Marek Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 I have the English-version-with-Dutch-subtitles right here on my desk. Then again, it may be an advance copy for the press. But I doubt it, since I've seen the game in stores at some places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pollo Posted July 1, 2003 Share Posted July 1, 2003 FRS in Eindhoven (Heuvel Gallerie) have the game, I've had it in my hands this very afternoon (didn't buy it though, like Firefoot I prefer a full English game). I've also seen it in a different shop but I can't remember offhand which. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAR Posted July 2, 2003 Share Posted July 2, 2003 As promised Runaway is out in English language version but only has Dutch subtitles. Firefoot please accept my apoligies you were right. best regards SAR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twifkak Posted July 2, 2003 Share Posted July 2, 2003 English language -- as in, it has English voices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curacao Posted July 2, 2003 Share Posted July 2, 2003 yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysbreker Posted July 2, 2003 Share Posted July 2, 2003 I spotted Runaway today at the local intertoys for 45 euro's I didn't buy it, but that had more to do with my current financial status and the fact that I will be going to hungary next friday for 3 weeks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAR Posted July 2, 2003 Share Posted July 2, 2003 Yes English voices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decibelio Posted July 2, 2003 Share Posted July 2, 2003 You can also preorder the US version of Runaway for 08/2003 at http://www.chipsbits.com . The price is $28.95, costs for shipment not included. So the total price will probably match that of the English version with dutch subtitles, ysbreker spotted at intertoys (45 euro). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefoot Posted July 2, 2003 Share Posted July 2, 2003 Man, some posts while I was away, a survey of replies: Originally posted by decibelio these were gamershell.com's release dates, mind you . But I think they meant the full English version that you demand. I still don't understand that the English version isn't released while the Dutch version is... And that one is based on the English version... Originally posted by curacao First of all, as far as I know, there's been no official Runaway demo released; you're almost certainly playing the leaked and unofficial alpha version which many sites have claimed is a demo. Second of all, if that *is* the version you're playing, it doesn't contain any speech, so don't worry about it. It ain't a bug. Ok... someone must have misunderstood me when I explained my problem on the Benelux version of the Runaway forums... Makes me a bit more happy about the full game... Originally posted by Wersus "This item will be released on 25 July, 2003." That's from amazon.co.uk. Seems like it's gonna be a while till we get our hands on Runaway =/. Argh... And I was planning on playing it on my holiday... *sob* Originally posted by SAR Iam also from holland and I looked in every free record shop and there is NO WAY that the English version with Dutch subtitles is out, I also asked the clerk and he confirmed. So Firefoot please give me the free record shop location where you found this game and I will call them to ask if this is true. At first it is Firefoot... I'm no diner! And second, if you don't trust my word (since I've seen him taking out the CDs of the rack) go ahead and call them: Free Recordshop Vlaardingen: 010-4355565 Originally posted by SAR Runaway is out in English language version but only has Dutch subtitles. Firefoot please accept my apoligies you were right. Accepted... And I've been told that the menu items and the inventory items are also in Dutch and can't be switched off... So you have to live with inventaris... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decibelio Posted July 2, 2003 Share Posted July 2, 2003 Firefoot, why the complete English version hasn't been released yet is beyond me either. I just guess it's more a financial issue than a technical because they must have already made the English voice-overs as an English version with Dutch subtitles is available like you and others stated. I could imagine that Pendulo Studios has some troubles in finding a publisher for Runaway in the UK. Don't know if I'm right, but I think Pendulo had financial problems like this before so at first it was not clear whether they could release Runaway at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amishler Posted July 2, 2003 Share Posted July 2, 2003 Actually, Runaway has a publisher for both the UK (GMX) and US (Tri-Synergy) releases, so that's not the holdup. There was an article on AGers before it went down about some legal obstacle to the English release (though it apparently doesn't apply in Holland). Forum speculation at the time was that it had something to do with rights to the name "Runaway," but as far as I know there was never any official clarification on that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decibelio Posted July 2, 2003 Share Posted July 2, 2003 I agree with you then, amishler, those legal affairs are very likely to cause such a holdup. After thinking about that, it also explains why an English version was produced in the first place, because if Pendulo didn't have any publishers in the UK & the US they wouldn't bother investing money in an english-language project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amishler Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 Hmm, it's like Gamespot read our minds. Or our forum. Tri Synergy has announced that Runaway: A Road Adventure is now scheduled to ship in early August. No word on the GMX-published UK edition, but I would imagine it will release about the same time. It's funny, because the blurb also mentions that Runaway has just reached beta, where I thought the English version had been pretty much done and gathering dust for ages. And no mention whatsoever of delays due to legal issues. I'm so confused. Oh well, as long as the game ends up in my hands, I care very little about the path it takes to get there. And it sounds like it's on its way! EDIT: There are two new movies on Gamespot as well. You need to be a GS Complete subscriber to view them, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decibelio Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 Now, at last you'll get to play that terrific game . Even though some strange facts about its production may remain unknown *plays x-files intro music* . I'm replaying Runaway at the moment, it's just that I still remember most of the puzzles *sob*. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefoot Posted July 3, 2003 Share Posted July 3, 2003 Well... we wait... and wait... Why haven't they just released the full English version here in Holland... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remixor Posted July 6, 2003 Share Posted July 6, 2003 Originally posted by decibelio the game takes place in the USA Anyone else find this ironic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decibelio Posted July 6, 2003 Share Posted July 6, 2003 Alright, the story of this game is set in the USA, if that's what you meant. Satisfied ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wersus Posted July 7, 2003 Share Posted July 7, 2003 Where can i find the english demo now? Can't remember where I downloaded it to my old computer... Or was there ever an english demo? Have i played some foreing language demo for some reason? were there even a demo? am i going crazy and was the demo just my imagination? Maybe it never happened... Maybe there's just a conspiracy trying to fool me! Or have they just taken the demo off their website? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decibelio Posted July 7, 2003 Share Posted July 7, 2003 http://www.gamesdomain.com/demos/demo/1511.html for example. But it's not really a demo, read curacao's post: Originally posted by curacao First of all, as far as I know, there's been no official Runaway demo released; you're almost certainly playing the leaked and unofficial alpha version which many sites have claimed is a demo. Second of all, if that *is* the version you're playing, it doesn't contain any speech, so don't worry about it. It ain't a bug. And you still need True Motion Codec (for download at GamersHell.com) in order to get it to work, as Firefoot already mentioned. Still want to try it out ? Read Homoludens' Runaway thread for info on the demo at GamersHell.com (seems to be a different one but pretty lame according to him). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaf Posted July 7, 2003 Share Posted July 7, 2003 I just bought the Spanish re-release on DVD-ROM, supposedly with remastered videos and new dialogues... and all just for 9.95 € Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefoot Posted July 7, 2003 Share Posted July 7, 2003 Originally posted by jaf I just bought the Spanish re-release on DVD-ROM, supposedly with remastered videos and new dialogues... and all just for 9.95 € *missing the pan smilie* I wanna play too... but the English one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decibelio Posted July 9, 2003 Share Posted July 9, 2003 Originally posted by jaf I just bought the Spanish re-release on DVD-ROM, supposedly with remastered videos and new dialogues... and all just for 9.95 € Sounds great . Have fun, jaf! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amishler Posted July 9, 2003 Share Posted July 9, 2003 I read somewhere--Pendulo's site, I think--that the new voiceovers feature the Spanish voice of Angelina Jolie (i.e., the actress who dubs Angelina Jolie's lines into Spanish) as Gina. And yes, that's the most significant thing all I can contribute to this conversation at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefoot Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 ARGH!!!!! ARGH!!!!! ARGH!!!!! This item will be released on 5 September, 2003. You may order it now and we will dispatch it to you when we receive it from our supplier. Please note that release dates are subject to change. Amazon.co.uk And I was happy that the 25th of July was só close... 5th of September is way past my holidays... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloodsent Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Question. Is this the type of game you can die in and have to return to a saved game spot, or is it like Syberia and the Monkey Island games? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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