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Title: Ben Jordan: Special Editions
Post by: Grundislav on Thu 01/04/2010 02:22:49
After the success of the Deluxe versions of BJ1 and BJ2, I've decided to start from the beginning again and put out Special Editions of all the Ben Jordan games, just like LucasArts is doing with Monkey Island.

I'm starting with Case 1, obviously, and will redo all the cases, then release them all along with Case 8 on a Special Edition DVD which will be sold for $29.99.

Each case will feature revamped hi-res graphics, voice acting, live music, and designer commentary.  I'll post in the GiP forum soon, but right now I just have this one screenshot to show:

(http://www.grundislavgames.com/bj1se.jpg)

As you can see the backgrounds have been redone in high res to simulate a watercolor painting, and the character sprites have also been touched up for a more modern appearance.

Estimated release date: December 21, 2012.
Title: Re: Ben Jordan: Special Editions
Post by: markbilly on Thu 01/04/2010 02:35:12
Quote from: Grundislav on Thu 01/04/2010 02:22:49
Estimated release date: December 21, 2012.

That last line was the icing on the cake!
Title: Re: Ben Jordan: Special Editions
Post by: LimpingFish on Thu 01/04/2010 02:51:53
At least it doesn't look like this...

Ben Jordan SE: Attempt First (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_QTXhsrj0HZE/S7P7Ni316sI/AAAAAAAAACo/vaI_fDCPEKg/s1600/000015454.jpg)

I'm glad you decided to go in a different direction.
Title: Re: Ben Jordan: Special Editions
Post by: Captain Ricco on Thu 01/04/2010 03:19:31
I dont like that watercolor style

You should go on a full well done all Pixelart remake, now thats something I would gladly pay for
Title: Re: Ben Jordan: Special Editions
Post by: Gilbert on Thu 01/04/2010 05:13:27
Awwww Another one?

Are you going to ditch our project (http://i488.photobucket.com/albums/rr249/gilbot/bj5agi.png)? It's almost completed already.
Title: Re: Ben Jordan: Special Editions
Post by: Calin Leafshade on Thu 01/04/2010 06:55:33
ya know... Ben Jordan always looks like he's in pajamas.. now he has the bed hair to go with it.
Title: Re: Ben Jordan: Special Editions
Post by: BiggerJ on Thu 01/04/2010 07:59:56
I hope the Skunkape has haunches this time.
Title: Re: Ben Jordan: Special Editions
Post by: arj0n on Thu 01/04/2010 08:02:34
Spoiler
April fools day joke
[close]
right?  :P
Title: Re: Ben Jordan: Special Editions
Post by: david on Thu 01/04/2010 08:58:52
You're joking, right? You can because it's April fools  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Ben Jordan: Special Editions
Post by: Buckethead on Thu 01/04/2010 09:07:15
You are underselling yourself man. You should aks that kind of money for each part.
Title: Re: Ben Jordan: Special Editions
Post by: Shane 'ProgZmax' Stevens on Thu 01/04/2010 09:19:33
The hair is clearly the best part of this remake.  I've always said Ben needed more hair, and here it is in all its red glory!
Title: Re: Ben Jordan: Special Editions
Post by: IndieBoy on Thu 01/04/2010 09:22:16
Man, Grundislav, you have gone all one-trick pony on us.  :(
Title: Re: Ben Jordan: Special Editions
Post by: BiggerJ on Thu 01/04/2010 09:39:46
Hey, don't forget to permanently remove all the free versions of the games from your site, demand that all other sites that host them remove them, and threaten litigation against anyone who makes them available.
Title: Re: Ben Jordan: Special Editions
Post by: veryweirdguy on Thu 01/04/2010 11:05:33
I support this 100%, and look forward to the reboot of the remakes.
Title: Re: Ben Jordan: Special Editions
Post by: Crimson Wizard on Thu 01/04/2010 12:41:47
Whether it is a joke or not, but I must say, I hate how BJ looks on that "screenshot"  :P
Title: Re: Ben Jordan: Special Editions
Post by: Chicky on Thu 01/04/2010 12:47:13
I love the hair, almost as awesome as Guybrush's re-make hair.

Title: Re: Ben Jordan: Special Editions
Post by: Sam. on Thu 01/04/2010 13:16:53
I like it. Maybe now you'll put some effort into your "games".
Title: Re: Ben Jordan: Special Editions
Post by: on Thu 01/04/2010 13:41:29
Can't wait to play! But yes 29,99 - isn't that a little cheap?? Surely each game would be worth about 14.99, multiply by 8, give the customer maybe a little discount - making $99 a better price IMO. When can we pre-order?
Title: Re: Ben Jordan: Special Editions
Post by: Matti on Thu 01/04/2010 14:00:09
The watercolor effect is nice, but you forgot to add a lensflare.

(http://www.2dadventure.com/ags/bj1se_lens.png)
Title: Re: Ben Jordan: Special Editions
Post by: Captain Ricco on Thu 01/04/2010 22:34:42
Theres a sniper on the roof!
Everybody down!!
Title: Re: Ben Jordan: Special Editions
Post by: on Thu 01/04/2010 23:52:36
Get to da chopper!!1
Title: Re: Ben Jordan: Special Editions
Post by: Domino on Thu 01/04/2010 23:57:44
Sweet Sassy Molassy!!!  :=
Title: Re: Ben Jordan: Special Editions
Post by: Grundislav on Thu 01/04/2010 23:59:44
Har har, APRIL FOOL!!!