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As stated in title, I'd like to find contact with former members of Reality Studios (guess that it doesn't exist anymore) to encourage him/them to re-release their game on GOG.

For those who don't know - it's 2D DOS platformer from 1996, with strong "Amiga-style" in terms of graphics and music:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qirP6LQle7s

Any help would be very appreciated! I was trying to google this info, but can't find some info about memebers of this team or if they're "available" for contact.
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MartiusR: As stated in title, I'd like to find contact with former members of Reality Studios (guess that it doesn't exist anymore)
Well, good luck finding someone who knows/remembers them.
Because online, there is absolutely nothing about them (apart from their sole game (under two different names) on diverse DL-sites).

Have you tried to ask the editors of magazines like Retro Gamer, if they eventually know who's behind Reality Studios? And if there is a way to contact them?

That's the best "help" I can offer.
Well, Ross Scott once got in contact with one of the programmers of the game.

So maybe start there.
Moby Games has this list of developers: https://www.mobygames.com/game/dos/cyril-cyberpunk

Among those, at least one, Bela Lund, has an account on Artstation and can be messaged there:

https://www.artstation.com/tentacleday
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MartiusR: As stated in title, I'd like to find contact with former members of Reality Studios (guess that it doesn't exist anymore) to encourage him/them to re-release their game on GOG.

For those who don't know - it's 2D DOS platformer from 1996, with strong "Amiga-style" in terms of graphics and music:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qirP6LQle7s

Any help would be very appreciated! I was trying to google this info, but can't find some info about memebers of this team or if they're "available" for contact.
Hi there. Just notifying you that there are a couple of answers to your Q, in case you're still looking around.
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MartiusR: As stated in title, I'd like to find contact with former members of Reality Studios (guess that it doesn't exist anymore) to encourage him/them to re-release their game on GOG.

For those who don't know - it's 2D DOS platformer from 1996, with strong "Amiga-style" in terms of graphics and music:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qirP6LQle7s

Any help would be very appreciated! I was trying to google this info, but can't find some info about memebers of this team or if they're "available" for contact.
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StarChan: Hi there. Just notifying you that there are a couple of answers to your Q, in case you're still looking around.
Hi Starchan, thanks for reply (as well as for other replies in this thread!), I'm now trying to check mentioned in threads links and find out if I will be able to reach the right person. Will certainly remember to give some nice, juicy "solved" status, when I'll get to the outcome (and of course I'll share it here).
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StarChan: Hi there. Just notifying you that there are a couple of answers to your Q, in case you're still looking around.
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MartiusR: Hi Starchan, thanks for reply (as well as for other replies in this thread!), I'm now trying to check mentioned in threads links and find out if I will be able to reach the right person. Will certainly remember to give some nice, juicy "solved" status, when I'll get to the outcome (and of course I'll share it here).
Well it was more like I didn't want my little research to go to waste, but thanks :) Btw. there is also a tenuous link to AD Dominic Morel, to an outfit called Airborn Studios. They have a sparse site with an email address:

http://www.airborn-studios.com

Anyway, best of luck with your devs hunt!
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MartiusR:
I wonder how exactly are you going to "encourage" the person in question. What if he refuses? ;->

Accursed Farms should be the best start, lead programmer Stuart Mackereth should know eveything. The lead person's name, Gary Morris (director/producer/writer), is unfortunately the same as the famous singer/artist.
Post edited June 18, 2019 by Cadaver747
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MartiusR:
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Cadaver747: I wonder how exactly are you going to "encourage" the person in question. What if he refuses? ;->
Same way that happened several times in this old thread: https://www.gog.com/forum/general/the_search_for_game_rights_a_diaryesque_thread
Basically, after you find the person who owns the rights you put them in contact with Gog's business people. I'd say the possibility of making money of the old game that has not sold a copy for years should be encouragement enough most of the time.
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joppo: I'd say the possibility of making money of the old game that has not sold a copy for years should be encouragement enough most of the time.
Or just the satisfaction of seeing your own work available to the public again. I know this would be my main reason.
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joppo: I'd say the possibility of making money of the old game that has not sold a copy for years should be encouragement enough most of the time.
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toxicTom: Or just the satisfaction of seeing your own work available to the public again. I know this would be my main reason.
Yes, that too. Well said.

But either way, it is someone at Gog that has the job to win over the games owners. We forum users do not have the authority to strike deals or even the sales figures to impress them.
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toxicTom: Or just the satisfaction of seeing your own work available to the public again. I know this would be my main reason.
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joppo: Yes, that too. Well said.

But either way, it is someone at Gog that has the job to win over the games owners. We forum users do not have the authority to strike deals or even the sales figures to impress them.
And in fact, one particular forum user decided badger a few developers in such an enthusiastic way that really jeopardized the chances of the games or sequels coming here.

Wanna know why we don't have Shakedown Hawaii or Axiom Verge? That's probably why.
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MartiusR:
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Cadaver747: I wonder how exactly are you going to "encourage" the person in question. What if he refuses? ;->

Accursed Farms should be the best start, lead programmer Stuart Mackereth should know eveything. The lead person's name, Gary Morris (director/producer/writer), is unfortunately the same as the famous singer/artist.
Wasn't sure if "encourage" is 100% equivalent to polish "zachęcić", but it seemed close enough. In other words - I'd like to just ask about it (If I'll be able to reach that person through other contacts). It's not a big thing, I'm totally aware that I don't have there any "big influence" but it won't hurt to try.

@Darvond - I know what situation you're referring to (also read this thread on forum), but I'm just trying to ask politely (if I'll be able to reach adequate person) and that's it - no "bugging and nagging" etc.
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MartiusR: Wasn't sure if "encourage" is 100% equivalent to polish "zachęcić", but it seemed close enough.
I like "zbuntować" more. But yeah "zachęcić" equals to "encourage" accurately to my knowledge (close to none).
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joppo: Yes, that too. Well said.

But either way, it is someone at Gog that has the job to win over the games owners. We forum users do not have the authority to strike deals or even the sales figures to impress them.
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Darvond: And in fact, one particular forum user decided badger a few developers in such an enthusiastic way that really jeopardized the chances of the games or sequels coming here.

Wanna know why we don't have Shakedown Hawaii or Axiom Verge? That's probably why.
I was barely aware of it but indeed it shows how enthusiasm alone is no substitute for actual authority, skill or even common sense.