Sam and Max cancelled. :(
03-03-04 | 01:28 PM
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Sam and Max cancelled. :(
Found on Blues News...
Sam & Max Sequel Axed [March 03, 2004, 2:12 pm EST] - 8 Comments
LucasArts has posted the announcement of cancellation of Sam & Max Freelance Police, planned as a sequel to Sam & Max Hit the Road, their classic adventure game (thanks Quboid). Word is:
"After careful evaluation of current market place realities and underlying economic considerations, we've decided that this was not the appropriate time to launch a graphic adventure on the PC" says Mike Nelson, Acting General Manager and VP of Finance and Operations. There is currently no plan to reduce staff.
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Well this sucks, the only other game I was interested in from LucasArts get cancelled. The other being Full Throttle.
They were probably going to be too action oriented anyway, though it does refer to this one as a graphic adventure.
Sam & Max Sequel Axed [March 03, 2004, 2:12 pm EST] - 8 Comments
LucasArts has posted the announcement of cancellation of Sam & Max Freelance Police, planned as a sequel to Sam & Max Hit the Road, their classic adventure game (thanks Quboid). Word is:
"After careful evaluation of current market place realities and underlying economic considerations, we've decided that this was not the appropriate time to launch a graphic adventure on the PC" says Mike Nelson, Acting General Manager and VP of Finance and Operations. There is currently no plan to reduce staff.
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Well this sucks, the only other game I was interested in from LucasArts get cancelled. The other being Full Throttle.
They were probably going to be too action oriented anyway, though it does refer to this one as a graphic adventure.
03-03-04 | 01:39 PM
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That sucks, but it figures. For some reason adventure games just aren't seen as a profitable market any more. It is a real shame too, there were some fantastic adventure games back in the day. Now all we get are first person shooters, since it seems most developers (or marketing) is pushing 'THE LATEST IN UBER GRAPHICS'.
03-03-04 | 01:49 PM
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Originally posted by PixyJunket
But good graphics and violence = Good Game.
But good graphics and violence = Good Game.
03-03-04 | 01:57 PM
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Fuk Arsebiscuits!
This was only game I was looking forward to on the PC. This might also mean the end of this genre for the time being, so no sequel to Monkey Island or Grim Fandango
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This was only game I was looking forward to on the PC. This might also mean the end of this genre for the time being, so no sequel to Monkey Island or Grim Fandango
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03-03-04 | 02:06 PM
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Originally posted by flashburn
Ofcouse! Or in the case of GTA = Bad Graphics, Watered Down Story, Controversial Subject, and Violence = Good game. But that is another topic...
Ofcouse! Or in the case of GTA = Bad Graphics, Watered Down Story, Controversial Subject, and Violence = Good game. But that is another topic...
03-03-04 | 02:25 PM
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Is LucasArts just imploding? I mean they canned Full Throttle and now this? They sure like to stick with the star wars brand though. No way will anything that bares that name get canned.
03-03-04 | 02:35 PM
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Originally posted by Jackskeleton
Is LucasArts just imploding? I mean they canned Full Throttle and now this? They sure like to stick with the star wars brand though. No way will anything that bares that name get canned.
Is LucasArts just imploding? I mean they canned Full Throttle and now this? They sure like to stick with the star wars brand though. No way will anything that bares that name get canned.
I actually never played this game but loved Full Throttle and would love to see more similar adventure games now that every game that comes out seems to be a FPS.
I agree about the star wars thing though, maybe if they just kept the same game intended for Sam and Max and added Star Wars characters it would get a release.
03-03-04 | 03:03 PM
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I will NOT buy any LA's games until this comes out... this was the ONE game I was waiting for. SAM AND MAX was the best game ever and I have been waiting for a new one. Someone needs to pay for this....!
03-03-04 | 05:08 PM
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I called LA and they said to send emails to [email protected] and they will forward any comments or hatemail (well just comments probably) to their manager. Doubt it would help but it cant hurt to try.
03-03-04 | 05:33 PM
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So sad I loved the original and have kept checking back on the Lucas Arts website for new on the new game. Even have the trailer saved on my computer. Dang it, I would have bought it in a heartbeat.
I loved the original and have kept checking back on the Lucas Arts website for new on the new game. Even have the trailer saved on my computer. Dang it, I would have bought it in a heartbeat.
03-03-04 | 06:42 PM
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03-03-04 | 06:52 PM
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Cool website for fans, www.samandmax.net
03-03-04 | 06:53 PM
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Fuk Arsebiscuits, indeed... Lucasarts can go die. I was mad enough for Full Throttle, but this is the last straw. Adventure games is all they've ever done well... poo on them.
03-03-04 | 10:15 PM
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I wrote them a letter saying that it was these old games that made LA. Now they are abandoning the fans... hopefully someone will read it and at least write me back but I wont hold my breath.