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Activision Brings Back Sierra To Publish New King's Quest & Games By Indie Developers

JenniferJennifer Moderator
edited January 2015 in General Chat

Activision has brought sierra.com back online and created a teaser video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzIoQLAmEs0

When Telltale announced they had lost the King’s Quest license, the article that announced the cancellation stated that Activision had their own plans for the series. I hope this has something to do with it.

A post on Twitter by GameTrailers TV's Geoff Keighley points towards it:

Credible reports coming in that @theoddgentlemen is working on a new King's Quest game. #sierra #gamescom

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  • xboxplayer_12xboxplayer_12

    My Mum was a big fan of the old King's Quest games back in the day. I'll be interested to see what a new one would be like.

  • Blind SniperBlind Sniper Moderator

    I've never played a King's Quest game before, but I am familiar with a few other Sierra titles and I'm curious as to what this will result in.

  • WarpSpeedWarpSpeed

    That's a really short teaser. They say more will be revealed at Gamescom 2014, so I guess we'll find out next week. Meanwhile, "A gentleman never tells."

  • Blind SniperBlind Sniper Moderator

    I figured that was just them showing off the future opening video for the logo as opposed to a video constructed solely as a teaser.

    WarpSpeed posted: »

    That's a really short teaser. They say more will be revealed at Gamescom 2014, so I guess we'll find out next week. Meanwhile, "A gentleman never tells."

  • xboxplayer_12xboxplayer_12

    I played a few of the Police Quest games. Not really my thing though.

    Blind Sniper posted: »

    I've never played a King's Quest game before, but I am familiar with a few other Sierra titles and I'm curious as to what this will result in.

  • CrazyGeorgeCrazyGeorge Banned

    King's Quest... GOD thanks for making me feel old.

  • thesporkmanthesporkman

    http://www.joystiq.com/2014/08/12/report-resurrected-sierra-working-on-kings-quest-and-geome/

    In development by the beloved and quirky studio The Odd Gentlemen (The Misadventures of PB Winterbottom), King's Quest is a fully reimagined version of the fan-favorite Sierra game fit for both the old and new generation of King's Quest players. Huge fans of the original King's Quest series, The Odd Gentlemen are crafting a charming new adventure with an awe-inspiring art style, engaging puzzles, and a wondrous interactive narrative brimming with humor. In the new story, King Graham – revered as the greatest adventurer to ever live – shares his life's adventures with his curious granddaughter, Gwendolyn. It is through these tales that Gwendolyn discovers the true greatness of her grandfather. King's Quest is expected to make its heralded return in 2015.

  • JenniferJennifer Moderator

    Nice. I really hope King's Quest IX will finally come out this time (it has previously been in pre-production four times before, at four different companies). It will also be interesting to see what other games Activision plans to publish under the Sierra label.

  • Blind SniperBlind Sniper Moderator

    A new Geometry Wars game was also announced.

    Jennifer posted: »

    Nice. I really hope King's Quest IX will finally come out this time (it has previously been in pre-production four times before, at four di

  • thesporkmanthesporkman

    The Odd Gentlemen posted their official blog about the game on their website:

    Today is a great day in the history of The Odd Gentlemen. We are ecstatic to announce that we are working on a new King’s Quest game. We are huge King’s Quest fans, and personally, it is my favorite game series of all time.

    I grew up playing the games at my Uncle’s house, and still remember the joy of discovering you could type in “eat carrot,” and Graham would actually respond. The day when I solved the Cliffs of Logic before my Uncle could was an accomplishment I’m still proud of today. These games were brimming with wonder, humor, engaging puzzles, and delightful gameplay all wrapped up in a charming story for players of all ages to explore. We are proud to continue this tradition in a new and fully reimagined King’s Quest.

    In the new story King Graham – revered as the greatest adventurer to ever live - shares his life’s adventures with his curious granddaughter, Gwendolyn. It is through these tales that Gwendolyn discovers the true greatness of her grandfather.

    We can’t wait to show you more. And Uncle David, thanks for sharing the magic with me all those years ago.

    -Matt Korba, Creative Director King’s Quest & founder of The Odd Gentlemen

    It sounds like they have a lot of love for the franchise, and their hearts are in the right place. I'm cautiously optimistic.

  • Rob_KRob_K

    In case you didn't know of it and if you want to check King's Quest out, you might want to look into the Silver Lining game. Free to play. I haven't played it myself though or the other King's Quest games, so I can't say how good it is in comparison.

    Blind Sniper posted: »

    I've never played a King's Quest game before, but I am familiar with a few other Sierra titles and I'm curious as to what this will result in.

  • Blind SniperBlind Sniper Moderator

    I'm curious as to how that new Geometry Wars game will play out. I recall the second Geometry Wars game on Xbox Live Arcade had some pretty ambitious new ideas and game modes. The second game is also out on iOS, although it's a bit dated and doesn't support retina display, etc.

  • MtnPeakMtnPeak

    Silver Lining was a disgrace and not a real King's Quest game.

    Rob_K posted: »

    In case you didn't know of it and if you want to check King's Quest out, you might want to look into the Silver Lining game. Free to play. I haven't played it myself though or the other King's Quest games, so I can't say how good it is in comparison.

  • MtnPeakMtnPeak
    edited August 2014

    Sierra Online was by far the greatest adventure game company and remains the most influential in adventure game history.

    I hope ActiVision and theoddgentlemen do a great job with this new King's Quest. Very happy to see this. :-)

  • MtnPeakMtnPeak

    Agreed! I love that they seem to have a lot of affection for this great series.

    thesporkman posted: »

    The Odd Gentlemen posted their official blog about the game on their website: Today is a great day in the history of The Odd Gentlemen

  • MtnPeakMtnPeak
    edited August 2014

    News: http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2014/08/16/sierra-s-new-king-s-quest-won-t-be-a-point-and-click-adventure.aspx

    It will be adventure game.

  • JenniferJennifer Moderator
    edited August 2014

    I'm glad about this. I really don't mind if it's completely mouse controlled or not (Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures is my favorite Telltale season, and it's controlled by mouse and keyboard or joystick), but I'm really glad they're still intending to make it an adventure game (hopefully with some fun puzzles).

    The plot line of the new King's Quest sounds perfect to me too. Graham is telling stories to his granddaughter, so we'll get to see what the Graham clan has been up to since Mask of Eternity. But, we'll still get to play as a younger Graham, which should be fun. It's could be the best of both worlds, both a sequel and somewhat of a reboot in one. :)

    I also never played a Geometry Wars game (although I think I will in anticipation of this), but the Sierra brand seems like a good fit since Sierra published Geometry Wars Galaxies. I wonder if they plan to publish any other new games based on franchises that Sierra had published in the past.

    MtnPeak posted: »

    News: http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2014/08/16/sierra-s-new-king-s-quest-won-t-be-a-point-and-click-adventure.aspx It will be adventure game.

  • WarpSpeedWarpSpeed

    I keep having these visions of, "Choose from 16 different artillery types and help King Graham mow down those revolting peasants!" So as long as we don't get that.....

    MtnPeak posted: »

    News: http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2014/08/16/sierra-s-new-king-s-quest-won-t-be-a-point-and-click-adventure.aspx It will be adventure game.

  • Blind SniperBlind Sniper Moderator

    I think they have it on Xbox for around 5/10 dollars, or on iOS for a few dollars. I highly recommend Geometry Wars 2, as it's one of my favorite twin stick shooters.

    Jennifer posted: »

    I'm glad about this. I really don't mind if it's completely mouse controlled or not (Wallace & Gromit's Grand Adventures is my favorite

  • JenniferJennifer Moderator

    Well, it looks like they'll be releasing indie games that haven't had a Sierra connection before as well. This puzzle platformer, Shiftlings, looks like it could be a lot of fun.

    Shiftlings

  • JenniferJennifer Moderator
    edited May 2015

    King's Quest Voice cast

    Woo! The voice cast has been announced for King's Quest, and they've got a great lineup. Christopher Lloyd, Tom Kenny, Wallace Shawn, Josh Keaton, Maggie Elizabeth Jones and Zelda Williams. :)

    And, yes, Christopher Lloyd will be playing the older King Graham. I really didn’t expect that, but it’s so perfect. :)

  • kiwi_walking_deadkiwi_walking_dead

    Christopher Lloyd! I love that guy.

    Jennifer posted: »

    King's Quest Voice cast Woo! The voice cast has been announced for King's Quest, and they've got a great lineup. Christopher Lloyd, Tom

  • kiwi_walking_deadkiwi_walking_dead

    Never played King's Quest before. I might check it out. I have heard its really good.

  • xboxplayer_12xboxplayer_12

    I played a few of the originals. Wasn't really my thing as a kid, but I might try them out again.

    kiwi_walking_dead posted: »

    Never played King's Quest before. I might check it out. I have heard its really good.

  • ClemRangerClemRanger
    edited May 2015

    I just hope there are no more fiendishly hard puzzles in the reboot (i.e. don't find a boot on a random screen in the desert, and end up being trapped in a cellar hours later). The stories and characters are strong enough to stand on their own.

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