When and if we begin work on a Tex Murphy sequel (the earliest we would do this would be 12-18 months from now), the novels would be the template for the new game, just as The Pandora Directive novel was for that game. With luck, the first one ("Chance") will be available sometime around the end of summer, with the others toįollow the next spring, then the next fall. Novel (it was based roughly on "Mean Streets"), these new stories will be brought to life in a trilogy of novels. While "Tex Murphy: Overseer" was not composed as a Some of you may have purchased one or both of the Tex Murphy novels (available from Prima Publishing at (800) 531-2343 or (916) 632-4400.wink, wink, nudge, nudge). Installment has been added, this one tentatively entitled "Chance" (the name of Chelsee's brother, incidentally). Actually, they are two distinctly different parts of the same story and yet another Rest assured, these are not fictional (well, I guess they are, when you think about it). As many of you know, the titles "Polarity" and "Trance" haveīeen floating around for over a year now. We do, after all, have his next story waiting in the wings. One is more of a political espionage thriller.Īs for Tex, we sincerely hope to bring him back.maybe after we've completed our current project. The Black Pearl will also feature the kind of deep, rich storyline that the Tex Murphy games have been known for, though this Real-time obstacles that are overcome by cunning and stealth rather than a quick trigger finger. Instead, this will be action-oriented, featuring a new, high-speed engine, extensive locations, environmental characters and This new game will not have the conversations, traditional adventure puzzles, or noir-style storytelling of the Tex Murphy games. We are currently developing "The Black Pearl" in conjunction with Mark Hamill, based on the main character of his Dark Horse comic book. Most reviewers seemed to agree, often beginning their assessments with comments like: "We really wanted to hate this game, but grudgingly, we have to admit it's pretty good." But though our loyal fans have stuck with us, the general software-buying public seems to have grown wary of games in our category and this has been reflected in our sales (that most necessary of all evils).įor this reason, we've decided to try something different. While we agree that there have been far too many mediocre products in this category, we have sincerely and perhaps arrogantly felt that Tex Murphy was an exception and maintained a high level of quality. Those of you who keep up on industry trends know that FMV-based "interactive movies" have become the whipping boys of computer gaming. This message is to inform you (as well as we can) about what the future holds. #TEX MURPHY UNDER A KILLING MOON PURCHASE SERIES#Chris Jones and I would like to thank all of you who have taken the time to inquire about (or plead, gripe, critique, etc.) the state of the Tex Murphy series of interactive adventures.
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