We recently had a chance to sample one of PlanetSide 2's three factions, the New Conglomerate, and today we're bringing you our after-action report!

Our adventure began aboard PlanetSide 2’s workhorse troop transport, the Galaxy, a massive air vehicle that can hold up to 12 occupants when fully upgraded. The Galaxy is no slouch in combat, either. It’s heavily armed and armored and can thus hold up under and return fire when flying into a hot landing zone. The Galaxy also serves as a mobile spawn point, a significant asset that ensures soldiers can get back into a tough fight as long as it remains in play.  Flying high above the map, I was immediately wowed by the game’s stunning visuals. Even though I’ve seen the game in action multiple times already, I’ve always come away impressed. This is especially true for the amazing lighting capabilities of the game’s proprietary ‘Forgelight’ engine. Put simply, if you’ve got the machine to crank this game to the max, you’re in for a visual treat.

Read more of Michael Bitton's PlanetSide 2: New Conglomerate 'FragTour' Report.

I didnt even read it, Terran here.....

Nothing to see....

Originally posted by Darkyn
Honestly, my biggest concern about this game is that so many people will love it, they won't be able to handle the load. I really hope the cash shop model generates enough revenue to keep it going. They're going to need some beastly hardware and a crap-ton of developers to run/maintain/upgrade this thing. I just hope they can afford it all and still make a profit :)

I think it looks like a game worth trying but the cash shop is the reason i will not.I have made a stand to never again support cash shop gaming.I want 100% up front gaming,i want to know exactly what i get for money.no hidden costs in any way.

I feel like cash shop gaming is the equivalent of Lets Make a Deal with Monty Hall,you never know what is behind door #1,2 or 3.

Originally posted by Gruug
Played PS1 back in the beta days of that game. Thought it was great but couldn't do the sub model on PS1 and another MMO I was waiting for at the time. PS1 was ahead of its time back then. It looks like PS2 has every bit the potential to be a great game in its own right. My only concern is that the cash shop only option does not become a "pay to win" fiasco. The temptation will be there if for nothing else then to pay the bills. Hope they can stay away from that.

The cash shop is cosmetic only!  It's not a pay to win! All players can earn the resources in game to get their empire toys from just playing, though if you suck at twitch nothing will aid you!  There's no need to worry about it being a pay to win. I've seen the cash shop with my own eye's is all I can say. NDA wil be lifted on PS2 very soon, so all will be revealed.

Forgot about Beta NDA

so removed my post.

In the spirit of the Olympic torch, the hype torch has been passed on from GW2 to PS2. :)

In a game where PvP is all a cash shop should set alarm bells ringing. Once again we hear how it is cosmetic, once again I ask to be shown the MMO where a cash shop did not sell gameplay altering items within a year of launch.

Cash shops never start with quick travel tokens and buff potions at launch, so the Cosmetic Defence can be used, you would think after a few years of this gamers would have wised up.

Originally posted by Scot

In the spirit of the Olympic torch, the hype torch has been passed on from GW2 to PS2. :)

In a game where PvP is all a cash shop should set alarm bells ringing. Once again we hear how it is cosmetic, once again I ask to be shown the MMO where a cash shop did not sell gameplay altering items within a year of launch.

Cash shops never start with quick travel tokens and buff potions at launch, so the Cosmetic Defence can be used, you would think after a few years of this gamers would have wised up.

1.  Sony has cash, they do not need to use the cash shop to keep this game afloat.  Just take a small look at what Sony has cooking compared to ANY other game company out there, they can afford a huge loss here and not even notice it.  I do not see the cash shop changing at all.  Nor do I see SOE taking a loss.

2.  The devs are enagaged with the community, they have legitmate buy in to their faction, again a google search will tell you heaps about that.

3.  The community would not stand for a pay to win model.  Based off 2, they devs have that message.  Don't trust me, get involved and research yourself, the information is out there.

If you like FPS games and have never taken a look at the Planeside games, do so.  You will not be disappoined.  NC for life!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not followed the developement of this game, but will def be playing it.

Would like to ask if they have improved the engine from PS1 where there were limited hit boxes or something like that, implying you could not 'headshot' someone, has that changed for PS2?

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Originally posted by VultureSkull Not followed the developement of this game, but will def be playing it.   Would like to ask if they have improved the engine from PS1 where there were limited hit boxes or something like that, implying you could not 'headshot' someone, has that changed for PS2?

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However, SOE has announced that PS2 is using Forgelight engine which as you can see from the released videos is a huge improvement over PS1's engine.

Just don't confuse the Blur Trailers for gameplay.

Originally posted by Kooshdin

Forgot about Beta NDA

so removed my post.

 

 

Beta NDA has been officially lifted. 

So far NC as about 10 to 20% more Population than the other factions in PS2 CBT.

whats the deal with everyone trying to join the WallMart army ? x)

Originally posted by VultureSkull

Not followed the developement of this game, but will def be playing it.

 

Would like to ask if they have improved the engine from PS1 where there were limited hit boxes or something like that, implying you could not 'headshot' someone, has that changed for PS2?

yes hitboxes improved so snipers can get a  1 shot headkill on light armored targets. still not shooting thru windshieild of vech thou