Game News South Park: The Stick of Truth goes gold, gets 13 minute gameplay video and glowing previews

[Infinitron]

Tags: Obsidian Entertainment; South Park: The Stick of Truth; Ubisoft

South Park: The Stick of Truth has "gone gold" and Ubisoft has initiated the traditional pre-release publicity blitz for the game. In addition to officially unveiling the "Making Of" trailer that was leaked last month, they've also posted a gameplay video which shows the game's first 13 minutes. It's pretty entertaining stuff, and I'm not just saying that because whoever played the game decided to take the "Jew" class.

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Meanwhile, it looks like all of the major gaming news sites has been provided with preview copies, and as of today they've begun posting their impressions. Interestingly, some of them, such as GameSpot, find the gameplay mechanics uninteresting but the humor spot-on, while others, such as Eurogamer, find the mechanics promising but the humor to be unambitious. On the whole, however, all of the previews are quite positive. IGN's preview says that the game might possibly be "the Best Licensed Game Ever" and reports that it appears to be completely bug-free. Good news for Obsidian.

 

[Crispy]

 

[Zed]

They should send the Codex a review copy. I've watched more South Park and played more RPGs than anyone at IGN.

 

[Raapys]

Still don't think it's up my alley, but it looks better than I'd expected. And the jew thing was a nice touch.

 

[Fuck_The_Banks]

32. There's only one Carlos Tevez.....

 

[Infinitron]

They should send the Codex a review copy. I've watched more South Park and played more RPGs than anyone at IGN.

We could try to ask for one. Our previous interactions with Ubisoft have been positive, after all.

 

[Zed]

They should send the Codex a review copy. I've watched more South Park and played more RPGs than anyone at IGN.

We could try to ask for one. Our previous interactions with Ubisoft have been positive, after all.

I have actually tried to contact them already. It's not at all like MMXL for instance, because Limbic basically ran their own PR. Ubisoft's US branch and Obsidian are red-taped as hell.

 

[Raapys]

What if you temporarily change all Ubisoft reviews on the codex to read 10/10 GOTY!!!! and then ask?

 

[Monty]

What if you temporarily change all Ubisoft reviews on the codex to read 10/10 GOTY!!!! and then ask?

Worth a shot. It worked with MMXL after all....

 

[evdk]

Begging for review copies? Really?

Well don't forget to make an unpacking video. All ironic of course.

 

[Decado]

I haven't paid any attention to this game so far, but it looks promising.

 

[Cowboy Moment]

Begging for review copies? Really?

Well don't forget to make an unpacking video. All ironic of course.

My thoughts exactly. I'm sure Darth Roxor will be thrilled to produce a review after having paid the full price on Steam.

 

[theSavant]

Never got into South Park, so it looks like crap.

 

[Infinitron]

Begging for review copies? Really?

Well don't forget to make an unpacking video. All ironic of course.

Steam keys don't need to be unpacked.

Zed Do they even know who you are? Maybe Crooked Bee would have better luck.

 

[Duraframe300]

Going to end up Obsidians highest rated and successful game.

 

[evdk]

Begging for review copies? Really?

Well don't forget to make an unpacking video. All ironic of course.

Steam keys don't need to be unpacked.

Zed Do they even know who you are? Maybe Crooked Bee would have better luck.

DRAMATIC email opening then. With epic LotR music.

 

[markec]

I wasnt really following this, but I was under impression that the game will feature massive amount of customization at start. I assume that video shows just a quick run with default character. still does anyone knows exact details of character customization?

 

[imweasel]

Cartman never fails to amuse.

I'm gonna play this shit even if it is only good for a few laughs.

 

[lurker3000]

I really want to play this but $60 is just to much money to pay for a game. Guess the summer sale will have to do.

Also is this using the crappy ubiplay thing or whatever.

 

[Zed]

Infinitron probably something best discussed in private forum, but I do believe our favorable relations are with Limbic and not Ubi per se.

 

[Infinitron]

Also is this using the crappy ubiplay thing or whatever.

No.

 

[Kane]

Begging for review copies? Really?

Well don't forget to make an unpacking video. All ironic of course.

Steam keys don't need to be unpacked.

Zed Do they even know who you are? Maybe Crooked Bee would have better luck.

DRAMATIC email opening then. With epic LotR music.

 

[Hormalakh]

fuck....we're Codex "Mods" are going to start getting free doritos? MMXL was a one time thing. you guys start slurping the assholes of these people and you're no better than those journo-prostitutes.

where the fuck is your honor? wait for the game to come out and buy it like the rest of the plebs and then review it. like normal people.

 

[evdk]

I don't believe Zed has mentioned actually writing a review of his copy anywhere

 

[Volourn]

It has potential to be fun. Some things look nice some things not so much. I don't like the fact it looks like that each class has ver specific weapons they can use. And, they should have had more weird 'classesl' like Jew.