Ok, this could go here or in General Discussion, and I'm probably going to Post this in the Official forums when I get chance as well. But were you guys the reason that MGM pulled the licenses from the Stargate: The Alliance game?
(I don't mean "is it your fault" I know MGM is greedy and protective, I just wanted to know if it Stargate Worlds was a factor in there decision.)
IGN:
Stargate SG-1: The Alliance puts players in the action-packed universe of the hit Stargate SG-1 television series.
Despite anticipation from the fan base, this game became embroiled in a legal battle between the developer and its publishing interests, and while the title was due to continues to completion, the game failed to materialize. Stargate SG-1: The Alliance has not been officially cancelled by any formal announcement, but all indications (at least, those which can be made without irking the ire of any involved lawyers) have the project as cancelled.
Wiki:
The game was said to have been based upon the events of the SG-1 seasons; the player was able to select their character for a mission and fulfill the roles of that character as seen in the TV show.
According to IGN.Com, an "administrator posting in the game's official forum stating that the game has been cancelled", although no official notice has surfaced.[1]
It was confirmed that the Alliance part of the name referred to the Alliance between Anubis and the new enemy, Haaken.[2] The Haaken have never appeared in the TV show, they are a new alien race that was created by the developer's concept artists and game designers.
As far as I can tell, there is a "Legal Gag" over the whole thing. No one can give any info on it, and even screenshots and Trailers have been removed from some gamer sites. (For a trailer: http://stargateworlds.filefront.com/file/Stargate_The_Alliance_Offical_Trailer_2;42053)
It's a shame because it was going to be a great Co-op game for Small LANs.
And just some info for those that never heard of it, it was announced in 2005, It was to be produced by JoWood Australia, which excited us Aussies :P, for Playstation 2, PC and XBOX. After about 6 months development, during which Jowood produced a most awesome website with some kick ass Screenies and Trailers. It looked as though it was going to be a bit like Republic Commando, but based on a good story ;)
Anyway, around the time that PS2 Official Magazine was predicting its release date, and drooling over their virtual RDA, The whole thing was put on Hold for no apparent reason. Then information started leaking out that MGM had revoked JoWood rights to the Stargate Franchise, Making Gamers and Stargate fans alike cry for the Sam Carters. (I am serious bout this BTW : http://new.petitiononline.com/SGTA/petition.html)
After about another 6 months I was just browsing the web for special things (roughly June 2006 I think) and I stumbled across SGW in Google search, was like huh? And after to Interactive Media Sessions later, had already read every Forum Thread about it I could find.
Now I am back after yet another 6 months, and I was wondering what the hell happened to the Alliance for real, I mean yeah it's gone, but why? And is it likely that we will see it in the future. Obviously you may not be able to answer these questions, but no one else can, so I though it was worth a shot.
Ok, this could go here or in General Discussion, and I'm probably going to Post this in the Official forums when I get chance as well. But were you guys the reason that MGM pulled the licenses from the Stargate: The Alliance game?
(I don't mean "is it your fault" I know MGM is greedy and protective, I just wanted to know if it Stargate Worlds was a factor in there decision.)
As far as I can tell, there is a "Legal Gag" over the whole thing. No one can give any info on it, and even screenshots and Trailers have been removed from some gamer sites. (For a trailer: http://stargateworlds.filefront.com/file/Stargate_The_Alliance_Offical_Trailer_2;42053)
It's a shame because it was going to be a great Co-op game for Small LANs.
And just some info for those that never heard of it, it was announced in 2005, It was to be produced by JoWood Australia, which excited us Aussies :P, for Playstation 2, PC and XBOX. After about 6 months development, during which Jowood produced a most awesome website with some kick ass Screenies and Trailers. It looked as though it was going to be a bit like Republic Commando, but based on a good story ;)
Anyway, around the time that PS2 Official Magazine was predicting its release date, and drooling over their virtual RDA, The whole thing was put on Hold for no apparent reason. Then information started leaking out that MGM had revoked JoWood rights to the Stargate Franchise, Making Gamers and Stargate fans alike cry for the Sam Carters. (I am serious bout this BTW : http://new.petitiononline.com/SGTA/petition.html)
After about another 6 months I was just browsing the web for special things (roughly June 2006 I think) and I stumbled across SGW in Google search, was like huh? And after to Interactive Media Sessions later, had already read every Forum Thread about it I could find.
Now I am back after yet another 6 months, and I was wondering what the hell happened to the Alliance for real, I mean yeah it's gone, but why? And is it likely that we will see it in the future. Obviously you may not be able to answer these questions, but no one else can, so I though it was worth a shot.