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Old 04-17-2004, 01:08 AM   #1
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http://www.mst3kinfo.com/darkstar/index.html

I could well see why it isn't, since the project was started in 2002, and there hasn't been much hype beyond what was initially released.

Anyway, Darkstar apparently is an adventure game created by a number of the talents behind MST3k. Despite the fact that the storyline seems like something that might make the show, its intended to be serious, and with good writing, I suppose it might be good.

Recently, I had reason to check on the Mst3k info website, and I checked the section of the website devoted to what the Brains are currently up too, and noticed this in Joel Hodgson's blub...

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Joel also filmed scenes for a live-action, science-fiction CD-ROM game entitled Darkstar. Those appearing with him in the project include Trace Beaulieu, Frank Conniff, Mary Jo Pehl, Josh "J. Elvis" Weinstein and Beth "Beez" McKeever. It is scheduled to be released in 2004.
So that means the game should see release in 2004, or perhaps by 2005 if there's any major set-backs.

Brian Henry, of the Mst3k website, pretty much confirmed this in this response:

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The game's still being worked on, but there's still been no firm release date set. We should be posting some news on the project in the not-too-distant future.
Hey, any adventure game to look forward too, is a good adventure game in my book. Well, at least until I get to play it. Then I can complain endlessly how I wasted my money.

I enjoy that kind of thing, although for the life of me, I can't say as to why...

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Old 04-17-2004, 06:55 AM   #2
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Yet another FMV space adventure, hey I'm not saying it's a bad thing
As long as they manage to cancel these out-of-place looking characters
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Old 04-17-2004, 02:08 PM   #3
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Does this game have any relation to John Carpenter's movie with the same title?
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Old 04-17-2004, 02:10 PM   #4
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By MST3k you mean mystery science theatre 3000, right?

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No, it actually refers to Many Silly Trumpets, 3 Kinds.
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Old 04-17-2004, 03:01 PM   #6
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By MST3k you mean mystery science theatre 3000, right?

wtf
Yes, I meant Mystery Science Theater 3000, and yes by some appearances, the game does look like something that would end up on the show.

Especially Joel's character, who doesn't look very fetching with his long thin mustache. I half expect him to don black and tie the first available female lead to some railroad tracks.

But no matter...

I am still hopefull for this show, and I'm looking forward too it with great enthusiam.

Really, I'm not kidding this time. Heck, I'm sure I'll enjoy at least as much as I enjoyed Syberia II.

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Old 04-17-2004, 06:26 PM   #7
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Hmmm that is interesting news - I had this one noted a ways back, but then it was no action for so long - I figured it was killed.

Maybe not
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Old 04-17-2004, 06:43 PM   #8
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It's on my radar now! I love cheesy sci-fi films, so this game looks like it's right up my alley.
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Old 04-17-2004, 07:05 PM   #9
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Oh, wow! That game looks like crap.
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Old 04-17-2004, 07:37 PM   #10
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've been waiting for this for quite some time.
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Old 04-23-2008, 06:36 AM   #11
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New intro page at http://www.darkstar.gs/ shows that this game is coming out around Christmas this year!!! I have been excited about this game since 2005!
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Holy thread (and game) resurrection, Batman. Judging by the recent news on that site, they seem on track.
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