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Project Origin now called F.E.A.R 2
Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 12:00 pm
by Codename 47
The true sequel to F.E.A.R, Project Origin, has been renamed F.E.A.R 2: Project Origin after Monolith Productions purchased the F.E.A.R licence from Activision Blizzard.
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Monolith actually created the F.E.A.R franchise, but had been developing the sequel under the name Project Origin, following a split with Vivendi - who held on to the F.E.A.R name. But not any more:
"Monolith Productions Inc. and WB Games Inc. are pleased to announce that we have purchased the F.E.A.R. name from Activision/Blizzard," the developer has announced.
"Monolith Productions, the creators of F.E.A.R., have been developing the true sequel to F.E.A.R. over the last two years under the community selected title, 'Project Origin.' With the name being returned home, the game will now be titled F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin."
So all is as it should be.
http://www.computerandvideogames.com/ar ... ?id=196739I'm probably wrong but i thought Vivendi were actually working on a game called Fear 2? Regardless of the name, XBW were very impressed by what they saw of this.
Re: Project Origin now called F.E.A.R 2
Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 12:17 pm
by Eighthours
Thank God for that. Project Origin was a hilariously gooseberry fool genero-name. Whoever judged that competition was a loon.
Re: Project Origin now called F.E.A.R 2
Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 1:32 pm
by TheTurnipKing
They announced they were, but they didn't have anything other than the name. None of the IP, none of the story rights.
Whoever was developing "FEAR 2" was pretty much coming up with an entirely new game from scratch, and Monolith were presumably preparing sharpened lawyers incase the game infringed on the original game in any way.
This is ultimately probably the best case scenario for all parties. Monolith get their title, title owners get paid.
Re: Project Origin now called F.E.A.R 2
Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 3:22 pm
by Agent47
It's good news this has been sorted, but FEAR 2 sounds a bit dull.
Perhaps FEAR: Origin (if it ties into the story) would tie the two together.
Re: Project Origin now called F.E.A.R 2
Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 3:28 pm
by samoza
So do I get a prize? In there name a game competition I suggested Fear 2!
Where is it?
Re: Project Origin now called F.E.A.R 2
Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 3:44 pm
by $ilva $hadow
I love the Lithtec engine and the way they look even over the previous incarnations. I wonder how they've modified the latest engine for improvements.
Re: Project Origin now called F.E.A.R 2
Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 4:03 pm
by Eighthours
Re: Project Origin now called F.E.A.R 2
Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 4:11 pm
by Thongings
Next, let's sort out 'Alpha Protocol'.
Gumph.
Re: Project Origin now called F.E.A.R 2
Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 4:22 pm
by Eighthours
CrashHornet wrote:Next, let's sort out 'Alpha Protocol'.
Gumph.
I shall add that to the LIST OF SHAME.
Focus-group-driven nonsense.
Re: Project Origin now called F.E.A.R 2
Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 5:08 pm
by Agent47
Agent47 wrote:It's good news this has been sorted, but FEAR 2 sounds a bit dull.
Perhaps FEAR: Origin (if it ties into the story) would tie the two together.
Scratch that, it appears it will be called F.E.A.R.: Project Origin.
Re: Project Origin now called F.E.A.R 2
Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 6:03 pm
by Rightey
Good to see they got the license back, does it say how much they paid for it?
Re: Project Origin now called F.E.A.R 2
Posted: Tue Sep 09, 2008 8:51 pm
by Jax
There's some proper genero-shite names and slogans floating around these days.
I can't remember what it was, but the Babylon A.D. (Vin Diesel film) slogan was the most generic and unoriginal thing i've ever heard.
Something mentioning 'Legends', 'fate of the world' and 'rests in the hands of one'.
Re: Project Origin now called F.E.A.R 2
Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 2:25 pm
by Sarge
Name change announcement trailer
[gametrailers]39890[/gametrailers]
Re: Project Origin now called F.E.A.R 2
Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 2:27 pm
by Floex
Before I click that is it literally talking about a name change or is there any footage?
Re: Project Origin now called F.E.A.R 2
Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 2:30 pm
by Sarge
F-Heonix wrote:Before I click that is it literally talking about a name change or is there any footage?
It's mostly gameplay footage.
Re: Project Origin now called F.E.A.R 2
Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 2:31 pm
by Eighthours
F-Heonix wrote:Before I click that is it literally talking about a name change or is there any footage?
There is footage.
Re: Project Origin now called F.E.A.R 2
Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 2:34 pm
by Floex
Thank christ. I thought "brilliant, we get videos for name changes now, what else can they waste money on?"
Re: Project Origin now called F.E.A.R 2
Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 2:47 pm
by Sarge
F-Heonix wrote:Thank christ. I thought "brilliant, we get videos for name changes now, what else can they waste money on?"
Shut up & watch the trailer.
Anyway, it's looking great. Hopefully they'll be able to improve on the atmosphere from the first game and actually make this one a little scary.
Re: Project Origin now called F.E.A.R 2
Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 2:54 pm
by Rubix
Wow, just watched it. Looks amazing. All these games coming out and im looking for a house to buy. :'(
Re: Project Origin now called F.E.A.R 2
Posted: Fri Sep 12, 2008 2:54 pm
by Eighthours
Rubix78 wrote:Wow, just watched it. Looks amazing. All these games coming out and im looking for a house to buy. :'(
I've got a wedding to pay for. I feel your pain.