Lair: exclusive hands-on preview..oh baby..

[ps3andlovinit]

The train has left the station, picking up steam and starting to rattle & roll down the tracks...behold Lair on the PS3...

http://www.computerandvideogames.com....php?id=166825

Edit: The thread should really say Preview not Review as it hasn't shipped. Not sure how or if I'm allowed to do that

[Amon37]

Damn the videogame sites blocked by my works proxy server.

[babyBlu]

Originally Posted by Amon37

Damn the videogame sites blocked by my works proxy server.

ha, me too. My company's internet filter restricts access to gaming sites. I guess I'll have to wait until I get home to see it. I am really looking forward to Lair so I really want to see some new stuff, reviews/screenshots/videos.

[ps3andlovinit]

Originally Posted by Amon37

Damn the videogame sites blocked by my works proxy server.

A few tidbits then..

The first of the six levels we played during our exclusive hands-on is particularly stunning. A town with literally hundreds of buildings is sprawled out in a sort of canyon between two huge mountains. This awesome scene overlooks the sea, with the most amazing water ripple being lit up by a gorgeous sunset. In 1080p on a on a big screen, it really is a sight to see.

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"You fly to the gates where there awaits an army of literally thousands of little men. Not hundreds, thousands - stretching into the far distance. Granted, it seems the closer ones, the first couple of hundred maybe, are the most animated, while the rest follow a slightly less detailed pattern of movement. But come on, guys - there are thousands of men on the screen. It looks amazing!"

We were concerned for the level of variety in missions, but Factor 5 seems to have it covered. One level has you blowing up ships at sea. Another sees you and a team of five other dragons stage an assault on a massive stone tower with a giant revolving head at the top that seeks you out with spotlights in its eyes and blasts you with lethal cluster bombs

[Enkyu]

i want to play this game now, its so amazing

[Shin-Ra]

I hope the demo's out soon, maybe the E3 demo will be suitable for download. I can't find these 10 new vids mentioned by C&VG.

Edit: found them, but it looks like they've been taken down for the time being.

[mainman]

Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

I hope the demo's out soon, maybe the E3 demo will be suitable for download. I can't find these 10 new vids mentioned by C&VG.

Edit: found them, but it looks like they've been taken down for the time being.

http://www.ps3only.nl/nieuwsitem.php?nid=4895

[Shin-Ra]

Those vids can be downloaded at a higher quality from:

http://playsyde.com/news_4504_en.html

Factor 5 have been busy! Much higher level of polish with no obvious level of detail change closeup like there was before and the fire particle effects look WAY better.

[jorg]

this is the kinda game that makes haloe 3 look like it was made for the orignial xbox

[Shin-Ra]

It looks like they've got seamless transitions from in-engine visuals to FMV - and back again. Impressive stuff from a 1080p game.

[Zyclone]

did the preview mention anything about the controls i think the controlling aspect could really make or break this game for some people iv'e nearly finished paying off my preorder but if the controls are'nt spot on i might put my money towards something else instead.

[jaymzbo]

while I was out and abut this afternoon, I pre-ordered my copy. Can't wait till this is released

[powerSURG]

So uh--Lair will be released on Aug 14th!!!

http://www.psu.com/node/11879

I can't wait!

[Shin-Ra]

Demo next month!

[7eVEn]

Amazing game
I have pre order the USA version


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[Shin-Ra]

There's some really interesting behind the scenes featurettes on the newly launched Lair website:

http://www.us.playstation.com/Lair/default.aspx

The four making of Lair vids are the best.

[Shin-Ra]

Lair's nearly finished and due for release August 14th!

There's also this fantastic new 1080p screenshot.

[BluManta]

This game I have watch a little bit. I honestly think its all hype. But, I am waiting to be proven wrong. Its not a game I'm going to buy, unless it gets alot of good comments or they have a demo that I enjoy.

[BluManta]

Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

Demo next month!

Just saw this. Now I'm excited lol.

[Shin-Ra]

Creatures Trailer HD (watch in-browser)