Curt Vendel Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 http://classicgaming.gamespy.com/View.php?...tail&id=402 Curt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 cool, hope they bring out a hand held retro game system soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyper_Eye Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 Microprose was such a big part of my childhood. From their flight sim games like F-15, F-117 Stealth Fighter, (Apache) Gunship, and Gunship 2000 to their most fantastic titles (as publishers) Master of Orion, Civilization, and X-COM I saw the Microprose logo flash across the screen thousands of times as a child and young teenager. My Microprose memories are all fine ones. I hope they can live up to what they once were. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ze_ro Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 It doesn't look like they have any intention of actually making video games, but rather consumer electronics. This company may not even own the rights to the original MicroProse's games, they might have just bought the brand name, logos, etc. I was kind of excited when I saw the joystick, thinking it would be for the 360... but looks like it's just another PC controller. --Zero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybergoth Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 It doesn't look like they have any intention of actually making video games, but rather consumer electronics. This company may not even own the rights to the original MicroProse's games, they might have just bought the brand name, logos, etc. There was initial talk of this new Micropose having two divisions, red and blue, with "red" being supposed to be their video game and software division. As of now I didn't see them announce any new software though, but I still hope they do soon. They seem to change their homepage every few days, so I'm looking regularly. (At least someone must've told the webdesigner lately that their company is spelled "Microprose", not "MICRO Prose" ) What I find surprising is that this new Microprose was actually launched by Atari Interactive, who even had to buy the rights back from Infogrames. Also interesting, I think only +- a week from the relaunch of Microprose did Bill Stealy also start a new company Thriller Publishing Anyway, IMO is Firaxis the true heir to Microprose Still, exciting news somehow and I'm looking forward for things to come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classics Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 The boot on that joystick looks like it came right off a 2600 stick. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kripto Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 That joystick + trackball combo looks awesome. I might have to get one, although I wish it came in black... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathanallan Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 That joystick + trackball combo looks awesome. I might have to get one, although I wish it came in black... problem solved! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Iacovelli Posted March 26, 2008 Share Posted March 26, 2008 I totally love gunship on the PC. (thats where my alter ego "Ace McCloud" orignated from when I posted my high scores,and he continued to other games like Blue lighning on the jag CD) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathanallan Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 cool, hope they bring out a hand held retro game system soon I hope so, too. I have faith in MicroProse, one of the few I believe in. A company with a lot of history. Nathan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempest Posted March 27, 2008 Share Posted March 27, 2008 Microprose is back In pog form? Tempest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaperman Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 (edited) I hope so, too. I have faith in MicroProse, one of the few I believe in. A company with a lot of history. Nathan too bad that this 'comeback' has nothing to do with software--which is what they're known for. No, now they're just a meaningless brand which is used to target the 'dorks 25-40' market segment. I sure can't wait to buy some of that new microprose cable. so help me out here...aside from the name, exactly what's left of the microprose that didn't suck? And why is everybody thinking the next thing they'll make is a handheld retro game system? I must have missed a memo... Edited March 28, 2008 by Reaperman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybergoth Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 so help me out here...aside from the name, exactly what's left of the microprose that didn't suck? And why is everybody thinking the next thing they'll make is a handheld retro game system? I must have missed a memo... Even if they did, I'd be surprised if there were too many of their own classics on it, since most of their games used the whole keyboard for controls. For example a "Microprose C64 DTV" could possibly only have Pirates!, Microprose Soccer and maybe 2-3 other joystick only titles, unless they added a keyboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 so help me out here...aside from the name, exactly what's left of the microprose that didn't suck? And why is everybody thinking the next thing they'll make is a handheld retro game system? I must have missed a memo... Because Curt is involved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaperman Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 (edited) so help me out here...aside from the name, exactly what's left of the microprose that didn't suck? And why is everybody thinking the next thing they'll make is a handheld retro game system? I must have missed a memo... Because Curt is involved involved with what? A joystick? I get the feeling that if there were any real news it would come right from the horses mouth, and not what somebody might have almost not said. Maybe that's just me. Edited March 28, 2008 by Reaperman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ze_ro Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 We still don't even know if this Microprose even owns the rights to the original Microprose games. If you read the Wikipedia article on Microprose, they were bought by Spectrum Holobyte, who were then bought by Hasbro Interactive, who were then bought by Infogrames and rolled into what is now Atari. If you're looking for a new Gunship game, you'd probably have to go talk to Atari. This new company probably owns little more than the Microprose name and logo. --Zero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cybergoth Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 If you're looking for a new Gunship game, you'd probably have to go talk to Atari. No, like many others is Gunship owned by Firaxis today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Math You Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 So is Microprose owned by Curt or Legacy Engineering? http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/darklands/message/8791 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted May 16, 2008 Share Posted May 16, 2008 Some interesting new game controllers listed, PS2/3 with trackball and Wii arcade http://www.microprosesystems.com/arcpro.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Zeptari Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 It doesn't look like they have any intention of actually making video games, but rather consumer electronics. This company may not even own the rights to the original MicroProse's games, they might have just bought the brand name, logos, etc. I was kind of excited when I saw the joystick, thinking it would be for the 360... but looks like it's just another PC controller. --Zero The joystick looks like it would be excellent for XBLA games! -rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 The joystick looks like it would be excellent for XBLA games! -rick Sucks ass too, because I just bought a new Hori. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 So what happened? the Microprose site has been down for a week or more. I thought the stick was due to be released soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCHufnagel Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 So what happened? the Microprose site has been down for a week or more. I thought the stick was due to be released soon I sometimes hang out at AVS Forums and Microprose has made a lot of people upset over there. They were selling OTA digital to analog converter boxes and cancelled orders for a box that was never approved by the NTIA, causing many people to lose their coupons because they expired.. And now their site has been down. Doesn't look promising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted June 17, 2008 Share Posted June 17, 2008 So what happened? the Microprose site has been down for a week or more. I thought the stick was due to be released soon I sometimes hang out at AVS Forums and Microprose has made a lot of people upset over there. They were selling OTA digital to analog converter boxes and cancelled orders for a box that was never approved by the NTIA, causing many people to lose their coupons because they expired.. And now their site has been down. Doesn't look promising. Shame, it looked like they were going to bring out some interesting gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 where has Atari museum gone?! hope it is not related Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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