WTF, guys, wait a bit and get something good out of the door, can't you?! Maybe I'm underestimating the speed of quality these days, but this autumn feels a little rushed for something they're only just announcing.
The press release also reports that Battlestar will feature both a single and multiplayer mode, as well as the ability to play as both the robotic Cylons and human meatbags. It's not known whether TV voice talent will be appearing in the game (official word is still "to be confirmed"). That's too bad, because, really, we all need more Edward James Olmos in our video games.
Too right, we do. Gosh, that man* can make acne scars sexy, can't he?
Really though, there's a lot riding on this game. Please let it not be a crock.
(Odd too - there seems to have already been a Battlestar Galactica game circa 2003, but previous to the reworking of the show on telly. Talk about bargain bin.)
* Did you know Olmos was that dude Gaff in Bladerunner?
As an older gamer pushing 40 I had a really good handheld LED Battlestar Galactica (The original).
It was really good in its design and the spirit of it. Though by todays standards those LED games are rubbish.
I large red fire button in the centre.
I now need to go and root around in the attic to find it and take a photo.
I have been enjoying the 'remake' they seem to have a nice political edge. So a game, done well, will be great. Though very often they dont work do they ?
Posted by: epredator | February 09, 2007 at 23:16
found picture of it here
Posted by: epredator | February 10, 2007 at 01:46
Sorry messed that one up its here
Posted by: epredator | February 10, 2007 at 01:49
LOVE the politics of BG remake. Truly great stuff.
I used to love those LED games, but the noises drove my mum bonkers.
Posted by: Alice | February 10, 2007 at 06:07
I sure hope the game is awesome since I love the show & I hope it's multiplayer so my hubby & I can play together!
Posted by: Young Tami | February 10, 2007 at 06:10
In gamedev, remember that announcing a game can happen at any point, including when the game is just a gleam in a designer's eye, to when QA have passed it fit for publishing :)
It's hypothetically possible that the game has been worked on for many months or years and is only now being announced.
Posted by: Drew Mayo | February 10, 2007 at 07:27
Right, I've let it go for long enough Alice. It's Blade Runner - two seperate words. And yes, Adama was Gaff, demoted from when he was Crocket and Tubbs' boss in Miami Vice. And he's also been in Kojak, Starsky and Hutch, Hawaii-5-0 and CHiPs.
Posted by: Dragon | February 10, 2007 at 09:01
I like the fact Richard Hatch plays Tom Zarek in the new series of BSG, I was like "Wow, it's the old Appolo!" haha.
And yes, I knew Olmos was Gaff, Bladerunner is up there amongst my favourite films of all time.
Posted by: Tom | February 10, 2007 at 09:01
LOL Dragon, you're right, sorry. Habit from seeing at as a youngster and never knowing how to spell it properly. Sorry to offend ;)
Posted by: Alice | February 10, 2007 at 14:21
It's download only, it would seem, so maybe that helps get it done faster?
http://biz.gamedaily.com/industry/feature/?id=15206
Posted by: Duncan Gough | February 10, 2007 at 23:53
I worked on that BG game: it was made in conjunction with the mini-series/pilot and the cast were involved in it. It's not too bad a game actually ;)
Posted by: Pirate Ben | February 11, 2007 at 03:03