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Syndicate successor Kickstarted

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At the beginning of this month we told you about Satellite Reign, a new game from the creator of Syndicate Wars.  Well, the real-time, class-based cyberpunk strategy game was thoroughly kicked in its starters.  Yup, it’s fully funded.

I really like that games are giving us more options lately.  This game is built around freedom to play according to your style – you can go in strong and heavy or subtle and stealthy.  It sounds somewhat similar to Watch Dogs, and it will be interesting to compare.  The explanation of the game world is:

The world’s governments are controlled by mega-corporations, democracy to the highest bidder. Society is structured for the benefit of those in power. The poor exist in the dark squalid underbelly of the city, while the wealthy swim in opulence and luxury on the upper tiers, and the vast middle-class are too comfortable with their lives of convenience to see the world for what it really is. Corporate police patrol the streets, brutally maintaining the status quo, all under the guise of keeping the people safe.

The time for change is now, as a mysterious organisation rises from the slums of the city. They’ll have to bribe, steal, hack and augment their way through the barriers between them and their ultimate goal…but what are they trying to achieve?  To free the masses from the corporate stranglehold, or to take control for themselves?  That, is up to you.

How you do that, is up to you.  You can use brute force or espionage – propaganda is even a tool at your disposal.  I’ve gotta say, this game looks rather impressive to me.  It’s no wonder that the Kickstarter population approved!  They managed to meet and exceed their £350,000 goal, and the game is looking even better than when they first started looking for money.  Here is a gameplay visualization trailer:

And here is some impressive artwork.  

 

 

You can still throw money at them if you’re so inclined.  Otherwise, you can wait for the game to come out on PC, Mac and Linux.

Last Updated: July 25, 2013

32 Comments

  1. Admiral Chief Minion 47

    July 25, 2013 at 13:02

    YESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYESYES

    OH WHAT SWEEET NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Zoe made my day!!!

    Reply

  2. Admiral Chief Minion 47

    July 25, 2013 at 13:02

    (youtube vid embedding no worky)

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    • Gavin Mannion

      July 25, 2013 at 13:25

      Stupid Geoff is at an event… let’s all blame him

      Reply

      • Admiral Chief Minion 47

        July 25, 2013 at 13:26

        Tar and feathers when he doth return!!!

        Reply

  3. Admiral Chief Minion 47

    July 25, 2013 at 13:03

    Man that Support Head Aug looks eina…

    Reply

  4. Rudi

    July 25, 2013 at 13:07

    Oh happy days! I hope the things says “selected” when you click on an agent!

    Reply

    • Admiral Chief Minion 47

      July 25, 2013 at 13:10

      You sir, deserve an upvote just for that!

      Reply

    • RinceandLeSIGH

      July 25, 2013 at 13:16

      YES! Small things like that man, small things like that!

      Reply

      • Admiral Chief Minion 47

        July 25, 2013 at 13:19

        LOL, sounds like you are used to hearing that…

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        • ElimiNathan

          July 25, 2013 at 13:24

          😀

          Reply

        • RinceandLeSIGH

          July 25, 2013 at 13:27

          No, that’s the problem these days 🙁 #foreveralone

          Reply

        • Ultimo_Cleric N7

          July 25, 2013 at 13:28

          Oh no he didnt!

          Reply

    • Admiral Chief Minion 47

      July 25, 2013 at 13:29

      Or saying my favourite thing:

      “LR RIFLE”

      Reply

  5. ElimiNathan

    July 25, 2013 at 13:12

    WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

    Reply

  6. ElimiNathan

    July 25, 2013 at 13:14

    This has really made my day, wow

    Reply

    • Admiral Chief Minion 47

      July 25, 2013 at 13:15

      I know right? So awesome. My long lost dream is coming true!!!

      Reply

    • Trevor Davies

      July 25, 2013 at 13:21

      Mine too, with a few days to go as well. Gameplay concept video looks sweet!

      Reply

  7. Spathi

    July 25, 2013 at 13:16

    First Star Control 2, and now this! Whoooot! Hoping for Wing Commander next 🙂

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    • Admiral Chief Minion 47

      July 25, 2013 at 13:19

      Right on!

      Reply

    • Brady miaau

      July 25, 2013 at 13:27

      “Wing Commander” on the way, Mr Chris Roberts at the helm

      Reply

      • Spathi

        July 25, 2013 at 13:32

        Hehe, kinda correct! But I want a single player game with a blue haired hero, the Kilrathi and cheesy cutscenes!

        BUT, I will settle for Star Citizen any day 🙂

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        • Brady miaau

          July 25, 2013 at 14:56

          well, yes. But you cannot recapture your youth and in my view, your memory is greater than any game could possibly hold up to.

          If you understand twisted, the version of English I am now using.

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          • Spathi

            July 25, 2013 at 15:11

            Huh?

            And yes, I know it is more a nostalgic thing. Still, an expansive single player campaign for Star Citizen would be nice.

          • Brady miaau

            July 25, 2013 at 17:23

            it would be, yes. Here is hoping.

  8. RinceandLeSIGH

    July 25, 2013 at 13:16

    Right, now to save for a PC that isn’t powered by coal…

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    • Trevor Davies

      July 25, 2013 at 13:24

      How about something that has the infinite power of the cloud? 😀

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      • RinceandLeSIGH

        July 25, 2013 at 13:28

        Hahaha! Indeed.

        Reply

      • Admiral Chief Minion 47

        July 25, 2013 at 13:28

        I had some beans earlier, I gots your “cloud” riiiight here

        Reply

  9. Brenz

    July 25, 2013 at 13:22

    Oh my gawd that looks so awesome!
    Ive just had some old school syndicate flashbacks, but im awake again and will be following this one.

    Reply

  10. Ultimo_Cleric N7

    July 25, 2013 at 13:27

    I WANT THIS NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!

    Reply

  11. OminousRain

    July 25, 2013 at 13:27

    Propaganda! Propaganda FOR ALL!!!! 🙂

    Reply

  12. AndrewJacksonZA

    July 25, 2013 at 13:39

    I WANTED TO GIVE THEM $7801!!! I less than threed Syndicate! 🙂

    Reply

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