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Stardock Tried To Make Star Control, Master of Orion Sequels

Posted by Soulskill on from the brought-to-you-by-frungy-the-sport-of-kings dept.

Gamasutra reports on comments from Stardock CEO Brad Wardell in which he described his efforts to revive two old but popular franchises: Star Control and Master of Orion. Quoting: "'I actually pitched Atari on a whole idea for a true successor to Star Control,' [he said], noting that the game would follow original series developer Toys for Bob's Star Control II rather than the Legend Entertainment-developed Star Control 3 ('We just pretend that never happened,' the CEO says of that release). ... Novato, California-based Toys for Bob has actually floated the idea of making its own Star Control II sequel, with co-creator Paul Reiche III indicating he has tossed potential design ideas around, but with the company now owned by publisher Activision the proposal seems to be stuck in limbo."

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  1. Big whoop... by geminidomino · · Score: 4, Funny

    Like Star Control II was such a great game. Who the hell on slashdot even remembers it?

    1. Re:Big whoop... by narcberry · · Score: 3, Funny

      I thought Star Craft 2 wasn't out yet.

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    2. Re:Big whoop... by CrazyJim1 · · Score: 3, Funny

      I'm waiting for the merchandising. I want to buy Starcraft2 the Flame Thrower.

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    3. Re:Big whoop... by canajin56 · · Score: 4, Funny

      Whoever modded this flamebait instead of funny either didn't read your sig, or didn't remember Star Control II! How very *frumple*! *Happy Campers* enjoy the *sauce*! Come *dance* in the *heavy space*!

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