David Jaffe Speaks: Twisted Metal launches October 4th

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David Jaffe Speaks: Twisted Metal launches October 4th

Hey ya’ll! David Jaffe here – I’m the co-director and co-lead designer of the new Twisted Metal for PS3!

I know we’ve been kind of quiet about the game since our super secret E3 press conference surprise, but all that ends now! GTTV just launched our latest trailer on last night’s episode on SpikeTV. Did you see it?!? If not, click here. The trailer – called BROKEN – has brand-new gameplay footage as well as a first look at some shots from our live action, in game-cinematics!

I gotta be honest with ya’ll: I had NO IDEA how the live action stuff was gonna turn out, but MAN am I super amped! I think it’s pretty sweet! Take a look, let us know if you agree. And the fresh Twisted Metal news doesn’t stop there!

In a few days we’re meeting with press from all over the world to unveil two brand new levels of the game. At that very same press event, we’re letting folks go hands on – for the first time! – with Twisted Metal‘s super-unique NUKE mode. We’ve made some core design changes since we last talked about NUKE (at E3) and we’re very eager/anxious/excited to see what people think.

But wait – there’s more! Next week we’ll also be unveiling BATTLEWAGON! What/who the hell is Battlewagon? Just the coolest, baddest-ass vehicle ever to dominate the car combat landscape! This is a vehicle that myself, Scott Campbell (the game’s other co-lead designer/game director) and Kellan Hatch (Eat Sleep Play’s Creative Director) have been wanting to put in a Twisted Metal game since we made the very first one back in 1995. I think it’s gonna give Sweet Tooth’s ice cream truck a damn fine run for its money!

“Holy cow, Jaffe,” you say, “that’s amazing!” Yes…yes it is! But wait…there’s EVEN MORE! Wha?!?! Really?!?! HAI!!!!! Because ya see: a few days after our press event, we’ll drop the EXTENDED cut of last night’s TWISTED METAL launch trailer! This new trailer dives a bit deeper into the character stories of Sweet Tooth, Dollface, and Mr. Grimm. The new cut also gives a bit more info on just what that creepy tower at the end of last night’s trailer is all about. And we may even get our first glimpse of Calypso, the sinister mastermind behind all the pain, suffering, and chaos of the Twisted Metal contest. And that is JUST in the next week!

From now until our launch date – OCTOBER 4th, 2011 – we’ll be showing more and more of our hand in hopes that ya’ll are going to be just as jazzed and excited for this new Twisted Metal as we are! We can’t wait to hear what you all think! Thanks for reading and giving our game your time! David ps. oh yeah, watch the video. You’ll get an update on that Sweet Tooth action figure give away from last Christmas.

Didn’t even mention one of the coolest parts! We’ve just announced our launch date: October 4th, 2011! See…I TOLD ya’ll we were hitting this year! :)‬

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  • nice cant wait will there be a beta for us to get a hands on fill of it or a demo at all or a beta for us plus members?

  • Cant wait for October 4th, one of my most anticipated games this year. Do you think there’ll be a beta Twisted Metal?

  • Let’s do this!

  • How dare they censor David Jaffe! Anways, Twisted Metal looks amazing. From a gamer that has never played any of the original releases, this is is MINE.

  • Woohoo!

  • Look forward to trying the game out. I’ve never played a Twisted Metal game before but this new one looks really cool & definitely looks like something I’ll enjoy.

  • You are a goofy looking man, Mr Jaffe… but you make good games, so I’ll over look it :P

  • I loved Twisted Metal Black so I’m really looking forward to this. The live action stuff does look pretty good (not that I doubted it would). I always like hearing what Jaffe has to say because he’s actually passionate about his games and not just passionate about money.

  • Sweet a BSmith3258 figurine!

  • YES CANT WAIT!

  • Hey Jaffe. Looking forward to the release, but I wish it were coming out in the summer!

    I know you aren’t adding special features like 3D and Move since you don’t think they will add much to the gameplay without compromises, but how about SIXAXIS motion support? Games that have used SIXAXIS motion for controlling guided missile and /arrows have been cool, and maybe it could be used the same way in this title.

  • Forgot to ask….will there be a limited or collectors edition for TW?

  • haha you’re the realest, David. I was a huge Sega fanboy when I was younger, but it was literally Twisted Metal alone that swayed me from Saturn to PlayStation. Never looked back. Can’t wait for this one.

  • Its gonna be AWESOME!

  • You wrote entire paragraphs without once using vulgarity! I’m proud of you, Mr. Jaffe! :)

  • I love Jaffe.

  • Wow how did I miss that video last night, I know everything??????
    Maybe cuz I’m not a huge fan of GTTV the website yes but not the show.

    Any ways, the game looks awesome.

  • Dear Eat Sleep Play,

    Thank YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    I know you guys have been swamped and hard at work and i just wanted to let ya’ll know that gamers, such as myself, are really excited to pick up this game day 1. I’m gonna go pre-order it today :D
    I’m really excited about this game and all the multiplayer features that it is going to have. Once again, thank you for keeping it real and blessings to ya’ll.
    Peace

  • October 4th! Can’t wait to finally play a new Twisted Metal :-)

  • The visuals improved alot since last build, Dear David, I am a huge fan of classic rock and heavy metal, can I listen to my tunes playing Twisted metal? P/S Listen to Saxon – Denim and Leather, Battalion of Steel

  • As a huge Twisted Metal fan who have been following every bit of news on the game since the E3 reveal, i must say that i’m loving everything you guys are doing with the PS3 reboot.

    Love the emphasis on the balance of skill and strategy, the uniqueness of each vehicle, as well as the amount of effort poured into the online mode. October 8, i’ll be there day one for sure ;)

  • I can’t wait for this. I love Twisted Metal. <3

  • Awesome Jaffe! Loving the direction, and the overall tone of the game. It looks mean, it looks brutal, this feels and is what Twisted Metal is all about!

    My favorite part of the cinematics was when Sweet Tooth gets closer and closer to that girl. Simply epic.

    Glad we’re getting more news! I was about to go insane without any more Twisted info! WOOOO!!!! Great day to be a TM fan! God just six more months. Can’t wait!

  • Sounds like the TM hype train starts now!

    Loved the trailer. The live-action stuff looks great!

  • I know what the f**k a CB radio is.

  • Never owned a PS or PS2, so the franchise doesn’t hold any nostalgia for me…but from what I’ve seen, I’m excited about it! Looks like a blast!

  • Hell Yeah Jaffe, been waiting for this for a long time. I can’t wait to check it out later this year.

    I know you can’t tell us what they are but how many levels for multiplayer modes?

  • I like David Jaffe, he keeps it real for real.

  • I still have my copy of Twisted Metal Black, count me in!!! 8)

  • Oh and I already have that figure David, but you still rock lol!!! 8P 8)

  • Does Twisted metal have a rank or level system? Is so what reward system does Twisted Metal offer gamers who complete the game objectives.
    Jaffe talks about how a higher ranked player has an advantage over the lower ranked player. How can a reward system still be implemented fairly in Twisted Metal.

  • David Jaffe = Real Talk. Yo, The trailer was short but great. I’m liking the Live Action scenes too. Looking forward to the updates rolling out in the coming weeks along with the Extended cut for the trailer.

  • It’s looking good and the live action snippets were especially stylish. Just goes to show that there is more people can do with live action.

  • Looking Great!

  • Yes TM! 10-4!

  • hey! you guys actually did my request! I thank you a ton’ PS Blog.

  • Looks great. Live action went better this time around than in the original Twisted Metal it seems…

  • As a long-time TM fan since the very first outing, consider me hyped, Jaffe. There’s not a single doubt in my mind about whether or not I’ll love this game.

    Also, seems like you really restrained yourself on the vulgarities there. How many cuts did it take? :P

  • That trailer impregnated me, and I’m a guy.

  • @7 what does his looks have to do with him being a great guy? you fail

  • JUST TAKE MY MONEY ALREADY!!!!

    The game looks great

  • Cryus i voted for you, i wished for
    you to win on “The Tester”. In spirit i was there
    when you got that nice $5,000 novelty check.
    So when i say, i have a sweet tooth for “sweet tooth”
    i’m mean make my wish a reality as i did yours :)
    & remember, I’m a playstation Gamer.
    You have to admit i made you smile :)

  • awesome i have been waiting for news on this game!!!

  • What I love about this is that my out of town work ends in October. So this release date slams down on pretty much a perfect time. I can buy it within the first two or so weeks, then just spend the rest of my year catching up on the videogames I missed and the mass amount of games being released.

    Twisted Metal looks insane cool. Can’t wait.

  • Can’t Wait!

  • Release on my birthday. How a bout. A gift special edition copy?

  • I can’t wait!

  • lookin good. great post!

    10-4 good buddy

  • When are the winners going to be announced? And how about a Collectior’s Edition?!!

  • Freaking sweet now to preorder now :) love it can’t wait!

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