Free Radical, developers of the
Timesplitters franchise and upcoming PS3 exclusive
Haze, have confirmed to Ars Technica that,
yes, Haze will be released before March (see update). The game was originally touted for an autumn release, but was delayed in order to "put the final touches to the game" (as well as, we suspect, to make sure it didn't get lost amongst all the other strong titles released around the same time). Since then, various retailers have displayed the release date as March, with some rumours even stating that
Haze wouldn't be out until September.
With no specific release date to go on, we'll just have to keep our eyes peeled over the next two months to see when it eventually pops up. We've been waiting to play this game for a long time, so hopefully "before March" doesn't mean "end of February". We'll keep you informed.
[UPDATE] Whoops, would you look at that? It turns out that March
is included as part of the release window. Ars Technica have updated their post with new info given to them by Ubisoft. So to clarify: we'll probably be seeing
Haze arrive sometime in March.
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1-08-2008 @ 3:25PM
Trev said...
Hey, they've got a week, they might hit the Jan 15th date... please? Maybe a demo? I really just want to know if the team pulled off the same kind of magic they did with Goldeneye, Perfect Dark and Timesplitters... wait, how was Second Sight. Have they ever made anything bad?
Maybe my concern is misplaced.
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1-08-2008 @ 8:10PM
Figboy said...
Second Sight is one of my favorite games. here's a quick breakdown
Story - *FANTASTIC. it has one of the most compelling, intriguing stories, with cool twists and turns i've played in a long time. Shadow of Destiny, and Indigo Prophecy are also two games i love for their strong story element (just to give you a frame of reference for my particular taste in story)
Gameplay - this is where the game can be a little weak. overall, gameplay is fun and solid, but the controls can feel a bit complicated. your guy gets a lot of abilities, but targeting takes a bit to get used you. the gunplay segments are better, but his psionic abilities, while really, really cool, are difficult.
i got the game for $9 when it was *NEW (apparently, a lot of people ignore it), and it's about the same price now, used. personally, i run and pick it up if i were you. it's a solid 8.5/10, if not higher. the few complaints i do have are *WAY overshadowed by the quality of the story (and acting), and the gameplay is enjoyable about 90% of the time.
oh yeah, on topic, games like Goldeneye, Perfect Dark, Timesplitters, and Second Sight are the *ONLY reason why i'm giving Haze a chance. i expect a game with solid gameplay, and a great story.
Free Radical knows what it's doing, and it's a shame that this game is falling under the radar of most gamers, considering Free Radical's pedigree.
i guess if this was a 360 game, more people would be all over it, but because it's even *TOUCHING the PS3 before the 360 version hits, it's "tainted." *rolls eyes*
1-08-2008 @ 3:52PM
chris.westermann said...
Assure: To cause to FEEL sure
Ensure: To MAKE sure or certain.
Just being devil's advocate, I have long since taken any "assurance" for hitting a release date with a huge grain of salt.
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1-08-2008 @ 3:54PM
xFenixKnightx said...
Yeah I want a demo. Hope all this hype is worth it.
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1-08-2008 @ 5:54PM
NACHO said...
At least it's nice to see that even 360-ers r intersted in this game, case in point xFenixKnightx. Judging from the trailers and early reviews, it needed to be delayed bad. They should take their time, and just make it a good game (as in NOT lair) :)
1-08-2008 @ 6:53PM
Hyams said...
Psst: since he got a PS3, he seems to be a lot nicer to the console. ;)
1-08-2008 @ 4:15PM
finelicker said...
Sweet, I need some 4 way co-op action in my life.
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1-08-2008 @ 4:25PM
Thechord said...
I think England gets an earlier release. I think this month if i am not mistaken.
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1-08-2008 @ 5:08PM
frankym said...
I really, really, really hope this is true. My PS3 is collecting dust at the moment. Another delay from Haze and I will simply cancel my preorder.
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1-08-2008 @ 7:44PM
Popfrogs said...
Why are you not playing COD4?
1-08-2008 @ 5:31PM
kentuckyfried said...
Whatever the delay, I just hope IT ROCKS when it comes out. =)
COD4 is good but it's not without its problems...Maybe Haze will be an improvement.
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1-08-2008 @ 5:56PM
XanthouS said...
When Perfect Dark was pushed back roughly half a year, I was devastated.
After 15 minutes of playing the final game, I couldn't have been happier the team decided to push back the game and ensure a quality product. I'd expect nothing less here.
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1-08-2008 @ 8:17PM
Hashbrown_Hunter said...
Exactly. I'm willing to wait it out because:
1) It looks extremely good already
2) Time almost always ensures a better quality.
1-08-2008 @ 9:55PM
Kspraydad said...
Small issue...did the specify 2008?
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1-09-2008 @ 8:58AM
TheSh0wstopper said...
Heya fellas,
First off, Figboy convinced me to go on amazon and order Second Sight.
@ Jem, you called Haze an exclusize. Though it is a timed exclusive it is not exclusive. Half truths are deceptive journalism.
@ Nacho
What early reviews?
I am very excited for this game.
-TheSh0wstopper
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