I'm surprised nobody else made a thread about this... So here goes.

"Hawken is a multiplayer mech combat game. The focus is on creating an intense and enjoyable battle experience that captures the feeling of piloting a heavy war machine while keeping the action fast-paced and strategic."

Link to their main site. 4 Gameplay trailers on the front page.

Link to an interview with G4 about the game.

Honestly, these guys are definitely about to bring back the entire Mech genre - singlehandedly. I'm already registered as a closed-beta tester for the game, hope to see some of you in the beta as well once it comes out!

Closed-Beta Release: Unknown, my guess is within a few weeks.
Official Release: 12.12.12

Once you're done drooling, discuss :3

I've been waiting for a very, very long time for a decent mech game since the death of Chromehounds, and I think this game might sate my hunger. I caught a glimpse of this on G4 during last year's E3 and I've been following it like a vulture on a lost child. Can't wait for the release.

>>2 So, Chromehounds finally died off? I still have my copy, but I haven't played it in at least 8-12 months. That, and my gold membership is currently out xD

This looks to be the most godly amazing mech game I've seen in a while though. CH was great, Mech Assault was cool too, but THIS is bloody fucking amazing.

>>3 Yeah, Chromehounds met it's demise early 2010 with the shut off of the online servers. I'm still plagued by grief T.T

>>4 I was one of those sniping asshats with a closed cockpit mech. What I won't miss? Dealing with the OTHER closed-cockpit sniping asshats xD

I'm wondering how intense the customization of the HAWKEN mechs will be. Probably not as in-depth as CH, but it's looking like they've got a good chunk of options.

Bump on the account of:

Closed Beta 3 is currently in effect. I was invited to CB2 but computer specs were too rough at the time. Now that I can play, though, I have to say that this game is just as godly amazing as it looks like it's going to be. There are a few glaring imbalances, but they're being pointed out and red flagged so quickly and aggressively that I can't imagine they will still be in effect once the open beta begins.

Speaking of Open Beta, that starts on December 12th! If you've been wanting to play but never got a closed beta invite, only a few more weeks and you can join the ranks too!