Rumor: Perfect Dark prequel to get a new sequel
by Ross Miller 
{ Apr 12th 2007 at 6:25PM }
Here's the no-brainer rumor of the day: Rare will release a sequel to its million-selling shooter Perfect Dark Zero. The Rumor Mole section of the May 2007 issue of Official Xbox Magazine reports that the sequel was revealed "by way of a press release announcing the next novel in the paperback series that also mentions a follow-up to the game."We haven't been able to locate the press release ourselves, but the paperback series is an official tie-in to the series. If a sequel does come to fruition, we wouldn't be surprised. In fact, we've heard it from an official, anonymous, trustworthy source that Rare has been deep in the early development phases (pre-pre-alpha, if you will) just trying to figure out the best numerical nomenclature. Perfect Dark One is off limits, PD Zero Two is pretty meh, PD Negative One (shortened to PDNO or PD-1) could work for yet another prequel, or perhaps they'll go the Lion King route and make it Perfect Dark Zero (point) Five, or PD.5 for short.
Still, we side with our Fanboy brethren: the Xbox 360 has enough shooters, Rare should focus on meeting their sequel quota with a return to platformer Kameo.
[Via Xbox 360 Fanboy]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Stranger @ Apr 12th 2007 6:27PM
Meh.
Ken Seang @ Apr 12th 2007 6:33PM
@#1 exactly...
I would rather see a remake of the N64 version...
Andre @ Apr 13th 2007 2:14PM
How about a new Killer Instinct game?
Gavin @ Apr 12th 2007 6:35PM
But will it be as mediocre as the last installment?
VOODOO85 @ Apr 12th 2007 6:38PM
id prefer a kameo sequel over a perfect dark sequel. pdz was an average game that benefited from being a launch title and being exclusive - cod2 was the better shooter by far
kameo i felt was the better game and one of the most under-rated games on xbox360 still to this day. i urge anybody who hasnt tried it to at least give it a rental or use the marketplace demo's although the game is so vast compared to what the demo's offer
a new k-instinct game wouldnt be bad either
Nate @ Apr 12th 2007 6:38PM
#3 hit the nail on the head.
Who cares about another PD0 or even Kameo...
We need a new Killer Instinct game with online play. That's all.
Tom @ Apr 12th 2007 10:15PM
Banjo! Now! Me want honey comb!
3cubedminus3squared @ Apr 12th 2007 6:47PM
How about Banjo Kazooie three? Oh wait...
thatguy06 @ Apr 12th 2007 6:53PM
hey guys i liked pdz. i thought that game was fun. and everyone that doesnt like the graphics i think they were the next best thing to call of duty 2. dont bash this game folks. just think rare was on a timeline to push the game out and they fell short just alittle. it was glitchy as f*** but fun. :)
ComradeTrotskii @ Apr 12th 2007 6:56PM
Yeah, how about Blast Corps instead. What was that big **** off robot, the 'J-Bomb' or something? That would be all kinds of awesome.
Mikeawesome @ Apr 12th 2007 7:08PM
Why don't they focus on making Banjo Kazooie more than a mediocre rehash before they start focusing on making another sub-par Perfect Dark remake.
Martez @ Apr 12th 2007 7:04PM
I want Blast Corps or Killer Instinct on XBLA with online play. Please.
MrBeejeezus @ Apr 12th 2007 7:11PM
How about a remake of Goldeneye.
Rename it Goldenballs, change bond into Beckham.
Then just make the story that he has to infiltrate the evil MLS organisation headed by Dr Lalas, who are planning to blow up every football ground in europe with a big laser.
Keep the same maps etc.
It would work I tell ya!!
Mr Khan @ Apr 12th 2007 7:10PM
I don't think that the concept of Perfect Dark can be made to be "Outstanding" in this day and age, its probably like Doom, a concept that was great at the time, but just adequate now, but maybe PDZ was deemed mediocre just because it was a launch title, many 360 launch titles had some big problems...
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OTAM @ Apr 12th 2007 7:19PM
Perfect Dark Zero was fucking sweet! Thank you sir may I have another?
wackychan @ Apr 12th 2007 7:37PM
Yeah, blast corps sounds good. I thought the last PDZ sucked ass. The multiplayer just wasn't good enough. The controls felt a little off and the multiplayer maps didn't impress me and some of the weapons just plain sucked. And at this point I don't even care for single player campaign anymore for a fps. Although that was the only good thing about PDZ.
meh...
denney @ Apr 13th 2007 5:35AM
Another Perfect Dark. hhmm ok but please can u add a jump button and Hell yeah to Killer Instinct and a new Banjo game.
Mike @ Apr 12th 2007 8:46PM
They should just remake the freakin' N64 one. Change it enough so Nintendo can't cry about it being plagiarized.
Mr Khan @ Apr 12th 2007 9:01PM
@ Mike
Paradoxes are fun, aren't they?
MrBeejeezus @ Apr 12th 2007 9:22PM
Ok remake the original PD Microsoft.
I will help you out with the required changes.
Perfect Dark - Pretty Dim
Joanna Dark - Jennifer Dim
Datadyne - Calvin Klien
Elvis - Cliff Richard
The year is 2050 The evil Calvin Klien Corp is attempting to take over the world by flooding the clothing market with overpriced inferior quality Jeans made in an Alien Sweat Shop.
Jennifer is sent in to steal the designs....yaddda yadda yadda....
Teams up with Cliff Richard (hes an alien) who thinks shes a living doll. Blows up the Alien jeans sweatshop saving mankind from ill fitting apparel.
Sorted. I dont want any royalties just happy to help out.
David @ Apr 12th 2007 9:33PM
They should just remake the first game and then add more to the ending. Make it a semi sequel or just make a full blown sequel to the first game.
MrBeejeezus @ Apr 12th 2007 9:39PM
Names for the PD sequel.
Super Perfect Dark Zero
Perfect Dark Zero Revenge of the Zero
Perfect Dark Zero The Dark Strikes Back
Perfect Dark Zero 07
Perfect Dark Zero Champions League Edition
Perfect Dark Zero
Perfect Dark Zero Twilight Princess
Perfect Dark Zero Legends
Perfect Dark Zero Now with added jumping
Ok Ill get me coat.
Tyler @ Apr 12th 2007 9:41PM
Actually, I'm looking forward to this one. Rare has a chance to redeem themselves. I too was really, really let down by PDZ because I was such a huge fan of the original. My biggest peeve was the change of art style. The graphics tech was actually quite good IMO but the weird, manga (or whatever you want to call it) art style just about killed it for me. Also, controls, horrible storyline, etc, the list goes on about what else sucked.
I just think that a lot of focus was lost when Microsoft bought them from Nintendo: they lost a lot of the original team that made Goldeneye and Perfect Dark, changed development from GameCube to Xbox, then Xbox to Xbox 360 launch title. Now, hopefully, Rare can start over and focus on a killer 360 Perfect Dark game whatever the name may be. Maybe I'm dreaming in the past, but I hope it turns out well...
Arturo @ Apr 12th 2007 11:16PM
A new killer instinct would be awesome indeed...ULTIMATE COMBOOOOO
Grey Fox @ Apr 13th 2007 1:03PM
I'd take a ham sandwich over another Perfect Dark. Seriously did everyone here play through this game? It was total garbage.
NoHitHair @ Apr 13th 2007 3:11AM
Lemme know when Rare actually realizes what made Perfect Dark so revolutionary - the multiplayer.
Between Conker's, Perfect Dark, Mario Kart 64 and Super Smash Bros. multiplayer modes I was convinced Nintendo had actually managed to somehow recreate the closest thing to Nirvana mortals could achieve.
Over 400 hours clocked in multiplayer in PD and I still never made it past rank 8. How the hell did anyone get a rank 1?
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Quakeulf @ Apr 13th 2007 4:11AM
When they are already making games for Microsoft, why are they ignoring the PC-market?
Games for Vista! Perfect Dark Division By Zero for PC running DX10 and making Crysis pale in comparison like a nerd on the beach.
A man can dream.
Jdoki @ Apr 13th 2007 6:02AM
Rare need to get a clue (and some new talent) and create a sequel to Blast Corps.
Deekmam @ Apr 13th 2007 12:37PM
Screw this crap stop work on this and finish Banjo Threeie.
That's the only reason I own this console (however I don't regret buying because I also have a $700 PS3 paper weight) at least I play my 360
jjtwalton @ Apr 13th 2007 3:46PM
Revolutions or Revelations....
One of the two.
I can never remember.
Mark my words, ladies.
Aradayn @ Apr 13th 2007 5:24PM
Why not just call it Perfect Dark 2?
flyfirl21 @ May 21st 2007 8:42PM
Alright, Perfect Dark Zero is a "prequel" to the original Perfect Dark that was on the N64, that's why they names it "Zero". The story of Perfect Dark Zero is set 10 years before the original Perfect Dark. I think that Microsoft and Rareware needs to continue the story of the original Perfect Dark, where it showed the Skedar Leader was killed by Joanna.