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'''''Talisman''''' |
'''''Talisman''''' was a [[video game]] that would have been downloadable from both the [[PlayStation Store]] and [[Xbox Live Arcade]]. A version would also have been developed for [[Microsoft Windows]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://pc.ign.com/articles/780/780660p1.html | title=IGN: Capcom Wields Talisman | last=Roper | first=Chris | publisher=[[IGN]] | date=2007-04-13}}</ref> Based closely on the [[Talisman (board game)|board game of the same name]] from [[Games Workshop]], it was being developed by [[Big Rooster]], but Capcom had announced they were seeking new developers. |
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===Cancellation of Video Game=== |
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The Talisman video game has been cancelled by Capcom. [http://www.capcom-unity.com/ask_capcom/go/thread/view/7371/4818413/Talisman Capcom Confirmation] |
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As quoted from Sven, a moderator on the Capcom Digital forum:<blockquote> |
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Rather recently we have finally stopped development completely. After a misfire at the start, the details of which I won't get into, we evaluated several options for moving the project to new developers, but the costs of moving forward outweighted the potential revenue. I realize this will be disappointing for the fans of the game. |
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The rights have reverted back to Games Workshop where I hope someone will pick them up and try again. I too still would like to play a Talisman videogame. |
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==Gameplay== |
==Gameplay== |
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''Talisman'' |
''Talisman'' was a [[fantasy]] hybrid [[board game|board]]/[[role-playing game]]. Players would have moved across a [[3D computer graphics|3D]] virtual board, fighting creatures, collecting items, and strengthening their characters through experience. The ultimate goal was to defeat the other players, typically by reaching the ''Crown of Command'' on the game board. |
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The computerized translation |
The computerized translation would have supported up to four players, either [[online]] or offline. Including 25 different characters from the game and its expansions, it also promised additional downloadable content, such as extra characters and alternate ending conditions.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.joystiq.com/2007/04/13/capcom-brings-rocketmen-and-talisman-to-xbla-and-psn/ | title=Capcom brings Rocketmen and Talisman to XBLA and PSN | last=Rea | first=Jared | publisher=Joystiq.com | date=2007-04-13}}</ref> |
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==1985 computer game== |
==1985 computer game== |
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Revision as of 19:50, 12 October 2008
| Talisman | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Undecided[1] |
| Publisher(s) | Capcom |
| Platform(s) | PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 (XBLA), Microsoft Windows |
| Release | TBA[1] |
| Genre(s) | Board game |
| Mode(s) | Single player, Multiplayer |
Talisman was a video game that would have been downloadable from both the PlayStation Store and Xbox Live Arcade. A version would also have been developed for Microsoft Windows.[2] Based closely on the board game of the same name from Games Workshop, it was being developed by Big Rooster, but Capcom had announced they were seeking new developers.
Cancellation of Video Game
The Talisman video game has been cancelled by Capcom. Capcom Confirmation
As quoted from Sven, a moderator on the Capcom Digital forum:
Rather recently we have finally stopped development completely. After a misfire at the start, the details of which I won't get into, we evaluated several options for moving the project to new developers, but the costs of moving forward outweighted the potential revenue. I realize this will be disappointing for the fans of the game.
The rights have reverted back to Games Workshop where I hope someone will pick them up and try again. I too still would like to play a Talisman videogame.
Gameplay
Talisman was a fantasy hybrid board/role-playing game. Players would have moved across a 3D virtual board, fighting creatures, collecting items, and strengthening their characters through experience. The ultimate goal was to defeat the other players, typically by reaching the Crown of Command on the game board.
The computerized translation would have supported up to four players, either online or offline. Including 25 different characters from the game and its expansions, it also promised additional downloadable content, such as extra characters and alternate ending conditions.[3]
1985 computer game
A separate computer game, released in 1985 for the ZX Spectrum, was also called Talisman and based on the board game.[4]
References
- ^ a b XBLArcade.com's board game roundup from XBLArcade.com Cite error: The named reference "xblarcade" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
- ^ Roper, Chris (2007-04-13). "IGN: Capcom Wields Talisman". IGN.
- ^ Rea, Jared (2007-04-13). "Capcom brings Rocketmen and Talisman to XBLA and PSN". Joystiq.com.
- ^ Talisman for the ZX Spectrum information from TalismanIsland.com
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