Talk:StarCraft: Ghost/Archive 1

Netcraft Confimed today...
Don't mean to troll, but yeah, today Netcraft confirmed that Starcraft: Ghost is dead... After 2 devel team switches, they decided to go ahead and just cancel the project all together. Might as well.. I've been drooling over this game for what? 3 years now? Project2501a 08:51, 1 Dec 2004 (UTC)
 * Don't take this the wrong way, but are you sure? I read that the game will be released in July of 2005, assuming no more setbacks interfere with the development. TomStar81


 * You must be new to Murphy%27s Law. We welcome you with open arms! ;) ^_^ Project2501a 14:37, 17 Dec 2004 (UTC)
 * Added an image to the article of Nova's grave in WoW. It's dead Jim. The grave can be found south east of Area 52 just off the southern coast coordinates of roughly 40,81 in the game. Eban 00:09, 16 November 2007 (UTC)


 * I seriously doubt if it was cancelled. After all, a fully working alpha copy was shown at E3 2004. Anyway, I added a picture, some links, and tightened the prose.


 * I would wait until an official confirmation from Blizzard to say that it's been cancelled. Hopefully we will see it again at this year's E3. bob rulz 05:16, Apr 3, 2005 (UTC)


 * It now looks as though the game's release has been rolled back again, this time to September '05. And still no PC version. This bites. TomStar81 21:47, 8 Apr 2005 (UTC)

Everybody together: I told you so! :) Someone in Blizzard is geting high on LSD as we speak. there's no other explaination for the course of this game. Blizzard should learn to respect their customers. look at the fuss they raised over the bnetd server. Stupid motherfuckers. Project2501a 23:38, 9 Apr 2005 (UTC)


 * I think he/she/whoever-the-hell-runs-the-company never got unhigh; otherwise they would have remebered the No. 1 rule in selling consumer products: the customer is always right. I wish they would just cancle the G$%-damned game already and admit they were wrong. On that note they damn well better apreciate the effort it took for people to write this article from a neutral point of view. TomStar81 07:47, 10 Apr 2005 (UTC)

YAY! 2006 release date! Project2501a 07:25, 23 May 2005 (UTC)


 * May Blizzard be sincerely happy in the path they have choosen, but for the computer faithfull who once again find ourselves forsaken this day will forever be remebered as the day Blizzard was lured to the dark side. TomStar81 04:48, 28 May 2005 (UTC)

I want to list this game as one of the largest dissasters of Software Engineering... hmmm Project2501a

http://www.blizzard.com/ghost/ chess.and.cookies@gmail.com 05:28, 8 December 2005 (UTC)

Next production in series:
Starcraft: Duke Nukem Forever!

Project2501a 10:02, 22 May 2005 (UTC)

(Blizzard! are you reading this? I hope you are! Tycho of Penny arcade was right...)


 * Could you provide a link for that? I googled their site for Starcraft Ghost, and while I did find a number of amusing comics (the best being "The Hot Girl Can Stay"), I didn't see any invidious DNF comparisons. --maru  (talk)  contribs 22:37, 21 May 2006 (UTC)

Storyline
Hey, Kimera, why did you reduce the amount information on the storyline, man? it was relevant, wasn't it? Project2501a 22:22, 18 May 2005 (UTC)

oh! i spoke too soon ^_^; my apologies :) Project2501a 22:26, 18 May 2005 (UTC)

Black Isle
Could someone clarify what Black Isle Studios' role in the game was? It's mentioned during the "trouble during development" section, but I'm not certain what it had to do with StarCraft: Ghost. -- Vardion 04:21, 23 May 2005 (UTC)


 * they had absolutely nothing to do with the game, my fault, fat fingers syndome :) Project2501a 07:20, 23 May 2005 (UTC)

why would protoss use guns
i mean, aren't they the kind of aliens who fight head on?

Pece Kocovski 09:16, 29 October 2005 (UTC)
 * This is not a topic of discussion for wikipedia. Dread Lord C y b e r S k u l l ✎☠ 10:11, 29 October 2005 (UTC)

protoss uses mostly cannons and cannons are not head on. only zealots and archons fight head on.

GameCube's 'lack of online support'
This is flagrantly false. The GameCube has support for online gaming, with the pruchase of the modem or broadband adapter. It's just that Nintendo never pushed that aspect of its system as it didn't see it as important. Several games do support online or LAN features though. It should be stated in the article that Blizzard obviously had other reasons for cancelling the GameCube version, as this reason is entirely invalid. Nova Prime 14:09, 21 February 2006 (UTC)


 * This is cruel, but I feel better now that Gamecube fans are also being left out the rain. Although I would rather see the whole game cancelled the sudden cancellation of the Gamecube version suggests that there is some justice left in the world. TomStar81 19:33, 2 March 2006 (UTC)

Well that's the reason that was given, actually I believe thier might of been some words used to adress the specific issue but yeah I'll try to find an aricle later. Deathawk 17:11, 28 March 2006 (UTC)

Penny Arcade comic
Can someone please link to the actual comic where this game's development was compared to Duke Nukem Forever? The current link just goes to PA's front page. Mr2001 03:27, 25 March 2006 (UTC)

Now on development hiatus?
It would seem so. See http://www.palgn.com.au/article.php?title=StarCraft%3A+Ghost+shelved&id=4132 Someone should amend the article appropriately. - Nova Prime 06:18, 25 March 2006 (UTC)


 * God, this sucks. Don't worry about the new consoles, just stop dissapointing us fans and release it! I know this isn't a chat room, but I've got to vent my frustration somewhere. bob rulz 07:38, 25 March 2006 (UTC)

Perhaps Blizzard will now make a PC version as well. Alyeska 04:28, 27 March 2006 (UTC)


 * Possibly, but all I expect is an upgrade to next-gen consoles. Don't expect a PC version (but you can't rule out the possiblity just yet, either). bob rulz 04:33, 4 April 2006 (UTC)

Ghost for Next Gen?
According to a recent article on Gamespot.com, Blizzard is indefintly postponing development on Starcraft Ghost. Blizzard claims it will - if anything - come out for the next gen systems. Source: http://www.gamespot.com/ps2/action/starcraftghost/news.html?sid=6146675 --ShadowJester07 02:00, 29 March 2006 (UTC)

Why isnt their a caption with "Game in Production"
shouldnt their be one? i mean it is still in production


 * That better not be some cruel April Fool's joke, because it indeed isn't there. I have a feeling that this game may become the true meaning and threshold of "game development disasters." bob rulz 07:59, 2 April 2006 (UTC)

From what I understand, it's being put off until the Nintendo Revolution and PS3 come out so they can decide whether to release it to next-gen consoles, and is currently not in development as of March. I could be wrong though.

Its still a game to be release in the future, so the Caption should still be there.

Cancellation
Let's get this straight here: IGN says it's cancelled, there is no longer an official Starcraft: Ghost website, and many other signs point to its cancellation. But it is not "officially" cancelled until Blizzard SAYS that it's cancelled. IGN gave no reason for saying that it was cancelled, and Blizzard has not said anything about it at all. I'm sure that we'll find out at E3 or just before E3, but until Blizzard officially states it, it has not been officially cancelled. bob rulz 09:17, 30 April 2006 (UTC)

Has anyone noticed that this game is listed on amazon for gamecube for a 8/1/06 release? Anyone know what that's about? -5/4/06


 * Well, considering that it was cancelled for the GameCube I'd say it's a complete lie. I wouldn't trust Amazon for release dates of any games. bob rulz 19:15, 4 May 2006 (UTC)

Uncancelled????
At E3 2006 there is a Blizzard booth with video of Starcraft: Ghost and there is a video of someone discussing the project and game as if they are still working on it and going to release it soon/eventually. Does not sound as if it has been cancelled to me. Anyone know anything more? Video can be found at gametrailers.com, just look for the Blizzard booth video (Ghost is presented in the first half). —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.60.11.247 (talk • contribs) 05:51, 12 May 2006 (UTC)


 * It's never been said that it was cancelled. It's indefinitely postponed, which means they're working on it or going to work on it, it's not cancelled, but it's not going to be released soon. --Col. Hauler 10:27, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

I smell a publicity stunt! --204.154.114.124 15:22, 12 May 2006 (UTC)

First off, there's no "uncancellation." It was never officially cancelled in the first place. Secondly, where did you hear about this and why wasn't it reported on Gamespot? Or Blizzard? I guess I'll check gametrailers for it. bob rulz 08:13, 13 May 2006 (UTC)


 * It would be more accurate to label SC:Ghost as "mothballed": It is not currently being worked on, but could be brought up, modernized, and released whenever Blizzard deems it apropriete. TomStar81 20:19, 19 May 2006 (UTC)

Pre-ordering avalible through Best-Buy for XBOX, PS2, and Gamecube with "DVD-ROM Release Date: 10/3/2006". Star Craft: Ghost Xbox It appears that they are still working on it or else BB would have taken it down from their online store catalog.

It is technically cancelled. However, they are going through with merchandising, such as that book they put out. This may mean that Blizzard is only making a book series, or they are, slowly but surely, making the game.

I think...
...that it's a good thing this game is cancelled. Take a look at the Fallout franchise. 2 great computer games, then they went ahead and made a HORRIBLE shooter {Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel} for consoles, and now the franchise is as good as dead. This game would most likely have the exact same effect. 24.216.248.85


 * One problem with your reasoning. THE GAME'S NOT CANCELLED! I don't know how many times I have to get that through people's heads. bob rulz 20:07, 1 July 2006 (UTC)


 * What's your source? Blizzard said they were indefinitely postponing development to focus on next gen systems.  Starcraft: Ghost is either cancelled or cancelled on current gen systems.  The former is more likely as Blizzard probably would have just announced if the were changing systems rather than removing the game from their site.  All major video game sites have it listed as cancelled.  The article is properly sourced.  If you believe it is not cancelled, please provide a better source than what's listed. Ace of Sevens 21:15, 1 July 2006 (UTC)


 * All major video game sites do not have it listed as cancelled. Only IGN does. Also, has Blizzard said that they're not going to release it on the current-gen systems? No. Until Blizzard officially announces any sort of cancellation besides the one for the GameCube, there is no official cancellation of any sort. Do you have a source anywhere that says Blizzard has cancelled it? bob rulz 22:24, 1 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Stopping development=cancellation. If they aren't developing it, they can't complete it.  Besides, they said they're switching their console focus to the next generation, so even if development is resumed later, it's still cancelled for PS2 and Xbox. Ace of Sevens 22:59, 1 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Okay, the game's not technicaly cancelled. But does anyone agree with me about the FO:BOS effect? 24.216.248.85
 * Stopping development!=cancellation. Look at Duke Nukem Forever (and a day). :> Project2501a 21:19, 2 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Duke Nukem Forever never stopped development. It just changed directions multiple times. Ace of Sevens 22:09, 2 July 2006 (UTC)
 * DOES ANYONE AGREE WITH ME ABOUT THE FALLOUT: BROTHERHOOD OF STEEL AFFECT?11!!! 24.216.248.85
 * I don't even know what that is. But I agree that the game's not technically cancelled. Also, you can't make assumptions based on the above that it's cancelled for the PS2. Blizzard hasn't said it will be, which means it may not be. There's no way to know. bob rulz 03:23, 3 July 2006 (UTC)
 * Fallout was a post-apocolyptic RPG for the PC. They made a sequel, and then they made Fallout: Brotherhood of Steel for consoles only, and everyone hated it. I can think of at least 27 reasons that the game sucked. So, think about it. Great PC RTS. Bad console shooter. Same effect. 24.216.248.85
 * Let me just add that the similarily named Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel for PC was quite good, on the other hand. &mdash; Nightst a  llion  (?) 11:09, 4 July 2006 (UTC)

I think that Operation CWAL should be re-initiated so that Starcraft: Ghost will be released instead of just going to waste. If Blizzard didn't want to finish the game in the first place, they shouldn't have gotten our hopes up like this!

Is it finally officially cancelled?
GameSpot, for the first time ever, now lists the game as cancelled. Like IGN, however, they don't give any reason for this status. However, I think it's finally safe to assume that the game has been cancelled, even if there's been no statement from Blizzard. bob rulz 22:50, 18 October 2006 (UTC)

Someone with a 72.* IP address modified the article to say the X-Box and PS2 versions were cancelled, not the gamecube. A quick Google finds this to be incorrect, I have reverted the article. barto 04:25, 30 October 2006 (UTC)

Canon
This game is technically cancelled. this leads to questions about canon.

Stinger
The stinger already shows up in StarCraft, albeit as an unnammed patrol truck during a cutscene. I request it be taken out of "new" units.

It is a "new" unit, as it was not actually in the game itself as a unit, but rather as a prop in a cutscene. 71.226.17.185 11:48, 24 February 2007 (UTC)

I see.

Short end of the stick
I noted that the Zerg have absolutely no new units.
 * It was to be an action game, not a strategy game, so would that really have made a huge amount of difference? Robin S 01:44, 4 May 2007 (UTC)
 * I know. It just seems like shortchanging to me. 199.247.235.10 08:41, 2 June 2007 (UTC)

BOO YA!
Some people have said that the official page was deleted .. not so, its just you need to search from blizzards homepage for the word "ghost" http://blizzard.com/misc/e3/2004/ghost/index.shtml

Starcraft 2
Should a mention be made to the announced development of Starcraft 2? Obviously that had an effect on the postponing. R oo Z 09:44, 31 May 2007 (UTC)

The sites back up
click the link the redirect puts it at the ghost site —Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.167.206.131 (talk) 05:06, 2 January 2008 (UTC)

Starcraft: Ghost N64 game?
Right now the article says Blizzard, a game developer mostly known for computer games, took a step in a different direction by producing Ghost exclusively for the Gamecube, Xbox and PlayStation 2 video game consoles.. However I seem to remember that SC: Ghost was a game displayed on the "Coming Soon" selection of games displayed on the Nintendo 64's US Box. Did I just imagine things? Am I remembering wrong? Or what this a N64 game at first? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.17.149.242 (talk) 07:22, 9 February 2008 (UTC)