Keth Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 (edited) http://www.airshipsyndicate.com/ Introducing Airship Syndicate, a new independent game development studio based in thriving Austin, Texas. Airship is helmed by comic legend Joe Madureira, creator of Darksiders and the comic series Battle Chasers. The team features key members from the Vigil Games crew, best known for Darksiders and Darksiders II. We love working on games, as our track record demonstrates, and can’t wait to make some cool new stuff. RPG? Metroidvania? Battle Chasers Open World Kart Racer? You never know. Any way you shake it, adventure is the name of the game. New game being teased with this image Crossing fingers for Darksiders 3, though a lot of people are speculating Battlechasers (still haven't read that) Edited September 8, 2015 by Axels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Iambaytor Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 Well that clears that up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Visitant Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 I don't think this is really the best way to start the hype train Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keth Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 (edited) We all know where the hype train gets us. Also here's the full story. Fourteen years after putting the ninth issue of comic book Battle Chasers to bed, Joe Madureira is pulling it out of retirement. And he's bringing it back as both a comic and a game. In the late '90s, Madureira created the hardcore favorite comic series, known for its distinctive art and inconsistent schedule. As the years went on, the series faded away and Madureira shifted to a career in games, co-founding developer Vigil and overseeing the Darksiders action series. Now Madureira and Vigil co-founder Ryan Stefanelli are digging into Madureira's past for their new company, Airship Syndicate. Speaking to Polygon, Madureira and Stefanelli say they aren't ready to describe the Battle Chasers game in detail yet, but that it will be a role-playing game, players will get to control classic Battle Chasers characters including Garrison, Gully and Calibretto and the game will feature a sense of adventure similar to the Darksiders games. [update: In the original version of this story, we reported Airship saying it was targeting PC and tablets. Shortly after we posted this story, Airship contacted Polygon to say that it is targeting PC and consoles, and “considering" a tablet version.] "Even though the game mechanically is going to be very different from Darksiders, I think we're still really going to be doing everything we can to make sure that the dungeon exploration side of the game is soaked with lots of fun adventurous elements," says Stefanelli. Stefanelli adds that he hopes to keep the development team small, between 10 and 15 people, to make a game that is "kind of classic and old school but presented with some new modern twists." For the comic, Madureira doesn't have a publisher or a release date to announce, and says part of the appeal for him at this point is seeing the franchise evolve as his tastes have evolved. "I partially just want to update it," he says. "I think it's going to get a visual overhaul too. My art style and storytelling style, everything's sort of changed and evolved over the years." Madureira says he's thinking of the new comic run in three-issue arcs. The first of those will wrap up the story he left dangling in 2001 — "so people can finally stop asking," he jokes — and tie into the game. After that, he says he'd like to do further three-issue arcs but he's waiting to see how everything shakes out before committing to more. At the moment, Airship is looking for funding for the game, and hasn't decided whether that will be from an investor, a publisher or Kickstarter. "We're going to sort of let fate decide for us exactly how we should best pay for the game," says Stefanelli. And while Madureira and Stefanelli say they expect the game will occupy the majority of their time, they are also interested in making Battle Chasers into a franchise with other branches, should the right opportunities come along. "I've always wanted to do an animated series, possibly, so there's a couple of different options that we're pursuing for bringing the franchise back in a big way," says Madureira. Airship Syndicate hasn't announced a release timeframe yet for the comic or game, given that both are still in early stages. Check out the gallery above for a first look at concept art for the game. Edited February 26, 2015 by Axels "Hype Train" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted February 26, 2015 Share Posted February 26, 2015 he never finished the book tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keth Posted February 26, 2015 Author Share Posted February 26, 2015 For the comic, Madureira doesn't have a publisher or a release date to announce, and says part of the appeal for him at this point is seeing the franchise evolve as his tastes have evolved. "I partially just want to update it," he says. "I think it's going to get a visual overhaul too. My art style and storytelling style, everything's sort of changed and evolved over the years."Madureira says he's thinking of the new comic run in three-issue arcs. The first of those will wrap up the story he left dangling in 2001 — "so people can finally stop asking," he jokes — and tie into the game. After that, he says he'd like to do further three-issue arcs but he's waiting to see how everything shakes out before committing to more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hakujin Posted February 27, 2015 Share Posted February 27, 2015 Fourteen years since the last issue of BC? Damn. This whole discussion should be moved this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Keth Posted May 26, 2015 Author Share Posted May 26, 2015 Battleschasers.com preview. locked with a password and everything: chasingbattle The music they have sounds pretty cool, I dunno if it's going to be in the game, though I don't know why it would be on the site if it wasn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keth Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 (edited) Edited July 31, 2015 by Axels Bretto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Cap'n 2099 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 I'll believe it when the game is in my hand. And maybe I still won't believe it. Also, who cares about Full Metal Alchemist bootleg characters, show us more Red Monika. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keth Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 Website has a bit of gameplay Kickstarter news is meh, but you have to admit this looks cool. Want more book news though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Cap'n 2099 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I no longer own the issues, but I think I'll pick up #10 and beyond just because. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C_U_SPACECOWBOY Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keth Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 (edited) Edited September 9, 2015 by Axels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keth Posted September 12, 2015 Author Share Posted September 12, 2015 Final Fantasy Chasers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keth Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 Creature contest! Prizes! Grand prize:Airship Syndicate will create official concept art of your creature, and it will be featured in the game Battle Chasers: Nightwar as an enemy combatant! You will also receive an additional art credit in the game credits, and a piece of official concept art signed by Joe Madureira! Second Place: A signed copy of the Battle Chasers: Anthology hard cover, and a special thanks in the game credits! Third place: A special thanks in the game credits! First, second and third place will all receive prominent placement of their artwork in the fan art section of Battlechasers.com and a digital download of Battle Chasers: Nightwar when it’s released! As many runners-up as possible will also be included in the gallery of submissions on Battlechasers.com! Official Rules: Contest starts NOW! The deadline for entries is Oct, 6th. Winners will be announced and posted on Battlechasers.com on Oct, 7th The artwork submitted to this contest must be originally made for this contest. No existing artwork will be accepted. By submitting, you represent that the work is yours and no one elses. Don’t cheat or misrepresent. Airship Syndicate will be the sole judge of the contest and the judgment will be final. Final submissions MUST be posted to either Facebook or Twitter with #BattleChasers and link to Battle Chasers: Nightwar Kickstarter campaign ( https://www.kickstar...hasers-nightwar ) Each submission should be sent to: contest@battlechasers.com for final consideration. You can submit more than one creature, but only one prize will be awarded. The winner will have to sign the usual barrage of legal stuff to make it OK for their work to be used in game. I'm sorry guys, but I'm excited for this game! I submitted my Kelp drawing just for shiggles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 ..nah, im kind've excited too. it looks like b-rated action (which im down for) and maybe closure on a series i enjoyed, so why not? and yeah man, you totally should! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keth Posted September 29, 2015 Author Share Posted September 29, 2015 " rel="external nofollow">https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/225953274&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true"> The music is sounding solid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Cap'n 2099 Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 I really hope this comes out on consoles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 yeah, i believe it's coming to PS4/xbone, can't imagine it wouldn't that is indeed a nice track - you think it's a field/etc type one? could be a town i guess but it's nice either way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Cap'n 2099 Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 *crosses fingers for PS3* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 you know? that system's got legs - there's ports of some big games still coming to it next year....could very well happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keth Posted April 17, 2017 Author Share Posted April 17, 2017 (edited) Looking cool! Very Chrono Triggery. Edited April 17, 2017 by Axels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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