[SilverOptimus]

So, I did some quick comparison using the same site, (+ some snooping) and this is what I can conclude.

G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout has a maturity rating higher than Fortnite and PUBG (M vs. PG).
G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout has a maturity rating lower than Call Of Duty games (M vs. M15+).
Therefore, when it comes to violence, this new Joe game stands between Fortnite and COD.

Operation Blackout is now the highest maturity rated G.I. Joe game by dethroning Rise of Cobra (M vs. PG).

Game developer is not mentioned anywhere. GameMill Entertainment is acting as the 'middleman' for the deal.

Speaking of which, Andy Koehler (of GameMill) has previously worked with Hasbro and Activision for their multi-year partnership (which ended a couple of years back). He is involved with this project as well, it seems.

[sbartek1974]

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Originally Posted by Sataninjaku

I just hope that whatever they do, it's not another FPS. Can't wait to see what it's all about.
It's listed as "multi-platform", which tends to mean at least Sony and Microsoft, Nintendo if Nintendo is playing nice and possibly PC. I hope Nintendo IS playing nice, as it would be just one more piece of incentive for me to buy a Switch.

Yeah I really hope this looks good.

[Nightrain]

Honestly all they have to do is re-skin Battlefront and I’m good. Heroes can be the usual classic characters. Maybe make the various classes more customizable to look like whoever you want so you effectively choose your own team. That stupid droid tank can be the Hiss tank, stuff like that.

[BenjaminXavier]

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Originally Posted by Sataninjaku

I just hope that whatever they do, it's not another FPS. Can't wait to see what it's all about.
It's listed as "multi-platform", which tends to mean at least Sony and Microsoft, Nintendo if Nintendo is playing nice and possibly PC. I hope Nintendo IS playing nice, as it would be just one more piece of incentive for me to buy a Switch.

I've always been a Nintendo guy, owned every system they've ever made except virtual boy. So with that caveat: Zelda BotW and Mario Odyssey are the best Mario and Zelda games in a long time, and Zelda might well turn out to be one of the best games of all time. Definitely get the full size switch though so you can see the world on a giant screen.

If you have time to kill and can snag a switch at retail price, nows the time to jump in.

[sbartek1974]

So can we change it up and call 2020 the year of the Joe Pandemic? It has more of a positive spin.

[Steevy Maximus]

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Originally Posted by ozzie92

Your post shows a June 25th release date, too. Obviously pushed back, but that should be further evidence that it’s about ready to go/drop!

I'm doubting it would have released at that point anyway. This is probably being saved for the fall so that everyone can maximize the impact of the Snake Eyes film and associated marketing.

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Originally Posted by Sataninjaku

I hope Nintendo IS playing nice, as it would be just one more piece of incentive for me to buy a Switch.

I've put more time into my Switch than any console since the original 2002 Xbox. I've gotten more games for it since the Dreamcast. While you might be missing out on some major AAA titles, you do tend to get more esoteric selections that aren't bogged down in all the bullshittery that has dogged AAA games in recent years (with exceptions like Mortal Combat XI). And I think Nintendo themselves have been hitting it out of the park on practically all their house games, be it a conversion from the WiiU or from the ground up.
The Switch is WELL worth the investment.

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Originally Posted by SilverOptimus

So, I did some quick comparison using the same site, (+ some snooping) and this is what I can conclude.

G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout has a maturity rating higher than Fortnite and PUBG (M vs. PG).
G.I. Joe: Operation Blackout has a maturity rating lower than Call Of Duty games (M vs. M15+).
Therefore, when it comes to violence, this new Joe game stands between Fortnite and COD.

Operation Blackout is now the highest maturity rated G.I. Joe game by dethroning Rise of Cobra (M vs. PG).
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None of that really means much. Australia has notably stricter game ratings than almost anyone else. The game will probably be rated "T", just like Rise of Cobra and the majority of recent Transformers games.



Also, here's what Transformers is getting for a console game this fall:
https://outrightgames.com/games/transformers/

So I would measure my expectations for a console game we're only hearing about a few months ahead of release from a mid-tier publisher. My expectations are a 3rd person shooter in the vein of Transformers Devastation or Rise of Cobra. Maybe a squad based tactical game like XCom if they were being saucy.

[X-factorz]

I will preface by saying that I know it would never happen but I would love a G.I.JOE game built on the same engine as "PSI-OPS: The Mindgate Conspiracy" which is still to this day the best game I've ever played. The abilities and gameplay were so awesome! Granted the "Psi" abilities would need to be changed to resemble combat abilities of Joes or Cobras but that world is perfect for G.I.JOE.

[Nightrain]

Why can’t a small company just make a retro arcade game like someone made a while back. Or even NES style GI Joe 3. I’m not asking for much.

[ActionDan]

For me personally i really hope it's not a FPS like Call of Duty.
I would love a turn based strategy game where you can either decide to be GI Joe or Cobra and have some kind of invasion/ conquest mode. Then have fights for resources all over the globe, so you could have cool Artic, Jungle, Desert, Urban, Rural, At Sea, Undersea fight environments.
Starting off with a basic team and having to recruit more members as the campaign expands.
Could have missions to capture either Joe/Cobra leaders, stealth aspects.

[Goosey]

Not a gamer, but in this day and age, crucial to have this kind of exposure - glad Hasbro realizes this.