Speaking to RetroGaming, Mark Turmell, co-creator of Smash TV, revealed that a sequel to the game might be forthcoming. According to Turmell, design for a sequel began some time ago, with the developers opting for a 3D game that maintained the top-down viewpoint of the original. Programming for the game had actually begun, but further progress was halted thanks to the Midway meltdown earlier this year.
Turmell noted that Warner Bros. obtained the rights to Smash TV in its acquisition of Midway, adding that the company has "already identified that there's interest in some of that old Midway IP." When asked whether we'd still see a Smash TV sequel, Turmel said, "I'm sure you'll see a Smash TV that will rise again." Turmell admitted he wouldn't take part in such a project, saying, "It's a shame that I won't be involved with it this time around."
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Reader Comments (24)
Posted: Nov 9th 2009 11:36PM (Unverified) said
Smash TV came out the same time as Running Man.
That blew my mind.
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That blew my mind.
Posted: Nov 9th 2009 11:22PM Omnistatic said
what's all this talk about boners and erections? you guys can't see me right?
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Posted: Nov 9th 2009 11:37PM Special Agent Steve said
@ Rocks
Your name implies so many things. Like a rock hard co-.
Waaiiiiiiit a sec.... can you guys see me?
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Your name implies so many things. Like a rock hard co-.
Waaiiiiiiit a sec.... can you guys see me?
Posted: Nov 10th 2009 1:29AM Inspace2020 said
Damn, I used to LOVE this game!! Quick, somebody give me a link to a ROM!!!
A sequel huh?...."I'd buy that for a dollar!"
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A sequel huh?...."I'd buy that for a dollar!"
Posted: Nov 10th 2009 1:11AM Baron Milton Von Crompton said
This game was so much fun back in the days! I should hope they grab that "Running Man" vibe with the sequel, that'd really rock the business!!
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Posted: Nov 10th 2009 2:22AM (Unverified) said
Sweet! I hope it stays true to its roots and is a console game as opposed to mobile or something!
I can't wait to win a million toasters and big screen TVs from shooting tanks with giant heads on them!
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I can't wait to win a million toasters and big screen TVs from shooting tanks with giant heads on them!
Posted: Nov 10th 2009 10:35AM Professor Lario said
@Monica - is there a reason your profile links to a scam site? If I didn't know better I would think your a forty year old man drumming up bizz for the scam.
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Posted: Nov 17th 2009 11:56AM (Unverified) said
"monica" you are a dude. Get off these male-orientated sites with your blonde pic and your links to dating sites.
Everyone can see through your crap. Obviously you like and know allot about videogames, but know nothing about cars and just go to those sites to chime in. What chick on earth talks about wireless video game adapters? none, thats who.
Dude, how much do you get paid when people click through to that dating site?
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Everyone can see through your crap. Obviously you like and know allot about videogames, but know nothing about cars and just go to those sites to chime in. What chick on earth talks about wireless video game adapters? none, thats who.
Dude, how much do you get paid when people click through to that dating site?
Posted: Nov 10th 2009 9:03AM (Unverified) said
Sequel? There already was one: Total Carnage (I owned an arcade cab with both PCBs for a while). It was at least a spin-off, if not sequel.
http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?game_id=10167
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http://www.klov.com/game_detail.php?game_id=10167
Posted: Nov 10th 2009 2:54AM (Unverified) said
The play mechanic is very similar to that of Eugene Jarvis' earlier Robotron: 2084, with dual-joystick controls and series of single screen areas. The theme of the game, borrowing from The Running Man[1][2], involves players competing in a violent game show, set in the then future year of 1999 ....
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Posted: Nov 10th 2009 6:03AM just a guy said
i heard (from your mum) that your masonry is wack.
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Posted: Nov 10th 2009 2:54AM Stevetrop Man of Mystery said
I'd love to see a 4 player online HD revision of Smash T.V
Keep it simple, keep it good
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Keep it simple, keep it good
Posted: Nov 10th 2009 10:20AM (Unverified) said
It's sad to be that it's been so long since Mark Turmell made a noteworthy game that his name isn't mentioned in the headline about him ;(
MJT Mar 22
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MJT Mar 22
Posted: Nov 10th 2009 1:21PM spin cycle said
JAMS IT IN!
I'd rather have another NBA Jam. And I don't even like basketball.
A sequel to NBA Street Vol 2 (not Vol 3) would be an acceptable substitute.
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I'd rather have another NBA Jam. And I don't even like basketball.
A sequel to NBA Street Vol 2 (not Vol 3) would be an acceptable substitute.
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