Sierra compilations pushed back again

reno6 · 12-10-2005, 06:46 PM

I just got an email from Amazon... the upcoming Sierra compilations (Space Quest, King's Quest, Police Quest, Leisure Suit Larry) have been pushed back from January 30th to April 4th.

These things continue to elude us.

The Adventurer · 12-10-2005, 06:58 PM

What are these? Box sets of the classics?

Perhaps optimised for Win XP?

reno6 · 12-10-2005, 07:58 PM

Yeah. Supposed to be, leastwise. There's been no official word on them whatsoever. They were originally scheduled for an October 10th release. 10/10 came and went, and a few days later they were rescheduled to January 30th. And now they've been pushed back to April 4th, with a letter from Amazon asking me to approve my order since the date has been pushed so far away.

Word from Vivendi has been shaky, at best. I've heard three different email responses from three different people: one said that they flat-out denied the compilations' existence and the Amazon listing was a fluke; one said that VU could neither confirm nor deny their releases; and one said that they were real releases. I have no idea what to think anymore.

***fov*** · 12-10-2005, 09:41 PM

That's odd. I finally just received an email from Amazon today telling me my order (placed in Oct) would be delayed until January.

Karmillo · 12-10-2005, 09:43 PM

Has there been any box art or anything released?

reno6 · 12-10-2005, 11:43 PM

fov: That is odd...

Karmillo: No. Not a thing. Vivendi hasn't officially commented, there's no box art, nothing. It's depressingly little to look forward to, but there's always a chance it's real.

Karmillo · 12-10-2005, 11:54 PM

I thought someone got an email back about it from VUGs anti piracy team or something?

reno6 · 12-10-2005, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Karmillo

I thought someone got an email back about it from VUGs anti piracy team or something?

Yeah, but there's nothing actually at the website, no press releases or anything. Not even so much as a mention in a 'coming soon' list. I take these emails with a grain of salt, because:

Quote:

Originally Posted by reno6

I've heard three different email responses from three different people: one said that they flat-out denied the compilations' existence and the Amazon listing was a fluke; one said that VU could neither confirm nor deny their releases; and one said that they were real releases. I have no idea what to think anymore.

Karmillo · 12-11-2005, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reno6

Yeah, but there's nothing actually at the website, no press releases or anything. Not even so much as a mention in a 'coming soon' list. I take these emails with a grain of salt, because:

Do VUG have any of the old adventure games on their product list?
I couldnt remember ever seeing them there

Dasilva · 12-11-2005, 02:43 AM

If you go to the downloads page you'll find all the old games from KQ, SQ, QFG, GK, LB etc.. on their page with patches and stuff.

Aurebesh · 12-11-2005, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VU employee

Let's toy with those fanboy f*cks who still care so much about the trash that the Williamses made under our brand name 20 years ago

reno6 · 12-11-2005, 11:20 AM

It was odd -- for a while, they had a few of the old games listed on their site. I distinctly remember seeing Space Quest V listed, with a link to buy it at Amazon.com (even though you could still only buy it used). There was also a page put up listing all of the Space Quest games at one point in time, even linking to the Space Quest 3 promotional video. I think there were other individual Sierra games listed, too, but I can't remember for sure.

This was all a long time ago, though. A year or two, I'd say. These collections just kind of popped up out of nowhere.

insane_cobra · 12-11-2005, 12:37 PM

Could it be they'll try to ride on the hype (possibly) generated by ~~KQIX~~ The Silver Lining?

reno6 · 12-11-2005, 12:40 PM

That's the first thing I thought when it was pushed back, that maybe they're waiting for Shadows before the collections go out. I certainly would not complain if it was released with the KQ set. Wishful thinking, though.

reno6 · 12-18-2005, 10:20 PM

The plot sickens. I just got another email from Amazon.com asking me to approve the Sierra order.

And now, it says my order will ship right after Christmas.

But the compilation pages still say March 30th.

Dasilva · 12-19-2005, 02:29 AM

I think you should get your money back, I doubt they will ever get released.

***fov*** · 12-19-2005, 07:47 AM

Amazon doesn't charge you until they ship the product, so no worries about having to get money back.

That shipping after Christmas thing is very weird. I'm going to check my account and see if anything's changed.

EDIT: Mine still says delivery April 10, 2006 - April 14, 2006. I never approved it after they sent me the email about the delay, though.

RLacey · 12-19-2005, 09:50 AM

I know I've said it before, but I'd be very, very surprised if these actually exist.

reno6 · 12-19-2005, 10:24 AM

Here's what I've got on my order status page:

I'm not too concerned about whether or not I get them, as I already own each series. I'm just eager to know if they do, in fact, exist. The random delays and runaround make me all the more curious. I wonder if Amazon would be able to offer any insight into this thing. Maybe I'll write to them.

Gonchi · 12-19-2005, 02:11 PM

Well, if you're willing to gamble $20 on it, why not confirm one and see what happens?

Incidentally, you wouldn't be the same Reno that posted in the QfG forums a few years ago, would you?

12-10-2005, 06:46 PM	#1
reno6 Hoopy frood Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Starship Titanic Posts: 151	Sierra compilations pushed back again I just got an email from Amazon... the upcoming Sierra compilations (Space Quest, King's Quest, Police Quest, Leisure Suit Larry) have been pushed back from January 30th to April 4th. These things continue to elude us. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "George? There's a man at the door with a mustache." "Tell 'em I've already got one."

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The Adventurer Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 72	What are these? Box sets of the classics? Perhaps optimised for Win XP? Share Share this post on Twitter

12-10-2005, 07:58 PM	#3
reno6 Hoopy frood Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Starship Titanic Posts: 151	Yeah. Supposed to be, leastwise. There's been no official word on them whatsoever. They were originally scheduled for an October 10th release. 10/10 came and went, and a few days later they were rescheduled to January 30th. And now they've been pushed back to April 4th, with a letter from Amazon asking me to approve my order since the date has been pushed so far away. Word from Vivendi has been shaky, at best. I've heard three different email responses from three different people: one said that they flat-out denied the compilations' existence and the Amazon listing was a fluke; one said that VU could neither confirm nor deny their releases; and one said that they were real releases. I have no idea what to think anymore. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "George? There's a man at the door with a mustache." "Tell 'em I've already got one."

12-10-2005, 09:41 PM	#4
*fov* Rattenmonster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 10,404	That's odd. I finally just received an email from Amazon today telling me my order (placed in Oct) would be delayed until January. Share Share this post on Twitter

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12-10-2005, 11:43 PM	#6
reno6 Hoopy frood Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Starship Titanic Posts: 151	fov: That is odd... Karmillo: No. Not a thing. Vivendi hasn't officially commented, there's no box art, nothing. It's depressingly little to look forward to, but there's always a chance it's real. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "George? There's a man at the door with a mustache." "Tell 'em I've already got one."

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Karmillo woof Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NOT REALLY RIGHT HERE Posts: 4,750	I thought someone got an email back about it from VUGs anti piracy team or something? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "I've got nothing to lose! Except for...well everything."

12-11-2005, 02:43 AM	#10
Dasilva Hitch-Hiker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Mediterranean Sea Posts: 4,364	If you go to the downloads page you'll find all the old games from KQ, SQ, QFG, GK, LB etc.. on their page with patches and stuff. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Regards, DaSilva "If you don't get out of the box you've been raised in, you won't understand how much bigger the world is." - Angelina Jolie _ <Susan falls through the floor and gets stuck> <Paco looks at her blankly> "Whats wrong with you?! Lassy would of had a firetruck here by now!" - Susan Mayer, Desperate Housewives

12-11-2005, 11:20 AM	#12
reno6 Hoopy frood Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Starship Titanic Posts: 151	It was odd -- for a while, they had a few of the old games listed on their site. I distinctly remember seeing Space Quest V listed, with a link to buy it at Amazon.com (even though you could still only buy it used). There was also a page put up listing all of the Space Quest games at one point in time, even linking to the Space Quest 3 promotional video. I think there were other individual Sierra games listed, too, but I can't remember for sure. This was all a long time ago, though. A year or two, I'd say. These collections just kind of popped up out of nowhere. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "George? There's a man at the door with a mustache." "Tell 'em I've already got one."

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12-11-2005, 12:40 PM	#14
reno6 Hoopy frood Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Starship Titanic Posts: 151	That's the first thing I thought when it was pushed back, that maybe they're waiting for Shadows before the collections go out. I certainly would not complain if it was released with the KQ set. Wishful thinking, though. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "George? There's a man at the door with a mustache." "Tell 'em I've already got one."

12-18-2005, 10:20 PM	#15
reno6 Hoopy frood Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Starship Titanic Posts: 151	The plot sickens. I just got another email from Amazon.com asking me to approve the Sierra order. And now, it says my order will ship right after Christmas. But the compilation pages still say March 30th. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "George? There's a man at the door with a mustache." "Tell 'em I've already got one."

12-19-2005, 02:29 AM	#16
Dasilva Hitch-Hiker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Mediterranean Sea Posts: 4,364	I think you should get your money back, I doubt they will ever get released. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Regards, DaSilva "If you don't get out of the box you've been raised in, you won't understand how much bigger the world is." - Angelina Jolie _ <Susan falls through the floor and gets stuck> <Paco looks at her blankly> "Whats wrong with you?! Lassy would of had a firetruck here by now!" - Susan Mayer, Desperate Housewives

12-19-2005, 07:47 AM	#17
*fov* Rattenmonster Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 10,404	Amazon doesn't charge you until they ship the product, so no worries about having to get money back. That shipping after Christmas thing is very weird. I'm going to check my account and see if anything's changed. EDIT: Mine still says delivery April 10, 2006 - April 14, 2006. I never approved it after they sent me the email about the delay, though. Share Share this post on Twitter

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12-19-2005, 10:24 AM	#19
reno6 Hoopy frood Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Starship Titanic Posts: 151	Here's what I've got on my order status page: I'm not too concerned about whether or not I get them, as I already own each series. I'm just eager to know if they do, in fact, exist. The random delays and runaround make me all the more curious. I wonder if Amazon would be able to offer any insight into this thing. Maybe I'll write to them. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "George? There's a man at the door with a mustache." "Tell 'em I've already got one."

12-19-2005, 02:11 PM	#20
Gonchi Adventure Game Elitist Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Uruguay Posts: 831	Well, if you're willing to gamble $20 on it, why not confirm one and see what happens? Incidentally, you wouldn't be the same Reno that posted in the QfG forums a few years ago, would you? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Currently Playing: Heroes of Might and Magic III: Armageddon's Blade Currently Reading: Guards! Guards! "El tiempo me enseñó que la miseria es culpa de los hombres miserables; que la justicia tarda y nunca llega pero es la pesadilla del culpable." - Lo Que El Tiempo Me Enseñó