More Lego games planned, says Star Wars developer

47 Comments by Kyle Orland Aug 16th 2006 1:25PM
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Computer & Video Games is reporting that the next issue of British magazine PC Zone contains an interview with Traveler's Tales development director Jonathan Smith in which he confirms the company is planning more games based on combining the Lego license with established films. Traveler's Tales is the company behind Lego Star Wars, the surprise hit that has already spawned an announced sequel/prequel covering the original trilogy of movies.

The C&VG article doesn't mention which movies will be Lego-fied, but the author is clearly hoping some sort of Lego Indiana Jones is in the pipeline. What film (or game) franchises do you think would benefit from the Lego treatment?

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uh_oh: Aug 16th 2006; 1:29PM

Oh man the possibilities are endless for this. Lord of the rings lego games, Jurassic Park lego games, Any of the comic book movies, just goes on and on with what you could make.

ktmracer: Aug 16th 2006; 1:31PM

Pirates of the Carribean
Days of Thunder
Mad Max
Top Gun
Mission Impossible
Any James Bond

Michael: Aug 16th 2006; 1:38PM

I still think Lego Island is the best lego game ever.

Dr.Swiss: Aug 16th 2006; 1:39PM

HAHAHAHAHA @ ktmracer's post.

Lego Mad Max would simply rock.

jc: Aug 16th 2006; 1:40PM

G-Force Lego

I had a ton of fun re-playing G-Force through my Legos... but then again, that was 25years ago. It's kinda funny how well StarWars has aged compared to others.

Derbeste: Aug 16th 2006; 1:40PM

I'd rather see them combine legos with current game franchises:

1. Lego Zelda
2. Lego Castlevania
3. Lego Mario
4. Lego MGS
5. Lego Metroid
6. Lego FF7...oh wait. It practically already was.

Jose: Aug 16th 2006; 1:42PM

How about a Lego Bridges of Madison County? That Meryl Streep is a fox.

frodo: Aug 16th 2006; 1:43PM

Considering the choice to make Lego Star Wars was most likely based on the fact that there are actual Lego Star Wars toys in meatspace, I'd say Harry Potter is next.

GlitchCog: Aug 16th 2006; 1:43PM

Lego Fifth Element

Nigeria: Aug 16th 2006; 1:47PM

What about Lego Tetris

spelling nazi: Aug 16th 2006; 1:48PM

maybe they can finally make a good game based on "The Matrix" - could it be possible?

dvdguy: Aug 16th 2006; 1:50PM

Lego Pulp Fiction

32_Footsteps: Aug 16th 2006; 1:54PM

Whoa there, Spelling... a good Matrix game? That's crazy talk.

I'd also anticipate that they'd do a Lego game based on a license Lego already has. Of course, judging by the Lego Batwing in my living room, I think the Lego Batman game would be the best guess.

Of course, that's presuming we don't see Lego Spider-Man (there have been sets for the first two Spidey movies, and I'd expect some for the third as well).

And it wouldn't surprise me if Lego's license with DC Comics allowed for Lego Superman or Lego Justice League.

And finally, I've been seeing ads for Lego SpongeBob Squarepants. I wouldn't play it, but I could see it becoming a game.

ZENegade: Aug 16th 2006; 1:54PM

This report is from a Star Wars developer? If there are more ties with George Lucas for an upcoming Lego game, I'm hoping for...

Howard the Lego Duck

Steve: Aug 16th 2006; 1:55PM

Lego Snakes on a Plane

Chessasaur: Aug 16th 2006; 1:55PM

An on-line MMO Lego world where everyone gets to build stuff? Maybe even an RPG fantasy Lego world where you get new pieces instead of treasure? Just no micro-transactions to buy more sets of pieces lol!

T-Bag: Aug 16th 2006; 1:57PM

Can these developers please grow up and make a game similar to what they had done on the n64. I believe the game was called Shadows of The Empire or something. That game was freaking amazing.

gwangi: Aug 16th 2006; 1:58PM

LEGO Back to the Future

MikDaSpik: Aug 16th 2006; 2:03PM

LEGO Transformers! Holy mother of God YES!

Exo: Aug 16th 2006; 2:06PM

I dont know if it can be slaped onto any franchise. I think it works so well with star wrs because of the force powers and such.

Id rather them make a multiplayer game called lego wars where you can build make stuff during combat

Adam: Aug 16th 2006; 2:07PM

Lego Matrix!
Lego Lord of the Rings!
Lego Resident Evil!

justafan: Aug 16th 2006; 2:12PM

I can see....
Lego Robocop!
Lego Fight Club!
Lego Aliens!
Lego Ghostbusters!
Lego Terminator 2! Oh wow... Lego T2..

Agent MOO: Aug 16th 2006; 2:13PM

Lego Clockwork Orange! Viddy well me legos!

http://agentmoo.com

Neko Tsukimi: Aug 16th 2006; 2:13PM

Looking at this post makes me think that LEGO + any movie would work... well... at least in theory... I'd kill to see LEGO versions of movies. But as far as playing them... I dunno...

But combining LEGO with existing games would be golden.

Sam Goldman: Aug 16th 2006; 2:15PM

Lego Dark City!!

Karen: Aug 16th 2006; 2:22PM

Lego Batman
Lego Star Trek

J.Goodwin: Aug 16th 2006; 2:24PM

I think that Pirates would be a good match, as there had already been a kind of Pirates themed lego toy at one point. Lord of the Rings would be the same since there have always been lego castles.

You pretty much would have to stay on with the adventure type movies though. And LOTR and Harry Potter ain't happening, given that EA has those licenses locked up. Which is really too bad, because they would almost certainly be better games.

J.Goodwin: Aug 16th 2006; 2:27PM

Batman is already a LEGO licensed property. We could definitely see LEGO Batman.

ChimpManZee: Aug 16th 2006; 2:32PM

Planet of the Apes!
Plan Nine From Outer Space!

John C: Aug 16th 2006; 2:32PM

Lego Dark City might be the best idea I've ever heard.

Who's down for some Lego Dark Crystal?

james f.: Aug 16th 2006; 2:33PM

Chime in with a ditto for #12
Lego Pulp Fiction would rule the universe!
as would
Lego Kill Bill

Dracula Jones: Aug 16th 2006; 2:40PM

Lego Forbidden Zone! Lego Flash and Lego Gramps beating a Lego gorilla to death would be the greatest thing ever.

Agent MOO: Aug 16th 2006; 2:43PM

"Did you see a sign on my garage that said 'dead lego storage'?"

Arturis: Aug 16th 2006; 3:10PM

There is a Multiplayer "Block" (cant say Lego due to copyrights) Game that has been in beta for awhile. You can find more info at http://www.blockland.us/ - I had a server running about a year ago, and my brother would sign on and build stuff while I was at work, and vice versa. It was definately a blast.

Come to think of it, Ill have to get back into this... ^_^

Drake Lake: Aug 16th 2006; 3:17PM

If they are going to make more Lego games, I hope they someday make one similar to what Blockland does.

If you know what I am talking about, you probably agree.

Drake Lake: Aug 16th 2006; 3:19PM

Oh nice, look what happens for not refreshing, heh.

Snurp: Aug 16th 2006; 4:13PM

Lego Scarface anyone?

fat boy: Aug 16th 2006; 4:24PM

I want Lego Hostel and Lego All Quiet On the Western Front.

Scalpel: Aug 16th 2006; 4:30PM

How about these?

Reservoir Legos
Fear and Loathing in Lego Vegas
Lego 28 Days

Gonzo: Aug 16th 2006; 4:45PM

Well my favorite choices have been mentioned so far: Lego Harry Potter, Lego LOTR, Matrix, and Lego Pulp Fiction. I'd also like to see maybe an anime or two make it to legoland. Lego DBZ is obvious and maybe so is Lego Akira and Lego Bebop but what I'd love to see more than anything is Lego Urotsukioji. The only Lego game to be rated AO.

Lego Bruce Lee would be cool too. Take a couple of his films like Enter the Dragon and Fists of Fury and make a game out of it.

KilgoreTrout XL: Aug 16th 2006; 4:53PM

1. The Cook, The Theif, His Wife and Her Lego Collection
2. Lego of the Flies
3. Sex, Lies and Legos
4. Legoz 'n da Hood
5. Raiders of the Lego
6. Creature from the deep Lego-oon
7. Lego eggo Waffles and the- oh WTF. This is idiotic...

Erik: Aug 16th 2006; 4:57PM

LEGO Brokeback Mountain.

http://destinationdaniel.smugmug.com/gallery/1213678

Pal: Aug 16th 2006; 9:20PM

I posted months ago that LEGO Indiana Jones is coming.

Jamie: Aug 17th 2006; 5:36AM

OMG OMG OMG!

Lego Kill Bill!

I want a lego pussy wagon now.

In fact... why hasn't anyone made a kill bill game yet? Oh yeah... red steel is out soon.

Marty: Aug 17th 2006; 8:31AM

"Lego 28 Days" scapel.? who wants to play a lego game about rehab??? Just kidding.

Anyways, Indie would be awesome lego style (perhaps it can actually be a great game) As for Spiderman, don't mess with something that is working.

I think what needs to be legofied is GTA. Seriously, how popular would the game be if it was exactly the same without the unneeded violence and sex? Hmmm... wait, I guess that is all the game is!

Kel: Aug 17th 2006; 9:21AM

I think the Lord of the Rings makes the most sense, but Lego already turned down the licence because they felt the movie was too dark for kids. Who knows if they would change their minds for a computer game.

Lego Harry Potter makes sense ... but I'd like to see a Lego Knights Kingdoms (based on their own property) with an epic story a la Ultima VII/Baldur's Gate type of thing.