STAR WARS 1313: Inside the Cancelled LucasArts Game Luck Stat 2024-03-21 | In 2012, LucasArts announced Star Wars 1313. 5 months later, LucasFilm would be sold to Disney, LucasArts would close and the project would be cancelled. What happened to the project? Did it really star Boba Fett? And how did it connect to the forgotten Star Wars TV Show Underworld? --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sources:Force Unleashed Developmentyoutu.be/qGgTrI34Dx4?si=TwWzK68hcQreRfa4Schreier, Jason. “Star Wars 1313.” Blood, Sweat, and Pixels, Harper Paperbacks, New York, 2017, pp. 249–272.bookshop.org/p/books/blood-sweat-and-pixels-the-triumphant-turbulent-stories-behind-how-video-games-are-made-jason-schreier/533879?ean=9780062651235LucasArts and ILM: The Convergence of Games and Filmign.com/articles/2006/03/25/gdc-06-lucasarts-and-ilm-a-case-study-in-the-convergence-of-games-and-filmStaff of Kings Beta Footageyoutu.be/MSDFgm7wSysRobilliard’s Story (mentioned in BS&P) 1:31:00youtube.com/live/4SNdrEGSVUY?si=pnCFsWY6LAtnyxJU1313: A Combined Lucasfilmpolygon.com/gaming/2012/6/5/3066449/star-wars-1313-the-game-that-will-bring-lucasfilm-togetherRodriguez resignsign.com/articles/2010/05/07/lucasarts-president-darrell-rodriguez-resignsBlackman Departuregamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/-i-star-wars-i-storyteller-producer-blackman-leaves-lucasartsLucas Arts latimes.com/archives/blogs/company-town-blog/story/2010-09-01/game-maker-lucasarts-lays-off-one-third-of-staffPaul Meegan Departureengadget.com/2012-08-02-lucasarts-president-paul-meegan-leaves-the-company.htmlBoba Fett1313 Concept Art - Boba Fettslashfilm.com/532024/boba-fett-movie-star-wars-1313-concept-art1313 Unseen Gameplay - Battlefront Archive/Vault Projectyoutube.com/watch?v=XehW4OMiEr4Battle of the Sith Lords - Project Damage/Darth Maul Project Retrospectivegameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2015/10/26/the-story-of-the-darth-maul-game-that-never-came-to-be.aspxDaniel Logan cancelled episodescbr.com/star-wars-the-clone-wars-canceled-too-graphicUnfinished Clone Wars Episodesyoutu.be/P2rpL2Z-8D4?si=PpEpgjnoCY9ghBdM1313 Press Releaseweb.archive.org/web/20120606010619/lucasarts.com/company/release/news20120531.html1313 Interviewsyoutube.com/watch?v=U7DP35A1UO81313 Developer Diaryyoutube.com/watch?v=t6-xJnrl93MIs 1313 Next-Gen?kotaku.com/e3s-unsolved-mystery-are-watch-dogs-and-star-wars-131-5916567Preview - 1313 going for a mature rating and a grounded experienceweb.archive.org/web/20181121074945/ign.com/articles/2012/06/19/star-wars-1313-aims-for-the-thinking-gamerGeorge LucasThe Beginning Documentaryyoutu.be/da8s9m4zEpo?si=6ONSrEDzX5qAA4tCEmpire of Dreamsyoutu.be/vB1DA5jZdIQ?si=6NLHXDoJ8SYnDdOyGeorge on Selling LucasFilmindependent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/george-lucas-star-wars-lucasfilm-disney-b1766442.htmlDisney and CancellationGeorge Selling Star Warsindependent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/george-lucas-star-wars-lucasfilm-disney-b1766442.htmlLucas Selling 154 days after Disney’s Acquistiontechcrunch.com/2013/04/03/disney-shuts-down-lucasarts-just-154-days-after-acquiring-itDisney Interactive loseslatimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-disney-interactive-expected-to-begin-layoffs-20140203-story.htmlLucasArts shut downbusinessinsider.com/disney-shuts-down-lucasarts-2013-4Disney Shuts Down LucasArts, Fate Unknownnbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/disney-shuts-down-lucasarts-star-wars-1313-fate-unknown-flna1c9196197Not necessarily killed by Disneyslashfilm.com/541519/star-wars-tv-show“We’re not throwing anything away”pcgamer.com/star-wars-1313-may-not-be-completely-dead-after-all1313 “was always in danger”gamespot.com/articles/star-wars-1313-was-always-in-danger-report/1100-6406402*For complete sources visit luckstat.com*Get in touch here: twitter.com/LuckStatEvantwitch.tv/luckstatevan
BULLY 2 - Investigating Rockstars Cancelled Sequel Luck Stat 2025-05-29 | Following the release of Bully Scholarship Edition in 2008, the studio in charge of the remaster, Rockstar New England (formerly Mad Doc Studios) would be tapped to develop a sequel to Bully with a script from Dan Houser. While the project would fizzle out around the release of the first Red Dead Redemption, the project would briefly spin back up around the release of Grand Theft Auto V, Red Dead Redemption 2 and finally GTA VI.0:00 Intro1:13 - CHAPTER 1: VERITAS5:38 - CHAPTER 2: LABOR OMNIA VINCIT8:30 - CHAPTER 3: ACTA NON VERBA10:55 - CHAPTER 4: E PLURIBUS UNUM13:04 CHAPTER 5: CAVEAT EMPTORSOURCES:Blake Hester reportgameinformer.com/2022/01/07/the-version-of-bully-2-youll-never-get-to-playSWEGTA Video - Bully 2 Was Cancelledyoutu.be/rA-rCegemSE?si=0w03_tlyfj43Tza3VGC Article - Bully 2 Fizzled Out web.archive.org/web/20200419045326/videogameschronicle.com/news/bully-2-release-cancelledDan Houser Gamasutra Interviewweb.archive.org/web/20200421081627/gamasutra.com/view/feature/6550/dan_houser_on_how_rockstar_does_it.php?page=2Rockstar Acquires Mad Doc Studios, Becomes Rockstar New Englandhttps://www.gamesindustry.biz/rockstar-acquires-mad-doc-softwareLeaked Concept Art - GTA Feedshttps://x.com/GTASixInfo/status/1739426158238683606Unnamed Rockstar Game Expected in 2015web.archive.org/web/20140513223626/http://www.computerandvideogames.com/463522/rockstar-working-on-new-gen-game-due-by-march-2015Dan Houser on Bully 2, Jimmy as an Adult - Polygonpolygon.com/2013/9/25/4769298/rockstars-dan-houser-would-still-love-to-make-another-bully-game2013 Trademark Renewaleurogamer.net/rockstar-files-trademark-for-bully-bullworth-academy-canis-canem-editStan Capton Portfoliostanialcapton.wordpress.com/my-works/#comment-6Layoffs at Rockstar New England - Max Payne 3 and Red Deadkotaku.com/layoffs-at-rockstar-new-england-5301908Rockstar Vancouver Closesforbes.com/sites/erikkain/2012/07/10/max-payne-3-developer-rockstar-vancouver-is-no-moreTez 2 Commentgtaforums.com/topic/963684-gta-6-speculation-discussion-part-5/page/93/#comment-1071438168Crunch Culture on Red Dead 2eurogamer.net/the-human-cost-of-red-dead-redemption-2Making of Red Dead 2web.archive.org/web/20190327050829/vulture.com/2018/10/the-making-of-rockstar-games-red-dead-redemption-2.html“Dead Game”hothardware.com/news/bully-2-cancelled-by-gta-viTom Henderson Updateshttps://x.com/_Tom_Henderson_/status/1470471203810951171?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1470471203810951171%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=Bully 2 - Senior Yearnotallowedto.com/rockstar-to-release-bully-2-senior-year-in-2016Get in touch here: twitter.com/LuckStatEvantwitch.tv/luckstatevan
The Untold Story of the Lost Hobbit Tie-in Game Luck Stat 2025-03-06 | During the early days of the production for Peter Jackson and Guillermo Del Toro's two Hobbit films, TT Games (who developed Lego Star Wars) would put together a pitch for a Hobbit Tie-In Game under Warner Brother Interactive. While it would never go into full production, it connects heavily to their work on Lego Lord of the Rings, the troubled production of Guillermo Del Toro's Hobbit films and the recently closed Monolith Studios work on Shadows of Mordor and Guardians of Middle Earth.0:00 Intro0:56 I - And Back Again3:15 II - Durin's Bane9:51 III - The Breaking of the Fellowship14:56 IV - The Black Gate Opens17:11 V - The Tale of YearsSOURCESOriginal Hobbit Negotiationsarchive.org/details/peterjacksonfilm0000sibl/mode/2up?view=theaterThe Hobbit in Four Years?web.archive.org/web/20060407171951/http://filmforce.ign.com/articles/595/595976p1.htmlLawsuits around LOTR web.archive.org/web/20071005021459/http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20036782_20037403_20142132,00.htmlPeter Jackson won’t direct the hobbitfirstshowing.net/2007/so-peter-jackson-wont-direct-the-hobbit-after-allGuillermo Directing The Hobbitweb.archive.org/web/20081012042437/http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2008/10/08/guillermo-del-toro-to-fly-solo-on-hobbit-directing-duties-says-no-to-peter-jackson-assistGDT Thought Processweb.archive.org/web/20080501020820/http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1586421/story.jhtmlWeb Chat in 2008web.archive.org/web/20080730161821/http://www.wetanz.com/holics/index.php?itemid=695&catid=2“Bridge film”web.archive.org/web/20090608142440/http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2009/06/05/exclusive-guillermo-del-toro-rules-out-directing-hobbit-bridge-filmOne Ring GDT Interviewtheonering.net/torwp/2008/04/25/28747-guillermo-del-toro-chats-with-torn-about-the-hobbit-filmsWhy EA’s games start with the two towersgamesradar.com/heres-why-eas-lord-of-the-rings-games-start-with-the-two-towers-and-not-fellowship-of-the-ringSierra Rights to Lord of the Ringsneoseeker.com/news/1027-sierra-to-develop-games-based-on-tolkiens-lord-of-the-ringsIGN - Lord of the Gamesign.com/articles/2002/12/02/lord-of-the-gamesLord of the Rings game rights at Warner Brothers Interactiveweb.archive.org/web/20110613090038/http://weblogs.variety.com/the_cut_scene/2009/03/lord-of-the-rings-ga.htmlEA loses Lord of the Rings Licensekotaku.com/lord-of-the-rings-license-leaves-ea-journeys-back-to-w-5169044Escapist History of Lego Star Warsweb.archive.org/web/20181225194138/v1.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/video-games/issues/issue_104/773-Brick-by-BrickThe making of lego Star Warsrockpapershotgun.com/making-of-lego-star-warsInterview with Jon Smithstarwarz.com/tbone/interview-with-jonathan-smith-giant-interactive-tt-games-lego-star-wars-original-posting-march-15-2005John Burton 1 Million Dollar Hobbit Pitch - Game Hut video reuploadyoutu.be/87czl7AoA1oGDT and Jackson Still Working onHobbit Scriptsvariety.com/2009/film/markets-festivals/jackson-del-toro-still-working-on-hobbit-scripts-1118011977GDT Interview, MGM in Troubleweb.archive.org/web/20100530065530/http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/topnews.php?id=15329GDT Departs The Hobbittheonering.net/torwp/2010/05/30/36920-guillermo-del-toro-departs-the-hobbitThird Hobbit Film Confirmedhollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/third-hobbit-film-confirmed-355817Hobbit Trilogy Problemmovieweb.com/hobbit-movie-trilogy-problems-peter-jacksonNeil Blomkamp the next director?theonering.net/torwp/2010/06/18/37113-is-neill-blomkamp-the-next-hobbit-director-maybeJackson announcing third post in a facebook note. How very 2012 of him.facebook.com/notes/10158852155561558Warner Brothers Interactive Investment Report - 2011https://archive.ph/20120707091255/http://articles.latimes.com/2011/oct/18/business/la-fi-1018-ct-warner-interactive-20111018Hobbit and Lego Batman 2 in the Worksvg247.com/report-lego-batman-2-the-hobbit-and-dc-comics-game-in-the-works-for-2012TT Games Behind the Scenesgamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/playing-catch-up-traveller-s-tales-jon-burtonPost Mortem on Shadows of Mordorgamedeveloper.com/audio/postmortem-monolith-productions-i-middle-earth-shadow-of-mordor-i-The Origin of the Nemesis Systemign.com/articles/2015/02/06/dice-2015-shadow-of-mordor-creative-director-discusses-origin-of-the-nemesis-systemUnseen 64 Monolith’s Batmanyoutu.be/e0lRkQd9skU?si=q_k-6Ns-WTvJll_2TT Games CRUNCHpolygon.com/features/22891555/lego-star-wars-the-skywalker-saga-has-led-to-extensive-crunch-at-tt-gamesGet in touch here: twitter.com/LuckStatEvantwitch.tv/luckstatevan
Dinosaur Planet: Inside Rares Cancelled Zelda Clone Luck Stat 2025-01-09 | In 1994, Nintendo would buy a majority stake in British developer Rareware. On the Nintendo 64 the team would develop Dinosaur Planet, an Ocarina of Time-inspired adventure game with two protagonists, Sabre and Krystal. At Nintendo's request the game was reworked into Star Fox Adventures, and shortly after release Rare would be sold to Microsoft effectively ending their golden-age and one of gaming's most important partnerships. NOTE: A clip was removed at 16:44 regarding a false claim by a Rare developer that DK64 included the expansion pack because of a game-breaking bug. GET IN TOUCH:luckstatevan.bsky.socialluckstat.comtwitch.tv/luckstatevaninstagram.com/luckstatevanSOURCES:History of Rareign.com/articles/2008/07/28/ign-presents-the-history-of-rareKevin Bayliss - VGC articlevideogameschronicle.com/features/opinion/dinosaur-planet-leakTakaya Imamura Nintendo Dream Interview - Translationshmuplations.com/starfoxadventuresTakaya Imamura Nintendo Dream Interview - Originalarchive.org/details/nintendo-dream-2002-11-21-vol-078-600dpi-ozidual/Nintendo%20Dream%202002%2011%2021%20v078%20%28J%20OCR%29/page/n119/mode/2upFan translation of gap comicreddit.com/r/starfox/comments/10xd7lr/farewell_beloved_falco_fan_remasterNintendo Delays Dolphin Launchgamespot.com/articles/nintendo-delays-dolphin-launch/1100-2541764Rare Thief Old Assetsrarethief.com/dinosaur-planetRestoration projectfamiboards.com/threads/restoration-of-dinosaur-planet-has-really-come-far.8803DF Retro Interviews with Kevin Bayliss on Dinosaur Planetyoutu.be/IFalhK5DLVM?si=C4v5GGbBVk0YzFMpNew Touryoutu.be/PDG9id0GzJg?si=hn8yLywsiFy3XxLMMaking of Banjoyoutu.be/kq-fpnnGzyU?si=Y8tJN8_ITaIJIW882001 IGN Articleign.com/articles/2001/01/27/dinosaur-planetBanjo Kazooie: The Oral Historyinverse.com/gaming/banjo-kazooie-rare-oral-historyThe Making of the Game that was once Dinosaur Planet - Phil Tossell interviewtimeextension.com/features/the-making-of-star-fox-adventures-the-game-that-was-once-dinosaur-planetMiyamoto Didn’t like DKCvice.com/da/article/donkey-kong-at-20-years-old-442Next Generation Interview w/ Stamper Brothersarchive.org/details/next-generation-24-dec-1996/NEXT%20Generation%2038%20Feb%201998/page/15/mode/2up?view=theaterInside Rare’s 90s Farmhouse HQtimeextension.com/features/sacred-spaces-rares-manor-farm-hq-nintendos-90s-hit-factoryThe Story of the Gamecubeweb.archive.org/web/20140705003643/http://www.dromble.com/2014/01/07/dolphin-tale-story-of-gamecubeIGN Dinosaur Planet Previewign.com/articles/2000/05/18/walking-with-dinosaurs-2Gone to Gamecubeign.com/articles/2002/02/11/gone-to-gamecubeRare Erases Dinosaur Planetign.com/articles/2001/05/03/rare-erases-dinosaur-planetJoe Staten meeting Microsoft at E3 2000vice.com/en/article/the-complete-untold-history-of-halo-an-oral-historyWho Killed Rare?eurogamer.net/who-killed-rareMicrosoft at E3 2000ign.com/wikis/e3/Microsoft_at_E3_2000Ed Fries Interviewyoutube.com/watch?v=vUULNTLw0KoPD: Zero on Gamecubeweb.archive.org/web/20130716093146/http://www.computerandvideogames.com/129610/interviews/perfect-dark-zero/?page=2Grabbed By the Ghoulies on Gamecubegamesradar.com/why-rares-supposedly-worst-least-popular-game-actually-my-favourite/?tag=grsocial-20Kameo on Gamecubeyoutu.be/1ePfDEOJ-TY?si=71g85UGR3pVV5LU8Star Fox Adventure Dinosaur Planet - E3 2001ign.com/articles/2001/06/04/inside-star-fox-adventuresAnnouncement Videoign.com/videos/star-fox-adventures-gamecube-gameplay-2001-05-30E3 2001ign.com/articles/2001/05/31/gamecube-at-e3-the-goods-and-the-bads-4Rare Removes Dinosaur Planet from Websiteign.com/articles/2001/05/03/rare-erases-dinosaur-planetIGN Console France Sourceign.com/articles/2001/03/03/star-fox-planetConsole France Reportingweb.archive.org/web/20010424032223/http://gamecube.consoles-france.com/articles/lineupHD E3 2001 Trailersyoutube.com/watch?v=eOngTp449mUPikmin and Star Fox Adventureign.com/articles/2001/05/31/gamecube-at-e3-the-goods-and-the-bads-4Pre-E3 Dinosaur Planetign.com/articles/2001/05/15/pre-e3-star-fox-adventures-dinosaur-planetDonkey Kong Racingnintendolife.com/news/2014/02/month_of_kong_whatever_happened_to_donkey_kong_racingActivision Microsoft Bidding warweb.archive.org/web/20160124110251/http://www.develop-online.net/news/activision-s-deal-to-steal-rare-collapsed/0108032Sources on Nintendo Not Forcing Rare to change Dinosaur Planetvgfacts.com/game/dinosaurplanet
Investigating GTA Vs Cancelled DLC Luck Stat 2024-10-29 | Following the release of Grand Theft Auto V, Rockstar heavily teased single-player story DLC that followed Michael, Trevor, and Franklin after the events of the story. This would not happen. In the years since, Rockstar's leaked source code, developer interviews and datamining have painted a picture of what these expansions were. From returning to Liberty City, zombies, aliens and even Trevor working as a Secret Agent, let's take a look at the cancelled DLC for GTA V. Sources: 2014 announcementgamespot.com/articles/gtav-story-dlc-coming-in-2014/1100-6416619Potential North Yankton DLCgtaforums.com/topic/632685-spoilersthe-hunt-for-north-yankton/#commentsNorth Yankton Hoaxweb.archive.org/web/20131107021942/http://gtaforums.com/user/583435-thengclanEpisode DLC Underperformedthatvideogameblog.com/grand-theft-auto-dlc-episodes-underperform-says-take-two-ceoDan Houser Interviewign.com/articles/2012/11/17/gta-v-burning-questions-answeredAlien DLCreddit.com/r/Games/comments/6fpnqf/gta_v_alien_invasion_dlc_was_an_actual_proof_ofFirst Round of DLCrockstargames.com/newswire/article/89k8a55454183a/GTA-Online-Update-Free-Deathmatch-Race-Creators-thisDLC mention from Solo/Franklin in 2014youtube.com/watch?v=NfQPJY_W11cGTA V DLC Select Screenyoutube.com/watch?v=5Nhujcx7ZEASteven Ogg mentions filming it afteryoutu.be/B5hANZ08SNc?t=1561GTA Online’s Vacant Casinoeurogamer.net/the-six-year-story-behind-gta-onlines-long-vacant-casinoHeists Revealedign.com/articles/2014/12/16/grand-theft-auto-5-online-heists-finally-revealedGTA Online Interview - Game Informerweb.archive.org/web/20171026102358/gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2017/10/23/exclusive-interview-rockstar-discusses-past-present-and-future-of-grand-theft-auto-online.aspxThe Endingshttps://x.com/TezFunz2/status/1152618107640385544?lang=enAgent Trevor into the Doomsday Heistrockpapershotgun.com/gta5-nearly-had-story-dlc-that-made-trevor-a-007-style-spy-until-it-was-cancelled-and-turned-into-a-gta-online-heist#:~:text=While%20Agent%20Trevor%20never%20surfaced,in%20the%20Agent%20Trevor%20plot.Interview with Directoryoutu.be/Uikfph7oQoE?si=UW04C3y4ovHuxhF22015 Interview Online is the Focusign.com/articles/2015/09/10/how-gta-online-has-changed-rockstar-north?utm_source=IGN%20hub%20page&utm_medium=IGN%20(front%20page)&utm_content=2&utm_campaign=SpotlightShelved remakekotaku.com/gta-iv-remastered-red-dead-redemption-canceled-rockstar-1849142371Leslie Benzies lawsuitpolygon.com/2016/4/14/11428072/the-great-grand-theft-auto-lawsuit-explained“Tease” in 2016ibtimes.co.uk/gta-5-franklin-actors-instagram-post-hints-single-player-story-dlc-1537501GTA V - The Contractmedium.com/boil-it-down-gaming/gta-v-is-getting-story-dlc-for-the-first-time-kind-of-b3f3439db5e7Insider Gaming Initial Reportinsider-gaming.com/gta-5-leak-dlcsAgent Internalsresetera.com/threads/gta-v-leak-screenshots-of-early-in-development-underwater-level-for-agent.799341Grand Theft Auto V Canceled Game-Changing DLC Over Internal Riftbleedingcool.com/games/grand-theft-auto-v-canceled-game-changing-dlc-over-internal-riftMax Payne Assets gtaforums.com/topic/413482-agent-cancelled/page/43/#commentsGet in touch here: twitter.com/LuckStatEvantwitch.tv/luckstatevan
Pandemic Studios: Remembering the Closed Battlefront Developer Luck Stat 2024-08-29 | #mercenaries #destroyallhumans #battlefront2 #pandemicstudios Founded in 1998 by former Activision developers, Pandemic Studios started their run creating great Star Wars games such as Clone Wars, Battlefront 1 and Battlefront 2. They moved on to GTA-style open worlds such as Destroy All Humans, Mercenaries Playground of Destruction and The Saboteur. After being acquired by Electronic Arts alongside Bioware, they would develop Lord of the Rings Conquest and Mercenaries 2: World in Flames before being closed by EA.0:00 Introduction1:31 Dark Reign 2 and Battlezone II2:50 Army Men RTS4:13 Clone Wars5:58 Full Spectrum Warrior7:57 Star Wars: Battlefront11:21 Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction14:49 Destroy All Humans16:59 Battlefront II19:30 VGHoldings, Bioware and Electronic Arts21:49 Mercenaries 2: World in Flames26:00 Lord of the Rings Conquest28:24 The End of Pandemic31:03 The Saboteur33:26 LegacySources:Pandemic Name Originweb.archive.org/web/20070609133126/http://www.gamespy.com/articles/697/697083p6.hjtmlIGN’s History of Pandemicign.com/articles/2009/12/07/ign-presents-the-history-of-pandemicBattlezone Programmer Interviewweb.archive.org/web/20120321020736/http://www.jtworld.net/bzmag/bzissue1.pdfArmy Men RTS Previewgamespot.com/articles/army-men-rts/1100-2835998The Making of Full Spectrum Warriorvice.com/en/article/qbnkwq/in-the-army-now-the-making-of-full-spectrum-warrior-140Gaming’s Role in the Military Entertainment Complextheguardian.com/technology/2014/oct/22/call-of-duty-gaming-role-military-entertainment-complexBattlefront 1 Documentsdocs.google.com/document/d/1321hePwVlRm_PopkEqRXoHt4g99wp_1PJrtkPgoFiXg/editBattlefront Dev Diary 1web.archive.org/web/20050208231323/http://archive.gamespy.com/devdiary/february04/swbattlefront1Mercs 1 Interviewoldschoolgamermagazine.com/inside-mercenaries-playground-of-destruction-with-ronald-pieketRogue Leadersarchive.org/details/RogueLeadersTheHistoryOfLucasArts/page/n103/mode/2upThe Origin of Destroy All Humansinverse.com/article/17492-destroy-all-humans-slayed-xenophobes-pre-trumpBioware and Pandemic Combineweb.archive.org/web/20060423034931/gamasutra.com/features/20060329/sheffield_01.shtmlBioware joins with pandemic in late 2005engadget.com/2005-11-03-bioware-and-pandemic-bought-combined.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAHEiSk3pGjKBN7UL7aOqnlNuWLVfB7rc_FrtKyDj1dsRslFFboHQFTbKuGKmTRFn0U4jWxRVESD75gUo0AfOR-uf4AajJNIfnGJkSGn9ZS158lHi2_KDwXgAqtlExHa3s2rf_A50s_vgvb7vMf_c9Hqp8MQ-RNUNKIQEvZEcnFAABioware Merger Timelinehttps://www.gamesindustry.biz/bioware-and-pandemic-to-merge-creating-new-super-studioVG Holdings, Riccitello Departsgamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/greg-richardson-promoted-to-vg-holding-ceoEA Buys VGHoldings, Bioware and Pandemicign.com/articles/2007/10/11/ea-buys-bioware-pandemicMercs 2 Creative Director Interviewgamedeveloper.com/design/digital-bruckheimer-cameron-brown-on-mercenaries-2Mercs 2 and the Move to EAign.com/articles/2007/02/22/the-mercenaries-2-interviewMercs 2 is an 80s Action Moviewired.com/2007/08/interview-pandeMercenaries 2 Eurogamereurogamer.net/mercenaries-2-world-in-flames-interviewConquest BTSyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLLRkqQjo9BqMp2vFNJMbZUwrJ6CLRQGeRLord of the Rings Conquest Interviewweb.archive.org/web/20120727160935/http://xbox360.ign.com/articles/925/925509p1.htmlRumor - Brisbane Office Closedkotaku.com/rumor-ea-shuts-down-pandemic-studios-down-under-5130836Pandemic Closedkotaku.com/confirmed-ea-closes-pandemic-studios-says-brand-will-5406830Mercs Incnews.ea.com/press-releases/press-releases-details/2009/Pandemic-Studios-Announces-Mercs-Inc/default.aspxFormer Employee Speaks on Pandemic Closure, Saboteur “sent out to die”web.archive.org/web/20091122151834/destructoid.com/saboteur-sent-out-to-die-pandemic-closure-was-right--155508.phtmlGet in touch here: twitter.com/LuckStatEvantwitch.tv/luckstatevan
THE BLACK HOUND: Interplays Cancelled Baldurs Gate 3 Luck Stat 2024-07-11 | Larian's Baldur's Gate 3 wasn't the first sequel to Baldur's Gate in development, at Interplay's Black Isle Studios a third entry with the subtitle The Black Hound was in development from the team that worked on Fallout, Planescape Torment and Icewind Dale. Despite their successes however, the game would be cancelled, and studios like InXile under Brian Fargo and Obsidian under Feargus Urquhart would spend 20 years attempting to create a third Baldur's Gate until Larian, following Divinity Original Sin 1 and 2 would take over and sweep game of the year awards.0:00 Intro0:52 Chapter 1: The Highlands and Beyond4:28 Chapter 2: The City of Neverwinter vs. Interplay6:35 Chapter 3: The Black Hound14:00 Chapter 4: The Exiled19:00 Chapter 5: Eternity, Infinity and DivinitySources: Bioware’s History - IGNign.com/articles/2010/01/22/ign-presents-the-history-of-bioware\Feargus Urquhart Interview - IGN “Why Don’t We Make it a DND Game?”youtube.com/watch?v=GNMQVcyowssProject Jefferson FAQweb.archive.org/web/20090719132011/http://tbh.baator.info/jefferson.htmlTitus 12 percentgamespot.com/articles/titus-invests-in-interplay/1100-2452029Titus Complete Controleurogamer.net/article-31049The Not Quite Making of Baldur’s Gate 3 - PCGamesNpcgamesn.com/baldurs-gate-3/baldurs-gate-3-developmentChris Avellone Interview - Renegade Productions 2016youtu.be/qFsDAOsviBcChris Avellone Edge Interview - 2009web.archive.org/web/20100113214546/http://www.edge-online.com/magazine/chris-avellone-dark-knight-0The Last Days of Black Isle Studiosweb.archive.org/web/20171114180210/usgamer.net/articles/the-last-days-of-black-isle-studiosBlack Isle Closed?ign.com/articles/2003/12/16/black-isle-closure-the-inside-trackInfogrammes to Publish Neverwinter Nightseurogamer.net/article-31661Infogrammes Acquires Hasbro Interactiveign.com/articles/2000/12/07/infogrames-acquires-hasbro-interactiveAtari Picks up DNDgamespot.com/articles/atari-locks-down-dandd-hasbro-buys-back-transformers/1100-6127273John Deilley Game Banshee Interviewweb.archive.org/web/20040110021453/gamebanshee.com/interviews/johndeiley1.php Chris Avellone Interview 2007pcgamesn.com/chris-avellone-interviewInterplay lost Baldur’s Gatenma-fallout.com/threads/interplay-lost-baldurs-gate.156015Interview with Damien Folettowinterwind-productions.com/an-interview-with-damien-foletto-part-2The Black Hound Interview - Game Bansheeweb.archive.org/web/20100205122510/http://gamebanshee.com/interviews/theblackhound1.phpFeargus Urquhart Interview on RPGSgamedeveloper.com/business/keeping-the-faith-obisidian-s-feargus-urquhart-on-rpgs-and-pcsAtari Lawsuits - License Injunctionsec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1002607/000095012303012617/y91569e10vq.htm#011Interplay SEC Reportsec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1057232/000093583606000145/interplay8ka.htmSnowblind v. Interplay Stufffallout-archive.fandom.com/wiki/Snowblind_Studios,_Inc._v._Interplay_Entertainment_Corp.The SEC lawsuit for Interplay and Snowblind cancelling the DND license.secinfo.com/d13nF9.vFs.c.htmInterplay regains BG3? w9ww.nma-fallout.com/threads/iply-can-finish-bg3.155045That Time Someone Else Was Making Fallout 3kotaku.com/that-time-someone-else-was-making-fallout-3-1744268228PS2 BG 2ign.com/articles/2000/11/07/interplay-confirms-baldurs-gate-iiInterplay Officially Shuts Down BISgamespot.com/articles/interplay-shuts-down-black-isle-studios/1100-6085243Black Isle Layoffshttps://www.gamesindustry.biz/layoffs-at-black-isle-studios-as-interplay-cancels-key-projectObsidian’s BG 3kotaku.com/baldurs-gate-3-was-almost-made-four-years-ago-5967965Stormlands Cancellationeurogamer.net/stormlands-and-the-million-man-raid-obsidians-cancelled-xbox-one-exclusiveThe Black Hound NWN 2forums.obsidian.net/topic/45749-the-black-hound-faq/page/20Obsidian Documentaryyoutu.be/9VoPWGTlwxc?si=5J5w8Cl-LlmcgXVfProject Eternityyoutu.be/oR0QsmFMTG4?si=baluqUR-hyw6BLblTim Cain’s Troika Pitchyoutu.be/dz6mHKFEAdUBG3 in Development Brian Fargopcgamesn.com/baldurs-gate-3-larian-studiosBeamdog wants to do BG3web.archive.org/web/20140728050347/insidemacgames.com/news/story.php?ID=21159RPG Codexrpgcodex.net/forums/threads/baldurs-gate-3-rumors-confirmed-go-to-new-thread.123972Larian shot down for the first time. pcgamer.com/larian-was-shot-down-the-first-time-it-wanted-to-make-baldurs-gate-3FOR FULL SOURCES VISIT luckstat.comGet in touch here: twitter.com/LuckStatEvantwitch.tv/luckstatevan
CANCELLED - Rainbow Six: Patriots Luck Stat 2024-05-16 | In 2010, Ubisoft Montreal announced Tom Clancy Rainbow Six: Patriots. Despite featuring a cover story in Game Informer and an announcement trailer this new entry would never see the light of day until it was eventually folded into Rainbow Six Siege0:00 Intro1:03 Part One: No Gods. No Masters. No Russian.5:46 Part Two: The First Amendment 9:07 Part Three: Ubiquitous Software. Ubiquitous Problems12:12 Part Four: The Killing Floor16:09 Part Five: Debt of HonorSources:Ubisoft Montreal Storyign.com/articles/2014/02/03/house-of-dreams-the-ubisoft-montreal-storyKotaku leakkotaku.com/new-rainbow-six-might-be-the-most-innovative-shooter-in-5814871Rainbow 6 Patriots Hub - Game Informergameinformer.com/rainbow6Reveal traileryoutu.be/kLhALiOnvs8?si=0lJCHnonzuAljVwbThe Tech of Rainbow 6 Patriotsyoutu.be/uLL6cu1s294?si=-az8798ArC90rYSLGamesRadaryoutu.be/VrQ0oxXUQZk?si=TtdyJgwxvKlcxS8ePatriots Leadership Axedgameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2012/03/07/ubisoft-montreal-decapitates-rainbow-6-patriots-development-team.aspxPatriots May Be Next-Gencomplex.com/pop-culture/a/hanuman-welch/rainbow-6-patriots-leaked-trailer-may-be-for-next-generation-consoles-videoInfowars.com article on Patriotsweb.archive.org/web/20170302093654/http://www.infowars.com/video-game-casts-tea-party-and-patriot-groups-as-enemy-terroristsFEAR Organization Using Patriots Articlepolygon.com/gaming/2012/8/31/3283720/rainbow-6-patriots-us-army-homegrown-terrorismGamestop Pre-orders Cancelledgamespot.com/articles/rainbow-6-patriots-pulled-from-gamestop-database/1100-6408526Still In Development Next Gen? polygon.com/2012/11/12/3634700/ubisoft-rainbow-6-patriots-still-in-development-could-be-a-next-genPatriots Remade From Ground Upign.com/articles/2013/12/13/rainbow-6-patriots-had-to-be-remadeRainbow six unbreakablegamespot.com/articles/rainbow-six-siege-dev-canceled-patriots-to-focus-o/1100-6442272/?ftag=GSS-05-10aaa0bPatriots Cancelled for Siegerockpapershotgun.com/rainbow-six-patriots-canceledGame Informer Interview Richard Rouseyoutu.be/gZiCtZMDk8M?si=a9u669Z4IUc7anIPMinnMax: Let’s Take Another Look At That, Rainbow Six Patriots w/ Matt Bertzyoutu.be/RMw9xrtj9EYGet in touch here: twitter.com/LuckStatEvantwitch.tv/luckstatevan
This is Why Dead Island 2 Took 12 Years to Develop Luck Stat 2024-02-22 | From Techland to Yager Development to Sumo Digital to Dambuster, Dead Island 2 took 12 years and four studios to release. It was also in the middle of THQ Nordic rebranding as Embracer Group, and their acquisition of Deep Silver, and a connection to Free Radical Design. 0:00 Intro0:51 Track 1 - Electric Funeral: Techland and Dying Light2:52 Track 2 - Done Dirt Cheap: Enter Yager Development8:16 Track 3 - Livin' After Midnight: The Leaked Build11:19 Track 4 - Wasted Years: Sumo Digital's Dead Island 213:50 Track 5 - For Whom the Dam Bursts: Enter Dambuster16:42 Track 6 - Through Heaven and Hell: Dead Island 2's Release18:25 Track 7 - Runnin' With the Devil: ConclusionSources (for a complete list and extras see luckstat.com)Why Techland Isn’t Developing Dead Island 2eurogamer.net/why-isnt-dead-island-1-developer-techland-making-the-sequelDead Island 2 PC Gamer Retrospectivepcgamer.com/the-messy-9-year-development-of-dead-island-2Dying Light Isn’t Dead Islandeurogamer.net/dying-light-isnt-another-dead-island-techland-promisesDying Light vs. Dead Islandgameinformer.com/games/dying_light/b/xboxone/archive/2013/05/23/techland-discusses-differences-between-dead-island-amp-dying-light.aspx“The Dead Island Fans Want”web.archive.org/web/20140916043936/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/original-dead-island-developer-explains-why-its-ma/1100-6422304Game Informer Dead Island 2 Retrospectivegameinformer.com/2023/06/20/inside-yager-developments-failed-attempt-to-make-dead-island-2Escape Dead Island Pre-Order gets “guaranteed Beta access”youtube.com/watch?v=XDmTgIzyYlk&t=211sWatch Dogs Seamless Multiplayeryoutube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=-l7CbaUng2MWorld’s Smallest MMOpcgamesn.com/dead-island-2/dead-island-2-internally-we-call-it-world-s-smallest-mmoDead Island 2 IGN Gamescomyoutube.com/watch?v=DutlVwyEcr8Dead Island 2 EGX 2014youtu.be/KScR8l4WBQ4?si=06Z6enjPAROzpk5TDead Island 2 Delayed to 2016eurogamer.net/dead-island-2-delayed-to-2016Yager Dead Island 2 Build Leakseurogamer.net/five-year-old-build-of-dead-island-2-leaks-onto-the-internetYager Dropshttps://www.gamesindustry.biz/yager-dropped-from-dead-island-2-after-3-yearsMax, Dead Island 2, the Mo-Cap cat, and Superheroesign.com/articles/2015/01/09/dead-island-2-motion-captured-cats-and-co-op-calamity-ign-firstYager CEO On Cancellation of Dead Island 2https://www.gamesindustry.biz/yager-development-back-from-the-deadDead Island 2 "Still in Development”pcgamer.com/dead-island-2-is-still-coming-says-official-twitter-accountBizarre History of Crackdown 3ign.com/articles/2019/03/13/the-bizarre-history-of-crackdown-3THQ Nordic Financial Reportweb.archive.org/web/20190814134123/http://www.thqnordic-investors.com/en/regulatory-press-releases/?releaseId=3384166Crytek Purchases Free Radicalhttps://archive.ph/20120715221925/http://www.1up.com/news/crytek-purchases-free-radical-companyCrytek implodes gamespot.com/articles/crytek-lays-off-staff-after-selling-homefront-cryt/1100-6421398Deep Silver Buys Homefrontgameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2014/07/30/deep-silver-now-owns-homefront-new-studio-handling-development.aspxDambuster Interviewhttps://www.gamesindustry.biz/how-dambuster-finally-brought-dead-island-2-over-the-finish-lineDead Island 2 The Game that Refuses to Dieyoutu.be/euypqefThjE?si=dvXJiQ1EdwtaWd66Savvy Games Deal Falls Throughhttps://www.gamesindustry.biz/report-savvy-games-group-backed-out-of-2bn-deal-with-embracerDead Island 2 Sales Expectationsgamedeveloper.com/business/dead-island-2-exceeds-expectations-after-topping-2-million-salesDead Island 2 Gamescom 2014youtu.be/fNeC2sZu9r0?si=Y0DSLeg0ANsnN99EDead Island 2 EGX 2014youtube.com/watch?v=KScR8l4WBQ4Get in touch here: https://linktr.ee/luckstattwitter.com/LuckStatEvantwitch.tv/luckstatevan
Visceral Games: The Rise and Fall | How the Dead Space Developer Crumbled Luck Stat 2023-12-14 | From their beginning as EA Redwood Shores, developing license games such as Return of the King, Everything or Nothing, and The Godfather to their success as Visceral Games creating Dead Space and Dante's Inferno, Electronic Arts' Visceral under Glenn Schofield is one of gaming's biggest tragedies. SOURCESRise and Fall of Visceral Games US Gamerweb.archive.org/web/20171110215432/usgamer.net/articles/the-rise-and-fall-of-visceral-gamesGlenn Schofield Interviewgamedeveloper.com/pc/interview-visceral-s-schofield-on-how-studio-identity-builds-qualityEA moving from San Mateosfgate.com/news/article/EA-Plans-To-Leave-San-Mateo-Game-company-moving-3044369.phpThe World is Not Enough coming to PS2ign.com/articles/2000/02/15/bond-james-bond-on-playstation-2Why No Fellowship of the Ring game from EAgamesradar.com/heres-why-eas-lord-of-the-rings-games-start-with-the-two-towers-and-not-fellowship-of-the-ringWrangling of Fellowship of the Ring Rightsign.com/articles/2002/12/02/lord-of-the-gamesVivendi gets LOTR book rightsgamespot.com/articles/vivendi-secures-the-lord-of-the-rings-license/1100-2715174Everything or Nothing Developmentyoutube.com/watch?v=QWLq34aU9VwGodfather Game Developmentign.com/articles/2006/01/20/the-godfather-interview-3Godfather The Game Announcementign.com/articles/2004/03/12/godfather-title-in-developmentSimpsons Game Q and Aweb.archive.org/web/20120124151322/http://www.gamespot.com/the-simpsons-game/previews/the-simpsons-game-executive-producer-qanda-6180098Glenn Schofield, Dead Space Making ofpcgamer.com/ea-was-a-bit-freaked-out-the-making-of-dead-spaceNo Dante’s Inferno 2 in Developmentweb.archive.org/web/20100203045206/http://www.industrygamers.com/news/dantes-inferno-studio-thrilled-with-eas-marketing-supportMore Dante’s Infero Rumorengadget.com/2011-11-24-rumor-writer-teases-dantes-inferno-sequel.html?guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9lbi53aWtpcGVkaWEub3JnLw&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAJSjtzdBGn9NsMBGtMLPo7ByEagyZ3Q4_kSbvJ-0KgF2FWVWykZwsIpoCt9YAOlNxH_X0u5DgL_7BjAEGfL66ntR1Im52gKkvKlJgRirssOLeRFaZTwIqDhbVLO_Y2IrY7_mR_2RNfeVfLEdasw3srfW7etXYLV7fQy8mViy6329Sequel on CVeurogamer.net/dantes-inferno-sequel-hinted-at-on-writers-cvVisceral’s Cultureengadget.com/2010-10-12-visceral-games-zach-mumbach-on-viscerals-development-culture.htmlVoicing Isaac Clarkeweb.archive.org/web/20130112160836/http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/703590/the-reason-dead-space-2s-once-muted-isaac-clarke-suddenly-has-a-voiceign.com/articles/2009/11/18/activision-hires-glen-a-schofield-and-michael-condrey-to-lead-sledgehammer-gamesDead Space Creative Director gameinformer.com/interview/2023/02/22/dead-spaces-new-and-original-creative-directors-reflect-on-the-remakeThe Ripper: Alex Riviello (Dante’s Purgatory)polygon.com/2018/8/24/17770668/jack-the-ripper-visceral-games-electronic-arts-canceledBlood Dust Gameplayyoutu.be/4VXVLJQKlWw?si=SDOfWzBLXP0fFT0LCo-op and more in Dead Space 3 Development youtu.be/JiQiF9Wt2lM?si=Zvy66Sa0MKZvXvKzCollapse of Visceral’s Ambitious Star Wars gamekotaku.com/the-collapse-of-viscerals-ambitious-star-wars-game-1819916152EA Shuts Down Visceraleurogamer.net/ea-has-shut-down-visceral-gamesFor complete sources visit luckstat.comGet in touch here: twitter.com/LuckStatEvantwitch.tv/luckstatevan
AGENT: Investigating Rockstars Unreleased Game Luck Stat 2023-11-16 | Special thanks to Diego Reviews for lending his voiceAt E3 2009, Rockstar Games would announce Agent from Grand Theft Auto developer Rockstar North. It would never release. Let's take a look at Rockstar's Cancelled Agent Project, how the company Rockstar was changing in and around the release of GTA V, LA Noire, and Red Dead Redemption and how it affected the future as we move towards Grand Theft Auto 6.SOURCES:Rockstar Devs Detained in Cairogamerant.com/rockstar-devs-arrested-cairo-agentAgent Trademark Abandonedpcgamer.com/rockstar-finally-puts-agent-to-restTrademark look uptsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=87257066&caseType=SERIAL_NO&searchType=statusSearch2010 still in developmenteurogamer.net/rockstars-agent-still-in-development2011 still in developmentign.com/articles/2011/05/24/agent-for-ps3-still-in-developmentTake Two Buys Angelign.com/articles/2002/11/20/take-two-buys-angel-studiosGTA 3 Time Exclusivityplaystationlifestyle.net/2021/12/15/gta-3-playstation-exclusiveSam Houser Details Agent at E3 2009gamespot.com/articles/rockstar-details-agent/1100-6211142Agent at E3 2013youtube.com/watch?v=llKtkDEm8rANo longer exclusive?playstationlifestyle.net/2011/06/08/agent-may-no-longer-be-a-ps3-exclusiveRockstar Q&A 2010eurogamer.net/rockstar-agent-is-a-2010-titleRockstar E3 2010 Launchvg247.com/rumour-rockstar-pulls-e3-announce-for-unknown-titleLA Noire Game Informer Cover Storyvg247.com/l-a-noire-graces-cover-of-march-game-informerLA Noire shown offgameinformer.com/games/la_noire/b/xbox360/archive/2010/11/11/l-a-noire-preview.aspxRockstar drops out of e3 2010web.archive.org/web/20100603232150/http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=249017Giant Bomb on E3 2010giantbomb.com/rockstar-games/3010-1194/forums/rockstar-wont-be-at-e3-game-reveal-purportedly-on--420971GTA V Developmentweb.archive.org/web/20131005065349/http://www.develop-online.net/studio-profile/inside-rockstar-north-part-1-the-vision/0183989“Announcement” videoyoutu.be/AVnlbTgtNis?si=-oStFvOi2Y5lAUXzAgent first Concept Artengadget.com/2011-08-16-agents-first-art-pops-up-on-concept-artists-portfolio.html2017 Footage Leak similar to GTA V twitter.com/Bully2Info/status/901903799803105281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E901903799803105281%7Ctwgr%5E411c7ba50ffe33193a96fe343304fd8e85a896ac%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fgamerant.com%2Fagent-rockstar-concept-art%2FTrettontime.com/14737/unexpected-sony-playstation-honcho-jack-tretton-stepping-downLA Noire Complete Creditsweb.archive.org/web/20111026041824/http://www.lanoirecredits.comIan McQue on Agent?kotaku.com/the-art-of-a-rockstar-games-legend-5925014The Art of GTA IVimgur.com/a/SgutKNo current news on Agentgamingbolt.com/rockstar-games-currently-has-no-news-to-report-on-agentSuperannuanation on Agent CVkotaku.com/talking-to-the-ps4-hints-of-rockstars-agent-and-other-506712509Grand Theft Auto 6 Leaktheguardian.com/games/2022/sep/19/grand-theft-auto-6-leak-who-hacked-rockstar-and-what-was-stolen2022 GTA VI Announcementrockstargames.com/newswire/article/ak73k92o47ko75/grand-theft-auto-community-updateInside Rockstar Northweb.archive.org/web/20131004122711/http://www.develop-online.net/studio-profile/inside-rockstar-north-part-2-the-studio/0184061--------------------------------------------------Oxygen Garden by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0But Enough About Me, Bill Paxton by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0--------------------------------------------------Get in touch here: twitter.com/LuckStatEvantwitch.tv/luckstatevan
How Prince of Persia Became Assassins Creed Luck Stat 2023-09-21 | After the release of Sands of Time, Ubisoft Montreal headed up by Patrice Desilets and Jade Raymond developed a tech demo for a new Prince of Persia title, codenamed Prince of Persia Assassins inspired by the historical assassins stories as far back as Marco Polo all the way up to Dan Brown's novels. Over the course of development, their Prince of Persia project turned into a new franchise, Assassin's Creed leading to a handful of Prince of Persia reboots. SOURCES:The Making Of: Assassin's Creedhttp://web.archive.org/web/20120829012943/http://www.edge-online.com/features/making-assassins-creedAssassin’s Creed Early Concept Artgamerant.com/assassins-creed-early-concept-artWhat Assassin's Creed Looked Like in 2004kotaku.com/what-assassins-creed-looked-like-in-2004-5907208More Assassin’s Creed Concept Arteurogamer.net/early-assassins-creed-concept-footage-dug-upPrince of Persia: Assassins Tech Demogamerant.com/prince-persia-assassins-creed-concept-videoAssassins Creed Female Protagonistpolygon.com/gaming/2012/5/3/2995971/assassins-creed-concept-art-shows-original-female-protagonistPrince of Persia the Sands of Time web.archive.org/web/20100707194529/http://graphics.cs.williams.edu/courses/cs12/reading/SandsOfTimePostmortem.pdfAssassin’s Creed Oral Historypolygon.com/features/2018/10/3/17924770/assassins-creed-an-oral-history-patrice-desiletsJade Raymond Assassin’s Creed Interview, Animusvg247.com/jade-raymond-interview-part-1-early-career-assassins-creedJade Raymond Interviewnielsthooft.com/my-interview-with-jade-raymondPrince of Persia Studio Touryoutu.be/0dQuqsXPOoIKirsten Bell Assassin’s Creedtheguardian.com/technology/gamesblog/2006/dec/14/actressreveals1Jonathon Cooper on Prince of Persia Redemptiontwitter.com/GameAnim/status/1258056884088520705Prince of Persia the Lost Crown gameplayyoutu.be/Bn1nNf-uuy4?si=mEsA5BtYc0NJk-qBPrince of Persia 2008 Concept Artconceptartworld.com/news/prince-of-persia-concept-artThe Rebirth and Death of Prince of Persiame.ign.com/en/xbox-one-gaming-hardware-xbox-one/76548/feature/the-rebirth-and-death-of-prince-of-persiaInterview: Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands' Michael McIntyreengadget.com/2010-03-31-interview-prince-of-persia-the-forgotten-sands-michael-mcinty.html?guccounter=1Interview - Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands' Thomas Simonvg247.com/interview-prince-of-persia-the-forgotten-sands-thomas-simonGet in touch here: twitter.com/LuckStatEvantwitch.tv/luckstatevan
A Complete History of Goldeneye Remakes and Successors Luck Stat 2023-08-03 | Goldeneye 007 on the Nintendo 64 changed multiplayer console gaming forever. In its wake came a generation of sequels, such as Goldeneye Rogue Agent, Remasters such as the cancelled Xbox Live Arcade release, successors such as Timesplitters and Perfect Dark, and reimaginings such as Goldeneye Reloaded. Lets examine every attempt at a Goldeneye 2 from Rare, Free Radical, Eurocom and Activision.0:00 Intro1:53 Perfect Dark3:46 TWINE5:52 Timesplitters7:18 Timesplitters 29:18 Nightfire10:34 Rogue Agent12:47 Future Perfect14:47 PD:016:38 XBLA 20:32 Reloaded24:02 Fan Projects26:23 The Return27:46 The FutureSOURCES:For a complete list please visit luckstat.comPerfect Dark: Rare Replay INterviewyoutu.be/7CxpdspOV5IThe Oral History of Perfect Darkeurogamer.net/perfect-dark-the-oral-history-of-an-n64-classicPerfect Dark Press Conference E3 1999youtu.be/mT9eYZXk08cDigital Foundry Rare, Perfect Dark and Goldeneyeyoutu.be/Cx3_beBwsZ0Eurocom Developing New Bond Gameign.com/articles/2000/08/05/eurocom-on-bondOfficial Nintendo MAgazine Perfect Darkarchive.org/details/64-magazine-47/page/n47/mode/2up?view=theaterEA gets Bond Licenseign.com/articles/1998/11/21/ea-and-mgm-bondEurocom IGN Interivewweb.archive.org/web/20161207113202/http://www.ign.com/articles/2000/04/21/answering-to-qThe World is Not Enough Developer Interview web.archive.org/web/20160111235014/http://www.ign.com/articles/2000/10/19/the-world-is-not-enough-3Initial Leak youtube.com/watch?v=A0GinqO4lhUThe Real Story Behind Goldeneye HDvideogameschronicle.com/features/interviews/interview-the-real-story-behind-goldeneye-hd-as-told-by-its-directorsCancelled Goldeneye Remake on Xbox Live Arcademi6-hq.com/news/index.php?itemid=6578Goldeneye 10th Anniversary Developer Interviewweb.archive.org/web/20190301132320/http://www.mundorare.com/features/the-men-who-knew-too-much/5The History of Timesplittersgamesradar.com/the-history-of-timesplittersTimesplitters Recapweb.archive.org/web/20090120114403/http://frd.co.uk/corporate.phpBen Newman Timesplitters Concept Arthttp://bennewmanart.blogspot.com/2011/01/one-of-my-favourite-features-of.html?m=1Future of Timesplitters Deep Silvervideogamer.com/features/timesplitters-creator-interview-goldeneye-future-perfect-and-the-koch-media-acquisitionGoldeneye Rogue Agent Designer Diarygamespot.com/articles/goldeneye-rogue-agent-designer-diary-2-gameplay-evil-ai-weapons/1100-6109186PD:0 Interviewweb.archive.org/web/20130716093146/http://www.computerandvideogames.com/129610/interviews/perfect-dark-zero/?page=2Free Radical Pitch for Goldeneye Remakeeurogamer.net/free-radical-vs-the-monstersGoldeneye on Virtual Console?nintendolife.com/news/2006/11/goldeneye_on_the_virtual_consoleGoldeneye Reloaded Pitch Concept Artartstation.com/rdearsley/albums/8140497Goldeneye Campaign Fan Remakeeurogamer.net/someone-is-remaking-the-goldeneye-007-single-player-campaign-in-unreal-engine-4Goldeneye Fan Remake in Unrealpcgamesn.com/goldeneye-25/making-it-in-unreal-goldeneyeGoldeneye 25 Cease and Desisteurogamer.net/after-years-of-development-the-goldeneye-25-fan-remake-just-got-lawyeredCancelled Goldeneye 25 Footageyoutu.be/nwegX6R-dOMOfficial Xbox Announcementnews.xbox.com/en-us/2022/09/13/james-bond-returns-goldeneye-007-on-game-passGerman Rating Banmetro.co.uk/2021/11/01/goldeneye-could-be-coming-to-nintendo-switch-online-after-ban-lifted-15519435Nintendo Life Goldeneye Coming Soonnintendolife.com/news/2022/06/goldeneye-007s-return-could-be-closeComing to Xbox and Switchwccftech.com/goldeneye-007-remaster-announced-soon-xbox-switch/?dark=1Goldeneye on Gamepass?news.xbox.com/en-us/2022/09/13/james-bond-returns-goldeneye-007-on-game-passGoldeneye Rereleases A Little Roughkotaku.com/goldeneye-007-n64-xbox-switch-port-bugs-60-fps-patch-1850041167?utm_campaign=Kotaku&utm_content=1674845527&utm_medium=SocialMarketing&utm_source=twitter---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get in touch here: twitter.com/LuckStatEvantwitch.tv/luckstatevan
Inside the Cancelled Marvels Avengers Game From THQ Luck Stat 2023-06-01 | At the start of the Marvel Cinematic Universe tie-in games featuring Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and Hulk were common. However over the years new superhero movie tie-in games have become increasingly uncommon. Surrounding the release of the first Avengers film, THQ began development on an Avengers game written by Brian Michael Bendis, following the plot of Secret Invasion that would be cancelled.Sources: Unseen 64unseen64.net/2011/09/21/the-avengers-cancelled-xbox-360-ps3-pcThird person prototypeweb.archive.org/web/20160408151316mp_/youtube.com/watch?v=unNaRFskFEwBrian Michael Bendis Tumblr on Project Shelvedbrianmichaelbendis.tumblr.com/post/109128903047/that-amazing-looking-first-person-avengers-gameHow the first-person Avengers video game diedweb.archive.org/web/20180806120746/geek.com/games/how-the-first-person-avengers-video-game-died-1640769THQ technically gets the marvel license. “Marvel Superhero Squad”kotaku.com/thq-gets-marvel-license-sort-of-388431Chris Evans is Officially Captain Americascreenrant.com/captain-america-chris-evans-2No Plans for More Sega Published Marvel Video Gameseurogamer.net/no-plans-for-more-sega-published-marvel-video-gamesTQ Jefferson on Avengers Tie-In Gameshollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/marvel-games-avengers-amazing-spider-man-gdc-tq-jefferson-296842The Avengers Video Game the World Never Got to Playcnet.com/culture/features/secret-avengers-video-game-the-world-never-got-to-playTHQs Canceled Avengers game revealedign.com/articles/2011/09/18/thqs-cancelled-avengers-game-revealedAustralian Game Industrygamespot.com/articles/the-australian-game-development-industry-in-2010/1100-6249507What was Oz Working on Before They Closed?https://www.kotaku.com.au/2011/09/what-was-thq-brisbane-working-on-before-the-studio-closed/Ubisoft Announcing Avengers Kinect Gametimesunion.com/entertainment/article/Ubisoft-assembling-Avengers-for-game-3549540.phpGet in touch here: luckstat.comtwitter.com/LuckStatEvantwitch.tv/luckstatevan
The Cancelled Halo Movie Youll Never See | Peter Jacksons Halo Luck Stat 2023-04-28 | During the development of Halo 3, Bungie would work alongside Peter Jackson, Alex Garland, Neill Blomkamp and Guillermo Del Toro to develop a Halo movie based on Halo 1 and the novel The Fall of Reach by Eric Nylund. This is the story of how it was canceled and the pieces that remain in the Paramount+ Halo TV Series---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SOURCES (for complete sources and script visit luckstat.com)5 Things About Neill Blomkamp's Failed 'Halo' Movieweb.archive.org/web/20150729141440/http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/it-was-a-clusterfuck-from-day-one-6-things-about-neill-blomkamps-failed-halo-movie-20120419?page=1Universal, Fox Make Halo Deallatimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-aug-25-fi-halo25-story.htmlJoseph Staten talks Halo Dealweb.archive.org/web/20150416142510/halo.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?cid=6788Why the Halo Movie Failedweb.archive.org/web/20150706060828/http://www.wired.com/2012/04/halo-movie-generation-xboxForward Unto Dawn ign.com/videos/halo-4-forward-unto-dawn-live-action-behind-the-scenesXbox One Announcement: Spielberg on Haloyoutu.be/uP4E3xNU9pU?t=2474Script Delivered by Master Chiefign.com/articles/2005/06/07/halo-movie-script-deliveredMicrosoft Signs Dealcnet.com/tech/gaming/microsoft-signs-movie-deal-for-haloAlex Garland Discusses His Halo Scriptign.com/articles/2012/09/20/alex-garland-discusses-his-halo-movieBeattie script kotaku.com/heres-the-plot-for-that-other-halo-movie-screenplay-5058484Beattie and Spielbergweb.archive.org/web/20090918154545/http://iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7261Stuart Beattie Involvedengadget.com/2008-04-02-rumor-new-writer-takes-on-halo-movie-script.htmlSpielberg Producing Fall of Reach Rumordestructoid.com/rumortoid-steven-spielberg-wants-to-produce-halo-movieConcept Art Leaksweb.archive.org/web/20080810065755/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/05/rumor-concept-art-from-halo-fall-of-reach-movieBeattie talks Halocollider.com/stuart-beattie-interview-tarzan-lord-of-the-jungle-halo-bra-boys-sphyhunter-tomorrow-when-the-war-began-without-remorse-the-89th-warShowtime Rumorvariety.com/2014/tv/news/halo-tv-show-showtime-1201170379The Halo Journeynews.xbox.com/en-us/2014/05/16/games-halo-journey-announcementStill in Productionign.com/articles/2015/08/11/showtime-still-developing-halo-tv-seriesShowtime Announcement https://www.kotaku.com.au/2018/06/halos-getting-a-new-tv-series-on-stan-next-year/---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get in touch here: twitter.com/LuckStatEvantwitch.tv/luckstatevan
Radical Entertainment: The Rise and Fall Luck Stat 2023-03-09 | Special thanks to Kevin from PixelLit for lending his voice, check PixelLit out here:pixellit.infoFrom starting out with ports of licensed Nintendo games, Radical Entertainment became a strong voice in Grand Theft Auto clones and early open worlds featuring licenses like The Simpsons, Hulk and Scarface. They would move to canceled Spider-Man games, and their own series Prototype. Sources: Vancouver game scenestraight.com/article-198534/video-game-family-treeThe Divide explainedhttp://www.hardcoregaming101.net/divide-the-enemies-withinRoad Rage Lawsuitweb.archive.org/web/20070928051726/http://www.carrferrell.com/attorneys_yorio.htmlRoad Rage Lawsuit Articleeurogamer.net/news051203segasuitHit and run day in the lifeforum.donutteam.com/forum/topic/514Hit and Run Interviewweb.archive.org/web/20110615180010/http://www.gamershell.com/articles/687.htmlSpider-Man 4, Radical Entertainment turning it into Prototype 2playstationlifestyle.net/2021/09/11/cancelled-spider-man-4-game-footageScarface Interviewcheatcc.com/extra/interviewscarface.htmlPrototype and Hulk Development Interviewyoutube.com/watch?v=cMLDbpzd4v0&t=296sSpider-Man 4 Artweb.archive.org/web/20190607181026/wayne_dalton.artstation.com/projects/nQvlRO?album_id=1206091Spider-Man 4 Footageplaystationlifestyle.net/2021/09/11/cancelled-spider-man-4-game-footage2008 Layoffsgamespot.com/articles/report-radical-high-moon-hit-hard-by-layoffs/1100-6195910Shutdownkotaku.com/prototype-creators-shutting-down-update-5922129____________________________Get in touch here: twitter.com/LuckStatEvantwitch.tv/luckstatevanluckstat.com
VAN BUREN: Inside the Cancelled Fallout 3 Luck Stat 2023-01-18 | Before Bethesda, Fallout 3 was a game being developed by Black Isle studios, an internal developer at Interplay created by the Fallout 1 team led by Tim Cain and Leonard Boyarsky. Over the next 2 years, Fallout Van Buren would be developed by Chris Avellone, Josh Sawyer and Feargus Urquhart until their departure from Black Isle Studios and the closure of Interplay. This documentary catalogs Van Buren's development, legacy, and the fan projects dedicated to recreating it----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SOURCES:For a complete list of sources, documents, and extras visit:luckstat.comTech Demo:nma-fallout.com/resources/van-burens-technical-demo.71The Last Days of Black Isle Studiosusgamer.net/articles/the-last-days-of-black-isle-studiosThat Time Someone Else Was Making Fallout 3kotaku.com/that-time-someone-else-was-making-fallout-3-1744268228Chris Avellone Practice 2015youtu.be/vi-ODz251O8Avellone Tweets on Fallout Bibletwitter.com/ChrisAvellone/status/683927652185444352?s=20Interplay Losses and Fargo Departureweb.archive.org/web/20110724193222/http://www.frictionlessinsight.com/archives/2002/06/the-saga-behind.htmlBrian Fargo Still Owns the trademark for InXile:eurogamer.net/inxile-fallout-van-buren-trademarkBethesda Softworks to Develop Fallout 3http://web.archive.org/web/20040713104039/http://www.bethsoft.com/news/pressrelease_071004.htmObsidian Retrospectivekotaku.com/the-knights-of-new-vegas-5968952“We Never Bid on Fallout” Leonard Boyarskyweb.archive.org/web/20150507234606/http://www.rpgcodex.net/forums/index.php?threads/troika-and-the-fallout-rights-where-did-i-read-that.10301/page-12#post-170807FOBOS 2: Vagrant Lands and other Canceled Fallout Gamesweb.archive.org/web/20150626042820/http://www.thevaulttecinc.com/2014/05/canceled-fallout-games-history.htmlThe Rise and Fall of Troikaescapistmagazine.com/the-rise-and-fall-of-troikaFallout Yesterday Patreonpatreon.com/fallouty/postsBeyond Boulder Dome: nexusmods.com/newvegas/mods/46907Project Van Burenprojectvanburen.com-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro1:06 Interplay Software3:19 Enter Chris Avellone5:54 Beginning Production8:09 The Story and Gameplay13:21 Black Isle Crumbles16:26 The Fallout Schism18:20 Fallout 3 and Obsidian20:11 Fallout New Vegas22:35 Van Vegas25:34 Van Buren's Legacy 26:56 Fan Projects29:43 Outro------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Get in touch here: luckstat.comtwitter.com/LuckStatEvantwitch.tv/luckstatevan
The Lost Indiana Jones Game | The Staff of Kings Luck Stat 2022-11-02 | Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings is the last Indy game Lucasarts developed before their closing. However, the version that released was very different from what was being developed using Euphoria and Digital Molecular Matter in conjunction with Lucasfilm. Today, Luck Stat takes a look inside the canceled Indiana Jones game and its legacy on the greater Lucasfilm game bubble.Sources:Lucasarts announces 2006 lineupign.com/articles/2006/05/09/e3-2006-lucasarts-announces-lineupShown Offgamespot.com/articles/e3-06-indiana-jones-2007-first-look/1100-6150972David Collins Interviewvideogamer.com/previews/indiana-jones-and-the-staff-of-kings-interviewFanbyte:fanbyte.com/features/whatever-happened-to-indiana-jones-and-the-staff-of-kingsUnseen 64unseen64.net/2009/08/04/indiana-jones-and-the-staff-of-kings-xbox-360-ps3-cancelledEuphoria Rundownweb.archive.org/web/20120513080209/gamasutra.com/view/news/100033/Product_LucasArts_To_Use_NaturalMotion_Euphoria_In_Indiana_Jones_Title.phpDMM Run Down;youtu.be/UEJDInk1NXQEuphoria Demonstration Videoyoutu.be/f4yPVLXkiZMComplete Beta Footageyoutu.be/MSDFgm7wSysGeorge Quoteign.com/videos/indiana-jones-x360-g4tvs-e3-2005-games-of-lucasartsGDC 06: LucasArts and ILM: A Case Study in the Convergence of Games and Filmign.com/articles/2006/03/25/gdc-06-lucasarts-and-ilm-a-case-study-in-the-convergence-of-games-and-filmForce Unleashed From Concept to Consoleweb.archive.org/web/20110628201855/http://www.starwars.com/gaming/videogames/news/f20070322/index.htmlMarion Announcementweb.archive.org/web/20080510153032/tvnz.co.nz/view/page/411749/1764589Tomb Raider Legend (2006)metacritic.com/game/gamecube/tomb-raider-legend“Dude Raiders”web.archive.org/web/20081006180015/http://www.smh.com.au/news/articles/dude-raiders/2007/10/03/1191091178051.htmlForce Unleashed Delayedweb.archive.org/web/20080321191201/gamervision.com/gamer/sarah/news/article/star_wars_the_force_unleashed_delayedRumor: Indy Canceledign.com/articles/2009/01/12/rumor-next-indy-game-cannedCanceled Staff of Kings Book:mixnmojo.com/news/Rob-MacGregor-opens-up-about-buried-Staff-of-Kings-novelizationVideo Games Blogger Cancellation, LiveWii Sourcevideogamesblogger.com/2009/01/21/indiana-jones-and-the-staff-of-kings-may-be-cancelled-at-lucasarts.htm2009 Preview web.archive.org/web/20120324115635/http://www.videogamer.com/ds/indiana_jones_and_the_staff_of_kings/preview-1690.htmlGet in touch here: twitter.com/LuckStatEvantwitch.tv/luckstatevan
Red Faction: How Volition (Briefly) Conquered Mars Luck Stat 2022-09-13 | Special thanks to @CultoftheCyberSkull for providing his voice, check out his channel here: youtube.com/c/CultoftheCyberSkullFrom 1999 to 2011, Red Faction carved a unique piece out of the open world, FPS, and third-person shooter genres, providing unparalleled destruction with Volition's Geomod technology. However, since the release of Red Faction Armageddon, the franchise has remained dormant. What happened to Red Faction?Sources:Descent 4web.archive.org/web/20070222091516/http://www.planetdescent.com/site/articles/asrale/9-11-00-asrale-volition.aspMutual Split, Red Shift:eurogamer.net/the-making-of-red-factionKotaku Retrospectivekotaku.com/red-faction-started-blowing-the-hell-out-of-everything-1777979589Guerilla Concept Artweb.archive.org/web/20090913092257/http://www.massiveblack.com/MBwebolution/projects/RedFactionGuerrillaGuerrilla Interviewdestructoid.com/interview-rick-white-producer-of-red-faction-guerrillaHow Red Faction’s Geomod’s workweb.archive.org/web/20100109011210/http://john.slagel.com/Geomods.htmlRed Faction B.E.A.S.T.unseen64.net/2009/01/11/red-faction-beast-wii-proto-cancelledArmageddon Interview:youtube.com/watch?v=15yWaO3fwbUDeveloper on Armageddon’s Failurevg247.com/volition-consistency-in-red-faction-armageddon-was-lost-during-developmentInsane Cancelled:polygon.com/gaming/2012/8/6/3224188/thq-cancels-production-on-guillermo-del-toros-insane-video-gameClosure of Locomotivehttps://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/thq-latest-to-suffer-lay-offs-across-multiple-studiosKoch Acquires Volition polygon.com/2013/1/23/3908254/koch-media-bidding-on-volition-and-metro-franchiseNordic getting a lot of THQ’s assets. Also references a quote from Mike polygon.com/2013/4/22/4252414/nordic-games-thq-ip-auction-darksiders-red-faction-homeworldEvolution Leakpcgamer.com/red-faction-evolution-may-have-just-leaked-via-the-nvidia-ansel-websiteWhere was Red Faction at 2019 E3?gamerevolution.com/guides/692904-red-faction-thq-nordic-showcaseIP Franchise Swapvideogameschronicle.com/news/volition-reunited-with-red-faction-in-franchise-swap-dealRed Faction II Developmentyoutu.be/mCsIWjlUyjAGet in touch here: twitter.com/LuckStatEvantwitch.tv/luckstatevan
Inside the Cancelled LA Noire Sequel Luck Stat 2022-07-27 | After the release of LA Noire in 2011, its developer Team Bondi crumbled while in the midst of developing a sequel, unfortunately, named "The Whore of the Orient." This is its story.Special Thank You to Scott from Scott's Game Asylum and Josh from Panels to Pixels for lending their voices:Scott's Game Asylum:youtube.com/c/ScottsGameAsylumPanels to Pixel:youtube.com/c/PanelstoPixels-------------SourcesTeam Bondi: The First Interviewweb.archive.org/web/20040311184049/eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=54626Rockstar Gets LA Noiregamespot.com/articles/rockstar-gets-la-noire/1100-6158595LA Noire Motionscan Overviewbbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-13507355Why Did LA Noire Take Seven Years to Develop?ign.com/articles/2011/06/24/why-did-la-noire-take-seven-years-to-makeHow LA Noire Recreated 1940s LApopsci.com/technology/article/2011-05/using-extreme-aerial-photography-1920s-rockstar-rebuilt-1940s-los-angeles-la-noire/Nobody Wants to Work With Team Bondikotaku.com/nobody-wants-to-work-with-la-noires-developers-boss-in-5827579George Miller, KMM Interactiveweb.archive.org/web/20120213182831/http://afr.com/p/george_miller_new_script_q1wYu1EFjLM0cyZa4s97fIBrendan McNamara Eurogamereurogamer.net/brendan-mcnamara-is-making-the-video-game-of-the-greatest-untold-story-of-the-20th-centuryPlaystation Magazine Games “Whore of the Orient”web.archive.org/web/20120207082906/http://www.officialplaystationmagazine.co.uk/2011/11/28/next-game-from-la-noire-director-called-whore-of-the-orientKotaku First Lookkotaku.com/here-s-the-first-look-at-whore-of-the-orient-the-next-5939199Development Ongoinggamespot.com/articles/team-bondis-whore-of-the-orient-hitting-next-gen-consoles-pc/1100-6393926Playstation Magazine Games “Whore of the Orient”web.archive.org/web/20120207082906/http://www.officialplaystationmagazine.co.uk/2011/11/28/next-game-from-la-noire-director-called-whore-of-the-orientFundinggamesradar.com/whore-orient-production-gets-200000-fundingBulletpoint’s Report on the Interactive Media Fundhttps://www.bulletpoint.com.au/interactive-media-fund/Screen NSW:https://www.screen.nsw.gov.au/funding/incentives/nsw-digital-games-rebateProjects for NSW:https://projectmanager.com.au/nsw-government-funds-7-new-media-projects-08122011/?fbclid=IwAR31bjFFtgGn8JugWMXlOInVrP8aSXSuoerRvTqhmmDdXss5ETJrFdP-F5wAlex Carslyle’s New Digsfacebook.com/IntuitiveGameStudiosIntuitive Game Studiopolygon.com/2013/5/28/4371962/former-la-noire-devs-establish-a-new-indie-game-dev-studioSingle Screenshot:web.archive.org/web/20130421232705/http://www.mcvpacific.com/news/read/ephemeral-whore-of-the-orient-info-briefly-appears/0102136Team Laid Off?web.archive.org/web/20130421140603/http://www.mcvpacific.com/news/read/whore-of-the-orient-developers-laid-off/0114296Alex Carlyle Interviewpixelenemy.com/l-a-noire-design-lead-alex-carlyle-talks-about-his-new-indie-studio-whore-of-the-orient-next-gen-and-moreLayoffs, Broken Hyperlinkgamesradar.com/whore-orient-production-gets-200000-fundingLeaked Footage Article:videogamer.com/news/whore-of-the-orient-leaked-gameplay-footage-revealedLeaked Video Footage:youtube.com/watch?v=FDeejL6OPyAInterview with Alex Carlyle (doesn’t know what Rockstar is doing with the franchise, game leak was “unfinished”)pixelenemy.com/l-a-noire-design-lead-alex-carlyle-talks-about-his-new-indie-studio-whore-of-the-orient-next-gen-and-moreCancellation Podcast Interview w/ Derek Proud June 2016podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/derek-proud-garoo-games/id1073417631?i=1000371019007Cancellation Articleweb.archive.org/web/20160701095239/http://www.finder.com.au/whore-of-the-orient-cancelledKMMIE Project Cancelledpolygon.com/2016/6/24/12023722/whore-of-the-orient-canceledVideo Game Deluxe LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/video-games-deluxe/aboutVideo Game Deluxe doing San Andreas VRhttps://80.lv/articles/video-games-deluxe-will-be-developing-gta-san-andreas-vr/Don’t Count Out LA Noire 2destructoid.com/rockstar-dont-count-out-another-l-a-noire-gameLA Noire 2 From Rockstargamerant.com/la-noire-2-rumorLA Noire 2 Not GTA VImetro.co.uk/2020/03/18/la-noire-part-2-rumoured-secret-rockstar-game-not-gta-6-12415750LA Noire 2 Rumorvreviewblog.wordpress.com/2020/03/17/l-a-noire-part-two-likely-in-development---------------------------------------------------------------Get in touch here: twitter.com/LuckStatEvantwitch.tv/luckstatevan
Examining Every Version of Battlefront III Luck Stat 2022-05-19 | After the release of Pandemic's Battlefront 2 in 2005, Lucasarts struggled to make a Battlefront 3. With Slant 6, Free Radical Design and Rebellion Software, a full official Battlefront III never released. Let's examine every attempt at one.0:00 Intro1:37 Enter Free Radical2:45 Free Radical's Battlefront III5:46 Battlefront III's Story8:32 Renegade Squadron10:36 Elite Squadron11:55 Battlefront Online12:55 Battlefront 201515:06 Dice's Battlefront III16:17 Fan Projects17:16 ConclusionBattlefront 3 Legacy Footage from The Vault: youtube.com/channel/UC5JgHEuU8EkaWRdP6aX9cIwFRD Battlefront Video Sources:PtoPOnline: youtu.be/zYE5dA5pE3wFuzah: youtube.com/c/FuZaHGBClonetrooper 163: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQYoMc0uzSRsOaS8-dQmrdq6q7a8VPmpmSources:2006 Announcement of FRD’s Battlefront 3web.archive.org/web/20070214121206/http://www.frd.co.uk/game6/pressRelease.phpBattlefront 3 Footage Real (FRD)vg247.com/source-battlefront-3-footage-is-realPandemic Developing Battlefront 3(after FRD leave)destructoid.com/rumortoid-pandemic-to-get-battlefront-iii-developer-carousel-continuesPandemic NOT Developing Battlefront 3. Rumors say Rebelliondestructoid.com/star-wars-battlefront-iii-not-at-pandemicNo BF3 at Dicetwitter.com/_Tom_Henderson_/status/1461869544780222472?s=20&t=euWtxtTYT5L5toE4BWHBEwRebellion AMAold.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/79oym2/i_am_rich_may_a_programmer_in_the_games_industryGalaxy in Turmoil: Battlefront 3vg247.com/star-wars-galaxy-in-turmoil-fan-mod-remakePitch Documentsfreeradical.fandom.com/wiki/Battlefront_III_Concept_OverviewRebellion BF3altchar.com/game-news/console-versions-and-rebellion-killed-battlefront-3-aPGrU4M5wTccSlant 6 Interviewgamewatcher.com/news/2017-02-08-operation-raccoon-city-dev-had-new-resident-evil-title-canned-due-to-star-wars-battlefront-leaksKotaku Battlefront 3 Leakgoogle.com/amp/s/kotaku.com/leaked-star-wars-game-is-predecessor-to-battlefront-iii-5989910/ampPotential Slant 6 Sources hereengadget.com/2010-04-09-slant-six-enacts-temporary-layoffs-star-wars-battlefront-onli.html?guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAElcok2K59-GDTjpBk2d0lEbGL3iOt6ggVlz8K5BUbfpPJcyLAHHj3OH40WVLrgW2BsZKAh9W9lt3cPSXpzKJTK8572FhIdJ6sDEO_tk_QPTsU7AFst7PpSNWAYcUx4fU5qYurb9HLpmzvDkJG8uYlN65XIdgCXm_-xJLm8As2KQBattlefront Online Assetspcgamer.com/star-wars-battlefront-3-files-discovered-on-resident-evil-raccoon-city-discGet in touch here: twitter.com/LuckStatEvantwitch.tv/luckstatevan
Criterion Games: The Rise and Fall Luck Stat 2022-04-12 | Huge thank you to Matty from Stoked for lending his voice. Check out Stoked here: youtube.com/c/StokedMatty From being a small part of Canon and developing Renderware, Criterion Games turned the Burnout franchise into one of the biggest racing game series. Taking over Need For Speed from Black Box, they developed Hot Pursuit and Most Wanted before become a support studio under Electronic Arts.Sources:Interview With Criterion: archive.org/details/nextgen-issue-022Burnout 2 Preview: web.archive.org/web/20071116060055/http://www.entertainmentopia.com/scripts/displayGame.php?id=13Digital Foundry Hot Pursuit eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-needforspeed-tech-interviewDevelop Magazine Criterion: issuu.com/develop/docs/dev86_webA History of Canon: youtu.be/mc5HLcPItDI (canon history video)Acclaim Gimmicks gamespot.com/articles/pigeons-to-promote-tennis-game-in-uk/1100-6030283Acclaim Closes: gamespot.com/articles/acclaim-shutters-offices-staffers-ushered-off-premises/1100-6106088Acclaim Sued: latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2004-apr-27-fi-rup27.5-story.htmlEA Buys Criterion: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/ea-buys-criterion-deal-includes-game-studio-and-renderwareBurnout Revenge Preview: ign.com/articles/2005/06/18/burnout-revenge-the-interviewAlex Ward Burnout Revenge Interview web.archive.org/web/20060206025445/gameinformer.com/News/Story/200602/N06.0201.1832.49161.htmMost Wanted Interview gamewatcher.com/news/2012-04-09-criterion-enjoy-total-freedom-with-need-for-speed-built-multiplayer-firstCriterion Takes Over Need For Speed gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2012/06/22/criterion-takes-over-entire-need-for-speed-series.aspxCriterion Not Planning New Racing Titles web.archive.org/web/20131020181815/http://www.digitalspy.com.au/gaming/news/a473431/criterion-games-not-planning-new-need-for-speed-burnout.htmlCriterion Founders Leave Studiopolygon.com/2014/1/3/5269474/co-founders-of-criterion-games-leave-studioAlex Ward On Burnout’s Successor Dangerous Driving: youtu.be/tz0B_P2e1CMWhatever Happened to Burnout? svg.com/145261/whatever-happened-to-the-burnout-gamesEA Gothenburg Now Ghost destructoid.com/eas-studio-in-gothenburg-is-now-called-ghostGhost Now Working on Need For Speed eurogamer.net/ea-gothenberg-is-now-ghost-working-on-need-for-speedAlex Ward Looks Back gamesradar.com/burnouts-creative-director-alex-ward-takes-us-behind-the-scenes-of-the-acclaimed-racing-seriesProject Epic Adventure: youtu.be/81p6v7RLqyI Project Epic Adventure Cancelled:pcgamer.com/criterions-extreme-sports-racing-game-is-dead00:00 Intro00:43 Renderware02:03 Criterion Games03:07 Burnout 104:41 Burnout 206:09 Burnout 309:03 To Electronic Arts09:52 Black11:57 Burnout Revenge14:17 Paradise18:18 Need For Speed19:47 Hot Pursuit (2010)21:32 Most Wanted (2012)23:38 The End of an Era26:08 Conclusion-----------------Get in touch here: twitter.com/LuckStatEvantwitch.tv/luckstatevan
The UNTOLD Story of the Cancelled Bioshock Movie Luck Stat 2022-01-26 | In 2008, Bioshock was bought by Universal to be a film directed by Pirates of the Caribbean movie director Gore Verbinski, written by John Logan from The Aviator, The Gladiator and Skyfall. Universal, Take Two’s Strauss Zelnick and Ken Levine created the deal together, and Juan Carlos Fresnadillo would step in. Watchmen’s failure lead to The Bioshock Movie being Cancelled. SourcesGore Verbinski to Direct Bioshockvariety.com/2008/digital/features/gore-verbinski-to-direct-bioshock-1117985365Gore: Persia Won’t Stop Bioshock - IGNign.com/articles/2010/06/29/gore-persia-wont-stop-bioshockJamie Dornan and Eddie Redmayne Interviewvariety.com/2021/film/actors/jamie-dornan-eddie-redmayne-wild-mountain-thyme-chicago-7-1234890572How Watchmen’s Failure Helped Kill R-Rated Bioshockcbr.com/how-watchmens-failure-helped-kill-r-rated-bioshock-movieUniversal Halts Verbinski’s Bioshockvariety.com/2009/digital/markets-festivals/universal-halts-verbinski-s-bioshock-1118002851Universal Picks Bioshock Helmerweb.archive.org/web/20090827103833/variety.com/article/VR1118007622.html?categoryid=13&cs=1&nid=2562Juan Carlos Fresnadillo No Longer Directing Bioshockslashfilm.com/520399/juan-carlos-fresnadillo-longer-directing-bioshockGore Verbinski On How Bioshock Endedcollider.com/bioshock-movie-ending-gore-verbinskiGore Verbinski Explains His Bioshock Moviescreencrush.com/gore-verbinski-bioshock-movie-reddit-amaWhy Ken Levine Cancelled the Bioshock Movie - Edgeweb.archive.org/web/20130517005101/http://www.edge-online.com/news/why-ken-levine-cancelled-the-bioshock-movieBioshock Live Action Show - Giant Freakin Robotgiantfreakinrobot.com/ent/exclusive-bioshock-netflix.htmlGet in touch here: twitter.com/LuckStatEvantwitch.tv/luckstatevan
Titan: Halos Cancelled MMO From Ensemble Studios Luck Stat 2021-12-08 | Around the Xbox 360 generation, Ensemble Studios (developer of Age of Empires) was developing a World of Warcraft competitor using the Halo license called Titan. It was supposed to take place in the age of the forerunners and featured a wide range of new alien species. With Xbox Live, Microsoft made tough decisions about Ensemble's future as a companyGet in touch here: twitter.com/LuckStatEvantwitch.tv/luckstatevan
Starting Over In Video Games (And Real Life!) Luck Stat 2021-11-29 | Thanks for being here this early.RPGs like Fallout New Vegas, Skyrim and a wide range of others thrive on being able to start over and tell new stories with quality character customization and a wide range of skill checks. But Evan weighs in on how class-based shooters like Apex Legends and Borderlands, Roguelikes like Loop Hero and Hades, and Zelda games like Majora's Mask and Ocarina of Time remind him of the virtues of starting over, and going back a time when quests feel goodGet in touch here: twitter.com/LuckStatEvantwitch.tv/luckstatevan
