Watch Dogs

Now that the platforms are confirmed I suppose it's time to start a thread. Watch Dogs is an open world action/adventure game. The setting is the near future where everyone is connected to each other electronically. You play the role of a hacker who takes advantage of the technology in the world around him. The theme of Watch Dogs is what will set it apart from the other games in its genre (GTA, Saints Row, etc).

Watch Dogs is expected to be released in Q4 (Oct, Nov, or Dec) of this year for PS4, PS3, Xbox 720, Xbox 360, Wii U, and PC.

if the maps are as accurate as they say they will, i will have a distinct advantage in this one.

So glad it's getting a PC release.

this is one of the best things i've ever seen, game-wise

Yeah, read about this in Edge magazine some time ago, seems really interesting. Console-wise, I though this would have been a next gen game, It'll probably be quite meh on PS3/360, seeing how e.g Skyrim was on console. Still, cba to throw down a shit ton of money for a gaming rig, just as I have gotten rid of tabletops altogether.

Still, with this and Cyberpunk 2077, hmm...

Oh man, I can't believe I didn't notice this earlier. Check out the video I posted for the E3 2012 demo. If you listen at time index 1:25 one of the passing by NPCs asks a person they're talking to on the phone, "what about Wii U?" Did Ubisoft let everyone casually know that a Wii U version was on the way months before the system was released?

Probably not. I'm just surprised is all.

This is another game that the more info slowly trickles out I want it more and more

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So glad it's getting a PC release.

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ditto. games like this should be experienced on the pc

I remember when I saw the demo at E3, at the end of the video, it showed there were other (real) people running around in the game.
If this game uses multi-player similar to Demon's/Dark Souls, then I'm ready to call this GOTY.

Bump, for the Threat Monitoring Report trailer.

I love all the seamless multiplayer integration I'm seeing with alot of these upcoming games.

It sounds cool; if anything it's something different.

The E3 demo made me a bit sceptic, alot of it looked very scripted...like that blackout thing. I wonder if you can only do that in certain spots or during certain events?

Wow this game looks amazing. I really can't wait for it. This and SR IV look too good to pass up.

Here's a video that better demonstrates the seamless multiplayer aspect of Watch Dogs. In the video the player is first under attack by another player who has been folded into his world; the multiplayer matching appears to be similar to Journey. The joining player appears as an npc, making a first-apperance recognition almost impossible (unless the invading player is being sloppy with their approach). The second portion of the video is the reverse, the player is invading someone else's world and attempts to hack that player.

By hacking into other players this must add to some hidden rank system that'll be the driving force behind going into multiplayer in the first place?

The developer has made it known that this mulitplayer feature can be toggled on and off, but stressed that turning it off would lessen the experience Watch Dogs is offering.

Sounds more like the PvP in Dark Souls to an extent.

Is it possible to join and help another player?

I'll have to watch the video when I get back.

Ugh. If the multi player is like Dark Souls, I'll be playing offline.

I'm also leery of the story mode. Feels like a lot of scripted stuff.

I imagine the game will still be great, these concerns aside.

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Originally Posted by Taiso

Ugh. If the multi player is like Dark Souls, I'll be playing offline.

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I agree. I'd prefer to play the game without other players messing around with me. However, once I've finished the campaign I could see this as an excellent way to extent my interest in the game past that point. I'm not big on PvP, but dicking around in another player's world does have its appeal.

I really hope this game lives up to the hype. I will probably still wait a bit after launch to pick which platform i grab. I'm kinda curious if they'll use the WiiU screen. I can handle slightly lower graphics if it does something useful.
Otherwise, it's likely PC.

i look forward to knowing the maps already.

what happens when you hack another players world?

what's the plus for the hacker and what's the minus for the hackee(?)

game looks cool as hell

some really interesting stuff going on in it

i think i'm going to make this my PS4 launch title choice

it feels like a next-gen title to me

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Originally Posted by cdamm

i look forward to knowing the maps already.

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I wonder if in game I will be able to visit People Play Games on Clark and marvel at all the awesome, overpriced merch.

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Originally Posted by Magician

Here's a video that better demonstrates the seamless multiplayer aspect of Watch Dogs. In the video the player is first under attack by another player who has been folded into his world; the multiplayer matching appears to be similar to Journey. The joining player appears as an npc, making a first-apperance recognition almost impossible (unless the invading player is being sloppy with their approach). The second portion of the video is the reverse, the player is invading someone else's world and attempts to hack that player.

By hacking into other players this must add to some hidden rank system that'll be the driving force behind going into multiplayer in the first place?

The developer has made it known that this mulitplayer feature can be toggled on and off, but stressed that turning it off would lessen the experience Watch Dogs is offering.

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Not sure what to make of it as I only play multiplayer with folks I know and loath playing with folks I don't

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Originally Posted by Taiso

Ugh. If the multi player is like Dark Souls, I'll be playing offline.

I'm also leery of the story mode. Feels like a lot of scripted stuff.

I imagine the game will still be great, these concerns aside.

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Nothing is better than Jolly co-operation in Dark Souls.

Praise 'dat Sun!

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I wonder if in game I will be able to visit People Play Games on Clark and marvel at all the awesome, overpriced merch.

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lol. i dont know if it will let us go that far north, but at least it looks like i can probably go find a place to get an overpriced steak.

i wonder if that new central-loop target will be there. what a fucking eyesore.

Another interview describing Watch Dogs multiplayer.

So...Dark Souls except you don't know you've been invaded.

But with the option to turn that off.

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Originally Posted by Lagduf

So...Dark Souls except you don't know you've been invaded.

But with the option to turn that off.

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I'm having trouble finding the quote that stated it's an option.

It's probably better to go by the interview in the last video I posted.

Invade other players' world often and risk having them invade yours, or don't.

Though I want this game the fact that they never show any activities outside of the missions makes me worry it will be boring. Kind of like GTA 4 where the story and missions were good but there wasn't a whole lot to do when just free roaming. I hope I am wrong.

And today it's been announced to be pushed back to spring of 2014

http://blog.ubi.com/watch-dogs-delay/

very disappointing. It was one of my preorder titles. Im sure others also

Some people are already speculating that GTAV is the cause of this but im told that the development cycle of this game has been extremely shakey with large personnel turnover

I'm ok with it as I had a vacation lined up after it and this now gives me some extra free cash

Guess it's PSN titles for the time being

That's so messed up. Only weeks till launch and this pops up? Now I'll either have to move the pre-order to something else or just cancel and wait till spring. All in all, extremely disappointing. Actually, I'm thinking that has a little less to do with "polish" as they are saying and more to do with Assassin's Creed 4 launching the same day. UbiSoft didn't want one handicapping the other one and since AC is the more "proven" franchise, they figured delaying WatchDogs wouldn't be a big deal.

The news makes me a little sad. I took a week off work for the game. Oh well, I guess I'll just have to settle for the PS4 and its lauch titles to fill the void. I just hope WD isn't released close to Bayonetta 2, Bravely Default, or inFamous: Second Son.

my brother preordered this with his PS4 and now he is devastated that he has to wait until spring. Such a great looking game I was excited for it and I havent even decided to get a next-gen system.

GARBAGE!! One of the primary reasons I have a PS4 on pre-order!!

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The news makes me a little sad. I took a week off work for the game. Oh well, I guess I'll just have to settle for the PS4 and its lauch titles to fill the void. I just hope WD isn't released close to Bayonetta 2, Bravely Default, or inFamous: Second Son.

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Is that Tom Clancy game still coming out on release? Can't remember what it's called. The one in NY?

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Is that Tom Clancy game still coming out on release? Can't remember what it's called. The one in NY?

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The Division? No, it's not a launch title. Late 2014, maybe early 2015 I'd guess.

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GARBAGE!! One of the primary reasons I have a PS4 on pre-order!!

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Same. I preordered the PS4 Watch Dogs bundle months ago.
The game looks sick!!

"For those of you who pre-order the Watch Dogs PlayStation 4 bundle—don’t worry—you will still be getting your Playstation 4 (without Watch Dogs) based on your current delivery estimate."

"The Crew" is also delayed.
Gotta wait until next year to join the "neo-geo.com Crew".

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Originally Posted by Magician

The Division? No, it's not a launch title. Late 2014, maybe early 2015 I'd guess.

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Well crap.

Now I don't feel as bad not picking up DAT QUADRUPLE on launch day.

I now have ZERO reasons to get a PS4 at launch. Money saved I guess.

O.

Glad their holding back so the game can be made better. I'd rather have them take their time then rush it out for the launches of the new consoles. I sat in on one of the pre-recorded demos they had at New York Comic Con. Funny to see how they had to have it in a closed booth considering how they've already shown off 15 minutes of pure gameplay already and what they had to show was just more of it. Of course they couldn't say which system the game was running on in the trailer but it still looked pretty good, I like that you can craft shit like IED's and other booby traps on top of hacking into stuff.

Also got to see a demo of the new South Park game. They really did make it play a lot like Earthbound where you can see the characters on the screen and you can either run right up to them and start a battle or use stuff in the environment to take them out without getting into a battle.

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Originally Posted by 8man

Same. I preordered the PS4 Watch Dogs bundle months ago.
The game looks sick!!

"For those of you who pre-order the Watch Dogs PlayStation 4 bundle—don’t worry—you will still be getting your Playstation 4 (without Watch Dogs) based on your current delivery estimate."

"The Crew" is also delayed.
Gotta wait until next year to join the "neo-geo.com Crew".

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Just got an email from the retailer over the weekend.

My entire PS4 Watch Dogs bundle was cancelled and refunded.

I called them, and complained.
I told them, the system is still supposed to ship, even though Watch Dogs was delayed.
How am I going to get a PS4 now?
It is sold out everywhere.

They said, "we are sorry", and we'll mail you a $25 gift card.

Just got an email this morning.

"We are working on a solution that will ensure you receive the video game console you pre-ordered. You will receive an email tomorrow with further directions on how to confirm your order. We are committed to shipping your game console by the date on your original order.

Additionally, we are emailing you a $100 eGiftCard for you inconvenience."

Wow. They cancelled my PS4 bundle and refunded me. They sent me $25 gift card. Now they are giving me a chance to pre-order the console again (without the game).
On top of that, they are sending me another $100.

That's CUSTOMER SERVICE!!

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Originally Posted by 8man

Just got an email from the retailer over the weekend.

My entire PS4 Watch Dogs bundle was cancelled and refunded.

I called them, and complained.
I told them, the system is still supposed to ship, even though Watch Dogs was delayed.
How am I going to get a PS4 now?
It is sold out everywhere.

They said, "we are sorry", and we'll mail you a $25 gift card.

Just got an email this morning.

"We are working on a solution that will ensure you receive the video game console you pre-ordered. You will receive an email tomorrow with further directions on how to confirm your order. We are committed to shipping your game console by the date on your original order.

Additionally, we are emailing you a $100 eGiftCard for you inconvenience."

Wow. They cancelled my PS4 bundle and refunded me. They sent me $25 gift card. Now they are giving me a chance to pre-order the console again (without the game).
On top of that, they are sending me another $100.

That's CUSTOMER SERVICE!!

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That sounds like really crappy customer service to me. You, presumably, paid for the entire bundle and now they cancel the preorder because the game isn't coming out?

It sounds to me like they "bumped you out of line" rather than trying to help/resolve the situation.

Jon

This was one of the few launch games that I was interested in for the PS4.

Anyone know if any of the games will be available early for pickup? Or are they holding them all back till console launch day?

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Originally Posted by broken

This was one of the few launch games that I was interested in for the PS4.

Anyone know if any of the games will be available early for pickup? Or are they holding them all back till console launch day?

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11/05
Call of Duty: Ghosts

11/12
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
Battlefield 4
FIFA 14
Just Dance 2014
Madden NFL 25

System comes out the 15th, I believe. These are the games that are coming out before then. That list is from GameFAQs, BTW...so, take it with a grain of salt.

Jon

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Originally Posted by O. Yashiro

I now have ZERO reasons to get a PS4 at launch. Money saved I guess.

O.

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You said it. I've been really looking forward to this game. What a bummer.

Bump

Official release date is now May 27th for all platforms (PC/360/XBone/PS3/PS4).

Except Wii U...which is still TBD.

good stuff, i think ill preorder

Cool, still have that collector's edition preordered for the PS4