If there was one movie last year that was so bad it was good, that movie was Pacific Rim. Sure, there were tons of problems with the story telling and changing the rules as you went along, but there were giant robots fighting massive alien monsters – what more could we want? Well now, it seems Titanfall might also be playing that card.
The embargo-immune people of IGN managed to get an advanced copy of The Art of Titanfall book, due out for release 25 February. Based on the Boneyard map, set on Planet Leviathan in the Badlands system, we encounter monsters:
The planet is named after the local fauna, huge monsters that drove the IMC off-planet and forced them to abandon it. Their skeletal remains provide the backbone for the world and it looks spectacular. There’s art showing the IMC battling local flying creatures, while Leviathans disappear into the clouds in the background, looking reminiscent of the gargantuan creatures glimpsed at the end of Frank Darabont’s movie adaptation of The Mist.
[…] some of the creatures “will walk or fly around levels harmlessly until people interfere. Others will attack when you just stare at them.”
This introduces a whole new level of gameplay – beyond fighting militia and IMC, you might need to fend off “local fauna” in the form of giant monsters. I swear, Titanfall is sounding more and more like an awesome game if designed by a young boy. Not enough to have mecha, free-running stealth and tons of guns – it’s important to also throw in some monsters to kill. Titanfall is such a frenetic, testosterone-infused glory of a game – you can’t help but play it with a gleeful smile on your face.
Here, have a bit of a taste of the gameplay with the new TV spot. It doesn’t really capture the joy of the game, but for those who have played, it will remind you just how much fun you had.
Last Updated: February 20, 2014
Mossel
February 20, 2014 at 14:04
The diameter of my testicles increased after reading this.
RinceandLeSIGH
February 20, 2014 at 14:05
This could be a game changer. If I can punch a big monster in the face, well, I may have to get this game won’t I?!
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 20, 2014 at 14:20
The question is, would OVG punch you back?
RinceandLeSIGH
February 20, 2014 at 14:23
He would ‘want to’ punch me back? Dude, he’s raging like a fucking bull at the moment at AC4, he is NOT happy. Says he will never buy Ubisoft again.
TiMsTeR1033
February 20, 2014 at 14:24
but AC4 a great game is it not?
RinceandLeSIGH
February 20, 2014 at 14:25
It is, very much so. But in order to unlock all the upgrades for the ship you have to use Uplay. His words “You cannot fully upgrade your ship because the fuckers decided to make 3
of the 22 treasure maps that contain upgrade plans for the online mini
game only.”
TiMsTeR1033
February 20, 2014 at 14:28
So why doesn’t he just play online?
VampyreSquirrel
February 20, 2014 at 14:29
he has no connection @ home.
TiMsTeR1033
February 20, 2014 at 14:29
say that again ;P
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 20, 2014 at 14:32
It was nice knowing you Tim.
RinceandLeSIGH
February 20, 2014 at 14:35
*Edges away from Tim…
RinceandLeSIGH
February 20, 2014 at 14:36
Whoa bro *Walks slowly away…
Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja
February 20, 2014 at 14:37
I’m going to do a proper job of escaping the fallout. *Disconnects wireless*
RinceandLeSIGH
February 20, 2014 at 14:38
HAHAHAHA
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 20, 2014 at 14:44
You can come watch it from PCPenny Tower.
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 20, 2014 at 14:25
Why? It looked pretty damn good?
RinceandLeSIGH
February 20, 2014 at 14:26
It’s because he cannot get all the maps “You cannot fully upgrade your ship because the fuckers decided to make 3
of the 22 treasure maps that contain upgrade plans for the online mini
game only.”
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 20, 2014 at 14:28
Seriously? So you have to spend Ubipoints or whatever the hell they’re called to unlock them on Uplay? lol. Oh Ubisoft, why must you compete with EA & Origin.
RinceandLeSIGH
February 20, 2014 at 14:31
Something like that. You know what OVG is like and forced online play… Says he’s going to sell it now 0-O
TiMsTeR1033
February 20, 2014 at 14:29
sure you will memorize that saying after today!
TiMsTeR1033
February 20, 2014 at 14:07
What the heck was wrong with Pacific Rim?? Zoe are you mad???
RinceandLeSIGH
February 20, 2014 at 14:12
What he said. Movie rocked!
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
February 20, 2014 at 14:13
That movie appealed to my deep inner geek. Loved it!
TiMsTeR1033
February 20, 2014 at 14:15
It did! I can’t wait for the sequel and this year to see Guardians of the Galaxy and Transformers 4
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
February 20, 2014 at 14:16
Dude, Guardians of the Galaxy looks epic
“Oh sorry. I didn’t know how this machine worked”
RinceandLeSIGH
February 20, 2014 at 14:16
HAHAH!
RinceandLeSIGH
February 20, 2014 at 14:17
Man it looks so awesome!
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 20, 2014 at 14:20
That made me lol so hard.
RinceandLeSIGH
February 20, 2014 at 14:16
Damn bro, pity you are not in CT. Going to see it with all the lads!
TiMsTeR1033
February 20, 2014 at 14:21
Dude trust me I often wish I lived in Ct, esp to hang out with you fine chaps lol
Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja
February 20, 2014 at 14:10
I’m starting to sense a pattern here. Zoe posts an article and my money flies out from my wallet.
Coincidence?
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
February 20, 2014 at 14:13
You’re paying Zoe to write articles?
Zoe’s being paid off?!?!?!?!?!?!
Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
TiMsTeR1033
February 20, 2014 at 14:16
Id work for Tinkies and burger king burgers, but then I would prob be obese too. >_< Dammit always a con!
Kensei Seraph Moe Ninja
February 20, 2014 at 14:18
I can neither confirm nor deny your statement, but if I could I would confirm it.
Sir Rants A Lot Llew. Jelly!!!
February 20, 2014 at 14:13
I really need to get this game by the sounds of it
Alien Emperor Trevor
February 20, 2014 at 14:18
…
TiMsTeR1033
February 20, 2014 at 14:23
Gorgia! (Japanese accent)
trueLies
February 20, 2014 at 14:22
mechs with no destruction = fps with large models vs small models
not game changing and the sad AI will make the game noob only and farmville fanboys will love it
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
February 20, 2014 at 14:28
The embargo-immune people of IGN? I think you mean the PR-firm called IGN. 😛
ZumaIsPoes
February 20, 2014 at 14:28
i just used completed the lazy survey….
no adult entertainment section lol
oh the internet
TiMsTeR1033
February 20, 2014 at 14:32
If Oprah says it, then it must be true.
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2013/08/oprahtitanfall.jpg
B4d R0b0t
February 20, 2014 at 15:08
Oh shit, this is gonna be crazy!
Nigel
February 20, 2014 at 16:30
CRY SONY PONIES, CRY.
And I’m not a troll, coz I actually played the beta.
VampyreSquirrel
February 20, 2014 at 16:36
You’re still trolling unless if you played it on PC 😛
Nigel
February 21, 2014 at 15:02
I did
Cabbit
February 21, 2014 at 15:24
Damn you Titanfall, it’s already hard to say no you after playing the beta. And now this damn it. If I have that amount of money burning a hole in my pocket, then it’s going towards this game.