TimeSplitters 4

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title = TimeSplitters 4


developer = Free Radical Design
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series = "TimeSplitters"
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released = vgrelease|NA=TBA|EU=TBA|AUS=TBA
genre = First-person shooter
modes = Single player, Multiplayer
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ratings = vgratings|ESRB=Rating Pending (RP)|
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"TimeSplitters 4" is the fourth installment of the "TimeSplitters" series developed by Free Radical Design. It has yet to secure a publishing deal.

In June 2007, the Official UK PlayStation Magazine revealed that another installment of the "TimeSplitters" series was in the works. [http://ps3.qj.net/OPM-UK-confirms-new-Timesplitters-game/pg/49/aid/96263 ps3.qj.net] on "TimeSplitters 4"] However, at Kotaku, Rob Yescombe, the scriptwriter for the previous title in the series, said that the systems they were developing the game for were "unsigned at the moment." [http://kotaku.com/gaming/original/free-radical-talks-timesplitters-4-286995.php Kotaku] 's information on TS4] Free Radical's David Doak has described Wii development in general as "a good thing to do" and followed that up with "I think we want to put [TimeSplitters 4] on the Wii", in an interview with Game Informer. On the Free Radical website, TimeSplitters 4 is listed as in development on "NextGen Platforms" hinting at a release on all three.

"I'm sure it's possible to do a control scheme that works," Doak added when asked about his thoughts on developing a first-person shooter for Wii. [ [http://www.gamesradar.com/us/ps3/game/news/article.jsp?sectionId=1006&articleId=2007092511119415035&releaseId=20070808103026684034] Interview with David Doak.]

Steve Ellis reported that "They're gearing up to insert monkeys and guns into all the wrong places." In an interview with David Doak, he alluded to focusing on gameplay rather than special effects or graphics.

The logo for the game is currently a spoof of the "Gears of War" logo with a monkey head replacing the skull. There was some concept art for a monkey in Master Chief's armour. Because of this, it is expected that there will be more in-game "potshots" of those games as well as other gaming franchises. Yescombe from Free Radical confirmed that prediction. Contrary to previous announcements, Free Radical Design has recently mentioned that TimeSplitters 4 will not utilise the much-criticised Haze engine, instead opting for some "new and double shiny tech". [ [http://www.psu.com/TimeSplitters-4-eschews-Haze-engine,-TS2-HD-remake-hinted-News--a0004693-p0.php] on abandoning Haze engine]

Characters

The only officially announced new character is a monkey in a mechanically-controlled suit of armour called Sir Chimpalot [ [http://www.frd.co.uk/timesplitters4/wallpapers/1280/sir_chimpalot.jpgSir Chimpalot wallpaper] ] [ [http://www.frd.co.uk/faq.php?id=24#faq_24 Sir Chimpalot official confirmation] ] , which was added to the Free Radical website in October 2008.

Release date

No official statement has been made about the date of release for the game. However, in the Letters page of Free Radical's official website, sometimes when asked about "TimeSplitters 4", they jokingly said to ask again in 2009. [ [http://www.frd.co.uk/letters.php?cmd=archive&datestamp=1157122800 FRD's Letter Archive] mentioning 2009]

The game has been officially announced as being in development. [ [http://www.frd.co.uk/timesplitters4/index.php Official Developer Website confirms development] ]

References

External links

* [http://uk.ps3.ign.com/objects/955/955696.html TimeSplitters 4 (PS3)] at IGN.
* [http://xbox360.ign.com/objects/142/14209783.html TimeSplitters 4 (Xbox 360] ) at IGN.
* [http://www.frd.co.uk/ Free Radical Design]
* [http://timesplitters.wikia.com/wiki/TimeSplitters_4 TimeSplitters 4] at the TimeSplitters Wikia