Cinemaware are back (again) :)

ImmortalA1000 · 11 August 2012, 15:53

I couldn't find this anywhere here (did a search on Cinemaware as a single word) but I would like to bring it to your attention.

They are trying to kickstart development of a HD re-imagining of Wings for PC/iOS devices and Android.

I thought some people may be interested....plus to be honest I was getting sort of fed up with all the stupid comments they're getting on A.ORG like "woah! no Amiga OS4 version then?" pffft. We here are much more sensible here and at least the thread won't descend into a Classic/OS4/MOS piss'n contest right?

Anyway the woman in the videos is really pretty and has nice ample sized bosoms...just like all the Cinemaware games and artwork so worth posting about just for that no?

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...-directors-cut

www.cinemaware.com

adolescent · 11 August 2012, 17:41

Seems more worthy than the Ouya (and we saw where that went). Hopefully they get enough funding to do this.

lordofchaos · 11 August 2012, 18:28

Well this is fantastic news indeed, really hope they manage to get this project off the ground pardon the pun, Love Cinemaware and their style.

emuola · 11 August 2012, 19:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by adolescent

Seems more worthy than the Ouya (and we saw where that went). Hopefully they get enough funding to do this.

Went where?

The BuZZard · 11 August 2012, 19:24

Mmm she's so hot

PS. When italians speak english...my God...luckily my pronunciation is good

adolescent · 11 August 2012, 19:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by emuola

Went where?

$8,596,475

BTW, I went over and read the amiga.org thread. Wow. I'm really glad I quit that place.

Dunny · 11 August 2012, 19:40

URL? I gather that Amiga.org were somewhat derisive of the Ouya?

D.

desiv · 11 August 2012, 19:44

What? No AmigaOS4 port????

:-) Kidding.....

Seriously, I'm all for almost any new (well, in the timing sense) adventure games.
Hopefully this does well (and they do it well) and they can move on to some new content as well...

I just hope they don't measure based on the current "game success" market.
One of the things I'm hoping will come out of this Kickstarter game trend is that I hope we start to see successful and smaller markets..

Games were very successful when they sold just 100,000 copies or so back in the day.
There's no reason that shouldn't be feasible today...

I don't expect adventure games to sell like CoD, but I'm sure there's a market...

desiv

Predseda · 11 August 2012, 20:25

I am a bit skeptical, as this Cinemaware is not the original Cinemaware and the game should be developed by 3rd party. I am not sure if I am interested enough.

desiv · 11 August 2012, 20:33

Here's an interesting quote from the comments section of the Kickstarter.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cinemaware

The original Wings was actually put together in record time, due to financial pressures. It was the last title that Cinemaware published in its original incarnation. Many potential game design ideas were left out, and we will be looking to bring back a few. You can count on at least one new arcade/mini-game section, as well as expanded story elements, RPG aspects, characters and more missions overall.

So, some of the "new" stuff might be old stuff that didn't make it...

Sounds more and more interesting....

desiv

moijk · 11 August 2012, 21:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by desiv

Here's an interesting quote from the comments section of the Kickstarter.

So, some of the "new" stuff might be old stuff that didn't make it...

Sounds more and more interesting....

desiv

Well, i'm not playing such game on anything without a physical controller, and i don't own a windows machine. if they just had a linux or os x version.

desiv · 11 August 2012, 22:08

Understood there.
I'd much prefer a Linux version too...

Just economics at that point. Many kickstarters have gone for Mac/Linux with the "stretch" goals, so you never know....
I'll be watching to see how they progress..

desiv

gibs · 12 August 2012, 02:32

They have already spent 1000$ for the girl.

Arnaud Blacher : French accent lol
http://www.mobygames.com/developer/s...loperId,45601/

pubzombie · 12 August 2012, 04:07

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...-directors-cut
Yay
One of my fave ever games gets a reboot - lets hope it's a good as its forefather....

Backed but only cheapskate @ 30 bucks

Edit oooops just seen the other thread.
Delete if needed

msantos · 12 August 2012, 05:14

ohhh my god!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

rare_j · 12 August 2012, 09:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by adolescent

BTW, I went over and read the amiga.org thread. Wow. I'm really glad I quit that place.

Yes, same here.

Bamiga2002 · 12 August 2012, 11:10

Anyone noticed that cleavage? Damn where's the zipper opener when you need one

gimbal · 12 August 2012, 11:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bamiga2002

Anyone noticed that cleavage? Damn where's the zipper opener when you need one

How can you not notice it I wonder!!! Good way to get people to just yell "shut up and take my money!"

pubzombie · 12 August 2012, 15:02

I didn't hear a word she said,
The German guys were great too - for totally different reasons! Anybody else backed?
It seems to be going slower than others I have backed?
Merge threads?

kriz · 12 August 2012, 18:04

But $350.000 ? Seems way too much for me ..

pubzombie · 12 August 2012, 20:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by kriz

But $350.000 ? Seems way too much for me ..

Yeh I thought that. I hope they get it but it does seem a lot - I would be happy to play the original under emulation on iOs like Defender of the Crown.
Saying that for that price I hope they sort controls out for touch devices or I'll be grabbing the pc version.
They need to get moving with some advertising/pr

kriz · 12 August 2012, 21:32

yeah, i love Wings, and a update would be excellent .. Just in HD wuld be enough really

desiv · 12 August 2012, 21:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by moijk

Well, i'm not playing such game on anything without a physical controller, and i don't own a windows machine. if they just had a linux or os x version.

Good news, they are listening.
From an update on their Kickstarter page today:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cinemaware

We heard you loud and clear!
Mac & Linux versions will now be developed in conjunction with the original Windows PC version!

When you think about it, it's not bad. Those have been "stretch goals" on some of the other retro kickstarters. Give us an extra $50,000 or $100,000 and we'll do Linux or OSX. But this is included in the basic package for this.
So far, so good.

desiv

Emu Amiga · 13 August 2012, 11:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImmortalA1000

I couldn't find this anywhere here (did a search on Cinemaware as a single word) but I would like to bring it to your attention.

They are trying to kickstart development of a HD re-imagining of Wings for PC/iOS devices and Android.

I thought some people may be interested....plus to be honest I was getting sort of fed up with all the stupid comments they're getting on A.ORG like "woah! no Amiga OS4 version then?" pffft. We here are much more sensible here and at least the thread won't descend into a Classic/OS4/MOS piss'n contest right?

Anyway the woman in the videos is really pretty and has nice ample sized bosoms...just like all the Cinemaware games and artwork so worth posting about just for that no?

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...-directors-cut

www.cinemaware.com

I was going to create a thread specifically for this title, but you beat me to it

. I know alot of old-school amiga users probably have played this game back in the day. So far they are having some success with their funding effort, but i am a bit worried that this project might not be fully funded in the next 28 days. If you can, please donate to this kickstarter.

Today they announced that they are working on not only a PC version, but also a Mac and Linux and iOS versions. I am not associated with this project, I'm just an old-school fan of Cinemaware that would like to see good classic games get realeased rather than the (mostly) crappy ones that come out today. I currently emulate the amiga on my PC. Thanks for reading my wall of text and your time.

Emu Amiga · 13 August 2012, 11:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by moijk

Well, i'm not playing such game on anything without a physical controller, and i don't own a windows machine. if they just had a linux or os x version.

Today they announced a Mac and Linux version to be developed along with the PC/iOS/Android.

Quote:

Originally Posted by desiv

Good news, they are listening.
From an update on their Kickstarter page today:

When you think about it, it's not bad. Those have been "stretch goals" on some of the other retro kickstarters. Give us an extra $50,000 or $100,000 and we'll do Linux or OSX. But this is included in the basic package for this.

So far, so good.

desiv

Oops, i didn't scroll down far enough to see your reply. My bad.

john4p · 13 August 2012, 12:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by kriz

yeah, i love Wings, and a update would be excellent .. Just in HD wuld be enough really

...and dogfights at 60fps! Awesome news - my favorite Amiga game after Turrican I&II!

Would be great if they could add a German/Central Powers campaign.

spud · 13 August 2012, 13:33

I thought their GBA port of Wings was very good so they have good credentials. This is excellent news - if it happens that is! Here is hoping for It Came From the Desert next :-)

wanderer · 20 August 2012, 16:29

Check out this update on a possible Amiga version - and spread the word! I really hope they'll make it.

DDNI · 20 August 2012, 16:51

@ Wanderer, That made me decide to pledge.

FOL · 20 August 2012, 22:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by DDNI

@ Wanderer, That made me decide to pledge.

I wanted to pledge but their paypal page shows virus warnings.
I told them but they said they had delt with it. Obviously not.

Until then, I wont be pledging.

DDNI · 20 August 2012, 23:43

Paypal? I paid Kickstarter through Amazon

wanderer · 21 August 2012, 01:42

Didn't have any issues with payment at all (of course there's no actual payment yet). Everything is handled from the Kickstarter page and payment details are completed through Amazon, as DDNI said.

jbenam · 21 August 2012, 12:49

I thought they were remaking It Came from the Desert I & II

Oh well, I'll finally play Wings, I guess

pubzombie · 22 August 2012, 00:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by jbenam

I thought they were remaking It Came from the Desert I & II

Oh well, I'll finally play Wings, I guess

Maybe not - it's slow for a big name reboot; it's only banked 32grand so far. I had hoped for more...

Emu Amiga · 22 August 2012, 06:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by pubzombie

Maybe not - it's slow for a big name reboot; it's only banked 32grand so far. I had hoped for more...

I agree, I think this campaign is doomed. Maybe the (funding) fairy will save this kickstarter. Damn shame.

They should have 'aimed lower', I think 100,000 - 150,000 would have been a far more conservative.

ImmortalA1000 · 22 August 2012, 19:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by desiv

Good news, they are listening.
From an update on their Kickstarter page today:

When you think about it, it's not bad. Those have been "stretch goals" on some of the other retro kickstarters. Give us an extra $50,000 or $100,000 and we'll do Linux or OSX. But this is included in the basic package for this.
So far, so good.

desiv

They listened to me, cor blimey!!!

Phantom · 22 August 2012, 19:47

So, they will hand over the sources to an interested developer team which they will try to port this game to AmigaOS 68k and/or AmigaOS 4.1+? Sounds interesting.

pubzombie · 22 August 2012, 23:59

It feels like they are relying on word of mouth and virals to market this for them. Not sure it's going to work for them, they need to spend on their own pr and marketing

FOL · 23 August 2012, 12:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by wanderer

Didn't have any issues with payment at all (of course there's no actual payment yet). Everything is handled from the Kickstarter page and payment details are completed through Amazon, as DDNI said.

I was taken to a paypal page.

Got a link to the page you used?

john4p · 05 September 2012, 09:59

Only 1/7th of the goal have been pledged and there are only 5 days left. Real pity this campaign failed.

11 August 2012, 15:53	#1
ImmortalA1000 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: london/england Posts: 310	Cinemaware are back (again) :) I couldn't find this anywhere here (did a search on Cinemaware as a single word) but I would like to bring it to your attention. They are trying to kickstart development of a HD re-imagining of Wings for PC/iOS devices and Android. I thought some people may be interested....plus to be honest I was getting sort of fed up with all the stupid comments they're getting on A.ORG like "woah! no Amiga OS4 version then?" pffft. We here are much more sensible here and at least the thread won't descend into a Classic/OS4/MOS piss'n contest right? Anyway the woman in the videos is really pretty and has nice ample sized bosoms...just like all the Cinemaware games and artwork so worth posting about just for that no? http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...-directors-cut www.cinemaware.com

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Predseda Puttymoon inhabitant Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Prague, CZ Age: 35 Posts: 2,412	I am a bit skeptical, as this Cinemaware is not the original Cinemaware and the game should be developed by 3rd party. I am not sure if I am interested enough. __________________ Download Downfall AGA for free for your Amiga!

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pubzombie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: westmids Age: 41 Posts: 788	Cinemaware - Wings reboot on kick starter http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...-directors-cut Yay One of my fave ever games gets a reboot - lets hope it's a good as its forefather.... Backed but only cheapskate @ 30 bucks Edit oooops just seen the other thread. Delete if needed __________________ The Truth is a Construct; War is simply the '...continuation of politics and policy with the admixture of other means.' Last edited by pubzombie; 12 August 2012 at 04:29. Reason: Retardation

11 August 2012, 17:41	#2
adolescent Powered by Motorola Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 1,056	Seems more worthy than the Ouya (and we saw where that went). Hopefully they get enough funding to do this.

11 August 2012, 18:28	#3
lordofchaos TinkerTailorContentMaker Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: England Posts: 442	Well this is fantastic news indeed, really hope they manage to get this project off the ground pardon the pun, Love Cinemaware and their style.

11 August 2012, 19:40	#7
Dunny Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Scunthorpe/United Kingdom Posts: 334	URL? I gather that Amiga.org were somewhat derisive of the Ouya? D.

11 August 2012, 19:44	#8
desiv Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 849	What? No AmigaOS4 port???? :-) Kidding..... Seriously, I'm all for almost any new (well, in the timing sense) adventure games. Hopefully this does well (and they do it well) and they can move on to some new content as well... I just hope they don't measure based on the current "game success" market. One of the things I'm hoping will come out of this Kickstarter game trend is that I hope we start to see successful and smaller markets.. Games were very successful when they sold just 100,000 copies or so back in the day. There's no reason that shouldn't be feasible today... I don't expect adventure games to sell like CoD, but I'm sure there's a market... desiv

11 August 2012, 22:08	#12
desiv Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Salem, OR Posts: 849	Understood there. I'd much prefer a Linux version too... Just economics at that point. Many kickstarters have gone for Mac/Linux with the "stretch" goals, so you never know.... I'll be watching to see how they progress.. desiv

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pubzombie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: westmids Age: 41 Posts: 788	I didn't hear a word she said, The German guys were great too - for totally different reasons! Anybody else backed? It seems to be going slower than others I have backed? Merge threads? __________________ The Truth is a Construct; War is simply the '...continuation of politics and policy with the admixture of other means.'

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spud Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: London, UK Posts: 63	I thought their GBA port of Wings was very good so they have good credentials. This is excellent news - if it happens that is! Here is hoping for It Came From the Desert next :-)

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