The Settlers - Kingdoms of Anteria Announced

Ubisoft announces The Settlers - Kingdoms of Anteria, a new installment in the long-running building simulation series in the works at their Blue Byte studio for release sometime this year. They indicate this marks a change in direction for the franchise, though they aren't forthcoming about why they say so. "By reinventing our approach to the franchise, The Settlers - Kingdoms of Anteria offers players a brand new experience full of new possibilities to explore," said Christopher Schmitz, Director of Product Development at Blue Byte. "Without a doubt, this is the most innovative Settlers’ game we have ever created." Presumably we'll hear more about this along the way, and you can sign up to keep informed through The Settlers website, where they also offer an announcement trailer with some cinematics.

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Jun 24, 2014, 07:54
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Re: The Settlers - Kingdoms of Anteria Announced Jun 24, 2014, 07:54
Jun 24, 2014, 07:54
 
I think CGI was cool back in the day when the in game graphics weren't up to par, but these days some of the in game trailers look worst than the actual gameplay.
I personally am much much more interested to see some actual gameplay with the HUD and everything than some pre rendered stuff that isn't informative or useful at all.
Even if they would have done a trailer of showcasing some of the new features and what not, those trailers are much better at selling games than these pre rendered crap.
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Jun 24, 2014, 02:05
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eRe4s3r wrote on Jun 24, 2014, 01:16:
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Oh I like CGI when it fits, but this is a settlers game, CGI isn't gonna make economic sims more interesting, ever.

So yeah, probably you are right, it's the marketing department going fully insane or something.

Yeah, their target audience is the kind of people to watch 10M game play vids and make an assessment that way. They should know their audience is all I'm sayin'
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Jun 24, 2014, 01:16
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jdreyer wrote on Jun 23, 2014, 17:54:
SpectralMeat wrote on Jun 23, 2014, 15:24:
I know what you mean. I'll be pissed if the actual announcement will be another pre rendered trailer.
Why can't they do a 10 minutes long gameplay video with dev commentary or something similar.
It is 2014 not 1999. Noone cares about pre rendered crap.

But, but, but teh rendrd grafix iz koooooool!! I am now a Settlers-bot, hypnotized by teh rendrd grafix and must now have this game. Now.

There's a reason marketing is a recurring theme on Dilbert.

Oh I like CGI when it fits, but this is a settlers game, CGI isn't gonna make economic sims more interesting, ever.

So yeah, probably you are right, it's the marketing department going fully insane or something.
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Jun 23, 2014, 20:30
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SpectralMeat wrote on Jun 23, 2014, 20:04:
Thanks
I know it's been on sale several times on different places I just always miss out on it.
I think it's been $5 a few times
No problem. And yeah, it's usually the same thing with me. I either miss it, or repeatedly miss it.
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Jun 23, 2014, 20:08
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Did they make a free to play Settlers game? My first guess was that it would be free-to-play / pay-to-not-delay game but I think maybe they've tried that already.
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Jun 23, 2014, 20:04
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Jun 23, 2014, 20:04
 
Mashiki Amiketo wrote on Jun 23, 2014, 19:48:
SpectralMeat wrote on Jun 23, 2014, 14:15:
I'd like to pick that up still but can't find any deals on it.
Maybe I'll just wait for this new one instead.
Uplay had it on their store for $7 during the E3 sale. g2a has it on for under $10 right now.
Thanks
I know it's been on sale several times on different places I just always miss out on it.
I think it's been $5 a few times
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SpectralMeat wrote on Jun 23, 2014, 14:15:
I'd like to pick that up still but can't find any deals on it.
Maybe I'll just wait for this new one instead.
Uplay had it on their store for $7 during the E3 sale. g2a has it on for under $10 right now.
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Jun 23, 2014, 17:54
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SpectralMeat wrote on Jun 23, 2014, 15:24:
I know what you mean. I'll be pissed if the actual announcement will be another pre rendered trailer.
Why can't they do a 10 minutes long gameplay video with dev commentary or something similar.
It is 2014 not 1999. Noone cares about pre rendered crap.

But, but, but teh rendrd grafix iz koooooool!! I am now a Settlers-bot, hypnotized by teh rendrd grafix and must now have this game. Now.

There's a reason marketing is a recurring theme on Dilbert.
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Jun 23, 2014, 16:09
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If there is one thing I hate more than a game announcement without screenshots, is a game announcement with a CGI filled trailer. BAH!
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Jun 23, 2014, 15:40
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Speakin of sim style games, i've been absolutely addicted to rimworld, its only alpha4 but with a few mods damn is it good.
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eRe4s3r wrote on Jun 23, 2014, 15:21:
I suppose we'll see if this is any good... when they have something to show ~.~

Never will understand what the point of these "pre-announce" announces is. As in: They don't tell us anything at all about the game, yet expect us to somehow care about it... like seriously, what is the point of that?
I know what you mean. I'll be pissed if the actual announcement will be another pre rendered trailer.
Why can't they do a 10 minutes long gameplay video with dev commentary or something similar.
It is 2014 not 1999. Noone cares about pre rendered crap.
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Jun 23, 2014, 15:21
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I suppose we'll see if this is any good... when they have something to show ~.~

Never will understand what the point of these "pre-announce" announces is. As in: They don't tell us anything at all about the game, yet expect us to somehow care about it... like seriously, what is the point of that?
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Jun 23, 2014, 15:18
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Yeah, whenever I see "reinvention" relating to a franchise I get nervous.
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Really hope they don't force you to build shit in specific areas. I want a return to Settlers 2 style building. Even their online version lets you place buildings where you want.
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Jun 23, 2014, 14:56
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At first glance I read that as "The Settlers - Kingdoms of Amalur" and thought, WTF?
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Jun 23, 2014, 14:15
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Darks wrote on Jun 23, 2014, 13:56:
I liked the previous game,
I'd like to pick that up still but can't find any deals on it.
Maybe I'll just wait for this new one instead.
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Jun 23, 2014, 14:05
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Jun 23, 2014, 14:05
 
Most likely it will be hard up DRM, look like a cartoon and possibly on the side micro transactions...

Oh and delayed and dumbed down
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Jun 23, 2014, 13:56
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I liked the previous game, but it was too slow and there just wasn’t enough freedom in the game. Combat and troops were limited to move here and attack. I hope this one offers way more freedom.
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Always online DRM?
They've never bothered to patch that out of the old one.
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