The Themes and Choices of Spec Ops: The Line

That... got kinda intense.

So its not just me then... Looks like it could be cool if they hit all those themes or ideas.

Yes. That ending. I'm down for this. 

This trailer and the discussion on the bombcast got me way more interested. A shooter that actually explores the horror and fucked up side of War, where the "bro soldiers" get progressively more fucked up as the story continues. If done well it could be god damn amazing.

Monster trucks and Sarah Palin and what the shit is going on anymore?

They sure do have a lot of giant LCD screens that are somehow still intact.

okay, I'm now officially excited for Spec Ops: the line, thinking it was going to be gears of war in the sand.

..well it might still be that, but at least the interesting tone is there

For one crazy second I thought it was Commander Shepard at the end, there

Sure it looked cool, but it didn't make any fucking sense, mainly because I thought Frodo destroyed the ring?

Sauron's back again?

How do we get rid of that guy?

@Cornman89 said:

So do you play as Kurtz, or the guy looking for Kurtz? Cause I'd totally play a game where you're Kurtz.

My thought exactly. If they can really pull off the "Apocalypse now" the game...I'll buying 2 copies on principle alone.

So many screens.

Weirded me out.

Is this a Lord of the Rings FPS?

Extremely interesting trailer. It makes me want to see more of the game.

So do you play as Kurtz, or the guy looking for Kurtz? Cause I'd totally play a game where you're Kurtz.

This looks pretty amazing.

this looks awesome. Wasnt expecting that at all

That looks awesome. Wasnt expecting it at all. Almost makes me want to play some dead space 2.....

Huh. I never, ever, ever play military shooters. But if this is turning out to be what I think it will be, I want to throw down money on it right now.

I really hope that the glowing Sauron line that keeps showing up is just a psychological manifestation of guilt and trauma always looming over soldiers instead of a paranormal occurrence or a government made machine - a bit like Jacob's Ladder - and that the entire story is just one, big elegant metaphor for losing yourself in war. And hopefully it's as true to the nature of Heart of Darkness as they're saying.

Excuse me bartender, I'll have what the guy who made this video is having.

@Itwastuesday said:

You know! The new Spec Ops game!

I remember playing Spec Ops: Stealth Patrol on the PlayStation back in the day. If I remember right it was one of those budget games that was $10 or maybe $20 when it came out. I actually kind of liked it but I don't think I ever beat it because it was crazy hard.

@mnzy said:

Looks like earth was attacked by flatscreens.

Trenched HD!

The trailer seems a far cry from the reality of the article written by Alex. Honestly, neither the video or the article created a desire for me to play Spec Ops. I'm kinda tired of shooters right now.

After reading the accompanying preview article I'm a little disappointed by this trailer but still think it looks like a pretty sweet game

I hope this's as good as it seems like it will be.

Now to read Alex's article. Back in a minute to re-comment on here.

10 minutes later re-commenting: I say this with the knowledge that scientifically I'm considered an adult: "Oh holy motherfucking juicy tits! I want this game so badly!"

The real adult side of me still hopes this game is as good as it sounds in Alex's article and as good as it looks in this trailer.

Can't wait to find out.

I'm interested. Bwwwwaaahhh

shit just got real.

Looks brilliant.

Was that Sauron?

Looks like the right kind of crazy.

I think this is a very interesting angle to take, I get a real Apocalypse Now vibe. At least the trailer is lacking the usual crappy things that most trailers have these days.

wow. wasn't expecting that. looks interesting

Inception horn! But not inception horn! But it totally is!

Shepard! Mordor! This game has everything.

Fucking finally. This has been one of my most anticipated games for a really long time. It looks great and I hope it's not too long until it's released.

Cool trailer i like it.

Is it wrong that I was waiting for the billboards to say "Hustle. Loyalty. Respect."?

@moelarrycurly said:

Inception soundtrack anyone?

BWOOOOOAAAHMMM.... BWOOOOAAAHHMM...

No, I was thinking more like Death Wish 2.

Yeah that was a sick trailer. I hope this game is awesome.

Looks cool, let's hope Shepard saves the earth.

I'm slightly confused now, but I like the trailer.

Thats one badass trailer and the ending looks insane

Yes. That ending. I'm down for this. 

How many times do those signs flash 'The Line' throughout that video? Also, does that character look like Commander Shepard with a goatee to anyone else?

Inception soundtrack anyone?

BWOOOOOAAAHMMM.... BWOOOOAAAHHMM...

Monster Trucks: Confirmed!

Man so glad this still exists. I remember when I first saw this game at E3 I was really intrigued. This trailer and Alex's article really have me interested now. Can't wait to see more.

I continue to be interested in this game, but christ alive they couldn't have a more generic-looking protagonist if they tried.

Looks like earth was attacked by flatscreens.

So Barad-dûr is in this game?

It's aliiiiiiive.

Christ, sandstorms aren't that bad over here. They sure don't turn Burj Khalifa into bloody tower of Sauron.

You know! The new Spec Ops game!