https://wiki.uqm.stack.nl/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=AnthonyUltronomicon - User contributions [en]2026-10-21T13:39:24ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.43.6https://wiki.uqm.stack.nl/index.php?title=Campaign_for_a_new_Star_Control&diff=23776Campaign for a new Star Control2009-12-06T03:27:05Z<p>Anthony: Added some games/* SC has something to offer to Activision which is missing in their current lineup of games */</p>
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This page is intended as a place to collect and structure ideas on how to convince Activision to let TFB create a new Star Control game once they finished their current project in the summer of 2010, as well as a repository of arguments which can be used in support of this cause.<br />
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= Campaign ideas =<br />
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== Directly addressing Activision ==<br />
We need good arguments as to why a sequel to SC2 stands a good chance of making Activision a good deal of money, not just why SC is such a great game.<br />
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== Increase public exposure to Star Control ==<br />
* Star Control stickers<br />
* UQM CDs<br />
* ...<br />
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= Arguments in favor of a new Star Control =<br />
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== There is a broad support for SC2/UQM ==<br />
* UQM download numbers<br />
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== Games which are similar (in some way) to SC2 are currently successful ==<br />
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=== Aspects of SC2 ===<br />
* humor<br />
* space<br />
* adventure<br />
* great story<br />
* upgrading<br />
* discovery<br />
* ...<br />
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=== Other successful games which shares these aspects ===<br />
...<br />
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== The concepts behind SC2 appeal to gamers today ==<br />
* UQM is still finding new fans among the latest generation of gamers<br />
* recognition of SC2/UQM in recent publications (need references)<br />
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== SC2 has influenced the creation of other successful games ==<br />
Need references. Please fill in.<br />
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== SC has the potential to become a successful franchise ==<br />
* SC2 has left a lasting impression on those who played it (see the petition)<br />
* after 17 years, SC2 still has an active following<br />
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== SC has something to offer to Activision which is missing in their current lineup of games ==<br />
Active franchises and current games which Activision has:<br />
* Call of Duty<br />
* Guitar Hero<br />
* Spider-Man<br />
* Marvel Ultimate Alliance<br />
* Tony Hawk<br />
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Successful games/franchises which share aspects with SC2 or are inspired by it, by competitors of Activision:<br />
* Mass Effect<br />
* Star Trek DAC<br />
* Spore<br />
* Infinite Space<br />
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= See also =<br />
* [https://forum.uqm.stack.nl/index.php?topic=4666.0'' "Campaign for a New Star Control" thread on the UQM forum]</div>Anthony