It's not popular in the major video game markets bar the UK. We'll have to wait for the rise in the Indian market to get anything with a decent budget.
A big budget cricket game using Wii Motion Plus is my dream.
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Game is cancelled after it's released -- Ashes Cricket 2013
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It's not popular in the major video game markets bar the UK. We'll have to wait for the rise in the Indian market to get anything with a decent budget.
A big budget cricket game using Wii Motion Plus is my dream.
SymbiantXenos
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Well that just isn't Cricket at all.
ThoseDeafMutes
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Super international cricket, bitches.
Mash that appeal button.
Mash that appeal button.
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Alex Connolly
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Cricket '96 or Cricket '97 Ashes Edition, females!
Straight through 'im like a hot curry!
There was a spell of cricket sims (not counting ICC which is more like a cricket manager) in the late 90s which were fun but v buggy and basic. Then the ones that appeared around the 05 Ashes series again were good fun.
I was hoping this one would at least be playable for some semi-nostalgic goodness but I guess not
http://youtu.be/UM1nTPvcbuM
Cricket world cup 99 was my favourite (on PC)
Spin bowling was so good.
I was hoping this one would at least be playable for some semi-nostalgic goodness but I guess not
http://youtu.be/UM1nTPvcbuM
Cricket world cup 99 was my favourite (on PC)
Spin bowling was so good.
Dirtyshubb
Member
Has there been a good cricket game since
LOL Brings back memrories, i was never really into cricket yet i picked that game up because of the hype surrounding it
lol
Ahahaha, glad I wasn't alone. Think I missed several actual stump-outs just because I decided to appeal.
Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew
Banned
Where can I buy it?
fierrotlepou
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That GiantBomb QL is fucking hilarious though. Maybe that's what they were aiming for.
Burgess_101
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He's Irish and they aren't known for their cricket... He does admit. I used to play for my local team and I wish it was as exciting as this game makes it out to be.
RibbedHero
Member
Definitely looks like the ECB and CA requested it be removed as it's tantamount to defamation.
thejazzking
Neo Member
I think it's more to do with them being forced to cancel it to preserve the Ashes brand. The Ashes and cricket sporting authorities wont want to be associated with a sub-standard game that brings their names and brands into disrepute.
To me, this makes more sense than anything to do with a developer 'saving face'.
To me, this makes more sense than anything to do with a developer 'saving face'.
CyanideFuse
Member
How about a Kinect cricket game.
You would need double the normal requirement of the aircraft hangar sized room for the bowling but it could be good.
Oh and edit: I wish the real Ashes would be cancelled after the state that was England's batting in their two innings.
You would need double the normal requirement of the aircraft hangar sized room for the bowling but it could be good.
Oh and edit: I wish the real Ashes would be cancelled after the state that was England's batting in their two innings.
Yeah that is fuckn horribleThat quicklook is one of the funniest things I've seen in ages.
Poetic.Injustice
Member
Yeah right, Just yesterday we had one of the most exciting cricket matches of all time. But you probably won't understand why it's so exciting if you don't know what's going on.
TheLegendOfMart
Banned
They brought him in because he is from the UK which has cricket as a sport, nothing more.
MikeJAMoran
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Danny is not from the UK, he is from Ireland. And although Ireland has a cricket team, believe me, it's not very popular or well-watched there.
Huggers
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This looks awesome
CyanideFuse
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You cannot convert people. Yes there are some awful matches but the same goes in any sport.
I guess you are referring to the South Africa v Pakistan match? That was a good 'un.
moffattron9000
Member
Well that's what you get for not being able to date Elizabeth Hurley in it. Seriously though this looks like a piece of hot garbage that shouldn't of ever seen the light of day. Also, why is it that they only licensed Australia and England. It seems like a great way to severely hinder sales, especially on the subcontinent; and on a more personal level I can't simulate my Black Caps sucking.
Messofanego
Banned
Wow, that looks legit! Love the perspectives. Even seems to have the Hawkeye.I don't remember other cricket games having 3rd person, makes it look more intense especially when you'd be playing against faster bowlers.
GIF of 3rd person:
Oh whoah the first person looks really cool, made a GIF:
Posted them in the Don Bradman thread.
That quicklook is one of the funniest things I've seen in ages.
Just seen this and can't stop laughing, probably because it's reminding me of the 10th episode of Teen Girl Squad
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Or is it just one of Phil's balls in my throat?
I'm watching the quick look ..
fuuuuuuuck !!! if EA puts the money into ONE decent cricket game as much as they do in their FIFA or NFL games, it's be great .. there's not been a good cricket game since Lara 99'
fuuuuuuuck !!! if EA puts the money into ONE decent cricket game as much as they do in their FIFA or NFL games, it's be great .. there's not been a good cricket game since Lara 99'
Kinky John
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The 3D engine makes me think of the Football Manager one.
(Slightly upgraded)
LiquidSolid
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He doesn't seem to know much about Australia either, going by his comments of the Australian cricket players being upper class. Cricket is played by the rabble in Australia and it shows in how they play the game, the cheating bloody convicts (never forget 1981).
Of course he did. Someone asked him if he had it when they first took it down and he showed it off. Don't think it has cards though.
Broder Salsa
Banned
That is what made it great.
SomethingInTheSea
Member
Is it possible the license included a really low metacritic score as a requirement, and they thought they might be able to squeeze in above it?
It doesn't and from the sounds of things never will, which is a pity because they'd be worth a small fortune.
If I was aware of the state of the game back when I pre-purchased I would've bought a spare copy or two to scalp; by the time I realised it was practically half finished, it was already too late.how did it get released to be withdrawn?
it's terrible. really awful.
actually they should release it just for the lols. hope bumble got paid.
a cricket game needs a commentary team of bumble, kerry o'keefe, henry blofled and possibly jim maxwell and aggers to hold it together while henry blathers on about the 452 bus and pigeons, kerry giggles at his own jokes and bumble just jabbers away incomprehensibly. then do a GB quick look.
to be fair there is a massive line of fabulous cricket commentary. that quote about Bob Cunis's bowling being like his name, neither one thing or the other is golden.
it's terrible. really awful.
actually they should release it just for the lols. hope bumble got paid.
a cricket game needs a commentary team of bumble, kerry o'keefe, henry blofled and possibly jim maxwell and aggers to hold it together while henry blathers on about the 452 bus and pigeons, kerry giggles at his own jokes and bumble just jabbers away incomprehensibly. then do a GB quick look.
to be fair there is a massive line of fabulous cricket commentary. that quote about Bob Cunis's bowling being like his name, neither one thing or the other is golden.
Burgess_101
Member
I meant the matches I played in were dull. I like to watch cricket now and again, I certainly think there are exciting moments in the professional game.
Jawmuncher
Member
So anyone that grabbed that on Steam has a rare game or are they taking the game off lists even if you don't want a refund?
IISANDERII
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Messofanego
Banned
Lol too good
Thanks for gif'ing this, was my favourite part where I was literally crying from laughter.
Wolves Evolve
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Australian Game Development: The Ride
If 505 tries to go all Squeenix on my arse, there will be hell to pay. Hell, I say!
MoFoJones99
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Lol too good
Haha funniest thing I have seen on GAF so far.
FataIChoice
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Was it actually released to retail or was it purely Steam?
Retail too. Assuming the game is Steamworks, it's for this reason that I don't think 505 will remove it from everybody's account -- people would buy a physical copy and return home only to find the key activates... nothing.
Poetic.Injustice
Member
The general ignorance just annoys me, But at least it's hilarious to see their outsider's perspective on the sport itself.
FataIChoice
Member
Insane, I cannot imagine how this got the go-ahead from anyone involved, I imagine the discs have to be pressed by now if they expected a December 5th release date.
Just noticed this on the dev's wikipedia page too, thought it was a bit funny.