15-11-2003 15:07									#61
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R.I.P. Microprose

Someone ought to be tarred and feathered for this...

	15-11-2003 15:49									#62
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That's indeed quite sad. some of the best games ever were made by Microprose.

	16-11-2003 04:08									#63
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hi ,

this is indeed sad news , .......

well who knows , maybe some people shall make a new company again , ......

have a nice day

	17-11-2003 08:29									#64
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quote: Originally posted by Jamski Microprose WAS just a shadow of its former self. Now the company that brought us Civ1, Civ2, MoM etc... i.e. about half the gaming on this forum, is no more. You'd think Atari would be bright enough to realise that the Microprose name is worth something, but no... they really are that dumb AND cold-hearted.

Oh come on. Few people who buy computer games give two whits about who the publisher is. If it looks good and is getting strong reviews, that's what matters most.

When was the last time Microprose published a game you played? Be honest--it was already a dead husk, for all intents and purposes. I'm far more concerned for the employees who lost their jobs than the name--I mean, really, who cares?

Other than nostalgia from a very small group of gamers, what other reason would there be for keeping Microprose around? Would you rather have it churning out Atari crap and sullying its own legacy?

	17-11-2003 08:39									#65
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Sits oddly with your bleeding heart sentimentality on your favorite hobby horses.

	17-11-2003 08:57									#66
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How so? My heart bleeds for people, not copyrights.

	17-11-2003 09:32									#67
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copyright holders are people too you know.

	17-11-2003 15:46									#68
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quote: Originally posted by Boris Godunov Oh come on. Few people who buy computer games give two whits about who the publisher is. If it looks good and is getting strong reviews, that's what matters most. When was the last time Microprose published a game you played? Be honest--it was already a dead husk, for all intents and purposes. I'm far more concerned for the employees who lost their jobs than the name--I mean, really, who cares? Other than nostalgia from a very small group of gamers, what other reason would there be for keeping Microprose around? Would you rather have it churning out Atari crap and sullying its own legacy?

Grrrr.............

* DrSpike throws rottten tomatoes.

Being the thoughtful chap that I am I brought along a lot more in case anyone else wants them.

	17-11-2003 16:41									#69
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quote: Originally posted by Boris Godunov Oh come on. Few people who buy computer games give two whits about who the publisher is. If it looks good and is getting strong reviews, that's what matters most. When was the last time Microprose published a game you played? Be honest--it was already a dead husk, for all intents and purposes. I'm far more concerned for the employees who lost their jobs than the name--I mean, really, who cares? Other than nostalgia from a very small group of gamers, what other reason would there be for keeping Microprose around? Would you rather have it churning out Atari crap and sullying its own legacy?

hi ,

actually people do care about it , it can be a signal like " hey , these guys are great why not try this game from them " , etc , ......

some firms provide patches , others dont , some firms have good people working for them , some dont , ......

have a nice day

	17-11-2003 19:00									#70
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As it happens i played Sid Meiers Antietam over the weekend. While based on the Sid Meiers/Brian Reynolds Gettysburg! engine, it was modified with the participation of a design house called Breakaway Games. Run by apparently more Microprose alumni. IIUC they are still designing follow ups to this game set in the Napoleonic era, now without the Firaxis name on the box (apparently theyve licensed the engine). So Microprose alums are doing well, running game design houses (in addition to Firaxis and BHG) and creating good games. IMHO, that means Microprose lives.

Im less familiar with Masters of Magic. Who designed that and where are they now?

	18-11-2003 07:01									#71
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I bought my first computer in 1984. It was a C-64. I soon found out that if you bought a MicroProse game, it was going to be a good game. That is long before I heard of Sid. I have bought a lot of MP games over the years and never regretted buying any of them.

Just a reminder that Test Of Time was made after Sid and company had left MP.

Also Sid and a Col. USAF started MicroProse, so how did he/they lose the company?

Another class computer game company was Sierra.

	18-11-2003 18:35									#72
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What happened to Sierra?

-Jam

	19-11-2003 15:07									#73
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Went poof, AFAIK.

	20-11-2003 00:35									#74
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quote: Originally posted by Urban Ranger Went poof, AFAIK.

Vivendi press release, Nov12, 2003 (re The hobbit)

'Headquartered in New York, Vivendi Universal Games (www.vugames.com) is a global leader in multi-platform interactive entertainment. A leading publisher of PC, console and online-based interactive content, Vivendi Universal Games' portfolio of development studios includes Black Label Games, Blizzard Entertainment, Coktel, Fox Interactive, Knowledge Adventure, NDA Productions, [LOTM- ]Sierra Entertainment and Universal Interactive. Through its Partner Publishing Group, Vivendi Universal Games also publishes and/or distributes interactive products for a number of strategic partners, including Crave Entertainment, Interplay, Majesco, Mythic Entertainment and Simon & Schuster, among others."

	20-11-2003 05:22									#75
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quote: Originally posted by Boris Godunov Oh come on. Few people who buy computer games give two whits about who the publisher is. If it looks good and is getting strong reviews, that's what matters most.

There are a few publishers I have (or I had) good opion of, and I tried to play all their games. Lucasarts-Lucasfilm 10 years ago, for instance.

	20-11-2003 05:56									#76
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I generally didn't care about most game makers.

but there are a few that have made several games I like.

Microprose
Blizzard (actually I only like Diablo 1 and 2 from them)
Black Isle and Bioware.

	20-11-2003 18:06									#77
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MicroProse games:
http://pc.mobygames.com/browse/game...o,100a101/j,10/

	20-11-2003 18:50									#78
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So many of my all time favourites are there. That list should silence the doubters.

	21-11-2003 12:44									#79
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pay special attention to 1994, 1995, and 1996

	22-11-2003 16:50									#80
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quote: Originally posted by lord of the mark Vivendi press release, Nov12, 2003 (re The hobbit)

As I said, went poof

	22-11-2003 16:51									#81
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quote: Originally posted by Dissident I generally didn't care about most game makers. but there are a few that have made several games I like. Microprose Blizzard (actually I only like Diablo 1 and 2 from them) Black Isle and Bioware.

Also Origins and Sir-Tech for me.