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Sin Episodes Q&A

by Chris Remo Jan 30, 2006 3:11pm CST tags: SIN Episodes
Shacker onethumb has posted some answers regarding Ritual's SiN Episodes: Emergence in chatty. They come straight from Ritual. Informative!
"Good to see OneThumb is still around..cannot wait to play this!!"5 Comments

SiN Episodes Impressions

by Maarten Goldstein Jan 27, 2006 2:53pm CST tags: SIN Episodes
Shacker sicko got to play the first SiN Episodes episode, Emergence, yesterday and has posted some impressions here which say the game is looking pretty good. His brother onethumb also has impressions, posted over on his blog.
"man how great would it be to have a brother to geek out with on shacknews and get to go and play ..."9 Comments

SiN Episodes Site Update

by Maarten Goldstein Jan 26, 2006 11:05am CST tags: SIN Episodes
The SiN Episodes website has been updated, offering a variety of new items. The gallery page has a single new screenshot, you can find a new music track here and there is a new blog update. According to lead game designer Shawn Ketcherside "There's still some additional polish and tweaks that need to be done, a few assets still need to trickle in, and of course, we need to wipe out our bugs. At any rate the game is stable, looks great, and most importantly, is fun".
"Really glad to see how much time is being given to iterate until its perfected. I've seen early v..."20 Comments

On SiN Episodes' Dynamic Difficulty System

by Maarten Goldstein Jan 20, 2006 4:46pm CST tags: SIN Episodes
Ritual community site Ritualistic has been updated with an article on the dynamic difficulty system that Ritual is putting into SiN Episodes. The game keeps statistics on everything you do in the game combat wise, and adjusts on the fly whether to make the game easier or more difficult for you. On example mentioned is enemies dropping more health packs upon being killed if the system notices you are constantly low on health.
"Seems like a good idea, but I think there still should be an overall difficulty setting to set a ..."31 Comments

SiN Episodes Preview

by Maarten Goldstein Jan 19, 2006 7:18pm CST tags: SIN Episodes
GameDaily has the latest SiN Episodes preview, offering impressions of the build on display at the recent Consumer Electronics Show.
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SiN Episodes Preview

by Maarten Goldstein Jan 10, 2006 9:00am CST tags: SIN Episodes
GameSpy is the latest site to post a SiN Episodes preview, checking out the first episode Emergence at the Consumer Electronics Show.
"" Ritual is doing the same thing for gaming, and judging by what we've seen at, could have a huge..."6 Comments

SiN Episodes Previews

by Maarten Goldstein Jan 07, 2006 8:59am CST tags: SIN Episodes
IGN and GameSpot have posted their previews of SiN Episodes, offering impressions of the build on display at the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show.
"Not to be too judgemental already but that gameplay footage was extremly underwhelming... Wher..."14 Comments

SiN Episodes Preview

by Maarten Goldstein Jan 06, 2006 5:54am CST tags: SIN Episodes
1UP has a SiN Episodes preview posted, offering their impressions of the game after seeing it at CES. The article touches on the game's weapons, environmental interactivity, gameplay, the SiN feel, adjusting difficulty and possible Xbox 360 plans. Video footage is included as well.
"This shouldn't be just a short blurb, this should get a big news post. First video footage of SiN..."25 Comments

SiN Episodes Delay

by Maarten Goldstein Dec 16, 2005 4:51pm CST tags: CPL, SIN Episodes, Delay
It's not very surprising considering there are only a few weeks left in 2005, but fan site Ritualistic is reporting that SiN Episodes has been delayed and is now due early 2006. Ritualistic also mentions that the game will be shown at the latest CPL event in Dallas tomorrow.
"Now which one of you shackers will be attending this Dallas CPL?"27 Comments

SiN Episodes Q&A

by Maarten Goldstein Dec 04, 2005 2:35pm CST tags: SIN Episodes
Gameguru Mania is the latest site with a SiN Episodes Q&A, asking Ritual's Levelord about this Source Engine powered project. Questions are about the differences between developing seven years ago and now, the reasons for doing an episodic game, environmental interactivity, game length, and weapons.
"It's not even fair for him to say those types of things (release date) I got my hopes all up."7 Comments

SiN Episodes Screenshot

by Maarten Goldstein Dec 03, 2005 8:55am CST tags: Valve, Steam, SIN Episodes
There's a new Valve news update available through Steam. It offers a new screenshot from Ritual's SiN Episodes, and also mentions that Darwinia is now available for pre-order. Until December 14, the game will cost $19.99.
" zzzz.....oh it's delivered by Steam.....back to sleep......zzzzz Its shit like Ste..."27 Comments

SiN Episodes Screenshots

by Maarten Goldstein Nov 30, 2005 11:11am CST tags: Screenshots, SIN Episodes
Ritual Entertainment sends along word that the SiN Episodes website has been updated, offering four new screenshots from the upcoming Emergence episode.

There is also a new Q&A on Ritualistic answering fan submitted questions. Topics include game world interactivity, Action-based Outcomes, difficulty levels, Source Engine modifications, release plans, porting the original SiN to Source, and SDK plans.

"Who cares how it looks? - it looks FUN - and it's on steam - so lazy fuckers like me can just cli..."60 Comments

SiN Episodes Blog Update

by Maarten Goldstein Nov 16, 2005 3:38pm CST tags: SIN Episodes
The SiN Episodes website has been updated, offering a new blog update by lead designer Shawn Ketcherside. He talks about recent voice over recording session, and how other elements of the project are coming together.
"They also said they're not even alpha yet and that some of the models in the current build are st..."6 Comments

SiN Episodes Screenshots

by Maarten Goldstein Nov 15, 2005 1:06pm CST tags: Screenshots, SIN Episodes
Ritual has released four new SiN Episodes screenshots, apparently kickstarting a regular stream of media from the Source Engine powered game. A new Q&A about SiN Episodes can be found over at Ritualistic, where they talked to various Ritual employees.

"Not sure I would showcase that first screenshot, with such obviously wonky ragdoll issues on two ..."114 Comments

SiN Episodes Blog Update

by Maarten Goldstein Oct 28, 2005 9:59am CST tags: SIN Episodes
The SiN Episodes blog on the game's official website has been updated, offering a new update on this Source Engine powered episodic project. Lead game designer Shawn Ketcherside writes about getting closer to alpha, finishing up the script and plans for new media.
"I hope this game will be the last one I purchase this year (ie. December release, after I've purc..."5 Comments

SiN Episodes Preview

by Maarten Goldstein Oct 19, 2005 8:55am CST tags: SIN Episodes
There's a SiN Episodes preview on Computer & Video Games, talking to the guys at Ritual about their upcoming episodic shoote.
"I keep reading the reviews of this and keep waiting, but when will it be here :( Also, the ide..."2 Comments

SiN Episodes Blog Update

by Maarten Goldstein Oct 12, 2005 3:07pm CST tags: SIN Episodes
The first SiN Episodes blog update since August 31 is now available at the game's official website, offering an update on Ritual's episodic shooter. The update touches on dynamic difficulty, playtesting, and the fact that "steady progress" is being made.
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SiN Episodes Diary

by Steve Gibson Sep 01, 2005 12:21pm CST tags: SIN Episodes
The latest SiN Episodes diary showed up late yesterday with word that gameplay is complete on the first episode. There isnt any indication of release date but it probably isnt terribly far away.
"September or October. No matter when it comes out, I'll be waiting with my e-card Mastercard."2 Comments

SiN Episodes Preview

by Maarten Goldstein Aug 30, 2005 9:54am CST tags: Valve, Steam, SIN Episodes
1UP's Valve week continues with a look at episodic content on Steam, specifically Ritual's SiN Episodes. The article includes a video interview with Ritual's Tom Mustaine who offers some more info about the project.
"Personally, i dont have time to play 15+ games these days and my attention span is getting shorte..."22 Comments

SiN Episodes Site Update

by Maarten Goldstein Aug 26, 2005 1:10pm CST tags: SIN Episodes
The SiN Episodes website has been updated, offering among other things a developer blog, a fan site kit, and game concept art. There is also a multiplayer survey. The first SiN Episodes release will not contain multiplayer, but Ritual does want to add multiplayer modes to future episodes.
"I probably won't hand out my money for this one due to the fact that I have to wait months and mo..."37 Comments
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