Any chances of ghost coming back?

[LuRKeR]

Do u guys think blizzard will ever remake ghost or start working on it again? maybe start on it again for the new consol if they ever do start over again.

Ghost did kind of give sc fans hope that sc2 will come out and blizzard hasnt forgot about sc, would be a huge loss if they didnt make it.

[Zero]

It's a possibility. I'd like to think that this is something they'd want to release before Starcraft 2, since it is supposed to be a bridge between Brood War and SC2. But if they take too long, and start working on SC2, I don't think they'll ever release Starcraft Ghost. They may make a similar game later on, an FPS/TPS based on the Starcraft universe, but not necessarily based on Nova.

[DoomGaze]

Since they need to start on new consoles, they basically have to work from scratch again, and it'll take time before they have something presentable to the public

[InRage]

I hope to assume its temporarily of the radar only because they are sending it to next gen. consoles.

[MajinMojo]

I believe the phrase they used was, "We want to survey the options for next-gen development in the future." or something along those lines. I really have no idea why this is an excuse not to put out a seemingly almost complete game right now. Other than marketing strategy of course which personally I don't think Blizzard has much to worry about considering the hard-coreness of their fanbase. Any game will sell.

[InRage]

I would have bought an X-box just to play ghost and then they trash it for the more expensive consoles. Honestly, it makes more sense to release it on the consoles that exist now, and then re-release it later for the next-gen consoles.

[Death]

I've lost almost all hope on Starcraft and any sequal that might ever be made for it. There is a chance though that they will released Ghost but there's also another half of me that has no hope what so ever.

[Kassad]

Fallen Knight, you couldn't have said it better if you were me :)

I've lost so much hope in the SC crew. I mean, now we have the Nintendo Wii, or whatever the hell it is, coming out, meaning it could be postponed another couple years. I mean, this was scheduled for what, August of 2003?

But we must keep in mind, Blizzard is trying to outdo the greatest game, in my opinion, ever made. Those are some pretty big shoes to fill.

[EnlightenedWhiz]

I have a feeling this forum will become either another SCII predictions forum...

[Kassad]

Well I predicted this would come out a couple years ago. I guess my Psionic Link is a little messed.

[MajinMojo]

I was actually looking forward to Ghost a bit more than I was to SC2. Ghost is different because it wouldn't really be trying to 'fill the shoes' of a great RTS. It's set in the same universe but it's a whole different medium, hell even more different than WC3 to WoW.

With that said I also must add that I NEVER had faith in a StarCraft 2 project. Simply put there is no reason for Blizzard to make this game. At least not from the industry's point of view. They are still raking in money because of SC1, which the presence of SC2 would undoubtedly diminish. Plus there are no garuantees that SC2 will be anywhere near as successful as its predecessor. So I think Blizzard's stance is why risk it if they still have a solid profit-making game in SC1?

The reason I was excited about Ghost was because of how different it was going to be. Sure it was definately drawing from the success of the original franchise, but it wasn't trying to recreate it with it's gameplay. Instead it was relying on the fans' love of the world that up to this point had not been explored in the fashion that Ghost would allow. The greater sin than holding back SC2 in my opinion is how Blizzard has treated their SC fans as a whole and especially where Ghost is concerned. Quite literally the SC fans are like the bastard children of a game that Blizzard did not forsee as being anywhere near as successful as it has become. Of course the success is in large part due to Blizzard, but it is clear at least to me that their interest rests SOLELY at the money end now. Unless they prove otherwise and I mean REAL SOON I will continue to remain extremely pessimistic about any future Blizzard projects.

[Kassad]

Plus there are no garuantees that SC2 will be anywhere near as successful as its predecessor.


I agree on everything you said but this. Listen, 98% of the people on this forum, the B.Net forums, and any other forum all talk about SC:2 and how they can't wait. There is no need for a guarantee. It's already guaranteed! This game will sell like crazy. I've seen at least 100+ topics of people asking when it's coming out. But how long will we have to wait? Until SC:1 stops raking in money? That could be another 5 years or maybe more. If SC:2 comes out, people will buy SC:1 to see what the hell the whole game is about. I bought Warcraft III, but not before playing Warcraft I and II to see where the whole thing originated.

But besides that, I also will be in a stage of doubt with Blizzard. They haven't been quite reliable when it comes to the SC project.

[MajinMojo]

I agree on everything you said but this. Listen, 98% of the people on this forum, the B.Net forums, and any other forum all talk about SC:2 and how they can't wait. There is no need for a guarantee. It's already guaranteed!


Very True. I admit that no matter what the game will be successful. I think you interpreted me differently than I had intended. By successful I meant that the game itself might not hold up to the very high standards that were set by it's predecessor.

Yes, I will undoubtedly buy it. There will definately be an explosion of sales once Blizzard releases whatever they release next. But only time can tell if it holds up in the long run as well as SC has. And in the meantime as long as SC is still going strong there is no need to put something else out.

I think if they pout out something inferior to the original they risk losing the whole franchise. Too much criticism would arise from it that even SC1 would stop being as popular. Plus as Blizzard tries to plug it's new product funding will be taken away from SC1 in favor of getting everyone to try out SC2. And if that fails people will stop playing and Blizzard probably wouldn't go back to supporting SC1 tournaments and the like. Anyway that is sort of a "Worst Case Scenario" thing but I'm positive it is on Blizzard's mind. Which is why it's advantageous for them to wait.


Now more on topic . . . Ghost

I still can't figure out why Blizzard would do this. I am certain that they do intend to release something StarCraft related in the future but to me the time was now. Amidst all the talk and criticism they must be getting about this plus the fact that SC2 is still only rumored I can't see why they haven't said anything more about it or announced anything new that they are working on. Blizzard just needs to say something so that we know where those resources went, not a vague BS answer like they have offered.

Ghost would have been perfect, if for nothing else than to just 'hold us over' until the release of SC2.

[Kassad]

I agree 100%. I misunderstood.

But you're damn right. Blizzard has held us off and off and off. If something's wrong, or something's happening, why the hell don't they come out and tell us?

Look at Blizzard's main page. World of Warcraft this, World of Warcraft that. Even the SC: Ghost page isn't even linkable on the page! There hasn't been a word about it in months. It seems like they've basically dropped the project.

[_X_]

w8 for the ps3 to show off, then maybe we'll see it again.

[Kassad]

Nah. They already said it was going to be a Nintendo project, didn't they?

[LuRKeR]

NINTINDO?! GHOST?! WTH! i think its going to be crap now! playing regular game on nintendo wii seems fun but imagine playing mgs on nintendo, it will be....dumb. sure the aiming might be better but the movement is going to be alot more different and hard to get used to. Nintendo's controls look awsome but its going to take time to get used to it.

They should release it atleast for the ps3 as well. Btw if its coming out for nintendo then why did they take out the ghost link on their main page instead of atleast putting a sign telling their fans about what happened.

[Zero]

Nah. They already said it was going to be a Nintendo project, didn't they?

Please show some evidence behind this, because that makes no sense. Before Ghost was dropped, the Nintendo GameCube was knocked off the list of consoles it was going to be made for. It was only going to be for the PS2 and Xbox.

[fenixdragoon2]

I think it would be interesting to use shooter games with that zapper shell. But right now those guns look like cheap water guns.
I think it would be neat if Blizzard released zapper guns identical to the weapons in game.

[Kassad]

Please show some evidence behind this, because that makes no sense. Before Ghost was dropped, the Nintendo GameCube was knocked off the list of consoles it was going to be made for. It was only going to be for the PS2 and Xbox.

Wow. I'm really behind on this. Last time I heard (I really don't care too much about Ghost) it was still a Nintendo project. This is what happens without Blizzforums!

[UED Special Ops]

Well, now that the new Nintendo system will be on-line, Ghost could be on it. Plus not all games on the Nintendo Wii will use that remote, they also have a standard controler as well.(SSBB will be using this controler for example.) So Ghost on the Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, and PS3 could be possible.

[fenixdragoon2]

At the latest I would expect an official presentation of the next-gen version or a cancellation at the next Blizzcon. (Is there another Blizzcon?)

[rise]

-Blizzard has removed all meantion of Ghost from their site. (Blizz's view)
-SCL has zero plans to cover Ghost. (A community view)
-The market for Ghost will most likely never get stronger. It recieved many cold reactions when it had everything to prove. (Cold truth :()
-The FPS market is already saturated with well-developed titles. (Economical view)

My guess is SC:G is gone, forever. Even if it is released, there's a large chance it will be half-hearted after the large defeat ("WTB confidence").

[Kassad]

-Blizzard has removed all meantion of Ghost from their site. (Blizz's view)
-SCL has zero plans to cover Ghost. (A community view)
-The market for Ghost will most likely never get stronger. It recieved many cold reactions when it had everything to prove. (Cold truth :()
-The FPS market is already saturated with well-developed titles. (Economical view)

My guess is SC:G is gone, forever. Even if it is released, there's a large chance it will be half-hearted after the large defeat ("WTB confidence").

It's true. I'd almost feel displeasure in just buying it, just knowing how long it took and what little effort they seem to be putting into the SC Universe. There's little hope for Ghost now.

[UED Special Ops]

Yeah, it looks that way. The first attempt at going back to the SC universe, dead. Wonder when Blizz will come back to SC again?

[LuRKeR]

maybe in another 4-5 years....1998- starcraft 2003-ghost but didnt really do anything till 05 so 4-5 years again? or just 2 or 3 since the warcraft movie is still going good so far.

[Kassad]

I just don't see Wow or anything in the Warcraft Universe dying out anytime soon. I do have to admit that Warcraft is a hell of a game and is the only game I've ever known that compares to Starcraft. Sadly, it's not going to end anytime soon.

[Jolly Roger]

Starcraft is overdue for a sequel though... Warcraft has an MMO now, the plot can take a backseat for a while while people piddle around in WOW i think. Starcraft must be ressurected, phoenix from the ashes style. I dunno, maybe a striaght up FPS/Hack and Slash, i dunno... Call of duty style, with levels from each sides point of view? Anyone?

[Kassad]

I'd give my left testicle for Blizzard to say they've started. Starcraft hasn't gotten shit and Warcraft's gotten everything they could dream of.

[Jolly Roger]

So if we collect enough left testicles we might have a chance... lets get a basket!

[Kassad]

Or...lets get started with Starcraft? How's that?

[Renagade Rine]

watch blizz just release it fully completed and ready for the next gen consoles right when they release WOWBC

its unlikely but it would be a nice treat for all the bullsh** they put us through