Release Dates
Shannon R. Adams
This file was grabbed from a BBS. I do not take credit for compiling
it. Please don't flame me for any inaccuracies. I hope this is useful.
As always, release dates are estimates. Treat them that way. Until a game
gets to within a week of shipping, it's purely an estimate. There isn't a
game produced that isn't slipped at least once in the schedule.
Dvorak on Typing for Windows Interplay OUT
Darklands Microprose OUT
Carriers at War SSG OUT
B-17 Flying Fortress Microprose OUT
Birds of Prey Electronic Arts OUT
Gunship 2000 Scenario Disk Microprose 9/4
Ultima 7: Forge of Virtue Origin 9/4
Mantis Paragon/Microprose 9/7
Space Quest IV - CD-ROM Sierra On-Line 9/7
Red Baron Mission Builder Dynamix 9/7
Operation Flying Tiger Spectrum Holobyte 9/7
Might and Magic: Clouds of Xeen New World Computing 9/15
Willie Beamish CD-ROM Dynamix 9/15
Screen Antics: Johnny Castaway Dynamix 9/15
Getaway: Windows Edition Epyx 9/15
V for Victory: Utah Beach Three-Sixty 9/15
Scrabble for Windows Virgin Games 9/15
Spear of Destiny Apogee 9/15
Checkmate for Windows Interplay 9/15
Quest for Glory III: Wages of War Sierra On-Line 9/15
Crusaders of the Dark Savant Sir-Tech Software 9/15
Megalomania UBI Soft 9/15
Summer Challenge Accolade 9/15
Take A Break: Crosswords Dynamix 9/15
Tom Landry Strategy Football Merit Software OUT
Spellcasting 301: Spring Break Legend Entertainment 9/15
Action Sports Soccer Microleague Sports 9/15
Great Naval Battles SSI 9/18
A.T.A.C. Microprose 9/24
Rex Nebular and the Cosmic Gender Bender Microprose 9/29
Star Control 2 Accolade 9/30
MLBPA Players Disk for Hardball 3 Accolade 9/30
Major Stryker Apogee 9/30
Shadowland Domark 9/30
'Nam '65-'75 Domark 9/30
Pacific Islands: CD-ROM Empire Software 9/30
Humans Gametek 9/30
Mutant Warriors Innerprise 9/30
Will Vinton's Playmation Cineplay Interactive 9/30
Conquest of Japan Impressions 9/30
Bio Hazzard Apogee 9/30
Drakkhen 2 Infogrammes 9/30
Front Page Sports: Football Dynamix 9/30
Discovery: In the Steps of Columbus Impressions 9/30
Cyber Empires SSI 9/30
The Summoning SSI 9/30
Mantis Speech Pak Paragon/Microprose 9/30
Amazon: Guardians of Eden Access Software 9/30
Spellcraft ASCII Entertainment 9/30
U.S.S. John Young Digitek 9/30
Second World Digitek 9/30
Harrier Assault Domark 9/30
Incredible Machine Dynamix 9/30
Grandslam Bridge 2.0 Electronic Arts 9/30
Sherlock Holmes II ICOM Simulations 9/30
Classics 5 Interplay 9/30
Solitaire for Windows Interplay 9/30
L.A. Law Intracorp 9/30
Liberty or Death Koei 9/30
Gemfire Koei 9/30
Beat the House Konami 9/30
SimAnt for Windows Maxis 9/30
Hero By Night MECC 9/30
Storybook Weaver MECC 9/30
David Leadbetter's Greens Microprose 9/30
Legions of Krella Mindcraft 9/30
Armourgeddon Psygnosis 9/30
Hired Guns Psygnosis 9/30
Conquered Kingdoms QQP 9/30
The Perfect General: Battles of the 20th Cent. QQP 9/30
Dragon's Lair III Readysoft 9/30
The Island of Dr. Brain Sierra On-Line 9/30
Megafortress Scenario Editor Three-Sixty 9/30
B.A.T. II: The Koshan Conspiracy UBI Soft 9/30
Call of Cthuhlu Infogrammes 9/30
Line in the Sand SSI 9/30
Gretzky Hockey III Bethesda Softworks 10/1
Hockey League Simulator II Bethesda Softworks 10/1
Terminator 2029: Cybergen Bethesda Softworks 10/1
Conan the Cimmerian - CD-ROM Virgin Games 10/15
Links Courses: Mauna Kea Access Software 10/15
NFL Challenge 3.0 XOR 10/15
Daemonsgate: Dorovan's Key Gametek 10/15
Microleague Football 2 Microleague Sports 10/15
Buzz Aldrin's Race Into Space Interplay 10/15
Monopoly Deluxe for DOS Virgin Games 10/15
F-15 Strike Eagle III Microprose 10/15
Monopoly Deluxe for Windows Virgin Games 10/15
King's Quest VI: Heir Today, Gone Tomorrow Sierra On-Line 10/15
Maximum Overkill Novalogic/EA 10/15
Ancient Art of War in the Skies Microprose 10/20
Car and Driver Electronic Arts 10/23
Dominant Species RAW Entertainment 10/31
Pro League Football 2 Micro Sports 10/31
Challenge of the Five Realms Paragon/Microprose 10/31
Big League Ballpark Disk for Hardball 3 Accolade 10/31
Flight Simulator 5.0 Microsoft 10/31
Stunt Island Disney Software 10/31
Take A Break: Pinball Dynamix 10/31
NFL: Video Master Konami 10/31
Spaceward Ho New World Computing 10/31
Dark Sun: Shattered Lands SSI 10/31
Paladin II Impressions 10/31
Gadget Twins Gametek 10/31
Wax Works Accolade 10/31
Mickey's ABCs - VGA Disney Software 10/31
Mickey's 123s - VGA Disney Software 10/31
Mickey's Colors and Shapes - VGA Disney Software 10/31
Follow the Reader Disney Software 10/31
WWII: 1946 Dynamix 10/31
Eye of the Storm Empire Software 10/31
Campaign Empire Software 10/31
Terminator Chess Intracorp 10/31
Trump Castle III Intracorp 10/31
Home Alone 2 Intracorp 10/31
Batman Returns Konami 10/31
Mercenaries Mindcraft 10/31
Backgammon for Windows MPC Ninga Software 10/31
Lemmings II Psygnosis 10/31
Ecoquest I: CD-ROM Sierra On-Line 10/31
Patriot Three-Sixty 10/31
Celtic Legends UBI Soft 10/31
Dune: The Building of a Dynasty Virgin Games 10/31
The 7th Guest Virgin Games 10/31
Battlefield 2000 Novalogic/EA 10/31
Robocop 3D Ocean 10/31
Castle II: Siege and Conquest Interplay 11/15
Battlechess 4000 Interplay 11/15
Reach for the Skies Virgin Games 11/15
Warriors of Legend Virgin Games 11/30
Harrier: Jump Jet Microprose 11/30
World Circuit Microprose 11/30
Task Force 1942 Microprose 11/30
Pirates Gold Microprose 11/30
Haunting Microprose 11/30
College League Football '92 Micro Sports 11/30
"Spectrum Holobyte" Chess Spectrum Holobyte 11/30
Challenge of the Five Realms CD-ROM Paragon/Microprose 11/30
Aladdin Print Kit Disney Software 11/30
Columbus Domark 11/30
Rift War: Betrayal at Krondor Dynamix 11/30
Space Quest 5 Dynamix 11/30
Quarky and Quaysoo's Turbo Science Dynamix 11/30
Populous II Electronic Arts 11/30
Michael Jordan In-Flight Electronic Arts 11/30
ATP Tour Tennis Electronic Arts 11/30
Wayne's World Intracorp 11/30
Pacific Theater of Operations Koei 11/30
Eric the Unready Legend Entertainment 11/30
X-Wing LucasArts 11/30
SimCity CD-ROM Multimedia Maxis/Interplay 11/30
SimFarm Maxis 11/30
Napoleon Microprose 11/30
Pro League Basketball Micro Sports 11/30
The Magic Candle III Mindcraft 11/30
Strike Commander Origin Systems 11/30
Ultima 7 Part 2: Serpent Isle Origin Systems 11/30
Mantis CD-ROM Paragon/Microprose 11/30
Megatraveller 3: More Scenarios Paragon/Microprose 11/30
Twisty History Sierra On-Line 11/30
Quest for Glory I - CD-ROM Sierra On-Line 11/30
Ambush Sir-Tech Software 11/30
Mario is Missing Software Toolworks 11/30
Battlecruiser: 3000 A.D. Galcom 11/30
Champions Konami 12/1
Sherlock Holmes: Case of the Serrated Scalpel Electronic Arts 12/15
Dominus ASCII Entertainment 12/15
Take A Break: Pool Dynamix 12/15
Team USA Basketball Electronic Arts 12/15
Dark Star Interstel 12/15
Control of the Seas Interstel 12/15
Elite II Konami 12/15
SimLife Maxis 12/15
El-Fish Maxis 12/15
Flattop Microprose 12/15
Bill's Tomato Game Psygnosis 12/15
Leisure Suit Larry I CD-ROM Sierra On-Line 12/15
Hoyle 4 Sierra On-Line 12/15
Castle of Dr. Brain CD-ROM Sierra On-Line 12/15
Gobliiins II Sierra On-Line 12/15
Bard's Dungeon Electronic Arts 12/15
Flight Simulator: Air Force Primary Trainer SubLOGIC 12/31
Spectre Velocity Development 12/31
Johnny Marble Monster Bash Apogee 1/31
Empire Deluxe New World Computing 1/31
Tower Wesson International 1/31
Fleet Commander RAW Entertainment 1/31
Megatraveller 3: The Unknown Worlds Paragon/Microprose 1/31
Links: CD-ROM Access Software 1/31
Ultrabots Sanction: Earth Novalogic/EA 1/31
"WWII Tank Game with Modem Play" Microprose 1/31
Return to Zork Activision 1/31
Cyberspace Empire Software 1/31
Inido Koei 1/31
Fire and Ice Konami 1/31
College Basketball Micro Sports 1/31
Ultima Underworld II Origin Systems 1/31
Microcosm Psygnosis 1/31
Ecoquest 2: Secrets of the Rain Forest Sierra On-Line 1/31
M SSI 1/31
Pool Shark Virgin Games 1/31
Microleague Basketball Microleague Sports 2/28
RAF in the Pacific Dynamix 2/28
Space Inc. RAW Entertainment 2/28
Dog Eat Dog Disney Software 2/28
Roller Coaster Construction Set Disney Software 2/28
Cyberrace Cyberdreams 2/28
Hoyle 3 CD-ROM Sierra On-Line 2/28
NCAA Basketball II Bethesda Softworks 2/28
Microleague Hockey Microleague Sports 3/31
Aces over Europe Dynamix 3/31
Privateer Origin Systems 3/31
Front Page Sports: Baseball Dynamix 3/31
Star Trek: The Next Generation Spectrum Holobyte 3/31
Warlords II SSG 3/31
Duke Nukem 2 Apogee 1Q93
Gridiron II Bethesda Softworks 1Q93
2300 A.D.: Man's Battle for the Stars Bethesda Softworks 1Q93
Prince of Persia II Broderbund 1Q93
Further Adventures of Willie Beamish Dynamix 1Q93
Cyberfight Electronic Arts 1Q93
Dangerous Journeys Electronic Arts 1Q93
Beyond Shadowgate ICOM Simulations 1Q93
PGA Golf ICOM Simulations 1Q93
Chaos Engine Konami 1Q93
Microleague Boxing Microleague Sports 1Q93
Attack Sub 2000 Microprose 1Q93
F-22 Advanced Technology Fighter Microprose 1Q93
Rules of Engagement II Mindcraft 1Q93
Might and Magic: The Dark Side of Xeen New World Computing 1Q93
Phantom Psygnosis 1Q93
The Perfect General Deluxe QQP 1Q93
Eye of the Beholder III SSI 1Q93
V for Victory: Velikiye Luki Three-Sixty 1Q93
Victory at Sea Three-Sixty 1Q93
KGB Virgin Games 1Q93
Monopoly Deluxe CD-ROM Virgin Games 1Q93
Links Course Designer Access Software 2Q93
Mech Warrior 2 Activision 2Q93
Aliens vs. Predator Activision 2Q93
It's Green and Pissed Apogee 2Q93
No Mouth Cyberdreams 2Q93
Unnatural Selection Disney Software 2Q93
Dragon Wars II Interplay 2Q93
Mean Time Interplay 2Q93
SimCity 2000 Maxis 2Q93
The Magic Candle IV Mindcraft 2Q93
Walker Psygnosis 2Q93
Planetside Psygnosis 2Q93
Air Support Psygnosis 2Q93
Scary Tales CD-ROM Sierra On-Line 2Q93
Freddy Pharkus Frontier Pharmacist Sierra On-Line 2Q93
Warthog A-10 Spectrum Holobyte 2Q93
Cybernet Virgin Games 2Q93
Wolf Child Core Design 2Q93
Lord of the Rings III: Return of the King Interplay 3Q93
Wing Commander III Origin Systems 3Q93
"Prehistoric Adventure" Sierra On-Line 3Q93
Commander Keen 7-9 Apogee 4Q93
"Mech Warrior" Sequel Dynamix 4Q93
Front Page Sports: Basketball Dynamix 4Q93
Sherlock Holmes III ICOM Simulations 4Q93
Phoenix Force Origin Systems 4Q93
Ultima VIII: Pagan Origin Systems 4Q93
AH-64 Attack Chopper Spectrum Holobyte 4Q93
Harpoon Gold (II) Three-Sixty 4Q93
Jetfighter III Velocity Development 4Q93
M1A1 Abrams Tank for EBS Spectrum Holobyte 1994
Bounty Hunter Origin Systems 1995
Next Frontier Origin Systems 1995
Ultima IX: Ascension Origin Systems 1995
Ultima X: Virtual Reality Origin Systems 1996
The following titles are listed as TBD (To Be Determined) because as of
the release date of this file, the publisher had not yet solidified their
plans for this title. There is some possibility the title may be cancelled and
there is also the same possibility that it will be rescheduled in the near
future.
Links Courses: Royal Melbourne Access Software TBD
Links Courses: Merion Access Software TBD
Links Courses: Balybunion Access Software TBD
Conspiracy: The Deadlock Files Accolade TBD
Battletech 3 Activision TBD
Loderunner II Broderbund TBD
Front Page Sports: Soccer Dynamix TBD
7 Cities of Gold - VGA Electronic Arts TBD
Ringworld Electronic Arts TBD
Dark Spyre 2 Electronic Zoo TBD
Chaos Strikes Back FTL Games TBD
Sword of Sodan Innerprise TBD
Warriors of Releyne Impressions TBD
Botts Microprose TBD
Frozen Jungle Mindcraft TBD
Civil War Ninga Software TBD
Lemmings CD-ROM Psygnosis TBD
The Lost Admiral Deluxe QQP TBD
El Grito Del Jaguar Spectrum Holobyte TBD
True Classics Golf: Wailae T&E Software TBD
True Classics Golf: Pebble Beach T&E Software TBD
B1 Bomber Three-Sixty TBD
Light Quest UBI Soft TBD
Cybercop Virgin Games TBD
Double Dragon III Virgin Games TBD
"AWACS Sim" Wesson International TBD
Tornado Digital Integration TBD
The Drift Digital Integration TBD
The Flag Digital Integration TBD
Ashes of Empire Mirage TBD
The 'Cowboy Collection' Scenery SubLOGIC TBD
Moonbase II Wesson International TBD
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Chuck 'Amnesia causes.... uh, I forget' McMath
Links Course Designer Access Software 2Q93
Mech Warrior 2 Activision 2Q93
I interpreted the number as the year 2093. And thought 'hmm, how about
that, a realistic release date!'
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johnso...@bvc.edu
A few questions/comments about some of these releases:
In article <1992Sep11.1...@lester.appstate.edu>, GRS0...@APPSTATE.EDU (Shannon R. Adams) writes:
> Bard's Dungeon Electronic Arts 12/15
What? Is EA trying to make another Bard's Tale game without Interplay,
or is this some other type game.
> Ultima Underworld II Origin Systems 1/31
Anyone know what they're going to do for this one? Maybe an angry baron
throws you into dungeon despise or something. Doesn't seem like they could
really have another dungeon stomping adventure without using the same type
story. Dunno, maybe it's outdoors (that would TRULY be a quasi-VR game to
behold.) Maybe they could send you into Origin Headquarters to rough up
it's employees so they don't leave so many bugs in quality games. Heh..
> Eye of the Beholder III SSI 1Q93
Another ?company? type question here. Who will be making this one, SSI (
since it is partly the left hand of TSR) or Westwood (Who have designed
the system for the other two, but left SSI for Virgin)? Probably a new
system, maybe more UUW style rather than the old turn corner, see halls
type.
> "Mech Warrior" Sequel Dynamix 4Q93
"Mech Warrior" sequel? Why would Dynamix be doing it. Accolade made the
previous one, right. Don't get me wrong though, I would MUCH rather see
Dynamix make it than Accolade.
> Phoenix Force Origin Systems 4Q93
> Bounty Hunter Origin Systems 1995
> Next Frontier Origin Systems 1995
> Privateer Origin Systems 3/3
Anyone have ANY information on these games? Some of the titles look
interesting, but I have never even heard anything about them. They'll
probably be quality, and probably be delayed though. Oh well, probably the
first games in awhile that Origin (EAD?:) ) has made that don't contain
_Ultima_ and _Commander_.
> Ultima X: Virtual Reality Origin Systems 1996
Home VR by 1996? Good luck, I'd love to see it. It'd be a trip, but
seeing the way VR companies are struggling now, don't hold your breath.
--CLJ
Oh I'm going down to cowtown/the cow beneath the sea/lives beneath the
ocean and that's where I will be/Beneath the waves/Beneath the waves/That's
where I will be/I'm gonna see the cow beneath the sea. (Or something to
that effect..)
-- THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS "COWTOWN" (Lincoln)
Wity Ganda
>
>A few questions/comments about some of these releases:
>
>In article <1992Sep11.1...@lester.appstate.edu>, GRS0...@APPSTATE.EDU (Shannon R. Adams) writes:
>
>> "Mech Warrior" Sequel Dynamix 4Q93
>
> "Mech Warrior" sequel? Why would Dynamix be doing it. Accolade made the
>previous one, right. Don't get me wrong though, I would MUCH rather see
>Dynamix make it than Accolade.
>
>
WRONG! MECHWARRIOR WAS MADE BY DYNAMIX, AND DISTRIBUTED BY ACTIVISION.
-Wity-
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Eric A. Meyer
>Ambush Sir-Tech Software 11/30
Anyone heard of this? What's it supposed to be like? (I'm interested
because there's a solitaire wargame of the same name, and I always thought
it would make a great computer game....just wondering if this is it.)
-EMeyer
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Phat H Tran
>
>In article <1992Sep11.1...@lester.appstate.edu>, GRS0...@APPSTATE.EDU (Shannon R. Adams) writes:
>
>> Ultima Underworld II Origin Systems 1/31
>
> Anyone know what they're going to do for this one? Maybe an angry baron
>throws you into dungeon despise or something. Doesn't seem like they could
>really have another dungeon stomping adventure without using the same type
>story. Dunno, maybe it's outdoors (that would TRULY be a quasi-VR game to
>behold.) Maybe they could send you into Origin Headquarters to rough up
>it's employees so they don't leave so many bugs in quality games. Heh..
>
I heard that it takes place in a large castle or other structure, instead
of underground tunnels. It should be interesting to see.
>> "Mech Warrior" Sequel Dynamix 4Q93
>
> "Mech Warrior" sequel? Why would Dynamix be doing it. Accolade made the
>previous one, right. Don't get me wrong though, I would MUCH rather see
>Dynamix make it than Accolade.
>
I'd rather have something that uses Microprose's F-15 III graphics engine
coupled with Spectrum Holobyte's ambient world modelling. Wouldn't it
be great if you are but one Mech among many other independent-minded
Mechs in a dynamic world with rolling terrain? Dynamix doesn't look like
the sort of company that can pull anything complex off.
Phat.
johnso...@bvc.edu
>> "Mech Warrior" sequel? Why would Dynamix be doing it. Accolade made the
>>previous one, right. Don't get me wrong though, I would MUCH rather see
>>Dynamix make it than Accolade.
>
>
Then what is the (MechWarrior,BattleTech) sequel Activision (sorry, I
meant Activision, Accolade, activision, sorry) is putting together? I
think I saw that listed earlier in the Release date list. Would that one
be another Crescent Hawk game (as if the last two weren't bad enough)? But
then it would be made by Infocom (But is Activision still dist. Infocom?)
Have I answered my own question.?
--CLJ
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Teri Takamoto
> When I was skipping thru this list and came upon these lines:
>
> Links Course Designer Access Software 2Q93
> Mech Warrior 2 Activision 2Q93
>
>
> I interpreted the number as the year 2093. And thought 'hmm, how about
> that, a realistic release date!
2Q93 probably means "2nd quarter of 1993". But the way things have
been going in the industry lately, maybe 2093 might be "realistic" after
all B-).
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>
> A few questions/comments about some of these releases:
>
> In article <1992Sep11.1...@lester.appstate.edu>, GRS0...@APPSTATE.EDU (Shannon R. Adams) writes:
>> Bard's Dungeon Electronic Arts 12/15
>
> What? Is EA trying to make another Bard's Tale game without Interplay,
> or is this some other type game.
>
got that name. And yes, EA is continuing their BT series without Interplay.
(They own the rights after all) They've improved the system for those
interested.
>> Eye of the Beholder III SSI 1Q93
>
> Another ?company? type question here. Who will be making this one, SSI (
> since it is partly the left hand of TSR) or Westwood (Who have designed
> the system for the other two, but left SSI for Virgin)? Probably a new
> system, maybe more UUW style rather than the old turn corner, see halls
> type.
>
system.
>> "Mech Warrior" Sequel Dynamix 4Q93
>
> "Mech Warrior" sequel? Why would Dynamix be doing it. Accolade made the
> previous one, right. Don't get me wrong though, I would MUCH rather see
> Dynamix make it than Accolade.
>
>> Ultima X: Virtual Reality Origin Systems 1996
>
> Home VR by 1996? Good luck, I'd love to see it. It'd be a trip, but
> seeing the way VR companies are struggling now, don't hold your breath.
>
system that is used in the Ultima Underworld games except on a much larger
scale. No gloves, no goggles.
>
> --CLJ
Ross Erickson
>
> Anyone heard of this? What's it supposed to be like? (I'm interested
>because there's a solitaire wargame of the same name, and I always thought
>it would make a great computer game....just wondering if this is it.)
>
I called Sir-Tech and asked them about it and they confirmed that it's
a working title, but wouldn't commit to the date. They said it's
possible, but would likely slip into next year. What a surprise! No
details about the gameplay though.
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>>
>of underground tunnels. It should be interesting to see.
The news we have of it will be that it's similar to UW 1, but the
monsters will be much bigger and more carefully animated and drawn and
you'll have new skills. Haven't heard about the setting yet though.
I would assume it's still underground though. Have to check with Mr.
Specter.
>
>>> "Mech Warrior" Sequel Dynamix 4Q93
>>
>> "Mech Warrior" sequel? Why would Dynamix be doing it. Accolade made the
>>previous one, right. Don't get me wrong though, I would MUCH rather see
>>Dynamix make it than Accolade.
Because Dynamix wrote Mech Warrior for Activision to sell. Accolade
wasn't involved at all.
>>
>
>I'd rather have something that uses Microprose's F-15 III graphics engine
>coupled with Spectrum Holobyte's ambient world modelling. Wouldn't it
>be great if you are but one Mech among many other independent-minded
>Mechs in a dynamic world with rolling terrain? Dynamix doesn't look like
>the sort of company that can pull anything complex off.
I disagree strongly. I believe Dynamix has all kinds of technical
talent to pull this off very nicely. I've talked to their programmers
and Damon Slye and they have every intention of moving 3-space into
realms that will "blow your mind". Maybe they were referring to this
sequel.
Phat H Tran
>>I'd rather have something that uses Microprose's F-15 III graphics engine
>>coupled with Spectrum Holobyte's ambient world modelling. Wouldn't it
>>be great if you are but one Mech among many other independent-minded
>>Mechs in a dynamic world with rolling terrain? Dynamix doesn't look like
>>the sort of company that can pull anything complex off.
>
>I disagree strongly. I believe Dynamix has all kinds of technical
>talent to pull this off very nicely. I've talked to their programmers
>and Damon Slye and they have every intention of moving 3-space into
>realms that will "blow your mind". Maybe they were referring to this
>sequel.
I have both Red Baron and Aces of the Pacific, and my disparaging opinion
of Dynamix still stands. They don't have graphics anywhere as nice as
MPS's F-15III, and their world models and campaign engines have nowhere
near the texture and depth of SH's. Based on Dynamix's _prior art_,
I don't expect their Mechwarrior sequel to "blow my mind". With Aces,
I have learned to expect the worst and be pleasantly surprised than to
work myself up over something and then be disappointed.
Phat.
Ross Erickson
>>
>> What? Is EA trying to make another Bard's Tale game without Interplay,
>> or is this some other type game.
>>
>Actually, it's Bard's Tale IV, not Bard's Dungeon. I don't know where they
>got that name. And yes, EA is continuing their BT series without Interplay.
>(They own the rights after all) They've improved the system for those
>interested.
That's not what EA says!! Bard's Dungeon is "supposed" to take place
underground. Where did you hear "Bard's Tale IV"??
>
>>> Eye of the Beholder III SSI 1Q93
>>
>> Another ?company? type question here. Who will be making this one, SSI (
>> since it is partly the left hand of TSR) or Westwood (Who have designed
>> the system for the other two, but left SSI for Virgin)? Probably a new
>> system, maybe more UUW style rather than the old turn corner, see halls
>> type.
>>
>Yes, SSI is developing this one "in house" and they are designing a new
>system.
Supposed to be using a similiar engine like used on Underworld.
>
>>> "Mech Warrior" Sequel Dynamix 4Q93
>>
>> "Mech Warrior" sequel? Why would Dynamix be doing it. Accolade made the
>> previous one, right. Don't get me wrong though, I would MUCH rather see
>> Dynamix make it than Accolade.
>>
>Same here.
Accolade has never made a 'Mech'-type game, so I'm not sure how
Accolade even got brought up here.
>
>>> Ultima X: Virtual Reality Origin Systems 1996
>>
>> Home VR by 1996? Good luck, I'd love to see it. It'd be a trip, but
>> seeing the way VR companies are struggling now, don't hold your breath.
>>
>THIS IS NOT (repeat) NOT! Virtual Reality. Origin will be using the same
>system that is used in the Ultima Underworld games except on a much larger
>scale. No gloves, no goggles.
Your statement above is contrary to what Richard Garriott said on-line
in a conference with the RPG gamers group on Compuserve not too many
weeks ago. He said specifically that he was trying to make the next
trilogy a virtual reality type of experience. He hinted to this
effect in our Game Bytes interview with him as well.
Eric Hsiao
>I have both Red Baron and Aces of the Pacific, and my disparaging opinion
>of Dynamix still stands. They don't have graphics anywhere as nice as
>MPS's F-15III, and their world models and campaign engines have nowhere
>near the texture and depth of SH's. Based on Dynamix's _prior art_,
>I don't expect their Mechwarrior sequel to "blow my mind". With Aces,
>I have learned to expect the worst and be pleasantly surprised than to
>work myself up over something and then be disappointed.
>
>Phat.
Plus MPS Labs (Microprose) is supporting more sound technology. Dynamix
still just uses AdLib or Roland...the SB Option sounds like the AdLib
option. They have no DAC sounds..all ancient 2-op FM. Whereas, MPS labs
supports many cards to their potential...Adlib, SB, SB Pro, PAS, PAS+,
PAS-16, Roland, etc. The new Rex Nebular supports stereo 4-op FM music
on the SB Pro Basic and ProAudioSpectrum Plus and 16 cards. If you would
like to see the Rex Nebular demo, FTP to wuarchive and get rexneb.zip in
/pub/MSDOS_UPLOADS
- Eric
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>>>> Bard's Dungeon Electronic Arts 12/15
>>>
>>> What? Is EA trying to make another Bard's Tale game without Interplay,
>>> or is this some other type game.
>>>
>>Actually, it's Bard's Tale IV, not Bard's Dungeon. I don't know where they
>>got that name. And yes, EA is continuing their BT series without Interplay.
>>(They own the rights after all) They've improved the system for those
>>interested.
>
> That's not what EA says!! Bard's Dungeon is "supposed" to take place
> underground. Where did you hear "Bard's Tale IV"??
Did I mix up two separate games again? Could be. I saw a demo for Bard's
Tale IV at a convention last month and there was no mention made of a
Bard's Dungeon. Or it could be a title change for all I know.
All I can say is that when I spoke to Mr. Garriott at the convention I
mentioned above he stated that the same game design used to create
Ultima Underworld would be used in Ultima X. He may have decided on a
grander design since then or I misinterpreted his remarks. I don't think
it really matters at this point since the game is slated for release in
1996 at the earliest. (Although I can't believe the technology will go
down in price enough to make it marketable by then, but who knows).
Phat H Tran
>In article <BuqGF...@watserv1.uwaterloo.ca> pt...@watserv1.uwaterloo.ca (Phat H Tran) writes:
>>I have both Red Baron and Aces of the Pacific, and my disparaging opinion
>>of Dynamix still stands. They don't have graphics anywhere as nice as
>>MPS's F-15III, and their world models and campaign engines have nowhere
>>near the texture and depth of SH's. Based on Dynamix's _prior art_,
>>I don't expect their Mechwarrior sequel to "blow my mind". With Aces,
>>I have learned to expect the worst and be pleasantly surprised than to
>>work myself up over something and then be disappointed.
Reading that last sentence again, I think I may have given the impression
that I was "pleasantly surprised" with Aces of the Pacific. I was not.
>>
>>Phat.
>
>Plus MPS Labs (Microprose) is supporting more sound technology. Dynamix
>still just uses AdLib or Roland...the SB Option sounds like the AdLib
>option. They have no DAC sounds..all ancient 2-op FM. Whereas, MPS labs
>supports many cards to their potential...Adlib, SB, SB Pro, PAS, PAS+,
>PAS-16, Roland, etc. The new Rex Nebular supports stereo 4-op FM music
>on the SB Pro Basic and ProAudioSpectrum Plus and 16 cards. If you would
>like to see the Rex Nebular demo, FTP to wuarchive and get rexneb.zip in
>/pub/MSDOS_UPLOADS
> - Eric
True. Dynamix games sound rather flat when played with a SB.
Phat.
johnso...@bvc.edu
>>>
>>> What? Is EA trying to make another Bard's Tale game without Interplay,
>>> or is this some other type game.
>>>
>>Actually, it's Bard's Tale IV, not Bard's Dungeon. I don't know where they
>>got that name. And yes, EA is continuing their BT series without Interplay.
>>(They own the rights after all) They've improved the system for those
>>interested.
>
> That's not what EA says!! Bard's Dungeon is "supposed" to take place
> underground. Where did you hear "Bard's Tale IV"??
Well, I have heard that of a Bard's Tale IV (not the Construction kit)
being kicked around for awhile, but have never been sure of who would be
making it. Since Interplay made the original, and made the recent
construction kit, wouldn't it seem to be that Interplay would put it out,
not EA. But then I have heard that it IS EA that is making the sequel. I
don't care much, not being a fan of Bard's Tale, but it intrigued me.
>>>> "Mech Warrior" Sequel Dynamix 4Q93
>>>
>>> "Mech Warrior" sequel? Why would Dynamix be doing it. Accolade made the
>>> previous one, right. Don't get me wrong though, I would MUCH rather see
>>> Dynamix make it than Accolade.
>>>
>>Same here.
> Accolade has never made a 'Mech'-type game, so I'm not sure how
> Accolade even got brought up here.
Sorry, that was just a bad case of typing. I meant Activision, really,
trust me.. (Sorry.) Asking a question I asked before and never got a
reply, isn't Activision also making a Mechwarrior game? Or is it another (
ugh..) Crescent Hawk game.
>>
>>>> Ultima X: Virtual Reality Origin Systems 1996
>>>
>>> Home VR by 1996? Good luck, I'd love to see it. It'd be a trip, but
>>> seeing the way VR companies are struggling now, don't hold your breath.
>>>
>>THIS IS NOT (repeat) NOT! Virtual Reality. Origin will be using the same
>>system that is used in the Ultima Underworld games except on a much larger
>>scale. No gloves, no goggles.
>
> Your statement above is contrary to what Richard Garriott said on-line
> in a conference with the RPG gamers group on Compuserve not too many
> weeks ago. He said specifically that he was trying to make the next
> trilogy a virtual reality type of experience. He hinted to this
> effect in our Game Bytes interview with him as well.
I seem to have heard that this game will 'try to be as close to virtual
reality' as a home system can get. It's probably a few years off, anyways
(at least 4, with delays tacked on, let's say 6). Anyway, if you compare a
game from 4-6 years ago (say Bard's Tale I) to Ultima Underworld and you
will see a vast difference. What's to say what it will be like in 6 years.
I just made the comment sarcasticly. I doubt the game will be goggles/
gloves/helemet/etc. VR, but I think it's safe to assume that it will boggle
our minds when it arrives.
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