Darth NeoVenom Posted February 7, 2003 Share Posted February 7, 2003 I've saw online that they are coming out with a Zak McKracken 2. I believe it is not going to be made by Lucasarts, but by Zak fans themselves. I can't wait to see how that will turn out. EDIT: I wish they can make a Maniac Mansion 3. I love Graphic Adventure games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scabb Posted February 8, 2003 Share Posted February 8, 2003 I think there have been a couple of Zak 2 projects actually, but it's late and I'm too tired to do the research. I know one was released, but in the German language only, which may or may not be good news to you. Have a look around, type it into google etc - I definitely downloaded it and it looked and ran like the original, with a nice update to the interface (like Monkey Island received when it was placed on a shiny disc). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth NeoVenom Posted February 8, 2003 Author Share Posted February 8, 2003 I believe i did played the Zak McKracken German version, I download it but I couldn't understand a word they were saying. The graphic on that game is really nice:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucket-o'-mudd Posted February 9, 2003 Share Posted February 9, 2003 I think on the website for it (which I don't know where it is) the developer said he wasn't going to translate it into English for fear of getting into trouble with Lucasarts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemon Head Posted February 9, 2003 Share Posted February 9, 2003 ZM2: Between Time and Space ZM and the Alien Rockstars Err...Something German Anyway, that's all I could find, the second one looks spectacular. There used to be another one hosted by adventure gamer but i can't find it any more, oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth NeoVenom Posted February 9, 2003 Author Share Posted February 9, 2003 Thankz Lemon Head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scabb Posted February 9, 2003 Share Posted February 9, 2003 Originally posted by Lemon Head There used to be another one hosted by adventure gamer but i can't find it any more, oh well. I think "Alien Rockstars" was hosted by AdventureGamers. Either that, or they just quit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemon Head Posted February 9, 2003 Share Posted February 9, 2003 Originally posted by scabb I think "Alien Rockstars" was hosted by AdventureGamers. I think it's just possible that you're right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabez Posted February 9, 2003 Share Posted February 9, 2003 Yeah, the Alien Rockstars thing looks ace. Wouldn’t be surprised if LEC stopped it, though. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scabb Posted February 10, 2003 Share Posted February 10, 2003 Yes, so KEEP QUIET! I never realised how much people love Zak McKracken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth NeoVenom Posted February 10, 2003 Author Share Posted February 10, 2003 I use to play Zak McKracken on my Commodore 64 all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemon Head Posted February 10, 2003 Share Posted February 10, 2003 Me too, what a guy. [shamless_plug]See my review here[/shameless_plug] sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien426 Posted February 10, 2003 Share Posted February 10, 2003 This Alex Ashby guy who wrote the review shamelessly uses your e-mail address! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scabb Posted February 10, 2003 Share Posted February 10, 2003 Originally posted by Alien426 This Alex Ashby guy who wrote the review shamelessly uses your e-mail address! Tee. Alex Ashby. That's a name so crazy it's surely made up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabez Posted February 10, 2003 Share Posted February 10, 2003 Originally posted by scabb Yes, so KEEP QUIET! I'd be surprised if they didn't know about it already. I hear they keep a pretty keen ear aimed at the fan community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemon Head Posted February 10, 2003 Share Posted February 10, 2003 Originally posted by scabb Tee. Alex Ashby. That's a name so crazy it's surely made up It's just my handle for when I want to do anonymous work, not like when I'm on here and I can use my real name freely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scabb Posted February 10, 2003 Share Posted February 10, 2003 Originally posted by Gabez I'd be surprised if they didn't know about it already. I hear they keep a pretty keen ear aimed at the fan community. Yeah, I know LucasArts have a user account that they use to browse anonymously, don't ask me how, I think it was Metallus who posted it. That's another good reason not to announce a game before you've even started producing it (eg Legends of Lechuck). The guy who made 'Night of the Hermit' defied LucasArts because he kept quiet about his project. The other reasons being that you don't get badgered constantly by people saying "Is it ready yet", you don't get moaned at when you decide "not" to do the projects (eg Zak 2 Rockstars doesn't seem to be progressing), and there's no pressure; pressure being an evil thing when it comes to volountary work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alien426 Posted February 11, 2003 Share Posted February 11, 2003 But without some supportive and encouraging mails to keep you going it can get pretty agonizing to finish a project once the initial pep has worn off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannar85 Posted February 11, 2003 Share Posted February 11, 2003 Originally posted by scabb I think there have been a couple of Zak 2 projects actually, but it's late and I'm too tired to do the research. I know one was released, but in the German language only, which may or may not be good news to you. Have a look around, type it into google etc - I definitely downloaded it and it looked and ran like the original, with a nice update to the interface (like Monkey Island received when it was placed on a shiny disc). It's being translated into several languages at the time being, or that's at least what I got knowledge of. The creator used backgrounds and sprites from Zak256... Originally posted by scabb I think "Alien Rockstars" was hosted by AdventureGamers. Either that, or they just quit. Yeah. It was. I'm looking farward to it, even though, not so helpful crew... They won't share any secrets... I hope there will be an original sequel of Zak though. Man, I loved the game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scabb Posted February 11, 2003 Share Posted February 11, 2003 Originally posted by Alien426 But without some supportive and encouraging mails to keep you going it can get pretty agonizing to finish a project once the initial pep has worn off. Yes, I suppose it does have it's disadvantages too. Still, you could make a few posts in forums and maybe share a few details in chat rooms, and the encouragement would be there with LucasArts none the wiser. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemon Head Posted February 11, 2003 Share Posted February 11, 2003 word gets around far quicker than we might think, it sounds a little paranoid but LucasArts has had a big crackdown on fan games recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scabb Posted February 11, 2003 Share Posted February 11, 2003 Originally posted by Lemon Head word gets around far quicker than we might think, it sounds a little paranoid but LucasArts has had a big crackdown on fan games recently. Yes, I recall "Legends of Lechuck" and "Fate of Monkey Island 2" having their production halted a few years back, and then there's the whole ScummVM fiasco. I think LucasArts are calming down a bit now due to the backlash caused by their cease and desist letters. I know there were a few mentions of the cancelled games in PC Gamer, and even non-Lucas-fans wrote in complaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemon Head Posted February 11, 2003 Share Posted February 11, 2003 i'm not surprised, it was completely uncalled for in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elTee Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 They never stopped my MIE thing. I'm still slowly making that, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrik Posted February 14, 2003 Share Posted February 14, 2003 Yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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