Mercenaries 2 reporting for duty in '08?

  • By thorsen-ink, GameSpot
  • Posted Sep 4, 2007 3:50 pm PT

Source: Brit outlet Computer & Video Games. What we heard: Ever since it was first announced, Mercenaries 2: World in Flames has been the subject of many gamers' interest. The attention increased after Electronic Arts agreed to publish the title, which sees a trio of guns-for-hire renting...

Source: Brit outlet Computer & Video Games.

What we heard: Ever since it was first announced, Mercenaries 2: World in Flames has been the subject of many gamers' interest. The attention increased after Electronic Arts agreed to publish the title, which sees a trio of guns-for-hire renting themselves out during a Venezuelan civil war. Anticipation for the game skyrocketed in May, when developers showed off what looked like a near-final build of the game.

Today, though, comes word that Mercenaries 2 might be missing its previously announced holiday 2007 release date. Citing unnamed sources, C&VG is claiming that the PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC shooter has been pushed back to 2008. While the move pushes the Pandemic title's free-roaming, over-the-top destruction further down the space-time continuum, it will free up funds for cash-strapped gamers to buy other titles. It also isn't unprecedented, since other AAA titles such as Splinter Cell: Conviction and the big kahuna itself, Grand Theft Auto IV, have been pushed back to next year.

The official story: "We've made no announcements at this time regarding a final release date for Mercenaries 2: World in Flames."--A recalcitrant Pandemic rep.

Bogus or not bogus?: Leaning not bogus. As promising as Mercenaries 2 looks, it's not as high profile as many other titles fighting for consumers' limited dollars this year. Factor that a holiday release would pit it against another EA-published title, Crysis (due November 16), and a delay seems even more likely.

104 Comments

  • CrushedGroove

    Posted Sep 15, 2007 8:45 am PT

    Good to hear that there are some companies out there willing to give our wallets a little relief in the Christmas season. I absolutely loved the first Mercenaries and cannot wait to play the second installment. Good call on their part in my opinion.

  • AKGermany

    Posted Sep 12, 2007 2:28 am PT

    It may very well be delayed but what does this have to do with Crysis? Mercenaries 2 will make its money on consoles while Crysis is a PC title...

  • MildMike

    Posted Sep 9, 2007 6:39 pm PT

    Not surprised at all. I bought my ps3 on release day and have been waiting ever since for the promised "next gen gaming experience".

  • cheesemonkey199

    Posted Sep 9, 2007 3:51 am PT

    ah well it just gives more time to focus on the massive set of awesome games this year, and then the massive set of awesome games next year

  • archguy525

    Posted Sep 8, 2007 1:09 pm PT

    This was one of the only games I wanted other than Mass Effect and Assasin's Creed

  • Cono_2007

    Posted Sep 8, 2007 12:16 pm PT

    i don't mind waiting longer...as long as the game is good, and now they are putting some new features in it too, like blowing up buildings cant wait for that!!

  • Ravenwood89

    Posted Sep 8, 2007 8:44 am PT

    Ouch.

  • MM555

    Posted Sep 7, 2007 5:39 pm PT

    DAMN

  • NeoNavarro

    Posted Sep 5, 2007 9:19 pm PT

    I never really got into the first Mercenaries game for the X-Box. Just not my cup of tea I guess. But I may end up having to check out the new game come next year.

  • StillWingless

    Posted Sep 5, 2007 6:31 pm PT

    I cry "not bogus": GameStop's current date is 04/01/08, as it has been for the better part of last month, as far as I've been noticing (which means it's probably been that way for longer). Usually a date for the 1st means they're aiming for that month or season... which probably means a Spring 2008 release.

    Not that I'm happy, mind you.

  • DerekLStinson

    Posted Sep 5, 2007 5:50 pm PT

    too many good games coming out to care

  • LGAKAgregory

    Posted Sep 5, 2007 5:00 pm PT

    well see u next year i guess

  • helpwanted224

    Posted Sep 5, 2007 4:52 pm PT

    man, this freaking sucks

  • Sydwynder

    Posted Sep 5, 2007 4:26 pm PT

    I think every game should be delayed until 2008 except Halo 3. Seriously, what other game is going to compete for your gaming time? Bioshock's already here and delaying GTAIV was just fine by me

  • commando611

    Posted Sep 5, 2007 2:17 pm PT

    dammit! arwell..anyways This is only a rumor so only time can tell...

  • Homerj

    Posted Sep 5, 2007 1:39 pm PT

    Looks like PS3 development woes have claimed another victim (Mercs 2 is in good company though: Stranglehold, Halflife Orange Box, GTAIV)

  • OtaconRex

    Posted Sep 5, 2007 1:23 pm PT

    As Ultimate RAGEX said: i'd rather have a game that has had more work put into it than a rushed one so this doesn't annoy me too much.
    That give us some wallet break in holidays

  • robertd1138

    Posted Sep 5, 2007 12:24 pm PT

    "We've made no announcements at this time regarding a final release date for Mercenaries 2: World in Flames."

    Sounds like we shouldn't even be expecting it in 2008 then.

  • IKKF

    Posted Sep 5, 2007 12:08 pm PT

    I really do hope it's pushed back. If they're making the game better, then that's great. I have too much to play this year anyway, like Halo 3, BioShock, CoD4, Super Mario Galaxy, SSB. Brawl, Mass Effect, Rock Band, Assassin's Creed, Blacksite: Area 51, and Crysis. I don't want a drought in 2008.

  • SoralinkGS

    Posted Sep 5, 2007 11:25 am PT

    What the? Why does it seem like everything is being pushed back now? did somebody figure out that releasing 100 games at once was a bad idea?

  • Wigster666

    Posted Sep 5, 2007 11:05 am PT

    Doesnt bother me that its delayed, still got to buy games that came out a while ago. If it makes the game better thats just great.

  • powerslaver

    Posted Sep 5, 2007 10:00 am PT

    Oh great, now that mercenaries 2 and GTA 4 are delayed till next year, the only good game coming out is assassins creed. Oh well it will be better in the long run and now I can spend more money on guitar stuff!!

  • inferna_hermit

    Posted Sep 5, 2007 9:52 am PT

    Splinter Cell : Conviction , GTA IV , Alan Wake , Alone in the Dark, Merc 2 , And .... (200
    maybe Next : Assasin's Creed - Halo 3 - Brothers in Arms.... Why ? ((((

  • jeivindr

    Posted Sep 5, 2007 8:34 am PT

    nxname "Im from Venezuela, i can´t wait for play this game!!!.

    hug... to add, in Venezuela no exist the sea oil plataformer, the Petroleum is extract of ground in other minor cases rivers or lagons"

    Hey, what are you talking about? I too am from Venezuela and of course we have oil extraction PLATFORMS. I can even see them from my house!!!!!!!
    Either you are not from Venezuela or you have literally been living under a rock, A PRETTY BIG ONE.
    P.S. Seriously, dude, get a dictionary, you are embarassing.

    Now that that's out of my system I can comment on the game. I guess I am also disappointed because of the alleged delay. I love the first one and I am going to get the sequel no matter where it's set, so the fact that it's going to take place in my country gives me a double incentive. I don't think think there's ever been a game that took place in Venezuela.

  • kikiitani

    Posted Sep 5, 2007 8:24 am PT

    dude who care sany wayz about that dum game im waiting for heavenly sword after lair succed taht is.

  • ashuncc2

    Posted Sep 5, 2007 8:11 am PT

    If it needs to be pushed back, let it be. I'd rather have a complete working game, than a buggy/glithcy nusance.

  • Lonelynight

    Posted Sep 5, 2007 8:08 am PT

    As long the game is good

  • olschooldu2

    Posted Sep 5, 2007 7:18 am PT

    Anyone who's been paying attention to the gaming industry this year should've seen this one coming. Let's just hope the delay is soley due to them needing more time to finish the game itself, as opposed to feeling the heat from those who never wanted the game to come out in the first place. And we all know who "THEY" are..

  • Poshkidney

    Posted Sep 5, 2007 7:13 am PT

    a shame but it better be for the best.

  • Mattyrock

    Posted Sep 5, 2007 6:28 am PT

    The first one was awesome, why delay? Well, at least I won't have to worry too much then...

  • CamisadoBlue

    Posted Sep 5, 2007 5:30 am PT

    This was just as predictable as the GTA 4 push back.

  • Dreski83

    Posted Sep 5, 2007 5:04 am PT

    bummer... I was really looking forward to this game. I suppose with all these reworked release dates I really have no choice but to play the high profile games this holiday...

  • claret10

    Posted Sep 5, 2007 4:58 am PT

    well it is a little gd because it will mean that i dont hav 2 chose between fifa 08 and other games like that

  • megamega777

    Posted Sep 5, 2007 4:34 am PT

    Delay, delay, delay!!! That's what I'm always hearing... and now THIS!?! I was hoping to cause pools of blood in my wake with GTA IV, but NNNNOOOO that had to be delayed which I was hoping for Mercenaries. And now it's delayed which delays my cause for mass explosions everywhere I go..... that SUCKS!

  • woolston

    Posted Sep 5, 2007 4:14 am PT

    Yeah this is a good move.Releasing it at Christmas would be a bad move.

  • jacob-goodlich

    Posted Sep 5, 2007 2:51 am PT

    just another game delayed, im getting really sick of this but im waiting around for assassins creed so that better not be delayed!!!!!!!!

  • ftjx

    Posted Sep 5, 2007 2:26 am PT

    can'r wait

  • MonkeysDad

    Posted Sep 5, 2007 1:42 am PT

    Less crowded release calendar and more more development time? Fine with me, beats being lost in the crowd.

  • pungaboy

    Posted Sep 5, 2007 12:27 am PT

    Fifty bucks says that this title is delayed because the PS3 version is taking forever. Just like GTA.

    Stupid Sony.

  • anamnawshad

    Posted Sep 5, 2007 12:15 am PT

    This is good for gamers pockets.....

  • jakeboudville

    Posted Sep 5, 2007 12:07 am PT

    i was looking forward to exploding more things this holiday season

  • pikepig

    Posted Sep 4, 2007 11:16 pm PT

    the game comes out April 2, according to GameStop

  • azizrulez

    Posted Sep 4, 2007 11:10 pm PT

    i think its a good move,
    more time=fewer bugs and more polish

  • gatsbythepig

    Posted Sep 4, 2007 10:47 pm PT

    Not Bogus, alright.

  • fkholmes

    Posted Sep 4, 2007 10:45 pm PT

    GRAGH I was looking forward to this

  • dryden555

    Posted Sep 4, 2007 9:58 pm PT

    with so many A titles delayed to next year the argument that this game will "sell better" if delayed doesnt make sense. it is delayed because the need more time to finish it.

  • Cretaceous_Bob

    Posted Sep 4, 2007 9:24 pm PT

    Crap.

  • PseudoFinrod

    Posted Sep 4, 2007 9:12 pm PT

    While I'm disappointed that I won't be able to get my grubby paws on this game this year, I'm all for anything that makes the end product better. Mercenaries 2 was on my must-have list for the fall-along with Halo 3 and Assassin's Creed (though I'm getting concerned that the latter will not be as good as I had hoped), so now I must contemplate its replacement on said list...

  • Wise_China

    Posted Sep 4, 2007 8:39 pm PT

    Good that they aren't rushing it. I would hate for them to screw up on this one. Also, with Holiday 07 being as packed with AAA titles as it is, this saves me $60 to put towards one of those.

  • comthitnuong

    Posted Sep 4, 2007 8:34 pm PT

    Looks like 07 won't be as busy as I expected it to be.

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