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System Shock 3 Teased

Archive — Wed, 09 Dec 2015 10:31:00 +0000

Hopes for a sequel to the critically acclaimed System Shock 2 are now sky high after OtherSide Entertainment launched a teaser site for System Shock 3. The site first showcased a black and white teaser image that simply said "System Shock 3", but later featured a countdown timer.\r

OtherSide Entertainment also went to Twitter and stated the following:

"Keep your eyes peeled here over the course of the next week...
https://t.co/YD35I1hil"

OtherSide Entertainment is a more recently formed development team that consists of many of the creative team members of Ultima Underworld. Most notably, OtherSide co-founder Paul Neurath worked on System Shock 2 at the now defunct Looking Glass Studios. It's also worth noting that the art director of BioShock Infinite Nate Wells also joined OtherSide Entertainment.
For those who do not know or need a refreshing, System Shock and it's sequel are first person RPGs set in a futuristic cyberpunk world. The first System Shock followed a master hacker as they try to stop the evil plans of a rogue artificial intelligence named SHODAN. System Shock 2 follows a soldier as they awake from cryosleep aboard a massive star ship called the Von Braun amidst an outbreak of a genetic infection.

If the word "Shock" in the title of a game sounds familiar to you, then you may know of System Shock's spiritual successor BioShock; which was also developed by System Shock 2's co-developer, Irrational Games.

System Shock 3 Officially Announced

Archive — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 08:06:00 +0000

After 16 years of waiting, System Shock 3 has finally been officially announced. Otherside Entertainment are now at the helm of development. Otherside Entertainment are also partnered with Night Dive Studios. Night Dive Studios is a company that are trying to revive old classics. They are also currently working on the System Shock 1 remake.

Otherside Entertainment first launched a teaser site with nothing but an image of a logo that read "System Shock 3. Then, shortly after, the site displayed a countdown timer to what many fans correctly assumed to be an official announcement. After the timer concluded, the site displayed a large green computerized image along with the System Shock 3 logo as well as Otherside Entertainment's logo.

Interesting enough, if you try to save the green image, it will automatically name it to "Shodan." Not much is known so far about System Shock 3 besides that it is in development by Otherside Entertainment.

For more on System Shock 3, stay with us at novoGamer.

System Shock: Remastered Edition Gameplay Revealed

Archive — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 07:05:00 +0000

If the announcement of a sequel to System Shock 2 wasn't enough for System Shock fans, Night Dive Studios have released a video showcasing their remake of the cult classic System Shock. This gameplay video showcases a number of improvements including: graphics, player control, combat, and sound design.

Although the news of the existence of a System Shock remake isn't exactly new, this is the first video that has been shown to the public. Built on the Unity Engine, System Shock: Remastered Edition is Night Dive Studio's attempt at both a 1:1 remake and a re-imagining of the original System Shock. Some features, such as the user interface and graphics, are getting a completely overhauled redesign in order to feel fresh for fans of the original game and to be more viable to a new generation of players.

Stick with us as news of System Shock: Remastered Edition and System Shock 3 develop further.

System Shock Remake Kickstarter Concludes Today

Archive — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 08:04:00 +0000

After a lengthy month, the System Shock remake Kickstarter concludes today beyond its initial funding goal of $900,000. The campaign ended on a $1.3 million stretch goal in which, according to Nightdive Studios, they will add "Additional Locations and Expanded Narrative." Although it was unable to achieve the $1.4 million stretch goal, the campaign was still able to end with exactly $1,350,700 from a total of 21,625 backers. Nightdive Studios' thank you message to those who backed was this:

We've done it! With the help of our thousands of dedicated, passionate, and generous backers we've raised over $1.3 million dollars to bring System Shock back to life!

These last 30 days have been a wild ride but we've enjoyed every moment of it. From reading your comments, answering your questions, and interacting with you on Discord and Twitch it's been an experience we've enjoyed more than anything else. It's clear from the overwhelming outpouring of support that System Shock means so much to so many people and we're extremely honored that you've chosen us - and entrusted us with the monumental task of remaking one of, if not the greatest game of all time. No
pressure!

From everyone here at Nightdive...Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! We couldn't have done it without you and look forward to having you join us as we embark on our return voyage to Citadel Station!

Again...from the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU!

Stephen Kick CEO - Nightdive Studios

After over 20 years of waiting, perhaps this is the System Shock remake fans deserve. System Shock is expected to launch by December 2017 for PC, Xbox One, and PS4. Stay with us for future news on System Shock.