Max Anarchy (Anarchy Reigns) PS3/360

[Riposte]

Hopefully more Vanquish and Bayonetta than MadWorld. However it seems connected to MadWorld in some fashion(the main character is in it, so it could be a flat-out sequel). Will be a 2011 release(somewhere).

This is basically a placeholder thread at this point, but I will update the OP once I find shit.

This title is a melee action game with lots of other players. Maybe a multiplayer brawler would be the best way to describe it? Max Anarchy has online play, which Inaba said in an interview has been difficult to synchronize because this kind of genre hasn’t been invented yet. In addition to online play, Max Anarchy has a single player story mode to complete.

http://www.siliconera.com/2011/01/25...s-max-anarchy/

Asked to describe the game, Inaba replied "Fighting Game." The game will show characters who've had their abilities strengthened fighting it out all at once in a situation where, similar to a group fight, you may end up getting pounded suddenly from behind.

The game will have at its base an offline story mode with a solid story. On top of this will be a variety of options that allow players to enjoy themselves online. These will include cooperative elements in addition to free-for-all combat.

Inaba didn't share details on that solid story, but he did reveal one of the game's playable characters. Jack, the main character in Platinum's violent Wii title MadWorld, will be playable. The Platinum staff had wanted to make use of the character again, explained Inaba, and he fit Max Anarchy perfectly, even though he has nothing to do with the game's story and world setting.

It was mentioned above that Inaba feels the game's genre of "Massively Multiplayer Melee Fighting Action" doesn't exist yet. The reason for this, Inaba explained, is because of synchronization issues when you have large numbers of online players. Although it's difficult work, it's one of the things they're challenging, he said.

Noting that it's difficult to get an image for something if the genre is new, Famitsu asked Inaba to compare it to something. He replied "fighting game" again, but added that even though it may look like Sega's long lost arcade multiplayer fighting series Spikeout, the gameplay is different.

Platinum is aiming for a Fall 2011 worldwide simultaneous release for Max Anarchy. The game will be published by Sega.

If all this sounds a bit vague to you, there's a reason. This first look at Max Anarchy actually isn't one of Famitsu's usual fact-filled previews. The discussion of the game came as part of an interview looking back at Platinum Games since the studio's 2006 formation. ...

http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/201...a_max_anarchy/

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[Caiyuo]

Not mad at this one bit, regardless of the direction they lean to. A new Platinum Games title is good news.

[Riposte]

I wanna know who is directing. That basically seals the deal between a mediocre game and a masterpiece.

EDIT: Eh, I might be too harsh...

And there is the chance the online multiplayer sucks no matter who makes it. That's new territory.

In any case, I am extremely excited for this.

[Caiyuo]

Hadn't noticed Shinji Mikami left Platinum! Still excited about this as well, regardless of how new details pan out just because of how much more I liked Vanquish & Bayonetta than a lot of other games given top honors.

[Riposte]

Added more information to the OP.

[Insanecyclone]

http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/27/pl...narchy-reigns/

Platinum's 'Max Anarchy' coming to the west as 'Anarchy Reigns' this fall

SEGA AND PLATINUMGAMES REVEAL ANARCHY REIGNS

PlatinumGames Presents a Multiplayer Brawler Set in a World Where Anarchy is King.

LONDON AND SAN FRANCISCO - (January 27th, 2011) – SEGA® Europe Ltd. and SEGA® of America, Inc. today reveal details on upcoming third-person multiplayer brawler, ANARCHY REIGNS™, the much anticipated next title from critically acclaimed developer PlatinumGames. ANARCHY REIGNS will be available in Autumn 2011 on the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.

With ANARCHY REIGNS, PlatinumGames will be using their hallmark creativity and technical excellence to challenge the boundaries of the conventional brawler genre by allowing multiple players to get involved in heavy-hitting action simultaneously. ANARCHY REIGNS incorporates a diverse range of multiplayer modes to provide players with different challenges, including Tag Team battles and Battle Royal, where players can challenge others in a full-on fight for victory.



"SEGA are delighted to continue our collaboration with PlatinumGames, one of the most creative and critically acclaimed developers in the world," said Gary Knight, Senior Vice President of Marketing of SEGA West. "ANARCHY REIGNS is set to offer gamers a fresh multiplayer experience with the quality and innovation PlatinumGames are renowned for."

ANARCHY REIGNS will be available in Autumn 2011 for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system.

[Riposte]

Can a mod add the name Anarchy Reigns in parentheses between Max Anarchy and (PS3/360)

Masaki Yamanaka = MadWorld artist, hmmm


Pictures too: (added to OP)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/segaeur...7625917994168/

Some serious ass. (Bayonetta is TOTALLY going to be a guest "skin" lol. At this rate so will Sam Gideon.)

[Elcura]

I can't fucking WAIT for this. Multiplayer action? Sign me the fuck up.

[Qalbert]

Can a mod add the name Anarchy Reigns in parentheses between Max Anarchy and (PS3/360)

deleted the parentheses around PS3/360 because it looked kinda funny to me having two sets next to each other, can put it back if you want

[Riposte]

Question is... who to main? Green Cyberninja or Green Mecha dude.

[Caiyuo]

I feel like this is going to come back down to whose ass you want to stare at the entire time

[Riposte]

Then the choice is quite obvious...


EDIT: Art design is getting blasted in some places. I don't think it is bad at all.

[Correction]

How can people bitch about the art design? Seems in a fast-paced brawler your character should cut an identifiable silhouette against the background and contrast uniquely against the other characters on the field. So far the screenshots show both missions accomplished. Are these the same crybabies who bashed diablo 3 for using too many bright colors?

[Tobi]

Teaser:


http://www.andriasang.com/e/blog/201...ns_first_look/

[Insanecyclone]

I really hope Bayonetta is in this or at least an unlockable costume of her.

[Caiyuo]

Then the choice is quite obvious...


EDIT: Art design is getting blasted in some places. I don't think it is bad at all.

How can people bitch about the art design? Seems in a fast-paced brawler your character should cut an identifiable silhouette against the background and contrast uniquely against the other characters on the field. So far the screenshots show both missions accomplished. Are these the same crybabies who bashed diablo 3 for using too many bright colors?

Yeah I'm not getting this criticism in the slightest, besides whatever functional criticism someone might have that I don't see, it also looks amazing based on the few screens so far. Seems like a bit of a leap this early on.

[Hyan]

The art design is all right, but I don't like the setting. Still an interesting concept, especially the "massively multiplayer" part, although I don't believe for a second that this will be a true MMO.

[Elcura]

Even something on the scale of White Knight Chronicles (cept with better gameplay) would be epic.

[Riposte]

Here is a teaser trailer which shows you almost nothing. Well the green mecha dude is a BULL green mecha dude, bueno.

I am going to guess the mask/coat wearers in the sceenshots are either enemies in a co-op game or a third party in a competitive game.

[Riposte]

http://maxanarchy.jp/ got this off PG's stream. Some new pictures and shit.

No idea what's up the giant tentacles, but that's ALWAYS a good sign.