TeamXbox Interviews GPG’s Chris Taylor
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TeamXbox Interviews GPG's Chris Taylor
IGN’s TeamXbox also got into the Supreme Commander 2 action today interviewing Gas Powered Games’ Chris Taylor to talk about the Xbox 360-specifics surrounding the RTS sequel.
Check it out here: Chris Taylor on TeamXbox
And, here’s another excerpt:
It wasn’t that long ago that we spoke to Chris Taylor, lead designer of Supreme Commander 2 at Gas Powered Games about the forthcoming real-time strategy. He gave us an overview of how the game came together and what the Redmond, Washington-based developer had in mind for the new game.
We got him on the horn again to talk more specifically this time about the Xbox 360 controls, which brought up some interesting points about the SupCom 2 gameplay. Not only did the studio come up with some new ways to do the sequel on Xbox 360, but in the course of the brainstorming, came up with changes and additions that help the whole franchise improve—across the console and PC versions. Sometimes, your wins come about in unexpected ways.
The following is an edited transcript of our lengthy chat with Taylor, but it shows the thought process that went into some of the SupCom 2 gameplay—which you’ll be able to see for yourself when it comes out next month. And be sure to check out Taylor’s own descriptions of the game’s Xbox 360 controls in the exclusive video below.
GPG’s Chris Taylor Talks to Ars Technica
GPG's Chris Taylor interviewed by Ars Technica
Gas Powered Games’ Chris Taylor was interviewed about his studio’s upcoming sequel, Supreme Commander 2, by prominent tech/gaming web site Ars Technica.
Check it out here: Ars Technica interviews Chris Taylor
And, here’s a excerpt:
Supreme Commander was a strategy game that got a great many things right, and it earned a ton of critical acclaim. As a result, the game’s soon-to-be-released sequel, Supreme Commander 2, has some high standards to measure up against. Gas Powered Games’ founder and CEO Chris Taylor is not only planning meet these expectations, he’s certain that his studio will exceed them without a problem.
Though the original game was published in 2007, it only had one expansion before the sequel was announced in November 2008. The announcement took many fans by surprise, as plans for another expansion, Supreme Commander: Experimentals, had been mentioned; but these expansion plans were never seen through to completion. When Ars asked Taylor about what happened, he explained, “we were very hopeful about that expansion as well, but with the economy shifting under our feet, we instead chose to focus on the projects further along in development.” However, based on what Taylor’s revealed about Supreme Commander 2, it sounds like it will have been worth the wait for fans of the series.
Final Fantasy XIII Goes to the 2010 NBA ALL-STAR Game
2010 NBA ALL-STAR Celebrity Game Sponsored by Final Fantasy XIII
So, what does Square Enix’s upcoming RPG Final Fantasy XIII and the 2010 NBA ALL-STAR Game have in common?! Everything, of course! Sure, we regularly see video game ads at Prime Time nowadays, game billboards and commercials while watching major sporting events, reviews and coverage in major media outlets…but,we’re definitely moving into a new realm of exposure here.
I think I can safely say that Final Fantasy XIII has landed in the record books as the FIRST RPG video game franchise to have sponsored an official NBA ALL-STAR event, more specifically the 2010 NBA ALL-STAR Celebrity Game. The NBA is clearly looking to broaden their audience and frankly so is Square Enix/Final Fantasy so it’s basically a match made in video gaming heaven, which is pretty cool. And, at Maverick PR…we are supportive of all things Video Gaming and all things Basketball!
Anyway, the event went off without a hitch. The Pros played on Sunday and the celebrities played on Saturday. Michael Rapaport walked off with the MVP this year after shutting down last year’s MVP Terrel Owens with some stifling D.
Here are a few images from ALL-STAR Weekend:
Destructoid’s Six-Day Feature on Supreme Commander 2 Experimental Units
Destructoid Feature on Supreme Commander 2
Destructoid is running a week-long video feature story highlighting several of the new Experimental Units in Supreme Commander 2. The videos are narrated by Gas Powered Games’ own Chris Taylor and will appear over the course of the following week starting with Monday’s Noah Unit Cannon.
Today’s featured Experimental Unit is The Kraken!
Check it out, here — Destructoid
Today we take to the sea, with an exclusive look at “The Kraken,” a Cybran faction experimental submarine in Supreme Commander 2.
“It has a very intimidating look,” says Gas Powered Games Chris Taylor. “Its looks match its firepower.”
Obviously designed after the mythical sea monster of the same name, Supreme Commander 2′s Kraken can be used to destroy nearby ships, aircraft, as well as enemy submarines. The Kraken’s usefulness isn’t confined to water, however — bringing the unit close to shore will allow it to attack structures and land units.
Be sure not to miss yesterday’s look at the “Bomb Bouncer.” Tomorrow we take a look at a Supreme Commander 2 unit inspired by the real-life AC130 gunship, the AC1000. Yes, the discrepancy in numbers gives you a good idea of what we’re dealing with.
Star Ocean: The Last Hope International Makes Its Debut on PS3
Star Ocean: The Last Hope International on PS3
We’ve been working with the fine folks at Square Enix on the port+ of Star Ocean: The Last Hope to the PS3 for some time now. And, its day has finally arrived! Star Ocean is a great RPG franchise with all of the expected story, character and combat depth you’d expect from Square.
The “International” tag is a nod to fans of gaming purity who have long-desired to play the game in its original, un-localized form (namely with spoken Japanese lines and music). The new PS3 version of Star Ocean allows them to do just that.
The game hasn’t really changed much since its debut on the Xbox 360 last year, but there have been a few enhancements made for the PS3 version of the game, which include:
- Ability to play using multiple languages and subtitles, including the original in Japanese
- Entire game on a single disk
So, if you’re a Star Ocean fan and have a PS3…today’s your day!
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