THQ announces 'Conan' for PS3 & Xbox 360
by James Ransom-Wiley 
{ Feb 26th 2007 at 12:59PM }
With the latest Conan-scooped issue of Game Informer resting beside your toilet, having had a few weeks to collect a residue of bathroom scuzz (its measure an acceptable method for determining the length of an NDA), THQ has deemed it time for the interweblings to be enlightened. 'Old news' has been made new again as THQ today announced a new Conan (the Cimmerian cum Barbarian, not O'Brien) game for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 developed by Nihilistic Software.What we've been told is vague. We're to expect an action-adventure game in early 2008, highlighted by "a story of epic brutality, sheer evil and visceral combat." Sounds -- and if you've got that GI issue lying around, looks -- a lot like God of War (minus the Greek influence).
See also: THQ revives Conan the Barbarian
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Ken Seang @ Feb 26th 2007 1:03PM
LOL at pic.
Myke @ Feb 26th 2007 1:03PM
great picture, thats my only feeling on the article
Black Velvet Elvis @ Feb 26th 2007 4:02PM
Hopefully it'll be better than that other Conan action game that came out a couple of years ago.
Until then, I'll keep pining away for Blade Of Darkness II.
x876543 @ Feb 26th 2007 1:22PM
By the Power of Grayskull... oh wait it's Conan not He-Man.
Conan! The Adventurer!
Conan! Warrior without fear!
He's more powerful than any man
His legend spreads across the land and sea!
Conan! The mightiest warrior ever!
His quest to undo the spell of living stone cast upon his family
By driving the evil serpent men back into another dimension
And vanquishing their leader...
The cruel wizard Wrath-amon!!!
Conan! The Adventurer!
Conan! Man of bravery!
With his manic sword protecting the mightiest warriors is heeeeeeee!!!
Feel the power!
Conan!
AirIntake @ Feb 26th 2007 1:22PM
Excellent pic!
Crono @ Feb 26th 2007 1:29PM
Do you know the riddle of steel?
Sam G. @ Feb 26th 2007 2:16PM
Crum!
deaftly @ Feb 26th 2007 1:50PM
you didnt even have to write anything with a pic like that, haha
aC @ Feb 26th 2007 2:09PM
>>Do you know the riddle of steel?
While kickass, the Arnie movies are NOT Conan, not even close (although the music was fitting, and like I said, kickass overall movie if it wasn't called Conan).
But other than that, I don't really know what the article said, I can't stop staring at the pic.
Right click > Save Pic...
haywood jablomey @ Feb 26th 2007 2:13PM
I hope there are mini-games in it like:
Outlasting the Masturbating Bear
Racing Gun Totin' Nascar Drivin' Jesus
Catching all of Vomiting Kermit's deposits in a bucket.
That'd be sweet.
Matt @ Feb 26th 2007 7:31PM
Yes, nice pic if you are gay. I don't mean that in an offensive way, I have no problem if you are. It's just that pic is homoerotic, so if everyone here is so fascinated by that pic, then maybe you should take this survey.
http://www.joystiq.com/2007/02/26/gay-gamer-survey-results-with-large-hetero-inclusion/
It's ok. Nobody cares. About 10% of males like the sight of half-naked muscular men carrying a long sword.
miles foreman @ Feb 26th 2007 2:31PM
RE: 5. Do you know the riddle of steel?
Posted at 1:29PM on Feb 26th 2007 by Crono
Thulsa Doom: Shall I tell you? It's the least I can do. Steel isn't strong, boy, flesh is stronger! Look around you. There, on the rocks; that beautiful girl. Come to me, my child...
[the girl jumps to her death]
Thulsa Doom: That is strength, boy! That is power! What is steel compared to the hand that wields it? Look at the strength in your body, the desire in your heart, I gave you this! Such a waste. Contemplate this on the tree of woe. Crucify him!
Also:
Mongol General: What is best in life?
Conan: To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women.
akira @ Feb 28th 2007 4:00AM
ha ha aaa hahahaha a
that pic made my day
pukgreenuniform @ Mar 1st 2007 1:16AM
They like it because its funny. Matt you are acting a bit oddly. Conan o brien is funny.