[PC] [360] [PS3] Bulletstorm

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http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2010 ... nibals.ars

Painkiller meets Gears? Bulletstorm brings guns, cannibals

With the inevitable official announcement of Gears of War 3 on the way, Epic has announced that it's working on another new game as well. Dubbed Bulletstorm and developed by People Can Fly—the team behind Painkiller and the PC version of Gears of War—it looks to be an action-heavy, multi-platform first-person shooter.

"Bulletstorm is the kind of game we love to make because it's pure, unadulterated entertainment," said Dr. Michael Capps, head of Epic Games. “People Can Fly has created a wildly fun first-person shooter that looks gorgeous running on the latest Unreal Engine 3 technology, and the skillshot system is a welcome addition to the genre. We can’t wait to see how everyone reacts to seeing Bulletstorm."

The story looks to be pretty standard fare, with players taking on the role of an elite mercenary protecting a futuristic confederation. And, it turns out (shocking, we know), you've been working for the wrong side!

Generic-sounding story aside, the main draw of Bulletstorm appears to be its straight-up action. The game will feature "outrageously large guns" and a "skillshot system," which rewards players for creating as much mayhem as possible. Throw in hordes of mutants and flesh-eating gangs, and you have what could potentially be some fun, over-the-top FPS action.

Though it doesn't have an official release date, Epic is calling Bulletstorm "one of next year’s most anticipated original games," so, barring any delays, we should be seeing it in 2011 on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcIesjXSqAc&fmt=22

Some in-game footage narrated by CliffyB explaining the scoring system and some other unique features such as a grenade launcher that ties up your enemies before blowing them to pieces.

[Evo]

There is a new video at http://www.gametrailers.com/video/hey-man-bulletstorm/707451.

According to the end of the video the release date is 22/02/2011.

[icycalm]

I like the "Welcome to Paradise" slogan. Cliffy knows what's up.

Game's looking good too.

[Some guy]

A new trailer is up: http://www.gametrailers.com/video/last- ... orm/709204

[Evo]

Revenge Trailer

Hard Resolution Demo Trailer

At the moment it looks like there will not be a demo for the PC.