Fate of Atlantis unlockable in new Indiana Jones game!!

VictimOfScience · 02-03-2009, 01:10 PM

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LucasArts has issued the first details on the forthcoming action game Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings, revealing that it will pack an unlockable version of LucasArts' now-classic 1992 PC adventure title Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis.

It was not specified if the unlockable will be Wii and PS2-only, or if it'll be present in the PSP and DS releases. The conditions required to unlock the game were not provided.

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Nice. This is what it is all about. I was going to buy this anyway, but I will buy anything with FoA in it!!!

Harald B · 02-03-2009, 01:54 PM

Intriguing. SCUMM being SCUMM, this will put them in a position to easily port the rest of that back catalog too if they so choose. With them actually advertising it like this, I'm going to optimistically interpret this move as testing the waters to see if they'd sell.

VictimOfScience · 02-03-2009, 02:12 PM

Yeah, I bet they have some sort of metrics in place to see how many people unlock it, how many people play it, how long they play it, etc. A very interesting move that bodes very well for the future of other SCUMM titles.

DustyShinigami · 02-04-2009, 06:01 AM

The article's been updated and the unlockable version of FoA will only be available in the Wii version.

Bit annoyed the Staff of Kings won't be released for the PS3 and 360. Early videos/screenshots made it look like a next-gen game and i thought companies like LucasArts were focusing on next-gen titles. So, what the hell are they playing at?

D.C. · 02-04-2009, 07:14 PM

I'm pretty tempted to get this game for Fate of Atlantis alone.

Henke · 02-05-2009, 09:50 AM

It's coming to PS2? Hmm, The Crystal Skull sucked but now I'm actually hoping that Staff of Kings will be decent.

Kolzig · 02-05-2009, 10:01 AM

I seriously hope this game isn't like Nintendo consoles 3rd party games tend to be, because a PS2 version exists, it's clear that the main version is done on that old console and then Wii gets the crappy port with Wiimote controls attached in with tape and glue.

At least looking at the screenshots this is quite obvious that PS2 is the version they are making this on mainly.

If it was really done for the Wii, then the screenshots should look more like Mario Galaxy or at least Xbox games.

It sure is a pleasant surprise though that Fate of Atlantis is included in this game. I thought everyone at Lucasarts hates the old good games.

VictimOfScience · 02-05-2009, 10:56 AM

I hope there is the option to not use the Wiimote for the whip. More traditional controls are usually preferred for action/adventure (imho).

D.C. · 02-05-2009, 05:16 PM

I think using motion controls for the whip could be pretty fun, they used it WAY too much for jumping in deBlob and I still found that to be solid. I wonder how Fate of Atlantis will look on a big TV...

bbX1138 · 02-06-2009, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by D.C.

I wonder how Fate of Atlantis will look on a big TV...

GIYF!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2334/...e99311.jpg?v=0

Legolas813 · 05-25-2009, 07:13 AM

Some pre-order deals from GameStop:

"Reserve Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings for the Nintendo Wii and receive a GameStop exclusive code which unlocks a full playable version of the classic game “Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis”. Available for the Nintendo Wii version only, while supplies last."

http://www.ebgames.com/Catalog/Produ...oduct_id=73892

"Reserve Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings and receive a free mini strategy guide. Available for online and in-store customers while supplies last."

"Purchase this title and receive an e-Movie Cash coupon code good for one free movie ticket. E-Movie Cash tickets are good for one movie admission up to $10.00 to any movie at any participating e-Movie Cash theatre."

02-03-2009, 01:54 PM	#2
Harald B Red Bicycle Brake Unit Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 177	Intriguing. SCUMM being SCUMM, this will put them in a position to easily port the rest of that back catalog too if they so choose. With them actually advertising it like this, I'm going to optimistically interpret this move as testing the waters to see if they'd sell. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "The golden age of mathematics - that was not the age of Euclid, it is ours." -Cassius Jackson Keyser

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VictimOfScience Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: US and A Posts: 175	Yeah, I bet they have some sort of metrics in place to see how many people unlock it, how many people play it, how long they play it, etc. A very interesting move that bodes very well for the future of other SCUMM titles. Share Share this post on Twitter

02-04-2009, 06:01 AM	#4
DustyShinigami The Quiet One Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Staffordshire, UK Posts: 1,986	The article's been updated and the unlockable version of FoA will only be available in the Wii version. Bit annoyed the Staff of Kings won't be released for the PS3 and 360. Early videos/screenshots made it look like a next-gen game and i thought companies like LucasArts were focusing on next-gen titles. So, what the hell are they playing at? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Now Playing: Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut (DS and iPhone), DOOM 3: Resurrection of Evil, Hotel Dusk: Room 215, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice for All, Silent Hill - HD Collection Recently Completed: Max Payne, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne Next: Bayonetta, Devil May Cry - HD Collection, Max Payne 3, Metal Gear Solid - HD Collection, Silent Hill: Downpour

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D.C. Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,773	I'm pretty tempted to get this game for Fate of Atlantis alone. Share Share this post on Twitter

02-05-2009, 09:50 AM	#6
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02-05-2009, 10:01 AM	#7
Kolzig The Reggienator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vaasa, Finland Posts: 5,519	I seriously hope this game isn't like Nintendo consoles 3rd party games tend to be, because a PS2 version exists, it's clear that the main version is done on that old console and then Wii gets the crappy port with Wiimote controls attached in with tape and glue. At least looking at the screenshots this is quite obvious that PS2 is the version they are making this on mainly. If it was really done for the Wii, then the screenshots should look more like Mario Galaxy or at least Xbox games. It sure is a pleasant surprise though that Fate of Atlantis is included in this game. I thought everyone at Lucasarts hates the old good games. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "The old standby, that never got old in the first place. We come back to them weekly, nightly, for hours at a time--and they always deliver. They are pure, timeless, and often taken for granted." - Nick Breckon - Shacknews My gamesale list updated 26.8.2007 Hey, dear people please buy my games, I need money to conquer Europe! Or do something similar.

02-05-2009, 10:56 AM	#8
VictimOfScience Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: US and A Posts: 175	I hope there is the option to not use the Wiimote for the whip. More traditional controls are usually preferred for action/adventure (imho). Share Share this post on Twitter

02-05-2009, 05:16 PM	#9
D.C. Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,773	I think using motion controls for the whip could be pretty fun, they used it WAY too much for jumping in deBlob and I still found that to be solid. I wonder how Fate of Atlantis will look on a big TV... Share Share this post on Twitter

05-25-2009, 07:13 AM	#11
Legolas813 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 1,783	Some pre-order deals from GameStop: "Reserve Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings for the Nintendo Wii and receive a GameStop exclusive code which unlocks a full playable version of the classic game “Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis”. Available for the Nintendo Wii version only, while supplies last." http://www.ebgames.com/Catalog/Produ...oduct_id=73892 "Reserve Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings and receive a free mini strategy guide. Available for online and in-store customers while supplies last." "Purchase this title and receive an e-Movie Cash coupon code good for one free movie ticket. E-Movie Cash tickets are good for one movie admission up to $10.00 to any movie at any participating e-Movie Cash theatre." Share Share this post on Twitter

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