Natural Selection 2 News Update - First NS2 preview on Destructoid

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  • trinity.nstrinity.ns Join Date: 2008-12-07 Member: 65688Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    edited January 2011
    great, publicity is always great! <3
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  • DrakoDrako Join Date: 2009-06-30 Member: 67980Members
    nice write up - loved to read about how you guys work:)

    I'm really keen on seeing what the claws for the exo will be.
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  • derWalterderWalter Join Date: 2008-10-29 Member: 65323Members
    i want my hug too!!! :P
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  • CoolCookieCooksCoolCookieCooks Pretty Girl Join Date: 2003-05-18 Member: 16446Members, NS1 Playtester, Contributor, Constellation
    One day...

    <img src="http://starsmedia.ign.com/stars/image/article/831/831290/aliens-ripley-powerloader_1193711350.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />
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  • IronHorseIronHorse Developer, QA Manager, Technical Support & contributor Join Date: 2010-05-08 Member: 71669Members, Super Administrators, Forum Admins, Forum Moderators, NS2 Developer, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue, Subnautica Playtester, Subnautica PT Lead, Pistachionauts
    One day..

    <img src="http://www.unknownworlds.com/images/ns/concept/onos-concept.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" />
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  • QuelTosQuelTos Join Date: 2003-05-14 Member: 16313Members, Constellation
    edited January 2011
    Heartwarming read.. I'm feeling excited for you guys :)

    There's something about a Mac and Xbox 360 version but no notes on a Linux version. Is there any news on that? And Xbox version? For realz?
    Btw.. ahem.. I bought 5 NS2 versions so far (the free one from christmas deal and one special edition included). Just, erm, expressing my hopes for a linux version ;)

    (of course I won't get mad or anything if there's no linux version, but it would be ubernice though :))
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  • TwiggehTwiggeh Join Date: 2010-09-24 Member: 74165Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1826694:date=Jan 24 2011, 11:01 PM:name=QuelTos)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (QuelTos @ Jan 24 2011, 11:01 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1826694"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Heartwarming read.. I'm feeling excited for you guys :)

    There's something about a Mac and Xbox 360 version but no notes on a Linux version. Is there any news on that? And Xbox version? For realz?
    Btw.. ahem.. I bought 5 NS2 versions so far (the free one from christmas deal and one special edition included). Just, erm, expressing my hopes for a linux version ;)

    (of course I won't get mad or anything if there's no linux version, but it would be ubernice though :))<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->


    Isnt there a Steam version for Linux out? I have a hazy memory telling me it was in development awhile back...
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  • guirisguiris Join Date: 2005-03-05 Member: 43387Members, Constellation
    "Unknown is still toying with the idea, but there is a chance that players will lose access to upgraded weapons if the base that unlocked it in the first place is destroyed"

    that makes me happy, bye bye flames :)
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  • Dank McShwaggerDank McShwagger Join Date: 2009-06-10 Member: 67784Members
    Releasing early this year? is that his opinion or what he was told?
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  • KoruyoKoruyo AUT Join Date: 2009-06-06 Member: 67724Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    <!--quoteo(post=1826691:date=Jan 24 2011, 10:50 PM:name=CoolCookieCooks)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (CoolCookieCooks @ Jan 24 2011, 10:50 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1826691"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->One day...

    <img src="http://starsmedia.ign.com/stars/image/article/831/831290/aliens-ripley-powerloader_1193711350.jpg" border="0" class="linked-image" /><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->


    exoskeleton suit mech that can be equipped with either a mini-gun, plasma rifle or a claw.

    Claw? :O
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  • BrawBraw Join Date: 2008-03-21 Member: 63920Members, Constellation
    THe hiveroom at the very end was pure awesomeness :D
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  • ASnogarDASnogarD Join Date: 2003-10-24 Member: 21894Members
    Hmmm... 360 ver. :/

    I truely hope that it wont end up like all the other PC starter companies, once they get a head into the console feeding trough the PC fans end up in the toilet.
    Epic , Crytek , Valve ( going that way ) , Rockstar .... not to mention all the PC franchise that went to the consoles as well , CoD , BF , Alan Wake , Halo , Dues Ex , etc etc.

    ... even MMO's are going console ( the PC versions take a hit control wise as the constrols are designed first and foremost with a gamepad in mind ).
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  • gorge.ousgorge.ous Join Date: 2011-01-07 Member: 76481Members
    edited January 2011
    <!--quoteo(post=1826701:date=Jan 24 2011, 11:17 PM:name=Twiggeh)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Twiggeh @ Jan 24 2011, 11:17 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1826701"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Isnt there a Steam version for Linux out? I have a hazy memory telling me it was in development awhile back...<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    There are strong hints that they are working on it but nothing serious until now. But Valve is more the "BAM! Here it is and you didn't see it coming!" kind of company ;)
    Also NS2 (if I remember dev comments correctly) could be ported to Linux without Steam as it is not directly tied to the game code. But I think a developer could explain that again (or someone search for the quote ;))

    But on topic: nice to see NS2 getting more and more publicity :)
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  • PampelmusePampelmuse Join Date: 2005-04-06 Member: 47641Members
    <!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Marines will also be able to make use of an exoskeleton suit mech that can be equipped with either a mini-gun, plasma rifle or a claw.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    woot woot! a few days ago, u posted a twitter update that exoskeleton and railgun were finished. that makes a total of 4 weapon upgrades for exo right? big luv!
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  • echsechs Join Date: 2002-12-27 Member: 11568Members, Constellation
    Looking at the comments over on the Destructoid preview page shows quite a few people who had never heard of this game before and are now very interested by it ! All that hardwork on the games visuals has certainly paid off with its pretty looking screenshots, but it's the gameplay itself which sells the product, and NS2 definately delivers.
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  • AlignAlign Remain Calm Join Date: 2002-11-02 Member: 5216Forum Moderators, Constellation
    <!--quoteo(post=1826718:date=Jan 25 2011, 12:07 AM:name=Pampelmuse)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Pampelmuse @ Jan 25 2011, 12:07 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1826718"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->woot woot! a few days ago, u posted a twitter update that exoskeleton and railgun were finished. that makes a total of 4 weapon upgrades for exo right? big luv!<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Plasma rifle is probably railgun.
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  • kingmobkingmob Join Date: 2002-11-01 Member: 3650Members, Constellation
    First really solid press piece you UW guys have gotten.
    Congratulations, you have earned it.

    Keep cranking!!
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  • Commie SpyCommie Spy Join Date: 2009-07-02 Member: 68008Members
    <b>WELDERS>???</b>
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  • F0xF0x Join Date: 2010-12-22 Member: 75865Members, Reinforced - Gold
    There is really a X360 version of NS2 planned ?
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  • Squeal_Like_A_PigSqueal_Like_A_Pig Janitor Join Date: 2002-01-25 Member: 66Members, Super Administrators, NS1 Playtester, NS2 Developer, Reinforced - Supporter, WC 2013 - Silver, Subnautica Developer
    <!--quoteo(post=1826718:date=Jan 24 2011, 11:07 PM:name=Pampelmuse)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Pampelmuse @ Jan 24 2011, 11:07 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1826718"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->woot woot! a few days ago, u posted a twitter update that exoskeleton and railgun were finished. that makes a total of 4 weapon upgrades for exo right? big luv!<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Plasma rifle was replaced with a rail gun. And the claw is not really an upgrade, and its also not really a claw. Basically when you start you will have a robotic hand on one side and a weapon on the other side. Then you can upgrade the weapon to a different type, or choose to duel wield that same weapon.

    --Cory
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  • WheeeeWheeee Join Date: 2003-02-18 Member: 13713Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    <!--quoteo(post=1826754:date=Jan 24 2011, 08:25 PM:name=Squeal_Like_A_Pig)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Squeal_Like_A_Pig @ Jan 24 2011, 08:25 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1826754"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Plasma rifle was replaced with a rail gun. And the claw is not really an upgrade, and its also not really a claw. Basically when you start you will have a robotic hand on one side and a weapon on the other side. Then you can upgrade the weapon to a different type, or choose to duel wield that same weapon.

    --Cory<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    HULK SMASH
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  • AlignAlign Remain Calm Join Date: 2002-11-02 Member: 5216Forum Moderators, Constellation
    Oh, so no putting a flamethrower in one hand and a minigun in the other? Aw.
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  • saltybp53saltybp53 Join Date: 2010-07-22 Member: 72675Members
    So can I be named after a bot? Or maybe a bot-forum name genorator....
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  • Squeal_Like_A_PigSqueal_Like_A_Pig Janitor Join Date: 2002-01-25 Member: 66Members, Super Administrators, NS1 Playtester, NS2 Developer, Reinforced - Supporter, WC 2013 - Silver, Subnautica Developer
    <!--quoteo(post=1826773:date=Jan 25 2011, 01:34 AM:name=Align)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Align @ Jan 25 2011, 01:34 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1826773"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Oh, so no putting a flamethrower in one hand and a minigun in the other? Aw.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Heh, we've actually discussed having a flamethrower attachment for the exo, but that would be added after v1.0

    --Cory
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  • twilitebluetwiliteblue bug stalker Join Date: 2003-02-04 Member: 13116Members, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue
    From the Destructoid article comments, it looks like NS2 is getting some great publicity!

    Hey Cory, I'm curious, is there any chance we'll get to play the Onos soon (in the next month or two)?
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  • DeadzoneDeadzone Join Date: 2003-07-03 Member: 17911Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    Finally it's nice to see a preview/article written that isn't littered with little bits of erronious information! :P

    But grats on the milestone, guys. Now we'll all be speculating what "early this year" winds up amounting to XD
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  • HarimauHarimau Join Date: 2007-12-24 Member: 63250Members
    Well, there were a few little bits of erroneous information. The release date is the biggest example of that.
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  • KoruyoKoruyo AUT Join Date: 2009-06-06 Member: 67724Members, Reinforced - Shadow
    edited January 2011
    Well... reporters >_>

    Reporter: Well UWE... when will it be released?
    UWE: We would love to release early this year, but well... we have to see how it goes.

    Reporter => HEADLINE: Release early this year!
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  • HughHugh Cameraman San Francisco, CA Join Date: 2010-04-18 Member: 71444NS2 Developer, NS2 Playtester, Reinforced - Silver, Reinforced - Onos, WC 2013 - Shadow, Subnautica Developer, Pistachionauts
    What a glowing, positive review. Well done guys!
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  • RyuuRyuu Join Date: 2009-08-19 Member: 68531Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1826807:date=Jan 25 2011, 05:12 AM:name=Harimau)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Harimau @ Jan 25 2011, 05:12 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1826807"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Well, there were a few little bits of erroneous information. The release date is the biggest example of that.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    This also caught my attention:

    <!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->the Spark engine is completely open source<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    I thought it was just the Lua game code that was open source? Unless I've missed something, the actual engine is still proprietary isn't it?
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