New Oddworld Confirmed Posted on 28 May 2008 The aptly named Oddworld Inhabitants, developers of the Oddworld series among other things, has confirmed that the company is working on a new game in the Oddworld universe. Much speculation arose after Jeff Braun, Maxis co-founder, let it slip in a speech that he was working with Oddworld Inhabitants. The president of the company, Lorne Lanning, was circumspect in discussing the new title, while Braun was more talkative: “I can confirm that we’re
Following comments made by Maxis co-founder Jeff Braun last week at Wilfrid Laurier University, Oddworld Inhabitants president Lorne Lanning has confirmed that a new title based on the Oddworld series is in the works. Lanning wasn’t ready to splurge on details, though, noting that “I can confirm that we’re working with Jeff on Oddworld stuff, but that’s all I can say at this time.†The Oddworld series, focused on puzzle-platforming elements, was originally planned to be released as a quinto
This is some good news and we therefore thought, well worth sharing! Boss of Oddworld Inhabitants Lorne Lanning has confirmed the studio is definitely worknig on something Oddworld related... yippeee! A few days ago a guy at Maxis let slip Oddworld Inhabitants were working on a new game (or episodic content?) .. oops. We are huge fans of the Oddworld universe here at Girl Gamers Australia and can't wait to see what Mr Lanning and Jeff Braun from Maxis have in store for us. Bring it! Bring it on
Filed under: News Recently confirmed by the head of Maxis and now effectively double-confirmed, the new Oddworld game will have involvement from the series' original creator. Previously thought to have left the World of Odd for aspirations in CG movie making, Lanning and his studio, Oddworld Inhabitants, are returning to the universe of their namesake with the next-gen Oddworld. While that game will still be under wraps for some time, it's good to know that the original creators are involved, e
Lorne Lanning Says, Yes, There's A New Oddworld Game In Development
Oh. Turns out my urge to exercise caution last week was completely unnecessary. Oddworld Inhabitants boss Lorne Lanning has confirmed that, yes, a new Oddworld game is in development, and yes, Jeff Braun is working on it. Lanning had nothing else to add, not even a working title, so your imagination's going to need to fill in the gaps on its own. Lanning confirms new Oddworld title [Gamesindustry.biz]
Oddworld Inhabitants is an American video game developer founded in 1994 by special effects and computer animation veterans Sherry McKenna and Lorne Lanning. Products of Oddworld Inhabitants range from Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee released in 1997, to Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath released in 2005.
Although its internal development studio has been shut down, the company is still active in developing a movie named Citizen Siege.
References
^ Q&A: Oddworld's Lorne Lanning and Sherry McKenna. Retrieved on 2008-01-10.
External links
Official homepage
Company information and history
EA to publish future games by Oddworld Inhabitants
