Volition Producer Compares Developing Saints Row 3 to "Defining Porn"

[VondeVon]

Sex toy? Didn't they do that last time? Or was that GTA?

 

[Devil's Due]

So ironic.... so very very ironic (or hypercritical), that they'd consider including a sex toy in the game, but not for something positive like pleasurable sexual acts, but for something negative like brutal murder. Why? Plenty of reasons, a good start being that depictions of sex are considered more repulsive than depictions of murder.

Confusing standards, but it's not ironic or hypercritical. Neither one of the two go together (sex and murder), so I have absolutely no idea where you're trying to go with this talk.

As for the thread: I didn't really care for SR series, the controls were too confusing and the gameplay bland. I'm saddened I didn't get to experience the crazy ass fun that people said are in the game, but some parts I'm glad I missed from what I've read. Oh well, more insane mass pixel murdering will commence once SR3 comes out. While fun, this only adds to a negative image of our gaming series by over-sensitive parents and like, and in the end hurting our business. Not to mention adding a negative reinforcement for the Supreme Court case deciding about video game selling to minors, which could seriously kill the market in the U.S., and some companies.

Sometimes we just relax and let people get used to video games, and then have our bat-crap crazy fun once they're accepted with the idea, not before.

(Incoming flame wave saying I'm some sort of video game hater or such, hah!)

 

[dubious_wolf]

Stubbs the Zombie anyone?

SO LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS GAME!

 

[HaraDaya]

They better optimize the PC version this time. I've yet to play Saints Row 2 because of severe lag issues, and I'm past the recommended specs.

 

[Saelune]

They are totally taking advantage of the fun void left after serious face GTAIV.

 

[Daniel_Rosamilia]

I need to go out and buy Saint's Row 2 now...
It seems quite interesting, in a 'skydive nude out of a plane and land bollocks-first in a swimmer's face' kind of way.
And THAT I APPROVE OF.

 

[silasbufu]

I'm pretty sure you had a sex-toy in San Andreas as well, which you used as a weapon. It was a dildo you got after having to dress up as a gimp for some mission.
I still agree Saints Row is way crazier than gta.

 

[Firehound]

I'm glad that fart in a jar is gone, but more because it just sounds lame.

I do like the idea of having standards though, given that the second game not only allows, but requires for you to

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lock a gang leader's girlfriend in the trunk of her car then put it at the end of a demolition derby line, meaning the gang leader crushed his own girlfriend.

I don't think there's anywhere you can really go from there unless you start trying to add comedic rape as a side-quest.

Let's all remember what had to be done to have your character decide to do that. It's one of the few things not outlandish in the game as well.

 

[RaikuFA]

will we still have molotovs to throw at barbershop quartets?

 

[SenseOfTumour]

They still need to make sure they make a good PC version, people have said it before me, but there were a LOT of unhappy people who bought Saint's Row 2 on PC (I was lucky, it played pretty much fine for me, AFTER I got a new PC)

Also, I'd suggest, about 2 weeks before launch, they send an email to Fox News, claiming to be from 'Concerned of South Dakota' with a video attached showing all the most controversial parts, maybe followed by a video of a 7 year old kid putting down the controller and immediately starting to load an automatic rifle.

Who doesn't love free national advertising?

 

[ssgt splatter]

"The fart in a jar grenade"?
Why in the hell wasn't that in Bulletstrom?!
That would've been funnier than shit! XD

 

[Shoggoth2588]

I was disappointed by the lack of the fart-grenade...then I read the rest of the article and damn. Just, damn. I really can't wait for this game (and I can't wait to use the aforementioned sex-toys on Old Women and, Men...and hopefully teenagers)

 

[frans909]

Aw, shame. I long await the day when a developer decides to make a game that acknowledges no taboos whatsoever.

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But I'm sure you knew about those.
I think Volition don't want their Saint's game to become the "new Postal", otherwise they would've just rolled with anything.

Postal 2, actually. Vomiting is possible in that game and can be caused by many different things. Quite hilarious, really. Ask Steve Butts about it, he loves that game.

 

[CptRumGuy]

Yeah, fart in a jar is pretty lame. Good call on scrapping that one. This sounds pretty exciting though, I really enjoyed Saints Row 2 and this sounds just as ridiculous and awesome. All I hope they fix is that silly "respect" system to unlock missions and maybe put a little more variety in the female voice actors (because with a game that silly, it's just that much more funny to watch a skinny girl pick up and toss around countless huge thugs).

Agreed.

I loved Saints Row 2 - all I truly want from a sequel is more of that with some prettier graphics and more solid presentation (smarter AI wouldn't hurt).

Yes, some improvements there would also be most welcome.

And OH! How did I forget...THEY NEED TO FIX THE FUCKING HELICOPTER CONTROLS. I know sandbox game + helicopters usually = shit, but come on. That was by far the worst helicopter I've ever piloted in a game. Actually Just Cause 2 did the helicopters quite well IMO. They should just copy/paste that control scheme.


And finally...

Captcha: hernalac free

Sweet! I've always wanted a free hernalac! Suck it Escapists, you can all wallow in your envy now

Actually "hernalac free" means that you don't get a hernalac.

No, you see it's....wait...

Oh fuck. *runs off to pout*