I think it's fair to say that Brink was quietly one of the most surprising games we saw back at E3. Splash Damage's next shooter looks like it will blend a flexible style of class-based action with a unique online-or-off multiplayer framework that... hey, you know what? E3 was like six months ago. I can barely remember what I had for breakfast this morning. So maybe you shouldn't take it from me.

Maybe you should take it from Splash Damage head honcho Paul Wedgwood, who's (finally) here with a whole bunch of video showing off what Brink is about. This is pretty much the same demo we saw at E3, and considering how promising it looks, I'm surprised they've just now released the footage to the public. But here it is, and you should watch it. 

I think it's fair to say that Brink was quietly one of the most surprising games we saw back at E3. Splash Damage's next shooter looks like it will blend a flexible style of class-based action with a unique online-or-off multiplayer framework that... hey, you know what? E3 was like six months ago. I can barely remember what I had for breakfast this morning. So maybe you shouldn't take it from me.

Maybe you should take it from Splash Damage head honcho Paul Wedgwood, who's (finally) here with a whole bunch of video showing off what Brink is about. This is pretty much the same demo we saw at E3, and considering how promising it looks, I'm surprised they've just now released the footage to the public. But here it is, and you should watch it. 

We had the Paul Wedgwood (kick-ass accent btw) show it off at Gamescom, and I was amazed by this gem.

It feels like a Borderlands+Team Fortress 2 combination. My kind of thing!

Wait, posting three Flash embeds in one post is a bad thing? Maybe I should reconsider the 9ish in my next blog :P...

Yes!

I really hope this turns out to be as good as it sounds. Would be a nice surprise next year.

Yowzah. Visually very impressive. I wanna get my hands on it and feel how the game controls. Now.

Looks really interesting, I just hope Smart works as well for me as it did for the guy playing.

Looks a little jumpy in spots (though it may just be them playing in a way to show the environment) and i heard that one scream one too many times, but i really like the different objectives and class switching, i'll be keeping a eye on this one

I'm getting a strong Timesplitters vibe here. Anyone else feelin' that?

The character models just don't feel... right.

I am indifferent to this. Not sure if I like it or dislike it.

 Looks pretty interesting. This has been on my radar pretty much since E3. I really like the on-the-fly class-specific objective stuff. Reminds me a lot of Borderlands, but on a much quicker pace.

Hurray! Another FPS game! Just the other day I was thinking "You know what game genre is really lacking? The FPS genre. You just don't see those much anymore!"
 
On a more serious note; This game looks a hell of a lot like Killzone 2.

" Hurray! Another FPS game! Just the other day I was thinking "You know what game genre is really lacking? The FPS genre. You just don't see those much anymore!"  On a more serious note; This game looks a hell of a lot like Killzone 2. "

" I'm getting a strong Timesplitters vibe here. Anyone else feelin' that? "

TF2+Killzone2+Borderlands= Profit?
 
But really this looks slick I am digging it.

Looks solid for something coming out Fall 2010. All the gameplay elements seems entertaining and polished. I'll keep my eye on it.

The games art looks amazing, and the most striking thing , to me, is the lighting. 

" @Meteora: Yea I posted that before I watched the other parts I see alot of influences in this game its like a bunch of games rolled into a big pile of leaves And I wanna jump in it weee! "

Animations are very well done.

Lookin' good for game still a year out from release. Daaamn good!

Wow it looks amazing.

wow, another game about shooting guys.. how interesting.
 
At least it looks nice and seems to be trying something else other than just shooting targets.

Why is the pistol bobbing so much? He's barely walking.

It kinda looks like Treacher's Landing from Borderlands.

Looks like Killzone 2 combined with Team Fortress 2, which just so happens to be the formula for awesome.

Looks interesting.  Not entirely sold on the gameplay style, but looks wholly intriguing to say the least.

Visuals, I'd have to concur with NoXious.  Very TF2 and the shipyard looks like a map straight out of Borderlands.  The way everything looks almost Killzone 2 though. Very bouncy and off-balance.  Don't know if I'm a fan yet.
 
 
Brad also asked about our feelings about this coming from the Fallout house in Bethesda.  Well that seems to be an unfair comparison because Brink is not being developed by Bethesda, at least not to my knowledge, like Fallout and even Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion was before it.  Bethesda is only publishing this game from an out of house developer.  So in reality, this game needs to be compared with the likes of Wet and Rouge Warrior.  Bethesda's decision making on which games to back has been suspect, at best.  I'll retain my skepticism until I see some more footage and hear more from those not in charge of making or selling the game.

Looks pretty cool, I like the selecting objectives, thats pretty neat.
 
Not quite sure how I feel about it though, the shooting didn't seem very tight, but I will withhold any early judgement until a much later date closer to release. Seems like it might be good though.

Mirror's Edge + Team Fortress 2 + the potential that The Crossing promised? I'm in.

I think the game looks really good, I'm trying to decide if I just really like the art design or if the graphics are just incredible.  Either way I'm intrigued.

Does anyone else feel like there's too much camera bob? 

Looks and sounds promising.

You know what i'd like to see in a FPS? A button to lower your weapon. 
 
"Here you go, guys, we'll let you hit X when all is calm to lower your weapon so that you aren't pointlessly aiming at everything. Oh, and just to make sure you don't accidentally activate it during combat, you have to press L1 at the same time as a preventative measure." How about that? 
 
I imagine a FPS has already done this, but if so, why hasn't every successive game in the genre integrated it? 
 
I just feel stupid ceaselessly aiming at an allied character that, potentially, i'm supposed to be forming an emotional attachment to when he/she's talking. It's really unnatural. 

Looks cool, and any game that follows the "numbers pop out of dudes after shooting them" system is OK in my book.

Looks good. I'm interested in seeing more of this stuff.

Why does every body have such small heads...?

Interesting.

I think it looks great, there's seems to be lots of elements in this game which are fresh.  
 
The south African accents are fucking tragic though...

I think it's hilarious when he shoots his team mate at around the 3 min mark, and soon after shoots a guy through a window with almost a full clip to kill him. I might try this on PC, but it doesn't look like a lot of fun for me if I have to use a controller.

I think this will be good.  I never jumped aboard the Mirror's Edge ship with its parcour oriented gameplay so seeing it incorporated in this game has me excited.  And of course, a good FPS is definitely something I look forward to! 
 
However, the UI when changing classes/loadout to help convey information more clearly.  I had to stop a few times to see what was on.  It's a minor adjustment, really.

Looks ok but all the sliding and excessive weapon bobbing look annoying.

I'm not sure exactly how the offline XP ranking system works, and how it integrates, but if this has a fully fleshed out MP component I will definately be getting this, the gameplay looks very innovative.

Game looks a lot cartoonier than I expected....

Paul's face should not produce that voice. it just doesn't fit.

Sort out the horrible controled player animations and this will be great!