Wolfenstein- Releasing July 28th!

[Gamma_Winstead]

Wolfenstein Is the next gen remake of the original classic!


Delivers players deep behind the enemy lines of Germany, where Nazi experiments with technology and the occult threaten to turn the tide of WWII

id Software's newest chapter in the legendary "Wolfenstein" series will deliver players deep behind the enemy lines of a war-torn Germany, where Nazi experiments with technology and the supernatural threaten to turn the tide of World War II. Utilizing a revolutionary new graphics technology targeted specifically at next-generation console and PC hardware, this new Wolfenstein experience will draw players into a world of unmatched exploration, action and espionage.


Also of Note! If you buy Wolfenstein 3-D off the PSN, You earn upgrades and bonuses for the upcoming PS3 game. Wolf 3-D is 4.99 on the PSN.

Trailer

[pEgLeG]

Oh hells yeah

[inlayterms]

I remember the original (back in the early '90s) and the subsequent games were all FPS. Does anyone know if this is FPS or will it also have a Third Person Perspective?

[Gamma_Winstead]

Originally Posted by inlayterms

I remember the original (back in the early '90s) and the subsequent games were all FPS. Does anyone know if this is FPS or will it also have a Third Person Perspective?

FPS only.

Game was bumped to August 4th.

[Marine Mike]

Have you guys seen the trailer for it yet? I'm not that excited for it based on that unless they've really polished up the graphics.

[GLaDOS]

Looks interesting. You're right, Marine Mike, it may need some polishing with the graphics. Otherwise, I'm looking forward to it.

[SoCalTiger]

Ahh memories... I really liked RTCW and of course played the original shareware on PC. Though I doubt I'd pay full price for this. Guess I'd have to see how it came out first.

[PH3AR]

OMG! im so excited for this one, i remember how return to castle wolfenstein was my first X-BOX game and how i loved it so!!!

[jono_0101]

ive been excited for this since i saw the trailer on the wolfenstien 3D PSN game, im trying to get through that for the bonus money you get to use in the new game, but for some reason, i get through like one level of it and i start getting nauseated and and a headache, i think it must be the colors or something, because i had the same kind of feeling, just not as bad, when playing the ultimate genesis collection, so i hope the extra if worth it!

[inlayterms]

Originally Posted by gamma626

FPS only.

Game was bumped to August 4th.

Thanks, gamma626. I guess I'll be skipping this one, which is too bad, because I once enjoyed FPS games (until, that is, I discovered third-person perspective ones). Oh well.

[ngkf7]

Originally Posted by Marine Mike

Have you guys seen the trailer for it yet? I'm not that excited for it based on that unless they've really polished up the graphics.

This. The trailer really didn't help persuade me at all. Graphics looked horrible and would definitely turn me away from the game.

[alphapyro]

Definitely a wait and see for me, although I did pick up the old school version even though I think I'm being cheated out of $5


I've had it on my PC for years and just couldn't resist a PS3 copy... even though I said I wouldn't pay more than $1.99


So guilty of being a hypocrit.

[Marine Mike]

id Software: Hitler won't be in Raven Software's Wolfenstein
10 hours ago - 11:00 PM on 06.18.2009, Brad Nicholson 11 comments

Hitler will not make an appearance in Raven Software’s Wolfenstein.

Speaking with me earlier today, id Software community manager Peter Sokal shattered my fragile heart when he confirmed that a robotic Hitler would not be included in Wolfenstein. The reason? It’s a timeline thing. Sokal gently explained that Wolfenstein takes place after Return to Castle Wolfenstein -- a title that takes place after Wolfenstein 3D, where “Mecha Hitler” appeared.

“No,” Sokal said, “in this game there will be no Hitler. We love ‘Mecha Hitler.’ Obviously, he’s one of the classic bad guys in videogames. It’s so famous in Wolf 3D when you finally killed him off, but this time around -- like I said -- it takes place after the events of Return to Castle Wolfenstein.

“So, we wanted to expand on that story, make it a lot deeper story arc this time around. For the story we were trying to tell this time, it just didn’t really fit to have Hitler and Mecha Hitler in the game.”

While I find it unfortunate “Mecha Hitler” isn’t in the new Wolfenstein, I have faith that Raven Software and id Software have worked together to make other equally cool occult Nazi monstrosities for me to fight. But, you know, it couldn’t hurt to throw an occult mage into a robot suit. Just for old time's sake, guys? Thanks.

Destructoid reader “karubah” submitted this “cyborg Hitler” question to me via Twitter. I have a feeling this wasn't the answer you were looking for, man, but I'm glad to provide you with one.

And speaking of getting answers, if any of you have game-related questions or would like to share the opportunity to have a question given to a publisher/developer/representative/hobo/clown, follow me.

[Marine Mike]

The supernatural is what makes the new Wolfenstein different
1 minutes ago - 11:20 AM on 06.19.2009, Brad Nicholson 0 comments

Raven Software’s Wolfenstein is the next entry in a storied franchise. Over the last seventeen years you’ve killed countless Nazi and occult creeps, stolen plenty of documents and stockpiled treasure, explored numerous bunkers and fortresses, and even battled a mechanical Hitler. You’ve done a lot.

With this in mind, I asked id Software’s community manager Peter Sokol what Raven Software’s Wolfenstein would do differently. His answer was simple: the supernatura plays "more of a key role” in Raven’s upcoming title with the addition of The Veil -- a mechanic we played around with at GDC 2009. Sokol continued and told me about two of the four unique powers The Veil would give players, thus fleshing out the supernatural emphasis in the new Wolfenstein.

Jump below the fold to read what Sokol told me about The Veil.

“Well, we’ve taken a lot of great stuff from the older games in the franchise like the treasure hunting,” Sokol said. “but it’s always had this fast-paced first-person shooter combat with a supernatural twist to it, and I’d say in this game, the supernatural plays more of a key role in the game.”

“You’ve got the Veil, which is a huge addition to the franchise,” Sokol continued. “Wolfenstein is about fast-paced first-person shooter combat, so we’ve designed these four bell towers that you get in the game to enhance that experience because, you know, B.J., he doesn’t use magic, he’s a one-man army, as I was touching on earlier. So, you’ve got these four Veil powers such as Mire, which allows you to slow down time, so you can dodge bullet fire, you can line up the perfect shot, those types of things. “

“But, you’ve also got Shield, [a power] where you can put up a barrier in front of yourself, absorb bullet damage. If you’re the type of guy that likes to run into a room with total disregard for how many guys are in there or where the cover spots are -- [a] ‘just screw all that’ [type] -- you want to run in and just start shooting people, you can pop on Shield and you can play the game you want to play. So, if you want to do stealth, there’s ways for you to manipulate and experiment with the Veil powers, as well as the weapon upgrades, to cater the experience to more how you want to play the game.”

[This question was sort of submitted by Destructoid reader “dangermartian” via Twitter. He wanted to know why he should care about Wolfenstein. It looks dull to him. I assumed, perhaps mistakenly, that he played the others and wanted to see what was different.

I hope I helped out a bit. The Veil does look pretty rad and should offer something different to FPS veterans. You can’t slip dimensions in Crysis or Call of Duty. You also can’t traverse an open-world map in traditional FPS games -- something that Sokol didn’t mention to me when we talked, but is definitely included in Raven Software’s Wolenstein.


In those games you also can’t traverse an open-world, something that Sokol didn’t mention to me when we talked.

If any of YOU have game-related questions or would like to have the opportunity to submit a question to a publisher/developer/representative/hobo/clown, follow me on Twitter.

[Steve]

I've been looking forward to this game for quite a while now. I can't wait to play it.

[colbert]

this game looks really grand.

[aphex]

anyone pick this up? lol

[CasualKiller]

What a great freaking game, I've been waiting for this for sooo long. A solid 8.5/10 for me, I'm dinging points for game play graphics, not up to par as some but still pretty damn good.

[nward]

picked this up today...played around an hour so far and it seems pretty freakin amazing....highly recommend it

[T-Town Oil]

played it for an hour tonight . great graphics and even better sound. 8/10 for me