Beyond Good & Evil 2 is in Pre-Production
05-15-08 | 08:00 AM
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Beyond Good & Evil 2 is in Pre-Production
http://www.jeuxvideo.fr/beyond-good-...tu-139816.html
Here's a clean translation from Stumpokapow, a NeoGAF member:
Here's a clean translation from Stumpokapow, a NeoGAF member:
During an interview with our compatriots at JeuxVideo Magazine, Michel Ancel (father of Rayman) declared that Beyond Good and Evil 2 is actually in the pre-production phase. Considered one of the best games of 2003, Beyond Good and Evil unfortunately did not achieve the expected level of commercial success. "I'm working on Beyond Good and Evil 2. We've been in pre-production for a year, and we're mainly doing R&D with a small group. But for now, we're in the 'outline' step. Ubisoft has not greenlit this project," Ancel admitted during the course of the interview. He also noted that from 10 to 12 people are working on the project.
"We want to continue the style of the original: a great variety of gameplay types, lots of emotions in the gameplay, and engaging characters. This time we're going to examine the future of the planet, how the animals get along [...]". Sounds enticing, doesn't it? We hope at any rate that the French game company will rapidly greenlight the project. And why not announce this at the upcoming UbiDays event?
Source : JeuxVideo Magazine (Number 91).
"We want to continue the style of the original: a great variety of gameplay types, lots of emotions in the gameplay, and engaging characters. This time we're going to examine the future of the planet, how the animals get along [...]". Sounds enticing, doesn't it? We hope at any rate that the French game company will rapidly greenlight the project. And why not announce this at the upcoming UbiDays event?
Source : JeuxVideo Magazine (Number 91).
05-15-08 | 08:03 AM
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Awesome, but not being greenlit has me worried.
05-15-08 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Groucho
It'll be tough to decide between this and Duke Nukem Forever come release day.
05-15-08 | 08:41 AM
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From: Formerly known as "orangecrush18" - still legal though
Originally Posted by PixyJunket
Don't be. It basically means "hasn't been formally announced."
05-15-08 | 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by orangecrush18
If this get's canceled, I will personally blame you for ruining that day of my life.
05-15-08 | 10:38 AM
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Coupled with the talk by SK recently about wanting to revisit the Eternal Darkness universe, it is good that developers are not forgetting some of these "cult classics".
Who do I talk to at EA about a proper Wing Commander sequel, now?
Who do I talk to at EA about a proper Wing Commander sequel, now?
05-15-08 | 11:12 AM
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Completely unrelated information:
Ubisoft Montpellier hasn't developed a game since Raving Rabbids on Wii (published in 2006).
The Ubidays event in France, where Ubisoft Montpellier is located, is May 28th and 29th.
Ubisoft Montpellier hasn't developed a game since Raving Rabbids on Wii (published in 2006).
The Ubidays event in France, where Ubisoft Montpellier is located, is May 28th and 29th.
05-15-08 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by PixyJunket
Completely unrelated information:
05-15-08 | 01:13 PM
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If it comes to be a reality I'll definitley get it. I was one of those who found this title in the bargain bin for $9.99 and was totally blown away.
05-15-08 | 01:57 PM
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Yeah, I got the game for dirt cheap too, and I would definitely buy this on release day. Hell, I would even buy a console I don't have just to play it. I want this that bad.
Maybe this can find an audience the second go round (though I have my doubts).
Maybe this can find an audience the second go round (though I have my doubts).
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05-15-08 | 03:03 PM
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I think the movie studios often have a better measure of cult status than Video Game producers due to DVD sell through and rentals. Because VG have such a short shelf life (especially when not successful), I'd guess the VG companies have to rely almost entirely on internet buzz to decide if a sequel is finacially worthwhile -- and announcements, leaks, and interviews like the this are probably what they use to decide if it's worth it.
05-15-08 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by pinata242
Coupled with the talk by SK recently about wanting to revisit the Eternal Darkness universe, it is good that developers are not forgetting some of these "cult classics".
Who do I talk to at EA about a proper Wing Commander sequel, now?
Who do I talk to at EA about a proper Wing Commander sequel, now?
Eternal Darkness!! Any links to what was said about it?
05-15-08 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Ravenous
Oh you bastard, you gotta be shitting me! I was about to post how this is too much of a tease but than you go and top it by talking about my favorite and IMO greatest game ever?!?!
Eternal Darkness!! Any links to what was said about it?
Eternal Darkness!! Any links to what was said about it?
http://kotaku.com/390216/theres-a-st...ernal-darkness
http://gonintendo.com/?p=42868
Originally Posted by Dennis Dyack
There is a chance; we love all the games we work on. We don't want to be pigeon-holed [into a genre], we want to be known for strong content...There's a strong chance we'll return to it, but there's no announcements yet.
05-15-08 | 05:49 PM
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Eternal Darkness would make me so happy.
Imagine the insanity effects on the 360 version.... if they could send a signal to emulate the red rings for like 20 seconds.....
Imagine the insanity effects on the 360 version.... if they could send a signal to emulate the red rings for like 20 seconds.....
05-15-08 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by xmiyux
Eternal Darkness would make me so happy.
Imagine the insanity effects on the 360 version.... if they could send a signal to emulate the red rings for like 20 seconds.....
Imagine the insanity effects on the 360 version.... if they could send a signal to emulate the red rings for like 20 seconds.....
05-15-08 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Liver&Onions
But this time, I would not want to know what the sanity effects are ahead of time. I screwed up be reading too much about the game before playing
05-15-08 | 07:09 PM
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Like some of you Eternal Darkness and Beyond Good & Evil are two of my favorite games from last gen. Toss in Prince of Persia and you'd probably have my top 3 from last gen.
05-15-08 | 11:40 PM
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Looks like if BG&E2 happens it will be on the 360 and PS3.
Now I'm torn. It will look fantastic and have traditional controls, but a part of me wonders what a Wii version would have been like, since the game is basically a Zelda clone.
Now I'm torn. It will look fantastic and have traditional controls, but a part of me wonders what a Wii version would have been like, since the game is basically a Zelda clone.
05-16-08 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Michael Corvin
Looks like if BG&E2 happens it will be on the 360 and PS3.