So Sunset Overdrive, anyone excited? Anyone remember what it is or what platform it is coming to? Don’t feel bad if the answer is no as we’ve heard absolutely nothing about it since that announcement trailer way back at E3 last year.
As a quick reminder, here’s that trailer again.
So yes the massive open world, multiplayer, parkour shooter that is chock-full of insanity. I remember being very interested in the game back then but then everything went quiet and I completely forgot about it.
That is until the marketing machine behind the game started up a few hours ago with a brand new twitter account for their mascot, Fizziel, who has been tweeting at members of the gaming press and industry for a couple of hours now.
He has also advertised their brand new site which lets us know that Sunset Overdrive is going to be at the following conferences in the next few months.
- E3 – 9th of June
- San Diego Comic Con – 24th July
- Gamescom – 13th August
- Seattle PAX – 30th August
The game’s plot, as far as I can make out, is that a new energy drink called OverCharge from Fizzco is released and is turning people into monsters in the world. You and a scattering of other survivors are going to need to clean up this town using your parkour skills and some very entertaining weaponry.
The game is going to be steeped in humour as can be seen by some of the key places you can visit including.
Japanese Heritage Museum
Want to delve into a lively and fascinating culture? Want to appear more sophisticated on your next date? Want to make penance for the joke that didn’t seem racist at the time, but in retrospect was pretty racist? Then get trapped in the Japanese Heritage Museum! Entrance is free, but Cherry Blossom selfies are $5 apiece.
Sunset City Park and Play Area
Virtual reality may be the primary babysitter for kids these days, but why not take them to the lovely Sunset City Park & Play Area? Let them experience real grass, real air, and real pain from falling off of metal contraptions. There’s only 5 billion more years till the sun expands into a Red Giant, so enjoy it while it lasts!
Wondertown Land
WonderTown Land puts the “mint” in “Amusement Park.” Enjoy cutting-edge rides, fairly-priced Farmer Fong Dogs, and fairly-rigged carnival games! Few joys match up to being strapped into a metal car by a minimum wage-earning teen and sent speeding down a tower made of wood. Vomiting is optional, but encouraged.
Nothing much else has been said about this Xbox One exclusive but seeing that they are going to be at E3 with us and that Darryn needs some mind-altering drinks we’ll definitely keep you up to date with this interesting title.
Last Updated: May 6, 2014
Admiral Chief in Space
May 6, 2014 at 11:34
Never heard of it
Hammersteyn
May 6, 2014 at 12:08
I bet Pieter Kruger has.
Wincethis
May 6, 2014 at 12:09
Haven’t seen him in a while… I wonder if Banana Jim is on holiday OPPS!
Umar Returns
May 6, 2014 at 11:34
Gavin sure is asking a lot today if we’re excited
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VampyreSquirrel
May 6, 2014 at 11:37
Yeah… asking if we’re excited about a lot of things… it’s too much for a Tuesday.
Admiral Chief in Space
May 6, 2014 at 11:37
I’m excited about the midweek offday
VampyreSquirrel
May 6, 2014 at 11:42
So am I… but I’ll be studying when not voting as I’m writing an exam on Friday.
Admiral Chief in Space
May 6, 2014 at 11:42
Doh!
Whatchoo writing?
VampyreSquirrel
May 6, 2014 at 11:44
a Server 2012 exam… should be fun
Admiral Chief in Space
May 6, 2014 at 12:04
Which one?
VampyreSquirrel
May 6, 2014 at 13:01
First one… 70-410… gotta start somewhere 😛
Admiral Chief in Space
May 6, 2014 at 13:06
Lol, I’m doing the same this year, fumbling around in the dark with my 2012 servers is irritating me
VampyreSquirrel
May 6, 2014 at 13:33
I’ve got a few virtuals setup, full CBT’s, books, etc… helps a kak load.
Admiral Chief in Space
May 6, 2014 at 13:39
Heh, I have 3 production servers that I have to keep operational, the rest are running 2008, that I’m sorted with
Wincethis
May 6, 2014 at 11:56
Woodwork?
Umar Returns
May 6, 2014 at 11:42
Goodluck with your Grade 9 exams bro
VampyreSquirrel
May 6, 2014 at 11:44
lol… would be really bad if I was still in Grade 9 seeing as I’m almost 30.
Umar Returns
May 6, 2014 at 11:46
Lol At least you will be the only person in the class that’s gotten laid
VampyreSquirrel
May 6, 2014 at 11:48
Lol! I wouldn’t be too sure about that one. I would however be the only one that’s married.
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 6, 2014 at 11:48
Not Parow High.
Umar Returns
May 6, 2014 at 12:15
Loooool truth…capetonians will understand
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 6, 2014 at 11:43
Best thing about voting tomorrow: my voting station is not even 50m away from my front door.
Tulipdame
May 6, 2014 at 16:51
Same here. Lol.
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 6, 2014 at 11:42
…
Gavin Mannion
May 6, 2014 at 11:51
Yeah I need some excitement in my life… ENTERTAIN ME
Wincethis
May 6, 2014 at 11:56
I thought that’s what we did on a daily basis? #lies
Hammersteyn
May 6, 2014 at 12:08
I give you a gorilla almost kidnapping a man
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Umar Returns
May 6, 2014 at 12:14
Shall I dance like a monkey M’lord
Gavin Mannion
May 6, 2014 at 12:24
that will suffice for now
Wincethis
May 6, 2014 at 11:55
WIN
Admiral Chief in Space
May 6, 2014 at 11:36
Looks fun though
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 6, 2014 at 11:41
Oh please, any sugary cold drink is a mind-altering drink for Darryn.
Kromas
May 6, 2014 at 11:42
Comedy at the end of the world. My faveroute genre in both games and movies.
Rikus
May 6, 2014 at 11:51
This is the game I would buy an Xbone for….seriously. Is that excited enough?
Wincethis
May 6, 2014 at 11:57
I think Gavin’s been hitting the salty snax a bit too much in recent days..
Anon A Mouse
May 6, 2014 at 11:58
He watched the LFC game last night, all the excitement poured out of him in the end.
Wincethis
May 6, 2014 at 11:58
HAHA. Shame 🙂
Alien Emperor Trevor
May 6, 2014 at 12:23
The LHC is more exciting to watch than LFC.
FoxOneZA
May 6, 2014 at 13:39
I haven’t heard a LFC fan speak all day 😀
Jonah Cash
May 6, 2014 at 16:26
Thought it was a car game again??????? Huh, doesn’t interest me at all!! SORRY
Tulipdame
May 6, 2014 at 16:52
I am very excited about this. I just hope there will be an offline mode too. Even though I have interwebs, I prefer singleplayer. But if its only multiplayer, I will still get it