Thrik Posted January 7, 2008 Possibly my arse. No idea what it actually means, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karimi Posted January 7, 2008 Someone change the thread title until we know what this means Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jake Posted January 7, 2008 Don't be surprised if there's a big "2!!!!" tomorrow, followed by a "1!!!!" the day after, and then a GrumpyGamer.com redesign, or a new flash toon, or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duncan Posted January 7, 2008 Reminds me of this. Can't wait until Joystiq or Kotaku pick this up!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderPeel2001 Posted January 7, 2008 Well, oddly enough, if this actually sends the idea into people's minds and it gets reported as something people want to see on gaming news sites... It might plant a seed in someone's brain at LucasArts. I say; bring on the hysteria! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roderick Posted January 7, 2008 Largest probability lies with the unveiling of Ron's hybrid adventure/RPG project he's been talking about for years. Finally! The last thing we saw were some veyr old screenshots, I believe, years and years ago. I don't even remember where I saw them, of even whether I saw them, or if it was some fever dream of prophecy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marek Posted January 7, 2008 I wouldn't really want anything seeded into anyone's brain at LucasArts. They have the power to ruin amazing properties with horrible sequels. I'm perfectly happy with all the new stuff coming out of Double Fine, Telltale, Autumn Moon, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LOPcagney Posted January 7, 2008 Largest probability lies with the unveiling of Ron's hybrid adventure/RPG project he's been talking about for years. Finally! The last thing we saw were some veyr old screenshots, I believe, years and years ago. I don't even remember where I saw them, of even whether I saw them, or if it was some fever dream of prophecy. Do you know where to find the screenshots? This is the first time I've heard about this and it sounds interresting. And correct me if I'm absolutely, utterly wrong, but wasn't there already a Monkey Island 3? The Curse of Monkey Island? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nappi Posted January 7, 2008 Yes there was, but it probably doesn't count because Ron Gilbert wasn't involved, or something like that. Second number has been revealed! What next? It could be anything.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roderick Posted January 7, 2008 As reported on the site, my guess is that the Buy A Car For Ron Gilbert site finally gathered enough funds. After "1" will come a picture of Ron driving off into the horizon, never to be heard of in the games industry again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmuerte Posted January 7, 2008 I think a name change to: Happygamer Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LOPcagney Posted January 9, 2008 Number 1 is up. Some sick part of me wants him to start counting into the negative integers. Just to fuck with people. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roderick Posted January 9, 2008 Haha, that'd be fantastic =D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roderick Posted January 9, 2008 Holy crap that's awesome! Diablo style gameplay with adventure atmosphere? My god, if the production values are good too this'll be insanely good. What's with the enormous amounts of screaming oneliner-replying people on the Grumpy Gamer site, by the way? They just came out of nowhere, seemingly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nappi Posted January 9, 2008 I am somewhat confused and want know more about this fusion of Monkey Island style adventure and Diablo style RPG. I also wonder which is going to have more emphasis in the game. This image reminds me a bit of Castle Crashers (and O'Chunks from Super Paper Mario) and I kinda hope the graphic style will be similar to that. The character himself doesn't seem very interesting (at least compared the classic adventure game characters, which is unfair to begin with), but it's really way too early to say anything. The name is excellent, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roderick Posted January 9, 2008 Knowing Hothead, and that it's to be an episodic game series, I expect the gameplay to be 'Diablo light', in the same way that Rainslick Precipice is going to be 'Final Fantasy light'. Many adventure elements can easily be implemented in the system. Just think about all the loot you can get from monsters; even Diablo had a lot of adventuring: combining items in the Horadric cube to forge new items, discovering new recipes, stacking chipped gems to get bigger ones... you can create lots of cool puzzles with such a system. And since atmosphere and dialogue can be very important, I look forward to it hugely. I'm as big a Diablo fan as I am an adventure fan (or used to be, anyway), so this title will probably rock. I just hope they can get the gameplay supple enough. The huge thing about Diablo 2 was of course that it was buttery smooth and a bliss to play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nappi Posted January 9, 2008 Yeah, the fact that there are a lot of (what might be considered) adventure elements in practically every RPG game makes me wonder what exactly is it that makes this an RPG-Adventure game (with Monkey Island style adventure elements, to be more specific). Is it just going to be Diablo style gameplay with more puzzles, a traditional adventure game storyline and mechanics with more fighting and level ups, something in between or something completely different? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lechimp Posted April 6, 2022 He even said he was going to announce it on April Fool's Day! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
castorp Posted April 7, 2022 https://grumpygamer.com/april_fools_2022 Those comments under the announcement are a joy of confusion and happiness and lots of confusion. I really like MI3. The old one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
