Between 1995 and 2000, three basic point-and-click video games had been launched primarily based on Terry Pratchett’s Discworld novels. These video games are Discworld, Discworld II: Lacking Presumed…!?, and Discworld Noir.
For a few years, followers have eagerly requested a rerelease or remaster of the collection, making it a extremely coveted merchandise on GOG’s Neighborhood Wishlist. This platform is famend for revitalising basic DOS video games, making certain they will function on fashionable machines.
Gregg Barnett, the Director of the collection at Excellent Leisure who contributed to all three video games, has mentioned the potential for a rerelease or remaster with Time Extension. He talked about that the choice in the end rests with King Charles…
The UK Monarchy owns 50% of the Discworld Video games
“The unique rights are sophisticated within the UK, nevertheless it seems that fifty% reverted to me because the creator as a result of the corporate Excellent Leisure had been closed for over 10 years.” stated Barnett.
“At any time when one thing closes within the UK, mental property rights revert 50% to the unique creator and 50% to the crown, which is King Charles. In order that’s the 2 house owners of the video games.”
Barnett says {that a} re-release or a remaster might occur, and confirms that there have been discussions.
“So sure, there have been discussions and one thing could also be occurring down the monitor – a rerelease or a remaster. But it surely’s clearly an advanced course of once you’re coping with the crown.”
Barnett additionally talked about growing a brand new recreation within the collection, particularly concentrating on the Metropolis Watch Assortment.
He reached out to Rhianna Pratchett, Terry Pratchett’s daughter, just a few years in the past to discover the opportunity of engaged on an adaptation. Nonetheless, the rights are at present held by ITV or Amazon Prime, posing a major impediment.
“I did ask her (Rhianna) as a result of I stated, ‘I want to do a definitive recreation on the Guards however she stated, ‘Sadly, they’re making a TV present of it’.” Barnett claimed.
“On the time, I had some revolutionary concepts on easy methods to use all the guards as completely different detectives with their very own specific talents – you had the werewolf, you had the vampire, you had the dwarf, and so forth and so forth. That was the place I wished to go all the best way simply do a procedural detective factor.” he concluded.
Hopefully, the problems surrounding rights could be resolved, permitting us to as soon as once more benefit from the delights of Eric Idle’s singing voice. He lent his voice to Rincewind within the collection and in addition penned the catchy tune we have included under.
The collection, impressed by the beloved books of Terry Pratchett, first discovered success on PC earlier than increasing to consoles such because the PlayStation and Sega Saturn. Moreover, Acorn Media within the UK launched a number of animated Discworld diversifications, together with “Color of Magic” and “Wyrd Sisters.” The enduring Christopher Lee offered the voice for Demise.
Terry Pratchett sadly handed away in 2015 after being recognized with Alzheimers.
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