Ghost Rider: The Game(s)

[marvelisawesome]

normally just superhero video games without movies do good, but the punisher game wasnt that great, and the ghost rider game would becool.

 

[crystal_flame6]

we can definantly give them some good ideas and they can use us as their fans that they keep in touch with like what MSJ does.

 

[FlameHead]

I want it to be a free-form so you get to run around on highways and in cities wrecking vengence on people.

I agree. Make it much like Spidey with special little missions interlinked with a major storyline.

Having said that, I would prefere they make it at least a 2 player game as well. I like multiplay more that single play.

 

[Riding Ghost]

Found some more info....from that recent q1 2005 report...

"The upcoming Ghost Rider film starring Nic Cage will have a tie in with “choppers” according to Arad, as well as a “unique” video game (to be announced at E3), and “interesting” toy line – after which Arad referenced the Evil Kenevil toys from the ‘70s."

its not much...but at least we will see something by E3 which will be held next month! May 18-20 w/ the conference starting on the 17th in LA.

I've been looking everywhere, I can't find JACK!!
anybody else had any better luck?

 

[BIGGUN]

yeah...been looking for some info too. no dice
only thing i heard about Marvel gamewise is that fighting game and the FF movie game. maybe its just a side note that its "in development".
either that or something came up and had to delay the announcement for a few months...

 

[Triligors]

Driving missions, while fighting

All powers

Great fighting engine

Scenes from the film intercut with CGI

Voices- just ask Nicholas Cage to provide the voice and I'm sure he'd contribute, he's a die hard fan of the character, just ask to see his tatoo for proof.

Bring Nicholas Cage in to work with the game developers on the fighting aspect, similar to how Hayden agreed to contribute to the Revenge of the Sith game and it definitely shows.

Side missions and possible interactive city

 

[FlameHead]

I would hope that Nic would help out with the game as well. He's been involved for this long, it's just as well to go all the way.

When are we goin' to hear some news about this game? I've searched the net endlessly for information and there just isn't anything available.

 

[LordSuperhero]

Okay, the only thing I know as of now, is that Majesco Entertainment has obtained the license to make the video game for Ghost Rider and is currently working on it right now.

There will be a video game for Ghost Rider!!

http://www.majescoentertainment.com/

They have made games like Psychonauts, Soldier of Fortune, and BloodRayne.

Announcement should come relativly soon.

 

[crystal_flame6]

It is nice to hear that a good company has the game. I wonder what type they will make it. If it will be anything like what we where discussing in the game thread.

 

[Riding Ghost]

There is no reference to Ghost Rider on that link that I can see

 

[crystal_flame6]

Announcement should come relativly soon.

They just bought the liciense. They are probably waiting till they get an idea of what they will do for the game before posting anything.

 

[LordSuperhero]

Exactly, this is a insider report

 

[Mr Nick]

Cheers for the info Lord Superhero.

From the team that brought you Bloodrayne, eh? I can't say I'm thrilled. But Psychonauts is supposed to be good, right?

 

[LordSuperhero]

Yes, its an amazing adventure game.

 

[Retroman]

Cool to hear even though i'm not much of gamer.

 

[Master Blaster]

Will the game come out on Gamecube?

 

[FlameHead]

Thanks for the info LordSuperhero. It's nice to finally hear something about the game. Now, only if we know what it would be like... and how long we have to wait to play it.

 

[Mr Nick]

I hope they make it for the next gen systems. Having seen what the PS3 and Xbox 360 are capable of, it'd look spankingly gorgeous.

 

[FlameHead]

Now you're talking... although, I'll never be able to afford one of those systems.

 

[Riding Ghost]

I hope they make it for the next gen systems. Having seen what the PS3 and Xbox 360 are capable of, it'd look spankingly gorgeous.

I hope so as well, we will need the latest in technology to deliver the most awesome game possible.

 

[BHD]

itll be grand theft auto from hell

 

[Mr Nick]

I wonder what other Marvel characters we might see in the game. The brilliant Spider-Man 2 game featured several that haven't appeared in the films yet. Scarecrow would be a good one. Or, hey, what if Blade popped up? Hmmmmm.

 

[Mr Nick]

Just read the link on the main page about the game. Sounds cool, although it's a shame the cast won't be providing the voices.

 

[RedIsNotBlue]

You guys saw who is penning the game story right? Garth Ennis and Jimmy Palmiotti. They did the Punisher game. And if you played that you know it is gonna be sweet as hell.

 

[FlameHead]

Here's the full article for those who haven't read it yet.

'Ghost' also rides as video game in 2006

By John Gaudiosi
Majesco Entertainment is on board to ship a video game based on Marvel Entertainment's "Ghost Rider" comic series in summer 2006, coinciding with the Sony Pictures/Marvel Studios movie starring Nicolas Cage. The deal is part of a licensing agreement finalized this year between Majesco and Marvel.

U.K.-based development studio Climax is working on the new game for PlayStation 2, Xbox and PlayStation Portable platforms.

Comic scribes Garth Ennis and Jimmy Palmiotti are penning the game's story, which will pick up after the events in the upcoming film and provide an interactive sequel featuring cult superhero Ghost Rider.

Marvel Enterprises director of video game development Ames Kirshen said that key members of the Climax development team went to Australia during the film shoot and spent time with Ari Arad, co-producer of the film and senior vp production at Marvel Studios.

"They came away with some great assets, both 2-D and 3-D, which have been crucial for us to most accurately re-create (director) Mark Steven Johnson's theatrical vision into a 3-D interactive video game world," Kirshen said.

Marvel's "Ghost Rider" comic has sold more than 45 million copies since it was introduced in 1972. In addition to next summer's film, Marvel will introduce a new limited series "Ghost Rider" comic in September.

"The target demographic for games and comics has significant overlap, and oftentimes, comic properties translate very well into compelling video games," Majesco Entertainment senior product manager Liz Buckley said. "The Ghost Rider game offers a unique combination of high-impact combat and motorcycle action infused with supernatural elements."

Buckley added that like the recent Marvel and Activision "Fantastic Four" video game, the "Ghost Rider" game will utilize characters from the Hollywood adaptation and the Marvel comic universe. At this time, the game will not feature voices or likenesses from the film's cast.

She said players, as Ghost Rider, will face off against such villains as Blackheart and Mephistopheles. Players will be able to ride the Hell Cycle on water and boost over jumps. The third-person perspective game also will feature such weapons as the Hellfire Chain and Hellfire Shotgun.

The comic tells the story of motorcycle stunt rider Johnny Blaze, who makes a deal with Mephistopheles to save his father's life. In exchange, Blaze loses his immortal soul and is destined to ride through the night, avenging evil as the Ghost Rider and never to be reunited with the love of his life.

Kirshen added that the Ghost Rider character and his supporting universe are different from other Marvel franchises already familiar to the gaming world, so this experience will stand out from the crowd as being unique.

Finally, we're getting some solid news about this game. I'm very excited about the prospects of this game and I especially like the fact that it'll continue past the movie. I like it when they tie all these things in to one big story, much like the Matrix did.

I guess that confirms that Blackheart and Mephisto will not be completly defeated in the movie... as one should expect.

Hellfire chain? The's the first time I heard it refered to as that...