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#320253
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Indiana Jones & The Ultimate Quest (Released)
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ThrowgnCpr said:

a fate of atlantis project would be cool. I cant take it on any time soon, or not too soon. I have too many other projects that I am working on.

For the trailers, yes, we assume that the trailers might make it onto the DVD, but you know what happens when you ASSume. The TV ads probably wont be on any release.

For the logos, yes, I could put the history channel logo on the cover and disc, but I also could put ...Lego, Lucasfilm, etc, etc. I dont like a huge jumble of logos on the artwork, so i left it a bit more plain. I always welcome others art to add.
Too bad my PhotoShop skills are zero or I'd use very small logos.
Yeah, never know if the Trailers and the TV spots are going to be on the KotCS DVD.
For Fate of Atlantis, I'd meld the various paths or something. Or perhaps three seperate releases for Team, Wits and Fists? Course I'd use the CD-ROM talkie and ScummVM. Only as a pipedream.
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#320238
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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom: The InfoDroid Edit (Released)
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ShiftyEyes said:

What's with the obsession with Gunga Din? Certainly, it's a great movie, but why have this movie compliment that one? I think it already does to some extent, but it just seems unnecessary.
If you've done some research about it, it was one of the films which heavily influenced and inspired Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Don't believe me? Buy or borrow The Complete Making of Indiana Jones book. I bought the Oversize/Coffee Table book and it's a great read.
ToD already compliments Gunga Din to some extent. There's even a throwaway line in the dinner scene which harkens the events of Gunga Din.
Could also be my obsession for older films too? Never entirely know.

My suggestion anyway InfoDroid is to watch Gunga Din and then ToD back-to-back. Don't even need to have each other compliment theirselves. Just an excuse to watch Gunga Din.
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#320235
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.: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
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Orinoco_Womble said:

DarkGryphon2048 said:

I would buy an X0 player but it certainly wouldn't be used for any Star Wars preservations. Nah, I'd rather transfer all of those LD extras which aren't on DVD if I could. Believe me I would if I had the means to especially if I could afford it.
There are other films besides Star Wars which need to be preserved. I'd be making my own "X0 Utilised Projects" if I already had the capability and equipment.
These wouldn't be "Fan Edits" either.


I can certainly dig a lot of what you're saying and I'll agree that there is a heck of a lot of stuff that has only been released on LD or VHS which also deserves a decent preservation effort. BTW, if by any chance you do ever buy an X0 player, then please feel free to PM me and I'll send you my ultra-rare LD for preservation ;)

For myself though, Star Wars was such an important part of my childhood experience that it seems such a travesty that it hasn't had the proper DVD release that it deserves. I can certainly appreciate the efforts that the X0 team have gone too and I for one am truly amazed by their tenacity and level of expertise and I applaud their efforts. I would also recommend that you read both the old and the new X0 threads thoroughly because if nothing else, it's all a bloody good read.

As for the 'fan edits', yeah I'll agree that's not my cup of tea either. Having said that, I'm not gonna bag anyone else for getting up off their bum and spending their own time on something that they obviously enjoy doing. Good on 'em and good luck to 'em.
I wonder why the X0 team doesn't also utilise the player's capacity for high quality video output to preserve the extras? That's what befuddles me.
As I was already saying, if I already had all the equipment necessary and just needed to buy the X0 or X9 player, I'd be buying LD's like crazy for preservation. It's not just the Star Wars OOT which needs to be preserved, there's a whole gamut out there just waiting for it. Only thing if there'd be a demand of course. Perhaps these would necessitate a Pay it forward-type thing? Never know.
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#320234
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Indiana Jones & The Ultimate Quest (Released)
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ThrowgnCpr said:

According to the credits it was narrated by Robert Clotworthy. Some good information on the show can be found HERE This is now up on the 'noid for those wishing a torrent
Ah, very interesting though. The guy did sound alot like Peter Coyote though.
Looking at the descriptor, wouldn't the KotCS DVD/BD release have the trailers and TV Spots? No idea why I'm asking since I downloaded the HD versions of the ones where applicable.
Wait, shouldn't the disc label and cover have a History Channel logo? Just curious.
Any plans for an Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis project? I'd do it but no idea to go about it. I have some suggestions if you'd be wanting to PM me about it. Just random rough ideas.
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#320233
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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom: The InfoDroid Edit (Released)
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InfoDroid said:

Yes. And I download torrents all the time, but I've never actually submitted one. So, I hope that goes smoothly. :) It's funny, as many years as I've been on these boards and working on Star Wars, I've never gotten to the point of actually releasing something. It's like making it to the next level of a video game. Haha...

Now I have to figure out how to do all this.

I'm thinking about releasing an XVID first.
More in terms of completing the video game I guess and knowing the great feeling of accomplishing a great task? Or more due to the fact all the projects are one huge video game and thereby completing a certain level said one is finished?
At least you're working on this project with the OAR version so that's what matters most.
What you should do is watch GUNGA DIN and Temple of Doom back to back if need be. Therefore if the need arises you can change this fan edit more to reflect the films. If you want to of course. Maybe have Temple of Doom feel more like an actual sequel or something? It does already in the tonality and everything.
Hell, just watch GUNGA DIN. It's a great 1939 film.
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#320231
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*** The Official DigitalFreakNYC Release Thread*** (SW, Indy + Others!)
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Hey DFNYC,
For the next round of Indiana Jones stuff, will you be having various film specific discs for interviews and the like?
Could even have DVD-ROM content with the comic books. I have all the Marvel Comics issues of The Further Adventures of Indiana Jones in the CDisplay format. All on one CD-R though.
Awaiting news for your next project Craig is like waiting in line to take a number to re-experience all those memories again.
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#320229
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Indiana Jones & The Ultimate Quest (Released)
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ThrowgnCpr said:

thanks guys. this is up now on rapidshare. check out fanedit.org or PM me for more info.
Found it! Thanks ThrowgnCpr! Now if only I had a Premium "RapidShit" account...
I have DFNYC's Indiana Jones DVD's on a higher priority but this one will gradually be downloaded and burned out.
The History Channel feature was great. If I'm not mistaken, didn't Peter Coyote narrate it?
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#320169
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.: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
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Orinoco_Womble said:

DarkGryphon2048 said:

or did you guys waste your moneys only for this project?


Geez mate, that's a pretty harsh statement. I don't think I'd consider it a 'waste of money' if I was lucky enough to be able to afford and X0 player. Besides, how much money are you prepared to ‘waste’ on your own LD preservations?

DarkGryphon2048 said:

Alot of other LD's could have a highly beneficial means of preservation if utilised via the X0 player.


Yep, this is undoubtedly true. I have one LD in particular that I guarantee no one else on the forum has even heard of which I would love to get transferred from an X0 player as well. Sadly, unless you either own an X0 or are very good mates with someone who does, then I think your chances of getting anything transferred on one of those players is pretty slim.

Here’s a thought; why don’t you go out and ‘waste’ a huge amount of money on an X0 player and then offer it to the rest of us to use for our own preservations? Sounds like a pretty good idea to me :)
I would buy an X0 player but it certainly wouldn't be used for any Star Wars preservations. Nah, I'd rather transfer all of those LD extras which aren't on DVD if I could. Believe me I would if I had the means to especially if I could afford it.
There are other films besides Star Wars which need to be preserved. I'd be making my own "X0 Utilised Projects" if I already had the capability and equipment.
These wouldn't be "Fan Edits" either.
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#320168
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*** The Official DigitalFreakNYC Release Thread*** (SW, Indy + Others!)
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ThrowgnCpr said:

DarkGryphon2048 said:

Direct links would be nice instead of being a vague-arse aboot it!


First off, you have a lot of nerve. Please read the damn forum rules. There can be NO posting of direct links here. All you have to do is make a few clicks and you can get the links, or politely PM someone for them, including me, and I'm sure we would be glad to give them to you. Insults are not going to get you anything.

Secondly, ...youtube? you've gotta be kidding me. The quality is always terrible. That should be a last resort at best. These videos are easily obtainable in DVD format.
I registered there with my real name. Thought I'd be ballsy and move away from the made-up usernames. I was being sarcastic.
I'm more interested in grabbing the Indiana Jones making-ofs more than anything off of FanEdit.org Perhaps that DL'd Extended Version of ALIEN.
What about direct links for those who need multiple capacity DVD cases? And alot of these single disc releases will waste space anyway if not in thinpak/slimcases.

ThrowgnCpr, thanks for posting these via FanEdit.org/RapidShit punk bitch!:D (Note the smiley.)

And Craig, here's to hoping you make more Indiana Jones stuff!
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#320114
Topic
Force Unleashed Vader's Apprentice Gets a Name (spoilers)
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Perhaps I shall rent this for my 360. More half-assed about it though. Don't care either.
As long as Indiana Jones gets back on the fast track of actually being a game instead of tech demo, I couldn't care less. LucasArts needs to prioritise the other properties under their banner other than Star Wars. Perhaps a fifth Monkey Island game or a sequel to Grim Fandango?
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#320113
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Crystall Skull has GL's fingerprints all over it
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I enjoyed the films and shall see it a third time before it leaves cinemas. As I've already stated, I joined this board more for the random Indiana Jones projects in comparison to reading alot of SW fanboys bitch and moan about everything.
For KotCS, I was expecting a new adventure with the appropriate spin on what was popular at the time. The B-Movies, UFO's, the Red Scare, 1950's, A-bombs and other things. So yeah, I wasn't expecting a retread of the previous three films. I got that and am entirely happy for it.
It won't change my own personal opinion of how much fun I had watching KotCS either. I'm entitled to my own opinion and dammit, I thoroughly enjoyed KotCS. Hell, I'll even buy the DVD on the date of release.
Also due to the fact I'm far more of a fan of Indiana Jones in comparison to Star Wars. Star Wars is reaching Franchise Fatigue at the moment. Clone Wars movie? Thanks but no thanks, it's a pass for me. Oh, The Force Unleashed videro game? Where's that Indiana Jones video game you've been working on LucasArts?
Yeah, so what if I own the 2006 "GOUT" DVD's? I also own RotS. No, I won't bash Lucas every chance I get.
Only detractors I have for this film, Nixie-display instead of LED ones for the Rocketsled sequence and a longer running time. Sure, there might be some minor things too but I don't frankly care. I know KotCS isn't supposed to mirror RotLA, ToD and TLC. Just another adventure for Indiana Jones. It's what I paid to see and it's what I received as I mentioned.
Pardon me while I scarper off and play Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis while you die-hard SW fanboys nitpick more. It's only a damn movie. Oh, I had FUN watching it too.
Hell, I even enjoyed 1941. Oh, does that make me lower in status compared to you? It's just a damn forum. Speaking of which, I'll pre-order KotCS come to think of it.
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#320109
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*** The Official DigitalFreakNYC Release Thread*** (SW, Indy + Others!)
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ThrowgnCpr said:

check forum.fanedit.org. I posted all the indy stuff and some others to rapidshare.
Direct links would be nice instead of being a vague-arse aboot it!

From YouTube I downloaded via Download Helper on Firefox browser:

The Making of Raiders of the Lost Ark
Great Movie Stunts - Raiders of the Lost Ark

Excellent Vintage making-of/documentary! I found some other random Indiana Jones stuff too. Although I'd much rather prefer DVD-9's full of extras. Case in point would be a DVD-9 full of extras for each respective film. An extras disc for each film as it were.
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#320108
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.: The XØ Project - Laserdisc on Steroids :. (SEE FIRST POST FOR UPDATES) (* unfinished project *)
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So I take it this "release" won't be using DVNR or EE whatsoever? I certainly hope the film grain will be left untouched.
Are there any concurrent plans using the X0 player for other preservations except Star Wars or did you guys waste your moneys only for this project? Alot of other LD's could have a highly beneficial means of preservation if utilised via the X0 player.
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#320106
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Info: Raiders of the Lost Ark: Cliffhanger serial style! on youutbe
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SilverWook said:

I'm not sure how many of those old serials are out on DVD. (I had to special order just to get all of Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers!) I do recall seeing several other serials released on Laserdisc.

I'm really itching to see Secret of the Incas. It's apparently never had a proper video release. Given it's supposed to be a major influence on Raiders, (Charlton Heston even dresses a lot like Indy!) you'd think it would be out there already.
I'm thinking Paramount has the home video/DVD rights to Secret of the Incas. It'd be a one-two punch releasing SotI when KotCS is released. Could even have a banner on it which says, "The film which inspired Raiders of the Lost Ark!" Hell, I honestly did enjoy KotCS and alot of companies could get their films out on DVD which heavily influenced RotLA. I'm also talking about CHINA and alot of other adventure films.
If alot of these aren't released, might as well have some preservation of some sort.
My only two major gripes with KotCS is the running time, which shoulda clocked in at around 130m AND the LED countdown on the rocketsled shoulda been a Nixie-tube styled one. Well, maybe a third... I was fully expecting a change of pace from the desert/jungle locales and more of the cold weather environment. Lost Horizon anyone?
I'll give my Complete Making of Book and write notes for myself which serials inspired Indiana Jones. Might even rent them via Netflix after my current rental. Of which is currently Mission: Impossible Seasons 2 and 3.
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#320052
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Info: Raiders of the Lost Ark: Cliffhanger serial style! on youutbe
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But he's only up to Part 9, of which I downloaded via Download Helper. In fact, I downloaded all the Parts. Handy Firefox add-on device for the browser.
Ok, looking at when RogerRamjet uploaded Part 9, which was 5 days ago, it appears he's still working on this.
Speaking of the 1930's/1940's cliffhanger serials, anyone want to take the endeavour of "preserving" the ones which inspired Indiana Jones? Including the film The Secret of the Incas? Alot of the serials might/might not be in the public domain.
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#320049
Topic
Force Unleashed Vader's Apprentice Gets a Name (spoilers)
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skyjedi2005 said:

I'm all for a new Indiana Jones game as long as it does not suck like Indiana Jones 4.

Lucasarts waited too long for KotOR III.

Now that Bioware is involved in a much better and original franchise mass effect trilogy, Kotor III would have to be from the makers of part 2 which sucked.
I thought Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull didn't suck. Oh, wait. I'm not a typical Star Wars fanboy who bashes everything under the LucasFilm Ltd. banner anyway. I consider the Indiana Jones and Star Wars series different matters and shouldn't be compared directly with one another.
Ever heard of Labyrinth, Tucker: The Man and His Dream, WILLOW and some others?
Seems to me I could care less about all this "OOT", "SE", "GOUT" and "2004" shite. Give me Indiana Jones anyday over Star Wars and I'm one happy cave monkey. Yes, you heard/read me correctly. I'm more of a fan of Indiana Jones compared to Star Wars.
How about another Monkey Island game?
Yes, I'm having the old "Franchise Fatigue" with Star Wars. So I may or may not rent The Force Unleashed for my 360. I'd in fact buy the next Indiana Jones 3D game though.
LucasArts just needs to realise they have other properties besides Star Wars in their shit. Including the aforementioned Monkey Island. KotOR I & II were sure as frak alot superior comparing to TPM and AotC. And RotS? I thought it was damn good. I enjoyed it. Yes, I actually enjoyed a PT film!
So, since I'm suffering "Franchise Fatigue" with SW, I'm only looking forward towards the live-action TV series and a possibly/unlikely KotOR III.
I haven't played Mass Effect yet. Planning on it. Not definite but I'll get around to it.
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#320005
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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom: The InfoDroid Edit (Released)
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As I've said before, the films should've been slightly longer, ToD taken place in 1934 instead of 1935 and Short Round is alright by me. Yeah Willie Scott gets on my nerves the same way she does Indiana.
Perhaps you could watch GUNGA DIN actually?

This seems like a very poor "fan-edit" as it is and seems more personal compared to an actual one. Not interested in the slightest.

If anything, I'm waiting for someone to take the playthroughs of Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis, both the Team and Wits Path, combine them and make one fat mini-series. Of course using the CD-ROM talkie version.

So stick with what you're best at. Re-edit the Star Wars films to your hearts content but of course I vastly prefer Indiana Jones compared to the former.
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#319968
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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom: The InfoDroid Edit (Released)
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InfoDroid said:

DarkGryphon: I'm familiar with Gunga Din though I've never seen it. I'm also aware that Temple of Doom is very strongly based on that picture even down to the name of the Thuggee cult.

Anyway, it may be a complete and utter waste of time for you if you're a fan of the original, but not for me, obviously, because I'm fixing things that have bothered me for years.

Before Crystal Skull, Temple of Doom was always derided as the worst of the Indy films. I've always enjoyed the story and think there are some amazing parts in it, but of course, I subscribe to the "less-is-more" opinion and think it can be salvaged and improved by trimming the silly stuff.

ChainsawAsh: Thanks for pointing that out. I had considered doing the "AND THE" in the other font and agree it does look smooshed on the screen capture. I was just trying to stay consistent with Last Crusade and Kingdom, they were both in the same font. As you mentioned, Raiders was the only deviation from that. i might try it the other way, but I'm hoping the full-rez doesn't look as smooshed.

--ID
I don't think either ToD or KotCS were poor in the series. Unlike Star Wars, Indiana Jones has seperate adventures and don't have to be directly interlinked with each other. I enjoy all of them. Hell, I even watched KotCS a second time earlier this week and come to think of it, I'm going to watch it a third time before it leaves cinemas. Could it be I have a greater appreciation for the Indiana Jones series compared to Star Wars?
The only film from the PT I truly enjoyed was RotS. Both TPM and AotC have their low and high points. RotS felt more like an OT film to me. The first two from the PT felt more like Lucas was doing a couple test films before regaining his "touch".
GUNGA DIN honestly feels like the natural predecessor to ToD. I know ToD was heavily inspired by it.
So, I'll be awaiting for an Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis project.
Oh, and since you're "editing" it anyway, can you please have the "Place, Year" card changed to 1934? Only thing which has bothered me. OH! And that Thugee who was "awakened" from the Black Sleep of Kali while Willie was being lowered into the pit. I noticed that awhile ago. Dude coulda helped them but oh well.
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#319964
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Video Games - a general discussion thread
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Johnny Ringo said:

I 'think' i got the 'evil' ending to Bioshock. From what I've heard there are plans for a sequel in the works and also a movie. I hope they don't go crazy and ruin it all...
Johnny, your name is a character played by Michael Biehn from TOMBSTONE.
Could be an indirect sequel. I too loved Rapture. I even took the time looking at alot of things and the game developers put alot of effort into it.

AND where the farking fark is HALF-LIFE 2: Episode Three?! I own The Orange Box for 360 and holy shit, one of my all-time favourite game bundles. I truly love the random achivements in the package. PORTAL 2 also please thanks?
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#319962
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Force Unleashed Vader's Apprentice Gets a Name (spoilers)
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Crygor64 said:

Starkiller is the new "Smith."

I'm taking a wait and see attitude with this game. The constant delays don't fill me with confidence.
I dunno about you but in fact the constant delays are giving me hope LucasArts will in fact prioritise and put back on track the Indiana Jones video game. Yes, you read correctly. I care more about another Indiana Jones game being released instead another gamut of Star Wars shit. Franchise fatigued big time.
You know what? Fuck this game. Give me a KotOR III instead and another Indiana Jones game.
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#319961
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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom: The InfoDroid Edit (Released)
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Seems like a complete and utter waste of time to me. If anything the film should've been longer. Hell, concerning all the Indiana Jones films, which I highly prefer over the Star Wars franchise, having deleted scenes it would've been great to up the running times for extended versions.
I had only one major problem with the actual film. It's actually nitpicking. The film should've taken place in 1934. That way there'd be a two-year-in-film-gap between the movies. So it shoulda been RotLA - 1936, ToD - 1934, TLC - 1938.
I have an even better idea for a project. Make Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis play like a movie. And "InfoDroid", have you ever heard of or watched 1939's GUNGA DIN? I also liked Shorty, made Indy be a father-figure and gives him more determination to free the village children.