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Rokky teams up with Revolution Software to bring Broken Sword franchise to China
Game distributor Rokky has partnered with Revolution Software to co-publish the Broken Sword franchise in China, including remastered versions of Shadow of the Templars and The Smoking Mirror. Rokky will handle marketing, translation, and localization for the Chinese market, marking their first venture into game publishing after years of distribution. Both companies expressed excitement about bringing the beloved series to a new audience.
Preserving the Past With Charles Cecil
Revolution Software co-founder Charles Cecil discusses the upcoming 4K remake of Broken Sword - Shadow of the Templars and the challenges of designing point-and-click adventure games. He shares insights on balancing puzzle difficulty, player-driven narratives, and his personal desire to correct a long-standing visual inconsistency in the original game's artwork.
What is the Game Developer Podcast? | GameDeveloper.com
The GameDeveloper.com podcast features interviews with prominent figures in the video game industry, discussing game development, design challenges, and labor relations. Hosted by Bryant Francis, the bi-weekly show includes past conversations with developers like Liz England, Sarah Elmaleh, and Charles Cecil, covering topics from game preservation to marketing.
A Broken Sword movie is in the works, aiming to move the adventure game classics into 'the next medium it…
A film adaptation of the classic adventure game series Broken Sword is in development, co-produced by series creator Revolution Software and Story Kitchen. Evan Spiliotopolos, known for writing live-action adaptations, is penning the script. The creators aim to translate the game's world into a new medium while remaining faithful to its established lore and intelligent storytelling.
Broken Sword Movie in the Works, Creator Charles Cecil Will Produce
A film adaptation of the classic adventure game series Broken Sword is in development, with creator Charles Cecil attached to produce. Story Kitchen is handling the production of the upcoming movie.
Games Inbox: Is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 worth the hype?
Readers discuss whether Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, which won multiple awards including Best Game at the BAFTAs, lives up to the hype, with some considering purchasing it despite not typically enjoying RPGs. Other topics include the merits of the PlayStation 4 generation, the future of VR, and the perceived bias in the BAFTA video game awards.
'Thank You So Much': Broken Sword 2 PS5 Remaster Reaches Kickstarter Funding Goal in Under 15 Minutes
Revolution Software's remaster of Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror for PlayStation 5 successfully reached its Kickstarter funding goal in under 15 minutes, raising over £310,000 with 27 days remaining. Studio co-founder Charles Cecil expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support, promising to deliver a high-quality game.
Broken Sword devs showered in $400,000 after promising to drop AI upscaling and draw 55,000 frames by hand for…
Revolution Software's Kickstarter for the Broken Sword: The Smoking Mirror remaster has surpassed its funding goal by over 500%, reaching over $422,000 USD. The success comes after the studio decided to drop AI upscaling in favor of redrawing all 55,000 frames by hand, a decision that has been met with strong community support. Studio head Charles Cecil stated that AI cannot replicate the subtle characterization and human expressions that their team of classical animators can provide.
