We all have our own ideas about what constitutes fame. For me one of the greatest moments in my life was meeting Glen Michael, the presenter of an all but forgotten children’s television show from my childhood that aired all the best cartoons. As he walked towards me down a corridor in STV time seemed to slow and I could hear the Cartoon Cavalcade theme tune playing in my head.
Interviewing the creator of Broken Sword, one of the greatest video games ever made, was another great moment for me. I’d like to go on and on about touching the hem of God but as you’ll see for yourself Charles Cecil is one of the most down to earth, nice blokes you could hope to meet; besides, I was nine when I met Glen Michael. These days I try not to hyperventilate when meeting my heroes. With Broken Sword: The Director’s Cut being released today on both the DS and Wii our interview should get you in the mood. Have a watch and then get out down the shops and buy this classic.
http://ready-up.net/generalassets/broken_sword_interview_512x288.mov
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March 20th, 2009 at 12:50 pm
Wow, you’ve very lucky Kirsten. Broken Sword is my favourite game ever :O
March 20th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
You are indeed very lucky… Glen Michael didn’t ever put my various drawings of Yosemite Sam, Sylvester and Tweety or Bugs Bunny on his show, and he wouldn’t even wish me happy birthday those three years that my gran wrote in asking for it. He did, however, send a birthday card with an apology once. Hmph.
Having met and toured with countless rock bands over the years, it may be surprising to know that I was left dumbstruck in Covent Garden around five years ago after coming face to face with Christopher Biggins. He had just come out of BOSS and looked decidedly “luvvy” with his weird colourful cardigan and silk scarf, and all I could do was look at him thinking “Wow, it’s THE Christopher Biggins from On Safari and Rocky Horror Picture Show” but I refrained from saying anything. He’d only have tried to fit me up his bum anyway, if Stephen Fry’s stories are anything to go by.
M
March 20th, 2009 at 2:40 pm
Okay, this’ll make me sound like such a retard… but I never expected Kirsten to sound so Scottish :P
(I’m Scottish too btw, so that possibly makes me even more of a retard)
Also – thanks – totally getting this game now XD
(Or at least, adding it to the list ;) heh)
March 20th, 2009 at 2:50 pm
“I never expected Kirsten to sound so Scottish”
Sorry but I laughed…
Broken Sword is a top game. Shame I don’t have a DS or Wii but I’ll manage. Probably. :\
March 20th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
I still need to gt around to playing the first two which I bought on budget from Game an age back…
March 20th, 2009 at 7:46 pm
One to watch… good, fun interview. Never played any of the previous titles, will make a point of looking for them.
Watch in HD, you can definitely see some ginger roots poking through there!!! ;-)
March 20th, 2009 at 7:57 pm
Broken Sword was one of the first PS1 games I bought, and I loved it. Glad to hear the goat puzzle has been addressed (for a long time, we weren;t allowed to talk about it). :-)
I bought GTA DS today and did not see Broken Sword at all. If it’s out on the Wii and DS and you were to juxtapose the two, which is better to get? Is the DS version any less of an experience or content?
March 20th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
Oh no! I’m stuck on a puzzle!
I must have this game, but should I go for the Wii version? Or the DS?! :/
Can I ask for a hint? :)
P.S. for the record, Kirsten is just the right amount of Scottish ;)
March 20th, 2009 at 11:55 pm
“Broken Sword is a top game. Shame I don’t have a DS or Wii but I’ll manage. Probably. :\”
The PC you are posting on will play the game just fine.
March 20th, 2009 at 11:59 pm
“I bought GTA DS today and did not see Broken Sword at all. If it’s out on the Wii and DS and you were to juxtapose the two, which is better to get? Is the DS version any less of an experience or content?”
You probably mean compare,not juxtapose.
March 21st, 2009 at 9:07 am
Er, thanks for pointing that out for me, Orz (though I know it’s on PC too). Thing is, this PC is not my home one. I don’t have one of them. Shocking, isn’t it?
March 21st, 2009 at 9:28 am
Hi Orz. dictionary definition of juxtapose reads to place close together or side by side, esp. for comparison or contrast. I think it works, if not I’m willing to learn. Me like speak english good. :)
March 22nd, 2009 at 10:16 am
There’s absolutely nothing wrong with using “juxtapose” in that context Rook, as you’d be comparing similar items rather than comparing… let’s say hamsters and teapots.
March 24th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
A question for Kirsten then. Have you played both of the versions and what are the differences between the two? I’m pretty sure the DS one won’t have voice acting and streamlined cinematics, but are there any other differences between the two?
Also, if this game is a commercial success (which I’d hope so as he’s seemingly done a fantastic job), would Charles Cecil prefer to see Broken Sword 2 ported to the DS/WII, or would Beneath the Steel Sky be higher on his priorities?