Rogue Warrior is a tactical shooter based on a series of books written by former Navy SEAL Richard Marcinko. Players will assume the role of Marcinko in the game's story driven campaign. Though the screenshot above depicts an over-the-shoulder point of view, Rogue Warrior is labeled as a first person shooter and there are more shots out there that support this. The game was announced in August of 2006 by developer Zombie, whose last update landed several multiplayer screenshots like the one above on any number of gaming sites the following November. Since then, Rogue Warrior's fluctuating release dates have been the only indication of the game's eventual release. Today, you'll find nothing but the three letters TBA next to the title wherever info about the game is posted.
If you were fortunate enough to get your hands on 2005's over-the-top action title Total Overdose: A Gunslinger's Tale in Mexico, this entry may raise an eyebrow or two. Released for the PS2 and Xbox consoles, as well as PC, the game's plot had you playing an undercover DEA agent infiltrating various drug cartels in Mexico. While many may have perceived Total Overdose as a budget title, it provided some great fun with its adult humor, cavalier gunplay reminiscent of the film Desperado starting Antonio Banderas, and a surprisingly deep combo system. Shortly after the game hit the shelves, SCi Entertainment (a.k.a. Eidos Interactive) announced that part two of the game was already in development. Two and half years later, we have heard neither hide nor hair of the game. When it finally does resurface, a shot of tequila is definitely in order.
With the film Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull released this year, you'd think that it would accompany a movie tie-in game, as most worthy blockbusters do. Sadly, the vast majority of them just plain suck. Although fans of the film series did see Lego Indiana Jones, those expecting a more realistic gaming experience were left in the dust. While no release strategy is known of Lucas Arts' forthcoming Indiana Jones game, one has to wonder why it was not available at such an opportune time. And continue to wonder we shall. For those of you who can't wait to break out your bullwhip once again, there is a great looking tech-demo showing off the game's combat system out there that will whet your appetite until more information comes to light.
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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...
)
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!