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Section 8 (UK Release: 11 Sept 2009)

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Old 16-04-2009, 3:44 PM   #1
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Section 8 (UK Release: 11 Sept 2009)
Not much to go on about this sci-fi FPS but to check the art style, downloads and some plot background details, go to the official website: Join Section 8

or Xbox's own page for it: Xbox.com | Section 8â„¢ - Game Detail Page

At the official game site you'll see the chance to sign up for the beta.

Developed by TimeGate Studios and published by SouthPeak Interactive. 2-16 multiplayer and single player campaign. UK release is down as Sept 25th (so say Amazon).

Cinematic trailer is up on the marketplace. Looks very Halo/Crysis/Haze graphically but with Quake Wars gameplay? Could be another Battlefield/Frontlines type game which suits me fine.
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Old 16-04-2009, 3:58 PM   #2
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Re: Section 8 - Preview Thread
Trailer For The Game


YouTube - Section 8 - Finished Trailer HD


Looks pretty good

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Re: Section 8 - Preview Thread
Well I've signed up for the beta... I always like a good beta test.

I'm not sure but I think the beta test may be PC only.. aaggghh and I'm a Mac man...
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Old 17-04-2009, 9:27 AM   #4
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Re: Section 8 - Preview Thread
could be interesting though you never know with CG trailers
 
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Re: Section 8 - Preview Thread
Looks like metriod prime on steroids!
 
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Re: Section 8 - Preview Thread
Nice cheap pre-order price of £27.99 at Shopto. Next prices are all £34.99 elsewhere.

*Edit: now £32.99 at Shopto.

ShopTo.Net - Section 8 - Microsoft Xbox 360
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Old 16-06-2009, 12:19 PM   #7
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Re: Section 8 - Preview Thread
Some gameplay videos. Not looking great (as in 5 years out of date) but perhaps the graphics and animations will be optimised before launch and the core gameplay is being focused on now.

YouTube - Section 8 - Exclusive Run 'n Gun Gameplay [ HD ]

YouTube - Section 8 - Exclusive Jump Around Gameplay [ HD ]

YouTube - Section 8 - Exclusive Firefight Gameplay [ HD ]
 
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There's an E-magazine been produced for this game now:

http://www.gamerzines.com/downloads/...ection-8_1.pdf

Less than a month to launch and I haven't heard about the beta though
 
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Re: Section 8 (UK Release: Late 2009)
There's a demo gone up for this on the Marketplace today - its 839MB.

No idea if it's Single player or MP...just to let you know as I'm away from my xbox.
 
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Re: Section 8 (UK Release: Late 2009)
Going home to download now. Jackanackanory!
 
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Re: Section 8 (UK Release: Late 2009)
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Going home to download now. Jackanackanory!
Let us know what you think please Billy - would be good to know as I've got my eye on this one.
 
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Re: Section 8 (UK Release: Late 2009)
That's a big ten-four Just started downloading now - got distracted by a cup of tea and Friends on e4 when I got in
 
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Re: Section 8 (UK Release: Late 2009)
Demo is okay. It's multiplayer, although I've only played against bots so far, as I have no idea what's really going on yet!

A bit like Killzone 2, there seem to be sequential missions all on one map, without pause. If you win VIP Escort, it moves to Capture the Intel, for example. This is a good thing. Graphics are a bit basic. Haven't tested out lag yet, but the gameplay is quite fast (you have an automatic hyperboost/overdive thingummy that kicks in if you sprint for a couple of seconds). Doesn't seem to be massive recoil on the weapons, though - not always a bad thing, but I think sniping will prove to be too easy. Could be a problem.

Not 100% sure on it yet - could be a bit too run-of-the-mill - but certainly merits further investigation. Not terrible by any means

Also, I don't yet know if you can join friends in the demo, as I haven't tried.
 
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Old 21-08-2009, 6:05 PM   #14
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Re: Section 8 (UK Release: Late 2009)
Currently trying out the offline bots mode and am appalled but not surprised at how bad this is.

Graphics that lack the hi-def textures and details we expect of today's games. Look at the ground, walls and trees. Walk up to a comms console and see how blurry the detail is on it. Look at how bad smoke looks after an explosion.

Uninspired animation, cliched design, clunky controls that need remapping.

Compare this against any current gen MP shooter of any age: GRAW; BFBC; Quake Wars; R6V - and it clearly stinks. It'll be bargain bin bound in no time and is hardly any better than arcade live game Cell Factor, except this will be at least £30 at release.

To think that I started this preview thread.
 
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Re: Section 8 (UK Release: Late 2009)
As I say above, £30 at release if you shop around on the pre-order:

Games 4u: Section 8 Xbox 360

Click-a-Game: Section 8 Xbox 360

Chipsworld: Section 8 Xbox 360

Although why would you want to?
 
Old 22-08-2009, 11:16 PM   #16
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Re: Section 8 (UK Release: Late 2009)
It's only £17.95 at Zavvi:

zavvi.co.uk - Section 8 Xbox 360
 
Old 29-08-2009, 1:08 PM   #17
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Re: Section 8 (UK Release: 11 Sept 2009)
Ive not played the Demo but am just about to play the full game now, will report back in 1 hour
 
Old 29-08-2009, 1:17 PM   #18
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Re: Section 8 (UK Release: 11 Sept 2009)
I tried the demo and hated it. Admittedly I only played it for about half an hour, but I would agree with pretty much everything Covert Recon said. Horrible control and movement, terrible graphics and totally outdated.
 
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Re: Section 8 (UK Release: 11 Sept 2009)
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I tried the demo and hated it. Admittedly I only played it for about half an hour, but I would agree with pretty much everything Covert Recon said. Horrible control and movement, terrible graphics and totally outdated.
20 mins into the game and i have to agree already, its awfull
 
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Re: Section 8 (UK Release: 11 Sept 2009)
Played the demo, pretty ***** so I'm not suprised it's so cheap.
 
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Re: Section 8 (UK Release: 11 Sept 2009)
Ive gone from awfull to playable so hopefully i should be able to play through the campaign.

*EDIT*

Nope, i'm sticking with my original thoughts... it really is awfull, dull boring and extremely outdated. This game reminds me of the Haze fiasco all over again. I watched a video with one of the developers going on about how its going to be a genre defining masterpiece with a totally unique multiplayer
Theres nothing genre defining or unique about any of the modes, its very very basic in every aspect, especially the graphics.
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Re: Section 8 (UK Release: 11 Sept 2009)
Closing thread as game has been released, feel free to open up a Play & Help thread if its needed!
 
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