Elveon is an action-RPG title originally planned for the Xbox 360, PS3, and Windows platforms. While information about the game's progress has been nonexistent for quite some time, this wasn't always the case. In fact, the game has already had more than its share of screenshots and gameplay videos released to the public. A hard release date was announced at one point, but a delay inevitably followed. Even so, things have remained dormant since November of 2006 when the last known set of screens was put on public display. A year and a half later, little is known about Elveon's current state. With that in mind, if any of you are interested in paying 10TACLE Studios a visit to demand an update, just let me know. You bring the swords and battle-axes, I'll bring the beer.
Project Offset is yet another entry into the fantasy realm, this time in the form of a first person action game. While still undergoing development, it is common for games to be tagged with the term project followed by either the name of the developer or the graphics engine used to create the game. In this case, both apply. Developer Offset has never given its game an official title or a target release date, but they released just enough information about the game to get gamers excited about the project. While a lot of developers choose to string gamers along, releasing small bits of info here and there, almost nothing has come to light since the game's announcement in 2005. However, in February of this year, Sam McGrath of Offset Software announced that the company was being purchased by Intel of all companies. Although Sam promised gamers that Project Offset was "still going strong" in his announcement, the proof will be in the pudding. Sadly, we have seen no pudding. Where is Bill Cosby when we need him?
Along with the announcement of action-adventure title 2 Days to Vegas in 2005, developer Steel Monkeys released a number of astounding looking screenshots taken from their proprietary graphics engine and stated that its quality was a glimpse into the next generation of gaming. Obviously referring to the forthcoming Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, the game was planned for a PC release as well. Ironically, the console versions of the game have since been cancelled, but plans for an eventual PC release have not.
As expected with its presence in this article, things have been quiet on the game front ever since. However, earlier this year two leaked screenshots taken from the in-game environment made their way to the internet. While the rogue images did not mirror the quality of the previously released screens, they certainly did not look too shabby. If the final result falls somewhere in between the two, action junkies with some horse power inside their PC chassis should be very happy campers indeed.
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EddieTurner - Thursday, June 26, 2008 - link
Hardware indeed. But why do we spend our cash for powerhouse components to add to our rigs? Why the need for ultra expensive GPU's? Games. AnandTech is very much a game site, it's just been lacking a focus on the real reason visitors come here in the first place. Sure, it's about the hardware. But let's face it, it's gaming hardware and I say we talk about both. More importantly, Anand says we talk about both. : )Natfly - Friday, June 27, 2008 - link
I'd have to agree with the original post. Game reviews are fine, but when Anandtech averages less than one article a day you really lack good tech articles. Yeah games are one of the reasons people buy hardware, but you don't need to review games for that, just benchmark them.The recent GPU articles were excellent: very in-depth, well written and are why I continue to come to this site. But lately it seems that good tech articles are being replaced with Camera reviews, the Penny Arcade game review, and blog posts about Steve Jobs.
Meanwhile, articles like the month with ubuntu and the 780G/8200 chipset articles haven't seen the light of day. Articles like this one wouldn't be a problem if there were more of the actual meaty in-depth articles that used to be the focus of this site.
TejTrescent - Thursday, June 26, 2008 - link
I don't see the problem--honestly, I'm just glad to see there are other people still hoping Alan Wake comes out.at80eighty - Thursday, June 26, 2008 - link
christ man, ive been visiting this site for years, just stopped posting for about a year or more, but youre freaking kidding me if you think there still isnt a hardware focus herei also like the fact they dont mod critical posts like other pussy sites.
JarredWalton - Thursday, June 26, 2008 - link
Ah yes... you're referring to the four major GPU articles of the past two weeks, I assume? The stuff that we've been doing for YEARS. I don't really see how adding a new person to write about games is such a terrible thing. Don't like the content? Don't read the article. I can say for sure that having Eddie write this article in no way impacted any other editor at AnandTech, other than the hour or so I spent to proof and post his article.Sunrise089 - Thursday, June 26, 2008 - link
The comment is even more off base considering how deeply technical the GPU articles have been. If any site on the web did a better job of explaining the technical nuts and bolts of this product launch I haven't seen it.Eri Hyva - Thursday, June 26, 2008 - link
Wassup, Anand?
Bill paying your bills?
Where is the article?
Last time you informed us was in April.
http://www.anandtech.com/weblog/showpost.aspx?i=43...">http://www.anandtech.com/weblog/showpost.aspx?i=43...
And originally:
http://www.anandtech.com/weblog/showpost.aspx?i=38...">http://www.anandtech.com/weblog/showpost.aspx?i=38...
Are you going to do it?
Be a man,
Do It or Cancel It.
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some discussion 3 weeks ago, no reply from AT staff:
http://www.anandtech.com/weblog/showpost.aspx?i=45...">http://www.anandtech.com/weblog/showpost.aspx?i=45...
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at80eighty - Thursday, June 26, 2008 - link
i'll have what he's smoking!JarredWalton - Thursday, June 26, 2008 - link
You might want to pay attention to the authors of the various articles. As one of them (plus the guy that does a lot of the proofing and posting of articles for other editors), I can attest to the fact that Anand gives us a LOT of wiggle room in terms of what we write about. If you want to find out what's happening in regards to Ubuntu, email Ryan Smith. Posting comments in a totally unrelated article is silly, not to mention completely ineffective in getting information. After all, you don't email Dell technical support for help with your Toyota car, do you?4wardtristan - Thursday, June 26, 2008 - link
hhmm, i dunno, but in the past experiences that i have had with Aust. dell tech support, emailing Toyota with help for my dell pc may just be a option you know!