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Easy solution: Break Psychonaughts 2 into episodes and release it over the course of a year over all major digital distribution outlets (Steam, PSN, XBL ect). Maybe 5, 5-10 hour episodes, for $10 a pop.
This way they can possibly lessen the blow made by the development of one long game all at once, and the need for a disc release (that can come later, as a special edition) and if something goes wrong they can choose to fix it in the next installment, or they could simply bail out (which is a complete last case scenario, situation.)
Double Fine has already proven they fit in well with the smaller digital release circle (which saddens me just as much as anyone else, But I love them no matter what) and Notch has proven to be able to make a game that sells well digitally no matter what build its in. Seems Win-Win
This way they can possibly lessen the blow made by the development of one long game all at once, and the need for a disc release (that can come later, as a special edition) and if something goes wrong they can choose to fix it in the next installment, or they could simply bail out (which is a complete last case scenario, situation.)
Double Fine has already proven they fit in well with the smaller digital release circle (which saddens me just as much as anyone else, But I love them no matter what) and Notch has proven to be able to make a game that sells well digitally no matter what build its in. Seems Win-Win
Never played the original, but I'd support this on the principle of a future where big publishers are just a bit less important.
I tried playing Psychonauts for the first time a couple months ago to see what all the hubbub was, and it just didn't resonate with me. It doesn't seem to have aged well and I'm not a fan of the Burton-esque visual style.
That said, I wish those two the best of luck. I'm with Jim in rooting for the shrinking relevance of publishers.
That said, I wish those two the best of luck. I'm with Jim in rooting for the shrinking relevance of publishers.
I have the first Psychonauts on Steam. I am thinking about starting it after just completing Sonic CD.
If Psychonauts 2 happens... I can die happy.
I will definitely pay however much they charge for it. $100, sure thing.
I will definitely pay however much they charge for it. $100, sure thing.
O man. I'm loving that all these great last gen platformers are getting attention again. Sly 4 is on its way. There's talk of a possible Jak & Daxter game and now a possibility of a new Psychonauts. At this pace a Beyond Good & Evil 2 announcement might be next.
Somewhere, a room full of big publishing execs is creating a pact to blackball Tim Schafer over glasses of brandy and sacrificial goat meat. Notch, for his part, will find that the jackboots of big publishing's shock troops are not as soft against neck skin as he once thought.
Begun, the Publisher Wars has.
Begun, the Publisher Wars has.
I played Psychonauts on PC for the first time a few months ago, and I'd love to have the opportunity to buy more of that.
Double Fine can truly do no wrong. They already have my 60 bucks.
Think about it. The game industry sidestepping big money publishers in favour of developers helping eachother out to make games that don't have to hit a publishers metrics.
New era in the art form if it happens.
Think about it. The game industry sidestepping big money publishers in favour of developers helping eachother out to make games that don't have to hit a publishers metrics.
New era in the art form if it happens.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE LET THIS HAPPEN. I'd but it day one, I'd buy it on multiple systems. I just want this to happen so bad.
I think people are overreacting to Notch's statement. I think he was just expressing enthusiasm and support from one insider to another, rather than suggesting a willingness to participate in the game's actualization.
From his comments on Reddit it seems as though, if he could get confirmation from Schaefer that his contribution would get the game made, he's willing to do it. I also really like how he mentions he'd be an entirely hands-off investor. "Tim knows how to make a psychonauts. I don't. I wouldn't even pretend like I knew how to make a game like that." Nice to see that kind of humility from a talented, respected, and, at times, idolized, developer.
@I Was A Cactus
You were a cactus, what would you know?!
No but seriously, this would be really cool if it does happen. I've been wanting to play Psychonauts for a while now.
You were a cactus, what would you know?!
No but seriously, this would be really cool if it does happen. I've been wanting to play Psychonauts for a while now.
It's moments like this I wish I was filthy rich.
I'm pretty sure I would just buy Double Fine and then throw money at them and let them take their time with games and do all the crazy ideas they want to.
I'm pretty sure I would just buy Double Fine and then throw money at them and let them take their time with games and do all the crazy ideas they want to.
oooo...Maybe it can start out as a clever action game with a cool environment and then end up being a totally shit RTS!
As I've said already, this would be a great step forward for the industry, demonstrating video game development at its best. Not only does it reflect how we can progress forward through simple altruism, but that there's an alternative to publishers.
If you listen to their podcast you know that something very similar happened to get Costume Quest on PC and Psychonauts on Mac. He was basically joking around with a well off fan saying how much it would cost to "macify" Psychonauts and the fan wrote back and said if that was the actual number they should talk because he could swing it.
While sorting through all the tweets on the subject @Dracogen "the rich investor fan I talked about who financed" has also thrown his hat into the ring with notch (among many other gaming people) into making this happen.
Notch has money, but I'm not sure he'd have enough to finance a Double Fine project all by himself. What with all the salaries and licenses that would need to be paid, it would take a huge chunk out of (if not most of) his personal wealth. Not to mention he'd need to make all that back just to break even.
Oh hell yes! I would to see awesome team ups like this in the future of games! If they go through with this, if this happens, a whole new door of gaming opportunities could be opened!
Not saying I don't want this, I just think that Notch hasn't really thought it through and has no idea of Double Fine's operating costs.
I tried Psychonauts but never got into it. Maybe I'll give it another shot. They actually patched it recently on Steam to fix some old balance issues and bugs. When I saw it downloading stuff for such an old game I was kinda shocked lol.
As long as Notch's contribution is purely on the business side of things, I'm happy. He's great at making toys, not so great at making games.
I recently played Psychonauts, and sadly I was so bored I quite after 2-3 hours. Maybe the problem was my high expectations: I went in expecting to be blown away by a beloved classic, and that's never a good thing.
That said, I'd definitely be interested in a sequel.
That said, I'd definitely be interested in a sequel.
Am I the only person who *really* didn't enjoy this game? I just found it to be extremely boring and uninteresting. Personally I just feel like it was one of those average games that bombs at retails and gets a sympathy cult following out of it.
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