Fact Sheet

Publisher: Bethesda Softworks®

Developer: Splash Damage

Release
Date: May 10th

Platform: Games for Windows®/ Xbox 360™ / PLAYSTATION®3 system

Genre: First Person Shooter


Description: Brink is an immersive first-person shooter that blends single-player, co-op, and multiplayer gameplay into one seamless experience, allowing you to develop your character whether playing alone, with your friends, or against others online. You decide the combat role you want to assume in the world of Brink as you fight to save yourself and mankind’s last refuge. Brink offers a compelling mix of dynamic battlefields, extensive customization options, and an innovative control system that will keep you coming back for more.

Story: Brink takes place on the Ark, a man-made floating city that is on the brink of all-out civil war. Originally built as an experimental, self-sufficient and 100% “green” habitat, the reported rapid rise of the Earth’s oceans has forced the Ark to become home to not only the original founders and their descendants but also to thousands of refugees. With tensions between the two groups growing, Security and Resistance forces are locked in a heated battle for control of the Ark. Which side will you choose?

FEATURES:

• Not Just Another Hero –
  Brink’s advanced player customization offers a near-endless combination of looks for your character – allowing for the appearance of your character to be truly unique. As you progress through the game and acquire more experience, you’ll have even more opportunities for customization.
  
• Two Sides to Every Story –
  Choose to fight through the single player campaign as either a member of the Resistance or the Security and then take your same character online to play cooperatively or competitively against other players.
  
• Blurring the Lines– Take your unique character online at any time you choose! Brink allows you to seamlessly move between your single player campaign, co-op with friends, and intense multiplayer action. Multiplayer takes the story online where you can play with up to seven other people (or AI characters) cooperatively as you take on the opposing faction or with up to 16 players competitively.
  
• Play SMART – Brink uses the familiar shooter controls that you’re used to, without frustrating, artificial constraints and adds a new feature: the SMART button. When you press the SMART button, the game dynamically evaluates where you’re trying to get to, and makes it happen. Whether you’re a seasoned FPS veteran or someone just getting started, you’ll be able to make more intelligent decisions during the fast-paced action with SMART.
  
• Context-Sensitive Goals and Rewards - Objectives,
  communications, missions, and inventory selection are all dynamically generated based on your role, your condition, your location, your squad-mates, and the overall status of the battle in all gameplay modes. You’ll always know exactly where to go, what to do when you get there, and what your reward will be for success.
  

If i find it used around my birthday (June 14th) I might try it.

Is there any truth to the rumors that this will become a Brink ONLY clan?

i want to still play kz but i will give a good amount of time to brink

I'll still be playing kz when brink comes out. Seems like there's gonna be a good amount of leveling to do for the classes.

I want to add that skills and character customization is unlocked via leveling up. Weapons and weapon attachments are completed by completing the "challenges" game mode. Referenced from the "Get SMART Series - The Basics" video.