Worms armageddon decade

xDEATHx · 25 Feb 2009, 17:29

A new game Worms Armageddon Decade has been rated in Australia (published by Microsoft). Probably an XBLA version

Link

asl · 25 Feb 2009, 17:47

probably a re-release of worms armageddon with all the latest patches or something

Wormetti · 25 Feb 2009, 18:06

I'm excited!

robowurmz · 25 Feb 2009, 18:06

It's probably just a collectors edition.

Wormetti · 25 Feb 2009, 18:44

Domain name: WORMSARMAGEDDONDECADE.COM
Registrant:Team17 Software Ltd
Record created on 29-Jan-2008.

jag111 · 25 Feb 2009, 18:45

If it is a new game or even a revamp of the existing game on XBLA, I sincerely hope it isn't as limited as the current version in regards to total online players and the ability for multiple local players to play online.

The 4 player limitation online in the current version is the killer for me. I haven't and won't buy the current game because of it. I have a group of friends from work who get together and play online at least once a week. Most of the time we're 8 people or less. But occasionally we're 10+. Any game that limits online play to less than 8 people is basically a no-go for this group.

The other factor is that my wife can't sit down and play with me and our friends online. So instead we play Bomberman Live! which is the perfect example of how to do this sort of thing right. Both games are similar in terms of accessibility for new/casual players. But Bomberman supports up to 8 people online and multiple local people on one box can easily play with multiple local people on another box.

robowurmz · 25 Feb 2009, 19:03

Hoobly Hoobly?!

Plasma · 25 Feb 2009, 19:26

quoted:

Originally Posted by jag111

If it is a new game or even a revamp of the existing game on XBLA, I sincerely hope it isn't as limited as the current version in regards to total online players and the ability for multiple local players to play online.
The 4 player limitation online in the current version is the killer for me. I haven't and won't buy the current game because of it. I have a group of friends from work who get together and play online at least once a week. Most of the time we're 8 people or less. But occasionally we're 10+. Any game that limits online play to less than 8 people is basically a no-go for this group.

8 or more people?! That'd be an insane waiting time between turns, y'know!
But hey, it's a turn-based team game. Why not just have two people on a team?

Wormetti · 25 Feb 2009, 19:27

Bomberman isn't turn based. In Worms, it can be a long time before 7 people finish their turn and you could be dead by then without being able to do anything about it. Of course any amount of players can still be fun, especially with friends in the game and you could make the turn time really short and have teams.

With Armageddon in the title, it would be nothing more than an insult to not include all of Armageddon's features. A stripped down Worms game wouldn't deserve to use Armageddon in the title.

Plasma · 25 Feb 2009, 19:29

quoted:

Originally Posted by Wormetti

With Armageddon in the title, it would be nothing more than an insult to not include all of Armageddon's features. A stripped down Worms game wouldn't deserve that title.

You do realise that it is, at best, a re-release of W:A, right? And has nothing to do with WormsXBLA?

Wormetti · 25 Feb 2009, 19:31

quoted:

Originally Posted by Plasma

You do realise that it is, at best, a re-release of W:A, right? And has nothing to do with WormsXBLA?

An updated re-release of WA would be great but it turns out this is an enhanced version of WormsXBLA/Worms Open Warfare 2. It doesn't use the Worms Armageddon engine.

yakuza · 25 Feb 2009, 19:50

At best? You meant "at worst", didn't you?

robowurmz · 25 Feb 2009, 20:26

No, I'm pretty sure he meant "at best". Re-read the context.

It's for XBLA, apparently. Hopefully Xboxers will have the beauty of a true worms game.

Wormetti · 25 Feb 2009, 20:32

Team17's facebook and Spadge's blog

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Mole Strike!

Twice in a month, 2 of our undercover titles have been outed. Fortunately they've had an excited initial reaction, but full details, videos and content will follow.

For the record, Worms PSN is an enhanced edition of the hugely successful XBLA edition, with more levels, additional weapons, audio, 1080p support and more besides.

The new title for XBLA is subject to a potential name change and it's a vastly expanded edition of the game which mixes classic weapons and features from Worms Armageddon (released 1999) and some very new (and rather tasty) new content.

The original XBLA edition of Worms is available for a stupidly good value of $5/£3.50 or something, so warm up on that!

We hope that people will be delighted.

Sounds great.

_Kilburn · 25 Feb 2009, 20:40

quoted:

Originally Posted by robowurmz

Xbox
true worms game.

Huge contradiction there, console ports of Worms games aren't true Worms games. Just like 3D Worms games aren't... oh wait...

Wormetti · 25 Feb 2009, 20:45

If I'm reading this right, "Decade" will also be released on PC.

quoted:

Coming in Spring will be a new title initially for Xbox Live Arcade and later for PC. This game should be revealed in March and is sure to cause some excitement.

Shadowmoon · 25 Feb 2009, 23:18

This will make a lot of people happy for sure.

And robowurmz, Yakuza was been sarcastic.

MtlAngelus · 25 Feb 2009, 23:45

FDUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCKYEAH.

I probably shouldn't get my hopes up tho...

But I can't help it.

Shadowmoon · 26 Feb 2009, 00:46

Neither can I, this is the first time in years i've became so excited about a worms game.

"Decade" may be one of the best worms games ever, or the best worms game ever, and it may also bring a load of members to the forum.....

jsgnext · 26 Feb 2009, 00:54

quoted:

I'm reading this right, "Decade" will also be released on PC.

God!......bless u!
I need another worms for PC
Lets hope it doesnt have the "Games for windows live" system to play online....its preety anoying.

Wormetti · 26 Feb 2009, 05:33

Since it's published by Microsoft, it's almost certain to use Games for Windows Live. I wonder if it will be multiplayer compatible with the 360 version. That's very rarely the case but it would be a great selling point.

bonz · 26 Feb 2009, 08:58

quoted:

Originally Posted by Wormetti

Since it's published by Microsoft, it's almost certain to use Games for Windows Live.

Are you ?

yakuza · 26 Feb 2009, 08:59

quoted:

Originally Posted by Shadowmoon

This will make a lot of people happy for sure.

And robowurmz, Yakuza was been sarcastic.

No, I wasn't, relelases usally contain some sort of extra features, so, it's not going to be WA at best, if anything, it will be WA at worst, because there's room for improvements and additional features.

Wormetti · 26 Feb 2009, 09:02

quoted:

Originally Posted by bonz

Are you ?

Me? No, I'm not published by Microsoft. I'm indy.

bonz · 26 Feb 2009, 10:15

quoted:

Originally Posted by Wormetti

Me? No, I'm not published by Microsoft. I'm indy.

Oops.
I misread your post and thought you said you're almost certain that it'll use Games for Windows Live.

Well, do you really think it's so certain to use GfW Live?

Wormetti · 26 Feb 2009, 11:44

I don't know for sure if it will use GfW but Microsoft would have pushed to have their system in the game and the developer usually tries to do what the publisher requests.

d3rd3vil · 26 Feb 2009, 12:35

So its a new Armageddon version for Xbox 360?

I hope for PC too....

And when can we expect first pics or vids?

Wormetti · 26 Feb 2009, 12:45

I guess screenshots will be released on or before GDC March 23-29. We weren't supposed to know about Decade just yet.

d3rd3vil · 26 Feb 2009, 12:56

Well ok then lets wait for years now

I hope it's really like Armageddon with ****ing new animations and explosions and whatever! Xbox 360 wouldn't be enough though!

A pc rls would be inevitable!

Metal Alex · 26 Feb 2009, 13:35

quoted:

Originally Posted by yakuza

No, I wasn't, relelases usally contain some sort of extra features, so, it's not going to be WA at best, if anything, it will be WA at worst, because there's room for improvements and additional features.

Actually, the expression means that, at best (In the best of cases), it could reach the quality of WA, but not make it better. You both are saying the same thing, actually.

EDIT: Reading again... It's an improvement over the Xbox one. People suggest it can't beat WA from that starting point. Which seems plausible to this day.

There's still hope for us to be mistaken, though.

EDIT AGAIN: Ok, information is quite confusing at the moment... Is it a WA improvement, or a XBLA one?

25 Feb 2009, 17:29	#1
xDEATHx Join Date: August 2001	Worms armageddon decade A new game Worms Armageddon Decade has been rated in Australia (published by Microsoft). Probably an XBLA version Link __________________ xDEATHx

25 Feb 2009, 18:06	#4
robowurmz Join Date: May 2005 Location: Scotland	It's probably just a collectors edition. __________________ ヽ(´ー｀)ﾉ

25 Feb 2009, 19:03	#7
robowurmz Join Date: May 2005 Location: Scotland	Hoobly Hoobly?! __________________ ヽ(´ー｀)ﾉ

25 Feb 2009, 19:27	#9
Wormetti Join Date: March 2007 Location: Australia	Bomberman isn't turn based. In Worms, it can be a long time before 7 people finish their turn and you could be dead by then without being able to do anything about it. Of course any amount of players can still be fun, especially with friends in the game and you could make the turn time really short and have teams. With Armageddon in the title, it would be nothing more than an insult to not include all of Armageddon's features. A stripped down Worms game wouldn't deserve to use Armageddon in the title. Last edited by Wormetti; 25 Feb 2009 at 19:30.

25 Feb 2009, 19:50	#12
yakuza Join Date: March 2005 Location: Spain	At best? You meant "at worst", didn't you? __________________ 3000 kids died of easily preventable malaria today. Apparently this is to teach rich white people something about free will.

25 Feb 2009, 17:47	#2
asl Join Date: September 2006 Location: paphos	probably a re-release of worms armageddon with all the latest patches or something

25 Feb 2009, 18:44	#5
Wormetti Join Date: March 2007 Location: Australia	Domain name: WORMSARMAGEDDONDECADE.COM Registrant:Team17 Software Ltd Record created on 29-Jan-2008.

25 Feb 2009, 18:45	#6
jag111 Join Date: February 2009 Location: Los Angeles	If it is a new game or even a revamp of the existing game on XBLA, I sincerely hope it isn't as limited as the current version in regards to total online players and the ability for multiple local players to play online. The 4 player limitation online in the current version is the killer for me. I haven't and won't buy the current game because of it. I have a group of friends from work who get together and play online at least once a week. Most of the time we're 8 people or less. But occasionally we're 10+. Any game that limits online play to less than 8 people is basically a no-go for this group. The other factor is that my wife can't sit down and play with me and our friends online. So instead we play Bomberman Live! which is the perfect example of how to do this sort of thing right. Both games are similar in terms of accessibility for new/casual players. But Bomberman supports up to 8 people online and multiple local people on one box can easily play with multiple local people on another box.

25 Feb 2009, 20:26	#13
robowurmz Join Date: May 2005 Location: Scotland	No, I'm pretty sure he meant "at best". Re-read the context. It's for XBLA, apparently. Hopefully Xboxers will have the beauty of a true worms game. __________________ ヽ(´ー｀)ﾉ

25 Feb 2009, 23:18	#17
Shadowmoon Join Date: November 2007 Location: Lancs	This will make a lot of people happy for sure. And robowurmz, Yakuza was been sarcastic. __________________ XBL Gamertag- ItZz ShadZz Rarely play Worms 2 Armageddon now because its been ruined. Last edited by Shadowmoon; 25 Feb 2009 at 23:33.

25 Feb 2009, 23:45	#18
MtlAngelus Join Date: December 2002 Location: ‰‰‰R	FDUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCKYEAH. I probably shouldn't get my hopes up tho... But I can't help it. __________________ BYAAAAAAHHH!!! __________________ Achievement Unlocked: Inside Shadowmoon's Ignore List. Achievement Unlocked: Out of Shadowmoon's Ignore List. Achievement Unlocked: Very Cool. Achievement Unlocked: Click here to know! DA: http://distortedlight.deviantart.com

26 Feb 2009, 00:46	#19
Shadowmoon Join Date: November 2007 Location: Lancs	Neither can I, this is the first time in years i've became so excited about a worms game. "Decade" may be one of the best worms games ever, or the best worms game ever, and it may also bring a load of members to the forum..... __________________ XBL Gamertag- ItZz ShadZz Rarely play Worms 2 Armageddon now because its been ruined.

26 Feb 2009, 05:33	#21
Wormetti Join Date: March 2007 Location: Australia	Since it's published by Microsoft, it's almost certain to use Games for Windows Live. I wonder if it will be multiplayer compatible with the 360 version. That's very rarely the case but it would be a great selling point. Last edited by Wormetti; 26 Feb 2009 at 05:37.

26 Feb 2009, 11:44	#26
Wormetti Join Date: March 2007 Location: Australia	I don't know for sure if it will use GfW but Microsoft would have pushed to have their system in the game and the developer usually tries to do what the publisher requests. Last edited by Wormetti; 26 Feb 2009 at 11:50.

26 Feb 2009, 12:35	#27
d3rd3vil Join Date: July 2008 Location: Hessen	So its a new Armageddon version for Xbox 360? I hope for PC too.... And when can we expect first pics or vids?

26 Feb 2009, 12:45	#28
Wormetti Join Date: March 2007 Location: Australia	I guess screenshots will be released on or before GDC March 23-29. We weren't supposed to know about Decade just yet.

26 Feb 2009, 12:56	#29
d3rd3vil Join Date: July 2008 Location: Hessen	Well ok then lets wait for years now I hope it's really like Armageddon with ****ing new animations and explosions and whatever! Xbox 360 wouldn't be enough though! A pc rls would be inevitable!

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