Re: Whereabouts unknown

[philippe@cybernet.cse.fau.edu (Philippe Benichou)]

msjohnso@silver.ucs.indiana.edu (micah shane johnson) writes:

> 
> 	A few years back, every issue of inCider/A+ had adds
> proclaiming the future releases of several GS games.  Mysteriously,
> the ads stopped appearing and nothing more was heard about these
> potentially great titles.  Also, many good titles faded into obscurity
> and were no longer available.  BRCC has made a considerable effort
> in preserving software orphaned by companies taking the MS-DOS or
> video cart road or just plain running off of the road. Such as, Sierra
> Online, Electronic Arts, and Infocom. (in that order.) 
> However, they haven't acquired them all.
> 
> 	I've compiled a list of them (either vapor-ware or no-ware)
> If anyone remembers others, I'd appreciate it if you would refresh my
> memory.
> 
> Title                    Company
> --------------------     ------------------------
> Dream Zone               Baudville
> Sword of Sodan           (?) Discovery Software
> Dondra:A New Beginning   Microillusions
> Faery Tale Advendure     Microillusions
> Spirit of Excalibur      Virgin Mastertronic
> Space Quest III          Sierra On-line
> Quarterstaff             Infocom
> Manhunter: San Fransisco Sierra On-line
> S.D.I.                   Cinemaware
> Sinbad & the Throne of the Falcon  " "
> King of Chicago          Cinemaware
> Ancient Land of Y's      (?)
> Marble Madness           Electronic Arts
> 
> 
> I would be glad to hear what actually happened to many of
> these, and if they are available in some way, shape, or form.
> 
> Micah Johnson
> msjohnso@ucs.indiana.edu

I know for a fact that Marble Madness is out! I know someone who has it!