Rumor: Warhawk canned, to become PS3 download

[wraggster]

via joystiq (http://www.joystiq.com/2007/01/16/rumor-warhawk-canned-to-become-ps3-download/)

Rumor Reporter has confirmed that Incognito's Warhawk is the subject of the site's ominous story posted early this morning. An anonymous source working on the title has allegedly told Rumor Reporter that development has "stalled completely." Supposed "infighting and lack of clear direction" have led to a swelling budget; in turn, prompting layoffs and employee migration.

SCEA has apparently brought in a new director who may be considering a significant change of direction for Warhawk. What was once a high profile title (the first to utilize functioning Sixaxis motion control), may now become a simple downloadable game. Rumor Reporter suggests that Warhawk's four complete missions could be destined for PlayStation Store. Another Gran Turismo HD? Perhaps. But, for now, this is strictly rumor.

We did contact Sony for a statement. Here's the predictable reply: "We haven't made any official announcements regarding Warhawk since last year. At this time, we have nothing new to report regarding this title."

[F9zDark]

The first? The 3 games I own use it, and Blazing Angels uses it EXTENSIVELY. If they mean, "the first to use it completely" then maybe thats true. But its hardly the first to use motion control.

[jerrt]

i'm am super pro ps3, but i want to be the first to type this in....

"da da dum dum dum, another one bites the dust."

its a shame if its true, i think the true potential of this game won't be appreciated if it falls into tech demo status. i was looking forward to a real indepth game. here is to this rumor being false.

[DCergo]

David Jaffe himself squashed this rumor himself, on the NeoGAF forums (he vists & posts there, now & then)