We're just not sure if we can get behind the aesthetic of the Yager-developed, 2K-published shooter Spec Ops: The Line which was officially revealed during last night's Spike Video Game Awards. It just looks way too gritty for us.
Now that we've gotten that pun we've been wanting to make since we first saw the game last night out of the way, we can tell you that the debut trailer is posted after the jump. Despite our irreverent panning during last night's festivities, it doesn't look half bad. According to the last screen of the trailer, it's coming to 360, PS3 and PC. Check out the video if you're a fan of sandy environments, ruined landscapes, female vocalists and egregious violations of the Geneva convention.
Update: We've added a hi-res version of the trailer above.
Actually, the game seems very familiar but done very well to me. Its as if every game before it has lead up to this. The game play and graphics seem work, especially the graphics. The whole desert thing might get a little tired, but who said that would be the only environment right? Anyway, it's not like there isn't much choice come 2010. Don't like it, don't buy it. Till then, piss off.
Oh shit I forgot about Other M. That game looks awesome
@tmac
Different people like different games. I would never spend $60 on Mass Effect 2 because I don't like those type of games. No More Heroes on the other hand is fresh and fun to me, so I'll be getting that.
Who cares if nothing was announced for the Wii? Nintendo fans (like me) will get all of our announcements at e3 like we always do. Nothing to see here, folks....
Shut that damn bitch up! I was trying to check out the details in the trailer but couldn't concentrate with the crap music and her howling in the background.
Yeah, at first I was like ??? But the humongous skyscrapers reminded me of the shows I've seen on Discovery and stuff. I always wonder when something like that would happen in Dubai. It's a terrible thought.
It was slightly weird that almost the entire trailer was gameplay. I didn't know it was Dubai, but now that I do, I'm hooked. Hopefully there'll be some Palm Island firefights, and you get to command an AC-130 or something over it.
Looks good, and I'm impressed that the studio is clearly confident in it enough to show us a trailer entirely of gameplay footage. That can only be good news right?
I'd love to see a PROPER Rainbow Six title again. Nothing would make me happier to lead 3 teams composed of various members, claling off waypoints, and giving Go Alpha/Bravo/Charlie/Delta codes or telling a Sniper to go Hot and hearing that BOOM with a "Target down" follow up. I'm getting an erection as I type this.
And, hell, although the planning map and various key presses really do need a mouse and keyboard to get 100% out of it I think with the trend of radial menus you can get around that for the subsequently dumbed down console versions.
Man, I hated Vegas.
Personally, I think the series peaked at Rogue Spear. I'd love to be proven wrong.
Yea dude the problem with that is the old Rainbow Six games was that they were so hardcore and so niche compared to RS3 and Vegas. The same can be said, to a lesser extend, about Ghost Recon and Splinter Cell. I highly doubt those series will ever go back to that.
Looks like a more individualistic conflict, unlike Call of Duty which was more all over the world. I kinda like the idea of being isolated to one major location, one major conflict, and continuing after one mysterious, potentially story driven goal. Overall I think this looks really interesting. Count me in so far.
Of all the trailers they had yesterday, only this one and the Star Wars one got me excited. The rest were ho-hum. I was majorly disappointed with the MoH trailer. I was hoping to see a bearded man and crazy action, instead, I saw what I thought was Modern Warfare 2.
{ Dec 13th 2009 at 12:30PM } 
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
sifer2400 @ Dec 13th 2009 12:37PM
seems Average
weezer6676 @ Dec 13th 2009 1:20PM
Seems above average to me, and a very above average spec ops game if you have ever played any.
Awetoebawt @ Dec 13th 2009 1:28PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiJ9fy1qSFI
sifer2400 @ Dec 13th 2009 1:42PM
lmao good one u can polish poop but this game has no chance
That Burning Sensation @ Dec 13th 2009 2:01PM
Actually, the game seems very familiar but done very well to me. Its as if every game before it has lead up to this. The game play and graphics seem work, especially the graphics. The whole desert thing might get a little tired, but who said that would be the only environment right? Anyway, it's not like there isn't much choice come 2010. Don't like it, don't buy it. Till then, piss off.
rubAdub72 @ Dec 14th 2009 11:55AM
It was actually the trailer that surprised me the most of all the VGA announcements.
had zero interest before, not a big fan of military shooters, but the setting is very imaginatve and it's a third-person game, i'll keep an eye on it.
Special Agent Steve @ Dec 13th 2009 12:38PM
I miss the old days when we were able to comment directly on the video.
*sigh* I had the best caption for this game.
styleznma @ Dec 14th 2009 7:04PM
While, what was it, just don't leave me hanging...
Special Agent Steve @ Dec 14th 2009 8:16PM
TBH, I completely forgot. But it was funny.
HighFiveJesus @ Dec 13th 2009 12:39PM
Poor Wii. They didn't announce ANYTHING for it. What have we to look forward to next year?? Galaxy 2. And.... another mario of some sort.
tmacairjordan87 @ Dec 13th 2009 12:48PM
That's pretty much it. Another Zelda at the end of the year if we're reeeeally lucky.
Darth Bradwart [Sega Fanboy] (XBL: Mr Bradster-PSN: Mister Bradster) @ Dec 13th 2009 1:30PM
Hey, maybe you guys will get a port of Modern Warfare 2...
CaramelZappa @ Dec 13th 2009 1:49PM
At least No More Heroes 2 comes out next month, if that's you're thing.
Darth Bradwart [Sega Fanboy] (XBL: Mr Bradster-PSN: Mister Bradster) @ Dec 13th 2009 2:18PM
Don't forget about Metroid: Other M.
tmacairjordan87 @ Dec 13th 2009 2:47PM
Hmmm do I spend my money on No More Heroes 2 or Mass Effect 2 next month, that's a tough choice :P
I guess it's impressive if you're a wii only owner.
CaramelZappa @ Dec 13th 2009 2:48PM
Oh shit I forgot about Other M. That game looks awesome
@tmac
Different people like different games. I would never spend $60 on Mass Effect 2 because I don't like those type of games. No More Heroes on the other hand is fresh and fun to me, so I'll be getting that.
Filthy Assistant, Mitey Pirate @ Dec 13th 2009 9:18PM
I'm getting both NMH2 and Mass Effect 2. Get a second paper route, scrub.
Sempuukyaku @ Dec 14th 2009 1:54AM
Who cares if nothing was announced for the Wii? Nintendo fans (like me) will get all of our announcements at e3 like we always do. Nothing to see here, folks....
Kleptomaniac @ Dec 13th 2009 12:42PM
Shut that damn bitch up! I was trying to check out the details in the trailer but couldn't concentrate with the crap music and her howling in the background.
Zsavior @ Dec 13th 2009 1:03PM
I am pretty sure the woman singing is Bjork, and I thought it kinda fit.
VeHeMeNcE @ Dec 13th 2009 1:15PM
Don't be hatin on Bjork.
That Burning Sensation @ Dec 13th 2009 2:03PM
As a dedicated metalhead even I like some of Bjork's stuff. So if you don't like Bjork there migh just be something wrong with YOU.
VeHeMeNcE @ Dec 13th 2009 3:12PM
Same here, Burning. I listen to some really extreme stuff. Lots of death metal and such....but Bjork is great. She's a very talented vocalist.
Shadowbender (Nelson Is Behind You) @ Dec 13th 2009 3:54PM
Bjork rules all with her mind-bending music.
wisconsinista @ Dec 13th 2009 12:43PM
A battle in sand-blasted Dubai? Count me in.
cheese @ Dec 13th 2009 12:53PM
Yeah, at first I was like ??? But the humongous skyscrapers reminded me of the shows I've seen on Discovery and stuff. I always wonder when something like that would happen in Dubai. It's a terrible thought.
CmpingSmktrd#48 @ Dec 13th 2009 1:26PM
Terrible?
More like Orgasmic.
CH3BURASHKA @ Dec 13th 2009 3:36PM
It was slightly weird that almost the entire trailer was gameplay. I didn't know it was Dubai, but now that I do, I'm hooked. Hopefully there'll be some Palm Island firefights, and you get to command an AC-130 or something over it.
Jake @ Dec 13th 2009 6:29PM
Looks good, and I'm impressed that the studio is clearly confident in it enough to show us a trailer entirely of gameplay footage. That can only be good news right?
Needs more brown though...
APReynolds @ Dec 13th 2009 12:45PM
It might just be because of the trailer, but this game looks awesome.
Phix @ Dec 13th 2009 12:45PM
Generic.
To the MAX!
Anthony M. @ Dec 13th 2009 12:47PM
If by serious business you mean crap, sure thing boss.
Nathan @ Dec 13th 2009 12:49PM
Medal of Gears of Modern Warfare?
Ryan @ Dec 13th 2009 12:58PM
Yeah, That about sums it up.
Its too bad there wasnt a new clancy title annouced. I am looking forward to the next rainbow six, they are ditching the whole vegas thing.
sonicspike41 - Darth Bradwart's unofficial upvote supplies @ Dec 13th 2009 1:00PM
Not that I approve, but if you're gonna do it, do it right!
Call of the Conduit Gears of Modern Halozone
Nathan @ Dec 13th 2009 1:04PM
Maybe there should be some 50 Cent - Blood in the Sand thrown in too
McWilly @ Dec 13th 2009 1:06PM
Seemed more like Army of Two than any of those.
Phix @ Dec 13th 2009 1:16PM
@Ryan
I'd love to see a PROPER Rainbow Six title again. Nothing would make me happier to lead 3 teams composed of various members, claling off waypoints, and giving Go Alpha/Bravo/Charlie/Delta codes or telling a Sniper to go Hot and hearing that BOOM with a "Target down" follow up. I'm getting an erection as I type this.
And, hell, although the planning map and various key presses really do need a mouse and keyboard to get 100% out of it I think with the trend of radial menus you can get around that for the subsequently dumbed down console versions.
Man, I hated Vegas.
Personally, I think the series peaked at Rogue Spear. I'd love to be proven wrong.
kenny goo @ Dec 13th 2009 1:24PM
@ Phix
Yea dude the problem with that is the old Rainbow Six games was that they were so hardcore and so niche compared to RS3 and Vegas. The same can be said, to a lesser extend, about Ghost Recon and Splinter Cell. I highly doubt those series will ever go back to that.
SAL @ Dec 13th 2009 1:01PM
Female vocalists? Thats BJORK!! Joystiq u suck.
Abi @ Dec 13th 2009 1:05PM
Looks good, highly realistic gameplay. Looks fun, not so serious and technical like MW2.
A 3rd person military-type shooter? Count me in.
kenny goo @ Dec 13th 2009 1:17PM
Looks like a more individualistic conflict, unlike Call of Duty which was more all over the world. I kinda like the idea of being isolated to one major location, one major conflict, and continuing after one mysterious, potentially story driven goal. Overall I think this looks really interesting. Count me in so far.
james @ Dec 13th 2009 1:20PM
gritty but kind of amazing. I love the setting and will be keeping my eye on this.
The_Lam @ Dec 13th 2009 1:23PM
Of all the trailers they had yesterday, only this one and the Star Wars one got me excited. The rest were ho-hum. I was majorly disappointed with the MoH trailer. I was hoping to see a bearded man and crazy action, instead, I saw what I thought was Modern Warfare 2.
weezer6676 @ Dec 13th 2009 1:25PM
You forgot to add GRAW somewhere in there.
Anemos @ Dec 13th 2009 1:29PM
I like the dance he does in the walkway when the when the windows explode.
Chibi Chaingun - blackhivemedia.com @ Dec 13th 2009 1:55PM
Boogie-woogie!
cylet @ Dec 13th 2009 1:31PM
OH MAN I LOVE THIS ONE!
Xeones25 @ Dec 13th 2009 1:33PM
I think the game looks pretty awesome. I'll definitely keep my eye on it.
Levi @ Dec 13th 2009 1:40PM
I dunno how you guys could call this average. I had to watch it twice to try to determine if those were real gameplay shots. It looks friggin great