Grim Fandango 2?

[Sven]

Grim Fandango 2 in Development?

Ever since Tim Schafer left LucasArts a few years back, the chances of a Grim Fandango 2 have been pretty slim. However, I recently recieved this email from a Grim Fandango fan who would prefer to remain anonymous:


A good friend and computer animation colleague of mine who recently began working for the LucasArts studio in Singapore informs me that they're involved in a Grim Fandango sequel project, albeit in the development phase. Tim Schafer is apparently developing a story, and a team is putting together the project for a 'pitch' of sorts to LucasArts management. The only downside is apparently this pitch will be up against another project and only one will be put into production. Let's cross our fingers for GF2!!

This inside info is of course unofficial and best kept anonymous, but my own personal enthusiasm for the game encouraged me to share my excitement for a sequel with your GF community!


If this is true, then it is really great news for any Grim Fandango fan. However, I wouldn't get your hopes too high. It is quite possible that the project may not be underway, taking into account the current situation at LucasArts (perhaps there was a misunderstanding, or something similar within the email). For example, "Tim Schafer is apparently developing a story", when it is known that Tim Schafer no longer works at LucasArts and has formed his own company (see update below). Even if it is true, there is always the fact mentioned in the email that the project is being put up against a different game, and only one will go through

However, whether this email is genuine or not, I posted it anyway, because if its true it's awesome news .

Update - 10th Februrary 2006


...in regards to Tim Schafer now at his own company Double Fine, I may have misunderstood - when I asked my friend if the "original guy" was involved in this one, he told me he was currently "working on a story" - my friend might not be speaking about Tim Schafer. You're right, it is unlikely that Tim is involved (unfortunately!).

Quelle: http://dod.dotagame.com/

[neon]

Prima, eine email von einem anonymen GF-Fan.

Ich denke mal, daß man da nicht unbedingt viel drauf geben sollte.

[DasJan]

*gähn*