Merlin S5 | 'Merlin - The Game' (FB game) released in Autumn 2012 + Cast at ComicCon? + articles
After ~ teasing~ us quite thoroughly over the past few days (later) todayfinally MerlinOfficial will probably announced Bossa Studios' real-time multiplayer Facebook game 'Merlin - The Game'/
MerlinGame. For now you can like the FB page and sign up for Beta, an official release date hasn't been announced yet but according to eurogamer.net Merlin the Game launches on Facebook in the autumn to tie-in with the fifth season of Merlin, but a closed beta is planned for July.
Cast appearance at San Diego ComicCon 2012?
According to IGN UK The game is expected to enter a closed beta this summer at Comic-Con International, which takes place on July 12-15, where the cast of the series will also be present to try out the game while C21 Media words it Merlin The Game will open in closed beta phase this summer at Comic-Con International, where a selection of gamers and fans will be able to try it out.
There's no info to be found re a cast appearance/Merlin panel/Merlin related anything at the official ComicCon site. Hopes for MerlinOfficial to provide any useful information are non-existantlow.
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"And so the battle begins"
"We love this pairing - who doesn't!"
"Arthur looking as chisel-faced in pencil as he does on screen"
"Morgana poses for her dedicated fans. YOU!"
"The lovely Gwen, one of our artists' earlier interpretations"
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IGN UK: Merlin to Bewitch Facebook Users in New Game
[click to read]Merlin to Bewitch Facebook Users in New Game
Studio head promises, "Hardcore players will find a lot of stuff to do here."
A new video game adaptation of the hit BBC TV show Merlin will soon be available for Facebook users to play with their friends.
Created by Bossa Studios, whose previous titles include the BAFTA-winning Monstermind, the upcoming RPG will focus on capturing the epic story of the TV series and merging it with real-time, multiplayer gameplay.
Bossa Studios' creator in chief Imre Jele said, "We have carefully crafted the game to capture the very essence of the world’s most famous sorcerer. Players can explore magical lands while adventuring alongside trusty allies in the Crystal Cave, knocking out ferocious Wilddeoren rats or uniting with one of their favourite characters like Merlin or Arthur."
Merlin The Game will take place in the same universe as the TV show (even featuring the same original music), and players will be able to quest as their own knight or magician until they're strong enough to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the likes of Merlin and Arthur. The game will allow players a large degree of flexibility when creating characters, so if you're not entirely sold on the rigid melee playstyle of the knight you can mix and match it with spells from the magician.
Bossa Studios has been working with the creators of the show to make sure that everything is authentic, as Imre explained, "We wanted to make a game driven by story in a fantasy setting, and centring it around Merlin made sense; it's an amazing brand worldwide because everyone knows it.
"We've been given all of the set designs and the costumes, and a wealth of resources to play with. We've got complete freedom... as long as we don’t kill their lead characters!"
Despite the fact that it's a Facebook game, everyone on the team is adamant that this doesn't mean it's only for casual gamers. Imre stresses, "I’m a hardcore player at home on my Xbox, but when I’m out and about I’m casual. We’ve focused on ensuring that hardcore players will find a lot of stuff to do here when not in front of their consoles, especially with the awesome story."
The game is expected to enter a closed beta this summer at Comic-Con International, which takes place on July 12-15, where the cast of the series will also be present to try out the game. Gamers and fans who want to step into Camelot to help test the game can do so by registering at the official site now.
Merlin The Game will launch later in the autumn to coincide with the start of the fifth series of Merlin on BBC One.
eurogamer.net Monstermind dev making Merlin the Game
[click to read]Monstermind dev making Merlin the Game
Based on TV show. Closed beta next month.
Monstermind developer Bossa Studios is making a game based on the BBC Merlin TV series.
Merlin the Game launches on Facebook in the autumn to tie-in with the fifth season of Merlin, but a closed beta is planned for July. You can put your name down for it now on the Merlin website.
Merlin the Game is described as a real-time cooperative fantasy-adventure game. It has 3D visuals and a cartooney art style.
Bossa creator in chief Imre Jele said: "We have carefully crafted the game to capture the very essence of the world's most famous sorcerer. Players can explore magical lands while adventuring alongside trusty allies in the Crystal Cave, knocking out ferocious Wilddeoren rats or uniting with one of their favourite characters like Merlin or Arthur."
C21 Media: Merlin to cast his spell on Facebook
[click to read]Merlin to cast his spell on Facebook
Worldwide hit fantasy drama Merlin will be immortalised in a Facebook game, the first project developed by start-up Bossa Studios since it was acquired by Shine Group.
Bossa has adapted the world of Merlin, Arthur and Camelot for an online game that will allow real-time co-operative play, allowing players to team up as they complete quests and battle the forces of evil.
It is based on the television series that first aired on BBC1 in the UK and has since been acquired in more than a dozen countries. The show is due to return this year for a fifth season.
“We have carefully crafted the game to capture the very essence of the world’s most famous sorcerer,” said Bossa creator-in-chief Imre Jele.
The TV series is produced by Shine TV, whose parent bought Bossa before the company had released its first title, Bafta-winning game Monstermind.
Bossa gamer-in-chief Henrique Olifiers told C21 earlier this year the first game it was developing since the buy-out would be based on Shine IP.
Merlin The Game will open in closed beta phase this summer at Comic-Con International, where a selection of gamers and fans will be able to try it out. The public launch will coincide with the start of the fifth season on BBC1.
MerlinOfficial's announcement
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THE DAY HAS FINALLY ARRIVED!! 'Merlin The Game' has just been announced! To sign up for the closed beta adventure COMING SOON to Facebook, visit www.merlingame.com/join
DigitalSpy 'Merlin: The Game' announced for Facebook
[click to read]'Merlin: The Game' announced for Facebook
A new video game adaptation of BBC show Merlin has been announced.
Bossa Studios today confirmed Merlin: The Game for Facebook, which features real-time co-operative play.
Creator in chief at Bossa Studios Imre Jele said: "We have carefully crafted the game to capture the very essence of the world's most famous sorcerer.
"Players can explore magical lands while adventuring alongside trusty allies in the Crystal Cave, knocking out ferocious Wilddeoren rats or uniting with one of their favourite characters like Merlin or Arthur."
Julian Murphy and Johnny Capps, executive producers at Shine TV, added: "Each step allows the player to become more immersed into a wider universe of Camelot; we are amazed at the attention to detail.
"Fans of the show are sure to love the opportunity to create and follow their own destinies!"
The game is due to open in beta at Comic-Con International from July 12-15 and Bossa Studios is currently recruiting fans and gamers for trials.
The official launch of Merlin: The Game will coincide with the premiere of season five of Merlin on BBC One this autumn.
CultFix: Merlin: The Game Heading to Facebook
[click to read]Merlin: The Game Heading to Facebook
A new game adaptation of Merlin will be released later this year on Facebook to coincide with the fifth series.
This autumn, the legend of Merlin and Arthur of Camelot will be immortalised as an online game. Delivered in authentic style, Merlin The Game is the new release from Bossa Studios, creators of BAFTA-winning game Monstermind.
Epitomising the enchanted myth with striking visuals and narrative, Merlin The Game harnesses the power of real-time, co-operative play so when it comes to combat, no threats are ever faced alone. Together, gamers and fans of the BBC One and global hit TV show Merlin will be able to join the knights’ quests, fighting dark forces shoulder-to-shoulder with their friends and ensuring good triumphs over evil.
Imre Jele, creator in chief at Bossa Studios, comments: “We have carefully crafted the game to capture the very essence of the world’s most famous sorcerer. Players can explore magical lands while adventuring alongside trusty allies in the Crystal Cave, knocking out ferocious Wilddeoren rats or uniting with one of their favourite characters like Merlin or Arthur.”
Due to open in closed beta this summer at Comic-Con International (12-15th July, 2012), Bossa Studios is currently recruiting gamers and fans of the show to be some of the first lucky few to trial the game. The official public launch this autumn is set to coincide with the start of the fifth season of Merlin on BBC One.
Julian Murphy and Johnny Capps, executive producers at Shine TV and creators of the globally-televised smash hit, are thrilled with the quality of the game: “Each step allows the player to become more immersed into a wider universe of Camelot; we are amazed at the attention to detail. Fans of the show are sure to love the opportunity to create and follow their own destinies!”
SFX: Merlin Mystery Solved [Priorities, they haz them]
Speaking of Merlin and Arthur, there’s no word as yet on whether there’ll be a faintly homo-erotic element that encourages slash fiction. But we certainly hope so.