More Cannon Fodder News and Screens

***wraggster*** · August 29th, 2006, 16:05

We posted about Cannon Fodder coming to PSP yesterday, well today we can reveal more news and more screenshots and the great thing about the screenshots are no Ugly Watermarks:

Heres the press release:

Putting a grenade in your hands and a smile on your face, Codemasters today confirms plans for the return of Cannon Fodder, the classic and hilarious combat gaming franchise, in spring 2007.

The all-new Cannon Fodder is now in development and will be wreaking its unique war-torn havoc on the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system. The title will update the gameplay of the beloved 16-bit originals, combining fast- paced strategic action with the series’ devilish sense of humour that earned it the tagline: war has never been so much fun.

For those who haven’t been through Cannon Fodder’s unique military training, players command their troop of soldiers, individually or as a group, in a diverse range of on-foot and vehicle based combat missions. Blowing stuff up and generally causing untold amounts of military mayhem is the order of the day.

The fast paced action will be presented in a unique and distinctive visual style that’s unmistakably Cannon Fodder. Far from being just a pretty tribute, this new version builds on the classic tactical combat gameplay and introduces a raft of new features, such as the ability to call in air strikes, perform radar sweeps as well as unleashing a host of new weaponry including flamethrowers and sniper rifles.

As the conflict unfolds, the action is reported live from the warzone by the new FTV channel, giving you a better look at the game’s pintsized protagonists. The wireless capability of the host consoles gives rise to another exciting innovation: four-player link play in deathmatch as well as co-op scenarios.

Prepare for to be dropped behind the most entertaining enemy lines with Cannon Fodder coming in 2007 for the PSP system. Sign up for future mission briefings online at www.codemasters.co.uk/cannonfodder

Check out the screens via comments

**PeterM** · August 29th, 2006, 16:35

Hmm, it looks a bit naff compared to the original, especially the UI.
http://www.lemonamiga.com/?mainurl=h...php%3Fid%3D215

**ACID** · August 29th, 2006, 16:42

Sweet cant wait.

**Hungry Horace** · August 29th, 2006, 17:59

Originally Posted by PeterM

Hmm, it looks a bit naff compared to the original, especially the UI.
http://www.lemonamiga.com/?mainurl=h...php%3Fid%3D215

nice! personally i would have linked to Hall of Light myself - but at least i'm not the only one who realises just how great the original is!

i dont like the new seni style adopted for the new Sensible Soccer.... at least this looks like it might have some good gameplay - even if it shouldnt be called Cannon Fodder in my eyes!

**.:}<3\/!}\{:.** · August 29th, 2006, 18:13

looking good!!!!

**Hawq** · August 29th, 2006, 18:21

Originally Posted by Hungry Horace

nice! personally i would have linked to Hall of Light myself - but at least i'm not the only one who realises just how great the original is!

i dont like the new seni style adopted for the new Sensible Soccer.... at least this looks like it might have some good gameplay - even if it shouldnt be called Cannon Fodder in my eyes!

I'd think many of the older folk here realise how great the original was & still is. The new look for the updates a bit dissapointing, we can but hope for the original to be unlockable, and it had better have the song attached to it.