After accent flap, Mad Max silent in gameplay footage

(Credit: Warner Bros./Avalanche Studios)

The concept of a Mad Max open-world action adventure title, first revealed at E3 2013, initially delighted, before one problem arose. Max had an American accent in the game version of the classic Australian film, and not everyone liked that idea.

In the wake of an online petition, Avalanche changed its stance, announcing that the studio would find Aussie voice talent for the eponymous character.

We can only assume the majority of footage for this gameplay trailer was compiled before this happened, because Max is curiously silent, with just an American voice-over for a little exposition.

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Other than that, the trailer showcases not just the vehicle-based combat, but also the quite brutal hand-to-hand combat.

Oh, and deserts. Lots and lots of deserts. You can see it … [Read more]

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