05 Mar 08 Larry Niven FPS!!!

Kotaku have a story about Alchemic teaming up with Larry Niven to create game set in a Niven world/universe

Larry Niven is one of my favourite Sci-fi writers – and the prospect of a ‘Larry Niven game’ makes me VERY EXCITED. 
Theres no mention of what type of game it will be – FPS, RPG, 3rdPS etc, but there are a few tantalising details..

The gameplay takes place entirely in zero gravity – the only time you’ll have your feet firmly planted on the ground is during the game’s cutscenes. The player starts off as a miner just learning the ropes of zero-g movement, using tools, etc. The early stages of the game will introduce the mechanics that will turn you from a fledging miner into a zero-g warrior, and you’ll have real technology to back you up.

Mmmmmmmm… Crystallized floaty blood

Ideally, i would like a Larry Niven version of Mass Effect, ie something thats both FPS & RPG, but either way i’ll be watching this one carefully.

http://kotaku.com/362450/larry-niven-teams-with-alchemic-for-free-fall

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