Port begging this early?
Though, if they truly intend for this show next gen levels of fidelity like the video demonstrated, then putting it on the PS3 and XBLA would require to much downscaling.
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Precursor Games- Shadow of the Eternals Crowdsourcing + Kickstarter [canceled]
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Port begging this early?
Though, if they truly intend for this show next gen levels of fidelity like the video demonstrated, then putting it on the PS3 and XBLA would require to much downscaling.
so there are only 9 people on their team? and that's including their 'Forum Moderator'? There are only 6 people on Linkedin at Precursor Games which are the same people as the list on the site.
I don't think this is Silicon Knights, pretty much only it's top level management :b I think everyone else went elsewhere, somewhere better...
I don't think this is Silicon Knights, pretty much only it's top level management :b I think everyone else went elsewhere, somewhere better...
Bony Manifesto
Member
It's not really too different to Kickstarter in that there's no legal obligation for the people behind these campaigns to deliver on their promises, and you just have to go by their reputation (and what they'd lose if they screwed everyone over).
With that in mind however, I think you'd have to be certifiable to donate money to a new company helmed by Dennis Dyack! This guy's reputation is already mud, and his most recent promise of a trilogy of Too Human games was most definitely not fulfilled.
With that in mind however, I think you'd have to be certifiable to donate money to a new company helmed by Dennis Dyack! This guy's reputation is already mud, and his most recent promise of a trilogy of Too Human games was most definitely not fulfilled.
Mithos
Member
This is absolutely my kind of game. BUT it also raises the same questions other have already asked.
Was that demo running on Wii U or PC.
What will Nintendo have to say about this and the sanity stuff.
How much will all 12 episodes cost if I wait and buy them after its confirmed that they will actually be released, right now its $50 for all 12 episodes if I take a chance.
Was that demo running on Wii U or PC.
What will Nintendo have to say about this and the sanity stuff.
How much will all 12 episodes cost if I wait and buy them after its confirmed that they will actually be released, right now its $50 for all 12 episodes if I take a chance.
RPGCrazied
Member
I'm not port begging. I was just asking why, if on the Wii U(with lesser units out there), would it not get released on the other 2 consoles(which has a bigger install base). I don't care if it doesn't get on all consoles. Was just a question.
SniperHunter
Banned
The plot seems interesting!! We need more games about chasing serial killers.
That's a huge red flag with sirens right there.
Yep. They can pull a Duke Nukem and we can't do shit about it. No thank you.
It also looks like the money will be processed immediately.
Added.
I'm still hoping that this is no scam. With Dyack's reputation I cannot see any publisher picking up this title :/
It's different because even if they don't reach their goal your money is gone. On Kickstarter there is a bigger chance of success because the money only goas to the people if the goal is reached.
alfredofroylan
Member
To avoid Nintendo's wrath? If they got the Insanity meter and other elements of the Eternal Darkness Ip they need to stick with Ninty, I don't know if they'd mind a PC version of one of their less known Ips but a PSN or Xbox Arcade game is a big no, no.
Fried Food
Banned
ok now I see where the hesitation is coming from
Schnozberry
Member
Looks interesting, but I'm not giving Dyack a dime, especially under these terms.
Probably designed to get hardcore Nintendo fans to fund the game and/or convince Nintendo proper to invest. The whole thing is banking on the Eternal Darkness name and the best way to further push that is to make it Wii U 'exclusive' essentially.
EmCeeGramr
Member
Funds! Rot their funds...! Their nostalgia-pandering sees through your soul like looking through a window... And the terms... festooned with tiny, hook-like disclaimers...that gape and gnash... It doesn't make sense...no game development would work like that...but it has!! Was it natural? How could it be? Oh unholy beast, thou must be killed, lest you corrupt my world!
alfredofroylan
Member
This..... can't ......be .......HAPENING!
MagiusNecros
Gilgamesh Fan Annoyance
Have at thee! HAVE AT THEE!
I don't expect this game to meet its goal so there's no point in trying to get too excited about it. It seems like Precursor is trying to tiptoe around the publishing rights and patents Nintendo's got on the Eternal Darkness IP. In addition, given how the team consists of less than 10 guys, I don't blame Nintendo for not feeling comfortable supporting it. However, if there's nothing shady going on and if Precursor had more staff, then yeah, I think Nintendo would be passing up on a potentially cool offer. They need all the second-party exclusives they can get, and it would be nice to see more mature IPs anyway. It's a shame too, since Eternal Darkness makes a lot of sense to bring to Wii U due to the convenience and of the GamePad to put the inventory screen on without having to constantly pause the game.
exmachina64
Banned
There's no way I'd donate money to Dyack for a game not coming out until the end of 2014 at the earliest. I also doubt that $1.5 million can get them through the first episode at the production quality they're promising.
Based on the buttons in the IGN video I would say yes
I think Nintendo should make sure it happens, WiiU needs as much 3rd party support as it can get, they can still do the crowd funding and all that but Nintendo should make sure it happens regardless.
Oh... I wonder how this will end.
I don't know if cutscenes and a dude walking around counts as interesting...
Also two of the most important things are nowhere to be seen, the combat and the insanity effects.
I mean the idea/concept behind the game
The only fools are those willing to give money to these people.
Wishmaster92
Member
Ok cmon people. THIS HAS TO HAPPEN!!!!!
Nintendo will either pick up the game, or they will sue and either cancel the game or they will have to change it.
I think Dyack really wants Nintendo to pick up the game.
I predict this: They will fund their campaign and will develop a game like usual, but at the end of a deadline they will say "Sorry, we need moar money, plz pledge more". And they'll leach gamers like Dyack leached money from Activision, while developing something else entirely.
EmCeeGramr
Member
no seriously this is like some kind of horrible nightmare
a cryengine powered spiritual sequel to eternal darkness for wii u/pc is like something taken directly out of my brain's deepest wrinkle, but everything else about this is some twisted abomination
a cryengine powered spiritual sequel to eternal darkness for wii u/pc is like something taken directly out of my brain's deepest wrinkle, but everything else about this is some twisted abomination
prag16
Banned
I'd hope this means that they are guaranteed to release AT LEAST the first episode regardless. That'd suck hard for anyone who donated, and the game doesn't even come out...
It's just a sanity effect.
MagiusNecros
Gilgamesh Fan Annoyance
Bel_Air_Jeff
Banned
I want nintendo to pick this up...
this crowdfunding is too shady for me to support.
this crowdfunding is too shady for me to support.
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahaaaahhahahaha
Aww, hell no.
KillerTravis
Banned
Everytime I reload the pages it appears to have like a $1000 more than before.
My guess is, at this point, Dyack really doesn't like contracts.
EDIT: That is, contracts that keep him in line.
Discomurf
Member
So, basically, they can just grab the money, say "Ciao, suckers" and run away?
My master has other ways of acquiring the right tools and funds to mold his vision of gamedevelopment. Come, set into darkness. The gods of old will thank you.
Ahem.
Anyway; I always wanted a sequel to Eternal Darkness, but not like this. Good luck getting your cash.
Awful. Like a slow motion trainwreck. I hope these people don't regret wasting their time and money.