Hi Dark, Yes, there are not a lot of Doctor Who games, and there could be several reasons why that is so. First, until very recently Doctor Who seams to have had a bigger fan base in the UK than here in the USA. For example, When I was growing up Doctor Who was usually on during late nights. I wouldn't have seen the original shows at all if my dad hadn't vidio taped the shows for me to watch in the day time. So it might not have had a prime time audience in the USA. Second, over here in the USA Star Trek and star Wars are not only popular but they are cultural icons. Writing a game, book, or making a movie with one of those two is likely to be a good seller. Coming up with something based on Doctor Who might bring in some fans, might make a few more, but probably wouldn't do as well here in the USA. Third, things are changing. The Sci-Fi channel is reviving both the Battlestar Galactica and Doctor Who tv series here in the USA and I imagine the number of vidio games etc we see from the mainstream market will largely depend on how successful those two series do. So far while viewership is good I haven't seen the usual toys, games, and posters in stores that accompanies a really successful tv series or movie. For example, when I was growing up there use to be Battlestar Galactica figures out. I even owned a few like Starbuck, Commander Adama, the Cylon trooper, and the Imperious Leader. However, I have not seen similar Battlestar Galactica toys and games for the new series. Though, they might not be trying to market the new series that way.
Dark wrote: > Indeed tom, the box set is great and has I think every appearence of Davros > in Doctor who, ---- both in the original series and in later audio plays, > which is cool! > > My friend is incredibly generous! > > As has been said before, Daleks in an audiogame would be great, ---- though > interestingly enough, unlike startrek and just about every single successful > film series out there, there haven't I think been many doctor who games even > in the mainstream. > > I remember a particularly abysmal side scroller on the old Comador amigar, > and I once heard of an interactive story game, but other than that I don't > think there have been many at all! > > then again, with the new series becoming so popular, it wouldn't surprise me > if there ends up being a game released as well. > > Beware the Grue! > > Dark. > --- Gamers mailing list __ [email protected] If you want to leave the list, send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can make changes or update your subscription via the web, at http://audyssey.org/mailman/listinfo/gamers_audyssey.org. All messages are archived and can be searched and read at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you have any questions or concerns regarding the management of the list, please send E-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
