Recently I caught up with Ben, Thomas, Jamal and Kevin, some of the team members on Prince of Persia, to ask them a bunch of questions and give you all an insight on who's behind making the game and so you can learn more about them.
To start, can you tell us your job title.. Ben: Producer – the guy to blame when things go wrong. Thomas: Game Designer / Lead Fight Designer Jamal: Associate Producer Kevin: Lead Game Designer
What other Ubisoft games have you worked on? Ben: Prince Of Persia: The Two Thrones and Prince Of Persia: Rival Swords. Thomas: Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones, Prince of Persia: Warrior Within, Splinter Cell Chaos Theory, Rainbow Six 3 Jamal: Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones Kevin: Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones (PS2) / Prince of Persia: Warrior Within (PS2) Prince of Persia: Sand of time (GBA) / Rayman 3 (GBA) / Batman Vengeance (GBA) Donald Duck: Going’ Quackers (PS2) / Tarzan Untamed (PS2) Speed Devils (DC) / Tonic Trouble (N64)
What's your favourite game(s) of all time? Ben: Probably a toss-up between Street Fighter 2: Championship Edition and Ultima Online (the first two years). Thomas: By god this is a tough one... I’ll say MGS4 just because it damn well better be! Kevin: Mario Galaxy (Wii) / NIGHTS into dreams... (SAT) / Snatcher (SegaCD) / Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney (DS) / Mega Man Maverick Hunter X (PSP) Jamal: GTA, Metal Gear Solid, God of War, Ninja Gaiden, Sands of time
What music are you currently listening to? Ben: Ben Harper; Juno Soundtrack; Django Rheinhart Thomas: Jonny Cash Kevin: The sounds, Mr. Bungle, Blonde Redhead, Editors, Tokyo Police Club, Funker Vogt, VNV Nation Jamal: Gun’s & Roses
What are you currently watching? (film/TV) Ben: Lost Thomas: The Dark Knight trailer... over and over... and over... ...and over... Kevin: Lost (best TV show EVER), CSI Las Vegas, The Shield and old Seinfeld episode Jamal: The Shield (6th Season)
What gets you out of bed in the morning? Ben: An early morning run up the mountain followed by a really strong coffee Thomas: I make videogames for a living Kevin: My left foot Jamal: The fire on the POP production floor if not nothing can
What did the last text you received on your mobile say? Ben:“6:45am?” Thomas:“stop playing mgs4!” Kevin: Who needs a mobile? Jamal:“Answer your F.. phone!”
Where were you three hours ago? Ben: At my desk Thomas: On the toilet Kevin: I was outside having lunch. Chicken sandwich + Inca Cola + Ice Cream = Happiness Jamal: It’s 15:20 so I guess it was lunch time :)
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hey there guys !!! nice to see some indepth info on all of you :D also it's nice to see what other games they have been working on in the past :) nice going !!!
Oh and you'd better make this POP a great one, else I'll start a non-POP propaganda :D just kidding
Posted by Kakolookiyam, 2008-06-26 14:44:09
It seems you are nomal guys xP Greetings from Poland! :)
Posted by OthoSackville, 2008-06-26 17:46:15
Awesome, You are real people.
P.S.
Ben, you are the producer of the game, please, for the love of God, think of a name for the game!!!
Posted by GraffiK_POP_FAN, 2008-06-26 18:59:15
loll, loved that ^^
you should do that to more people from Ubisoft Montreal related to POP xD
P.S:
"Ben: Producer – the guy to blame when things go wrong." thanxs for que information, really, it will be handy
Posted by mornegroth, 2008-06-26 21:36:18
my thoughts exactly :)
Posted by Kakolookiyam, 2008-06-27 10:36:56
That make me happy, I just think you are nice guys =)
Posted by myszolka, 2008-06-27 11:31:35
Finally, an interesting interview! Have a nice day to all the PoP team.
Geetings from France ;)
Posted by QuickZat, 2008-06-27 11:57:25
lol!! You guys are really funny!! "My left foot" lol
You guys should get into the forum, you will make it more fun :D
Posted by DiDoFRGT10, 2008-06-27 17:57:37
Very nice! :D
Posted by CIAphil, 2008-06-28 11:56:14
Nice Light Conversation
Posted by pop_sot, 2008-06-28 16:44:37
I want to know why the new POP is called just POP, I think people that buy this game for the first time to play it will think it's the 1st one.May be it should be called PRINCE OF PERSIA THE SKY OF DARKNESSorjust call it RETURN OF THE PRINCE.What do you think you should do change the title or make people alittle confused.I just want pop to be the best game I evered played.
Posted by BigE2412, 2008-06-29 14:40:38
Sense this is the new POP that where talking about I was woundering if POP is gonna have better game play,and more dangerous traps,and also longer time on runnig on walls,longer distances,and some crazy combat moves like running off a wall ,doing a back flip,then land on the bad guys head and push him into the person in front of him, then stap one of them with the sword ,and slam the other dude head to the ground with the prince methal hand.I hoping this game will get the highest score from x-play,game imformer,and other game companys.I wish you the best of luck of the prince of persia game.
Posted by BigE2412, 2008-06-30 17:15:25
hi sir this is shahbaz from pakistan i wana say you thanks for persia 4 coz when i finished pop 3 i did not like any game now the craz is coming back
thanks
Posted by shahbazali, 2008-07-01 08:27:13
and i want to know that persia 4 is coming in pc also plz let me know
thanks
Posted by shahbazali, 2008-07-01 08:32:04
Hi mine name is Karolina. I am girl wich love games and this 1 is special for me. I have 1 question where i can buy soundtrack from this trailer. This music crash. Mine heart shake when i hear it. I love music in all pop sieries but wonder where i can get music from this trailer. If you could help me here mine e mail adress avalange20@wp.pl . THX !!Kises
Posted by Karolina.100, 2008-07-05 22:19:26
Are there going to be some sand powers, or something similar?
I was woundering if prince of persia is gonna have other enemies than just the hunter
Posted by BigE2412, 2008-07-16 16:10:30
Why is that when I go on POP.com they have least videos and screen shots.While other web sites have demos,more screen shots,and more trailers.Whats with that.
Posted by BigE2412, 2008-07-16 16:13:46
Wow that was very interesting. Thanks a lot for that guys and keep up the great work!
Posted by nathonaj15, 2008-07-28 19:32:19
this game is sooo grat but i hope they composed the songs as it was in sot and t2t
Posted by chrisred20, 2008-08-01 12:37:52
You ass you droped the best story in the world
And what hapins with the first Prince and Fara And what was the first Prince's name.
the knew prince sucks!y did you change the series from the sands no offence you guys ruined it.and what about the people who cant aford the ps3 and xbox 360's y did you not make it on ps2 or anything!
and who the hell is elika should it not be faira!!!!????!!!???!!!???!!!???!!!???!!!??
Posted by dahaka_143, 2009-01-01 12:08:10
weirdos you ruined the prince and the whole game!no sands!and who is elika what abou faira!& what about the people who cant aford a ps3 or an x-box money don grow on trees!!!!!
Posted by dahaka_143, 2009-01-01 12:11:51
Thank you very much for this information.I like This site! Thanks!
I was woundering if POP is gonna have better game play,and more dangerous traps,and also longer time on runnig on walls,longer distances,and some crazy combat moves like running off a wall. tower defense
Oh and you'd better make this POP a great one, else I'll start a non-POP propaganda :D just kidding