Rumor: EA Will Unveil New Syndicate At Gamescom

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Rumor: EA Will Unveil New Syndicate At Gamescom

Rumors are flying across the Web that the public will finally get to see EA and Starbreeze's new Syndicate game at Gamescom next week.

It's <a href=http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/90609-New-Syndicate-Game-Confirmed>been known for over two years that EA and Starbreeze are working on a new Syndicate title, much to the delight of anyone who grew up playing the series in the 1990s. So far, the details have been pretty few and far between, but it turns out that this may change soon; word has it that the game will be officially revealed at Gamescom.

Recently, Starbreeze developer Rickard Johnason made a Tweet with the following statement:

"Grand moment approaching. The reveal for Starbreeze and EA's Project Redlime. Time to meet the press."

Though the post has been removed, it's already kicked the rumor mill into full gear. "Project Redline" <a href=http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/109881-Project-RedLime-is-Going-to-Be-Huge>is the codename that the game's been developed under for quite some time. Other rumors state that the game is going to move the franchise away from its squad-based strategy roots and instead implement FPS action instead.

EA is planning to hold a press conference at Gamescom this coming Tuesday, so look for an update about the game then.

Source: <a href=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2011-08-11-syndicate-gamescom-reveal-rumoured>Eurogamer

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[Bobbity]

Other rumors state that the game is going to move the franchise away from its squad-based strategy roots and instead implement FPS action instead.

I don't want to seem negative, but if that happens, I'm going to break down and cry. Another pre-current gen game swept up by the FPS craze. Well, that, and because this is EA we're talking about, I fully expect a truckload of DLC to be distributed with it.

Still if this happens - the potential of it becoming an FPS aside - then I'm excited for it.

 

[vansau]

Other rumors state that the game is going to move the franchise away from its squad-based strategy roots and instead implement FPS action instead.

I don't want to seem negative, but if that happens, I'm going to break down and cry.

Yeah, you and me both.

 

[The_root_of_all_evil]

Other rumors state that the game is going to move the franchise away from its squad-based strategy roots and instead implement FPS action instead.

I don't want to seem negative, but if that happens, I'm going to break down and cry.

Yeah, you and me both.

Me third. What's next? Sabrewulf the FPS?

Why don't people get that the name also conjurs all the good things about it, and is not just a tool for levering people into buying a shitty piece of media that bears resemblance in name only.

 

[Dean Sturgess]

Other rumors state that the game is going to move the franchise away from its squad-based strategy roots and instead implement FPS action instead.

I don't want to seem negative, but if that happens, I'm going to break down and cry.

Yeah, you and me both.

Me third. What's next? Sabrewulf the FPS?

Why don't people get that the name also conjurs all the good things about it, and is not just a tool for levering people into buying a shitty piece of media that bears resemblance in name only.

Fourthed....

I still play syndicate wars on dosbox....

 

[LorienvArden]

Ok, let me get this straight...
...they take Syndicate, which was just nothing BUT squad based strategy and make it an FPS.

Didn't they think that the outrage about Xcom MIGHT repeat itself with this one ?

Lets see what they present at gamescon, but I do hope that at some point someone in the audience of those presentation just yells out Bullshit if they do expect us to buy another Mass Effect clone dressed up as a retro game.
Let me guess:

Moral choice system
Ordering around 2-3 buddies via bullet-time commands.
Cover based shooting
Color palatte consisting of Brown,Metal,dark brown and light metal.
Only namesake appearance of Series staples like chip control.

Anyway, it is EA and since they WILL require Origin to play this game, I won't pick this up.

 

[9thRequiem]

Other rumors state that the game is going to move the franchise away from its squad-based strategy roots and instead implement FPS action instead.

I don't want to seem negative, but if that happens, I'm going to break down and cry. Another pre-current gen game swept up by the FPS craze. Well, that, and because this is EA we're talking about, I fully expect a truckload of DLC to be distributed with it.

Still if this happens - the potential of it becoming an FPS aside - then I'm excited for it.

I'd love to say I'm with you, that losing the squad element would ruin the game for me.
But in all honesty, if they have guns that can destroy multiple buildings in a single shot, I'll be happy with it.

 

[Grouchy Imp_v1legacy]

Rumors are flying across the Web that the public will finally get to see EA and Starbreeze's new Syndicate game at Gamescom next week.

F*ck yeah!

Other rumors state that the game is going to move the franchise away from its squad-based strategy roots and instead implement FPS action instead.

F*ck no!

This could, stress could, work if done in a Deus Ex kinda way, but even then ...

Spoiler: ... I mean ...

 

[Zhukov]

If they make it into a FPS, I will laugh until my belly hurts.

It won't be the fun kind of laughing.

 

[Oskuro]

*prepares "BETRAYAL!" Spoony impersonation, just in case*

 

[octafish]

I was excited for a second there. What a massive kick in the guts that would be. First X-Com now Syndicate, I'm not liking the future.

 

[RhombusHatesYou]

Other rumors state that the game is going to move the franchise away from its squad-based strategy roots and instead implement FPS action instead.

I don't want to seem negative, but if that happens, I'm going to break down and cry.

Yeah, you and me both.

Me third. What's next? Sabrewulf the FPS?

Missile Command FPS.

You heard it first.

 

[surg3n]

Sounds like EA want to make a cheap and lame Deus Ex clone to me... just like they do everytime a new GTA game is released.
Imagine how cool a Syndicate game would look in HD, with multiplayer... it could have been awesome, now there's no chance of that whatsoever.

 

[octafish]

Few, I just logged into Steam and saw that the weekend deal included a pre-purchase of Jagged Alliance: Back in Action. A Jagged Alliance game due in 2012. At first I was worried but it looks like I needn't have. It is still a strategy game and turn based (although simultaneous like Frozen Synapse or Combat Mission). It is not a pointless FPS. Huzzah! Huzzah to the crazy Germans who slaved over this for years.

 

[Vibhor]

Other rumors state that the game is going to move the franchise away from its squad-based strategy roots and instead implement FPS action instead.

I don't want to seem negative, but if that happens, I'm going to break down and cry.

Yeah, you and me both.

Me third. What's next? Sabrewulf the FPS?

Why don't people get that the name also conjurs all the good things about it, and is not just a tool for levering people into buying a shitty piece of media that bears resemblance in name only.

Fourthed....

I still play syndicate wars on dosbox....

Anyone need a fifth? I need a fifth of vodka to wash that lump of coal down...

Make that a sixth.

I will miss my cannon fodder hypnotizer....

Make that seventh.
This is coming from the guy who played the syndicate series only recently.

 

[lionheart_1]

I really hope rumours about a Syndicate remake being an FPS are wrong. I sunk plenty of hours in the original many moons ago, since the strategy kept dragging me back in. There was something about trying to get the squad-based tactics just right so you could complete the mission. Sometimes immensely frustrating, but really rewarding. Good times.

 

[Dustpan]

Syndicate (PC) and Shadowrun (SNES) - two of the greatest futuristic isometric games of their era. Shadowrun already got turned into an FPS which flopped. Please please please don't do it to Syndicate.

I'd be happy if it was just revamped for Windows 7 with better graphics and the exact same game. Although, I do still play it with an emulator and it is still one of the best games of my childhood.

 

[rembrandtqeinstein]

An FPS wouldn't be a sequel or a remake, just a cash in on the name.

That said I really liked XCOM Interceptor (and I think I'm the only one) so maybe it could work.

All I can say is:

 

[Darth Sea Bass]

I will reign down hell on EA if they've turned syndicate into an FPS!

 

[Sir Shockwave]

I will reign down hell on EA if they've turned syndicate into an FPS!

I'm sure you and other like minded fans would do something if they turned it into XINO*.

*XINO - X-Com In Name Only. Fan Nickname for the up and coming X-Com game.