In Other News...October 30th

Ghostbear · 10-30-2012, 06:13 PM

I guess there was a bit of rain or something so ION is coming from me instead of Docfinger today. I will try to live up to the proper standards.

- Orcs Must Die! 2 is adding another booster pack titled "Are We There Yeti?" It will contain new maps, new traps and new variations for Endless Mode.

- Little known company Disney has purchased Lucasfilm for 4.05 billion dollars.

- Grand Theft Auto V and Dead Island: Riptide have both announced release dates/timeframes/phases of the moon. Riptide will release in April 2013 and GTAV will come out in the Spring of 2013.

- Natural Selection 2 has launched a little early, so get in there and have some FPS/RTS multiplayer fun!

Karak · 10-30-2012, 08:53 PM

Hahahaha. Oh man. The first sentence is perfect.

MosBen · 10-30-2012, 09:03 PM

I will make the bold prediction that GTA V will be delayed.

OldJadedGamer · 10-30-2012, 09:56 PM

You should mention that GTAV was only announced for 360/PS3. No WiiU version.

Ghostbear · 10-30-2012, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by OldJadedGamer

You should mention that GTAV was only announced for 360/PS3. No WiiU version.

But you just did! Easy peasy.

Hawkzombie · 10-31-2012, 01:56 AM

Surprised more people aren't talking about Disney buying up Lucasfilm.

Of course, I think the success they've had since buying Marvel (or, should I say, the success they've had not mucking it up) has sort of put people's mind at ease about something like this.

And not like Disney and Star Wars haven't shared a healthy and profitable relationship over the years (Star Tours is still the best ride there).

Grifter · 10-31-2012, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawkzombie

Surprised more people aren't talking about Disney buying up Lucasfilm.

Of course, I think the success they've had since buying Marvel (or, should I say, the success they've had not mucking it up) has sort of put people's mind at ease about something like this.

And not like Disney and Star Wars haven't shared a healthy and profitable relationship over the years (Star Tours is still the best ride there).

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Purple Santa · 10-31-2012, 03:35 AM

Ghostbear involved in a coup de tat! Welcome to our new emperor!

Reverant · 10-31-2012, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawkzombie

Surprised more people aren't talking about Disney buying up Lucasfilm.

Of course, I think the success they've had since buying Marvel (or, should I say, the success they've had not mucking it up) has sort of put people's mind at ease about something like this.

And not like Disney and Star Wars haven't shared a healthy and profitable relationship over the years (Star Tours is still the best ride there).

If you mean in general, and not on this site in particular, then I agree somewhat. Everyone and everywhere seems obligated to report the news, but few seem interested in having a real discussion about it beyond the financial implications.

I don't think people really care about Star Wars that much anymore. The name still moves products (TOR), but that could be force of habit more than anything else.

Purple Santa · 10-31-2012, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Reverant

If you mean in general, and not on this site in particular, then I agree somewhat. Everyone and everywhere seems obligated to report the news, but few seem interested in having a real discussion about it beyond the financial implications.

I don't think people really care about Star Wars that much anymore. The name still moves products (TOR), but that could be force of habit more than anything else.

I'm actually curious to know why sell now?

Suave Peanut · 10-31-2012, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Purple Santa

I'm actually curious to know why sell now?

I figure it's because he's 68 now and he's always wanted to hand over the reins during his lifetime.

MagGnome · 10-31-2012, 05:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawkzombie

Surprised more people aren't talking about Disney buying up Lucasfilm.

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Originally Posted by Reverant

If you mean in general, and not on this site in particular, then I agree somewhat. Everyone and everywhere seems obligated to report the news, but few seem interested in having a real discussion about it beyond the financial implications.

Clearly the two of you are not on Twitter. That's all anyone talked about after the news was announced yesterday.

Reverant · 10-31-2012, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by MagGnome

Clearly the two of you are not on Twitter. That's all anyone talked about after the news was announced yesterday.

I have lame Twitter, aka Facebook :P. However, I now realize that most of my big nerd contacts live in New York or New Jersey. They may have been preoccupied.

muddi900 · 10-31-2012, 08:08 AM

Is Doc ok?

OldJadedGamer · 10-31-2012, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Purple Santa

I'm actually curious to know why sell now?

Because after the shame of the last three Star Wars episodes, he knows he has nothing left and better get out while the getting is good.

Lucas made the majority of his money off licensing but creativity wise he is bankrupt.

Pale Ale · 10-31-2012, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by muddi900

Is Doc ok?

I was under the impression he was Chris Christie with a Mustache as a Disguise!

Reverant · 10-31-2012, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by OldJadedGamer

Because after the shame of the last three Star Wars episodes, he knows he has nothing left and better get out while the getting is good.

Lucas made the majority of his money off licensing but creativity wise he is bankrupt.

Perhaps it was the shame of Red Tales. Lucas wanted to prove that he still could make awesome films and didn't need the Star Wars name to do it. Then he made a movie that few liked and lacked even the prequel trilogy's nostalgic appeal.

I feel a bit bad for the guy. He's the mother of the most popular sci-fi universe ever and yet still widely reviled.

MagGnome · 10-31-2012, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Reverant

I have lame Twitter, aka Facebook :P. However, I now realize that most of my big nerd contacts live in New York or New Jersey. They may have been preoccupied.

I'm on both, but I've been finding the conversation on Twitter more interesting than the one on Facebook, at least overall.

Purple Santa · 10-31-2012, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Suave Peanut

I figure it's because he's 68 now and he's always wanted to hand over the reins during his lifetime.

That makes sense. I didn't realize how old he was.

Ghostbear · 10-31-2012, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by muddi900

Is Doc ok?

Yeah, he just doesn't have power and is feeling under the weather.

10-30-2012, 06:13 PM	#1
Ghostbear Mechwarrior Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Solaris VII Posts: 6,498	In Other News...October 30th I guess there was a bit of rain or something so ION is coming from me instead of Docfinger today. I will try to live up to the proper standards. - Orcs Must Die! 2 is adding another booster pack titled "Are We There Yeti?" It will contain new maps, new traps and new variations for Endless Mode. - Little known company Disney has purchased Lucasfilm for 4.05 billion dollars. - Grand Theft Auto V and Dead Island: Riptide have both announced release dates/timeframes/phases of the moon. Riptide will release in April 2013 and GTAV will come out in the Spring of 2013. - Natural Selection 2 has launched a little early, so get in there and have some FPS/RTS multiplayer fun!

10-30-2012, 08:53 PM	#2
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10-30-2012, 09:03 PM	#3
MosBen Colonist Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,336	I will make the bold prediction that GTA V will be delayed.

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OldJadedGamer Old and Jaded. Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 5,714	You should mention that GTAV was only announced for 360/PS3. No WiiU version.