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Marc Ecko wants to see Getting Up 'brand out there again' photo

While he's currently working in a creative director role to bring I Heart Geeks (a Fantastic Contraption-inspired puzzler for the Nintendo DS) to North America, Marc Ecko hasn't forgotten his gaming past. 

In a recent interview, Ecko told us he's keen on a Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure revival.

"Getting Up was a lot of blood, sweat, and tears," he said. "Atari shit the bed, you know? And I'm gonna f*cking make that game again if it kills me. I'm gonna do it. I want to see the brand out there again."

The hold up, he says, is mostly tied up in a legal cobwebs with Atari. But he's committed to making the follow-up a reality, despite the roadblocks.

"Imagine if given the opportunity in this market and the velocity of the market, and all the developments within the hardware," he explained. "what we could do with that genre. I feel really confident that we can do something meaningful and fun, regardless of the rough around the edges road of getting it to the market."  


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ArrestedDeveloper's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 18:21
ArrestedDeveloper
I never played the game but I recently heard someone said the game was pretty good but Ecko himself is a D-bag.
king kong five's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 18:23
king kong five
I always wanted to play Getting Up, but I never got a chance to. I'd love to see a sequel or a remake on current gen platforms.
Insane Enigma's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 18:26
Insane Enigma
It is good to hear that the game is being considered for a revival. The game had so much potential when it first came out.
THREExPENNYco's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 18:29
THREExPENNYco
mark ecko is a sell out. but the game is pretty good.
Haizeus's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 18:35
Haizeus
I have fond memories of the original, though I really don't remember much about it.

Unrelated: Mr. Ecko seems like a giant douche.
ration's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 18:36
ration
sweet i never had a chance to play it
Magesx's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 18:40
Magesx
But why?
Zombutler's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 18:42
Zombutler
I loved that game.
Trevor McGee's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 18:45
Trevor McGee
I actually thought that game was garbage and gave it away to a friend, whom then used it as a coaster because he too apparently didn't think much of it either.
Xzyliac's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 18:54
Xzyliac
It did have a ton of potential. In it's pre-release I was so mega pumped. It fell short of it's potential though.

With a better team and the new tech I think what GU could've been will be fully realized. Marc Ecko is kind of a douche but he gets shit done. He could do it.
HiddenAHB's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 19:05
HiddenAHB
I really liked the first games, i hope the sequel happen. I thought i was the only one in the world to know about this game. And i'm not going to call Ecko a douce because i don't even know the guy.
sh0xor's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 19:14
sh0xor
This game really made me want to become a graffiti artist....i never did it. But, now every time I see graffiti I give it a second look. I love games that inspire passion and imagination.
D-503's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 19:43
D-503
Meh, if he really wants to do another it couldn't hurt. He has my permission, and let's face it, that's all he ever REALLY wanted.
Zaro27's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 20:14
Zaro27
I actually enjoyed Getting Up. I'm saddened by my 360's inability to play it. All MS needs to do is let me play Getting Up and Castlevania: Whatever of Something. Seriously, I totally forgot the name of that game, but it was fun.
Jaren Face's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 20:25
Jaren Face
*looks over his shoulder to see his Collector's Edition of Getting Up*

I really enjoyed the game. That one level where you have that giant graffiti battle will go down as one of my favourite moments on the PS2. It had a lot of potential, but a lot of it wasn't really realized in its initial release.

I'd love to see a sequel, and see how much they can do. Better stealth mechanics and better battle system are two things that really come to mind.
WarZombie's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 20:57
WarZombie
Getting Up was a good game from what I played, and it had a fantastic soundtrack to boot as well. A sequel would be awesome, and I would definitely line up to buy it.

This makes me want to get the first one again :(
Styles B LKV's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 21:32
Styles B LKV
I LOVE Getting Up! I remember I worked at EB Games (I still haven't gotten my soul back from the soul sucking leeches) when it was announced and I went in the next day pre-ordered and paid of the Limited Edition and told my manager I was taking the day it comes out off.

True enough I had the day off and my manager called me to let me know the shipment just came and he was nice enough to gvie me his copy of the art book (it's actually on my coffee table right now)and let me take home the cardboard standee of Trane (still standing proudly in my room)

Getting Up is the only reason I kept my original X-Box after the 360 came out. Fuck I have to pop in that bad boy that weekend! If Marc Ecko can get a sequel out there I'd cream in my pants.
Brlito's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 23:06
Brlito
@Jaren

There was a collector's edition!?

/Googles...

...

Bah, it sucked.
fetusmilk's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/08/2009 23:11
fetusmilk
maybe if sucker punch made it.
Haggleman's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/09/2009 00:02
Haggleman
I thought the first Getting Up was pretty good so I wouldn't mind seeing a sequel.
Sexualchocolate's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/09/2009 03:34
Sexualchocolate
I enjoyed Getting Up. I'd at least rent a sequel.
Vimto's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/09/2009 03:40
Vimto
I only remember this review by Consolevania of it, made me never want to play it. Ever!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtMAW36qsfM
RonBurgandy2010's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/09/2009 06:17
RonBurgandy2010
YYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cyber Altair's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/09/2009 07:03
Cyber Altair
The game is really underrated. I just hope the new one has an open world. That was the only thing I believe the first one should have had.
DaveGilbert's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/17/2009 09:03
DaveGilbert
I heard a lot of negativity about this game, but I enjoyed it a lot. Enough to replay several of the scenes over again. Of course, that was before I learned more about Marc Ecko and his douchebaggery. Seriously dude, cursing out your publisher is not the way to go..
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