Al Lowe back in business?

insane_cobra · 05-02-2006, 10:42 PM

Sounds like it.

lostwolfe · 05-03-2006, 09:03 AM

that would be excellent - if he is.

Gonchi · 05-03-2006, 12:17 PM

I hope he does, I love his games.

Captain Blondebeard · 05-03-2006, 06:49 PM

My nipples are hard already.

05-03-2006, 06:51 PM

Whenever a statement like this ends in a question mark, it's highly unlikely to happen. Even though this is probably true.

frantici · 05-03-2006, 10:41 PM

Hi,

As a member of Al Lowe's cyberjoke mailingslist i recieved this info yesterday.

>I have some very special news that I want to share with you but cannot ...at least until next week. But, since word has gotten out on the Net already, I can at least point you to the site that leaked the news. I promise to give you the full story next Tuesday:
http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/new...php?story=9143

So i think this is the real thing .. can we hope/pray that vivendi or whatever copyright holder will be giving him back Larry ?

Signing off
Frantic Illusion

insane_cobra · 05-03-2006, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SamNMax

Whenever a statement like this ends in a question mark, it's highly unlikely to happen. Even though this is probably true.

Just look at the hints in that letter, could it be any more obvious? He's back.

BerserkerTails · 05-03-2006, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by frantici

can we hope/pray that vivendi or whatever copyright holder will be giving him back Larry?

Probably not, considering the proximity of the release of Magna Cum Laude, and the fact that Vivendi may still have plans for the franchise.

But, needless to say, this is exciting news. Al Lowe is a great game designer, and I'm sure whatever he puts out will be amazing.

kelmer · 05-03-2006, 11:36 PM

Al lowe is one of my most favorite designers (if not the most). Leisure Suit Larry 6 and 7, apart from broadly underestimated and mistaken as male chauvinist games, had some of the best designs in an adventure ever, and they were terribly funny.

A partner from my website contacted Al regarding the matter (he's always been a very kind and receptive person), and he just confirmed that he were to participate in the press conference mentioned (probably because he couldn't say more!).

I just hope it's about a new adventure game...

the gnome · 05-03-2006, 11:55 PM

My nipples (seems like a trend, doesn't it) explode with anticipation. And grace.

Apparently my hovercraft is full of eels too.

Toefur · 05-04-2006, 03:30 AM

This is great. I was never incredibly fond of the Larry games, but the good thing is that Al seems to know what he is on about, especially the things he has said over the last few years. As long as he has the resources and freedom required, I think he might be able to deliver us a good game.

Maybe it won't be an adventure game, though...

Naveed · 05-04-2006, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by kelmer

Leisure Suit Larry 6 and 7, apart from broadly underestimated and mistaken as male chauvinist games, had some of the best designs in an adventure ever, and they were terribly funny.

I have not played Larry 6, but 7 was absolutely hilarious and truly one of the great adventure games also in terms of design. Easter eggs were fun too

insane_cobra · 05-04-2006, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Toefur

Maybe it won't be an adventure game, though...

Phisionauts?

Gonchi · 05-04-2006, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frantici

So i think this is the real thing .. can we hope/pray that vivendi or whatever copyright holder will be giving him back Larry ?

Wouldn't mind another Pharkas game, personally.

That license still belongs to Vivendi, right?

LeisureSuitedLooney · 05-04-2006, 08:33 AM

He replied to an email I sent yesterday, and indeed, he's going back to making games...(dances with joy)

SoccerDude28 · 05-04-2006, 08:47 AM

I couldn't be happier for Al Lowe. He is a very humble and kind person, with a great sense of humor me thinks (although some people don't get the LSL games). I'm so glad he enjoyed Psychonauts and wants more of that type of games in the market. I can only wait in anticipation for what he will come up with

Hamham Chan · 05-04-2006, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the gnome

My nipples (seems like a trend, doesn't it) explode with anticipation. And grace.

Apparently my hovercraft is full of eels too.

Your hovercraft is full of eels, WTF?!
Lol.

Quote:

He replied to an email I sent yesterday, and indeed, he's going back to making games...(dances with joy)

Yay!

Let´s hope that it´s a adventuregame and not some rubbish fps.

insane_cobra · 05-04-2006, 10:25 AM

Or a really cool, funny FPS, like NOLF.

the gnome · 05-04-2006, 11:24 AM

Yes. Full of eels. In true Hungarian-English dictionary fashion. Apparently a Python joke.

Dasilva · 05-04-2006, 11:39 AM

Thank god, finally the Larry name can be restored to glory, and not interactive porn.

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frantici Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 12	He more or less confirmed it in his cyberjoke mailinglist Hi, As a member of Al Lowe's cyberjoke mailingslist i recieved this info yesterday. >I have some very special news that I want to share with you but cannot ...at least until next week. But, since word has gotten out on the Net already, I can at least point you to the site that leaked the news. I promise to give you the full story next Tuesday: http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/new...php?story=9143 So i think this is the real thing .. can we hope/pray that vivendi or whatever copyright holder will be giving him back Larry ? Signing off Frantic Illusion Share Share this post on Twitter

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kelmer Adventure ergo sum Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Santiago de Compostela, Spain Posts: 88	Al lowe is one of my most favorite designers (if not the most). Leisure Suit Larry 6 and 7, apart from broadly underestimated and mistaken as male chauvinist games, had some of the best designs in an adventure ever, and they were terribly funny. A partner from my website contacted Al regarding the matter (he's always been a very kind and receptive person), and he just confirmed that he were to participate in the press conference mentioned (probably because he couldn't say more!). I just hope it's about a new adventure game... Share Share this post on Twitter __________________

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