APB video podcast introduces the criminals of San Paro
by James Egan 
Nov 14th 2009 at 12:00PM
Filed under: Podcasts, Video, Lore, New titles, All Points Bulletin, Crime
All Points Bulletin is definitely on the radar for a number of fans of urban crime games seeking a deeper multiplayer environment. While many of us would enjoy a perpetual cascade of felonies (or arrests), Realtime Worlds wants players to have a sense of San Paro as a fleshed out urban setting where they can create their own stories. Realtime Worlds Lead Creative Designer Stephen Hewitt (aka 'KitKat') discusses the stories that will run throughout All Points Bulletin in the latest video podcast and introduces viewers to the criminal organizations players will tangle with at some point.
We get a look at the G-Kings gang, who are essentially punks clawing their way up the criminal hierarchy of San Paro. Hewitt also gives us a glimpse at the Blood Roses, an organization comprised of trust fund club kids dipping their toes into a life of crime just for the thrills. Stick with us after the jump for the latest All Points Bulletin video podcast, The Organizations of San Paro.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
UltimateQ said on 12:16PM 11-14-2009
I really like these new podcasts with some actual game play video. Other companies should take notes.
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primetime said on 12:47PM 11-14-2009
The more I see of this game, the more I want to play it. Darn beta!
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Super Healer said on 8:21AM 11-16-2009
I was initially really excited about this but the more I hear the more I am thinking it isnt quite what I expected. A lack of a persistent world and restricted server numbers mean I doubt it will feel like an MMO - more like a multiplayer game. It worrys me when they say that the player driven stories actually only mean the way we design our character/car and screen shots/videos taken...!
Not to mention how disappointed I am with the choice of criminal organistions - skater punks or rebellious rich kids arent exactly striking fear into the opposition!
Also I was hoping the "death music" could be sampled from our own music collection (and the defeated enemy hears it too), but it appears it is just a gimmic with a select number of tunes chosen or designed using the in-game editor :(
Still, keeping an open mind and hopefully I will be pleasantly surprised as the gameplay looks great!
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Shikujiru said on 3:24PM 11-18-2009
I don't see how these are actually problems with the game. They haven't covered much about progression with the game world yet, and they specifically stated several times now that player input, not just how players play, will shape the future of the game. Add to that, the best stories in any game are always ones you share with your friends.
As for the criminal organizations, that doesn't mean they're not dangerous. A criminal willing to use a gun is a criminal that you should be wary of. This sounds more like you're being nitpicky, as opposed to any tangible evidence of the game being poor. I wonder why you chose to type this?
The death music thing is cool. You should have known that copyright laws (and rules of decency) would not allow clips of real songs to play when people die. That feature can be added through the use of admin plugins in a certain game, but it's made through the fans and in no way official. This music creating system is pretty cool, it's definitely something new and I for one will probably have fun with it as I enjoy creating music. Also, you'll probably be able to buy tunes from other players, or find templates in the official forums.
So yes, if I were you I'd continue to keep an open mind. This game does look very innovative in terms of design and player individuality, so it's something to look forward to regardless of one's complaints.
Super Healer said on 5:10AM 11-19-2009
Shikujiru Quote: "This sounds more like you're being nitpicky, as opposed to any tangible evidence of the game being poor. I wonder why you chose to type this?"
At no point did I say I thought the game was or would be poor and no one can be "nitpicky" about something we havent played or experienced, I am simply expressing my opinion and thoughts in regards to the original article and the information contained therein, which I am perfectly entitled to do. You are just as entitled to disagree with me and I am happy to debate the subject but to question my reasons for expressing my opinions is foolish.
Perhaps you are used to trolls posting inflammatory and negative remarks in these forums and replied accordingly, without actually reading the post or noticing its tone, that being one of opinion and not mindless negatively evidenced by my last paragraph.
Shikujiru said on 9:35PM 11-19-2009
I wonder then, why you chose to reply in defense of your statement. You could just as easily have continued on, or answered my implied questions. Perhaps you too are too used to inflammatory comments.