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Vin Diesel talks about his dream game, reveals Barca B.C. photo

Practically everyone with a passion for videogames -- publishers, developers, designers, artists, players, etc. -- has a dream or lofty idea they’d love to see implemented. It could be as simple as a subtle tweak. But it also could be as complex as designing an original property. Whatever the dream is, it can be hard to put into practice. Licenses, marketing, retail, and money clot the development processes, occasionally making the dream impossible.

Vin Diesel’s dream is happening and it’s taking the form of an MMO called Barca B.C., a title previously only hinted at by Diesel and his Tigon studio. It’s been in development for some three years, and by Diesel’s estimation, could take another four years until consumers get their hands on it. 

"My dream game is something we’ve been working on in-house. We haven’t talked about it much because we’ve been mulling over how to do it just right. My dream game is a game that we’re developing called Barca BC," Diesel said when asked what his dream game would be without the pressure of marketing and finances.

"The reason why it’s my dream game is because it is an MMO and -- remember you said funds were not an issue in this scenario, this is obviously a hugely expensive game -- but, it’s a massively multiplayer online game where you create an avatar that lives in the reality of Hannibal Barca, the Punic Wars and life 200 B.C," he said.

"Where you would have avatars that you would invest -- it would be an RPG game -- and creating that ancient world as your backdrop. Creating an ancient world that is your 'Azeroth.' That is probably my dream scenario," he continued.

Hit the break for more of Diesel’s thoughts on his dream game.

You have to love Diesel’s willingness to pull a dream question in reality. He went on, addressing development time, cost, and what makes it so damn cool.

"We all know those games take a lot of work to create, a lot of funds. We are just in the first two or three years of putting it together. It could probably take another four years before we see that game. But it is something that is something very high on my priority list of games we’re working on," Diesel said.

"When we talk about dream case scenarios, man, I would love to play as a Carthaginian soldier 200 years before Christ. Sailing around the Mediterranean, that’d be pretty damn cool. If you could add some historical elements to it, the better."

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dv8withn8's Avatar
dv8withn8 at 03/10/2009 17:04
Interesting... But an MMO? I dunno.
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Zombutler at 03/10/2009 17:05
XXX CONFIRMED FOR BRAWL
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aaronf at 03/10/2009 17:09
What, no orcs?
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Sup3rt3d at 03/10/2009 17:10
Vin Diesel is actually a living legend, god damn that man is cool.
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John Johnson at 03/10/2009 17:13
Wow, Vin Diesel actually sorta seems to know what the fuck he's talking about.
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SephirothX at 03/10/2009 17:15
As meh as he is as an actor, he knows his shit when it comes to gaming.
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Squirrel Pope at 03/10/2009 17:25
Every day I hear something awesome about Vin Diesel. I am an MMO addict and now official fanboy of Vin Diesel. He might actually be as bad ass as Segata Sanshiro
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Syn at 03/10/2009 17:36
Impressive. He does seem to know the proper vernacular. This makes me curious in his dream game, even though I hate MMOs with a fiery passion...OF FIRE!
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Holyetheline at 03/10/2009 17:37
I saw them showing his new game on Xplay last night and the guy showcasing the game said that Vin Diesel is a gamer. I didn't believe it but I guess now I have to. Haha. Good for him!
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Naim Master at 03/10/2009 17:46
I hate his movies but he's a cool person ...
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grafkhun at 03/10/2009 18:02
I got to admit, I have respect for Diesel and what he's done, he's a pretty cool guy.
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Diverse at 03/10/2009 18:32
Equivalent to wanting to know what DMX thinks of 9/11.
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enigma343 at 03/10/2009 18:35
I don't believe it. I was just talking about a damn Punic Wars game a few days ago. Can you imagine how awesome it would be if Diesel actually pulled it off? Traveling on a campaign, building your base in Spain, crossing the Alps, laying waste to the Roman countryside? ON ELEPHANTS!?

It would leave a lot to interpretation though. A lot of what we know about the Carthaginians and the events of the Punic Wars are from secondary, biased sources. Some numbers may be exaggerated, and there isn't that much known about the Carthaginians in general. But this conflict reshaped the entire freaking world, so there's a big possibility for this to be epic. Hamilcar's brood rises!
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gamadaya at 03/10/2009 18:43
This is Vin Diesel? He has a game studio? He actually seems to have some good ideas? When the fuck did this happen?
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Chronic Logic at 03/10/2009 18:53
That's his dream video game? I was excepting more guns.
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DaedHead8 at 03/10/2009 19:14
I love Diesel's movies and I can't wait for Dark Athena or this new Barca B.C. game. Long live Tigon studios.
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Tubatic at 03/10/2009 21:35
Vin Diesel love him some Hannibal. Ever since he broke out and got popular, he's been attached, or trying to attach himself? to a Hannibal project.

Wheelman demo wasn't horrible. Little rough, but eh, a bunch of fun concepts in there.
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Voz at 03/10/2009 21:38
"Equivalent to wanting to know what DMX thinks of 9/11."

I'd rather hear what DMX thinks about 9/11 than what the pundits, broadcasters, and politicians who have ruined the country think about it, and they're allegedly;y trained professionals.

Also of note, video games are about entertainment. I never realized you had to be qualified in some way to speak on matters of what is entertaining TO YOU. Such a moronic statement.
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rushtodeath at 03/10/2009 23:11
You gotta give it up to Vin... I mean a lot of celebrities claim to play games for the "Nerd Cred" but here is a man who is actually using his status to actually do something for gaming.
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Doomsday Forte at 03/11/2009 00:00
Man, I'd hate to crest a hill and see a shitload of elephants just a-chargin' up at me.

Historical accuracy would be a big bonus if this goes well.
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Rankcanine at 03/11/2009 01:32
I'm actually amazed that Vin knows what he is talking about, most celebreties have know idea what they even say. Vin is a true gamer long live Tigon Studios and Vin Diesel
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deathbunny at 03/11/2009 03:34
you can tell that this game has been brewing in VD's head for a while now. mebbe if one of his movies made some serious bank he'd finally have the funds to charge ahead with his dream game. live the dream, Mr. Diesel, live the dream.
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Bodb at 03/11/2009 06:32
This confirms that Vin Diesel is an awesome guy. Not only is he a pretty good actor, and has survived through a surprisingly decent kids' movie, but he's taken his love of something besides acting and turned it into something great that we can all enjoy. He's like Arnold Schwarzenegger 2.0, and that's wicked cool. It's great to see that there are still good people in Hollywood.
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Sup3rt3d at 03/11/2009 08:22
@Diverse

Wow,, you're a retard.
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triclops41 at 03/11/2009 11:14
Those posters who are surprised betta axe somebody! Vin made it clear he knows his stuff when he helped make the excellent escape from Butcher Bay on original xbox. He didn't just do riddicks voice.
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CyriusBloodbane at 03/13/2009 06:56
@SephirothX

I'm just going to have to go ahead and disagree with you, but really, it depends on the role. As far as a standard action hero, Vin Diesel is not one of them. However, any single one of his sci-fi movies are badass.

Chronicles of Riddick was not just a game. It was based on some amazing sci-fi stuff.
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IncipitOmega at 05/26/2009 04:36
Now I'm officially a fanboy of Vin Diesel.Dude,u rock !!
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