After writing the “Ten biggest surprises of E3” there was one excellent announcement which didn’t quite qualify. It was a shame because this announcement was actually earth shattering, Lucas Arts are remaking the classic Secret of Monkey Island for PS3 and 360. From the looks of the trailer all of the old gang are back including comedy genuis Ron Gilbert. Now in the interest of full disclosure, the new visuals aren’t exactly the whole nine yards when it comes to high definition. But just hearing the old written dialogue spoken afresh in such indellible quality will bring many gamers back to the good old days when Lucas Arts ruled the adventure waves.
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The Secret of Monkey Island: Gold Edition on 360
Some rumours are really weird and don’t seem to make much sense but that being said this one is particularly awesome. The German ratings board, USK has posted a listing for The Secret of Monkey Island appearing on the 360, possibly in a Xbox Live Arcade capacity.
For a title that is one year away from its twenty year anniversary it does seem odd how Lucas Arts have seemingly forgotten its adventure game heritage, and perhaps the greatest games it has ever produced. Its a fact that every fan of gaming over the age of 25 constantly thinks about, even if they aren’t particularly a fan of the adventure genre.
Lucas Arts needs to remember what made it great and hopefully this potential confirmation, could allude to a future trend. If nothing else to give the industry legends Ron Gilbert, Tim Schafer and lesser known Dave Grossman some well deserved loyaltys.
Cover art should still be like this
Gaming Goodness 