The Conduit - Official Thread

[DaRkDiAbLo]

Yeah but for me as long as that online experience is great, I'll be satisfied... and the offline has to be good also but the online is VERY important.

[thas]

Even when everyone hated games that came out of sega, I always seem to like them, so I am at ease. I cant believe I didn't think of sega. I guess I'll just go back predicting stock market changes.

[laserbeak4]

i've always been a huge sega fan, but i can't lie, dreamcast etc disappointed me big time. and sega does come out with cool games still. Mainly arcade shooters, that's why i find it fitting for sega to publish this game.

[Shoko]

Sega's a great match IMO.

1) They share the same belief with High Voltage
2) We have MadWorld and HoTD coming from them
3) Them somewhat advertise they're games


I still would rather want EA though.

[iOwnage]

I can't really complain. Sega is not a bad choice.

[laserbeak4]

Game Trailers

haven't seen this one before. the dude says that everything is almost done. the main thing they concentrating on now is making online spectacular!!!!

[Mitsuko]

I would NOT want EA, for some main reason, although Battlefield 2 is good, the online engine is bad, and, they made EA playground, think of that combined with the conduit, >.>

[DaRkDiAbLo]

No, the publisher really doesn't have much say in the gaming at all right? So I don' think that they would have been able to change anything that HVS didn't want. Plus most online EA games don't use FCs.

Any-who, I am so glad to hear that they are going to spend this much time on the online play. that makes me very happy. Although I was thinking, all they can do for the online is create the maps, weapons, options, leaderboard, and that type of stuff right? Who and what makes the online connection and server? and who can make it better? Like are they going to have to go off the same one or type as SSBB or can HVS/SEGA create their own server that can be an even better connection and such?

[iOwnage]

Nice video Laser. Good to hear they got campaign mostly done, because now they have 4 months to fix up the online. No doubt the online we'll be sweet now

[YAKUBU22]

One thing I am very surprised that nobody has been talking about, is the health levels which we will see on The Conduit (ie. how many shots it takes to be killed, kill etc..). What I mainly mean by this can understood when you compare two of the most popular fps currently. Halo 3 has a shield system where it takes great skill to kill (hard for noobs), often needing 5-10 good shots to kill an enemy. COD4 on the otherhand, is easier for casual gamers, as a kill can be as easy as one or two quick sprays of bullets to the body.

I myself am very interested to know which it would be more similar to, as although it isn't likely to sway anyone's decision on buying the game, it could divide mean gamers favour other games should future fps be realeased (I know, its not likely to happen )

What do we think guys?

[samXcor3]

Originally Posted by DaRkDiAbLo

No, the publisher really doesn't have much say in the gaming at all right? So I don' think that they would have been able to change anything that HVS didn't want. Plus most online EA games don't use FCs.

Any-who, I am so glad to hear that they are going to spend this much time on the online play. that makes me very happy. Although I was thinking, all they can do for the online is create the maps, weapons, options, leaderboard, and that type of stuff right? Who and what makes the online connection and server? and who can make it better? Like are they going to have to go off the same one or type as SSBB or can HVS/SEGA create their own server that can be an even better connection and such?

I think it could go either way. HV could make servers, but most likely Sega would be in charge of that, and I'm sure they COULD tap into nintendo, but I doubt they really will.

[laserbeak4]

Originally Posted by YAKUBU22

One thing I am very surprised that nobody has been talking about, is the health levels which we will see on The Conduit (ie. how many shots it takes to be killed, kill etc..). What I mainly mean by this can understood when you compare two of the most popular fps currently. Halo 3 has a shield system where it takes great skill to kill (hard for noobs), often needing 5-10 good shots to kill an enemy. COD4 on the otherhand, is easier for casual gamers, as a kill can be as easy as one or two quick sprays of bullets to the body.

I myself am very interested to know which it would be more similar to, as although it isn't likely to sway anyone's decision on buying the game, it could divide mean gamers favour other games should future fps be realeased (I know, its not likely to happen )

What do we think guys?

yeah it would be nice to know how the multiplayer is going to handle that. Mr. Ford has a sick suit so he might be in a special armor class. different characters might have different levels of attack and defense etc. that would be nice if so.

[vashivihan]

High Voltage Talks SEGA Partnership

October 31, 2008 - Earlier this week, we learned all about the official publisher of The Conduit, High Voltage Software's system-pushing first-person shooter. The Wii-exclusive title will be backed by none other than SEGA, a high-profile publisher with the resources to do the game justice. On Wednesday, we caught up with SEGA of America's president, Simon Jeffery, to talk about the partnership. Today, we get the word from High Voltage Software's founder, Kerry Ganofsky and chief creative office Eric Nofsinger.



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IGN: First of all, congratulations on partnering with SEGA. What made you go with the company?

Kerry Ganofsky: SEGA is clearly committed to supporting original core gamer content for the Wii. They just "get it," you know?

IGN: We saw in the press release that MotionPlus and WiiSpeak are confirmed. How're you using both?

Eric Nofsinger: WiiSpeak is a natural fit for a FPS, but MotionPlus is a bit trickier. We will support it, but not as a "tack on" or a waggle-the-Wiimote mechanic. This comes into play in refining our overall shooter experience without requiring it. For example: tracking the movements of the Wiimote even when not pointed at the sensor bar and thus avoiding "locking" the cursor occasionally when going out of sensor range and similarly tracking the Wiimote orientation when not pointed at the sensor bar to prevent the bolo weapon cursors from "freezing" when losing one or both of the reflectors. These sorts of integrations will make the experience slightly tighter but without explicitly punishing the players without the peripheral.


IGN: Do you view The Conduit as the first entry in a continuing franchise? Is SEGA on board for that?
Kerry: This was key to our decision making process. We really are very likeminded in our goals for the franchise.

IGN: The Conduit obviously has a big online component. Does partnering with SEGA help with this facet in any way?

Kerry: Their team is fantastic! They have an amazing quality assurance group that is exceptionally responsive. Their support is going to make the experience a lot more solid for players.

IGN: How is the game progressing since we last spoke?

Eric: It's not been that long [laughs]. We continue to focus on multiplayer, tighten up single-player, and incorporate fan and press feedback.

Kerry: We're in a really good spot. The game looks, and more importantly, plays amazing.


IGN: Thanks guys. Any final words for fans looking forward to the title?
Eric: The feedback we have received is unbelievable and incredibly supportive. It genuinely fuels us to deliver even more.

Kerry: Get your preorders going! [Laughs]

what? preorders already??????

[laserbeak4]

yeah right. i wish!!!

[bradleyd]

Rumor: Release date May 19th, 2009

From Wii Fanboy: http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/200...e-at-gamestop/

If the latest Gamestop listing for The Conduit is correct, we may have to spend next summer with our drapes drawn and a ready supply of Cheetos to hand, all to take down the evil Drudge (and you). It's not like you need to see daylight or feel the warm sun on your skin, right?

May 19th is the new release date displayed on the retailer's page, and while High Voltage or Sega are yet to comment on this, it is a couple of months out from High Voltage's original target of March.

[Caliko]

For example: tracking the movements of the Wiimote even when not pointed at the sensor bar and thus avoiding "locking" the cursor

I've been telling you Wii chatters this for MONTHS. Wii MotionPlus CAN improve FPS's and aiming. I kept getting told, "don't be idiot aiming uses the IR sensors there's no need for Motion+".

Finally a proffessional proves me right!! I feel like I just won a war lol!

[Caliko]

Originally Posted by bradleyd

Rumor: Release date May 19th, 2009

From Wii Fanboy: http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/200...e-at-gamestop/

That's more of an estimate than a release date. I remember when they had Metroid Prime 3's release date at March 2006.