Which, if we're reading 1UP's interview with executive producer Alan Tuscan correctly, is to "add the polish." They must be having a devil of a time finding a translator, eh?
But seriously, folks, Army of Two has been delayed until the first quarter of 2008. While those looking forward to the co-op macho men antics of the high-profile shooter will restrain their bitter tears until they're alone, EA's November bail-out is probably for the best. "This is an important new IP for us and we don't want to spoil it," says Tuscan, displaying full awareness of the competition found in Halo 3 and even Gears of War. "Are they setting the bar at a certain level? Sure. But that's the bar we're hitting anyway -- it's the bar we were aiming for even before seeing these games."
Though it sounds like a slight against the game, it's clear that nobody is going to miss Army of Two in a holiday brimming with a ludicrous number of $60 epics, least of all an unpolished version of it. Let's hope a few more publishers realize the calendar goes on after you page past the holiday months.
[Thanks, Corey]
Reader Comments (26)
Posted: Oct 22nd 2007 6:01PM (Unverified) said
Nuts. I was looking for a good co-op game for this Christmas and it was either going to be this or Haze. I guess Haze wins by default. Ah well....I was probably going to go for Haze anyway.
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Posted: Oct 22nd 2007 6:01PM (Unverified) said
From what I've seen of the game, this seems like a wise decision.
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Posted: Oct 22nd 2007 7:16PM (Unverified) said
I actually got confused with Kayne and Lynch, so ignore what I said earlier.
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Posted: Oct 22nd 2007 6:07PM Shagittarius said
Other games I'd like to see delayed till next year:
Kane & Lynch
Conan
Timeshift
Blacksite: Area 51
Soldier of Fortune: Pay Back
Time Crisis 4
The Witcher
These are titles I would probably buy if there was a game drought at the time but will pass over when there are lots of really good games out there.
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Kane & Lynch
Conan
Timeshift
Blacksite: Area 51
Soldier of Fortune: Pay Back
Time Crisis 4
The Witcher
These are titles I would probably buy if there was a game drought at the time but will pass over when there are lots of really good games out there.
Posted: Oct 22nd 2007 6:14PM (Unverified) said
same with me
i'll probably pick them up eventually during a game drought next year, but not for full price
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i'll probably pick them up eventually during a game drought next year, but not for full price
Posted: Oct 22nd 2007 6:11PM (Unverified) said
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUUAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUGHHHHHHHHHHHH
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Posted: Oct 22nd 2007 6:30PM aristokrat said
Now I'll have time to replace my departed co-op partner. Damn graduation and people going out and getting real jobs and not continuing on the college lifestyle.
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Posted: Oct 22nd 2007 6:45PM LAZoftheTamarinds said
Well this sucks. I really wanted to play it but at leat it'll give them time to fix any bugs, glitches etc.
-Box art is cool by the way.
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-Box art is cool by the way.
Posted: Oct 22nd 2007 6:53PM carg0 said
it never ceases to amaze me as to how stupid gamers are.
has everyone already forgotten about another certain FPS that was supposed to "set new standards, raise the bar" and do all this other bullshit for the genre? It too got all kinds of unwarranted hype and (not surprisingly) crashed 'n burned after release.
I'll give you a hint: It was also published by EA early last year.
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has everyone already forgotten about another certain FPS that was supposed to "set new standards, raise the bar" and do all this other bullshit for the genre? It too got all kinds of unwarranted hype and (not surprisingly) crashed 'n burned after release.
I'll give you a hint: It was also published by EA early last year.
Posted: Oct 22nd 2007 6:53PM (Unverified) said
Lawled at ur joke, Ludwig. Polish. hee hee hee. You sir, are a cunning linguist.
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Posted: Oct 22nd 2007 6:55PM (Unverified) said
i'll take another hint please, or you could just tell me.
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Posted: Oct 22nd 2007 7:26PM QuePasa87 said
As I am very low on $ lately, this is good news to me. I already plan on getting the following next month:
cod4
crysis
ut3
kane&lynch
assassin's creed
mass effect
uncharted
mario galaxy
so this makes my wallet pretty happy; however, I don't know if I can even get all of these =(
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cod4
crysis
ut3
kane&lynch
assassin's creed
mass effect
uncharted
mario galaxy
so this makes my wallet pretty happy; however, I don't know if I can even get all of these =(
Posted: Oct 22nd 2007 11:25PM (Unverified) said
Well..............I guessssssssssss =( Damn I was looking forward to this but in a way its ok Ill still have GHIII and COD4, maybe ass-ass-inns creed =) too save me a little dough on not having to pick this one up. Yeah it better be damned well polished thats all I know!!
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Posted: Oct 23rd 2007 8:27AM (Unverified) said
I think this is a very smart move. I would have never bought this game this month. I mean, already too busy with Halo 3 and Orange Box. Already pre-ordered Mass Effect and Assasins Creed.
I mean how many games can I play? Besides I can't buy more than 2 games a month. So I was planning on getting this later. This delay is perfect because I can buy it now in a month with no good games comming out. :)
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I mean how many games can I play? Besides I can't buy more than 2 games a month. So I was planning on getting this later. This delay is perfect because I can buy it now in a month with no good games comming out. :)
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