Carmac interviewed Verena Vlajo (JoWooD PR) at the GC 2007 about Painkiller: Overdose. Asking her questions about gameplay, weapons, etc.
He also got a chance to play the game. See the full video interview on GGL.com
While checking 1C Company site (publisher for NecroVisioN and developed by TheFarm51) i have noticed that they have uploaded some new Screenshots and Artwork.
And last but not least dont miss the brandnew 27MB AVI Gameplay Movie!
This brandnew Trailer shows cool Artwork, instant Action from the Singleplayer where you also can see some new levels and monsters including a bossfight. And a little bit from the Multiplayer. (Thanks Mr.Henky for the Info)
The (40MB WMV) Video can be downloaded from Gametrailers here
“We made several changes mostly to the Lua scripts. The Engine itself was changed mostly to handle more complex graphics that Overdose required. We also changed many things regarding multiplayer (special thanks to Blowfish).”
NEW screenshots & Interview at Darkscorner
“Epic Games today announced that it has acquired People Can Fly. PCF most recently has been collaborating with Epic on the PC version of Gears of War®.
In addition the two companies are collaborating on a new intellectual property which Epic will be previewing privately to publishers at Games Convention in Leipzig, Germany this week.”
“Fatal1ty is on a promotional tour in the US and we stopped by the San Francisco stop. He says he misses Painkiller. Probably the best game he has ever played (his words). And he says HI! to the PK community. While he doesnt play PK anymore he did know about Overdose and said he is looking forward to it. I told him to meet us on line from time to time. While that is iffy he did sign a picture to all of us.” (post and picture by Uuber, thank U very much)
Posted by Viper on Steamfriends:
“For one week only, pick up Dreamcatcher Games
JoWooD will present Overdose at this year´s Games Convention in Leipzig (Germany). Wich will take place from August 23rd to August 26th.
Check the Announcement
Over the years Greybeard has created alot of cool SP videos. Including a camping tutorial for Varus “Hills” SP map.
Cyody made some new videos about Prison (with funny outtakes and where he was able to beat RJ19 speedrun time by using a bug) and Palace level. Also dont forget to check SYS videos.
Guy walks into a Bar principals Jon Berg and Todd Komarnicki will produce the project, which carries the tagline “Heaven
Read more here
UK gaming magazine “PCZone” talked to Mike Adams (Producer at Dreamcatcher) about Painkiller: Overdose.
[q]”Also, for multiplayer we´re hopefully going to have six to eight new levels, on top of the multiplayer levels from Painkiller. Old favourites like the stake gun and the Painkiller weapon itself will be in there too.”[/q]
Download the full interview as 3,5 MB JPG (thanks Greybeard)!
Painkiller Funcup #6 will take place from 04.08.07 to 05.08.07. The tournament will start at 18:00 CEST.
You can sign up if you visit and register @ mason and find more information about the Cup at this page so please read the cup news carefully.
Tectonic, maker of DM_1v1_Meatless, which was used by the CPL in 2005 during the worldtour, is working again on his second project, DM_Blink. He stoped working on this map after Painkiller was removed from the WT.
Still lot of work to do like lighting, etc, but at least its in progress again!
A week ago one of easteuropa biggest publisher 1C Company launched there new site. U can read the full Press Release (PDF) here.
The site has also a NecroVisioN page including a Gallery.
Thats what former CPL player think about the announced Painkiller: Overdose MOD:
Vo0:”wtb”(want to buy); Ztrider:”Im so gonna play this game!”; gellehsak:”Its a small world afterall… though on the flip side i am interested to see what they
I assume CLains would like to play Overdose too.
Tomas “sep” Pluharik (the Boss of MindwareStudios) took some time and answered various questions he was asked by the community throu the forums:
– About the distribution of character development tools:[q]”These things has to be decided yet … I would like to say yes, but I am not sure if some tech issues will emerge …”[/q]
– About Demo:[q]”These things are being discussed now … what when how. We are now still thinking that some of Overdose stuf will be free for everyone/comunity … but that is part of further dealings.”[/q]
– About improving the game engine:[q]”Some small pieces, but the engine is slightly messy.”[/q]
– About the storyline and redoing stuff:[q]”There will be some content bump which will describe the cover story too … Some pieces, but we were ahead of schedule.”[/q]
“DreamCatcher Interactive / JoWooD Productions Software AG today announced their plans to publish Painkiller-Overdose for Windows®.
With a worldwide release date set for October 2007, Painkiller-Overdose marks the return of the popular high-energy, frantic-styled gameplay that made the original Painkiller such a huge hit.”
Read the full announcement here
“Ahead of its showcase at this year’s E3 Media & Business Summit, 1C has announced that it intends to bring The Farm 51’s horror/FPS Necrovision to the U.S.”
Read more here
