Emerald City Confidential

*Melanie68* · 11-22-2008, 07:24 PM

I remember hearing about this game coming out (and Jack will kill me, but I didn't read the news announcement super closely when he posted it.

).

It's got a very cool story - a noir take-off of the Oz stories and it's a very cool looking game! It's by the same guy who made the Blackwell series of games (Dave Gilbert). I'm definitely going to look into this one as I have always loved the entire Oz series of books by L. Frank Baum. I haven't played the Blackwell games yet either, but that's on my to do list as well.

Squinky · 11-22-2008, 10:33 PM

I remember Dave telling me about his "Oz Noir" game idea at GDC two years ago, and I'm thrilled to see that it's finally getting made.

*chapter11studios* · 11-23-2008, 02:07 AM

I think it looks awesome. I will be buying this the day it comes out. Can't wait.

Jelena · 11-23-2008, 02:34 AM

Although cartoony games seldom make my heart tick this one draws my attention. I love Noir themes and the story and screen shots looks very promising.

JohnGreenArt · 11-23-2008, 09:49 AM

I think I've heard of this game...

DieWernerBrueder · 11-23-2008, 12:32 PM

The idea is interesting, to take something otherwise seen as a happy go lucky or at least family friendly license and put a more mature spin to it. Return to Oz might have done it before this game, but the idea of an actual crime happening makes this game seem more interesting. I'm mostly interested in the Cowardly Lion turned Crooked Lawyer (are there any other kinds?

) as well as meeting other known characters.

SSH · 11-25-2008, 03:26 AM

Funny how this is referred to as a "licence" when one of the reasons for choosing Oz is that Baum's works are now out of copyright. Of course, the Disney stuff is still copyrighted, so Dave has to be careful to avoid treading on their toes...

Having been a beta tester I can tell you the game is great and waaaay bigger than anything Dave's done before.

*chapter11studios* · 11-25-2008, 04:03 AM

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Having been a beta tester I can tell you the game is great and waaaay bigger than anything Dave's done before.

That's great to hear. It looks amazing. Oh and BTW SSH, I'm addicted to your AGS blog.

SSH · 11-25-2008, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by chapter11studios

Oh and BTW SSH, I'm addicted to your AGS blog.

Can a moderator make this a front page forum quote, please

DieWernerBrueder · 11-26-2008, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by SSH

Funny how this is referred to as a "licence" when one of the reasons for choosing Oz is that Baum's works are now out of copyright. Of course, the Disney stuff is still copyrighted, so Dave has to be careful to avoid treading on their toes...

Having been a beta tester I can tell you the game is great and waaaay bigger than anything Dave's done before.

Its out of Copyright? I didn't know that

So thats why he has access to the material

Pretty cool.

One question though if your're a beta tester: is there Voice Acting in the game?

DaveGilbert · 11-26-2008, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Squinky

I remember Dave telling me about his "Oz Noir" game idea at GDC two years ago, and I'm thrilled to see that it's finally getting made.

HAH! I think I came up with the idea during that conference, Deirdre. I'd forgotten I mentioned it to you. Good thing I hadn't signed an NDA at the time!

Happy you all like the concept. It's been hecka fun working on it. And yep! There will be voice acting.

usman · 11-27-2008, 08:38 AM

Seems Good.....

DEMON · 12-04-2008, 09:40 AM

Weee, noir... me likes the concept very much

Good luck with it, Dave.

Erwin_Br · 12-06-2008, 03:33 PM

Interesting game, indeed. I'll look out for it.

darkredshoes · 02-17-2009, 07:50 AM

Resurrecting this thread because this game recently went gold, (for sale with full voice acting and all that). I really liked The Shivah, even though it was short and ended abruptly, but couldn't get into the Blackwell games because of how annoying I found the heroine's voice. So for anyone who's played the retail version, how is Emerald City Confidential? Worth picking up?

eriq · 02-17-2009, 08:07 AM

YES! can't wait!

Jelena · 02-17-2009, 08:10 AM

I believe it's available from Feb. 19th.
Check the Dave Gilbert interview here on AG.

JohnGreenArt · 02-17-2009, 11:24 AM

I'm looking forward to the Mac version!

Brimstone · 02-18-2009, 05:00 AM

I'm looking forward to it myself. I'm also hoping that now that this one is finished it will speed up production of Blackwell Convergence. Played the demo already and it's definitely a smash hit. Plus I got a look at some of the prelim pixels at the end of Blackwell Unbound. I definitely remember a few faces from the previous 2 games.

BTW: An estimated release date of Blackwell Convergence would be much appreciated.

tarspoon · 02-18-2009, 05:17 AM

I liked Blackwell Legacy and Blackwell Unbound very much. I've got this my favourite feeling from this games like I read a very good book but to turn a page I need to guide the main characters by myself)) I've got this feeling only from my favourite adventure games. And can't wait for Emerald City Confidential. I'm sure this game will not disappoint me))

11-22-2008, 07:24 PM	#1
Melanie68 Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,907	Emerald City Confidential I remember hearing about this game coming out (and Jack will kill me, but I didn't read the news announcement super closely when he posted it. ). It's got a very cool story - a noir take-off of the Oz stories and it's a very cool looking game! It's by the same guy who made the Blackwell series of games (Dave Gilbert). I'm definitely going to look into this one as I have always loved the entire Oz series of books by L. Frank Baum. I haven't played the Blackwell games yet either, but that's on my to do list as well. Share Share this post on Twitter

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Squinky Unreliable Narrator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Le Canada Posts: 9,873	I remember Dave telling me about his "Oz Noir" game idea at GDC two years ago, and I'm thrilled to see that it's finally getting made. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Squinky is always right, but only for certain values of "always" and "right".

11-23-2008, 02:07 AM	#3
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11-23-2008, 02:34 AM	#4
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DieWernerBrueder Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 6	The idea is interesting, to take something otherwise seen as a happy go lucky or at least family friendly license and put a more mature spin to it. Return to Oz might have done it before this game, but the idea of an actual crime happening makes this game seem more interesting. I'm mostly interested in the Cowardly Lion turned Crooked Lawyer (are there any other kinds? ) as well as meeting other known characters. Share Share this post on Twitter

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SSH Super Scottish Hero Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Edinburgh, UK Posts: 2,872	Funny how this is referred to as a "licence" when one of the reasons for choosing Oz is that Baum's works are now out of copyright. Of course, the Disney stuff is still copyrighted, so Dave has to be careful to avoid treading on their toes... Having been a beta tester I can tell you the game is great and waaaay bigger than anything Dave's done before. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ SSH's AGS blog "SSH is the best we have" - Pablo Bullian, IP Security expert

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02-17-2009, 07:50 AM	#15
darkredshoes Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 35	Resurrecting this thread because this game recently went gold, (for sale with full voice acting and all that). I really liked The Shivah, even though it was short and ended abruptly, but couldn't get into the Blackwell games because of how annoying I found the heroine's voice. So for anyone who's played the retail version, how is Emerald City Confidential? Worth picking up? Share Share this post on Twitter

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02-18-2009, 05:00 AM	#19
Brimstone Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Seagoville, Tx. Posts: 257	I'm looking forward to it myself. I'm also hoping that now that this one is finished it will speed up production of Blackwell Convergence. Played the demo already and it's definitely a smash hit. Plus I got a look at some of the prelim pixels at the end of Blackwell Unbound. I definitely remember a few faces from the previous 2 games. BTW: An estimated release date of Blackwell Convergence would be much appreciated. Share Share this post on Twitter

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02-18-2009, 05:17 AM	#20
tarspoon Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Russia Posts: 48	I liked Blackwell Legacy and Blackwell Unbound very much. I've got this my favourite feeling from this games like I read a very good book but to turn a page I need to guide the main characters by myself)) I've got this feeling only from my favourite adventure games. And can't wait for Emerald City Confidential. I'm sure this game will not disappoint me)) Share Share this post on Twitter