The Ripper Megathread

Apr 17, 2009
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Maybe it'll come to the PS3, maybe not... we'll see...

The Ripper trademarks filled

Electronic Arts has recently filed two trademarks for the use of “The Ripper” in a computer game or other ‘entertainment service.’ The title is likely a Visceral Games project, which was teased by an anonymous source from EA to the LA Times in July.

The new trademark applications were apparently filed by EA at the end of August, according to Superannaution. “The Ripper,” which would be based on the 19th century British serial killer, was originally spotted by Ben Fritz of the LA Times.

Fritz wrote that “two sources close to EA told The Times that Visceral’s next game would be Jack the Ripper, based on the 19th century British serial killer. It’s not clear what the game would involve, but it’s a natural follow-up of sorts to Dante’s Inferno, which is also based on copyright-free historical material.”

The concept of a game based on Jack the Ripper is certainly interesting, and we look forward to hearing more.
 
Rumour – You play Jack in Visceral’s The Ripper


Visceral’s newly-revealed Jack the Ripper game will put players in Jack’s shoes, according to Destructoid sources.

But slow down there, horsey. You may think of Mr Ripper as a medically-skilled *****-killer. Not so. Apparently, he’s a supernatural force for good. Who knew?

If that piece is correct, Jack spends his time protecting people from demons, vampires and such. OTT weapons and a time-slowing ability are being mooted.

Which is great, but we really were looking forward to getting stuck into some hookers with a bagful of surgical equipment. As were you all, right guys? Guys?

No date. The game hasn’t even been announced yet.

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