There would be the small point that the Hitman IP is owned by Square Enix, not Activision.[zonking great said:
Activision Inviting Gamers to Murder Their Makers at Spike VGAs
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It might be pointed out that the guy could be a murderer with a purpose, and responsible for what is on that board and out to kill very specific people. You have eight missing people there but that doesn't mean those people were innocent, or that he didn't have a reason to kill them.
Think of something like say "Fringe" where parts of his brain have been removed and hidden inside other people, so he's hunting them down to slice up the brains and recover them, or something like that.
I'd also point to things like Roger Zelazny's "A Night In The Lonesome October" where the hero is none other than Jack The Ripper, and the murders he committed were for a greater purpose (stopping Lovecraft's elder gods). Basically he was a black magician who wanted to save the world, who typically only does his thing at specific times when "the stars are right" to prevent their escape. The entire story being about a bunch of people converging to prepare their magic to either try and open the gateway, or reinforce it's seals. All of the players are based on classic horror movie and vintage fiction characters. It's kind of warped because he was killing fringe people to save the world, but there you go.
I don't think any of those things are the right answers, but it could be a very twisted concept is what I'm saying. I doubt Activision would go there nowadays, but it's always possible.
I am probably overthinking things though.
Think of something like say "Fringe" where parts of his brain have been removed and hidden inside other people, so he's hunting them down to slice up the brains and recover them, or something like that.
I'd also point to things like Roger Zelazny's "A Night In The Lonesome October" where the hero is none other than Jack The Ripper, and the murders he committed were for a greater purpose (stopping Lovecraft's elder gods). Basically he was a black magician who wanted to save the world, who typically only does his thing at specific times when "the stars are right" to prevent their escape. The entire story being about a bunch of people converging to prepare their magic to either try and open the gateway, or reinforce it's seals. All of the players are based on classic horror movie and vintage fiction characters. It's kind of warped because he was killing fringe people to save the world, but there you go.
I don't think any of those things are the right answers, but it could be a very twisted concept is what I'm saying. I doubt Activision would go there nowadays, but it's always possible.
I am probably overthinking things though.
Why not outright murderer or detective trying to cover it up and allow us to make a big moral choice that nicely effects gameplay?
I'm probably the only one, but I'm not one to think inside the box.
I'm getting a huge Promethean: The Created vibe from this. "Murder your maker" - Prometheans are made, like Frankensteins, Golems, Mummies and such, for those who don't know. Also, you've got the missing persons, maybe being used to make another one, and the bald guy (probably a Frankenstein) is trying to use them to locate the demiurge (human creator) or other Promethean who created him, and is using the clues to track them down, out of revenge for the miserable existence Prometheans are subject to.
I find it extremely unlikely that White Wolf would have Activision make a game for this when they're busy working on an MMO, but maybe they need the funding? Also, we would have heard something from WW before now.
Still, maybe it's a similar concept, and they're going outside of WW IP on this one. It's also very likely I'm completely off. But I like to rock the boat (please, if you don't agree with me, fine, you're probably right, just don't go out of your way to tell me how wrong I am).
I'm getting a huge Promethean: The Created vibe from this. "Murder your maker" - Prometheans are made, like Frankensteins, Golems, Mummies and such, for those who don't know. Also, you've got the missing persons, maybe being used to make another one, and the bald guy (probably a Frankenstein) is trying to use them to locate the demiurge (human creator) or other Promethean who created him, and is using the clues to track them down, out of revenge for the miserable existence Prometheans are subject to.
I find it extremely unlikely that White Wolf would have Activision make a game for this when they're busy working on an MMO, but maybe they need the funding? Also, we would have heard something from WW before now.
Still, maybe it's a similar concept, and they're going outside of WW IP on this one. It's also very likely I'm completely off. But I like to rock the boat (please, if you don't agree with me, fine, you're probably right, just don't go out of your way to tell me how wrong I am).
GOD DAMN IT! Stop it with all the teasers!!! Why don't people just announce things anymore?
On topic: This actually looks interesting, and it's a new IP from Activision? Satan must be cold. It also looks pretty interesting, I eagerly await whatever this is.
On topic: This actually looks interesting, and it's a new IP from Activision? Satan must be cold. It also looks pretty interesting, I eagerly await whatever this is.
its to get people to watch the show. id say like half of the people wouldnt watch the awards show if there werent any announcements and reveals to go along with it.RatRace123 said:
anyway, im glad that Activision is actually announcing a new IP. they have long been relying too heavily on guitar hero and call of duty... and although it kind of works out for them, they really do need some new franchises.
also, the picture made me think of Hitman
This kind of thing only works if its a franchise.
But hey! Here we are talking about it, so what the hell?
But hey! Here we are talking about it, so what the hell?
Because good sir I'm a Bioware fanboy and anything they make is automaticaly in the God realm section of games!Mcface said:
/half sarcastic half serious fanboy statement
and who knows they might announce some new IP (no its Mass Effect 3 XD)
im a pretty big ME fan myself but i already know 3 is coming.. so not really going to be surprised to see it.The Wykydtron said:
also they all but gave it away. On Mass Eeffect 2s facebook page, they put up a picture of the same clues in the video. Not Biowares facebook, Mass Effects.