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January 7, 2002
Source: IGN.com
"Originally slated for this spring, Dragon's Lair 3D is now officially coming to GameCube (and PS2) in fall 2002. It's being developed at Dragonstone, a company consisting of many members of the original Dragon's Lair development team. The publisher is Encore, Inc. which is a totally different company than Digital Leisure, who is releasing the DVD remakes of Dragon's Lair. Check out the full press release below for a bit of game info and more details about the legendary designers and artists behind this franchise rebirth.
The classic 1980s coin-op phenomenon to be rebuilt as a completely new three-dimensional experience via a publishing agreement between Encore, Inc. and Dragon's Lair LLC
Los Angeles, CA - January 7, 2002 - A quarter billion Dragon's Lair fans will soon join Dirk the Daring in a stunning 3D, high-fantasy adventure as he battles a myriad of creatures throughout the Dark Castle to rescue Princess Daphne - on their next-generation video game systems.
Encore, Inc. today announced that it has signed a 3 -year, worldwide agreement with Dragon's Lair LLC to publish this entirely new, 3D game based on the enormously successful Dragon's Lair franchise. Slated for release in third quarter 2002 for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and the Nintendo GameCube(tm), Dragon's Lair 3D will dramatically expand upon the gameplay that fans have enjoyed since 1983 by offering a true, 3D experience; new characters; more than 200 new rooms to explore; special visual and sound effects; an original music score; and much more."
My Score: N/A
Advantages: Dragon's Lair on Nintendo GameCube!
Disadvantages: Won't be out until late 2002.
