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Incognito sees a WarHawk beta, demo on the horizon
If we're lucky, Incognito will be able to release an open beta of WarHawk as well as a demo before the full release. Developer Dylan Jobe is quoted as saying: "What I can say is this: We are firm believers in demos and betas and stuff like that. We believe that we want to get feedback from our players and we want to give them the opportunity for them to play the game, because we're really excited about how word of mouth can really help our title. I can't say anything now, but definitely keep your eye out."Since the game is online-only, we'd absolutely expect a beta and demo to get slapped up on the PlayStation Network sometime before the final release -- which isn't exactly far away. Jobe said that if their game gives the feeling of a fast-paced Battlefield, he'll be happy. Would you? Keep your eyes open for a surprise PS Store update in the coming weeks.
Warhawk hands-on + Interview
Game Informer has a brand new hands-on with everybody's favorite is-it-or-isn't-it downloadable title, Warhawk. They got to go a couple rounds with Incognito's follow-up to the original PSX launch hit and appear to have come away impressed. Gameplay sounds like a fun combination of a faster-paced Battlefield 2 melded together with a sci-fi take on the Xbox sleeper Crimson Skies. Game Informer also loved the SIXAXIS controls, saying that they worked 'extremely well' and were 'very intuitive and natural'. Good news for people still wary over the validity of motion controls (though they confirmed there is an option to fly 'old school' for those stuck in the past).They also have a great interview with Warhawk's Game Director, Dylan Jobe. He talks a lot about the online experience, and it is well worth checking out. To top it all off, they have a bunch of new screenshots too. Check it out while it's hot!
Rumorong: Warhawk back to being downloadable title
Wednesday's rumorang about Incognito's online-only Warhawk becoming a Blu-ray title has been gracefully tossed away once more. The "semi-official" Sony blog, ThreeSpeech, sets the record straight and rubbishes a Sony representative's previous comments to IGN about the game seeing disc-based distribution. "Sony have advised us that it will be available as a download only for the time being and that a statement will be released if that position should change."Now that we have the issue of distribution out of the way, perhaps we can start focusing on pricing and, oh yes, whether or not the game will be any good. [Thanks, ChronoZaga]
Warhawk to swoop onto Blu-ray
After Sony's unveiling of a reworked and online-only Warhawk at GDC last week, a general assumption was made that the game would be available for purchase and download on the PlayStation Network. While this may still be true, a Sony spokesperson has confirmed to IGN that, "Officially, Warhawk will be released as a Blu-ray-based product." Well, we'll assume you know what they say about assuming.Sony has not yet made any announcements regarding the price of Warhawk, though one would assume -- or rather, expect -- it to be appropriately priced for a title focused entirely on multiplayer content. At the Sony's bloggers meeting held during GDC, Incognito's Dylan Jobe said, "I don't think it should be a full-priced product." Go ahead and assume that you'll find out more before the game's late Summer release (u ass).[Via PS3 Fanboy]
Warhawk exclusively embraces online multiplayer
var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/gaming_news/Warhawk_exclusively_embraces_Online_Multiplayer'; Sony's Warhawk has ejected single-player features in favor of a multiplayer-only battle arena. Sony today announced the game's shift into the PlayStation Network realm, along with several new features designed to highlight the game's new focus. In addition to frenetic air combat, players will find themselves controlling jeeps, tanks, and woefully unprotected infantry units. Several online modes are planned for the final release, some of which will see you fostering flag kleptomania, battling to obtain enemy territory and otherwise blasting other players to unrecognizable smithereens. Warhawk is currently scheduled for a Fall 2007 release on PSN.%Gallery-1945%
Rumorang: Warhawk downloadable, now multiplayer-only
1UP staffer Sam Kennedy has aroused last month's rumor that Warhawk has been scaled down into a PlayStation Network e-Distribution title; now apparently multiplayer-only. On his way to preview the game's progress at Incognito's Salt Lake City studios, Kennedy reported to base: "What I do know is that some interesting cuts choices have indeed been made in terms of its scope, and I'm curious to see how they'll go over with people (myself included). What Warhawk has apparently evolved into is a multiplayer-only title featuring ground and air combat that'll be downloadable from PSN."The information is inconclusive, and will remain so until the NDA is lifted (1UP implies that Kennedy's preview will be published by the start of GDC). While the initial rumor framed another blow to PlayStation 3's image, Kennedy has reminded us that "this could actually become a great demonstration of what Sony has in store for us with downloadable games." We'd be willing to buy that if e-Distribution was the original intention, but let's be real, a lot of money will have been flushed away if Warhawk ends up a budget download. For Incognito's sake, the final product better impress.
Rumor: Warhawk to become PS3 download [update 2]
Rumor Reporter has confirmed that Incognito's Warhawk is the subject of the site's ominous story posted early this morning. An anonymous source working on the title has allegedly told Rumor Reporter that development has "stalled completely." Supposed "infighting and lack of clear direction" have led to a swelling budget; in turn, prompting layoffs and employee migration.SCEA has apparently brought in a new director who may be considering a significant change of direction for Warhawk. What was once a high profile title (the first to utilize functioning Sixaxis motion control), may now become a simple downloadable game. Rumor Reporter suggests that Warhawk's four complete missions could be destined for PlayStation Store. Another Gran Turismo HD? Perhaps. But, for now, this is strictly rumor.We did contact Sony for a statement. Here's the predictable reply: "We haven't made any official announcements regarding Warhawk since last year. At this time, we have nothing new to report regarding this title."Update 1: David Jaffe weighs in on the rumor; here and here. [Thanks, Kiel & Robert]Update 2: New info from Rumor Reporter.
Jaffe's Criminal Crackdown could be a hit for PS3 download service
David Jaffe and Incognito's secret PlayStation 3 project has been revealed as Criminal Crackdown, a downloadable action/party game running at 60 fps in 1080p. With big names on board and "the right" numbers, could this be the first in a series of Xbox Live Arcade killers?Jaffe has suggested that Criminal Crackdown will lead a wave of "shorter, less expensive" titles (developed in under a year, and presumably distributed digitally) created by established development studios -- the future of the industry, he supposes. But is a throwback arcade romp (with just four levels) what the PS3 was built for?See also:Sony's Geometry Wars (and other e-Distributed titles) leaked
