If the name Sierra brings up all sorts of warm, nostalgic feelings, then you were probably part of the Golden Age in PC gaming. The famous developer was put to rest a few years ago by Activision, but it’s time for their name to shine once more.
Activision is reviving the classic PC developer/publisher, with a new website displaying a new, modern logo for Sierra. The new website also features a short teaser of a man walking up to a snow covered mountain, which bears resemblance to the company logo. An announcement has been teased for Gamescom next week, which could mean all sorts of things.
Will Sierra return as a developer or publisher? When Activision bought them, they bought all the franchises Sierra owned at the time. These include King’s Quest, Space Quest, Police Quest and even Leisure Suit Larry. With Telltale giving up on a King’s Quest remake, could this be the new title Activision has resurrected Sierra for?
Sierra was also famous for publishing some of the greatest PC titles over a decade ago, including the original Half-Life and Counter-Strike. It’s unlikely they’ll return to such business though, with Activision dealing with all of their own publishing.
The least attractive theory though is the idea of Sierra bringing some of their classic PC titles to mobile. There isn’t a more effective way to destroy memories.
I’m now even more eager to see what Activision has in store at Gamescom. I just hope this isn’t all smoke and no real fire.
Last Updated: August 8, 2014
Alien Emperor Trevor
August 8, 2014 at 11:06
GIVE ME QUEST GAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMMMMMEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!
Guild
August 8, 2014 at 11:30
I’m really hoping that its not a port to mobile crap but new and improved quest games. Best memories playing Space Quest 1 and Hero’s Quest on an old 286 with Windows 3.1.
Alien Emperor Trevor
August 8, 2014 at 11:42
Me too – nope of that mobile crap. Playing with CGA emulators because I didn’t have a colour monitor heh.
Milesh Bhana
August 8, 2014 at 11:11
too late. Telltale are now the kings of the modern point and click adventure.
Viking Of Science
August 8, 2014 at 11:16
It’s Never too late to resurrect a company that defined the genre….
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
August 8, 2014 at 11:20
Zombies are never as vital as before they were resurrected. I will be cautiously optimistic about Undead Sierra….
Sith JJ
August 8, 2014 at 11:22
So it’s probably going to be something like this…
Jonah Cash
August 8, 2014 at 11:12
A new SWAT game!!! Yes, yes please be that!!! Spent hours upon hours playing SWAT2!!!
Just thought of this: Any of you play Hidden and Dangerous back in the day?
Goes of to search for it on the internet….
Rags
August 8, 2014 at 11:22
SWAT was awesome!
Admiral Chief Dovahkiin
August 8, 2014 at 11:13
WHAT?
EPIC!!!!!!!!!!
Admiral Chief Dovahkiin
August 8, 2014 at 11:14
PLEASE NO BLERRIE MOBILE GAMES!!!!!!!!!!
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
August 8, 2014 at 11:20
You know that’s going to be the case… :/
VampyreSquirrel
August 8, 2014 at 11:14
Ooooo! That’s freaking awesome! I want a new Kings Quest, Space Quest, Police Quest (not Swat)… OOO OOO a new Leisure Suit Larry that doesn’t suck…
Alien Emperor Trevor
August 8, 2014 at 11:16
All of the above or maybe even a new Quest for Glory / Hero’s Quest! Finally something to be really excited about for Gamescom.
Rince
August 8, 2014 at 11:18
I can see it now… Quest, the new F2P…
Sith JJ
August 8, 2014 at 11:20
SIERRA!
Kromas
August 8, 2014 at 11:30
I believe this is just an April fools joke way ahead of April. At least they can never ruin my fond memories of driving in my cop car and losing the game cause I never inspected it first.
Gareth L (That eXCheez Guy)
August 8, 2014 at 11:39
Another expansion to Diablo!
Kikmi
August 8, 2014 at 11:42
Holy shit. thats great news. Maybe we can see all those old HL engined titles they brought out like gunman, back
Maxiviper117
August 8, 2014 at 11:43
SWAT 5 please
Johann
August 8, 2014 at 11:54
Gunman Chronicles 2 with the new Source 2 engine
Ross Woofels Mason
August 8, 2014 at 11:58
HUNTER HUNTER REBOOT OAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DO EEEEEEEEEEET, I mean cmon the year in the game is 2015! Next year! it would be so perfect!
Galbedir
August 8, 2014 at 13:13
I freakin LOVED that game, Besides MDK, and Abe’s Odyssey, Hunter hunted was probably the game of my Childhood.
Sir Rants A Lot Llew
August 8, 2014 at 12:02
This is fantastic news!
Sageville
August 8, 2014 at 12:06
I miss all the quest games… what happened Sierra?
Mossel
August 8, 2014 at 12:33
Fuckit, I’ll jam Kings Quest on iPad in a heart beat.
Sith JJ
August 8, 2014 at 12:39
Hipster 😉
Mossel
August 8, 2014 at 12:45
Nuh uh! *sips Origin Machiato
Sith JJ
August 8, 2014 at 12:53
LOL
*fixes up eyeliner
Brady miaau
August 8, 2014 at 14:05
And the typing?
Milesh Bhana
August 8, 2014 at 12:47
i just remembered a random (but very important fact):
SIERRA MADE THE INCREDIBLE MACHINE!
Tidycpc
August 8, 2014 at 14:03
This is good news!!!
Novakaine
August 8, 2014 at 15:23
A remake of the Quest for Glory series would be AMAZING!!!!!
Sk3tz0
August 8, 2014 at 15:51
RISE !!!! RISE!!!! MY PRECIOUS!!!!! RISE AND RETURN ALL THESE MAJESTICS
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Sierra_Entertainment_video_games
Jim Lenoir (Banana Jim)
August 8, 2014 at 17:18
Let me guess another dev who’ll work on a call of duty game?