Wing Commander IV and the FMV future that never quite was
Summary
Wing Commander IV, released in early 1996, was a video game that used full-motion video (FMV) with big-name actors and real film sets. The game pushed technology by using six CDs to store nearly four gigabytes of content, making it one of the most expensive CD-ROM productions of its time.Key Facts
- Wing Commander IV was released in February 1996, after missing its original Christmas 1995 launch date.
- The game featured full-motion video (FMV) using 35mm film and real sets, unlike earlier digital backgrounds.
- Well-known actors like Mark Hamill and Malcolm McDowell returned to star in the game.
- It came on six CD-ROM discs, holding nearly four gigabytes of data.
- The game’s production cost was around $12 million, considered extremely high for a CD-ROM title.
- Wing Commander IV aimed to combine elements of movies and games into one interactive experience.
- The game was part of a 1990s trend where games tried to match Hollywood’s quality and storytelling.
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