Microprose back again but it's not good news

Sonarman · 03-07-13, 05:07 AM

The Microprose brand has surfaced once again but their games portfolio sadly bears little resemblance to its illustrious predecessor.

The "about us" text from the site shows how little regard they have for their name's pedigree...

"Microprose is an Executive Producer Company of video games, partnering with Development studios to create and exploit games for a variety of platforms. Microprose is now increasing its focus on online and wireless platforms. As part of the CYBERGUN GROUP, leader in airsoft guns products, Microprose has access to officially licensed weapons which makes its positioning unique in this market segment."

They got the exploit part right!

HunterICX · 03-07-13, 05:31 AM

What a load of garbage!

HunterICX

Oberon · 03-07-13, 07:02 AM

Red October1984 · 03-07-13, 07:14 AM

WHAT?! A game dev that also helps make weapons.

If they did good games, well, it'd be perfect. But no....this crap....

Mork_417 · 03-07-13, 07:37 AM

:facepalm:

Lord_magerius · 03-07-13, 12:12 PM

I just died a little inside

Ducimus · 03-07-13, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Red October1984

WHAT?! A game dev that also helps make weapons.

Not really, unless you classify airsoft as weapons. Personally, i'm not into airsoft. I think it's a bad idea making toys that look exactly like real guns.

Herr-Berbunch · 03-07-13, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Red October1984

If they did good games, well, it'd be perfect. But no....this crap....

They did make good games, then they sold out like oh so many others.

Raptor1 · 03-07-13, 03:25 PM

Isn't this old news? I'm sure I heard about this at least a couple of years ago. In any case, this is far from the same company as the real MicroProse; they have the name, sure, but I seriously doubt there's any of the old MicroProse's people involved with it, and I don't think they have any of the IPs of their games. So there's probably not much here beyond the abuse of MicroProse's name...

Sonarman · 03-07-13, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Raptor1

Isn't this old news? I'm sure I heard about this at least a couple of years ago.

I think this is a second rebirth I believe the last licensors of the name, a few years back, used it in connection with cheap joysticks & other peripherals although they at least did have ambitions to create simulation games but it never came to anything. This seems to be a new venture, but again represents a wasted opportunity.

Red October1984 · 03-07-13, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

They did make good games, then they sold out like oh so many others.

I've played a couple of their old games. They were good considering the time period. I wish they made games like those with updated graphics, gameplay, etc.

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Originally Posted by Ducimus

Not really, unless you classify airsoft as weapons. Personally, i'm not into airsoft. I think it's a bad idea making toys that look exactly like real guns.

Airsoft....depending on the state the guns can be considered weapons. Airsoft is kind of fun. It has nothing on paintball though.

Takeda Shingen · 03-07-13, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Red October1984

Airsoft....depending on the state the guns can be considered weapons. Airsoft is kind of fun. It has nothing on paintball though.

General Topics is that way, guys.

GT182 · 03-12-13, 09:21 AM

Tho I also doubt they're anything like the origian MicroProse, but I do wish they'd get with Atari and redo B-17 Flying Fortress "The Mighty 8th". For it's time it was one of the better WWII campaign flightsims. Tho never finished as it should be for multiplayer. And was also expensive back in 2000 at $45.00 a pop.

Dowly · 03-12-13, 09:50 AM

I think Shockwave owns the rights to "The Mighty 8th".

Herr-Berbunch · 03-12-13, 10:07 AM

http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/show...7&postcount=22

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Sonarman The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ayr,Scotland,UK Posts: 1,392 Downloads: 79 Uploads: 0	Microprose back again but it's not good news The Microprose brand has surfaced once again but their games portfolio sadly bears little resemblance to its illustrious predecessor. The "about us" text from the site shows how little regard they have for their name's pedigree... "Microprose is an Executive Producer Company of video games, partnering with Development studios to create and exploit games for a variety of platforms. Microprose is now increasing its focus on online and wireless platforms. As part of the CYBERGUN GROUP, leader in airsoft guns products, Microprose has access to officially licensed weapons which makes its positioning unique in this market segment." They got the exploit part right! __________________ "The action is simulated...the excitement is real!" Microprose Simulation Software.

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HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	What a load of garbage! HunterICX __________________

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Raptor1 Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stavka Posts: 8,211 Downloads: 13 Uploads: 0	Isn't this old news? I'm sure I heard about this at least a couple of years ago. In any case, this is far from the same company as the real MicroProse; they have the name, sure, but I seriously doubt there's any of the old MicroProse's people involved with it, and I don't think they have any of the IPs of their games. So there's probably not much here beyond the abuse of MicroProse's name... __________________ Current Eastern Front status: Probable Victory

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GT182 Ocean Warrior Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Castle of Delaware Posts: 3,231 Downloads: 658 Uploads: 0	Tho I also doubt they're anything like the origian MicroProse, but I do wish they'd get with Atari and redo B-17 Flying Fortress "The Mighty 8th". For it's time it was one of the better WWII campaign flightsims. Tho never finished as it should be for multiplayer. And was also expensive back in 2000 at $45.00 a pop. __________________ Gary No Borders, No Language, No Culture =s No Country I'm a Deplorable, and proud of it.

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Dowly Lucky Jack Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 25,052 Downloads: 32 Uploads: 0	I think Shockwave owns the rights to "The Mighty 8th".

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