The Secret World (PC/360)

[Square King]

In general, I can't stand the gameplay and premise of about every MMORPG out there, but TSW looks to be doing something a little different. I like the mixture of the Cthulhu mythos and the standard zombies/vampires/etc stuff. It's making me feel a little better for not getting a PS3 for Demon's Souls, even though I know it's completely different and still haunts my dreams.

At GDC 2009, Tørnquist gave an interview to GameSpot regarding TSW, revealing more about its gameplay.[2] There will be neither levels, nor classes in the game; instead, the character building will be skill-based. This way, the developers plan to avoid level grinding, allowing new players to join the game more easily. The player characters will be customizable to a large degree, particularly in their choice of clothing, weapons (which range from shotguns to swords and can be customized and upgraded), and the supernatural powers they acquire. Combat against computer-controlled monsters will be one of the game's central points and will require more of player's attention than contemporary MMORPGs.

No gameplay footage yet that I saw, but trailer 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsLXQEeLiI0

Trailer 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utW53uzp ... re=related

Promo image:
http://game-server-hosting.net/wp-conte ... d-logo.jpg

Also, concrete golems.

CONCRETE GOLEMS

[Ed Oscuro]

Also, sub fees, right? Does look kinda promising though.

[Square King]

Also, sub fees, right? Does look kinda promising though.

I'm assuming. Likely, but I haven't heard it either way. One of my major turnoffs. :\

[Ed Oscuro]

As I understand it that's one of the things Demon's Souls has going for it. Free play (as long as the servers are up, d'oh I'll probably never get to play that one online really)

[Square King]

I'm a little behind, but here are a few updates via Kotaku:

http://kotaku.com/5499388/the-secret-wo ... ok-players
http://kotaku.com/5502173/the-secret-wo ... et-anymore

[Square King]

To appease everyone's frothing demand, here's even moar info and a 30-min vid.

http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2010/08 ... w-footage/