PSA: Red Faction's Ostrich Hammer is real -- Joystiq

PSA: Red Faction's Ostrich Hammer is real

by Richard Mitchell { Apr 3rd 2009 at 3:17PM }

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Just a quick note: Remember the Ostrich Hammer that was revealed on April Fools' Day for Red Faction: Guerrilla? Yeah, well it's real. We asked Volition if the ornithoid tool would actually be featured in the game. At the time, we were told that the team was waiting to see what the community's reaction would be. It seemed feasible, given that the developers had gone to the trouble to actually model it in the game.

It's more than feasible now, it's official. Volition has confirmed -- with new screenshots, no less -- that the Ostrich Hammer will be an unlockable in Red Faction: Guerrilla's multiplayer mode. On top of that, the devs are promising plenty of new info in the coming weeks regarding "more hammer unlocks, new modes" and changes made based on multiplayer beta feedback.

We suggest you spend the interim researching what other animals would make the best hammers

Gallery: Red Faction: Guerilla (The Ostrich Hammer)

Tags: red-faction, red-faction-guerrilla, thq, volition

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

F1: Basu Gasu Bakuhatsu @ Apr 3rd 2009 3:22PM

PETA's going to be pissed.

Babel @ Apr 3rd 2009 3:28PM

Birdfuck 'em.

Emperor_Den_Den @ Apr 3rd 2009 3:34PM

ostrichsize their asses

damien @ Apr 3rd 2009 4:01PM

I'm not sure this is going to upset PETA, still you never know. They are an extremist organization.

chispito @ Apr 3rd 2009 4:48PM

All the more reason to be excited.

This looks like the coolest thing since Rise of the Triad's Dog Mode.

Averna @ Apr 3rd 2009 7:32PM

Im kinda reminded of the Postal 'badger' weapon

thecraigkaufman @ May 15th 2009 10:05AM

for the record, im vegan, and i think this is amazing,

Shimrra @ Apr 3rd 2009 3:37PM

And then the gaming community wonders why video games isn't taken serious?

What I want to see is when you hit someone with the Ostrich Hammer you get a big puff or feathers that and the bird screams.

ice~ @ Apr 3rd 2009 3:39PM

Gaming doesn't have to be so serious, there's something called "fun" y'know...

reebo @ Apr 3rd 2009 3:41PM

Serious? Can you imagine being hit with a fucking ostrich? I don't think it gets much more serious than that.

Emperor_Den_Den @ Apr 3rd 2009 3:44PM

@Shimrra

bird fucc serious gaming

Alphathon @ Apr 3rd 2009 4:30PM

"And then the gaming community wonders why video games isn't taken serious?"

Do you even speak English? First, "isn't" should be "aren't" and "serious" should be "seriously". Second, that's not a question (why do so many people have problems with question marks?) Third, the "then" doesn't make sense as it's not a follow up to a previous comment and is not required anyway.*
/grammar nazi

Anyway, this looks like great fun. Reminds me of TimeSplitters, which is never a bad thing :)

*P.S. If you are not a native English speaker then it's understandable, so sorry if you're not.

Shimrra @ Apr 3rd 2009 4:48PM

sarcasm:
1: a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain

2 a: a mode of satirical wit depending for its effect on bitter, caustic, and often ironic language that is usually directed against an individual b: the use or language of sarcasm

Cause apparently some people dont seem to get it.

@ Alphathon - Heres some english for you...you ready...Your Mom's Box.
You need me to explain that to you there sonny boy? Maybe draw you a diagram there. Also correcting someones English does not make you look smart only pompous. :D So Say We All!

Snowblind @ Apr 3rd 2009 6:36PM

Sarcasm doesn't work on the internet, unless you're being *very* sarcastic.

There was no way to tell if you were being serious or not from your post, we can't tell what tone you're using. But it definitely didn't seem like a sarcastic remark, and you can't blame people for that.

And yes, correcting someones grammar/spelling online can be pretty pompous, but yours was particularly bad in that post and the negative remarks didn't help.

Averna @ Apr 3rd 2009 7:34PM

Box shouldn't have a capital B

*hides*

j.howlett @ Apr 3rd 2009 3:39PM

what were those birds they played with in alice in wonderland, flamingos? those would be nice

doreo @ Apr 3rd 2009 4:06PM

Gives new meaning to the saying "Choking the Chicken....ERRRR BIRD.....ERRRR OSTRICH.....ERRR HAMMER THING...."

Deeznuts420 @ Apr 3rd 2009 3:41PM

for a gajillion points.

Kamizar @ Apr 3rd 2009 3:41PM

Looks like they're going to have to go over those sales numbers, again.

Temidien @ Apr 3rd 2009 3:44PM

It's always nice to see developers reacting positively to fan demands. Even better that they're not treating this as DLC you have to purchase.

MystileArmor @ Apr 3rd 2009 9:34PM

I agree with you. Not only will they not dick people around like EA does, but they treat their fans in a very correct way.

I was in the beta for Red Faction. It was such a pleasant experience, not just because it was a good and fun game. The developers really listened to the fans feedback and issues and let people know what was going on etc. etc.

Just the way Volitions handles their potential customers and fanbase was incredibly satisfying. The way they treated me and others at that beta is what convinced me to buy this game at day one.

Rhamsey @ Apr 3rd 2009 3:44PM

this is awesome, the video hilarious and i cant wait to bird fuck someone. i er mean, nvm

Weezer @ Apr 3rd 2009 3:47PM

Need this game! Is that just a dead ostrich because you can notice that its feet are tied together. Somehow I don't think it would be quite as effective in real life, I've tried.

The Dark Wayne @ Apr 3rd 2009 3:49PM

wouldnt it be even better if they did put BIRDFUCKED! in there

Dirty @ Apr 3rd 2009 3:50PM

What happens when you hit someone in the balls with the ostrich hammer?

Ostrechtomy!?

ronald.raygun @ Apr 3rd 2009 4:46PM

ostrichsized followed by a nutshot? http://www.joystiq.com/2009/04/02/combat-arms-introduces-nut-shot-instant-kill/

mahouneko @ Apr 3rd 2009 3:59PM

Well, they've definitely sold the game to me now that the Ostrich Hammer is included.

inevercheckthis @ Apr 3rd 2009 4:01PM

@Dirty

I don't want to take away from your pun, but an " -ectomy" is the removal of something, usually during surgery. The prefix applies to what your removing, not how you're removing it.

Your "Ostrechtomy" would be removing his Ostrich.

oodlesofnoodles @ Apr 3rd 2009 4:23PM

I'm surprised no one thought of simply calling it "Flipping the Bird".

"Flip him the bird!"
*SQUAWK*

Dirty @ Apr 3rd 2009 4:24PM

Thats ok, Im retarded today. Someone must have put crack in my fun dip.

Dman @ Apr 3rd 2009 4:01PM

THANK YOU!
You have sealed the transaction between my wallet and this game, just for the joy of smacking some dudes around with an ostrich.
Also, it's pretty much guaranteed that the game's sales will be up about 1000%
If only halo did things like this with their hammer...