Smash TV creator talks potential sequel

by Richard Mitchell { Nov 9th 2009 at 11:00PM }

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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Tags: mark-turmell, midway, smash-tv

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

hobocop @ Nov 9th 2009 11:05PM

Smash T.V. reality show. Do it WB.

JayP @ Nov 9th 2009 11:36PM

Smash TV came out the same time as Running Man.
That blew my mind.

SpyderTaco (PSN: Ar4chNova89) @ Nov 9th 2009 11:06PM

Are they TRYING to ruin my pants?

WINterfang ( Now with the power to piss you off ) @ Nov 9th 2009 11:08PM

Raise your cocks if you that gives your a boner.

SpyderTaco (PSN: Ar4chNova89) @ Nov 9th 2009 11:10PM

Boner, that does give me. Young Padawan.

Bobby Kotick @ Nov 9th 2009 11:17PM

Oh, dammit! It only gives me an erection...

Rocks @ Nov 9th 2009 11:22PM

what's all this talk about boners and erections? you guys can't see me right?

Special Agent Steve @ Nov 9th 2009 11:37PM

@ Rocks
Your name implies so many things. Like a rock hard co-.

Waaiiiiiiit a sec.... can you guys see me?

Z (uburi) @ Nov 9th 2009 11:44PM

I'D BUY THAT FOR A DOLLAR!!

Filter @ Nov 9th 2009 11:44PM

BIG money... BIG prizes...

firelord @ Nov 10th 2009 10:02AM

I Love It!

Caveman @ Nov 9th 2009 11:46PM

I still play the XBLA port! Good fun!

Levi @ Nov 9th 2009 11:48PM

YES!!! YES!~!!!!! DO IT!!!!@!@!

QAguy @ Nov 10th 2009 1:29AM

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!"

WickyWoo @ Nov 10th 2009 1:10AM

Arch Rivals and Smash TV. Need now

Rop @ Nov 10th 2009 1:11AM

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!!

Monica Dickey @ Nov 10th 2009 2:22AM

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!

Professor Lario @ Nov 10th 2009 10:35AM

@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.

larry raines @ Nov 17th 2009 11:56AM

"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.
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Kim @ Nov 10th 2009 9:03AM

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

gizaz @ Nov 10th 2009 2:54AM

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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just a guy @ Nov 10th 2009 6:03AM

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Stevetrop @ Nov 10th 2009 2:54AM

I'd love to see a 4 player online HD revision of Smash T.V

Keep it simple, keep it good

Dan Chippendale @ Nov 10th 2009 2:56AM

BIIIIG MONEY! BIIIIG PRIZES! I LOVVVVE IT!

Follisimo @ Nov 10th 2009 9:43AM

I truly hope they make a sequel to this. I enjoyed the game so much in the arcade and it was one of those hectic games that had you running all around trying to stay alive from the masses of enemies.

Total Prizes! I want more toasters!

Ghaleon @ Nov 10th 2009 10:20AM

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 ;(

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Jeremy @ Nov 10th 2009 3:38PM

Can they patch the original one first so I can get my last achievement that I should have already earned?

why not the LS2LS7? @ Nov 10th 2009 1:21PM

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.

BFBeast666 @ Nov 10th 2009 8:46PM

Smash TV. Oh fucking yes! :)

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