Posted October 21, 2010
We got Activision, so why the hell not?
TheCheese33
Saves The Day
Registered: Sep 2008
From United States
Tepidbroth
Always Confused
Registered: Jan 2010
From United Kingdom
Posted October 21, 2010
I imagine that GOG have already tried to communicate with EA at some point. I don't see any logical reason for EA to refuse them; at the end of the day it's more money in EA's pocket. It would certainly be nice to see some old EA classics on here like Syndicate Wars, Dungeon Keeper, etc.
Delixe
Not Merry
Registered: Sep 2008
From Ireland
Posted October 21, 2010
No one seems to have successfully convinced EA (or Lucasarts for that matter) that they will make money from their back catalogue. Lucasarts are in a far better position to know there is money to be made here as they launched Secret of Monkey Island SE & Monkey Island 2 SE. However everyone was expecting they would be followed by other classics like Maniac Manson, Full Throttle and Sam & Max and that didn't happen. We know Lucasarts are making money on games like Loom and The Dig as they are available but not their whole catalogue has been released I can only assume they are not making ENOUGH money. Publisher greed? Probably.
As it stands with EA they are more willing to release old games as freebies to promote new versions (like C&C) or just to shut the fanbase up. They don't seem to think there is any money to be made in releasing them comercially again.
As it stands with EA they are more willing to release old games as freebies to promote new versions (like C&C) or just to shut the fanbase up. They don't seem to think there is any money to be made in releasing them comercially again.
StingingVelvet
Devil's Advocate
Registered: Nov 2008
From United States
Posted October 21, 2010
Even if we get EA isn't there some issue with "Lord British" owning some of the characters or locations? I'm pretty sure Ultima will never see re-release.
Oriza-Triznyák
garbage features like achievements.
Registered: Apr 2009
From Other
Posted October 21, 2010
I want to see Ultima Online as part of GOG. ( game developement , servers )
EndlessKnight
Magic Missile!
Registered: Mar 2010
From Canada
Tsunami
Good old tsunami
Registered: Jul 2009
From United Arab Emirates
Posted October 21, 2010
Other than Ultima Underworld, I no longer remember the series fondly. And yes, that includes U7.
They've simply aged badly and RPGs have skyrocketed in quality (not just graphics).
They've simply aged badly and RPGs have skyrocketed in quality (not just graphics).
Post edited October 21, 2010 by Tsunami
drhoads
DosBox FTW!!
Registered: Nov 2008
From United States
Posted October 21, 2010
Lets not forget about Janes Combat Sims as well.....
They took bullfrog and then sat on it.
They took Janes and then sat on it.
They took Origin and then sat on it.
THE LINE MUST BE DRAWN HERE AND NO FURTHER!!!
GRAAAWWWLLLLL!!!!!!!!
They took bullfrog and then sat on it.
They took Janes and then sat on it.
They took Origin and then sat on it.
THE LINE MUST BE DRAWN HERE AND NO FURTHER!!!
GRAAAWWWLLLLL!!!!!!!!
fisk0
Please don't reject the blobbers.
Registered: Mar 2010
From Sweden
Posted October 21, 2010
Great First Contact reference. EA has assimitated quite a few great studios, seems resistance is futile.
shakantala
New User
Registered: Mar 2010
From United States
Posted October 21, 2010
Post edited October 21, 2010 by shakantala
Starmaker
go Clarice!
Registered: Sep 2010
From Russian Federation
Posted October 21, 2010
What are the chances of seeing Squeenix on GOG? Specifically, Thief?