New FARSCAPE video game???

[NebariNookiee]

I'm hearing rumors about a new Farscape video game being released sometime next year that picks up after the events of PKW. Can anyone confirm this or am I just hearing wishful thinking?

[DamonAO]

Um, where are you hearing these rumors?

[generic_screenname]

Harvey told him.

[NebariNookiee]

A clerk at EBGames mentioned it. He said it was being produced by Rockstar (Grand Theft Auto series, Manhunt) which I retorted with a sound "Bullsh!t!" I don't believe it for a second -- then again it would so rock to have a console game with the level of depth that Rockstar is known for.

Also -- the clerk was wearing a D'Argo T-Shirt so he's obviously a Scaper. I was just curious if anyone had heard about it.

[Ghost Spike]

It would be awesome to have a GTA style Farscape game, a game with a central plot, but if you want you can just fly around between planets in your module, explore planets and ships, and waste time flying through wormholes and stuff.

I'm reluctant to believe it because the first one didn't sell (cos it was crap), but in the hands of a good developer a Farscape game could be so good. In the same way that the Buffy game convinced me to buy an XBox, a Farscape game would probably make me buy a playstation.

I can imagine the first mission, go down to the planet's surface and buy diapers and milk.

[ruckstande]

Could you imagine a Farscape game done by the same group that did Knights of the Old Republic? Thats the first thing I thought of when I played it was how that would make an awesome Farscape game done the same way.

[AyuRocks]

Could you imagine it done by Retro Studios? (They made Metroid Prime 1 and 2)

[ruckstande]

A Farscape FPS would be pretty sweet. I'm a Halo fan myself so my feelings lean more towards Bungie developers.

[BaseLine]

It must be an RPG all the way. Obsidian Entertainment or Bioware doing the job would be excellent.

[AyuRocks]

Or Blizzard.

[ruckstande]

So....um....anyone want to write some letters to Bioware or Obsidian if the Rockstar thing isn't true which I doubt it is?

I want to play as Big D and kill people with my tongue and blast people away with Wynona as John, and bang guys like a filthy pig like Chi... um.. wait.. what?

[BaseLine]

Or Blizzard.

Ah yes...Diablo and World of Warcraft. *adds Blizzard Entertainment to the list*

So....um....anyone want to write some letters to Bioware or Obsidian if the Rockstar thing isn't true which I doubt it is?

I've been searching the web, but can't find anything that supports this rumour. We could pitch the idea to the developer studios, but if they're going to do anything with it is another story.

[malachilenomade]

and bang guys like a filthy pig like Chi... um.. wait.. what?

:eek: HEY! A little respect there! She's not THAT sleezy!


;)

[LiLOrion]

Just so long as its a console game and not a computer game.
An XBOX game would be cool!

I'll ask my "Gamestop" guy next time I go over there about it. They usually know things like this.

[ruckstande]

Just so long as its a console game and not a computer game.
An XBOX game would be cool!
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Yes! An Xbox game would be great.

[Kurt_eh]

It would be awesome to have a GTA style Farscape game, a game with a central plot, but if you want you can just fly around between planets in your module, explore planets and ships, and waste time flying through wormholes and stuff.



That game was supposed to be made by Sierra about 8 years ago. It was to be called Babylon 5: Into the Fire.

And Sierra canned it less than 6 months from release. :gnash:

[Kurt_eh]

It must be an RPG all the way. Obsidian Entertainment or Bioware doing the job would be excellent.


That would rock. The founders of Bioware are from my Alma-Matter! :D

[ruckstande]

That would rock. The founders of Bioware are from my Alma-Matter! :D

Well send your brothers some love and get them crackin' on it pronto. :yes:

[Fyodor]

I really don't see how farscape would work in a GTA fashion. But that Metroid Prime idea was great. It should have more dialogue than Metroid tough.

[motz7d]

Wow, all of these game ideas are pretty good. I personally would love a GTA type game where you could just go and explore anywhere and then come back and pick up some missions. Unfortunately I have heard nothing of this game. I went and researched all of my game sites and have heard nothing. I do have a meeting in a few weeks that a microsoft rep (basically a rep for the xbox) is supposed to be attending. I will ask about a FS game if I get the chance.

[Spedoinkel]

I wold have replied to that EBG guy with a resounding, "That's Frelling Dren!" myself. Thougt it would be cool.

I still say, Bioware or Blizzard should get the job. Rockstar is cool and all, but I don't see Farscape getting the game it deserves from them. Same for Bungie, because Farscape is so much more than shooting things. Hell, it's more about running away from things.

Xbox would be great, but so much better on PC. That would allow for the patches that games always need, and also player made content latter down the line.

Farscape RPG, Whoo!

[MotorWerk]

There is no mentioning of a new Farscape game at www.tothegame.com, and they are usually pretty good at picking up rumors. I would like to see a new game coz the one released in 2002 was probably the worst game I have ever played. What type of game? Well, could I decide it would probably be a mix of HomeWorld and Ratchet & Clank. Ie lots of travelling around the unchartered terries...

[Vinona]

I would have to say that if someone were to make the game it would have to be bioware, not blizzard or any other....
Bioware is the only firm that has real expirience with making rpg games, even thou they "stole" everything there is on rpg from Wizards of the coasts ideas.. hehe, but yea... think they could make a cool farscape game :) but it would have to a RPG game.. not some lame game like star trek elite force or something like that.. NO FPS! RPG all the way, visit all planets + extra stuff like big D's home world :D and Zhaans, Rygel and of course Chiana :D.... the concept is awesome!!! :D

Btw: it allready has been made a farscape game: http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/farscapethegame/index.html?q=farscape

but its not really worth playing after watching the screenshots :D, you'll see what i mean :P

[AyuRocks]

An XBOX game would be cool!

NO

[Fyodor]

Ayu, a very valid comment.

Unless it was an anti-console comment...

Anti-X-Box, is good. Anti-console is bad.

[BaseLine]

Naah, from what I can tell she's pro-gamecube. I'm not really into consoles, but if I had to make a choice right now, I would buy an X-Box. Purely because the games on that console interest me more than on any other (KotOR is great, Fable looks nice, Halo 2 also looks nice). Still, I won't buy a console. I think the PC has the upper hand when it comes to graphics. It's very noticable when I compare GTA3 on my sister's PS2 with GTA3 on my PC.

[LiLOrion]

I only want a console game (XBox or Playstation2), cause its cheaper to buy a console, than it is to buy a top of the line gaming computer.

I wouldnt even attempt to play games on my computer unless I had something like an AlienWare. And at anywhere from $3000 to $5000, um...no thanks.

An online component would be nice as well. Of course, we'd have to have the ability to play as the Peacekeepers or other "baddies"

[Fyodor]

With computers it seems like it's a never ending pissing contest with the graphics and the power of the computer... not for me.

[Vinona]

Console's are good for one thing, when u dont have a good enough computer, or dont have the cash to buy one, consoles are DAMN convinient.... but personally, i think computers are the best "game consoles" that u have, exept for certain games that "belong" on a console, like Final Fantasy, Resident evil, Tekken etc...........

[AyuRocks]

Ayu, a very valid comment.

Unless it was an anti-console comment...

Anti-X-Box, is good. Anti-console is bad.

Definately an anti-X-Box comment. :aok: I wuv consoles. Sometimes prefer PC gaming though, but I still love console games.

On a related note, PS2 and/or XBox?? What about GC? I like my gamecube the best out of any console I've had and I have a PS2. All the anti-GC discrimination. Oh well, that just means people missed out on the best sci-fi adventure game EVER - Metroid Prime.

[ruckstande]

Definately an anti-X-Box comment. :aok: I wuv consoles. Sometimes prefer PC gaming though, but I still love console games.

On a related note, PS2 and/or XBox?? What about GC? I like my gamecube the best out of any console I've had and I have a PS2. All the anti-GC discrimination. Oh well, that just means people missed out on the best sci-fi adventure game EVER - Metroid Prime.

Hey whatever floats your boat but Halo is still the #1 FPS ever made. Not just my opinion but most gaming critics opinions too. Graphically it is one of the best looking console games ever made also. Storywise Half Life probably still has the best plot line around.

And what is wrong with the Xbox? It is graphically the most superior console on the market. My Dreamcast is even better looking than a PS2 which many folks agree on. The closest second is the Gamecube however GC has NO onine play which means no multiplayer and no downloadable content.

[generic_screenname]

Definately an anti-X-Box comment. :aok: I wuv consoles. Sometimes prefer PC gaming though, but I still love console games.

On a related note, PS2 and/or XBox?? What about GC? I like my gamecube the best out of any console I've had and I have a PS2. All the anti-GC discrimination. Oh well, that just means people missed out on the best sci-fi adventure game EVER - Metroid Prime.

All I've got is a Game Cube, but I play 16 person Halo tournaments at a friend's house a lot. I don't have too much experience with PS2, but I used to have a PS1. Anyway, I'm just saying it would reach the most people if it was multi-platform. They could even be bastards and have a unique playable character for each console like Soul Calliber II.

[LiLOrion]

but Halo is still the #1 FPS ever made...

The Xbox...is graphically the most superior console on the market.


Yes and Yes. :D My Gamestop guys tell me that all the time (even if the Playstation rep was standing there when they said it) :lol


I had Gamecube, but traded it in and got an XBox instead. I liked Metroid, but thats about it. They have too many Mario games. Mario was good when it was on my old Nintendo console, I'm getting sick of seeing him all over the place.

I agree that it does seem to have better graphics than the PS2, but PS2 has a heck of a lot more games that I would actually play, which I why I opted to keep that and get rid of the Gamecube.

I'm all for a multiplatform Farscape game. A GOOD Farscape game.

[ruckstande]

I like the multi platform idea as well but if it were to be produced for one system I prefer Xbox. My friend has a GC and I also thought Metroid Prime looked cool but thats it.

[generic_screenname]

Hey now, you can never have too much Mario. Or Wa-Luigi. Sure he's got the stupidest name in video game history, but I really get a kick out of that guy.

[Ghost Spike]

It is annoying that many don't even think of the GC when they think of consoles, it's my favorite. I have an XBox too, but it will be a cold day in Hell before I buy a Playstation.

I'd rather a PC version of a Farscape game, then it makes mods and expansion packs possible, also makes online play a lot easier.

[BaseLine]

Hey now, you can never have too much Mario. Or Wa-Luigi. Sure he's got the stupidest name in video game history, but I really get a kick out of that guy.

I always played those games for Princess Peach. She's hot.

[LiLOrion]

And I thought the little mushroom dude was cute. :D

[AyuRocks]

Personally, there's zero reason for me to buy an XBOX or to even want one. I could go into other reasons why I don't like it, but it's not worth it. I just don't.

(p.s. I'm agree with maddox)

Multiplatform would be great.

[Spedoinkel]

I've got an Xbox, I enjoy some of PS, but I can't get behind the GC. GC frustates me.

Multi-platform would be good, but that generally means they just make the game for the weakest platform, then port up. Put it on PC, it would work the best. Besides you don't have to spend insane ammounts of money on a PC. Just have a friend who knows what they are doing build it for you. That way you only get what you need, and you save massive piles of money. I've been swapping out parts on my PC for the last 7 years. It works great, and I'm able to keep it competitive, by just getting new things when I can afford them.

[LiLOrion]

Besides you don't have to spend insane ammounts of money on a PC. Just have a friend who knows what they are doing build it for you.

Well if you'll be my new best friend, I'll change my mind and vote PC game. :D

[ruckstande]

If you can get me a deal on a $400 video card and a new MBO with processor I'll be your best friend too.

[Spedoinkel]

Just a quick search. Not saying it's the best option, but just to show what is available.

Video Card:
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Processor:
http://pcmech.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=2058579/

Mother Board:
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[oorat]

when it comes to it, why cant there be a 4 way farscape game. all the consoles and the pc. they do it all the time. ive seen some screen shots of someone, who posted on here a while back, doing a unreal tournament 2004 mod of farscape. theres even a skin of chiana floating out there for unreal. personally ild love to see a slew of games about farscape.

imagine, a warcraft/starcraft style game where you pick one side of the galatic war, peackeepers, scarrens, luxons, hynerions, nebari, etc. build bases and armies, take over the galaxy one system at a time.

mix UT2004(or any amazing fps, gta vice city, halo, and some doom 3) and the game freelancer, freely walk around planets looking for money and adventure, and if the planet doesnt suit you, fly to another. become a pirate, a minor, or a freedom fighter.


take kotor and make a huge rpg where you can be good or evil.

or just a straight fps action adventure ala halo and metroid, with just a hint of half life 2.

or the best yet, a mmorpg of farscape. explore the uncharted territories in your own leviathan with your own crew of escape whatevers. meet strange new alien races, inadvertently kill them because your master plan was farbot.


so many cool ideas, so many different types of games that could make for an awesome farscape adventure. the key to a farscape game, is to get a company that already makes good games, and have them make it. but, i think that there should be different brands of farscape. different companies, who specialize in a style of game should take control of the title that is set for that genre. i say that cause half the time we get a licensed property game, its made by some unknown group of people who dont really know how to play games or make games that are fun. or even look good.

take the original farscape game, yes i bought it. i played it, got stuck at a certain part that alot of people got stuck at, the factory with the sheeyang threat because of some frelling bug in the game. i so wanted it to be awesome. in the end the game was merely a time killer cause it wasnt that great. had it not had the farscape title, i doubt it would has many sales had it did in the first place, i dont believe it had that many in the first place.

[IMC]

Or even this: ;) ;)


Mother Board: (http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=13-130-457&DEPA=1)

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From my wish list.....

[James T D Argo]

I personally like the idea of a fps/fpa with open ended gameplay like The Chronicles of Riddick. That game was proof that a good licensed game could be made. Not only did it have awesome gameplay, but it nailed the atmosphere of the Riddick universe.

Nailing the atmosphere is important to me, and I want to be able to say I could see that happening in an episode of Farscape.

In response to the comment that an unknown developer can't make a good licensed game, Starbreeze was an unknown developer.

I'd love to see another Farscape game (a good one this time). I want one done right this time around. I think the ultimate Farscape game would benefit from a Scapers imput on how it should be gameplay and storywise.

[Fyodor]

Definately an anti-X-Box comment. :aok: I wuv consoles. Sometimes prefer PC gaming though, but I still love console games.

On a related note, PS2 and/or XBox?? What about GC? I like my gamecube the best out of any console I've had and I have a PS2. All the anti-GC discrimination. Oh well, that just means people missed out on the best sci-fi adventure game EVER - Metroid Prime.
I love you...;)

I personally own both PS2 and GC too. Metroid Prime is the best sci-fi game ever and I can't wait to get my hands on the second one.

Plus all the resident evil games have been made for GC too... scarier than ever.

edit: OH and Harvest Moon is the most relaxing game ever... and addicting as hell!

[oorat]

i have yet to play the riddick game, and saying that unknown game developers cant make good gamed is a bad statement. most game companies were small unknown companies when they made their first hit games.

but, after seeing so many failed licensed games from big and small companies, ild like to see a company with a real vision take ahold of the game. there are so many different game styles you can make with it. its a possible game franchise that could so easily dominate if done right. so many different genres. fps, strategy, rpg, space sim, ild love to see a game for every style of play.

[BaseLine]

and saying that unknown game developers cant make good gamed is a bad statement.

Nobody said that.

[LiLOrion]

In response to the comment that an unknown developer can't make a good licensed game, Starbreeze was an unknown developer.

Yeah but didnt Vin own that company or at least a controlling part of it?

I thought I saw that somewhere...that he was directly involved with the game developement, (not that he actually programmed it of course) :D

[harveywhispers]

I know nothing about games/systems, but I would buy whatever was necessary to play a new Farscape game. :D

[Zegota]

Multiplatform, yes. I'd commit suicide if it was Xbox-only.

[SpyderDan]

So does anyone actually have any new info about this supposed Farscape game or no?

[LiLOrion]

We need a mole to get us some info. :D

[ruckstande]

Multiplatform, yes. I'd commit suicide if it was Xbox-only.

Kinda dramatic isn't it?

[The Keeper]

I really hope they do make a new game, hopefully a gaming company that actually knows what the public is interested in. I personally think the first game was crapola. I was pretty disapointed in it.

Maybe if someone like LucasArts made the game (they have done some fantastic things in the past like Monkey Island Series and Jedi Knight series).

Again I really hope they are making a new game...

[Jonah_H3X]

well why don't a few Scapers with know-how, get together, and pitch an idea, and build the game ourselves. We got basically how many people in these forums? You've got grfx artists, Beta Testers, Story Writers, I mean who knows the characters better? I'm sure there are programmers and 3D artists among us.

I myself am a programmer and have built custom maps for SOF2 and DOOM3. So anything is possible. Many Big Companies started out as Small 3 or 4 man operations.... ;)...Just floating the idea....

--Jonah H3X

[Spedoinkel]

TESTER TESTER TESTER!

[oorat]

jonah has a good point. something else, with the unreal engine, they have a set up where if you can make a really good game based off their engine you can get a prize package that is a free license to their engine. so what if someone took unreal 2004, and made a sci fi adventure game of somekind that can easily enough be a farscape story but isnt, so you can win the license and then contact hensen about it and say, ive got this great game, that can be made to be a great farscape game lets do business.

[The Keeper]

well why don't a few Scapers with know-how, get together, and pitch an idea, and build the game ourselves. We got basically how many people in these forums? You've got grfx artists, Beta Testers, Story Writers, I mean who knows the characters better? I'm sure there are programmers and 3D artists among us.

I myself am a programmer and have built custom maps for SOF2 and DOOM3. So anything is possible. Many Big Companies started out as Small 3 or 4 man operations.... ;)...Just floating the idea....

--Jonah H3X

I am all for this idea. If I had some talent I would help out, but yeh, I don't. I think I also suggested this idea ages and ages ago when discussing the original game, cause quite frankly I think the original game sucks.
There are some very talented people around the board so I reckon it could be done.

:D