Marc and Dexter: Ecko making iPhone-only slasher

by Randy Nelson { Jul 25th 2008 at 1:55PM }

We don't remember Naughty Dog's wise-cracking ottsel brandishing a knife, but hey, we're always open to crazy new ideas. Oh, this is Dexter, the hit Showtime series about a forensics expert who also happens to be a serial killer (of other killers). Whoops.

Anyway, IGN has a story out of San Diego Comic-Con 08 that is sure to put a sour puss on anyone who was waiting for a console game based on the show. Ecko, who acquired the rights to Dexter for game-making purposes back in March, revealed during a panel that the game is only coming to iPhone and iPod Touch. It was also revealed that the game will be episodic in nature – hey, like the show! Coincidence, surely. Mr. Ecko is certainly no stranger to spray paint, but blood spray? Start practicing those stabbing motions with your fancy phones, folks ... but just do it in the privacy of your own home for the sake of not looking like a total loon, 'kay?

Tags: dexter, iphone, ipod-touch, marc-ecko

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Paul (PSN: heypaul) @ Jul 25th 2008 2:02PM

I'm really not a fan of the industry's whole new infatuation with the buzzword "episodic content." They should just be honest and call it "selling you the levels separately."

Dr. @ Jul 25th 2008 2:21PM

Does it matter so long as it's priced right?

007craft @ Jul 25th 2008 4:50PM

Yes it matters. I dont want to wait a year to finish my story (game). Would you pay $2 to see the first 30 minutes of a movie, then 3 months later another $2 to see the next 30 mins? After a year you would of seen the whole movie for only $8.

The price is right, interested? I dont think so.

Dr. @ Jul 25th 2008 9:32PM

If each part is a coherent plot on its own, and they're released on a regular, predictable basis, I don't see the issue. It is, obviously, just like a TV show. That formula seems to work...

phobic99 @ Jul 25th 2008 2:17PM

Dexter is one of my favorite shows but why do they need to make a game on it? *sigh*

Oh wait... $$$$$$$$$

Ordeith @ Jul 25th 2008 3:17PM

If it were $ they cared about it wouldn't be an iPhone exclusive.....

Burritoclock @ Jul 25th 2008 5:09PM

You're right, they are doing it for the good of all mankind and not money that's why it is on the iphone.... wha???

Tez (PSN: Tezasaurus) @ Jul 25th 2008 2:22PM

This is weird. But I love Dexter, so I guess I'll keep an eye on it?

Sam406 @ Jul 25th 2008 2:39PM

Seeing as I have never seen a single episode of the series, I have no right to say if it's good or bad, but, judging by the commercials, the main caracter seems like a total douche.

makishima @ Jul 25th 2008 2:53PM

It's a very good show, the books are very good as well but I can see why after the 1st book they changed the story for TV. I won't spoil it for you if you decide to check them out(the books that is), but there are some things that even Showtime and HBO probably shouldn't show :P And I can see where you would get the douche thing from the commercials, they only show the facade he puts on for the people around him in the commercials and well frankly, most people are douches so its the easiest way to blend in ;)

Autopsy15 @ Jul 25th 2008 2:44PM

Is Dexter an HBO show? I've never heard of it. And I consider myself up to date on most of what's on TV.

makishima @ Jul 25th 2008 2:50PM

It's a showtime show

Jody Anthony (gamertag and psn: JodyAnthony) @ Jul 25th 2008 2:46PM

i hope people pan the game so marc ecko can whine again.

DeaconGTG @ Jul 25th 2008 2:47PM

Guys, look up! The killer's right in front of you! When will they learn...

jake18oly (XBL,PSN: RSXtypeSfan) @ Jul 25th 2008 3:59PM

Dexter is a great show but I don't know how it would transition to a game for the iPhone. It would be awesome if they made a full retail game for the Xbox 360 and PS3 similar to Condemned.

JoeTheBlow @ Jul 25th 2008 4:03PM

Best show of ALL time.
ALL TIME!

Not sure about a game though, maybe a Manhunt clone?

Skipjimroo @ Jul 25th 2008 4:18PM

There's only one direction to take this franchise to video game land:

I'm thinkin' Trauma Center.
In reverse.

makishima @ Jul 25th 2008 5:03PM

That would work really well if you could play as Dr. Danco from the 2nd book ;) I really hope someone else here has read them and gets that

klepto88 @ Jul 25th 2008 4:16PM

Gee whiz, what a waste of potential.

Zootittles @ Jul 25th 2008 5:05PM

Said potential was wasted once the license went to that Ecko douchecanoe.

Joe P @ Jul 25th 2008 4:16PM

I love this show hardcore but I'm not terribly sure it would make a good game.

Dale @ Jul 25th 2008 4:35PM

I don't understand how anyone can complain about anything that involves poking and Julie Benz.

JoeTheBlow @ Jul 25th 2008 6:01PM

As lovely and angelic as she is in Dexter, its Lyla that gave me the full-on "bad girl" chubbie.

Oh Dexter, she was so meant for you.

Zach S @ Jul 25th 2008 5:35PM

Love the show, don't really love the idea of a game based off it though... espeically coming from Marc "Getting up" Ecko

Chase @ Jul 25th 2008 8:34PM

I would have much preferred a console game.

*sighs*

The Rabbid @ Jul 25th 2008 9:46PM

Dexter doesn't need a game. But then again, neither do most TV Shows and movies.

j.howlett @ Jul 26th 2008 12:06AM

i liked getting up but it got pushed to the side because work and life in general got in the way. i love graph so i'm bias. it was more realistic then jet set games with stencils and the drips. i should dig that game out now.