Rumours of Jack Black, Rock n' Roll and Double Fine turn out to be true - Page 5

DustyShinigami · 06-04-2009, 12:54 PM

Great, it looks like Activision are gonna sue Double Fine and prevent the games' release.

Intrepid Homoludens · 06-04-2009, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Gazzoid

Great, it looks like Activision are gonna sue Double Fine and prevent the games' release.

LOL! Update on the story:

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Double Fine president Tim Schafer passed the following comment on to GameSpot: "Hey, if Activision liked it, then they should have put a ring on it. Oh great, now Beyonce is going to sue me too."

I hope the suit doesn't happen. Good luck to Tim and his team.

YarTTomlliw · 06-14-2009, 05:32 PM

Love the comment!

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On the plus side, here's some interesting news out of the Brutal Legend camp I stumbled across ...

http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/14/di...-by-tim-curry/

Sounds like Gabriel Knight himself will be poking his head into the camp of Heavy Metal!!!

Ninja Dodo · 07-23-2009, 12:01 AM

Legal basis or no, Activision should be ashamed of themselves.

I want to play Starcraft 2 and maybe Modern Warfare 2 when they come out but I really don't want to support Activision with my money. Too bad there's no way to give directly to the developers.

Marduk · 07-23-2009, 03:14 AM

TBH is activision want to fight Electronic Arts on any front I'm ok with it. If Activision do still own the rights why is EA publishing it, anyway?

Ninja Dodo · 07-23-2009, 07:34 AM

Activision dropped the title after they took over Vivendi because they had no interest in publishing anything that couldn't be "exploited on an annual or near-annual basis".

Then EA decided to publish it and now that it's actually getting a lot of hype Activision wants it back.

Whether or not their suit has any legal basis (which I doubt) is frankly irrelevant as their behaviour is completely unethical, no better than patent-trolling... If EA or someone else hadn't stepped in, Brutal Legend would be sitting in the archive of abandoned projects right now.

Marduk · 07-24-2009, 12:48 PM

I sincerely wish somebody had stepped in. As soon as EA appear on the scene of any developer they rapidly head down the pan.

DustyShinigami · 07-31-2009, 02:26 AM

More on Activision vs. Double Fine. I really fear for Double Fine and Brutal Legend. I really hope Activision doesn't win this, otherwise we may not be getting Brutal Legend this October.

Henke · 08-02-2009, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Gazzoid

More on Activision vs. Double Fine. I really fear for Double Fine and Brutal Legend. I really hope Activision doesn't win this, otherwise we may not be getting Brutal Legend this October.

This is as ridiculous as it can possibly get.

Ninja Dodo · 08-06-2009, 12:36 PM

It appears the spectacle between EA and Activision is over. Having ended in a settlement seems to suggest their suit may have had legal basis OR it could just mean that EA and Doublefine wanted to avoid a long and unnecessary legal battle which might delay the game even if they were going to win...

Either way I still think Activision has demonstrated a monumental lack of class in this.

DustyShinigami · 08-09-2009, 03:32 AM

It looks like the track listing, for in the game, has been released and according to this, it will feature 100 tracks in total.

Ninja Dodo · 08-09-2009, 04:30 AM

If they were going to have Tenacious D songs I think it's odd they didn't pick any from the vastly superior first album, though at least Master Exploder is one of the more decent songs on the second one.

Henke · 08-09-2009, 09:34 PM

Impressive. VERY impressive.

This is way more then the standard bands that one knew were going to be heard in the game. I never dreamed there would be some "old-school" stuff from Enslaved and Emperor to mention a few. This really is to cool for words.

DustyShinigami · 08-10-2009, 12:39 PM

OK, there's actually 107 tracks. Here's an amusing video of Tim Schafer trying to solve a Rubik's Cube whilst the musical director reads out the list.

Trumgottist · 08-12-2009, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by The NY Times article linked to by Gamasutra linked to by Nija Dodo

Electronic Arts has spent millions promoting the game, which has been featured on gaming Web sites and prominently displayed at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, known as E3.

Wow. Let's just hope it pays off. Schafer has a great track record making games, but not so much in selling them.

Henke · 08-19-2009, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Trumgottist

Wow. Let's just hope it pays off. Schafer has a great track record making games, but not so much in selling them.

I've heard that Full Throttle sold large amount of copies. But granted that's just one of his titles.

DustyShinigami · 08-30-2009, 04:44 AM

For anyone who cares, the achievements have been revealed.

DustyShinigami · 09-16-2009, 03:33 PM

Brutal Legend intro.

Henke · 09-17-2009, 03:22 PM

Ha ha, that was great.

Time for me to go buy a new console. I think I settle for an Xbox 360 (rather play Alan Wake then Heavy Rain).

DustyShinigami · 09-18-2009, 02:14 AM

I was waiting for the demo yesterday, which should've arrived on the PSN and XBLA, but it turns out it was only available for the people who pre-ordered the game from GameStop. Mmkay...

Anyway, Henke, if you do get a 360 with XBL, we could join up and battle other players in multiplayer.

06-04-2009, 12:54 PM	#81
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06-14-2009, 05:32 PM	#83
YarTTomlliw Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 8	Love the comment! . On the plus side, here's some interesting news out of the Brutal Legend camp I stumbled across ... http://www.joystiq.com/2009/06/14/di...-by-tim-curry/ Sounds like Gabriel Knight himself will be poking his head into the camp of Heavy Metal!!! Share Share this post on Twitter

07-23-2009, 12:01 AM	#84
Ninja Dodo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,459	Legal basis or no, Activision should be ashamed of themselves. I want to play Starcraft 2 and maybe Modern Warfare 2 when they come out but I really don't want to support Activision with my money. Too bad there's no way to give directly to the developers. Share Share this post on Twitter

07-23-2009, 03:14 AM	#85
Marduk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: You want to know where I live? Are you some kind of stalker? Posts: 279	TBH is activision want to fight Electronic Arts on any front I'm ok with it. If Activision do still own the rights why is EA publishing it, anyway? Share Share this post on Twitter

07-23-2009, 07:34 AM	#86
Ninja Dodo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,459	Activision dropped the title after they took over Vivendi because they had no interest in publishing anything that couldn't be "exploited on an annual or near-annual basis". Then EA decided to publish it and now that it's actually getting a lot of hype Activision wants it back. Whether or not their suit has any legal basis (which I doubt) is frankly irrelevant as their behaviour is completely unethical, no better than patent-trolling... If EA or someone else hadn't stepped in, Brutal Legend would be sitting in the archive of abandoned projects right now. Share Share this post on Twitter

07-24-2009, 12:48 PM	#87
Marduk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: You want to know where I live? Are you some kind of stalker? Posts: 279	I sincerely wish somebody had stepped in. As soon as EA appear on the scene of any developer they rapidly head down the pan. Share Share this post on Twitter

07-31-2009, 02:26 AM	#88
DustyShinigami The Quiet One Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Staffordshire, UK Posts: 1,986	More on Activision vs. Double Fine. I really fear for Double Fine and Brutal Legend. I really hope Activision doesn't win this, otherwise we may not be getting Brutal Legend this October. 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

08-06-2009, 12:36 PM	#90
Ninja Dodo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,459	It appears the spectacle between EA and Activision is over. Having ended in a settlement seems to suggest their suit may have had legal basis OR it could just mean that EA and Doublefine wanted to avoid a long and unnecessary legal battle which might delay the game even if they were going to win... Either way I still think Activision has demonstrated a monumental lack of class in this. Share Share this post on Twitter Last edited by Ninja Dodo; 08-06-2009 at 12:49 PM.

08-09-2009, 03:32 AM	#91
DustyShinigami The Quiet One Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Staffordshire, UK Posts: 1,986	Track Listing It looks like the track listing, for in the game, has been released and according to this, it will feature 100 tracks in total. 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

08-09-2009, 04:30 AM	#92
Ninja Dodo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 2,459	If they were going to have Tenacious D songs I think it's odd they didn't pick any from the vastly superior first album, though at least Master Exploder is one of the more decent songs on the second one. Share Share this post on Twitter

08-09-2009, 09:34 PM	#93
Henke Headbanger Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The North Posts: 2,233	Impressive. VERY impressive. This is way more then the standard bands that one knew were going to be heard in the game. I never dreamed there would be some "old-school" stuff from Enslaved and Emperor to mention a few. This really is to cool for words. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ NP: Botanicula, Catherine, Dear Esther, Okami

08-10-2009, 12:39 PM	#94
DustyShinigami The Quiet One Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Staffordshire, UK Posts: 1,986	OK, there's actually 107 tracks. Here's an amusing video of Tim Schafer trying to solve a Rubik's Cube whilst the musical director reads out the list. 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

08-30-2009, 04:44 AM	#97
DustyShinigami The Quiet One Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Staffordshire, UK Posts: 1,986	For anyone who cares, the achievements have been revealed. 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

09-16-2009, 03:33 PM	#98
DustyShinigami The Quiet One Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Staffordshire, UK Posts: 1,986	Brutal Legend intro. 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

09-17-2009, 03:22 PM	#99
Henke Headbanger Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The North Posts: 2,233	Ha ha, that was great. Time for me to go buy a new console. I think I settle for an Xbox 360 (rather play Alan Wake then Heavy Rain). Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ NP: Botanicula, Catherine, Dear Esther, Okami

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09-18-2009, 02:14 AM	#100
DustyShinigami The Quiet One Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Staffordshire, UK Posts: 1,986	I was waiting for the demo yesterday, which should've arrived on the PSN and XBLA, but it turns out it was only available for the people who pre-ordered the game from GameStop. Mmkay... Anyway, Henke, if you do get a 360 with XBL, we could join up and battle other players in multiplayer. 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