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[Jim di Griz]

This game looks really interesting...a supernatural assassin in an alternative future steam-punk world using Lovecraft and Norman Rockwell as inspiration (amongst others.)

Quakecon 2011 Trailer I can't believe I missed hearing about this.

Game Dev discussion

Some interesting special abilities which you can find in a few other games, despite what Viktor Antonov (Half-life 2) says about not looking at other games for his design of this one: "Teleport for stealth approaches, possess any living creature, or stop time itself to orchestrate unearthly executions! Combining your suite of supernatural abilities and weapons opens up even more ways to overcome obstacles and eliminate targets.  The game’s upgrade system allows for the mastery of deadly new abilities and devious gadgets..." and the choices you make, style of campaign you select determines how the game interacts and what you can do with those abilities.

http://www.girlgamersuk.com/2012/03/take-a-look-at-dishonored/

Oh yeah, it'll be out in six months on all of the regular platforms.

[spaceboy]

There was a big spread about this game in GameInformer a few months back.  It didn't really strike me as a must play for me personally, except I was quite interested in what they said about the AI.  As I recall the AI is supposed to be quite advanced and go about their lives, react accordingly etc. - I don't remember the specifics though.

[Jim di Griz]

Perhaps this might change your mind good sir: Latest trailer

[spaceboy]

too slow of a connection to watch from work - I'll check it out tonight!

[spaceboy]

fair enough - that looks pretty cool.  I'm not sure about the supernatural abilities though.  Not that I dislike that stuff in all games, but the Assassin's Creed feel of it seems I'd prefer to avoid the high tech and supernatural in that setting.  Definitely one to keep an eye on though!

[jgr9]

Bioshock in City 17. 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovckhB9RoQU&feature=g-u-u

[Jim di Griz]

Odd you should mention Bioshock...

Nothing really new added, but a positive review for anyone interested.

PlayStaion Lifestyle

[Jim di Griz]

There have been a few new screenshots and trailers out recently. This one though looks far more interesting.

Dishonoured - Stealth tactics

[Jim di Griz]

A dev diary look at the ethos and those pretty graphics.

Dishonoured

I think the closing statement sums it up for me: that you can always choose left or right as a way to go, get there in so many different ways and kill everyone in the city, or no one at all.

[spaceboy]

I think I'd be all over this game if it wasn't for the supernatural powers and abilities.  I'm definitely interested to hear a first hand account on it if you do get it.

[Jim di Griz]

Sure will - Thyri has her eyes on this, so it'll happen and won't just be down to me and my memory 

I'm not sure if they're using supernatural powers, or just talking magic here. I'll see if there are any direct or conscious references made though - otherwise it's like Arthur C Clarke said: "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic."

[spaceboy]

Thanks.  I like the sound of the open world and the choices in getting things done.

[jgr9]

[spaceboy]

   I haven't see the whales in the trailers, but the rest sounds about right! 

[jgr9]

There is a whale theme in it.