Warhawk goes gold (prices included)

[zero2000]

Taken from Sony Blog

60 for Blu-ray version, 40 for PSN download.

"Warhawk Goes Gold!

Hi Everyone – It’s been a while since I’ve made a post, but since some of you guys posted comments wanting me to jump back on, *and* the very interesting pricing debate/discussion that has been going on recently, well … here I am with a couple of important updates!?

First off, has Warhawk gone “gold”??

Hells Ya! The PSN and Blu-ray versions have gone “GO,” completely finished and will go on sale August 28th … just a few weeks away! We’re all really proud of the game, and those of you who got a chance to participate in the BETA know why. We can’t wait to get online with all of you so we can beat the hell out of each other!

Next, what does Warhawk cost?

Ready for this? One Million dollars!

Ok, now for reals … If you didn’t already know, SCEA is taking an exciting new approach with Warhawk – making it available for download directly from the PlayStation Store *and* releasing it at retail simultaneously. Each one has a different price. Why different pricing? A couple of reasons: first off, we wanted to give all of you the option, the retail game is more of a premium version with some expanded video content, traditional package and manual (this seems to mean a lot with some of the gamers I have spoken to), and a Jabra Bluetooth headset bundled with the game – all for $59.99!

We’re also looking at including a set of Ginsu knives, and an extra-jumbo tub of Oxy-Clean!

Alright … I’m lying about the knives and the Oxy-Clean … Oxy-Clean does work really well though and I highly recommend it.

Anyhoo, back on track ….

The PlayStation Store version will be $39.99 and I’m really glad that SCEA came through with a “good value” price for this – it’s the right thing to do.

I’m a firm believer in the Google founders’ moto “Don’t be Evil” and the $39.99 PlayStation Store price is a good example of that.

Warhawk is a great looking, great playing multiplayer game but at the end of the day, it’s a multiplayer-only game and if you decide not to get the premium version at retail with the headset, this is a great option for you – at a great price.
Like I said previously, those of you who’ve had a chance to play Warhawk, know how good it is, and why a game that is fun to play for 70+ hours offers more gameplay than a lot of single player games that cost a great deal more.

…and yes, that’s just one of the statistics that is tracked by Warhawk’s Stat system. During the BETA we saw users log crazy high numbers – 70 was by far *not* the largest … most users had over 30 and we had to ultimately turn the servers off!. Who knows how high those numbers would be if we were to keep the BETA open?

Speaking of the BETA, I’d like to let you guys know that we were watching the Warhawk Statistics database during the BETA, looking for the top players. We ultimately used the Bonus Points category since it covers all play modes, levels, vehicles, troops, weapons, kill types, etc.

So…for the top 100 players, we have prepared a “Top-BETA-Players” award that you will be receiving in the mail soon. It includes a really nice print of the box-art, signed by the team *and* a very, very limited edition metal Warhawk Wings pin! So guys and gals, please keep your eyes out for this in the coming weeks!

Well that’s all for now. Hopefully that was informative.

I think for my next post, I’d like to show all you guys some of the great work that our IT-Team has been doing “behind-the-curtain”. Since Warhawk is a multiplayer-only game, for those of you who choose to play online, I think it would be good for you to see some of the server work that we have done since the BETA closed.

As always – Rock on!"

[Cylon]

Personally, I don't Warhawk looks all that great. The ground combat looks like it leaves a lot to be desired, but then again, I didn't play the beta so Iwouldn't know first hand. Either way, I think this game will get a rent from me, if that.

[oxfordfreestyl]

If ground combat is all you seek, then you are missing the big picture. Online aerial combat will be ****ing AMAZING. I can't wait to get this game (and a ps3 for that matter lol)

[RickTheRipper]

The ground combat is indeed a little "funky", but that's not really a bad thing.

When I played it, I was expecting Socom-style ground combat, but it's much faster. The characters are much quicker, you take many more shots (I hope they fixed the pistol or increased the assault rifle), and is much more fun orientated than realistic (good for some, bad for others).

Now the vehicles, those are the real fun in the game.

Imagine this, 32 players in a Warhawk only room (only airplanes) spanning across a massive map. There's so much fun doing that. Mines, missiles, lightning blasts, and machine gun fire are everywhere. It's very chaotic, but once you get the controls down, it's really fun.

I actually thought it was a nice breath of fresh air playing a game with super-human people running around compared to all the realistic shooters out there.

[zero2000]

I am going to the store and reserving this a long with Metroid Prime 3 :)

[Subject 17]

renting first, should of got the beta when gladiator told me about it

[Scuba Steve]

Rick, your statement on fun vs. realism is what I thought of when watching the trailers.

It reminds me of Star Wars: Battlefront with the vehicles and the chaos, minus the lag.

If I ever do get a PS3, I'll be sure to check this game out. It does look like it would be fun.

[zero2000]

For the most part, I have heard nothing but praise from the Beta.