GamesRadar - Section 8

Section 8 DLC Due Before Christmas? (News)

13 Nov 2009

In a Q1 earnings call, SouthPeak Interactive hinted that DLC for Section 8 may be released before Christmas.

Section 8 (Review)

12 Oct 2009

Armored drop troopers plummet from orbit to do battle with hostile forces on a war-torn planet in Section 8, a sci-fi first-person shooter from developer TimeGate Studios. Unfortunately, despite a few surprisingly fun gimmicks, Section 8 falls short of greatness and winds up playing like a generic cookie-cutter shooter. ...

Section 8 (Screenshots)

12 Oct 2009

All Section 8 Preorder Unlock Codes at Game-Pad.net (News)

13 Sep 2009

Didn't manage to Preorder Section 8? No worries, Game-Pad.net has you covered! You can find all 3 preorder unlock codes for the Captain's Armour skin, Assault Rifle Skin and Auto Pistol Weapon - all usable in multiplayer.

SouthPeak Launch Section 8 "Design a T-Shirt" Competition (News)

10 Sep 2009

SouthPeak Interactive Corporation and MySoti.com have launched a competition to design a Section 8 T-shirt, which will be worn at gaming events around the globe and bought by fans of the game, eager to show their support for the futuristic multi-player shooter.

Section 8 Stats Portal Goes Live (News)

4 Sep 2009

The Stats Portal for Section 8 has finally gone live. Here gamers can see ridiculously detailed statistics about their performance, along with the ability to add and manage their clan online. Find out more after the jump!

TalkRadar 67 – When Mickey Met Spidey (Feature)

4 Sep 2009

Disney buys Marvel for $4 billion – two worlds collide, prompting thousands of alarmist, worst-case reactions. We’ll hold your hand and talk you through it. ...

Section 8 - Launch trailer (Video)

2 Sep 2009

Despite a few surprisingly fun gimmicks, Section 8 falls short of greatness and winds up playing like another generic shooter.

Section 8 Shipped To Retailers (News)

2 Sep 2009

Today, SouthPeak the makers of Section 8 announced that they will be shipping Section 8 to all North American retails for the Xbox 360.

Section 8 XServer Released - Dedicated Server Hosting (News)

1 Sep 2009

Section 8 allows players to host Dedicated Servers for the 360 version using the XServer software. This is a first for the Xbox 360 and allows the game to reach 32 players. Find out more on the XServer and their Stats Portal after the jump.

SouthPeak's "Section 8" Now Available for Xbox 360 (News)

1 Sep 2009

SouthPeak Games announced today that its massive sci-fi shooter, Section 8, for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, has shipped to all North American retailers, with the Games for Windows LIVE version available this Friday. Section 8 casts players as futuristic, armor-clad soldiers who perform meteoric dives onto the battlefield, where they battle with up to 40 players on Windows PC or 32 on Xbox 360 for control of the immense cosmic landscapes.

Section 8 - Clan & Stat Portal Revealed (News)

28 Aug 2009

GamersDigest writes;

"SouthPeak Games and developer TimeGate Studios today announced their clan and statistics portal for the upcoming Section 8 sci-fi FPS.

This extremely robust online center offers players unprecedented information and coordination for everything they do in the game, along with full clan management and recruitment."

Section 8 Ready to Rival Halo 3 with Clan and Stats Portal Feature (News)

28 Aug 2009

Koku Gamer writes: "Section 8 is nearing it's September 1st release and we couldn't be more excited to get our hands on the game. A sci-fi first person shooter that is ready to share some online time with Halo 3. Today SouthPeak revealed the clan and stats portal feature with some screens. Hit the jump to view."

Section 8 Clan and Stat Portal Announced (News)

28 Aug 2009

Hooked Gamers writes: "SouthPeak Games and developer TimeGate Studios today announced their clan and statistics portal for the upcoming Section 8 sci-fi FPS. This extremely robust online center offers players unprecedented information and coordination for everything they do in the game. It also allows for full clan management and recruitment. Everything will be accessible at www.joinsection8.com/stats and be available next week when the game ships in North America."

Full features and screenshots of the portal can be found at Hooked Gamers.

Section 8 Delayed - Bonus Items Revealed (News)

26 Aug 2009

GamersDigest writes;

"Section 8 has been delayed by one week, it will now be available in the UK on September 11th, instead of the original date of September 4th.

On a more positive note, SouthPeak Games has also revealed the exclusive in-game items that gamers receive by pre-ordering the game in the UK."

Jason Graves Composing Section 8 Score (News)

24 Aug 2009

GamersDigest writes;

"BAFTA award-winning composer Jason Graves has created an original music score for the intense first-person shooter SECTION 8 developed by TimeGate Studios.

Renowned for his cinematic and prolific orchestral music on video games such as Dead Space and the Star Trek franchise, Graves delivers a powerful and anthemic score for SECTION 8 featuring vintage synth and guitar elements blended with orchestra to portray the futuristic, sci-fi setting of the game."

Section 8 Xbox 360 Demo Now Available (News)

21 Aug 2009

SouthPeak Games has just revealed that the multi-player demo for the forthcoming Section 8 is now available on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace throughout Europe and North America. Featuring some of the most explosive action seen on the Xbox 360 and PC this year, the Section 8 demo is an easy recommendation for a free download.

Weekly Recap Aug. 15th: DreamKiller Trailer, Dragon Age Delayed, Halo Movie (News)

16 Aug 2009

Blend Games writes:

"Turns out Dragon Age: Origins is suffering from the Section 8 complex insofar that PS3 gamers will be left in the gutter. News about the Halo movie have surfaced, or more-so why the movie itself won't be surfacing. A new debut trailer was recently made available for the innovative new Aspyr shooter, DreamKiller and id Software's Rage, and Nintendo announced that they are going to win back hardcore gamers with an inflatable horse. Way to go Nintendo, you really know how to hit all the right notes for keeping the fans pleased. These stories and more in the Blend Games Weekly Recap for August 15th."

Section 8 reveals new X server for the X360 (News)

12 Aug 2009

Section 8 publisher SouthPeak Games along with developer TimeGate Studios, is set to break new ground on the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment platform from Microsoft by supporting X Server functionality, an option where players can run their own dedicated servers using a Windows-based PC.

Section 8 Reveals New 'X Server' for the Xbox 360 (News)

12 Aug 2009

Players will be able to host Xbox 360 servers on their Windows-based PCs. Will allow for smoother, 32 player online gameplay.

Section 8 Behind The Scenes Video (News)

11 Aug 2009

DualShockers Write:

"Here is a brand new video of Section 8 an original Ip from developers Timegate Studios and publishers SouthPeak Interactive. It is a futuristic FPS where the main protagonist, Alex Corde is suited up in an armour that provides him with regenerative health capabilities and the allows for the absorption of enemy damage. Where have I seen this concept before? It has a new feature called "burning in" where you essentially sky dive off of a ship in the atmosphere (A La Star Trek) and into the battle, instead of the traditional respawn. This allows the player to pick a spot on the map and land there, right back into the action. This game is set to release for both the XBOX 360 and Games for Windows platforms. I can't wait to "Jump In" (pun intended).

Speaking of jumping, how about hitting the jump to check out this behind the scenes story clip from the creators!"

Neocrisis - Section 8 Closed Beta Ends, Open Beta Begins (News)

10 Aug 2009

Neocrisis - The Section 8 Closed Beta has been giving gamers an early speak at the upcoming first-person shooter and helping the developers improve the game in the process, but the closed beta comes to an end August 9th at 12:00AM CST and an open beta is to begin soon. Hit the jump for more details.

Xbox Live Marketplace Update: Wednesday 5th August 2009 (News)

5 Aug 2009

Console Monster writes: "Today's Xbox Live Marketplace is very cowabunga with the arrival of a new Xbox Live Arcade title, now available to shell some points on. There's also a new trailer and theme, concluding the update. Here is the full Xbox Live Marketplace update for Wednesday 5th August 2009:

Turtles in Time Re-Shelled
Price: 800 Microsoft Points (Free Trial available)
Size: 265 MB
The Turtles are back! Relive, or discover for the first time, the flashy visual style and humor of one of the most acclaimed arcade games of all time. Starring Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael and Michelangelo - everyone's favorite pizza-loving, wise-cracking, reptilian crime fighters. The game has been recreated in beautiful full 3D HD graphics and enhanced animations but still has all of the favorite moments and gameplay from the original. Use pizza power-ups and huge body slams to make your way through history in an attempt to restore peace to the Big Apple. This game requires the Xbox 360 hard drive for storage. There are no refunds for this item. For more information, see www.xbox.com/live/accounts..."

Section 8 Public Beta Officially Announced (News)

4 Aug 2009

Following the revelation of a European beta phase for SouthPeak Games' forthcoming Section 8 by Electronic Theatre last week, the publisher has today confirmed the European PC beta for its upcoming Science-Fiction shooter will launch on August 10th. Wannabe recruits for the 8th Armoured Infantry can register their interest at www.joinsection8.com before preparing themselves to burn into multi-player matches from 15,000 ft above the battlefield.

Section 8 Xbox 360 Demo & Achievements Revealed (News)

1 Aug 2009

SouthPeak Interactive have confirmed with Electronic Theatre that a demo version of Section 8 will arrive on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace shortly after the European beta begins, currently suggested to be trailing by about two weeks.

Section 8 Public Demonstration & Beta Announced (News)

31 Jul 2009

SouthPeak Games has announced that the highly anticipated multi-player First-Person Shooter (FPS) Section 8 will be playable during this year's Multiplay M Festival – which incorporates the world famous i-Series event. Taking place between August 7th and 9th, this is the first time the epic multi-player FPS has been publicly playable in Europe.

Section 8 In-Game Footage Trailer (News)

30 Jul 2009

SouthPeaks games have released the first in-game footage of Section 8. Section 8 is a large-scale, sci-fi first person shooter where fast-paced action meets military strategy in the far reaches of the galaxy. Join the epic battle between the 8th Armored Infantry and the Arm of Orion by taking part in fierce squad-based combat across majestic alien worlds.

New Section 8 Website & Screens (News)

24 Jul 2009

New JoinSection8.com Website Showcases the Plight of the Universe's Most Daring Military Force. Get Exclusive Section 8 Details, Backstory & Fansite Kits.

Section 8 Behind the Scenes, Closed Beta and More (News)

14 Jul 2009

This is a direct message from Operational Command. Section 8 has just released a new Behind the Scenes video detailing the inspiration, vision and core gameplay of Section 8.

Section 8 - Developer diary: Behind the scenes (Video)

13 Jul 2009

Despite a few surprisingly fun gimmicks, Section 8 falls short of greatness and winds up playing like another generic shooter.

Section 8 brings user-created dedicated servers to Xbox 360 (News)

6 Jun 2009

Players will be able to download an application on their PC that will allow them to turn it into a dedicated server for the game.

OXCGN Section 8 News - Arrives 3rd Qtr 2009 (News)

1 Jun 2009

OXCGN writes:

Section 8 means to be discharged by the military for being mentally unfit for service. Though yet another FPS based around gung-ho space marines (albeit with lots of armour) doesn't really excite, the concept that you will be able to dynamically alter the flow of battles by calling for vehicles and 'burn in' wherever you want on the map (sort of like a faster futuristic version of the parachute jumps we did in Medal Of Honor: Airborne a few years back) has some very interesting gameplay possibilities.

Section 8 Europe Beta Registration Started (News)

1 May 2009

The beta registration for Section 8, TimeGate Studios' futuristic FPS with men in huge metal suits, opened today.

Section 8 is a futuristic FPS with strategical influences. Earth's colonies are facing a growing insurrection and dispatch the the only force crazy enough to take the challenge of saving humanity, the elite 8th Armoured Infantry. This too would explain the name "Section 8" which comes from an old military regulation where soldiers were classed as unfit for duty due to mental instability.

TimeGate, Paramount Resolve Section 8 Name Dispute (News)

23 Apr 2009

Gamasutra:
A lawsuit between developer TimeGate Studios and Paramount Digital Entertainment over the name "Section 8" has been dropped, after Paramount surrendered rights to the name.

Sugar Land, Texas-based TimeGate Studios (Kohan, F.E.A.R. Extraction Point) is currently developing cross-platform sci-fi FPS Section 8, but conflict arose when Paramount attempted to title an upcoming interactive web series with the same name, to which TimeGate officially holds trademarked rights.

Section 8 – updated impressions (Preview)

9 Apr 2009

TimeGate Studios, the developers who soothed many an itchy trigger finger by releasing several Alma-haunting expansions between the release of F.E. A.R. and its recent sequel Project Origin, are setting their FPS sites on their most ambitious project to date. On the surface, Section 8 resembles little more than yet another sci-fi shooter looking to ride Master Chief's Spartan coattails, but beneath the beefy, shiny-armored heroes carrying big guns, the South Peak published title shows its true game-changing colors ...

Anticipated 360 and PC Title Section 8 Gets New Info (News)

13 Feb 2009

As many of you have already heard, the conflict in the Frontier Colonies has become an ever-growing threat to the empire and its people. This so-called "Arm of Orion" has already seized several imperial worlds, and has thus far gone unchallenged.

New Section 8 GamePlay Screenshots + Information (News)

9 Feb 2009

Just coming in, new gameplay screenshots from SouthPeaks AAA Title Section 8. View more after the jump!

Section 8 - hands-on (Preview)

5 Feb 2009

When people see another bunch of space marines, with yet another kind of cool helmet, there’s every chance they’ll turn away from Section 8. But that could be a mistake. Timegate Studios aren’t trying to tell a clever story here – although there is a single-player campaign to train you up for the online action. Section 8 has been built around that multiplayer game. ...

Section 8 - Gameplay Trailer (Video)

2 Feb 2009

Despite a few surprisingly fun gimmicks, Section 8 falls short of greatness and winds up playing like another generic shooter.

Rumor: Section 8 A Timed PS3 Exclusive (News)

29 Jan 2009

Blend Games writes:

"We've recently received an update regarding the scenario for Section 8 on the PlayStation 3. While the details are sketchy, there's a strong possibility that the game could still make it onto the PlayStation 3, it just might not be this year."

Update: New 'Section 8' trailer, screens & info (News)

27 Jan 2009

Official Field Communiqué From: Grand Marshall William Mulcahy, Commander – Task Force 33 To: Members of 8th Armored Infantry Re: New Madrid Offensive

PS3 Snubbed Of Section 8; Xbox 360 Gamers Rejoice (News)

27 Jan 2009

Blend Games writes:

"Earlier today we put some new screenshots of Southpeak and Timegate's kickbutt FPS game, Section 8. As you may have read in the previous article, it appeared that it was only going to be available for PC from here on out. However, a little mishap in the press circuit may have caused gamers (and reporters) to become misinformed."

EIEIO 2: Austin, Texas - 411's In-Depth Coverage (News)

14 Mar 2008

Cold rain didn't stop this gamer from having a kick ass time at EIEIO 2008. Ready to check out some of the most in-depth coverage of Gamecock's second annual press event?

411 checks out Hail to the Chimp, Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodge Ball, Insecticide, Stronghold Crusader Extreme, Dungeon Hero, Mushroom Men: Rise of the Fungi, Mushroom Men: The Spore Wars, Velvet Assassin, Legendary: The Box, and Section 8.

411 has a video for each game. Warning: Some videos may self-play.

EIEIO 2008 (News)

13 Mar 2008

Yeah, we'll give E3 its props. But the last thing we needed is another ginormous game expo that lets the big boy publishers hog the spotlight and peddle their billion dollar franchises front and center. Enter the grassroots showcase, Expo for Interactive Entertainment: Independent and Original - or more preferably pronounced as the sing-songy EIEIO. ...

Section 8 (Preview)

13 Mar 2008

Section 8 may be almost two years out, but our recent look at the game was no less captivating. Without all that much to show Timegate Studios, the indie developers of the popular F.E.A.R. expansions, still managed to make our trigger fingers tremble. To start with, the map in our demo was huge. We didn't get to see it populated, but it looked like it could easily handle a 64+ server count. The goal appeared to be to capture points on the map, ...

Section 8 Teaser Site Launches (News)

3 Mar 2008

From the article: "TimeGate Studios today announced that its teaser site for its upcoming revolutionary first-person shooter, Section 8, has gone live. Those with the dedication and nerve to join the 8th Armored Infantry are encouraged to enlist by visiting www.joinsection8.com. Section 8 is an intense first-person shooter that gives players unprecedented strategic control over the battlefield, employing tactical assets and on-demand vehicle deliveries to dynamically alter the flow of combat."

Section 8 - New FPS from the creators of F.E.A.R. Extraction Point revealed (News)

3 Jul 2007

Game Informer is breaking the news on GameCock and TimeGate Studios new sci-fi first person shooter Section 8.

Developed by the creators of the critically acclaimed Kohan series, as well as F.E.A.R. Extraction point, Section 8 is currently scheduled for release in 2009 on next-gen platforms and PC.