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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. G.O.L.D.

After six years in development, the long-awaited postapocalyptic PC shooter is finally headed to the factory. THQ exec Kelly Flock speaks.

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THQ exec Kelly Flock talks up the potential of S.T.A.L.K.E.R, and what it took to get the game out the door; he also addresses the significance of yesterday's Warhammer 40,000 news. Flock speaks with GameSpot's Curt Feldman at the publisher's editors' day event tonight in San Francisco.

No, your eyes aren't deceiving you. As the headline above indicates, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl has indeed gone gold. The announcement was made this evening by THQ executive vice president Kelly Flock at the company's Gamers' Day event, which is currently being held at a nightclub location in San Francisco's SoMa district.

It's been six years since Ukrainian developer GSC Game World first announced S.T.A.L.K.E.R., then called Oblivion Lost. In the intervening half-decade-plus, the game has alternatively tantalized PC gamers with its lush visuals and frustrated them with its frequent delays. GameSpot's previous coverage highlights both the ups and downs of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.'s long road to retail.

Tonight, Flock--speaking to a crowd of about 100 journalists--said S.T.A.L.K.E.R. will "ship in March," and online retailers are listing it as having a March 20 release. The game is rated M for Mature (blood and gore, intense violence, strong language, use of alcohol), and will retail for $39.99.

210 Comments

  • linnx88

    Posted Mar 12, 2007 7:44 am GMT

    This game will rule!

  • Crimson-_-Tears

    Posted Mar 10, 2007 3:01 am GMT

    Cool. I have to look into this.

  • Nuke_trooper

    Posted Mar 7, 2007 6:05 am GMT

    I think the game is going to be pretty good, bring it on

  • jordanbijl

    Posted Mar 6, 2007 8:48 am GMT

    got it pre-ordered, I have been waiting for this game since it was announced...

    its about bloody time!!!

  • vEko

    Posted Mar 6, 2007 12:23 am GMT

    The Half-Life 2 killer... ^^'

  • Chainblast

    Posted Mar 5, 2007 8:39 pm GMT

    I hope this game is actually good.

  • AV-Joker

    Posted Mar 5, 2007 2:37 pm GMT

    I bet this game sucks! lol and there be no DX10! i wil buy it just becase i feel sorry for the poor sods making it for six years (good bless um) its a good job the publisher THQ.

  • joeamis

    Posted Mar 5, 2007 1:41 pm GMT

    Another shooter...

  • mrhankeydinks

    Posted Mar 5, 2007 1:24 pm GMT

    can't stop it now, so happy this game is finally coming out.

  • LexLas

    Posted Mar 5, 2007 10:03 am GMT

    I hope this comes to consoles, it sounds really interesting. Could it be another great shooter ? What a year is seems to be so far ! Cool !

  • fastpunk

    Posted Mar 5, 2007 5:38 am GMT

    Wow, I thought this day would never come... now lets see how good it is.

  • pakpaul

    Posted Mar 5, 2007 2:14 am GMT

    hopefully THQ is nice enough and will be able to introduce a dx10 patch for us high-end system people. They're doing it for Company of Heroes, so who knows.

    but remember, its not always about graphics, but more about gameplay.

  • Defenseman13

    Posted Mar 4, 2007 2:58 pm GMT

    NOBODY HAS PLAYED IT YET. STFU. It loks great and I can't wait to play it. I will then review it.

  • WhiteSamurai209

    Posted Mar 4, 2007 1:05 pm GMT

    I've been following all the news on this game and despite all you haters out there who have just now first heard about the game and are complaining about it just shut up. The game took six years to make because of the unique A.I. and world environment. This game has pissed me off because of the delays but when it does come out it will be all worth it.

  • John1059

    Posted Mar 4, 2007 12:03 pm GMT

    It looks dated...they should of released this a long time ago..what a waste...

  • LOGGER13

    Posted Mar 4, 2007 9:59 am GMT

    Why is it not out for the 360?!?! It's been in development on the PC for 6 years! They barely scraped it together for that system!

  • jrjcobra

    Posted Mar 4, 2007 9:35 am GMT

    because the developers said they are not making it for the 360 that simple.

  • gozalo

    Posted Mar 4, 2007 7:24 am GMT

    lets see how it turns out

  • ufopuller

    Posted Mar 4, 2007 7:21 am GMT

    ;bout time too!

  • WWIAB

    Posted Mar 4, 2007 7:18 am GMT

    this could be another Tomb Raider: Angel Darkness
    why is this not out on xbox 360?

  • fartys

    Posted Mar 4, 2007 7:09 am GMT

    sounds interesting! lets just hope they didn't waste six years of their life! LOL!

  • nevereathim

    Posted Mar 4, 2007 5:06 am GMT

    I hope it aint like xbox 360 perfect dark

  • ketsuatama

    Posted Mar 4, 2007 12:23 am GMT

    Hope it plays on real world PC's as I don't intend to upgrade for PC games anymore! Love the next gen consoles!

  • riznitch

    Posted Mar 3, 2007 7:05 pm GMT

    if i play and it feels like a F.E.A.R game, I'll send it back 6 years where it came from.

  • walter_facu

    Posted Mar 3, 2007 5:34 pm GMT

    Jugué la demo MP y los gráficos están bastante buenos, no nos olvidemos que es muy vieja. Espero que el juego sea mejor. Half Life 2, simplemente lo mejor. Walter(ARG).

  • Death_Masta187

    Posted Mar 3, 2007 5:23 pm GMT

    I need a demo before I buy this...

  • anamnawshad

    Posted Mar 3, 2007 9:06 am GMT

    How many gamers died before playing this game
    So this game better live up to the hype....

  • Brainkiller05

    Posted Mar 3, 2007 6:28 am GMT

    Can't wait!

  • DarkSaber2k

    Posted Mar 3, 2007 3:38 am GMT

    Should be good to see how it's finally turned out.

  • necrophilissimo

    Posted Mar 3, 2007 3:35 am GMT

    Game sounds really interesting and concept is actually quite brave. But I'm surprised it's actually coming before DNF

  • e1337prodigy

    Posted Mar 3, 2007 2:36 am GMT

    I think i can wait 2 more weeks until 20th, waiting 6years so far lol.

  • JoeyPegasus

    Posted Mar 3, 2007 12:49 am GMT

    Can't wait for the demo. I want to play the demo first before I buy the game. But I think it is good!

  • jer_1

    Posted Mar 2, 2007 10:45 pm GMT

    This looks like a quality game in my eyes. I'm not too worried that it isnt sporting DX10. I bet it will run like a champ on most peoples computers... We will be in gaming "heaven" (or would it be hell?) come the 20th!

  • thomasonfa

    Posted Mar 2, 2007 10:15 pm GMT

    It seems cool can't wait to check this out. I wish it would cross to plaforms.

  • Andrew451

    Posted Mar 2, 2007 4:34 pm GMT

    This game is sooooooo dated!

  • Lilac_Benjie

    Posted Mar 2, 2007 3:55 pm GMT

    Does anybody know what features have been cut from this game?

    Driving, Resting, Eating and Drinking Vodka to remove radiation, all of these things have been removed apparently.

  • gamerfps

    Posted Mar 2, 2007 3:20 pm GMT

    GameStar has already given the game a 9/10, saying it's "the most atmospheric FPS ever." I can't wait, I'm pre-ordering it tomorrow.

  • Chief_Kuuni

    Posted Mar 2, 2007 3:05 pm GMT

    taking long enough, better work out

  • mexisnake

    Posted Mar 2, 2007 2:59 pm GMT

    After six years of developing, this game better be good.

  • TheKretinousQ

    Posted Mar 2, 2007 12:53 pm GMT

    I really really want to see this. Are they planning a demo? I don't want to rush into buying this just incase it is a flop.

  • peeweeshift

    Posted Mar 2, 2007 11:48 am GMT

    thq is an awesome publisher. you always no that there games will be fun. I like th idea of the game but i seriously don't like the idea of multipalyer. it sounds to uncompetitive. i'll see after i buy

  • hoop-lah

    Posted Mar 2, 2007 11:20 am GMT

    Unfortunately for GSC, anything short being the best game since HL2 will be a failure. This thing has to be unbelievable.

  • earlthecannibal

    Posted Mar 2, 2007 11:16 am GMT

    Awesome..cant wait!

  • cjcr_alexandru

    Posted Mar 2, 2007 11:15 am GMT

    I hope this game will be good... very good.

  • Yakuz-A

    Posted Mar 2, 2007 11:11 am GMT

    For you guys who are being pessimist asses about it looking crap etc, several reviews are already out, the lowest score it has recieved yet is 85% in UK PCZone, it has recieved several 90%s, from a german magazine and a few others! This game will rock if you're not a total graphicswhore, and besides the graphics ARE great, I'm in the MP beta so I know

  • smith447

    Posted Mar 2, 2007 11:11 am GMT

    well im not a big fan of thq. but ooohh kay. Let's hope it's as good as they make it sound.

  • webdoom

    Posted Mar 2, 2007 10:46 am GMT

    looks like a load of crap

  • SparkzFisher93

    Posted Mar 2, 2007 10:45 am GMT

    It be so funny if this game sucks

  • dukerav

    Posted Mar 2, 2007 10:45 am GMT

    About time lol.

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