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“It’s a 50/50 chance” – Crystal Dynamics talks new Legacy of Kain

"Finder interviewed Crystal Dynamics’ senior designer Michael Brinker, who is currently working on Rise of the Tomb Raider, and asked him about the studio’s second most popular game series."

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SlappingOysters3158d ago

They really do have a fun back catalogue of games Crystal Dynamics. Surely by the time they do this Tomb Raider trilogy they will be ready for something new.

AizenSosuke3158d ago

Yes Please multiplat or nothing.

XisThatKid3158d ago

I seen this headline and my eyes came. This is my second all time fav franchise! As long as it comes to PS4 at some point. MAKE THIS HAPPEN CD, PLEASE!

shodan743158d ago (Edited 3158d ago )

Yes please.

The original Soul Reaver was truly superb, the running plot-line absorbing, and I've always had a soft spot for the original top-down 16-bit adventure - naff graphics be damned.

A truly underrated series.

SlappingOysters3158d ago

You can only assume they would run any sequel through the Tomb Raider engine as well, which is pretty impressive. It's salivating.

LordMaim3158d ago

Unfortunately, what we have to consider is with the direction of the free to play Nosgoth out in the world, that any "sequel" to the Legacy of Kain series might not be what we expect. Less a continuation of the storyline of Kain & Raziel, and more a refined cash grab that ignores the legacy of the series.

Just like Phantasy Star. Goddammit.

IGiveHugs2NakedWomen3158d ago

@ shodan74

Agree completely. A new rebooted version with excellent voice acting just like the original would fly off the shelves, but the keys to it's success are Story, voice acting, and incredible gameplay that matches the original.

Soul Reaver was highly addictive.

SlappingOysters3158d ago

What's Amy Hennig up to at the moment any way? Maybe the trick is to get her back involved.

Roccetarius3158d ago (Edited 3158d ago )

@SlappingOysters, last i heard was she's working on something Star Wars related currently.

Anyways, obviously the gameplay and powers can be improved upon, but it had an excellent story that carried the game far as well. Otherwise it wouldn't have been this popular today still.

Bathyj3158d ago (Edited 3158d ago )

Soul Reaver wasn't top down. I think your thinking of The legacy of Kain: Blood Omen which birthed the franchise, and as much as I loved Soul Reaver it was always a shame to me that it over shadowed Kain which I preferred and dominated the franchise from then on.

OT Don't you dare let MS buy exclusivity for the game Crystal Dynamics. Legacy of Kain belongs on PlayStation. I don't care if it's multiplat but don't exclude the platform that made it famous like you are with Tombraider.

VAE VICTIS !!

shodan743158d ago (Edited 3158d ago )

I know! I was referring to both games separately. Probably could have made that sentence slightly less confusing!

Relientk773158d ago

Please let it happen we need the classics back for PS4

sarahnade3158d ago

Ugh.. I just don't know . I want to see another LOK just as much as anyone else but I feel like the current talent CD has would be better used on a brand new IP.

sarahnade3158d ago

Like, reinvigorating an old franchise with so much oomph should at give you at least the opportunity to try something fresh. A rite of passage of sorts.

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It's High Time For Legacy Of Kain To Make A Return

Crystal Dynamics' interest in Legacy of Kain and the new secret playtest rekindle hopes for the epic vampire journey's much-needed revival.

GaboonViper302d ago

I approve of this very VERY much.

ApocalypseShadow302d ago (Edited 302d ago )

Yeah. It would be nice.

But kind of hard to do when they are tasked in helping TRILLION dollar companies finish making their games. Just blows your mind right? Sucks the life right out of you like a vampire.

Shikoku302d ago

They need to do it quick the voice talent isn't getting any younger and we need a wrap up of the story of Kain and Raziel.

Miraak82 302d ago

Man I can only imagine what a modern take of Nosgoth would look like past and present. Have Blood Omen with D4 style top down graphics and Soul Reaver taking advantage of SSD and physical/spectral plain shifting with modern graphics and updated combat ,,,, drool :p Honestly they could condense soul reaver 1,2& defiance in to 1 game if they ever do a remake , make it a huge epic arpg

neutralgamer1992302d ago

Yes and start with a proper HD collection of all games

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What If We Got a Legacy of Kain Movie Instead of a New Game?

The Legacy of Kain series is one filled with turmoil and upset. At least 13 games have been cancelled in the series and only 5 games have ever been fully released. The latest victim to the LoK curse was Nosgoth, a unique PvP online game where players battled in teams of four. While the latest game was cancelled last year, the community is still strong and a real convention was held this year where players met in person. So it’s clear the LoK community is still strong but perhaps Square Enix should be looking away from games now.

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CrimsonWing692416d ago

much rather have a game since it combines elements of a movie and an interactive experience, plus it isn't restricted to time restraints so we can get even a beefier narrative.

AizenSosuke2416d ago (Edited 2416d ago )

Legacy of Kain on PS4 please.

FallenAngel19842416d ago

Square Enix doesn't seem all that interested in Eidos's classic franchises aside from Tomb Raider

Xenophon_York2414d ago

Would like to see this game go back to its root. One game, full of story, mechanics and growth: Blood Omen: Legacy of Kain.

This game, still to this day invokes wonder and intrigue, in me.

Heck, maybe even include the classic top-down overhead vantage.

Either way if a game is made I hope a direction away from some of the muddled and mired sequels is taken.

(Oh, and let's avoid a movie unless it can get a proper Van Helsing-esque treatment.)

gangsta_red2414d ago

100 % Agreed.

I've been asking for a remake, reboot, re-anything for Blood Omen.

A top down would be great, maybe in the same style as Divinity, Pillars of Eternity or even Diablo type look.

And we have to get the same type of voice actors that made Blood Omen so great and up the gore now that the graphics have gotten 200 times better over the years.

Xenophon_York2414d ago

The voice acting—totally forgot how great it was. "Up the gore," though? I seem to recall slurping gallons of blood through five feet of empty air, or bloody corpses piled like hills. I think the game's carnage would naturally be enhanced just from being a current gen title. Not sure if upping that aspect would serve to make a authentic Blood Omen experience.

A remaster would be great but a true-to-form reboot first, please.

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The Third Place Revisited: PS2 Series Which Should Return On PS4

PS4Home explore a variety of PS2 series which could make a great return on the PS4.

VTKC2996d ago

Capcom vs SNK 2 and Alpha Anthology please.

WickedLester2996d ago (Edited 2996d ago )

Gosh where do I start?

Dark Cloud
Onimusha
War of the Mosters
Jak and Daxter
Syphon Filter
Soul Reaver
Klonoa
Bushido Blade
Tenchu
Crash Bandicoot
Wipeout
Marvel vs Capcom
Darkstalkers
Twisted Metal
Godzilla Save The Earth

deathtok2996d ago

Good list. A few of those series appeared on PS3 too.

Retroman2996d ago (Edited 2996d ago )

You forgot "Contra Shattered solider " "Gradius 5", "R-type" , "Einhander" name a few.

if anyone seen reboot R&C footage a
Jax and Daxter reboot would blow our mind.

Skate-AK2996d ago

I had a PlayStation Underground demo disc back in the day with Einhander on it. Was a lot of fun and I played through it so many times.

NapalmSanctuary2996d ago (Edited 2996d ago )

I'm good with more Twisted Metal, Bushido Blade, Tenchu, and Onimusha. I'm also interested in more Godzilla games cause I really liked the one that came out on PS4. I'd add Ace Combat but AC7 is coming out on PS4. How about some Final Fantasy.

deathtok2996d ago

They didn't start on PS2 but we haven't had an entry since:

Suikoden
Grandia

WickedLester2996d ago

Suikoden 2 was fantastic! One of the best RPG's on PS1.

Darkfist2996d ago

still waiting for ape escape 3

NotanotherReboot2996d ago

Ape Escape 3 and Harry Potter: The next generation would be good, since they're both fairly rare

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