Saints Row 2: Vehicles and Weapons Trailer

THQ and Volition have released a new trailer of the upcoming Saints Row 2. The new trailer is an ad for the Ultor Corporation who want to help rebuild Stillwater. The trailer shows the "rare" occasions where thugs come out and play. Enjoy!

Saints Row 2 Boxart & Collector's Edition Sneaks onto Amazon

Checking out Amazon lately, I've come across the boxart for THQ's upcoming Saints Row 2, and it's more orange than ever. I thought this game's color was supposed to be purple? Well, that sure shows a bit on the gold on the collector's edition box as well. We have no idea on what is in the collector's edition, although. We can say the box is nice, though.

By the way, why is it that if you search Saints Row 2 for the first time on Amazon, it shows the Xbox 360 versions of Saints Row 2, Saints Row, Grand Theft Auto IV, Mafia II, Gears 2, and many others before finally getting to the PlayStation 3 versions of Saints Row 2? Last I checked, those titles didn't have the words "Saints" and "Row" in them.

[Saints Row 2] [Collector's Edition]

Red Faction: Guerrilla Dev Says Potential for Better Graphics on PlayStation 3

Developer Jeff Carroll over at Volition has said at their Gamers' Day in San Francisco that their upcoming fiscal 2009 release game, Red Faction: Guerrilla, will be pushing the PlayStation 3's memory and processing power. He beleives that the PlayStation has has the potential to achieve better graphics than the Xbox 360, unlike some *cough*EA*cough* games have done.

Jeff Carroll said: "We've got the PS3 running at a similar frame rate to the 360. We're finding some of the challenges of the PS3 beneficial. We feel like we're doing rather well with the PS3."

"I think potentially you will. I think early on people are going to be struggling to figure out exactly how to make the PS3 work. But I think once they do they will see it's a very powerful system underneath. They both have their advantages. The Xbox 360 pushes polygons rather well, which for us, because everything is destructible, that means that we have a tremendous number of polygons in our game compared to regular games, we see a great benefit with the Xbox 360, but we just learn to optimise in different ways for the PS3."

Look for Red Faction: Guerrilla in THQ's fiscal 2009.

[Potential for better graphics on PS3 than 360, says dev]

Saints Row 2: Release, Pre-Order Plans, Uncle Gary

At THQ's Gamers' Day down in San Francisco today, they announced the official release date for Saints Row 2. The game should be shooting up stores on August 26, 2008. Starting tonight, gamers can pre-order their copy of the game from the newly launched official website. They also released a new video where they show us the art of throwing someone from a man they are calling Uncle Gary.

[Saints Row 2 Details]

Saints Row 2: Co-Op Video Interview

In a new video interview with Saints Row 2 Lead Designer, James Tsai, he shows the cooperative mode of the game. The whole game can be played with a friend, regardless of whether your friend is ahead of you in the game, or your ahead of him, you can always go back. He mentions the fun of it is going on a complete criminal rampage in the city. He says in the near future, they will be showing off their new competitive multiplayer modes. Enjoy!

Saints Row 2: Two New Screenshots

Volition and THQ released two new screenshots of their upcoming sequel, Saints Row 2. These come along with the new trailer released yesterday (that doesn't really tell us anything). The new screenshots are looking sharp. Enjoy!

Saints Row 2 Teaser Shows Countless Waves

A new teaser released today by Voltition and THQ for Saints Row 2 shows nothing but countless black waves moving through a purple background. You hear some audio of some of the Saints speaking, but that is pretty much it. Enjoy it, I guess.

Saints Row 2: Customization to the Max

In a new IGN preview for Volition's upcoming Saints Row 2, they reveal some new story details. After the bomb explodes, your kingpin managed to survive the explosion, facing serious cosmetic damage. You begin a new storyline and redesign your character at a doctor's office as if your getting surgery. You find out later that it was the top members of your gang that set you up to buy the farm, and you need to rebuild the gang, and get revenge.

The ganes we know as Los Carnales, the Vice Kings, and the Westside Rollerz are gone. New gangs are coming in. One of the gangs shown during the presentation were the Sons of Samedi. No background was given on them. Stillwater has gone through major changes as well.

You can now use cars as weapons. We are not talking about running enemies over, we are talking about turning your car into a bomb. Throw some fireworks in the hood, ditch it, and watch it blow.

Saints Row 2 has huge customization options. Everyone has the ability to change their face, eyebrow length, character's mouth, and such, but Volition is taking it further than just that. You'll be able to customize your character's taunt, compliment, walk, and combat styles as well. You also have the ability to upgrade your crib as well, adding objects such as a stripper pole or nicer electronics.

There isn't much left to the preview, you can read the full article at the link below.

[Saints Row 2 First Look]

THQ Announces Red Faction: Guerrilla

This really isn't much of a secret since their last conference call. Today, THQ officially announced the development of Red Faction: Guerrilla, developed by THQ.

The game is a 3rd person, open-world action shooter set on Mars, 50 years after the events of the original Red Faction. Players will take the role of an insurgent fighter with the newly re-established Red Faction movement as they battle for liberation from the oppressive Earth Defense Force. Full details in the press release below.

REVOLUTION RETURNS TO MARS IN THQ’S GROUNDBREAKING OPEN WORLD SHOOTER RED FACTION®: GUERRILLA™

Third-Person Action-Shooter Re-Defines Destruction and Open-World Game-Play

AGOURA HILLS, Calif. February 20, 2008 -- THQ Inc. (NASDAQ: THQI) today announced that Volition, Inc.’s critically acclaimed Red Faction® franchise will make its open-world, next-generation debut with Red Faction®: Guerrilla™. Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original Red Faction, this third-person open-world action-shooter will return to Mars and once again re-define the limits of destruction-based game-play. Red Faction: Guerrilla is currently in development for Microsoft Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Sony PLAYSTATION® 3 computer entertainment system, and Windows-based PC, and is scheduled to ship in THQ’s fiscal year 2009.

"Red Faction is one THQ’s most successful and critically acclaimed original franchises to date, with a huge global base of loyal fans waiting to join the new revolution," said Brad Carraway, director of global brand management, THQ. "With the game’s unique pairing of true physics-based destruction, fast-paced guerrilla warfare style combat, and a massive world to explore – Red Faction: Guerrilla will redefine the limits of open-world gaming.”

“Red Faction: Guerrilla expands the signature destruction elements of the series and pushes the boundaries of next-gen gaming on a massive, terra-formed Mars where gamers can literally tear down the enemy EDF presence brick by brick,” said Mike Kulas, president of Volition, Inc. ”With a new 3rd person perspective, a full cover system that allows for guerrilla style tactics and a diverse planet to explore we’re excited to revitalize the gripping world of Red Faction for high-definition platforms.”

About Red Faction: Guerrilla

Red Faction: Guerrilla is a 3rd person, open-world action shooter set on Mars, 50 years after the events of the original Red Faction. Players will take the role of an insurgent fighter with the newly re-established Red Faction movement as they battle for liberation from the oppressive Earth Defense Force. Throughout their fight for freedom, players will carve their own path, wreaking havoc across the vast, open-world environment of Mars, from the desolate mining outpost of Parker to the gleaming EDF capital city of Eos. Utilizing improvised weapons, explosives and re-purposed mining equipment and vehicles, Red Faction: Guerrilla allows players to tear through fully destructible environments in an unforgiving Martian landscape swarming with EDF forces, Red Faction resistance fighters, and the downtrodden settlers caught in the cross-fire. Red Faction: Guerrilla will also feature a robust multiplayer component, including several modes focused on destruction-based gameplay. Currently in development for Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PLAYSTATION 3, and Windows PC, Red Faction: Guerrilla is expected to ship to retailers worldwide in THQ’s fiscal year 2009.

Next Month's GameInformer: Aliens, Red Faction III

Next month's issude of GameInformer features two big upcoming first person shooters (what else). They got the scoop on Gearbox Software's upcoming Aliens title and Volition's Red Faction III.

So, you got a bit to wait, but you know we will have you covered when information starts coming out.

[Game Informer March Cover Revealed]

Saints Row 2: New Screenshots Look Fantastic

THQ threw out a couple of new screenshots today of Volition's upcoming Saints Row 2. The games really shaping up to look great, with buildings you can actually shoot, and great looking environments, it's one title I'm looking forward to. Enjoy!

Saints Row 2: New 1UP Screenshots

The lucky writers of 1UP were able to get some new and exclusive images of Saints Row 2 from Volition and THQ.

As you can tell, this new title has a darker feel than the first game (if you played it). You can go from cars to boats to planes in this new title. We are really looking forward to it.

[SR2 Screenshots]

Red Faction III Announced for the PLAYSTATION 3, Xbox 360, & PC

THQ today announced the return of Red Faction. Developed by Volition Studios, Red Faction III was announced by THQ CEO Brian Farrell in a conference call today.

Farrell promised more would come on the game within the coming weeks. He did manage to drop a bit of details today though. It will bring back the series' hook of interactive environments while using the power of the next-gen systems to bring out some "more exciting destruction technology."

Gamers can expect Red Faction III to arrive in THQ's fiscal 2009.

[Red Faction III blasts to 360, PS3, PC]

Saints Row 2: Character Customization, Online Co-Op Details

A new Games Radar preview has revealed some new information about Volition's upcoming Saints Row 2.

The character customization has been expanded in the upcoming sequel. This time, you can customize your genre, age, crib, and voice. Voice meaning you can walk the streets as a street high pitch speaker or a Tony Soprano Italian boss type speaker.

Saints Row 2 will also feature an online co-op mode which allow players to team up and take on the full single-player campaign. This is a big improvement over the one mission co-op mode in the previous title.

Other minor new features mentioned are weather effects, more responsive citizens, and more vehicles including motorcycles, helicopters, and planes.

Will this title compete with Grand Theft Auto IV? As many would most likely say, it probably won't be as good, but it sure will be fun.

[Via Games Radar]

Saints Row 2 Detailed: Co-Op, Building Interiors, Flying & Water Vehicles

A new feature over at Gameplayer brought in some new details on Volition's upcoming Saints Row 2.

The game will be adding a full story co-op multiplayer feature, meaning you and your friend can go through the entire game as a team.

Volition is throwing in a load of new vehicles including planes (hell yeah!), helicopters, jet-skis, speedboats, and of course, new cars. Best thing is, we can crash the planes and watch the concerned citizens scramble.

The city will focus majorly on building interiors as well, with over 130 of them throughout the city (which is 45% bigger than the city in Saints Row). Expect a review from us when this game is released, it sounds just too awesome.

You can now also take in hostages, and use them as human shields, and you can wield two weapons, or take things out of the environment for melee use.

Finally, the character customization has been enhanced greatly. You can even make transsexuals, pretty spooky though if you ask me. Makes you wonder about the developers.... just kidding.

[Via GamePlayer]

Saints Row Still In The Works for PLAYSTATION 3?

Despite news a while back of Saints Row on the PLAYSTATION 3 being canned, my local GameStop shows different.

On the top shelf, where the store displays its upcoming games, next to HAZE, Army of Two, and those type of games, I saw something we all thought was gone, Saints Row.

When I first saw it, I thought it was Saints Row 2, but upon taking it down, I found it to be the first title in the series.

I asked the manager why it was up there, and he told me "we put up whatever the company sends us." When looking through the reserve book, I didn't find Saints Row. But the shelf was titled "Reserve These Hot Titles Now."

Company error? We've contacted Volition for answers on this situation. We will update you when we find out.

On a side note, this box wasn't on shelves before, it was just put up about a day or two before I visited the store.

Saints Row 2: New Screens & Info

Here are some unseen Saints Row 2 screenshots and some nice new info about the game. Enjoy.

GamePro Germany: Saints Row 2 Scans

The current issue of the German magazine GamePro has a "world exclusive" story about Saints Row 2. Enjoy the pictures, unless you can read German.

[Via GamePlanets]

Saints Row 2: First Details

Yes, we finally have the first details on the upcoming sequel to a great first game, Saints Row.

The events in this game are taking place years after the events in the first.

"The explosive conclusion to Saints Row has left the player wounded, betrayed and thirsty for revenge, and now it's time to take back the city that has forgotten him", says THQ.

It's making some huge promises about Saints Row 2 too, enthusing that the game's
"set to revolutionise player freedom and open world online gameplay" with an "expanded and fully transformed city and true open-world online multiplayer".

"Saints Row 2 will be playable online in two-player co-op through the entire single-player campaign or in the all new open-world competitive multiplayer mode never before seen in the genre", THQ's said further about multiplayer in the sequel.

On top of that, new vehicles, new locations and new customisation options - for the likes of gender, age, voice, crib and gang - are in the pipe.

"Saints Row 2 has a much darker and more sinister story that leads your character down a path of betrayal, revenge and redemption against the city that has left him for dead, although we've blended that with the same light-hearted humour from the original," Greg Donovan, lead producer, has whispered in our shell-like.

"Couple that with the most robust open-world feature set ever developed in the genre, and Saints Row 2 promises a gaming experience that will offer players the perfect balance of gripping narrative and compelling gameplay options."

[Via CVG]

Saints Row 2: Premier Images

We have the premier images for Saints Row 2. And they are looking pretty slick. I wonder what your gonna do in a head to head to head cop situation like the image below. Enjoy.

[Via JeuxFrance]