If you are thinking about getting the game Brink use this link,,  http://direct2drive.tellapal.com/a/clk/vZ2Ww ,,  it will give you 15% + the 10% deal they have going from Direct 2 Drive , when you go to the link just copy the promo code and when you buy the game it will give you a spot to put the code , it will make the game $38.21

good idea

I will try it out. but it sounds too good to be true some fine print will prevent it im sure on release day?

there are 4 different pre-order bonus packs available

http://www.fpsvideogamer.com/4-brink-pre-order-bonus-packs-detailed-pictured/

New video: HUD

http://youtu.be/gsoReXHSVnA

And there will be dedicated server support, prior to release:

http://www.atomicmpc.com.au/News/255871,brink-standalone-dedicated-serve...

I like having an actual disc that the game comes on so I will just be getting it from a local Walmart. Thanks for the link though..

Not sure if I would want to be Security or Resistance... The player customization in this game looks and sounds pretty awesome.

sweet new video that shows how control points work and some other stuff:

http://www.thatvideogameblog.com/2011/05/05/brink-puts-the-breaks-on-smart/

Brink Q&A with game director, Paul Wedgwood which came out today:

http://bethblog.com/index.php/2011/05/06/brink-community-qa-part-1-stats...

Worthy note: Heavy bodytype is unlocked at level 5. Light bodytype unlocked at level 7.. I cant wait to try out SMART fully with the light bodytype....

Brink game intro:

http://youtu.be/9QTpc6oJ7AE?hd=1

another AWESOME video just released today:

http://youtu.be/NrqhykRsKVI?hd=1

I preordered (PC) yesterday, game is preloaded and I'm just waiting for it to unlock tonight....GG's...

you sound pretty psyched for this one. i will definitely be checking this game out... hope it lives up to the hype ;)

yeah been waiting for Brink for about 1.5 years now. I think it will live up to the hype, this is Splash Damage (the devs)  biggest game to date and judging by the effort I have read about that they applied to their pc games I think they will be pushing for this to be a truly great game.

My Steam name is _KMFDM_  add me as a friend :)

post at Hedsteem with more info on Brink and videos:

http://www.hedsteem.com/hedfusion/forum/viewthread.php?thread_id=315

official Bethesda (Brink) forums:

http://forums.bethsoft.com/index.php?/forum/56-general-discussion/?s=973...

Having fun with the game so far... still dont have all the controls and menus down.... Been playing as the medic and have been dying ALOT but managing to have one of the higher scores on my team, you get more points from helping your team than you do from kills. I would say the game is very tactical and gamplay revolves around sprinting between various things you can take cover behind. To win teams need to stick together and work as a team to complete objectives, its all about backing each other up and giving health, ammo, and shield buffs. Competitive/clan  play would be great in Brink IMO.

My system is 2-3 years old and is just over the minimum requirements for the game and I havent changed any of the default video detail settings which I think are medium to high for most things, the game seems to play fine so far and I think I am getting decent FPS since the game doesnt feel choppy. I havent noticed any lag other than in some of the cutomization menus (optimization?). Dont know how to check fps in game yet.

Core 2 Duo 2.13ghz stock overclocked to 3.2ghz

2 gb ram ddr2-800

9800 gt 1gb

here is the main character I have started. You have to keep leveling up for more customization assets: hair, facial hair, masks, clothes. I'm on level 7 I think (still not used to ranking games), light body type:

Can you stack teams or does it randomize? I won't play if I can't stack teams.

Just kidding.  I'll buy it on steam soon.

what chu talking bout Willis? what do you mean stack teams? as far as classes? Yes you can stack classes but then that limits your team. So far I'd say they have it balanced quite well, you need ALL of the classes to finish the objectives.

Team stacking: The act of joining the winning team thus further unbalancing the teams, ensuring easy victory, and providing more opportunities to frustrate individuals on the losing team.

Also, can you spectate?

Here I am.

I think you can spectate, havent tried it yet though. I also dont think you can switch teams during a match, only before match start.

lol pacer ;p 

here i am sportin' my Fallout gear:

(light class ftw)

just sent friend invite sanchez ;)

cool I saw Johnny made me a friend too :) I will look for you guys next time I play. I'm up to level 13 with one all around character, 7 with a character I am making as a soldier/tank/heavy.

GG's last night Dakilla...

found a guide that tells you how to use voice to interact with teamates (untested):

http://www.battlestrats.com/forums/topic/3651-brink-fireteam-creation-an...

So Dakilla, Johnny and I all have Brink for PC, Pacer is getting it? Do we want to start a team? I think Brink will be awesome to play as a team

You can't stack without a team. GOTS - Gods of Team Stacking!!!

I'm downloading Brink now. If I'm not on later tonight, I'll be on tomorrow.

cool Pacer I have a busy weekend but will be down for some Sunday night games....

When is noot getting Brink?

you should hop on vent next time you're on sanchez. good find with that fireteam info... didn't know wtf that was lol.

just got my first lvl 20 character... light class, mostly soldier with some decent engineer abilities. trying to make my new char a little more balanced :p  

good job on level 20 Dakilla... yes, I will come on vent Sunday night :)

any abilities that stand out as particularily usefull? I'm at level 18 and may take the loss of 1 level penalty to sell all of my abilities and redo them because when I started I wasnt sure what to take.

other news: we will be getting free DLC sometime in June.....sweet...

Here's a link to a post that tells you what ports you need to open to host multiplayer games:

http://rockpapershotgun.com/rpsforum/topic.php?id=4581

It worked for me.

info on SDK/ map editor, or BS?

http://brinkish.eu/post/5420833650/brink-sdk-info

Weapon and health mods may help. I suspect building maps with unique objectives will be tough.

What do you guys think of those 16+ man servers? It seems like a 10 or 12 man sever would be more fun since spaces are confined, objectives are linear, and everyone has a machine gun that'll spray you dead in 2 seconds no matter how skilled the opponent is.

My overall impression of the game is that it plays more like COD than UT simply because of the weapons. It is all about the numbers... outnumber or die... always roll in packs... simple as that. I know that the single player campaign is not Brink's strong suit but multiplayer just magnifies the problems.

Bulletstorm didn't last long but it was 100% fun while it lasted. I'd say Brink was 50% mild fun, 50% frustration. I honestly think they put more effort into Barbie doll style character customization options than they put into weapon design.

So your pretty much telling me not to get the game because the shelf life wont be long at all? Good because I didnt want to learn another game anyways :P  We have been filling our ut3 server quite regularly on custom maps anyways so Im good with that! Come back tyo ut3 you b1tches!!!!!