[AndreaDraco83]

I lost it when it was translated, and it's always good to read ^^

Now, I'm waiting for the news Jackal announced

[Lucifiel]

Hmmm... I think it's second quarter for them. It's a good thing for me though 'cos I spent a lot on games and couldn't get it even if it was released now anyways.

[inm8#2]

bump

Any updates on Gray Matter? I am itching to play this game.

[Kazmajik]

According to Anaconda's website, it's still scheduled for release in Q1 2008. Awesome! That's only three days! I think I'll go and get in line now...

[Jackal]

I exchanged emails with Jane today. Does that count?

It was about our interview, though, not the game. And I'm not saying anything about either.

[Kazmajik]

In these Gray Matterless days, even the news that there will be news is news enough for me!

Can we assume that the interview will be about a certain game?

[Dale Baldwin]

Yes, Women's Murder Club. ()

[Kazmajik]

That would be appropriate. The suspense is killing me!

[Jackal]

BeTrapped? Dang! I think I forgot to ask about that one! Sorry, I've let you all down.

That horrendous oversight aside, I'd say the chances are good that a certain game about a neither-black-nor-white substance would be mentioned at some point.

[AndreaDraco83]

It's a little risky game you're playing.

On day or another, my heart will simply pop up and I'll die - you #@!%#!!

Joking: now, I'm as patient as a Chinese martial arts' Master... in total control of body, mind and gray matter.

[Ksandra]

Nico Sels (from the Cort-X fansite) is claiming that the game has been pushed back to 2009:

Well, finally there is some news!

Gray Matter is postponed untill 2009 and is being developed by another company. No longer Tonuzaba but “Wizardbox” a french company based in Sèvres close to Paris. Jane seems to have every confidence in the new team,
so we have something to look forward to!

He doesn't give a source. If true, it's pretty disappointing, but I can't really say I'm surprised - it would certainly explain the lack of news in recent months.

[Jehane]

It is true. The German press release is online in Anaconda's own forum. Reasons for switching to Wizarbox: dtp want Gray Matter to be developed by a professionell and experienced adventure developer. Also, it seems they have already collaborated with Wizarbox in the past so they don't buy the cat in the bag. The team will stay the same; also, there are no changes made as far as the game's content or quality is concerned. Everything that has already been produced will be used. Also, Jane Jensen herself seems to be quite happy with dtp's choice. Release date: 2009.

Not really surprising that the game is being pushed back to 2009... at least we know what we deal with. And I'd rather have them switch companies in order to make a really good game than release a game that's full of bugs.

[Kazmajik]

Well, at least we know now. Too bad about the delay, but these things happen. I really wish that Anaconda would update their English site as often as their German site.
Oh well. See you all in a year.

[Jackal]

Originally Posted by Kazmajik

Oh well. See you all in a year.

What? Leaving before our interview?

Wizarbox is the team behind So Blonde, in the case name doesn't ring a bell.

[Kazmajik]

Ok, I'll stick around for the interview. That might cheer me up.

[Fien]

Originally Posted by Ksandra

He doesn't give a source. If true, it's pretty disappointing, but I can't really say I'm surprised - it would certainly explain the lack of news in recent months.

I suspected as much and said so. It's always a pretty bad sign when a game is not mentioned at the developers' site, in this case Tonuzaba.

Yeah, I'm sure JJ cum suis have every confidence in wizardbox, they're supposed to say that. I distinctly remember JJ saying on camera she had every confidence blablabla in Tonuzaba.

And I have every confidence in JJ cum suis. Of course I have. Every confidence. And I'm very happy with the new team too. Very.

[Simo Sakari Aaltonen]

What do they call those people who chase after ambulances not for professional gain but for their own psychological fulfilment? Oh yes: Schadenjäger or Schadenjägerinnen.

Some people prefer criticizing the performance of the mother in labour over the well-being of the baby itself. But when the child is born and it is seen to be a fine child, the birth pangs will be duly forgotten.

Of course these negative contributions also have their place in the scheme of things. Besides, regardless of intent, they too pique interest. Food for thought, maybe.

Simo Sakari Aaltonen
(simoadventurecompanion.com)

www.adventurecompanion.com

[Jackal]

Passive aggressive trolling is still trolling, Simo. Knock it off. I won't tell you again. You want to comment on the game or the news, fine. You want to comment on the motivations of others, don't. Especially since you seem incapable of understanding them.

[LGH]

Hmm... If this information had popped up yesterday, I would have thought this was an April fool

[AndreaDraco83]

Finally a news! Although not the one I was expecting

As long as the change of developer makes this game as goos as I want it to be, I'm fine with the news.

And now Jackal - with a 2009 release - I'm really dying to see your interview

PS: also, a very busy period is now over so I can haunt this place as much as before

PPS: Why have I to use so much "as.. as.." in this post will be forever a mystery!