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hitmarty · 03/06/2010, 01:55 am

The first word on Monkey Island 2: The Special Edition has emerged from the muddy swamps. We don’t usually report rumors, but we can report reporting on rumors. From Kotaku:

We’ve heard from sources that the game is due to be announced very soon, perhaps even next week at the Game Developer’s Conference, and that like the first game’s special edition, will contain all-new graphics and audio.

Unlike the first game, however, this one will be reaching a few more consumers, with versions planned for not just the Xbox 360, PC ad iPhone (like Monkey Island), but the PlayStation Network as well.

quoted from the scummbar!

zmally · 03/06/2010, 02:12 am

sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

Spadge · 03/06/2010, 02:19 am

Oh, please, please, please, PLEASE!

TheMadSpin · 03/06/2010, 02:21 am

That would be excellent.

In honor of that, I'm finally gonna buy the first episode of ToMI for my Mac.

Hayden · 03/06/2010, 02:36 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMadSpin

That would be excellent.

In honor of that, I'm finally gonna buy the first episode of ToMI for my Mac.

If you've bought it for PC then you get it free. I'm assuming you haven't bought it for PC?

apenpaap · 03/06/2010, 02:56 am

That's the second-best news this year!

Fealiks · 03/06/2010, 03:02 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by apenpaap

That's the second-best news this year!

The first being the ACTUAL news next week (supposing it actually does get announced)

Eduardo · 03/06/2010, 03:10 am

Waiting for the official news

apenpaap · 03/06/2010, 03:17 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fealiks

The first being the ACTUAL news next week (supposing it actually does get announced)

Well, I was actually thinking of the announcement of Civilization V as the best news of the year. If Monkey Island 6 is announced the news will be better then both of them though.

Hayden · 03/06/2010, 03:17 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eduardo

Waiting for the official news

Pfft.

Kroms · 03/06/2010, 03:31 am

Source, just for posterity.

Though this was probably inevitable. I hope they do a better job with the character models (especially Guybrush).

It's this idea that I'm more worried about.

monkeymovies · 03/06/2010, 03:52 am

This is great news! The first SE was great, it had issues (mostly in the port of animation and dialogue from classic to new versions), but Monkey Island 2 is the best adventure game I've ever played (or if not that, the best Monkey Island game), so I'm VERY much looking forward to this.

So, what do we hope they do in the special edition of this one?
I'm hoping:
-Reuse cast from the first MI:SE and CMI, particularly Dom and Earl Boen.
-Elaine, Voodoo Lady and Stan's CMI/MI:SE voices.
-Nikki Rapp (Morgan) as Kate Capsize. Many thought the mystery character at the end of the first TMI would be Kate, so why not!
-An MP3/OGG/Whatever iMuse system.
-Keep option to switch back to classic version.
-Denny Delk as someone. Anyone. Apart from the obvious narrator.
-Visual easter eggs/foreshadowing to future MI games.
-Dominic Armato as Largo LaGrande. (Done for an April Fools in 2003, but would be awesome to show off Dom's acting range and would be cool for fans that remember him as Largo.)
-Be more creative with backgrounds this time around. The docks in Melee island (along with a few other backgrounds) looked brilliant, but the rest kindof slaved over them looking like clearer versions of the originals. I hope they realise further that this is a special edition, not a pixel-less rerelease, in the art department at least.

Things I hope they don't do:
-Use Guybrush's MISE hairstyle. I'm sure the guys at LucasArts have learned from this after the first game's reaction.
-Denny Delk as the narrator may not be fitting for the tone of this installment.
-Don't make us wait till summer!!! Release it at Easter! Pleeeeeeaseeee!!!

When I think of more, I'll add them in.

Can't wait for the announcement! Hope it's not a false alarm!

infernogott · 03/06/2010, 07:39 am

awesome!

metroidreborn · 03/06/2010, 07:59 am

Nice, I remember a while ago someone mentioned that March would be a special month for Monkey Island fans. Guess that was no lie. Monkey Island has really been making an awesome comeback in the past half year, well worth waiting almost a decade for the series to resume.

Bagge · 03/06/2010, 08:12 am

From Alexandra Boyd's twitter page:

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3:50 AM Feb 21st via Twitterrific

Alexandras ep of New Tricks on BBC1 mon 9pm. FROM PARIS WITH LOVE opens fri & new series of Monkey Island starts recording on Tuesday!!

Most likely, she's talking about MI2SE.

Akasuki · 03/06/2010, 09:07 am

I want this to happen.... really bad

LeChuck315 · 03/06/2010, 10:09 am

Can't...wait.

Junaid · 03/06/2010, 10:11 am

If they don't use Steve Purcell's background, I will cry like a little schoolgirl...

Spadge · 03/06/2010, 10:21 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bagge

From Alexandra Boyd's twitter page: ...
Most likely, she's talking about MI2SE.

Also on that page:

Quote:

Star sighting: Patrick Stewart waiting for his car at SIDE where I recorded latest Monkey Island game. Make it SO!!!

God, now I wish Patrick Stewart did some voicework for that game!

Bagge · 03/06/2010, 10:44 am

Yeah, although I can't think of any characters in MI2 that would fit Patrick Stewart's voice.

03/06/2010, 01:55 am	#1
hitmarty Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 10	Monkey Island 2 Remake maybe revealed at GDC!! The first word on Monkey Island 2: The Special Edition has emerged from the muddy swamps. We don’t usually report rumors, but we can report reporting on rumors. From Kotaku: We’ve heard from sources that the game is due to be announced very soon, perhaps even next week at the Game Developer’s Conference, and that like the first game’s special edition, will contain all-new graphics and audio. Unlike the first game, however, this one will be reaching a few more consumers, with versions planned for not just the Xbox 360, PC ad iPhone (like Monkey Island), but the PlayStation Network as well. quoted from the scummbar!

03/06/2010, 02:56 am	#6
apenpaap Mitey pirate Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 843	That's the second-best news this year! __________________ Platypus Pancakes

03/06/2010, 03:31 am	#11
Kroms Knows Pi backwards. Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 774	Source, just for posterity. Though this was probably inevitable. I hope they do a better job with the character models (especially Guybrush). It's this idea that I'm more worried about. Last edited by Kroms; 03/06/2010 at 03:35 am.

03/06/2010, 03:52 am	#12
monkeymovies DairyFarmer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: At my PC. Playing a Telltale game. Posts: 500	This is great news! The first SE was great, it had issues (mostly in the port of animation and dialogue from classic to new versions), but Monkey Island 2 is the best adventure game I've ever played (or if not that, the best Monkey Island game), so I'm VERY much looking forward to this. So, what do we hope they do in the special edition of this one? I'm hoping: -Reuse cast from the first MI:SE and CMI, particularly Dom and Earl Boen. -Elaine, Voodoo Lady and Stan's CMI/MI:SE voices. -Nikki Rapp (Morgan) as Kate Capsize. Many thought the mystery character at the end of the first TMI would be Kate, so why not! -An MP3/OGG/Whatever iMuse system. -Keep option to switch back to classic version. -Denny Delk as someone. Anyone. Apart from the obvious narrator. -Visual easter eggs/foreshadowing to future MI games. -Dominic Armato as Largo LaGrande. (Done for an April Fools in 2003, but would be awesome to show off Dom's acting range and would be cool for fans that remember him as Largo.) -Be more creative with backgrounds this time around. The docks in Melee island (along with a few other backgrounds) looked brilliant, but the rest kindof slaved over them looking like clearer versions of the originals. I hope they realise further that this is a special edition, not a pixel-less rerelease, in the art department at least. Things I hope they don't do: -Use Guybrush's MISE hairstyle. I'm sure the guys at LucasArts have learned from this after the first game's reaction. -Denny Delk as the narrator may not be fitting for the tone of this installment. -Don't make us wait till summer!!! Release it at Easter! Pleeeeeeaseeee!!! When I think of more, I'll add them in. Can't wait for the announcement! Hope it's not a false alarm! __________________ "Hang in there, Doc!" "Not the best choice of words, Marty!" Never pay more than $20 for a computer game. Except a Telltale game.

03/06/2010, 10:11 am	#18
Junaid Sexy Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cheese Central Posts: 392	If they don't use Steve Purcell's background, I will cry like a little schoolgirl... __________________ www.ImaJunation.com www.ImaJunationBlog.Blogspot.com www.Talesofmi.net

03/06/2010, 02:12 am	#2
zmally mega monkey modester Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hull, UK Posts: 428	sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet

03/06/2010, 02:19 am	#3
Spadge Not a Guru Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bulgaria Posts: 832	Oh, please, please, please, PLEASE!

03/06/2010, 02:21 am	#4
TheMadSpin Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 32	That would be excellent. In honor of that, I'm finally gonna buy the first episode of ToMI for my Mac.

03/06/2010, 03:10 am	#8
Eduardo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Argentina Posts: 583	Waiting for the official news

03/06/2010, 07:39 am	#13
infernogott Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 45	awesome!

03/06/2010, 07:59 am	#14
metroidreborn Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 108	Nice, I remember a while ago someone mentioned that March would be a special month for Monkey Island fans. Guess that was no lie. Monkey Island has really been making an awesome comeback in the past half year, well worth waiting almost a decade for the series to resume.

03/06/2010, 09:07 am	#16
Akasuki Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 5	I want this to happen.... really bad

03/06/2010, 10:09 am	#17
LeChuck315 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 25	Can't...wait.

03/06/2010, 10:44 am	#20
Bagge Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Oslo Posts: 603	Yeah, although I can't think of any characters in MI2 that would fit Patrick Stewart's voice.

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