FiringSquad: Can we expect to see S.T.A.L.K.E.R. ported to other platforms like the PS3 and Xbox 360?
Oleg Yavorsky: This will depend on how successful the original S.T.A.L.K.E.R. is and the publisher’s decision.
FiringSquad: Will there be any additional content (levels, weapons, etc) to be released via the Internet following STALKER's release?
Oleg Yavorsky: We have already created some extra content which includes several new multiplayer maps and character skins. Those will be spread through media and some other ways. Details will be announced by THQ.
FiringSquad: Will there be any mod tools released for the game?
Oleg Yavorsky: We intend to provide the X-ray modSDK several months after the game’s release.
The X-ray modSDK will include the following components: Editors - LevelEditor- creation of levels, ActorEditor-adjustment of physics models and animations, ShaderEditor-shaders, textures, materials, ParticleEditor-creation of particles; Export tools (plug-ins) for popular 3D packages (Max, Maya); ScriptDebugger – script writing and debugging; Examples of one or several levels used in the game, including all the source art materials for them; Examples of models used in the game (characters, weapons and more) including all the source art assets for them.
This will allow the mod community to create the MP mods of any complexity. Those could be as light modifications, such as, changing of model skins or weapons balance or as total conversions with completely new graphics, balance and even new game rules. GSC and THQ will be supporting the mod community in every way.
FiringSquad: After S.T.A.L.K.E.R.'s release can you tell us about GSC GameWorld's plans for the future?
Oleg Yavorsky: The ideas and efforts we have invested primarily into creating S.T.A.L.K.E.R.’s AI and A-Life system are seen by us as only the beginning of a great concept which bears a lot of potential for the future. We’ve gathered a team of hardened professionals eager to continue developing those ideas and bring them to an even more impressive level.
FiringSquad: Finally is there anything else you wish to say about S.T.A.L.K.E.R.?
Oleg Yavorsky: As we get closer to the release of the game, we are getting more and more excited to finally see S.T.A.L.K.E.R. out and get other people to play what we’ve been working on for years. We are very thankful to all the fans out there that have been with us and supported the game, and we hope everyone will keep in touch about S.T.A.L.K.E.R.
Batman: Arkham City PC Review Batman: Arkham City is the sequel to 2009’s smash-hit action game Batman: Arkham Asylum. As the name suggests, you will be reprising your role as the Caped Crusader and going against an even larger 'prison' filled with Gotham's criminals and villains. A textbook example on how to do a proper sequel, Arkham City takes what worked in the original, excised or improved upon what didn’t, and elevated everything to an even greater scope. The PC version suffered from a few months of delay, but in that time, Rocksteady worked closely to NVIDIA to implement some familiar technologies from the last game, such as PhysX and 3D Vision, along with new DirectX 11 optimizations. But how well was the whole package executed? Read on to find out!
Saints Row: The Third PC Review Saints Row is one of most unique series of games to build upon the open-world action template forged by Grand Theft Auto, and has met with plenty of critical and commercial success since it began on consoles back in 2006. This latest iteration, titled Saints Row: The Third promises the most outlandish fun and freedom of customization of them all, and in a much more PC-friendly package than its predecessor. Does it live up to those expectations and, more importantly, is it worth the price of admission? Find out in Will's latest review!
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim PC Review The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is Bethesda Softworks’ latest offering in their series of epic fantasy RPGs, as well as one of the most highly-anticipated PC titles of 2011. As the Dovahkiin, or Dragonborn, prepare to take the fight to the mythical beasts that have returned to the realm after centuries of slumber, all the while exploring a huge and highly-detailed open world.
The PC version of the game promises enhanced graphical fidelity, standard RPG trimmings such as hotkeys and quick-save, as well as unbridled mod support, something we’ll all be thankful for once they release that SDK. Skyrim has already sold millions of copies and set records for play-time on Steam... Find out why in today's review, which happens to be one of the biggest and most in-depth articles on the subject out there!
L.A. Noire Complete Edition PC Review L.A. Noire, as the name clearly states, is a video game built on the tropes of one of the greatest periods of American cinema: film noir. Developed by the now defunct Australian developer Team Bondi and published by Rockstar Games, this title has been out on consoles for a full six months before finally making its way to the PC. This “Complete Edition” of the game features improved graphics, keyboard/mouse controls, and every bit of previously-released DLC for free. But was it truly worth the wait? Read on and find out!
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 Xbox 360 Review
The self-appointed "most anticipated game in history" launched worldwide this past Tuesday. Why, it's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, of course (of course), what else? Unsurprisingly, the military FPS debate between this and Battlefield 3 rages on, but now that both have been released, surely we can take a look and objectively evaluate them both? Luke's taken the Xbox version of MW3 for a spin this week, so to find out what he thinks of it in today's review!
Stronghold 3 Review
The latest sequel in the long-running real-time strategy franchise from FireFly Studios, Stronghold 3 is all about building your dream castle and defending it against sieging enemies. Almost exactly one decade after the first game was released, this new title promises a return to the classic and well-received gameplay that has been strayed so far from in more recent iterations. Does it live up to those expectations? Will (AKA Synchronous Failure) tells us all about it in his first official FiringSquad review, so read on!
Battlefield 3 PC Review - Single-player Impressions
One of the most highly-anticipated PC games of the year is upon us; Battlefield 3 is now available in North America! EA/DICE have finally delivered a sequel to the core Battlefield franchise, a proper follow-up to BF2. Having played through the game's single-player campaign already, ahead of the multiplayer festivities kicking off around midnight, I figured I'd share my impressions ASAP. Is it really a worthy addition to the core Battlefield series, or just another bullet point on the back of the box? Read on and find out!
Wrecked: Revenge Revisited Supersonic Software Interview
Following up on our hands-on preview from earlier this month, here's an interview with Supersonic Software, creators of Wrecked: Revenge Revisited. The game's coming out on XBLA and PSN in a matter of weeks, but for now, Luke chats with the developer about its predecessors Mashed and Micro Machines, how difficult it can be to get an indie game published, the closure of Codemasters' Guildford branch, and more!
Orcs Must Die! PC Review Orcs Must Die! is the first release from an independent developer named Robot Entertainment. Fans of classic real-time strategy games may have heard that name before, as the outfit is comprised of many veterans from Ensemble Studios, creators of the Age of Empires series.
Equal parts action and strategy, this is a tower defense game that not only puts you in command, but on the front lines of combat, as well. Slaughter thousands of orcs, ogres and other vile creatures of fantasy that invade your fortresses through 24 levels of the story-based campaign. With high levels of replayability thanks to its scoring and leaderboard functionality, multiple difficulty levels, and various styles of play, it sounds a steal at only $15. Does it deliver on all that’s promised, though? Read on and find out!
Wrecked: Revenge Revisited Hands-on Preview
FiringSquad’s new correspondent from across the pond, Luke Kaile, takes us hands-on with Supersonic Software’s upcoming downloadable racing combat game Wrecked: Revenge Revisited. Coming soon to Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network, this charming 4-player free-for-all is the spiritual successor to cult classic Mashed, released seven years ago for PC, PS2, and Xbox.
![S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Update Interview [ @ 1600 x 1200 ] > View Full-Size in another window.](images/07-s.jpg)
![S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Update Interview [ @ 1600 x 1200 ] > View Full-Size in another window.](images/08-s.jpg)
![S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Update Interview [ @ 1600 x 1200 ] > View Full-Size in another window.](images/09-s.jpg)
![S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Update Interview [ @ 1600 x 1200 ] > View Full-Size in another window.](images/10-s.jpg)
![S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Update Interview [ @ 1600 x 1200 ] > View Full-Size in another window.](images/11-s.jpg)
![S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Update Interview [ @ 1600 x 1200 ] > View Full-Size in another window.](images/12-s.jpg)
![S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Update Interview [ @ 1600 x 1200 ] > View Full-Size in another window.](images/13-s.jpg)
![S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Update Interview [ @ 1600 x 1200 ] > View Full-Size in another window.](images/14-s.jpg)
![S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Update Interview [ @ 1600 x 1200 ] > View Full-Size in another window.](images/15-s.jpg)
![S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Update Interview [ @ 1600 x 1200 ] > View Full-Size in another window.](images/16-s.jpg)
Page 1
Digg
Del.icio.us
Reddit
SU
furl
