I’ve been following Dishonored since it was first announced, but it’s a title that’s been easy to overlook until now because it’s a new IP. Let that sink in: amidst a storm of sequels and reboots in the gaming industry, here we’re seeing a truly new idea walking into the gale.
Dishonored is a simple revenge story, and that’s not where Arkane Studios is spending the midnight oil. The game is, in essence, a simulation and things within the world are intended to behave by the rules of that simulation. Except for the player character getting to bend the rules, of course. Summon a horde of ravenous plague rats, they’re going to go after anything with a pulse, even you.
They’re showing off gameplay that reminds me of the lead-up to Bioshock — play your own way. This looks to be more open-worldsy than the undersea classic, which could be either boon or bane. I’m very excited to see what comes from this.
Stuff I Like
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First day at Churchill Downs with @longines -SP
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Cards Against Humanity will host a one-of-a-kind independent tabletop game design challenge at Gen Con Indy 2013.
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Prototype Traveler from @laurentferrier (in steel!). Very, very temped to walk away with this one. (at Baselworld 2013)
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Lange One Timezone.
Full review here.
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Polaris Deck of CardsNeed to impress at your monthly poker match? Looking for the perfect gift for your Bridge-playing Grandmother’s upcoming...
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Today, associate editor @SJPulvirent reviews the brand new @vacheron1755 Patrimony Traditionelle Self-Winding in a 41mm rose gold case.
The watch...
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“Upon awakening, a man should prepare himself for greatness and hold that pose until retiring.”
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Because every guy should know.
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A bird’s eye view of the Olympic Village for @Rio2016 . Will give you a few more sneak peeks today!
