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Mad Max

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Developer: Avalanche Studios
Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
Genre: Action
Release Date: 2014

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Mad Max

First Look At Max In Action

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by Mike Futter on July 15, 2013 at 08:00 AM

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Warner Bros. Interactive and Avalanche surprised us at E3 with their reveal of Mad Max, and now we've got the first gameplay trailer. In addition to a licensed NES title, the Mel Gibson films have been linked to video game culture many times. Examples include the bandits from Borderlands and elements of Rage's vehicular combat.

Now, things are coming full circle, with the Road Warrior starring in his own title once more. Combat takes place behind the wheel of the Pursuit Special and on foot, with what appears to be a combination of melee and firearms. When Matt Helgeson previewed the title at E3, he noted that emphasis is strongly on fisticuffs, which is a departure for open world titles.

Avalanche Studio's sandbox pedigree earned from the Just Cause series is enough to have us interested in what Mad Max's wasteland will have to offer. It doesn't hurt that the song chosen for this trailer, Soul of a Man is a masterful rendition of Blind Willie Johnson's classic from the 1930s.

Update: Reader Andrew Webster has identified the cover artist as Steven Stern. His version of Soul of a Man is available on iTunes and Amazon.

Mad Max is coming (likely) in 2014 for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

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Filed under: PC, Preview, Action, mad max, avalanche studios, Warner Bros.

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by Zachary Pligge Monday, July 15, 2013 at 09:03 AM

I really enjoyed this trailer.
by BrokenAngel Monday, July 15, 2013 at 09:06 AM

I thought that if this game ever came, it would be Rockstar behind the steering wheel.... but Avalanche and Warner are good too.
by Lord Of Mantas Monday, July 15, 2013 at 09:18 AM

Gentlemen, you had my curiosity. Now you have my attention.
by Seth55125 Monday, July 15, 2013 at 09:25 AM

So much potential. I hope it ends up being good.
by Alex Beyer Monday, July 15, 2013 at 09:34 AM

Well this is turning out to be rather interesting, WB has proven itself quite competent in the field of video games. Who knew? Is this hinting to a reboot of the franchise?
by badams113 Monday, July 15, 2013 at 09:49 AM

Why doesn't he look anything like mel gibson n honestly couldn't they have jus got him to do the voice even though I'm sure he'd want a pretty penny is this supposed to be a complete reimagining?
by GeneralChurch Monday, July 15, 2013 at 09:51 AM

would be nice if they actually used Mel Gibson for the voice or some voice in the world lol
by Cavehobo Monday, July 15, 2013 at 09:55 AM

As great as this looks, I want Just Cause 3.
by Felxon Monday, July 15, 2013 at 09:56 AM

THe graphics looked really good, the meelee takedowns looked better and the car chases looked spectacular. Let's hope the actual game lives up to the potential.
by BreakingBald Monday, July 15, 2013 at 09:58 AM

That wasn't really gameplay
by Trenchmace Monday, July 15, 2013 at 10:09 AM

Does anyone else think the narrator sounds like Courtney Draper?
by jreezy Monday, July 15, 2013 at 10:16 AM

Color me intrigued.
by 6R3ND3L Monday, July 15, 2013 at 10:18 AM

living up to potential in the 'dog eat dog' world of the gaming industry & business is a difficult thing.
in this world, we have 'hope' that it truly does.

:)
by RFXRage Monday, July 15, 2013 at 10:31 AM

this was a lot better than the last trailer i watched.......rambo *shutters*
by Michael Monday, July 15, 2013 at 10:40 AM

This is interesting. I haven't really kept up with this game, but after watching that trailer I am intrigued and can't wait to see how this game shapes up from here on out.
by Mattyhew Monday, July 15, 2013 at 10:41 AM

What borderlands was SUPPOSED to be IN CAPS
by Maverick Monday, July 15, 2013 at 10:46 AM

Is it me or does Mad Max kind of look like Quinn from the show Dexter?
by rhotaphota Monday, July 15, 2013 at 10:48 AM

looks pretty cool!
by Jason Sharp Monday, July 15, 2013 at 11:27 AM

Just walk away. Leave the controller, your chips and a soda...just walk away.
by DeadeyeJEDI Monday, July 15, 2013 at 11:28 AM

Doesn't look anything like the "leaked" Just Cause 3 pics....good. JC3 still a possibility.

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