Brink Isn't A "Movie Tie-In" Game, It's About Taking Risks
BrinkSplash Damage's Brink arrives next week, and we still say it's one of the most overlooked games of 2011 (leading up to its launch, anyway).
Whether or not it deserved to be overlooked remains to be seen, but we have high hopes and the developers are clearly satisfied with their work. Studio CEO Paul Wedgwood told CVG (via GamerXperience) that regardless of the outcome, they're "totally happy." He clarified that they don't want to make "movie tie-in games" but rather, something that requires "a whole bunch of risks." In a bit of comedy, Wedgwood referred to those movie tie-in projects as "quick cash-ins" that don't really work in the long run:
"...we never really understand why people do that stuff. I understand that it can be profitable but we haven't yet seen a company that's turned that into a kind of sustainable business that's been really good for them. The fact is that the most successful games companies are generally the ones that make the highest quality AAA games."
Damn skippy. Of course, Wedgwood adds that it's immensely challenging for an independent studio to produce a AAA game, and it's even more challenging to make one "without selling your studio to a publisher." Finally, he confirms post-launch support in the form of upcoming DLC ("that's a big part of our plans") and as for future Splash Damage projects:
"We think that what we're doing should always be unique and different and that's it. I think if what we do is unique and different and compelling and AAA then I think we'll be happy."
Unique and AAA. ...two words we all love to see together, but we so rarely do. Brink releases on May 10 in North America; we're hoping for a great product.
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5/2/2011 9:37:35 AM Ben Dutka
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Comments (26 posts)
Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Monday, May 02, 2011 @ 10:07:21 AM
And the multiplayer should be somewhat original, too, I think.
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mk ultra
Monday, May 02, 2011 @ 10:20:59 AM
I hope this game turns out good cause I like seeing independent studios succeed, but there's little chance of me picking it up with this years line up.
completely forgot about Skyward Sword
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Dancemachine55
Monday, May 02, 2011 @ 10:39:46 AM
One thing is most certain though. Even if I don't get brink on initial release, I will still get it over another CoD any day of my life. Cod is old news. I just hope the masses realize this after 5 of the same cod games for the last 5 years.
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Temjin001
Monday, May 02, 2011 @ 10:41:52 AM
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That's right. Nintendo. Zelda.
I have to hand it to them for being able to make last gen games that gamers of this gen still want to pay $50 for and play.
*oooh punch to the gut*.
Just giving u crap =p
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Dancemachine55
Monday, May 02, 2011 @ 10:56:11 AM
Mario and zelda in HD. Oooooh, a return to hardcore would be great too!!
Gamecube was so overlooked, so sad since it had eternal darkness, res evil 4 first, sonic adventure 2, mgs twin snakes, luigi's mansion, zelda windwaker, star wars rogue leader, pikmin, twilight princess, Mario sunshine, smash bros melee and metroid prime 1 and 2. It also ran faster than a ps2.
Here's hoping nintendo return to their old school hardcore roots cos nintendo was sooooo good at catering to the hardcore when they put their minds to it.
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mk ultra
Monday, May 02, 2011 @ 10:59:09 AM
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Temjin001
Monday, May 02, 2011 @ 11:08:13 AM
For Wii.... Netflix?
jk I admired the Mario Galaxies stuff
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PorkChopGamer
Monday, May 02, 2011 @ 11:18:10 AM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, May 02, 2011 @ 2:57:34 PM
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bearbobby
Monday, May 02, 2011 @ 3:19:38 PM
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___________
Tuesday, May 03, 2011 @ 10:34:40 AM
only game thats really 100% original is LA Noire.
tis why theres so much hype and expectations behind it!
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Lord carlos
Monday, May 02, 2011 @ 10:07:28 AM
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kraygen
Monday, May 02, 2011 @ 12:40:06 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, May 02, 2011 @ 12:56:59 PM
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Edit: oh yeah and Umm, what movie would Brink tie into?
Last edited by WorldEndsWithMe on 5/2/2011 1:00:12 PM
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Lawless SXE
Monday, May 02, 2011 @ 1:14:51 PM
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I admire the mentality of Splash Damage though. The desire to cater to those people that are growing tired of me-too games, and are actually looking for something that stands alone because of the implemented mechanics, is admirable. That is they way to move the industry forward, and I hope that they are rewarded for their efforts. We definitely need more developers like them.
Peace.
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A2K78
Monday, May 02, 2011 @ 1:41:09 PM
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I wonder if this guy ever heard of Crytek?
"It's the mechanics where Brink differs; they're implementing some Mirror's Edge controls, as I understand it.
And the multiplayer should be somewhat original, too, I think."
When it come to an FPS, every developer would claim that their multiplayer is unique some manner, however when you actually play it then its not.
Right now only FPS series can rightly claim to at least giving gamers a somewhat unique experience and that's Crysis
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Lawless SXE
Monday, May 02, 2011 @ 1:56:40 PM
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Lairfan
Monday, May 02, 2011 @ 9:37:31 PM
Instead of trying to show everyone how "smart" you are, why don't you try learning grammar and logical progression of ideas first. Then maybe we could all understand you.
Btw, I'm sorry, but Crysis 2 had a cool mechanic in the suit, but its not the most unique FPS I've seen out there this gen. That award would have to go to Resistance, for the unique secondary fires that all their guns have and the truly haunting atmosphere that no other FPS this gen can match. That's far more unique stuff than being able to kick a car, IMO. Also, you don't have to wait 5 hours in Resistance for the story to start happening (which is one thing that is truly unique to Crysis 2 FPS-wise).
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Danny007
Monday, May 02, 2011 @ 1:58:01 PM
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DjEezzy
Monday, May 02, 2011 @ 2:40:02 PM
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BikerSaint
Monday, May 02, 2011 @ 3:34:52 PM
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OnTheBrink
Monday, May 02, 2011 @ 6:55:12 PM
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Lairfan
Monday, May 02, 2011 @ 9:41:49 PM
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And yeah sure, the fact that the single player can also be played as coop or competitive multiplayer is cool, but seeing as how they use exactly the same maps (at least as far I know, and I am going off old info here so I could be wrong), I suspect that would get old pretty quickly. The complete lack of support for snipers (a whole class of FPS players) is kinda crap too IMO.
Last edited by Lairfan on 5/2/2011 9:42:08 PM
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___________
Tuesday, May 03, 2011 @ 5:17:23 AM
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simply because its different, anything different warrants a look into.
sick of playing the same game over and over and over and over again!
enough of these me too games!
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Dancemachine55
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Monday, May 02, 2011 @ 10:02:13 AM
Only truly unique game of this generation was Heavy Rain. It literally created a whole new genre!!
While many are apparently excited for Brink, I am not one. While I wish the best for the developers and hope this game does receive recognition, I'm afraid my money is reserved for the best of the best. LA noire, last guardian, uncharted 3, gears 3, battlefield 3, star wars old republic, infamous 2, Zelda skyward sword, twisted metal, Bioshock infinite, resistance 3!!!
A gamer has to draw the line somewhere. Sadly, even if brink turns out to be the best fps of 2011, it might have to wait for the half price tag in a sale before I consider picking it up. 2011 is full on and fps' are a dime a dozen these days.
Last edited by Dancemachine55 on 5/2/2011 10:03:02 AM