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Max Payne 3
File:Maxpayne3.jpg
Cover art for Max Payne 3
Developer(s)Rockstar Vancouver, Rockstar New England, Rockstar London, Rockstar Toronto
Publisher(s)Rockstar Games
Writer(s)Dan Houser[2]
SeriesMax Payne
EngineRAGE[3]
Euphoria (physics)[4]
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
ReleasePlayStation 3 & Xbox 360[1]
  • NA: May 15, 2012
  • JP: May 18, 2012
  • EU: May 18, 2012
  • AU: May 18, 2012
Microsoft Windows[1]
  • AU: May 18, 2012
  • NA: May 29, 2012
  • EU: June 1, 2012
Genre(s)Third-person shooter
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Max Payne 3 is an upcoming video game sequel in the Max Payne franchise published by Rockstar Games for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Development is led by Rockstar Vancouver in collaboration with the New England, London and Toronto studios.[5][6] This is the first game in the series not to be developed by Finnish game developer Remedy Entertainment and not being written by series creator Sam Lake.[7] The lead writer of Max Payne 3 is Dan Houser, who was also the writer of most games in the Grand Theft Auto series, and of Red Dead Redemption.[2]

Gameplay

Max Payne 3 is a third-person shooter in which the player assumes the role of its titular character, Max Payne. Max Payne 3 will feature the over-the-shoulder zoom aiming and cover mechanics. However, these will just serve as garnish to the game's classic run-and-gun shooting.[8] Max Payne 3 will also make return of bullet-time in action sequences, which the franchise is notable for. In bullet time it will be possible to see every bullet make a hole in your foes.[9] A "Last Man Standing" mechanic, which gives Max a reprieve from death for a small period if he has one painkiller on him. If the player is able to kill the enemy that delivered the wounding shot with bullets he'll recover enough energy to soldier on.[8]

Max Payne 3 retains the shoot-dodge mechanic from the previous games. Max will also be able to stay grounded after a dive, which enables him to shoot 360 degrees around. Rockstar has blended physics and animation, so that when Max dives around, he does so appropriately according to his surroundings. Through advanced utilization of the Euphoria physics engine, shooting and killing enemies in Max Payne 3 will look noticeably more realistic than in any preceding Rockstar games as well.[9]

New to the series are cinematic action movements, essentially interactive cut-scenes. Max must for example leap off a factory balcony, grab hold of a crane's hook and shoot at a crowd of thugs while swinging around in slo-mo. Should a thug get too close, Max can throw a few elbows and feet around to disarm and kill them in one crunching blow.[10]

Multiplayer

The game's online multiplayer features maps and modes that dynamically change within a match, as well as reward, ranking and clan systems.[11]

Synopsis

Plot

According to Rockstar's Sam Houser, it is their intention on starting a new chapter of Max Payne's life with the game. "This is Max as we've never seen him before, a few years older, more world-weary and cynical than ever." Since the last game, the press release states Max has left New York City behind and has "drifted from bad to worse." The press release then goes on to say Max has been double-crossed in this new city and he is searching for the truth and a way out.[12] The game will be set in São Paulo, Brazil, where Payne is working in the private security sector for a wealthy local family, set eight years after the events of the second game.[13][14] Max Payne now works in executive protection for the wealthy Rodrigo Branco in the hopes of escaping the memories of his troubled past. When a street gang kidnaps Rodrigo’s wife, Max is pulled into a conspiracy of shadowy, warring factions threading every aspect of São Paulo society in a deadly web that threatens to engulf everyone and everything around him.

Characters

Rockstar initially claimed that series staple James McCaffrey would not return to the role of Max Payne, instead opting for an older actor.[15] However, in Edge it was confirmed that James McCaffrey will not only return to voice Max Payne, but will also return in a full acting role through motion capture.[6]

Development

We’ve been blessed with being able to actually see the game and give some feedback. We’ve been meeting with Rockstar and looking at Max 3 – it looks absolutely phenomenal – the nice thing is we’ve been giving our feeling on the game but at the end of the day we don’t have to do any of the heavy lifting, which is nice. Rockstar don’t make bad games, so you already know it’s going to be good. Just like we hope the Remedy brand is a seal of quality, you know that Rockstar’s brand is a seal of quality. It’s been nice to be part of the process, but we don’t want to take any of the limelight. From what we’ve seen it’s going to be absolutely fantastic.

Oskari Hakkinen, Remedy Entertainment franchise development head.[16]

.[12] However, it was pushed back to 2010 alongside several other Take-Two Interactive franchises in order to "benefit from having more development time." In June 2010, the game was again pushed back to 2011.[17] On December 21, it was not present on the 2011-2012 calendar year, and was pushed back again.[13][18] The game was still in development and not canceled or indefinitely halted when Rockstar released two new screenshots for the game.[19] On September 8, 2011 Rockstar announced a March 2012 release date for the game, with a debut trailer released on September 14.[20][21][22] In January 2012, Take-Two delayed the game by two months from its original March release date to May 2012. The publisher said the decision's been made to "ensure that Max Payne 3 delivers the highest quality."[23]

The debut trailer was released on September 14, 2011.[24] Responding to criticism regarding the decision to abandon the film noir theme of the previous games in the series, the writer for the series, Sam Lake, responded by commenting that the game would "maintain its dark and gritty origins" and that fans of the series would be "in for a surprise."[25] Remedy boss Oskari Hakkinen praised Rockstar's take on the series, and said Max Payne 3 looks "brilliant".[26]

Rockstar conducted research to ensure that the vibe, culture, police, weapons and every element of São Paulo, Brazil is as authentic as possible. The research team visited São Paulo several times and went to lengths researching the local gangs, police and special forces, including each group's choice of equipment and firearms.[27]

In an interview with Gamasutra in November 2011, Dan Houser of Rockstar Games said that despite what the general public might think, Rockstar likes to "spend a bit of time" at the end of projects before deciding what to do next. "Basically we have been meaning to start [Max Payne 3] for a while, but we have limited bandwidth and limited studios, and more games to make than we've started. So suddenly it was a good slot," Houser said, explaining why it took eight years to follow up Max Payne 2. "Also, contrary to a lot of people, we like to take a little bit of time at the end of a game before starting a sequel, so we can wait for the excitement or disappointment and everything else of the experience to shake down and really see what we should do in the next game."[28]

Marketing and release

Rockstar Games ran a competition where its Twitter followers who tweet using the #MaxPayne3 hashtag through January 13 2012, could see their likeness featured in the title's multiplayer. "If you're one of those chosen, we'll contact you either via tweet or direct message to request a picture of you for consideration. We'll then pick two finalists from each group each week (eight people in total) who will have their Duct tape appear as a multiplayer gang character in our upcoming action shooter Max Payne 3," said Rockstar.[11]

Rockstar collaborated with several retail outlets on pre-order bonuses available through several store chains throughout the world. The "Cemetery Multiplayer Map" is a map pack, where pre-order customers get early access to the map. "The Silent Killer Multiplayer Loadout Pack" includes the "devastatingly destructive" Light Anti-Tank Weapon, the Slippery Character Burst to quickly escape a deadly firefight, and the Listening Device Item that amplifies player hearing so you can hear enemies approaching you from a greater distance. Also these who pre-orders the game from specified retailers receive a code that allows to get the game's first paid "Multiplayer DLC Pack" for free.[29] A Special Edition of Max Payne 3 is available for pre-order until April 2, 2012. The Special Edition includes a 10" tall Collectible Max Payne Statue, series of game-inspired Original Still Life Art Prints, Bullet Keychain (copper and brass-plated iron bullet-shaped) and Max Payne 3 Official Soundtrack. Exclusive multiplayer content consists of Classic Multiplayer Character Pack and Disorderly Conduct Multiplayer Weapons Pack.[30][31]

Both Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions features rewards respectively for Avatars and the social network PlayStation Home.[32] The Rockstar Games Social Club is a website that displays the gameplay statistics of registered users and feature competitions and awards based on player activity within the game.

References

  1. ^ a b http://www.edge-online.com/news/take-two-forecasts-loss-max-payne-3-slips-may
  2. ^ a b Morris, Chris (5 November 2011). "'Payne 3' ready to load". Variety.com. Retrieved 14 November 2011. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  3. ^ Bramwell, Tom (June 10, 2009). "Balding Max Payne 3 sighted". EuroGamer. Retrieved 2009-06-10.
  4. ^ Charles Onyett (2009-06-16). "IGN: Max Payne 3 Details Emerge". IGN.com. Retrieved 2011-01-13.
  5. ^ "Max Payne 3 is joint Rockstar Studios effort". VG247. 2009-06-25. Retrieved 2011-04-04.
  6. ^ a b EDGE, "A Man Called Payne", May 2011. pg. 56
  7. ^ "Remedy not planning to revisit Max Payne anytime soon". VG247. 2010-02-19. Retrieved 2011-04-04.
  8. ^ a b computerandvideogames.com Tamoor Hussain (2011-11-24). "News: Max Payne 3: Over-the-shoulder aiming, physics, animation detailed". ComputerAndVideoGames.com. Retrieved 2011-12-04.
  9. ^ a b Purchese, Robert (2011-11-24). "Rockstar adds cover, zoom-aiming to Max Payne 3 • News •". Eurogamer.net. Retrieved 2011-12-04.
  10. ^ "Feature: 10 reasons why Max Payne 3 will be worth the wait". ComputerAndVideoGames.com. Retrieved 2011-12-04.
  11. ^ a b http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/gaming/news/a356529/max-payne-3-competition-winners-to-appear-in-game.html
  12. ^ a b "Max Payne 3 Announced!". RockstarWatch.net. 2009-03-23. Retrieved 2009-03-23.
  13. ^ a b "Rockstar releases new Max Payne 3 info - Rockstar, Max Payne 3, games - PC World Australia". Pcworld.idg.com.au. 2011-04-27. Retrieved 2011-12-04.
  14. ^ Gilbert, Ben (2009-06-13). "Max Payne 3 details from Game Informer hit the web". Joystiq.com. Retrieved 2011-01-13.
  15. ^ Gilbert, Ben (2009-06-15). "Max Payne gets different, older voice actor". Joystiq.com. Retrieved 2011-04-03.
  16. ^ http://www.vg247.com/2012/01/09/quick-quotes-remedys-hakkinen-on-phenomenal-max-payne-3/
  17. ^ "Max Payne 3 delayed; Redemption sells 5 million; GTAIV sells 17 million". RockstarWatch.net. June 8, 2010. Retrieved 2010-06-19.
  18. ^ "News: Max Payne 3 skips Take-Two's 2011-2012 release schedule". ComputerAndVideoGames.com. 2010-12-17. Retrieved 2011-01-13.
  19. ^ "Max Payne 3 Alive". Retrieved 30 June 2011.
  20. ^ R* Q (8 September 2011). "Max Payne 3 Coming March 2012". Rockstar Games. Take-Two Interactive. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
  21. ^ "Revealed: Max Payne 3 Trailer Arriving on September 14". International Business Times. 11 September 2011. Retrieved 11 September 2011.
  22. ^ Shoemaker, Natalie (2011-09-14). "Rockstar Games Releases First Max Payne 3 Trailer | News & Opinion". PCMag.com. Retrieved 2011-12-04.
  23. ^ http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-01-17-max-payne-3-release-date-delayed
  24. ^ http://daxgamer.com/2011/09/max-payne-3s-debut-trailer/
  25. ^ "Remedy's Sam Lake and Matias Myllyrinne Talk All Things Max Payne". Rockstar Games. Retrieved 2011-12-04.
  26. ^ http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2012-01-16-remedy-proud-of-rockstars-brilliant-max-payne-3
  27. ^ http://www.computerandvideogames.com/331622/rockstar-details-research-behind-max-payne-3s-seedy-brazilian-world/
  28. ^ "Features - Dan Houser On How Rockstar Does It". Gamasutra. Retrieved 2011-12-04.
  29. ^ "Max Payne 3 Pre-Order Exclusive Bonuses for Europe and Australia". Rockstar Games. 2012-01-16. Retrieved 2012-01-16.
  30. ^ Dutton, Fred (2011-11-21). "Max Payne 3 special edition detailed • News •". Eurogamer.net. Retrieved 2011-12-04.
  31. ^ http://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/20081/max-payne-3-special-edition-preorder-deadline-extended-to-april-.html
  32. ^ http://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/20131/classic-max-payne-avatar-items-now-available-on-xbox-live.html

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