What we're up to... [Archive]

Spadge

30 Aug 2006, 22:39

Funnily enough, when I was out at Game Convention in Germany last week, quite a few people said that we seemed very quiet, nothing going on etc.

Actually nothing could be further from the truth, it's as busy as it's ever been and by far the most exciting for quite some time. The problem is that few, if any, of our projects have been announced by our publishing partners.

There's not a lot we can really do about that until we're given the green-light to talk about anything, so for now people will need to sit tight. I'd certainly hope some announcement about a live-arcade title will be just around the corner, as well as a title on PS2. Meanwhile we are busy with other titles on next-gen (Unreal3 engine based), handheld (PSP/DS) and digital distribution platforms (PS3 and Live-Arcade 360 - as well as PC); we also hope to add a Wii title into the mix in the near future just for absolute balance :-)

Pieboy337

31 Aug 2006, 01:09

well that is a relief, i was beggining to think that there was nothing to look forward to for a while

SiN

31 Aug 2006, 01:20

Holy s**t Spadge, that's awesome! You guys have pretty much got all the next-gen consoles covered, and the handheld consoles to boot!

Can't wait to hear what these games are all about.

SiN

WormOfFire

31 Aug 2006, 06:52

Yay!

Handheld!

thomasp

31 Aug 2006, 13:00

:( No Mac titles in there :( ;)

*Runs*

Glad to see T17 are busy

vmanc

31 Aug 2006, 17:37

Damn, you had me excited there for a moment. I really hope you're allowed to talk about this soon. It all sounds so awesome.

guy3982894

31 Aug 2006, 20:49

yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

agent luke

31 Aug 2006, 22:49

YAY! new game on 360! YAY! new game on PC! YAY team17!

TintinWorm

1 Sep 2006, 04:35

Well, I'm glad you have publishers. And I'm glad to see that no matter what next-gen platform I choose, if any, I'll be able to play a T17 game. I'm especially looking forward to the digital distribution game(s). I'm guessing the PC game will be on Gametap.

Spadge

1 Sep 2006, 07:59

A lot of our historical offerings should appear on Gametap, but not necessarily new titles.

The plans for digital distribution on PC are not outlined fully yet and may not commence until 2007.

Liketyspli

1 Sep 2006, 21:43

next-gen (Unreal3 engine based)

HOLY.....
Is T17 finally coming with a game with really good graphics? God, you're too good.

Plasma

1 Sep 2006, 22:07

Is T17 finally coming with a game with really good graphics?
For your own sake, you better hope that Luther doesn't read this thread.

Diablo vt

2 Sep 2006, 03:03

A lot of our historical offerings should appear on Gametap, but not necessarily new titles.

The plans for digital distribution on PC are not outlined fully yet and may not commence until 2007.

I bet all of you at Team17 are really looking forward to 2007, because of the 17 years.:D . Would there be a Team17 anthology?:D .

vmanc

2 Sep 2006, 14:31

Why is Team17 called Team17? Is it because there were 17 members to begin with, or... ? :-/

thomasp

2 Sep 2006, 15:04

Why is Team17 called Team17? Is it because there were 17 members to begin with, or... ? :-/
No, because they were "that bit better than the rest" back in the days of 16-bit games.

Alien King

2 Sep 2006, 15:09

Why is Team17 called Team17? Is it because there were 17 members to begin with, or... ? :-/

I wonder how many times people have asked that very question. I also wonder how many times "is it because there were 17 members?" has been asked with it.

Diablo vt

2 Sep 2006, 15:17

Why is Team17 called Team17? Is it because there were 17 members to begin with, or... ? :-/

There were actually 7 members at the time and were origanally called "Team7". They callled themselves Team17 because of the 17 bit software, they didn't want to neglect that software they loved.:) .

wigwam the

2 Sep 2006, 15:34

well... on wikipedia- it says they used to be called "17 bit"- as in 16 bit but one bit better.
then it was just "team 17".

I am happy.

vmanc

2 Sep 2006, 18:30

I now know everything.

Preasure

2 Sep 2006, 19:21

It's probably a combination of both.

Nice to know you chaps are cracking on on lots of lovely things to fit all the other lovely things people will be playing them on. Nice to see you're not focusing on one area and spreading your new releases over lots of platforms.

mrchampipi

2 Sep 2006, 22:17

Hearing T17 is developing for nintendo consoles excites me as much as it scares me to death. Come on guys, please don't mess up this time: your titles suit nintendo so well...

pilot62

3 Sep 2006, 10:36

Well, great to hear you've got quite a bit in the pipeline. I hope it's announced soon; we've been 'speculating' for far too long.

bonz

5 Sep 2006, 08:42

I think it was because some of the teamsters were the first ever to drink more than 16 beers while playing through Maniac Mansion.

Plasma

5 Sep 2006, 14:22

I think it was because some of the teamsters were the first ever to drink more than 16 beers while playing through Maniac Mansion.
No, no. The sonic team beat them to it.

M3ntal

5 Sep 2006, 15:15

They were two companies, one called Team7, and the other called 17 Bit Software, because they were "that bit better than the rest" in the days of 16-bit architecture. They merged.

next-gen (Unreal3 engine based)

YES! ALIEN BREED! ALIEN BREED! AAAAALIEN BREEEEEEEED!

Kelster23

5 Sep 2006, 15:43

Sounds like you's are keeping busy. I hope to see some good stuff!

MtlAngelus

5 Sep 2006, 17:09

YES! ALIEN BREED! ALIEN BREED! AAAAALIEN BREEEEEEEED!
He already said it's not Alien Breed :(

Alien King

5 Sep 2006, 17:14

He already said it's not Alien Breed :(

Quiet! Don't ruin it yet!

Muzer

5 Sep 2006, 17:56

I hope it is on the wii

M3ntal

5 Sep 2006, 18:26

He already said it's not Alien Breed :(
:(

Well then, it's not Alien Breed, and it's not a FPS, but it uses the Unreal3 Engine. Sounds like a fresh game whatever it is, so i'm happy :).

WormOfFire

5 Sep 2006, 18:43

What we're up to...

Guzzling beer i guess...:rolleyes:

Pieboy337

5 Sep 2006, 19:16

I am hoping to see more classic titles such as alien breed and superfrog on gametap. that would be nice :)

SupSuper

6 Sep 2006, 03:05

I hope it is on the wiiThey also said they're not working on that.

...yet.

Spadge

6 Sep 2006, 08:19

I am hoping to see more classic titles such as alien breed and superfrog on gametap. that would be nice :)

Both of these are planned.

Plasma

9 Sep 2006, 15:53

Both of these are planned.
WOOHOO!

Wait, what's Gametap?

M3ntal

9 Sep 2006, 16:10

Wait, what's Google?

:/

Alien King

9 Sep 2006, 16:28

When in doubt, use the Wikipedia.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gametap

Google works too.

Slick

10 Sep 2006, 16:52

Nice to hear you guys still do stuff. :p
Looking forward to whats comming up...maybe a bran new game? I guess I'll just have to sit and wait. Then find out, and do fanart for it.

kikumbob

11 Sep 2006, 17:29

and digital distribution platforms (PS3 and Live-Arcade 360 - as well as PC) Thats a very hairy comment. If you had said "We are currently working on a game for the PC" then woo:D But since it wasn't so straight forward as that I am suspicious.

Its good to know that Team 17 are working their behinds off but, since I only have the one paltform (the PC), I am a little concerned.

Paul.Power

11 Sep 2006, 23:50

When in doubt, use the Wikipedia.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gametap

Google works too.

Hmm...

Requirements

* US residence

Oh dear.

SupSuper

11 Sep 2006, 23:56

Hmm...

Oh dear.Those fiends! And they have 3-D Ultra Cool Pool™ in there! :eek:

iamgood

21 Sep 2006, 16:33

This is really good news! I'm very excited to know what you've been working on :)

.BoggyB..

22 Sep 2006, 01:52

What about Worms5 are they making it or are you gonna send Boggy and the great team of worms to hell this yea. hmm i can see it now a compo competion gusse were Boggy is while you guys set news for worms 5. That be funny to see daily pics of Boggy and the gang going to hell. Lol Madcows rule and so do supersheep now iam so happy iam gonna play armegddgon right now chow for now.

Maunem2

22 Sep 2006, 14:54

Say to me, when Team17 will begin work for Worms 5... ;)

kikumbob

22 Sep 2006, 19:16

They appear to be taking a long-needed break from any pink and squirmy franchise.

Pieboy337

23 Sep 2006, 04:21

They appear to be taking a long-needed break from any pink and squirmy franchise.
I agree that worms dose need a good break (not forever of course) but I would not mind another spin off worms game. Like worms blast or worms pinball.

kikumbob

23 Sep 2006, 10:36

I think they have exhausted the franchise a touch. They need a big break where everybody asks "Hey, remember those worms games? They were good. Whatever happened to them?" and then to make a huge come back in style...

vmanc

23 Sep 2006, 12:30

kikumbob

25 Sep 2006, 17:59

Gosh. Whatever DID happen to earthworm jim?

*Que the mystery-defeating clever nerd with a link to wikipedia*

Plasma

25 Sep 2006, 19:26

Gosh. Whatever DID happen to earthworm jim?
Didn't you hear? There's a new EWJ game in development!
Use the search function, there was a topic about it here somewhere.

Lex

26 Sep 2006, 10:35

Gosh. Whatever DID happen to earthworm jim?

*Que the mystery-defeating clever nerd with a link to wikipedia*http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earthworm_Jim_PSP

You meant "cue".

kikumbob

28 Sep 2006, 18:17

I...Damn it I hate you people.

pilot62

28 Sep 2006, 18:33

I...Damn it I hate you people.Who? T17 or the above posters?

kikumbob

29 Sep 2006, 18:21

*Que the mystery-defeating clever nerd with a link to wikipedia* Those people.

Etho

2 Oct 2006, 02:42

What is Worms HD? Is that a project in the works?

Liketyspli

10 Oct 2006, 14:35

Will there be a new Alien Breed on the UE3?

shadgenki

13 Oct 2006, 16:08

Please consider developing Worms World Party for Wii or Wii Virtual Console with online play!

mastacjk

19 Oct 2006, 03:22

im very happy to see one of team 17s titles will be on ps2/3 again. I missed out on worms 4

hah, my bad, i completely forgot that worms 4 was released on PS2, but i live in the US...

RoanShadow

22 Oct 2006, 00:16

Good to see they arn't completly dead after Lemmings

Oft99

23 Oct 2006, 22:00

I know the day might not ever come (with the problems of getting publishers who want to do it and that) but...

How amazing it would be if Team17 started making another all-platforms 2D worms game. I guess its practicaly EVERYONE's dream, how crap it might not happen though.