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  • New Dishonored Gameplay Trailer Shows Off “Creative Kills”

    The launch of Dishonored is only 2 months away and Bethesda still has a few secrets to reveal about the title. A few weeks ago, the company released a trailer showing the various ways players can make their escape after a mission. Today, Bethesda has unveiled a sequel to that gameplay trailer that shows off just how flexible the game’s combat system is and a few of the creative ways it can be used to accomplish missions. In other words, there are plenty of ways for a magic-using assassin to put down a mark.

    The video features three specific ways to take down enemies: “death by rat”, “friendly fire”, and “reversal of fortune.” “Death by rat” involves summoning a hoard of the diseased mammals, and perhaps taking possession of one to use it as a trap. “Friendly fire” involves slowing time to a standstill and possessing a enemies, moving them into the path of their own bullets. “Reversal of fortune” involves using enemies’ own traps and gadgets against them.

    Take a look below at a few of the examples of creative power combinations that Bethesda has provided. Keep in mind, though, that Dishonored is a Mature rated game, and the trailer reflects the gore and violence of that game.

  • A Good Assassin Always Has More Than One Escape Route

    A Good Assassin Always Has More Than One Escape Route

    We’ve been covering Dishonored for a while now and for good reason – it looks amazing. The first person stealth action game from Arkane Studios offers everything that I’ve ever wanted out of the genre. With new trailers hitting all the time, it’s getting harder to wait for the October release date.

    Today’s trailer is a sequel of sorts to the last Dishonored trailer that showed how one can go about performing their contract kills. Players have an option of either being stealthy or outright chaotic in regards to their kills. The guards aren’t going to take an assassination lightly, so you’re going to have to escape. Thankfully, there are a multitude of options available to the player which are highlighted in the trailer below:

    All three methods of escape involve using the magic at the player’s disposal. One can either use magic jumps to reach high places, bend time to make their escape or possess enemies to avoid detection. That’s just three of what must be countless ways to escape.

    The team at Arkane Studios promises the next video will be about creative kills. If they’re anywhere as creative as the escape methods just shown, I think we’ll have a hit on our hands come October. Dishonored will be available on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC on October 12.

  • Two Ways to Play Dishonored: Stealthy or Psycho [Video]

    In the weeks following E3, the news surrounding video games has been mostly bad. It seems that the only news that isn’t a game delay is a company shutting down international offices. Over at Bethesda, though, developers are enjoying business as usual and continuing to pump out great content such as the Dawnguard DLC for Skyrim.

    Today, Bethesda has released even more gameplay footage from their upcoming steampunk assassination simulator, Dishonored. Around a month ago a gameplay trailer was released to show off the different supernatural powers that players would be in control of. The videos below expand on this footage, showing multiple ways for players to solve in-game problems and hunt their targets.

    The first video demonstrates the silent, stealthy approach where a player can accomplish his or her mission by eavesdropping, sticking to the shadows near the ceiling, and choking out henchmen. The second video shows how players can get things done more quickly by simply killing everything in sight. Powers such as a supernatural backhand sends guards flying, while others are eaten alive by a summoned hoard of diseased rats. The narrators of the videos, Co-Creative Directors Raphael Colantonio and Harvey Smith, warn, though, that quicker isn’t always better. Killing more innocent people will affect the “story beats” in the game, as well as the ending. Check out the videos below to see all of the action, but beware that they contain spoilers for what I am guessing is the first mission of the game, as well as some very bloody violence:

  • Dishonored Trailer is Dystopian Steampunk Ultraviolence

    It’s pre-E3 teaser trailer day, and along with Metal Gear Rising, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, and Lord of the Rings: Guardians of Middle Earth, Dishonored now has a new teaser trailer available online. Bethesda seems to have gone the extra mile with this “teaser”, though, showing enough gameplay footage to show players just what they can expect when the game launches this fall.

    Take a look at the trailer for yourself, but be warned: it contains multiple very graphic murders, pints of blood, and a creepy young girl:

    Those who haven’t read any previews of Dishonored may now need some context for all of those assassinations set in a steampunk dystopia. From the Bethesda Softworks YouTube video description:

    Dishonored casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. You are Corvo, the once-trusted bodyguard of the beloved Empress. Framed for her murder, you become an infamous assassin, known only by the disturbing mask that has become your calling card. In a time of uncertainty, when the city is besieged by plague and ruled by a corrupt government armed with strange technologies, dark forces bestow supernatural abilities upon you.

    Players will be able to eliminate their targets using stealth, weapons, gadgets, and supernatural abilities such as slowing time or possessing small animals. The methods players use for their assassinations will effect the mission outcome. The game will be available on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. It is scheduled for release on October 9 in North America and October 12 in Europe. Bethesda states that the game is not yet rated by the ESRB, but from the look of the trailer, it’s clear Arkane Studios isn’t pulling any punches, and Dishonored will definitely receive an “M” rating.

  • Dishonored Release Date Set For October 9th

    After dropping the debut trailer just a couple of weeks ago (the culmination of some social media teasing), Bethesda has just announced an official release date for the highly-anticipated steampunk stealth game Dishonored.

    People of North America, it looks like you’ll be able to get your hands on a copy on October 9th. That goes for all platforms – Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. Those of you in Europe will have to wait a few days – October 12th is your day.

    Once again, if you’re unsure about what you’re getting:

    Dishonored is set in Dunwall, an industrial whaling city where steampunk- inspired technology and otherworldly forces coexist in the shadows. You are Corvo, the once-trusted bodyguard of the beloved Empress who has been murdered. Framed for the crime, you become an infamous assassin, known by the disturbing mask that has become your calling card. In a time of uncertainty, when the city is besieged by plague and ruled by a corrupt government armed with frightening technologies, dark forces bestow supernatural abilities upon you – but at what cost? The truth behind your betrayal is as murky as the waters surrounding the city, and the life you once had is gone forever.

    The game, in development at Arkane Studios, is set to feature a “flexible combat system” that allows users to mix traditional blade attacks with “supernatural abilities.”

    Along with this release announcement, they’ve also unveiled the box art:

    “We are pleased that Dishonored has captured people’s attention,” said Vlatko Andonov, president of Bethesda Softworks. “We are looking forward to sharing lots more information about the game leading up to its launch in October, and having a hands-on build of Dishonored in our booth at E3!”

    It’s an understatement to say we’re excited about this one. And that October 9th release date might lessen the sting of the recently-announced delay on another much-anticipated release, Bioshock Infinite.

  • Bethesda Releases New Dishonored Screenshots

    Over at the Bethesda Blog, Bethesda has released a handful of new screenshots for the highly-anticipated Dishonored. In Dishonored, players take on the role of an assassin framed for the murder of an empress. Players will take on assassination jobs and use stealth, brute force, or supernatural powers to complete their work in whatever way they choose. More important than all of that, the game has a techno-steampunk setting that looks amazing. Check out the screenshots below to get a feel for the game’s atmosphere, and watch the teaser trailer for the game.

    As the screenshot above attests, Dishonored will deal with some very adult themes. Below, lightning-fueled mounted police threaten the player:

    A screenshot from Dishonored

    There is a plague going around in the game’s fictional city, Dunwall, so you are not going to want to go for a swim in its canals:

    A Dishonored screenshot

    The game allows players to choose how they want to complete their missions. Players can be stealthy, use supernatural powers, or run in Halo-style with grenades. The game’s supernatural powers include stopping time, teleportation, and possessing animals such as rats.

    A Dishonored screenshot

    A Dishonored screenshot

    A Dishonored screenshot

    As you can see, the artwork in the game eschews Skyrim-like realism in favor of a more stylistic approach. This is probably a good call, considering all of the human-killing that will take place in the game. What do you think? Are you excited for Dishonored? Leave a comment below and let me know.

  • Prey 2 is Delayed, Not Cancelled

    Prey 2 is Delayed, Not Cancelled

    The rumors circulating around the gaming community that Prey 2 was cancelled have been put to rest. Bethesda announced on the Bethesda Blog today that game development on the title by Human Head Studios has not been cancelled, but has been delayed. The game will not be released in 2012 as had been planned. Bethesda did reveal some of their reasoning for the delay, stressing that their standards are set very high for game releases. From the blog post:

    The delay is due to the fact that game development has not progressed satisfactorily this past year, and the game does not currently meet our quality standards. Prey 2 has shown great promise and we regret disappointing our fans. We have made a substantial investment in game development to deliver the experience fans want. We are determined only to release the AAA game that fans rightfully expect, and are unwilling to compromise our quality standards to meet a release schedule.

    That is disappointing for fans of the first Prey, but understandable. Actually, it’s rather refreshing for a video game publisher to declare that it takes quality into consideration above a Christmas-season release date. Even with patches, which are now available for consoles in addition to PC’s, it is always disappointing to buy a game that is buggy or noticeably incomplete on launch day.

    The cancellation rumors began when it was speculated by PSFocus that Bethesda may have quietly cancelled Prey 2. This was based on the cancellation of a preview of the game at the Game Developer’s Conference and the lack of news coming out about the title’s ongoing development. The rumors seemed odd, considering Bethesda had already gone to the trouble of creating this teaser trailer for the game:

    What do you think? Will Prey 2 be worth the wait or would you rather see some Skyrim DLC? Is Dishonored going to overshadow these other Bethesda titles? Let me know in the comments below.

  • Dishonored Debut Trailer Drops, Looks Incredible

    Yesterday, Bethesda posted a mysterious screencap on Facebook of a dirty, grizzly man with the caption “Tomorrow.” We knew that they would unveil something today, but we weren’t sure what. Skyrim DLC perhaps? Maybe even something pertaining to Fallout?

    Our hunches said it would be regarding Dishonored, Arkane Studios’ upcoming first-person stealth game with an awesome steampunk style. That’s exactly what it turns out to be. Today, we’re graced with the debut trailer for Dishonored.

    From the YouTube description:

    Dishonored casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. You are the once-trusted bodyguard of the beloved Empress. Framed for her murder, you become an infamous assassin, known only by the disturbing mask that has become your calling card. In a time of uncertainty, when the city is being besieged by plague and ruled by an oppressive government armed with strange technologies, dark forces conspire to bestow upon you abilities beyond those of any common man.

    In Dishonored, creatively eliminate your targets with the flexible combat system as you combine the numerous supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal. Pursue your enemies under the cover of darkness or ruthlessly attack them head on with weapons drawn. The outcome of each mission plays out based on the choices you make.

    And without further ado, the (uncommonly long) debut trailer:

    What do you think? Let us know in the comments.

  • Bethesda Teases Something For “Tomorrow” On Facebook

    UPDATE: It’s the debut trailer for Dishonored. Check it out here.

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Just what in the hell is Bethesda going to hit us with tomorrow?

    Whatever it is, it has me and a whole bunch of other people pretty intrigued, and quite excited. Earlier this afternoon, Bethesda posted a single screencap on their Facebook page with a single word: “Tomorrow.” You can see that image above.

    Okay, so is it Fallout: New Vegas DLC? A new Fallout game? Skyrim DLC? Dishonored?

    Let’s just check out some of the debate going on over at Facebook:

    They havent even started working on fallout 4 so we know thats not it and @george new vegas is done getting add ons this i hope is a skyrim expansion

    Note to all people thinking this is Fallout: NV, nobody is working on that game no more. Plus the graphics don’t mach at all… So more like Skyrim or Rage DLC or Fallout 4. BUT NOT New Vegas.

    I just want to say I’d be surprised if it’s a trailer for an entirely new game. They would probably announce Fallout 4 at something like E3. That being said, I’m hopeful it’s Skyrim DLC

    I just want to say I’d be surprised if it’s a trailer for an entirely new game. They would probably announce Fallout 4 at something like E3. That being said, I’m hopeful it’s Skyrim DLC

    Lost: The Video Game (that’s definitely Sawyer) 😛

    Eddard Stark! They’re making a game of thrones game:P

    Ok, those last two were obviously jokes. But what do you think? Skyrim DLC? Something from their upcoming release Dishonored?

    To be honest, we’re not sure around here exactly what this is. It doesn’t look really look like Skyrim to us, and Fallout also seems unlikely. Prey 2? We’re obviously just spitballing here. Dishonored is probably coming later this year and its steampunk style looks absolutely amazing. Although that’s probably your best bet, this doesn’t really look like Dishonored to us either, but you can check it out for yourself:

    Hopefully “Tomorrow” really means some big news tomorrow. Maybe Tomorrow?

  • Dishonored Exposed For The Awesome Game It Is

    Last year, a group of industry veterans moved to Arkane Studios and announced their new game, Dishonored. It would blend the elements from previous games like Thief and Deus Ex to create a wholly unique first-person stealth experience. We didn’t get much news on the game besides a feature in Game Informer though. That all changes today.

    GameSpot got the exclusive video on Dishonored that explains more of the story, the gameplay and the visual style. It’s similar to the Halo 4 sneak peek video last week that combines commentary from the developers with screenshots, art and video from the game.

    I don’t want to spoil much of the video as I think it needs to be watched to see the amazing visuals and gameplay the team has planned for this game. I’m really digging the steampunk style though. We definitely need more of that in games.

    Check out the video and see what happens when the minds behind the great PC games of yesteryear get together to make something wholly unique and awesome.

    Are you excited for Dishonored? If so, what do you like the most from the video? Let us know in the comments.