayneIII]

Here's one with an explosion supposedly from the bazooka. It's from E5 2005.

[NickSCFC]

Japanese Box Art:
http://xs511.xs.to/xs511/07020/hs-good-front.jpg

http://xs411.xs.to/xs411/07031/HS_1154100330806.jpg
Beautiful! It's about time we got some decent boxes, also liking the UK Motorstorm box.

[totobeni]

Beautiful! It's about time we got some decent boxes, also liking the UK Motorstorm box.

the Japanese Motorstorm box was the best ...2nd the UK

100% action
http://ec2.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000JDQ87C.09._AA280_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg


UK ( very cool )
http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000MWQTMO.01._AA280_SCLZZZZZZZ_V45858398_.jpg

USA ( ugly )
http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B000JLIYLC.01._AA280_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

it seems that Motorstorm and HS will have better UK boxes than the US ones

[NickSCFC]

This is not box art, it's just some mock up, look at the crappy text!


this is PAL box

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/157/407019614_e1da36bde5.jpg

now this is the real sweet...and with one Heavenly ass

[BruceWayneIII]

I still dig this one... (warning, it's pretty big.)

[Sephiroth_VII]

It seems like Japan gets a cover for their pantie fetish, and EU for ass. I wonder what the US will get.

[OmniCloud]

I think the Japanese MotorStorm cover looks like garbage. UK gets the best followed by U.S...The Jap. one is plain as hell...

Anyway, Heavenly Sword is number 1 on my list this year-even beating out big titles like Ratchet, DMC4, and Unreal because it's a fresh new IP...

Screw the Bazooka motion control, they better have all those crazy action sequences with the sixaxis, especially the one where she's swinging fools in a circle with the blades.

[totobeni]

It seems like Japan gets a cover for their pantie fetish, and EU for ass. I wonder what the US will get.

fat bald Nariko on drugs ...:queer:



OmniCloud :Screw the Bazooka motion control, they better have all those crazy action sequences with the sixaxis, especially the one where she's swinging fools in a circle with the blades

you mean like shenmue & indigo prophecy QTE (Quick Time Event) but with Sixaxis ?

[cpiasminc]

It seems like Japan gets a cover for their pantie fetish, and EU for ass. I wonder what the US will get.
Isn't it obvious? Cleavage, of course. As a general rule, though, US cover art almost always seems to focus on individual characters more so than the situation or environment they're placed in. So you're likely to see a cover where Nariko dominates the view.

Looking at the Motorstorm covers, the Japanese one seems to show things more spread out when compared to the UK and US cover which shows several vehicles cramped into a tight area (as if to try and indicate that the game is "jam-packed with excitement"?). Notably, the US cover is the only one with text on an angle as if to try and give it an edge.

[OmniCloud]

fat bald Nariko on drugs ...:queer:





you mean like shenmue & indigo prophecy QTE (Quick Time Event) but with Sixaxis ?Yeah very similar...Actually Heavenly Swords action sequence basically mimicked God of War...That would be awesome motion controller fun...

[totobeni]

Yeah very similar...Actually Heavenly Swords action sequence basically mimicked God of War...That would be awesome motion controller fun...

that very interesting , like after one clash by the sword i rotate my Sixaxis and nariko will cut the poor soldier with sword rotate 10 hit combo ..what an awesome idea

[OmniCloud]

that very interesting , like after one clash by the sword i rotate my Sixaxis and nariko will cut the poor soldier with sword rotate 10 hit combo ..what an awesome ideaYeah...I almost certain this is one of the ways the developer will implement it...It's really a great way to use the controller. A supplement to standard controls is what the Sixaxis is for-not to completely replace standard controls like Nintendo does...Both can be very compelling experiences if done right.

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Isn't it obvious? Cleavage, of course. As a general rule, though, US cover art almost always seems to focus on individual characters more so than the situation or environment they're placed in. So you're likely to see a cover where Nariko dominates the view.

Looking at the Motorstorm covers, the Japanese one seems to show things more spread out when compared to the UK and US cover which shows several vehicles cramped into a tight area (as if to try and indicate that the game is "jam-packed with excitement"?). Notably, the US cover is the only one with text on an angle as if to try and give it an edge.

why the fuck is the logo crooked? that's irritating as hell (art sensibility coming out)

[<3frosty]

http://www.gamesarefun.com/games/ps3/heavenlysword/12.jpg

Thong of War.... not really, but kinda.

[Nameless]

Not a thong at all and she has a flat ass... :(

[<3frosty]

Not a thong at all and she has a flat ass... :(

yea, she does have a flat ass... :|

[frosty]

Meh, who cares. Not like any of us will ever get a piece of that virtual flat ass anyway.

[<3frosty]

Meh, who cares. Not like any of us will ever get a piece of that virtual flat ass anyway.

Says u, i already tapped it... :banana:

[LiquidEagle]

:shocked: yikes

[frosty]

yeah, dude, she's DEAD! you necrophile! lol.

[makeitlookreal]

She will not die forever. She will probably be brought back as a goddess or something.

[frosty]

she's supposed to already be dead or somthing to that effect.

[bigwig]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/Wollan/hs.jpg

new image courtesy of Wollan...looks amazing

peace

[Venat]

Blow out 400 soldiers !! Yeah baby

[BruceWayneIII]

Excellent picture! Looks great +rep

The lighting looks great. I love the long shadows.

[VG Aficionado]

Oh my Kratos!!!!!!!!!!!

*jaw drops*

[BruceWayneIII]

Q&A with Nina from Ninja Theory

I bolded her answers...

Goddess of War

Do you think Narkio would match Kratos well?
Innsendt av: Bent

Hehee, that would be an awesome fight. I'd have to put money on Nariko of course!;)

I need to sign off now, many thanks for all the questions and kind notes, sorry I couldn't answer them all. All the best!
nina

PS - For all those who asked, I'm Australian of Scandi descent :)


tilt functionality...

will the game use a lot of tilt functionality of the six axis ? could you give us examples please ?
Innsendt av: Fouad Interactifs

Hi Fouad

We do make use of the sixaxis in Heavenly Sword. For example if you are firing a bazooka you have the ability to go into AfterTouch where you follow the projectile and guide it - tilting the sixaxis directs it. I think feels quite natural and satisfying.

cheers
nina

When?

You're probably going to get a lot of these questions today, but still..
Heavenly Sword is THE most anticipated for me. I see some sites have set the 6th of March as release date for the US version (dont know if this is true, I'll let you decide :D), which makes me wonder - when can we see the Heavenly Sword title on european PS3-machines?
Innsendt av: Sindre

Yes, I've been sent quite a few questions about the release date this morning, all I'm allowed to say right now is that it will be out before Christmas.


What drives you?

Hi!

First I just want to say how awesome this game looks, and the realism of it, its just gripping!:-D

And here's kind of my question:
What is the ultimate motivation for creating such a game that takes so much time, effort and skills? is it the final result, the experience or is it just the fun of it?:-)
Innsendt av: Esben Newfarm

Thank Esben! It's a bit of everything actually - we want to make something that will excite and engage as many people as possible; there's nothing that will make you grin wider than overhearing someone talking excitedly about the very thing you've put your heart and soul into! It is a huge undertaking but we've got an amazing team at Ninja Theory who is passionate and dedicated. It's hard work but it's also a lot fun!


Linearity of Heavenly Sword?

How are you designing the progress between levels in HS? I'm hoping we'll get many hours of fun out of this game, so i'm keeping my fingers crossed for a system where you can backtrack to old areas to search for optional collectible stuff to unlock easter eggs and so on, like they did for the R&C games for instance.

Also, are any of the animations in HS generated dynamically, or is it just hundreds and hundreds of hand animated movements? I hope more games use dynamic animation soon, because it has real potential. Did you ever play that PC Game "Trespasser" ? :D
Innsendt av: Sverre

Hi Sverre, once you've unlocked a level in Heavenly Sword you can return to it at any time and you can bring your new abilities with you which may allow you to play the areas better and find hidden things.

There are thousands and thousands of hand animations in the game. In order to get really smooth movement we are always blending numerous animations together. I personally love hand animation as it gives you the opportunity to do outlandish things and still suspend disbelief. For example, no person in real life can fling themselves a dozen metres up in the air, pause for moment and rush crushingly to the earth annihilating the poor stunned sod waiting below - but with really good hand animation you can make that believable and as a player you feel awesomely powerful! :)


Sword fighting

Can you explain a bit more how the sword fighting is performed?
Innsendt av: Sindre

Hi Sindre, in Heavenly Sword, you can use just about anything as a weapon but the most important one is of course the Heavenly Sword itself. The Sword has three configurations or "sword stances" (Speed, Power and Range) each with distinct attack strategies. You need to choose the best stance or combination of stances to destroy the enemies. Each stance includes extensive combos, counters, evades etc and you can switch stances mid combo. So for example, you could begin a ranged combo in order knock enemies back and switch to power, for a big finisher to wipe them out.

cheers
nina

how many?

how many people is she able to kill at once???
Innsendt av: mark

Loads!! With some of the really big moves, if you time it well, you could take out at least 30 guys. Mind you, a good shot with the bazooka can do a LOT of damage!


Language

Hi,

Even though the game is translated to Norwegian, is it possible to play the game with English text and speech?

I guess translating the stuff Serkis does in English (does he talk?) is spoiling something good ...
Innsendt av: Nimbus

Hi Nimbus, although we are localising the game into Norwegian (and many other European languages) the game will default to English so you will be able to watch and hear Andy and all the actors in all their glory :) Andy's got plenty to say as he plays King Bohan!

cheers
nina

[<3frosty]

yeah, dude, she's DEAD! you necrophile! lol.

dont bash it until u try it... :hump:

[BruceWayneIII]

She not dead. In the interview from Norway, it states that she is getting a death sentence and therefore only a couple of days left to destroy Bohan's army.

[Sephiroth_VII]

^I think they mean that she's dying. That's what they used to say, anyway. I remember it from an EDGE feature.

I'm dissapointed that she didn't answer my question about SPE's :rant:

[totobeni]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/Wollan/hs.jpg

new image courtesy of Wollan...looks amazing

peace

400 soldiers !!! Kratos am cry



Loads!! With some of the really big moves, if you time it well, you could take out at least 30 guys. Mind you, a good shot with the bazooka can do a LOT of damage!

30 with one shot ? that heavenly bazooka is very powerful


Hi Sverre, once you've unlocked a level in Heavenly Sword you can return to it at any time and you can bring your new abilities with you which may allow you to play the areas better and find hidden things.

great ...it was great to return to levels in DMC3 with new weapons and abilities ...

Do you think Narkio would match Kratos well?
Innsendt av: Bent

Hehee, that would be an awesome fight. I'd have to put money on Nariko of course

no..i think Kratos and Nariko should getting married and have a baby, then their son should married Dante's daughter and then have a baby..now this baby wil be mass destruction Weapon...

[Elios]

Yup but the game is delayed until September at the earliest :(

[totobeni]

Yup but the game is delayed until September at the earliest :(

so you want a rushed game with lacks of features ...

by September i thing this game will have rumble ...

[cliffbo]

whats necrophilia? is it sleeping with living people?

[dnpmakkah]

This game looks like a lot of fun. I hope it is.

[VG Aficionado]

whats necrophilia? is it sleeping with living people?õ_Ô!

[cliffbo]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/144/407929287_f6c70fe44c.jpg

[Red]

Old screen so what?

[NickSCFC]

No it's the old screen but bigger +rep 100000!!!!!!!!!

[mario25]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/144/407929287_f6c70fe44c.jpg

Old screen?...never seen it before....it looks awesome!!:drool:......+rep

[VG Aficionado]

It's in the previous page, fellows. But that doesn't make it less cool!

[cliffbo]

Yup, there are a few Ninja's flying out to GDC today. Lets hope for another of Ninja Mat's thrilling "eating in America" threads!

http://www.ninjatheory.com/forums/showthread.php?t=814

[VG Aficionado]

It's going to be a good week :-p

[cliffbo]

posted by Peonic (NT dev):

Come on Potato, you've been reading and posting on these forums long enough to know the score. Releasing new stuff has got absolutely NOTHING to do with us respecting our fans or not. NT have development contract with Sony. They're paying us to create Heavenly Sword for them - and as part of that contract, they handle the marketing - because at the end of the day, we may know about making games - but marketing is what they know about.

There's loads of really cool stuff in the pipeline that's going to blow you guys away - but it's completely up to the Sony marketing people when it gets shown. We're simply not going to jepardise our relationship with Sony in any way by going against their wishes and releasing info, footage or screenshots that they don't want us to.

I can understand that it's frustrating for you guys. Hell - it can be frustrating for us too - I've put some hardcore time into playing the game lately, and there are questions that have been asked lately that I'd love to answer - and some freaking incredibly cool stuff that I'd love to show you - but like I say, it's Sony's decision as to when this stuff gets shown.

The Sony marketing team are good guys - and they really know how to do their jobs - and when the time is right, you're going to see everything you want, and I guarantee now, it'll be 'jaws on the floor' time.

Until then, you're just going to have to be patient. You have no idea how demoralising it can be to read these forums at times. The whole team at Ninja Theory are working their asses off to produce the most engrossing, entertaining and downright awesome gaming experience we can - and yet pretty much every other post on this forum seems to be a complaint that WE don't care about our fans, and that we should release more stuff.

We do respect our fans. Just seems sometimes that they don't respect the fact that our hands are tied.
__________________

[NickSCFC]

My scrotal sack is brimming with excitement as we speak.

[EvilTaru]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y247/Wollan/hs.jpg

new image courtesy of Wollan...looks amazing

peace

That looks freakin' incredible.http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v500/EvilTaru/Indifferent2.gif

[cliffbo]

'Kill 400 soldiers to thin out Bohan's army'

[julps31]

Lmao @ Nick. TMI man lol. But from what I can see from that screen the game looks eye popping to say the least (yea...thats a good word lol).

[NeoPlayStation]

The lighting, ground texture and draw distance are absolut awsome!
+rep

[OmniCloud]

Yeah...that's freakin awesome...nothing else to really say about it....

[frosty]

Lmao @ Nick. TMI man lol. But from what I can see from that screen the game looks eye popping to say the least (yea...thats a good word lol).

'the hell does TMI mean?

so many acronyms, so little time. so hard to learn them, so I made this little rhyme.

you've got:

PS3 connected to your tv with Y/C
or DVI for resolutions high
or HDMI if you can afford to buy
that giant screen TV with 1080p
for your eyes to see and to make your ears bleed
with PCM uncompressed surround sound goodness
that's when you know you've got the very best
something that can't be done by the rest

PS3's got it's own new deal
So many damn features that it's a steal
so when you're done listening to this song
go and pick one up and play b3yond!

when it's loaded with CBE and HDCP
RSX which MILR likes more than
SEXDR DDR & SPEs
singing this song will help you learn them with ease
CD DVD BD and ac3
DTS is the best
less compressed than all the rest.
put your system to the test
do not let your senses rest
once you've experienced PS3 you'll feel truly blessed

PS3's got it's own new deal
So many damn features that it's a steal
so when you're done listening to this song
go and pick one up and play b3yond!

jump in the XMB and you will come to see
HDD's and USB jpg and mp3
gow ut3 ff and MGS
kz3 anarchy exploding on your tv
GTA GT5 if you want a wild ride
PSN and a game of RFOM
R&C J&D and there's always BC
PS2 PS1 for a little retro fun

PS3's got it's own new deal
So many damn features that it's a steal
so when you're done listening to this song
go and pick one up and play b3yond!

[Fats]

Too much information, Frosty. ;)

That screen does indeed look super wicked.

[VG Aficionado]

Fats beat me :cry2:

Aren't you a bit bored, frosty? Or just excited? =-o

[frosty]

lol, a joke song I made up the other day

[julps31]

Yea like afx said..tmi= too much information lol.

[frosty]

and now we have another acronym my friend,
TMI for the brain to comprehend.

[Z]

No it's the old screen but bigger +rep 100000!!!!!!!!!
it may be that, but now I could read what it says. killing 400 in that level deserves:afro: the pic to be up-sized!

[julps31]

and now we have another acronym my friend,
TMI for the brain to comprehend.Lol touche...

[casualkiss]

Did anyone catch the 3 second clip of Heavenly Sword game-play on Heroes just now.

Canada gets the show on Sunday, not sure when America gets it.

Anyways, it looked great. Specially the hair.

[casualkiss]

For those who missed it, she runs on a rope while an "x" sign appears (context sensitive button). She then jumps on a platform with her arms waiving and strikes a back guy with plenty of more waiting.

[n1n9tean]

But, Heroes is an NBC show.......?

[Raijin]

There:

http://putstuff.putfile.com/54712/2544708/3

[julps31]

Hmm..maybe i need to start watchin that show lol.

Oh I see...they were actually playing the game during the show lol. That was unexpected lol. Looks great from what I can see.

[OmniCloud]

What the hell was that:huh: Great little footage there btw...

[TEEDA]

Low quality but good to see !
http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/9803/40774111tt2.jpg

Thx Raijin !

[OmniCloud]

It really is like God of War though...should be an awesome game...

[TEEDA]

It really is like God of War though...should be an awesome game...

Yes but this time it will be the " Godess Of War " :lol:. Looking at the video again I can see a beautiful game made with cinematics cutscenes and interaction ala god of war.
please Ninja Theory , give us the E3 demo from last year lol. " next Winter is too long to wait !
Would be awesome to have a cross over , with Kratos and nariko fighting both sides, using the Blades of Athena and the Heavenly sword side by side :-D.
Her weapon could give some good Ideas to Namco for Soul Calibur 4 lol.

[LaLiLuLeLo]

hoooooo that was sweet. viral marketing at its finest!

[Cless]

Old screencaps
http://img484.imageshack.us/img484/4073/heavenlysword1eh3.jpg
http://img484.imageshack.us/img484/6554/heavenlysword2mn7.jpg
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/1795/heavenlysword3hi8.jpg
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/7021/heavenlysword4fq7.jpg
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/1038/heavenlysword5qy4.jpg
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/1633/heavenlysword6ey1.jpg
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/5396/heavenlysword7wz2.jpg
http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/6200/heavenlysword8ih2.jpg
http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/4776/heavenlysword9hg3.jpg

Direct feed video:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=4K7UAEO6

[LaLiLuLeLo]

made sure you see that X so there's no mistake ;)

[Siraris]

Wow that looks GORGEOUS. I hope we get to see more (and play more) of this really soon!

[Mr_Nothin]

http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/3066/vlcsnap260260bv3.png
http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/6923/vlcsnap262264lt9.png
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/336/vlcsnap262650dz1.png
http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/619/vlcsnap261861kc0.png
http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/5462/vlcsnap262033rb6.png
http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/981/vlcsnap261495tw7.png

OMFG
:O

[Death & Eggs]

:buldge: Whoa!

Hopefully this is a sign that we will get some more info this week. By the way, I must say that Nariko has quite the ass!

[Kabbage]

Downgrade-a-tron.

[Cless]

Direct Feed video:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=4K7UAEO6

[mario25]

Omfg!!!!!!!!!!!...it Looks Gorgeous........i Will Know The Real Magnitude Of Those Graphics By The Number Of Xbots That Will Troll This Thread

[Kabbage]

OMG that is more or less the exact same monitor I have

Dell WFP 2007 ... so that is how beautiful it will look on my screen :)

[Pluto]

I watch the Heroes regularly, and didn't catch it..

Are these shots from a previous or future episode?

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Downgrade-a-tron.

Man. What.:doh:

[solidsnakejej]

I think someone said it is tomorrow episode but Canada sees it a day early. Plus did anyone else see that the PS3 is on?

[gbovo]

I watch the Heroes regularly, and didn't catch it..

Are these shots from a previous or future episode?

The Heroes episode, where these Heavenly Sword shots are taken from, was aired today in Canada. It airs in the US tomorrow.

[Pluto]

^
Oh, ok. Got'cha.

Kinda strange that the game [and the Playstation 3] would have anything related to Heroes.

[Kabbage]

Man. What.:doh::spiny:

[masteratt]

Good product placement :thumpsup:

Sony is the best at that, just check Casino Royale.

Needless to say the game has me very excited just from a 10 second clip! lol

[solidsnakejej]

gif stolen from gaf
http://www.catanzareti.com/images/Kevin/hs.gif

[OmniCloud]

Man...I'm so mad all these awesome games aren't out yet....

[CreativeWriter]

Heroes is a great show. I'll be sure to warn my wife to watch out for the Heavenly Sword clip tomorrow.

[totobeni]

oh boy oh boy ...sweeeet ...amazing animations and great QTE


and yeah

Scrivener was right ( FF AC fight style ) ...

[gibmonster]

When the PS3 launches in Europe, for the first few months a lack of games would be a good thing. I can't afford all of this. There's just too many games that look awesome.

[makeitlookreal]

Look at the draw distance!

[Applefiend]

The lady from Heavenly Sword could end up being to PS3 what Lara Croft was to PS1 I'm starting to think...

I can't see them screwing it up and her ending up what Lara Croft was to PS2. :)

[totobeni]

The lady from Heavenly Sword could end up to PS3 what Lara Croft was to PS1 I'm starting to think...

I can't see them screwing it up and her ending up what Lara Croft was to PS2. :)

...Eidos was the one who killed Lara's greatness with .. Many Sequels with so Little Originality..

anyway , Nariko and Kratos should be in One huge amazing game ( please sony )

[makeitlookreal]

God of the Heavenly Sword

[dnpmakkah]

Those who wanted to see a different arena...well is this one beautiful enough for ya? Man this game looks great. The 'art direction' is incredible. 2007 is an awesome year for gaming. Anyone else really like the music in this clip because it sounds epic?

[section]

I love it how her hair doesn't cut through objects anymore. That was a beautiful set piece. "Cut the groins" seems to become the trademark move of this game :)

[wotter]

o_O looking awesome!

Another link: http://rapidshare.com/files/19470314/hs.avi.html

[makeitlookreal]

http://nocturnalps3.com/video/hsword/hswordWide.wmv

The above is even better!

[frosty]

man... way to sneak in a ps3 news update!

[makeitlookreal]

It looks great, but I hope that we see a clip with some blood sometime soon.

[saxdawg00]

I'm afraid to say, but I don't think it's gonna be that kinda game. Still looks like tons of fun though! Don't worry God of War 2 will be here soon and then Manhunt 2.

[makeitlookreal]

If they don't put blood in Heavenly Sword it's going to be absolutely ridiculous.

It's basically very similar to God of War and a very violent game. If they don't put blood in it's going to be silly.

[solidsnakejej]

There has been screenshots with blood but the must of turned it off in this demo. Heres the screenshot.
http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/170/04ye9rz8.jpg

[warmachine]

Don't you guys ask yourself WHY it was shown on Heroes or WHY they even had the game?
I really wonder what's behind all of this... -_-

The game looks gorgious and seems to make fun! ^^

[solidsnakejej]

I think that a announcement will come tomorrow because that is when it airs in the US. Hopefully we might get the demo they are playing.

[makeitlookreal]

SolidSnake,

Thanks for the screenshot. I had saw that before a long time ago, but I did not know if that meant they were going to put blood in the final game or not.

I really, really hope they go for an MA rating. I can't stand it when people leave out elements to games just because they are going for a certain rating. This game is about a super powered woman with a massive sword. If she hits someone they should bleed, period.

[section]

Now thinking about it I would say the levels they show are still from a quite old build. Nice to see something new to us nevertheless :)

Maybe this sorts of news reveal a bit about the companies' mutual interests:

From here (http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=ind_focus.story&STORY=/www/story/03-01-2007/0004537698&EDATE=THU+Mar+01+2007,+01:14+PM)


Two Incredible Forces Come Together as Spider-Man Meets NBC's 'Heroes' for a Night of Event Programming

Exclusive Seven and One Half Minute Scene From Spider-Man(TM) 3 Debuts Online at NBC.com Following Cliffhanger Episode of 'Heroes' Spider-Man(TM) 3 Scene to be NBC.com's First HD Stream

CULVER CITY, Calif. and BURBANK, Calif., March 1 /PRNewswire/ -- As
Peter Parker's Aunt May once said, there's a hero in all of us. That will
be true as Monday, March 5, becomes a night of heroes -- Columbia Pictures,
in anticipation of the release of Spider-Man(TM) 3 on May 4, will air an
exclusive one-minute clip from the film during the broadcast of a
cliffhanger episode of NBC's top-rated new show "Heroes," then premiere
seven and one half minutes from the film online, exclusively on NBC.com,
for 24 hours.
As "Heroes" moves towards the exciting conclusion of its second story
arc of its first season, viewers of the show and Spider-Man fans will get a
look at Spider-Man(TM) 3 with a brand-new 60-second clip from the movie
that contains a cliffhanger of its own. Then, immediately following the
broadcast, Web-crawling viewers and moviegoers can go online to catch the
premiere of a revealing seven and one half minute film sequence that will
have viewers on the edge of their seats as it is streamed in high
definition at NBC.com.

...
...

[VG Aficionado]

*jaw drops*

C'mon GDC!

[woundingchaney]

Anyone not familiar with the series, its actually a pretty damn good tv show.

There should be enough incentive to watch it outside of Spiderman and HS, but that only adds to the enjoyment.

[LiquidEagle]

I think a GDC update on this game is inevitable too if they're willing to show the game in this way after a big ol' news drought.

[VG Aficionado]

Yeah, I'm sure we will see Heavenly Sword again this week. The recent leaks point at that the 10 month silence is coming to an end. The fact that some Ninja Theory staff are attending GDC doesn't hurt either.

[totobeni]

Anyone not familiar with the series, its actually a pretty damn good tv show.

There should be enough incentive to watch it outside of Spiderman and HS, but that only adds to the enjoyment.

its the best tv show now ...da number one ...way too X-men-ish but its good to see a tv show look like marvel comic book..

but how much sony paid for this viral marketing thing ? ( don’t forget PS3 itself appear in the show too )


Yeah, I'm sure we will see Heavenly Sword again this week. The recent leaks point at that the 10 month silence is coming to an end. The fact that some Ninja Theory staff are attending GDC doesn't hurt either.


stupid blonde Ali Larter played with the game ( or it was the demo ? ) ...i hope we will play with the game soon ( PSN demo )

[NeoPlayStation]

Tne next step will be LOST. A PS3 console running Uncharted: Drake's Fortune in one of the others' house.

[Fats]

gif stolen from gaf
http://www.catanzareti.com/images/Kevin/hs.gif

Holy shit. :twitch:

[cliffbo]

she was playing the game! is this a hint that its finished?

[Yo MaMa84]

Heroes is the second best show on tv...next to Entourage, but thats on HBO. Anyway, heroes is becoming a phenomenon......and Sony's marketing team caught that....genius!!! I wonder if Sony and NBC as some special relationship. WIth the Spiderman 3 clips, product placements all over the show and now the HS clip. Somebody is sleeping with somebody.

You guys should all watch Heroes, just go on NBC.com and watch all the episodes. You wont be disappointed!!

[frosty]

I played the game at e3 Cliff, that wasn't a hint that it was finished.

[Leedogg]

What gets me is NBC is part of Universal Studios. (or the other way around) Why would NBC-Universal (which supports HD-DVD) want to put a trailer of Spiderman 3 (Sony) on tv??? When Sony supports Blu-Ray.

Are we getting ready to see Universal switch sides?????????? :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[VG Aficionado]

What gets me is NBC is part of Universal Studios. (or the other way around) Why would NBC-Universal (which supports HD-DVD) want to put a trailer of Spiderman 3 (Sony) on tv??? When Sony supports Blu-Ray.

Are we getting ready to see Universal switch sides?????????? :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:Conspiracy theory FTW! :banana: :banana: :banana:

[Red]

http://img476.imageshack.us/img476/6383/obj4kp7.jpg
http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/3272/objcu3.jpg

[VG Aficionado]

Awesome!

LOL, I've read that some Xbots are claiming that's not gameplay.

[Red]

Awesome!

LOL, I've read that some Xbots are claiming that's not gameplay.

I would write the same crap when the ps3 got my ass pwned. :D

[cliffbo]

What gets me is NBC is part of Universal Studios. (or the other way around) Why would NBC-Universal (which supports HD-DVD) want to put a trailer of Spiderman 3 (Sony) on tv??? When Sony supports Blu-Ray.

Are we getting ready to see Universal switch sides?????????? :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

i think Howard Stringer used to work at NBC! ;) perhaps he pulled some strings

[fos]

hey wot is that stand and that mic both apprear in these photos..where are these photos from ? .. maybe they are from the preparations for GDC

[Fats]

That's what I'm assuming Fos.

[frosty]

I can't think of any other reason HS would be projected on a larger than 100' screen with a mic stand in front of it.

[VG Aficionado]

I realised that the previous small pictures had a shape in the lower left corner, and the slight blur artifact meant that they were taken off a big screen. They probably demonstrated Heavenly Sword last week as a prelude and/or rehearsal for GDC :)

[Kabbage]

Crackpot theories - 1
Reality - 0

[TEEDA]

I think they did the same thing with Killzone appearing in Stargate Sg-1.
I remember an episode where the crew was playing Killzone in an hospital or something.

[VG Aficionado]

:look:

[cliffbo]

Nice... backside textured polygons! :look:

http://ihosting.smokers-board.de/files/narikoX.gif

P.S. Please don't ban me!

disgraceful VG!!!!

[VG Aficionado]

:cry2:

[BruceWayneIII]

@Red - wow, these images are really awesome. Just look at the scenery in the background and the draw distance of the first picture. You can even see a small castle at the top of a mountain in the far left of the background.

That bazooka will surely add some mayhem to the scenes :hugegrin:

[LaLiLuLeLo]

disgraceful VG!!!!

says the guy with AN ASS as his AVATAR. :speechles :eek2:

[Epix]

says the guy with AN ASS as his AVATAR. :speechles :eek2:

ZING!

[cliffbo]

says the guy with AN ASS as his AVATAR. :speechles :eek2:

thats art!

[LaLiLuLeLo]

That's...Arse!

[cliffbo]

That's...Arse!

LOL... you philistine!

[overclocked]

That's just awesome, Fxxxxx *arsesome* :farley:

[VG Aficionado]

says the guy with AN ASS as his AVATAR. :speechles :eek2:I just missed the opportunity to send it back to him by using that :duh:

[NeoPlayStation]

DeanoC talking about draw distance:

Draw Distance is 10Km to be slightly more precise ;)tho in that level there is nothing beyond about 5Kms

[VG Aficionado]

Really awesome draw distance for a stylish hack'n'slash game! Think of the possibilities :drool: :heybaby:

[Epix]

Nostromo on AA/AF:

Originally Posted by mckmas8808:
The game still has 4xAA and 8xAF right?
Yep, we haven't downgraded a single thing, don't worry
AF is not used globally though, artists can decide where and when use it...

[LaLiLuLeLo]

I just missed the opportunity to send it back to him by using that :duh:

that's why I got your back:cheers:

[cliffbo]

that's why I got your back:cheers:

will you fellas please stop smacking my ass!

edit: just realised it looks a bit like J Allard wearing a beany hat

[VG Aficionado]

*mimics Duke Nukem's voice*

"It's time to kick ass and chew bubblegum. And I'm all outta gum."

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C'mon, let's go back to discussing HeavenlyasSword!

edit: just realised it looks a bit like J Allard wearing a beany hatSuuure :susp: :pinky:

[cliffbo]

*mimics Duke Nukem's voice*

"It's time to kick ass and chew bubblegum. And I'm all outta gum."

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C'mon, let's go back to discussing Heavenly asSword!

quite right VG LOL... i like your pic really, just being PC. i don't know if you agree but those new pics look a bit smoothing graphically than we've seen before

[Sephiroth_VII]

http://img476.imageshack.us/img476/6383/obj4kp7.jpg
http://img369.imageshack.us/img369/3272/objcu3.jpg

For the love of God, use Photobucket!!!!

[LiquidEagle]

Yeah, I can't see them :(

[wotter]

Reposting them.

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l74/wotter/1-8.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l74/wotter/2-8.jpg

[VG Aficionado]

Remember to always use photobucket or xs.to to post screenshots and whatnot.

[cliffbo]

look at the top screen! i want to go there

[LiquidEagle]

look at the top screen! i want to go there

QFT! lol. Those waterfalls in the background look amazing.

[karibu]

VG!!



I've never... never... had this much respect to a person instantly.

You've talent man.

[VG Aficionado]

Sorry karibu, but I didn't create that gif :-p

[Epix]

More info from Heavenly Sword Developer on the AI system:
Essentially we have built a separate game that runs along side the normal game… The armies can swap into the main game when required… its totally seamless to the player but internally there are two distinct game play systems.

So basically you have the army game which has up to 2180 AI’s (I checked the other day cos somebody on Beyond3D asked and I didn’t actually know, its can probably go a little higher but thats the current number embedded in the code) running on SPUs with the normal main game logic mainly running on PPU. For fighting the SPU code selects the 20-30 closest army guys and hands them over to the normal game so you get the full fight engine and AI for them. For ranged weapons (like the Bazooka) its all handled internally to the armies, and they try and run or dive and also get blown up quite spectacularly(its very satisfying ;-) ). The army AI is hierarchical, each guy has his own brain and avoids and tracks important things but there is also a battalion level intelligence that guides each unit around the field following a specialised virtual machine with commands and orders. Its quite hard to control an army and not make it look silly, so we use a few tricks to make it look visually interesting as well.

From a design point of view, the difficulty is giving the player a challenge without making it completely unfair. Obviously 2000 people + catapults vs 1 women is a little unfair in the real world but we have a number of techniques to keep it fun. From long range weaponry to her spinny attacks and some cool special moves she can wipe them out if you know how. I had a screen shot (used to be my laptop backdrop) when I was tested the army death code where I went and slaughtered every person I could find (at that time about 950). With Alpha basically done (which means we are basically feature complete) its now just a matter or polish and balancing, that’s something Lil and I are quite looking forward to, we have had to do a fair amount of rushed drudge work to get here and just having some time to polish is something we’ve been wishing for, for quite some time.

http://blog.deanoc.com/

[cliffbo]

right! time to say something here about my sig. two codes running simultaneously! add another SPU and have three running, see where i'm coming from... games can evolve from the original by implementing patches

[VG Aficionado]

From the same blog: I think some stuff is being shown at GDC but don’t quote me, I know ATG have produced a presentation using the army code as a SPU case study and a video has been made but its possible its for internal WWS stuff and not GDC… but hopefully its for the public as its very frustrating not to have it ‘out there’…Please show us something :cry2:

[Sephiroth_VII]

^And please, do it now!!!

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yes dad

[cliffbo]

Uhhuh, guess I could spend a few hours extra at work if I had such work mates. Oh, I'm being unprofessional now but.. wow :)

that is one beautiful young woman... respect

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[EvilTaru]

Reposting them.

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l74/wotter/1-8.jpg

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l74/wotter/2-8.jpg

Awesome. This is how the lighting on the PS3 should be in every game.http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v500/EvilTaru/Indifferent2.gif

[BruceWayneIII]

Wow, DeanoC says the game is almost out of Alpha stage (feature complete) and they look forward to balancing and polishing the game :)

[cliffbo]

take that pic of that young woman down sct, it just feels wrong somehow

[julps31]

That second pic could almost pass as cg imo. Gorgeous. This games gonna be sick.

[FantasyGhost]

It just looks awsome

[Acason79]

Watching the show now on TV, looks great in HD :p

[bilbobob007]

I watch this show on download and it is fantastic. I dont agree at all its too x men - ish. ( bad english). Love the way Sony have gotten this into a top notch program.

It looks fantastic, and I love the xbots saying its not realtime. Lets see what they have to say when they find it is.

As a side note. Looking at all the stunning textures and stuff it really does seem all that talk about lack of ram because of the o.s does not seem to detract form the overall output at all. If you catch my drift.

[Cyrus]

New footage apparently:

http://www.ps3.eu/flash/mediapool/ps3stories_cinematic_production/ps3stories_cinematic_production_en.mov

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Is Andy Serkis on that clip?

[Cyrus]

I dont know yet, I'm still downloadin. It's coming pretty slow. :p

[BruceWayneIII]

Yep, Serkis is there, the 'real' Nariko is there and some absolutely stunning footage too :hugegrin:

[warmachine]

So, it's worth the download?

[Cless]

So, it's worth the download?

Hell Yeah!!

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/7767/01qq9.jpg

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/4090/02dx5.jpg

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/1817/03mq7.jpg

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/9804/04ps1.jpg

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/6325/05rd1.jpg

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/7768/06om6.jpg

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/4162/07bm3.jpg

http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/8475/08ii1.jpg

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/6706/09nu8.jpg

Nariko actress, hot hot.
http://img135.imageshack.us/img135/8370/10la4.jpg

[BruceWayneIII]

Got a multi-picture from Sony today.

Warning, Heavenly Sword pictures a small... But nice, especially the evening picture. It's simply gorgeous!

[Kabbage]

OMG someone .gif Andy Serkis shaking his moneymaker when he talking about how liberating Mo-Cap is :)

[kaleii]

In the latest film "Cinematic Production". New stuff with motion capture and in-game sequences.

http://eu.playstation.com/playstation3/index.html?locale=en_GB&section=44

Download link for HD: http://www.ps3.eu/flash/mediapool/ps3stories_cinematic_production/ps3stories_cinematic_production_en_qt_hd.zip

[BruceWayneIII]

Hi there and welcome to the forum. It's a nice post and the video is great.

Just need to point out that it's already been posted in the Heavenly Sword thread.

+rep for joining us, nice to have yet another Scandinavian on board :thumbr:

[kaleii]

Argh. I just saw that now. Thought that thread was for the Heroes stuff only. Silly me.

Feel free to delete the thread.

[9thPower]

OMG OMG OMG OMFG!!!!! LOL the way Nariko kills the other guy, right in the balls! :laugh: OMG this is amazing! Best PS3 game seen!

Edit: oh yeah nariko actress is hot hot hot! :hugegrin: and the voice is awesome!

[cliffbo]

Argh. I just saw that now. Thought that thread was for the Heroes stuff only. Silly me.

Feel free to delete the thread.

it still great fella... welcome to the forum that is technical sometimes, informative sometimes, humourous sometimes... but never up its own backside WELCOME! :)