Following Walmart's leak, Pete Hines and official RAGE account share interesting tweets about RAGE 2

DSOGaming writes: "A few hours ago, we informed you about some “leaked” games that were listed for pre-order by Walmart Canada. The one that caught us off guard was the sequel to id Software’s open-world game, RAGE. Fast forward a couple of hours and here we are with some really weird tweets from both the official RAGE account, as well as Pete Hines."

[gangsta_red]

Very interesting indeed. Besides the FF7 mention the rest of the games on that list didn't appear to far fetched.

[SpaceRanger]

It seemed like a solid list. Just a shame that games meant as surprises are getting leaked just like the last few years.

[gangsta_red]

Happens all the time. I don't really know how devs can stop retail stores from posting future listings.

Might as well just be transparent and save the surprises for how the game actually looks and plays.

[XbladeTeddy]

It's just a game, who cares if it's known about or not. If you want suprises get someone to buy you a present.

[Eldyraen]

Easiest way is to not tell them until after it’s revealed, but probably easier said than done since they need to consider stocking, advertising, etc well before its ever out.

[TheCommentator]

@ Gangsta

They could also just let retailers find out about the games at E3 like we do and avoid the possibility of leaks entirely.

[IamTylerDurden1]

Gangster red

I totally disagree. So you think Bethesdsa should just announce all their games now and take all the steam out of E3?

Remember when Norse mythology/God of War 4 rumors hit? Remember when Horizon concept art leaked? Imagine if Sony just caved and confirmed those 2 games at that time? We never would've had that epic opening to E3 2016 with the orchestra. Both HZD and God of War had huge E3 announcement showings that helped fuel the hype that would drive those games to be gigantic commercial successes.

[FPS_D3TH]

Other than forza horizon 5 which there isn’t a 4th game yet either.

[gangsta_red]

Oh yea, that too.

[isarai]

If there were ever a game held back by curent tech it was RAGE, i'd love to play a sequel cause the first ones gunplay is ace

[showtimefolks]

But not just a straight up shooter give us a deep RPG

[Movefasta1993]

it had better gunplay than doom imo.

[showtimefolks]

gameplay was very nice it just needs to come with better/more content

give it the uncharted 2 treatment make it bigger and better than the original

[roadkillers]

All i heard was negatives from this game, but everyone was hyped before release. What happened?

[gangsta_red]

From what I remember there was more emphasis on the actual graphics than the gameplay for Rage.

Maybe now that the tech is better these guys can deliver on both ends.

[Eldyraen]

It had a lot going for it but equally bad limitations.

Mega Textures made texture loading and pop ins pretty bad—many high end pcs would get it still during quick 180 degree turns.

Online was literally broken for a while (coop missions on one console being even worse than the other for longer, think PS3).

Id Software competive mode was built on car racing? A huge left turn as they are a Shooter First known entity.

Then there was the story, especially the ending. I can remember a couple story and character elements (guy that saves you, girl with the boomerang, funhouse, etc) but the rest fell off just as much as the game’s actual end—which was so abrupt to the point it was pretty forgetful.

The world it inhabitant was great though. Raiders, Mutants, etc has great designs and the post apocalyptic setting was top notch. Sort of Fallout meets Mad Max. Gunplay was definitely solid and then you had a mix of ammo types if I remember correctly (post-Bioshock game?) and things like RC explosives to add variety to it as well.

They just need to fix the major issues and it could be great.

[IamTylerDurden1]

Gangster_red

Not really. The gameplay was actually vey good. I played RAGE on 360 and it was easily the most visually impressive game on that system at the time, especially at 60 frames. However, the gunplay was excellent with enemies reacting dramatically to each shot. The variety of weapons wasn't huge, but the weapons were extremely entertaining and well designed with a variety of ammo types. Chopping down charging enemies with boomerang blades, firing electric bullets into a puddle, and shooting a mind control bullet that allow you to control an enemy and then remote detonate were just a few of the visceral toys to play with.

I always loved RAGE. It had stunning visuals, a fantastic setting that was Mad Max meets Borderlands, and very solid gameplay. The actual criticisms of RAGE were a pretty forgettable narrative and protagonist as well as a very small overall map. The game world was rich and detailed, but there just wasn't enough of of it.

It always made me ill when i'd hear about the sequel being cancelled due to underwhelming sales. RAGE may have had some shortcomings, but it was a terrific foundation for an incredible franchise. If you have

[Yui_Suzumiya]

I got it day one and loved it

[coolbeans]

A large part of that is due to the launch. The PC and PS3 versions had it pretty rough, the PC to a much larger extent. It's easy to point out some design flaws as well. For me? I think it's one of the most underrated big-budget games of last gen--considering just how easy it was to get 9's and 10's for other popular titles.

[TheCommentator]

I agree, because the XB1/PS4 handle Tiled Resources much better than last gen. I also found myself having to use all of the weapons in the game because of how they each worked on specific enemy types. Normally I don't use all of the different guns because I'll find that "an all-purpose weapon" and a few ancilliary weapons are all I need.

[Hardiman]

Cool , I enjoyed the original but the ending was a let down.

[UCForce]

Agree. The game was good, but my god the ending is so bad. Hopefully, they make a better ending than the last one.

[XiNatsuDragnel]

Please

[CurbStompin]

Thank you

[Relientk77]

Really hoping RAGE 2 is real and we see a reveal and gameplay at E3

[Neonridr]

lol.. at least they can have a sense of humour about it.

[sizeofyou]

Would like a new Rage...

...although bizarrely, it's one of only two non-VR games that have made me feel sick after long sessions!

[jznrpg]

I don’t get sick from VR too often but Rage did make me dizzy a couple of times

[Minute Man 721]

Graphical Powerhouse, only gripe underwhelming ending. A 2nd one would be nice

[Kabaneri]

Im excited Bethesda's single player First person games have been great this gen.

[jokerisalive]

I loved Rage and hope a sequel is coming. Still play it on my Xbox One X thru BC.

[TheCommentator]

Does the 1X help with the texture load-in problems that plagued the game on last gen consoles?

[jokerisalive]

yes it runs smoother on the X propably due to the hardware that allows for optimal frame and force 16x AF for texture quality. it looks crisper and runs better on the X. hope that helps.

[chris235]

rage was pretty boring. good looking but boring.

[Daisysnow]

Never played the first one. Excited it has rpg elements!

[Oschino1907]

One of the unfair critiques of this game was many people (even reviewers) expecting it to be more like a Fallout type game with vehicles. When id talked about RPG elements they often reminded everyone it was "first and foremost a first person shooter". Many didn't seem to pay attention to what the makers themselves stressed many times over and pooped on the game for not being the one they imagined in their own minds.

Having said that though everything about the game was either great or decent enough outside of somewhat limited content, replayability and the anticlimactic ending.

[Daisysnow]

This is referring to the original? This remake could possibly be different I'm guessing?

[Oschino1907]

I would expect this upcoming one to take everything father and expand on it. So I could easily see a bit more rpg so maybe some abilities/skills (which would be new) built around play styles and/or gear, outfits, armor, etc... to customize towards play styles (also would be new). I wouldn't expect it to be anything like fallout.

If the rpg elements is what intrigues you I would look out for news because they were fairly transparent before releasing last game but many didn't pay attention. Just don't expect a full on rpg with huge inventories, big in depth skill trees, etc...

[Donnie81]

Nice!

[Fist4achin]

Sweet! I enjoyed the first Rage.

[1nsomniac]

Come on people were adults now or at least old enough that we should know better. A leak should only matter to you if you still believe in Father Christmas & the Tooth Fairy. If a games in development why should we not know about it?? It’s such a strange concept that people feel things like this should be kept secret from the public. What does it matter?

It’s being developed. If you’re hyped for it you’re hyped. If you’re not, you’re not...

[poppatron]

The gunplay/gameplay was awesome! The reason it did badly was because before release it was looking like an RPG and everyone was excited for just that. But it turns out it was really thin on the RPG elements and was more action/shootery.

You didn’t level up, it was more about the different types of ammunition you used for your different weapons to take down particular enemies. I really liked it!

[2pacalypsenow]

I hope they fixed that terrible engine they used in Rage.

[Eldyraen]

It was built around the idea of Mega Textures becoming the norm. Hardware couldn’t handle it though and I can’t think of anything else that really went with that design choice.

I can’t rmember all of the specifics but it was what they built it around.

[2pacalypsenow]

Those texture loads were terrible.

[CurbStompin]

Year of the sequels

edit: And remakes

[brianunfried]

I don't replay very many games, I played through RAGE three times. Hope it's more of an open world this time instead of a hub world. RAGE had some of the best enemy A.I. for the time.

[EDKICK]

Bethesda has been on point lately, especially with SP FPS's. I mean just the last three years for Bethesda has been: Fallout 4, DOOM, Dishonored 2, Prey, Evil Within 2, Wolfenstein 2. I didn't love Rage but it had promise and with Bethesda's recent track record, I'm very interested.

[theshredded]

Kudos to Bethesda, if this is true. Loved the first game, it had awesome combat and the designs were also cool.