...has been SUSPENDED INDEFINATLY.
It may be cancelled. It may rise again as a next gen title. I'll update when either happens.
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Starcraft: Ghost
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...has been SUSPENDED INDEFINATLY.
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Hmm...GO RTS! FPS wouldn't be bad, as long as it's PC...I don't wanna buy an X-box! 
Won't be long now, I'll just post here so CS doesn't hafta double post for the big update!
Won't be long now, I'll just post here so CS doesn't hafta double post for the big update!Mr Megavitamin
Smash Cadet
None of blizzard's sites work any more. I tried blizzard.com, battle.net, the forums, starcraft2.com... none work.
My theory is that the clock actually represented how long blizzard had to exist, and it was cleverly disguised as a new game announcement time.
My theory is that the clock actually represented how long blizzard had to exist, and it was cleverly disguised as a new game announcement time.
The name of the game is StarCraft: Ghost. Apparently it's some sort of shooter game where you can ride Vultures and Wraiths also. Some people say it's for XBox only... but IGN has posted about it on all of its console sites... so it's safe to assume it's multi-console. Well, all we can do now is wait till the traffic lightens up so we can find out the actual details...
Most people were hoping for a Starcraft II, this is what we get.
Starcraft: Ghost
Not a FPS, but a TPS. Third-person-shooter. And for all the consoles to boot.
Think GTA3 style gameplay. Alright so it may be havoc trying to pinpoint that headshot, but the ghost was never supposed to be a frontline combatant anyway.
You take the role of Nova, the starcraft counterpart to Joanna Dark it seems, but with all the Ghost fixings and then some. C-10 canister rifle, peridition flamers, cloak, lockdown, nuclear strike and even hopping into a Vulture or Wraith.
Starcraft: Ghost
Not a FPS, but a TPS. Third-person-shooter. And for all the consoles to boot.
Think GTA3 style gameplay. Alright so it may be havoc trying to pinpoint that headshot, but the ghost was never supposed to be a frontline combatant anyway.
You take the role of Nova, the starcraft counterpart to Joanna Dark it seems, but with all the Ghost fixings and then some. C-10 canister rifle, peridition flamers, cloak, lockdown, nuclear strike and even hopping into a Vulture or Wraith.
*sigh* But SC2 would be so much better...just take the War3 engine, tweak the graphics, and apply SC units...
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I was planning on making a game VERY similar to this(still am) where you play as a marine in first person mode and go through the battles and what not.
I hope they do this right as Third Person Shooters seldomly do well, but the do on very rare occasions.
I hope they do this right as Third Person Shooters seldomly do well, but the do on very rare occasions.
http://www.blizzard.com/ghost/faq.shtml
All your questions answered.
It is NOT Starcraft 2, which WILL be made.
It is multi-platform as confirmed by this official FAQ.
All your questions answered.
It is NOT Starcraft 2, which WILL be made.
It is multi-platform as confirmed by this official FAQ.
SuperSpy
Smash Champion
yes! now that I have a faster computer, I can actually play this now. Or get it for GC. If it comes out... I never played the first StarCraft, but I'm thinking about buying it and trying it out. There was some stuff typed at IGN about this. Looks cool.
Not console, so don't worry about comp speed.
I FOR ONE THINK IT SOUNDS SWEET!
Read the stuff about it, and it sounds awesome.
I FOR ONE THINK IT SOUNDS SWEET!
Read the stuff about it, and it sounds awesome.
Ishdul
Smash Ace
They say it's a tactical shooter... does that mean Rainbow Six style tactics or just not as run and gun as Quake? Hope I find out soon...
Find out here!
Tactical Action AKA Metal Gear solid style.
However, UNlike MGS, it has
Utilize a Wide Range of Elite Ghost Abilities
-Outmaneuver your enemies at sonic speed
-Infiltrate bases and sneak past guards using the cloak ability
-Lock down vehicles and electronic devices to immobilize them
-Engage in both face-to-face firefights and planet-scale warfare
Leverage the Resources of an Entire Army
-Call down massive Battlecruiser and Siege Tank strikes
-Take control of familiar StarCraft vehicles
-Wield a variety of familiar weapons, such as the Gauss Rifle and Perdition Flamethrower
-Join your allies in battle and do your part to ensure mission success (multiplayer and possible online support)
Experience the World of StarCraft in 3D
-See the world of StarCraft on a personal level
-Visit familiar planetary settings
-Explore 3D environments designed for strategic interaction
-Use the camera to find unique strategic possibilities
-As Nova, players will be able to scale fences, hang from wires, climb poles and scale walls, and negotiate tightropes
Unveil the Next Chapter in the StarCraft Saga
-Experience story-driven missions complete with multiple plot twists
-Play a crucial role in the rich StarCraft history
-Engage in combat with a variety of fully rendered units from the StarCraft universe, including the Terran, Zerg, and Protoss (according to an IGN interview, You'll be seeing all the units, like lurkers (ooh scary they'll cath you off guard).)
---JUST A TIDBIT---
Q: Is this StarCraft II?
A: No.
Q: Will there be a StarCraft II? When?
A: Although we have not made any announcements and do not have a development or release timeline, we do fully intend to revisit the world of StarCraft on PC at some point in the future.
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Buy Starcraft: Ghost... I know I will!
Tactical Action AKA Metal Gear solid style.
However, UNlike MGS, it has
Utilize a Wide Range of Elite Ghost Abilities
-Outmaneuver your enemies at sonic speed
-Infiltrate bases and sneak past guards using the cloak ability
-Lock down vehicles and electronic devices to immobilize them
-Engage in both face-to-face firefights and planet-scale warfare
Leverage the Resources of an Entire Army
-Call down massive Battlecruiser and Siege Tank strikes
-Take control of familiar StarCraft vehicles
-Wield a variety of familiar weapons, such as the Gauss Rifle and Perdition Flamethrower
-Join your allies in battle and do your part to ensure mission success (multiplayer and possible online support)
Experience the World of StarCraft in 3D
-See the world of StarCraft on a personal level
-Visit familiar planetary settings
-Explore 3D environments designed for strategic interaction
-Use the camera to find unique strategic possibilities
-As Nova, players will be able to scale fences, hang from wires, climb poles and scale walls, and negotiate tightropes
Unveil the Next Chapter in the StarCraft Saga
-Experience story-driven missions complete with multiple plot twists
-Play a crucial role in the rich StarCraft history
-Engage in combat with a variety of fully rendered units from the StarCraft universe, including the Terran, Zerg, and Protoss (according to an IGN interview, You'll be seeing all the units, like lurkers (ooh scary they'll cath you off guard).)
---JUST A TIDBIT---
Q: Is this StarCraft II?
A: No.
Q: Will there be a StarCraft II? When?
A: Although we have not made any announcements and do not have a development or release timeline, we do fully intend to revisit the world of StarCraft on PC at some point in the future.
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Buy Starcraft: Ghost... I know I will!
Tapion
Smash Ace
I think this is way better than Starcraft 2 could be after Warcraft came out. They are too much the same, and I love shooters!!@ 
This is perfect. Thank-you Blizzard!!
This is perfect. Thank-you Blizzard!!I agree. Releasing two RTS in a row could be bad for Blizzard, I think it was time for Blizzard to make another SC game, but make it original so Blizzard doesn't make things the same. However, after this, I think it will be time for a Starcraft RTS. That won't be until 2005 (or even later) I'm thinking.
krillin1986
Smash Champion
SWEET!
The first Starcrafts ere awesome! I can't wait to get some new news on this baby! Online play anyone!?
The first Starcrafts ere awesome! I can't wait to get some new news on this baby! Online play anyone!?
According to IGN, while they will have multiplayer, they're still deciding on the online.
God, I am SOOOOOOOOO getting that game!
God, I am SOOOOOOOOO getting that game!
Chaotic Yoshi
Smash Lord
They said they were only thinking about it being online, but were really looking forward to normal multiplayer modes, which i really don't mind. And oh yea almost forgot...
WOOOHOOO!!
WOOOHOOO!!
Tapion
Smash Ace
War3 Pub says they have confirmation that SCG is for Gamecube and XBox. Yay!!! My GC has a purpose!!
Also, the Blizzard website is linking to IGN's PS2 preview, signalling that it may indeed be for all three consoles.
It doesn't "bite", the game itself looks amazing. It's coming out in late 2003, it gives you plenty of time to get a console to play on (unless your lazy and don't have a job).
Read the Blizzard information as well as the previews at IGN.
Read the Blizzard information as well as the previews at IGN.
Tapion
Smash Ace
Blizzard actually is arch-rivals with Sony..... don't get your hopes up for PS2... ever since Sony remade Diablo to better suit them, Blizzard hasn't made any effort to rekindle a relationship. I didn't even know Blazzard was on grounds with Xbox, but Blizzard likes working with Nintendo on SC64.
Basically, its for sure it's XBOX (demo), Blizzard most recent console game was on N64 (Starcraft 64), so thats a given, and they would be stupid to ignore the number one selling console to date, PS2.
Tapion
Smash Ace
^No. As stated above, Blizzard and PS2 are enemies. Please take this into consideration. They wouldn't be stupid, PS2 is just mostly over-hype in my opinion, and in their opinion too. (And yes I still want one )
)Well, on the Blizzard website, they link directly to the PS2 preview... Not to mention I've never really heard of Blizzard hating Sony.
Tapion In addition to pulling information from that mass of neurons you call a brain, you do need to have supporting material like formal documents where Blizzard publicly declares their hostility towards Sony. Your vaunted opinion (no matter what you think) is worthless in this regard.
yavarice...that would be considered flaming, wouldnt it? i thought u dont allow that on your board.........
anywho, i am psyched about the new sc game. can u guys imagine what kind of LAG theres gonna be? look at command and conquer renegade! nothing but lag, lag, lag! dont gert your hopes up.....
and i truly hope that they release it for the PC. i mean, the GCN and Xbox are NOT capable of the graphics shown in the photo of the zealot walking........ have any of you seen it? here it is:
http://gamespydaily.com/news/screenshot.asp?/screenshots/september02/blizzard2/blizzard01.jpg
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You answered your own question, he chooses what's allowed and what's not.
Now, about Command and Conquer Rengade, I , personally, LOVED this game. I like some games that break genre and don't give the same old stuff(ala, Diablo and some other games) but not all these changes are positive(Megaman Legends is the best example, it went from it's good old 2-D game style to that 3-D mess. I think they were trying to release a game with that idea and didn't weigh the emince impact.)
Jango Fett
Smash Lord
Plz no spamming .
This game will rock! Sniping Protoss, and Zergs creatures , Drive a Siege Tank , put explosives everywhere . I hoped it would be StarCraft 2 but this game is just fine . It would be like Counter Strike for mutliplaying .
This game will rock! Sniping Protoss, and Zergs creatures , Drive a Siege Tank , put explosives everywhere . I hoped it would be StarCraft 2 but this game is just fine . It would be like Counter Strike for mutliplaying .
Okay, so far this is alright, but every please be advised, this is not a FPS, it is a tactical action game, along the lines of MGS. I don't think there will be lag in this, considering it's not PC. The game is gonna be fricking amazing.
P.S. Yav wasn't flaming, flaming would be "u suxxe0rzz11! u r rung u ghey" What Yav was doing was completely acceptable, merely exploiting shady information.
P.S. Yav wasn't flaming, flaming would be "u suxxe0rzz11! u r rung u ghey" What Yav was doing was completely acceptable, merely exploiting shady information.
Tapion
Smash Ace
Sorry Yav.... I didn't know you were morally opposed to me... =/ And please do not insult me again. If users cannot insult one another, I'm sure you can't do the same. Last time I checked, Gid was head. Please do not insult me. I don't want to start some kind of war with you. I thought you were a pretty cool mod, and I still do. Let's try and avoid flaming.
Look, its simple, and Im sorry if I didn't explain this right. Blizzard originally worked for Sony. They were working on Diablo, it was released. Sony changed alot of things in the final copy, and Blizzard wanted to stay true to their version. That's why they released SC on the 64 and not the PS. I'm sorry I don't have an official document. But maybe use this example: lets say you write a book. Then somone writes a summary on that book that is wayy off. Would those people be on good terms with you? And one more thing, war3pub.com has announced that it will be Xbox and Cube only. And do you think Blizzard wuld release a document saying something like 'Sorry Sony, we hate you. No Ghost for you!'
You people and your official documents... jeez, last time I checked this place is just for hanging out and chatting. If I can't do that here without getting insulted from the Mod because I made a statement, then what kind of place is this? If you want to do that, please do it over AIM, away from these boards. I like these boards, and I like the mods. So lets stop this 'war' right here. Yav, be my friend, okay? lol
There is no flame war here.
First off, you can't trust war3pub as a source of reliable information, going by the fact they reported the game in their forums as an FPS. Second, the Blizzard website itself, as I have told many times, is linking to the PS2 Ghost preview. Why would they if they hated Sony so much they refuse to develop for them? I honestly think that Ghost will come out for all systems, I don't think Blizzard really really hates anyone.
And if this site refused to let people insult other people, I would be banned by now =)
EDIT:
Hey I found a new article on IGN telling about the Gamecube demo. http://cube.ign.com/articles/371/371781p1.html it is. Judging from this article, the game sounds unbelievably sweet, and also, it means that the game is running on XBOX and Gamecube for sure.
First off, you can't trust war3pub as a source of reliable information, going by the fact they reported the game in their forums as an FPS. Second, the Blizzard website itself, as I have told many times, is linking to the PS2 Ghost preview. Why would they if they hated Sony so much they refuse to develop for them? I honestly think that Ghost will come out for all systems, I don't think Blizzard really really hates anyone.
And if this site refused to let people insult other people, I would be banned by now =)
EDIT:
Hey I found a new article on IGN telling about the Gamecube demo. http://cube.ign.com/articles/371/371781p1.html it is. Judging from this article, the game sounds unbelievably sweet, and also, it means that the game is running on XBOX and Gamecube for sure.
SuperSpy
Smash Champion
Wow, I just downloaded the demo for StarCraft. It rocks. I spent an hour and a half figuring things out on the first level. I want to buy this game. It's great. Can't wait for StarCraft: Ghost. Hopefully it'll be even better.
Big time news.
Actually, Starcraft: Ghost will be nothing like Starcraft.
However, here is a tidbit just picked up:
GameSpy has a new exclusive interview with Blizzard VP Bill Roper about Starcraft: Ghost. The interview is interesting and covers a lot regarding Blizzard trying to break into the console industry. One particular question will catch your attention, and that is regarding Starcraft II:
GS: One the GameSpy message boards, as well as the Blizzard message boards, you’ve been getting strong reactions from PC gamers about Ghost. Many are screaming things like, "Why are you abandoning us?!?" What’s your response to this? Is there anything you want to say to PC gamers to try and assuage them?
BR: We’ve definitely seen a lot of comments from PC gamers concerned that we’re abandoning PC gaming. I think that the important thing to remember is that even though we are a relatively small company, we do have enough teams to work on more than one product at a time. We were working on World of Warcraft at the same time we were working on Warcraft III. One of the reasons we wanted to do a joint development with Nihilistic is that we didn’t have enough people on our own to do a big console game. I guess the important thing to remember is that one project doesn’t necessarily impact another.
So the work on StarCraft: Ghost doesn’t impact the World of Warcraft team. It doesn’t impact what the Warcraft III team is doing next. It doesn’t preclude us from doing anything else in the StarCraft universe. We certainly don’t see StarCraft: Ghost as being something that replaced StarCraft II. It’s just as likely that StarCraft II will be released at the same time as Ghost. We had two Warcraft teams working at the same time. I think it’s a difficult thing to look at. We even see big assumptions based on our web site. We’ll pull something off and people will go, "Oh my God, they pulled material from the web site. Now the game is being delayed!"
A hint perhaps?
EDIT: A link to the interview, a Class "A" source, considering it is from Blizzard's Vice President. http://gamespy.com/tgs2002/starcraftint/
Actually, Starcraft: Ghost will be nothing like Starcraft.
However, here is a tidbit just picked up:
GameSpy has a new exclusive interview with Blizzard VP Bill Roper about Starcraft: Ghost. The interview is interesting and covers a lot regarding Blizzard trying to break into the console industry. One particular question will catch your attention, and that is regarding Starcraft II:
GS: One the GameSpy message boards, as well as the Blizzard message boards, you’ve been getting strong reactions from PC gamers about Ghost. Many are screaming things like, "Why are you abandoning us?!?" What’s your response to this? Is there anything you want to say to PC gamers to try and assuage them?
BR: We’ve definitely seen a lot of comments from PC gamers concerned that we’re abandoning PC gaming. I think that the important thing to remember is that even though we are a relatively small company, we do have enough teams to work on more than one product at a time. We were working on World of Warcraft at the same time we were working on Warcraft III. One of the reasons we wanted to do a joint development with Nihilistic is that we didn’t have enough people on our own to do a big console game. I guess the important thing to remember is that one project doesn’t necessarily impact another.
So the work on StarCraft: Ghost doesn’t impact the World of Warcraft team. It doesn’t impact what the Warcraft III team is doing next. It doesn’t preclude us from doing anything else in the StarCraft universe. We certainly don’t see StarCraft: Ghost as being something that replaced StarCraft II. It’s just as likely that StarCraft II will be released at the same time as Ghost. We had two Warcraft teams working at the same time. I think it’s a difficult thing to look at. We even see big assumptions based on our web site. We’ll pull something off and people will go, "Oh my God, they pulled material from the web site. Now the game is being delayed!"
A hint perhaps?
EDIT: A link to the interview, a Class "A" source, considering it is from Blizzard's Vice President. http://gamespy.com/tgs2002/starcraftint/
My Opinion in the War
Here is a copy of my post at the Nihilistic Forum. I finally felt the need to fully address the concerns of the average Anti-Ghost person.
Do you people who complain about Ghost actually know anything about it?!?
Starcraft: Ghost IS NOT a FPS. So there shouldn't be any "FPS games suck on console" remarks. The game will be a similiar style to MGS, which is an astounding game. You have NOT been betrayed... Blizzard and Nihilistic are making a Starcraft game and you people are upset?! Come on, if you actually sit and READ the previews at IGN, gamespot, gamespy, and the Blizzard website, you can see how good the game looks! Tactical Action games are better suited for Consoles, and thats why you need to stop crying for a PC port...
Everyone is saying "Just because it's has Starcraft in it's name, people are gonna buy it, but it sucks..." or "Nowadays everything with starcraft in it's title makes people buy it..." Well first of all, There is ONE Starcraft game and an expansion, it's due time the Starcraft universe it expanded apun with a game. Blizzard created the Starcraft universe and made a RTS game about it, and now they are making a tactical action game in their universe. Whats wrong with that? Tactical Action games allow you to see a world more personally, develop lots of storyline, and have fun gameplay! Second, I AM going to buy it because A) I live the Starcraft universe AND B) The gameplay looks simply amazing.
I can understand that people are mad that it's not for PC, but honesly, Blizzard has not "backstabbed you", they have given us what we want, another game set in the Starcraft universe. If you want just another RTS, go play a piece of crap C&C game... If you complain that it isn't for PC, then play it on a console, it's not as if you can't save up money, buy a console, and get SEVERAL games worth playing for it AS WELL as Starcraft: Ghost.
-I can't understand those who don't think Ghost sounds like a good game, because they just refuse to read info about it...
-Those who are worried Ghost will delay Starcraft II should read Bill Roper's Gamespy article...
-People who thing this game not coming to PC shouldn't really claim Blizzard has ignored PC fans, they're simply NOT ignoring console owners...
I own PC and a Console, and though I would get a RTS for PC, a MGS-style tactical game is better played on a console, and I would buy it for my console whether it was on both or not (and besides console is guarenteed to look top-quality all the time, unlike a crappy PC).
Oh and one more thing, GHOST ISN'T A FPS!
I spent a lot of time writing this, before you enraged console-haters (how could hate a console, your just saying your narrow-minded when it comes to games) respond, READ what I wrote, I spent a while on it, and then write an INTELLIGENT response, saying whether you agree or disagree, and why.
Here is a copy of my post at the Nihilistic Forum. I finally felt the need to fully address the concerns of the average Anti-Ghost person.
Do you people who complain about Ghost actually know anything about it?!?
Starcraft: Ghost IS NOT a FPS. So there shouldn't be any "FPS games suck on console" remarks. The game will be a similiar style to MGS, which is an astounding game. You have NOT been betrayed... Blizzard and Nihilistic are making a Starcraft game and you people are upset?! Come on, if you actually sit and READ the previews at IGN, gamespot, gamespy, and the Blizzard website, you can see how good the game looks! Tactical Action games are better suited for Consoles, and thats why you need to stop crying for a PC port...
Everyone is saying "Just because it's has Starcraft in it's name, people are gonna buy it, but it sucks..." or "Nowadays everything with starcraft in it's title makes people buy it..." Well first of all, There is ONE Starcraft game and an expansion, it's due time the Starcraft universe it expanded apun with a game. Blizzard created the Starcraft universe and made a RTS game about it, and now they are making a tactical action game in their universe. Whats wrong with that? Tactical Action games allow you to see a world more personally, develop lots of storyline, and have fun gameplay! Second, I AM going to buy it because A) I live the Starcraft universe AND B) The gameplay looks simply amazing.
I can understand that people are mad that it's not for PC, but honesly, Blizzard has not "backstabbed you", they have given us what we want, another game set in the Starcraft universe. If you want just another RTS, go play a piece of crap C&C game... If you complain that it isn't for PC, then play it on a console, it's not as if you can't save up money, buy a console, and get SEVERAL games worth playing for it AS WELL as Starcraft: Ghost.
-I can't understand those who don't think Ghost sounds like a good game, because they just refuse to read info about it...
-Those who are worried Ghost will delay Starcraft II should read Bill Roper's Gamespy article...
-People who thing this game not coming to PC shouldn't really claim Blizzard has ignored PC fans, they're simply NOT ignoring console owners...
I own PC and a Console, and though I would get a RTS for PC, a MGS-style tactical game is better played on a console, and I would buy it for my console whether it was on both or not (and besides console is guarenteed to look top-quality all the time, unlike a crappy PC).
Oh and one more thing, GHOST ISN'T A FPS!
I spent a lot of time writing this, before you enraged console-haters (how could hate a console, your just saying your narrow-minded when it comes to games) respond, READ what I wrote, I spent a while on it, and then write an INTELLIGENT response, saying whether you agree or disagree, and why.
Aw crap. How many games are there on my list now? Thirty? And they just have to go and add one more with this amazingly cool-looking game. Is there a release date yet or anything? Hopefully it will fit in well in my game budget.
krillin1986
Smash Champion
Lol.. I only got a few on my list... but sadly, SC Ghosts isn't one of them... of course it looks great, and I will DEFINATELY rent it, but it's just not my sort of game... and I am not all into SC... That and I am just gonna buy the really awesome games (SFA, TimeSplitters 2, Mario Party 4, Zelda... and more, like Four Horsemen!!) Anywho... I am goin to watch Simpsons!