A while ago we gave you some insights into some of the leads on the Prince of Persia team and now we've interviewed some more for your reading pleasure.
Please introduce yourselves, your job title and what do you do. Cyril: Lead Programmer AI Nicholas: Level design Technical director. This means I am the bridge between design and programmers, I provide technical support for level designers and I design features and tools development. Pierre: Director of Photography. I'm responsible for everything regarding camera/editing including: cinematic and scripted event camera/editing, conception and team management for all in-game camera and the anvil camera system. Francois: Director Level Design. I define the rules to create levels, the content of levels and how to use the ingredients in the game. I also ensure the map's quality.
What other Ubisoft titles have you worked on? Cyril: Dark Messiah of Might and Magic. Nicholas: Batman and various Far Cry titles. Pierre: Star Wars Lethal Alliance and Prince of Persia The Two Thrones. Francois: Beyond Good and Evil, Splinter Cell Pandora Tomorrow, Prince of Persia Warrior Within, Peter Jackson's King Kong The Official Game of the Movie.
What's your favourite game? Cyril: Diablo II, Half-Life I & II. Nicholas: Quake, Blaster Master and I'm currently playing GTA4. Pierre: Prince of Persia and God of War. Francois: God Of War, Resident Evil, Tex Murphy.
What are you currently listening to? Cyril: Theatre of Tragedy, Dead Can Dance. Nicholas: Coliseum, Kraken, Grand corps malade. Pierre: Pretty much everything actually. Francois: Muse, Ladytron, NIN, Tricky, Massive Attack, Maxim.
What are you currently watching on TV or film? Cyril: I enjoy a lot Heroes and Lost. Nicholas: Dexter, Minuit le soir, South Park. Pierre: Tv: Heroes and Donnelly Brothers. Film: I’m a film addict, I’m watching everything...but I thing the last one was “Lars and the real girl” ...which was a pretty good one... Francois: No Country For Old Men, Reaper, BSG, The Shield.
What gets you out of bed in the morning? Cyril: The smell of coffee and the urge for coding. Nicholas: My girlfriend’s radio alarm. Pierre: Any king of suction? Seriously, I would say that when you are working on your favourite game...It’s pretty easy to get up in the morning... Francois: The idea of a cup of coffee...
What did the last text you received on your mobile say? Cyril: I don’t use any mobile, it’s too old-Gen. Nicholas: I don’t have a mobile, but it would probably say: “Get back to work -Ben” Pierre: To be honest, It was a secret dirty message...Can’t tell. Francois: “Niko, can you pick me Up at the Dukes Station? Roman”
Where were you three hours ago? Cyril: Compiling a new version of POP and having a cup of Coffee. Nicholas: In the street, walking to work. Pierre: To the airport, getting my mother back from Africa...But I’m back to work now, don’t tell my producer. Francois: At my desk.
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lol great !!!! I love these interviews :) it brings us closer to them
Posted by Kakolookiyam, 2008-09-13 07:34:44
I love these Interviews!
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What did the last text you received on your mobile say?
Nicholas: I don’t have a mobile, but it would probably say: “Get back to work -Ben”
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:D
Posted by Keksus, 2008-09-15 19:53:50
Interesting Reading. Ben is a strict boss it looks like lol j/k.
Nice reading.
Please post similar interviews. I would love to listen from Spelt Micheal Labat and the script-writer
I Became a fan of Prince of Persia when my frend gave me Prince of Persia: Warrior Within, and then I played The Two Thrones, and then The Sands of Time. I didn't like that you ended The Sands of Time Trilogy, but as more info about the new Prince of Persia I saw I became sure that you will make a great game, and continue the Saga in style. This segment is awesome, and Ubisoft Montreal became my favorite game developer.
Very very and very attractive. I become a fan of prince of persia game recently along with all of you. I want to join this community and is waiting for your friendship.
Posted by Toufiq, 2008-10-25 23:13:43
Ciao a tutti , vorrei sapere come posso superare il quadro "L'ARENA" del prince 3 per ps2
Posted by agripetsrl, 2008-10-29 13:33:28
why did u don't make prince realistic as u showed in first trailer
Posted by harshshah29, 2008-12-02 13:51:14
The POP series are the best series in gaming in my opinion. I don't play FPS, I play games that are rich in story. Concept, art. Something that takes you away from reality and puts you in a fantasy world that you can save. I am chomping at the bit til tomorrow. I cannot wait for this...Thank You..Very..Very..Much!
Posted by darkmyst1975, 2008-12-02 16:43:07
Posted by pietro_syzygy, 2008-12-08 11:54:10
hi!
I would like to propose our music for the game music.
try to Syzygy.it
see you ciao
Posted by pietro_syzygy, 2008-12-08 11:57:52
Are you kidding with the end of the prince of persia that was the best ending to a game that i have seen in a long time. No i mean ever so good i can't wait for the next prince please don't keep us waiting for years. OOOOOOOOOOOOOOmg i must go beat it again and i love the new prince and Elika. I never liked the other prince or the games to be honest but i love this one i bought 2 games. One i will never open. Thank You I had to take those feelings out of my chest Thank You Again. Did i say THANK YOU YET.
Posted by GameTimeDany619, 2008-12-13 02:16:21
helo guys...I am a big fan of Prince of Persia....I have an idea for the pop 5...do the game like the 300 film...the prince in red, with spire and the enemy mummies, and other monsters. if you going to do it this will be a cool game. please read my message and respond. byyyy
Posted by arnold95polo, 2008-12-14 11:31:25
hello team...great job on the new POP...like it alot...i got a quick question...the song on the trailer...can you PLEASE tell me...its not breathe me or the other one with the ladies voice.
The song is in the trailer with the narrator...Please can you tell me what it is...
Thanks
And keep up the good work
Posted by cuballuz777, 2008-12-16 13:37:53
Hey how is it going team? Well, Im sorta new to the PoP franchise. I say sorta, because my friends had told me that PoP SoT Trilogy are very good games, so I searched and searched through every Gamestop around Houston, until I found one copy of SoT. I began to play it, but I guess I just wasn't focusing very well, and I stopped playing it. I was gonna get the other two games to complete the trilogy but never did. I purchased this new Pop, because, I was hearing/reading good reviews about it, and that it was very unique, and that It had also won many awards. That made me feel a little bit more comfortable in purchasing the title, since their has been more brand new "IP's" than sequels to franchises in 08, which is not a bad thing, but of course the game has to have an impact so it can become a franchise itself and continue growing. Well i just finished PoP and I thought It was pretty good game, The Illustrative visuals are outstanding. They do look very much like the concept art, very good job. I would agree with HarshShah29, In the "Ubidays" Trailer, The 3D render did look dope, If only there was a mode that the player could select like "Illustrative Visuals" or "CG/3D/Whatever its called Visuals" but I guess that would cost Ubisoft more money, plus it would probably take longer for the game to launch, and maybe the disc space might be a factor, well No, if its on Blu-Ray it shouldn't be a factor, but then again, its a multi-platform game so yall have to make the game fit to at least 15 GB or so. Well the combat, It was pretty cool, because it had those cinematic angles/shots, but there wasn't many fights in the game. Also the level of difficulty, is where I think yall over looked, its cool to make it easy, but I would assume that there would most likely be an unlockable harder mode after beating the game, but even so, that would have to be like "God Mode" like in "God of War". Yall should of implemented a Novice, Normal, Hard Levels of difficulty from the start. Hopefully yall implement that through an update. Needless to say, the game was fun, visually captivating, and enjoyable experience, thank you for spending those years of hard work towards this game, and can't wait to play PoP2 when ever that drops. Peace.
Posted by FreonTheFrozen, 2008-12-18 09:39:14
hey ubisoft try making the game harder!! What is your favorite Pop game?
Posted by princeofsands, 2008-12-22 21:18:14
hi this i nooby i thaught it would be like a game or summet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by johnthew41986, 2009-01-09 19:52:21
runescape is welly better than this crap!!!!
Posted by johnthew41986, 2009-01-09 19:55:20
nice to meet you guys! I love Prince of Persia, can't wait for part 2! great job on the game, keep up the good work!:)
Posted by Princess_Elika, 2009-01-21 15:50:30
funny how big people in the industry who're capable of great things may seem very foreboding and untouchable, but in the end everyone's still human. it's sweet.
What can i say... this game is GREAT, EXCELLENT, JUST PERFECT! This is the BEST POP EVER! Graphic and animations are great, storyline and interaction beetween Prince and Elika are just masterpieces of art! Please make 2nd part fast (but not worse i want it even better) i want to know what will happen next. Oh and make a happy ending :) (i dont want Elika die at the end) And just one thing more: I LOVEEEEEEEEEE YOU FOR THIS POP AND FOR WHOLE SERIE!
P.S
Sorry for mistakes but English is not my native language.
Posted by wumm, 2009-01-30 18:20:55
good work
Posted by Hamza24, 2009-02-18 17:01:17
I just wanted to say thanks to the team. :) I played the new Prince of Persia, and it felt like perfection to me. It had character flaws, but I'll be damned if I wasn't glued to the game for a week!
Character development, story, and the 1 on 1 (well, 1 vs 2) battles with the Corrupted Ones, was as much an experiance in knowing the enemy as the game allows us to get to know the good guys.
Daring ending! I loved it! By the end, I was so attached to Elika, that I'd have done just what the prince did.
Don't listen to nay-sayers about how there was no challenge. What you guys did was streamline death and dying with "quick save." What no one seems to realise is you've acheived perfect mastery over gameplay flow. Without the tumble to oblivion and subsiquent reloading of the 'level,' I was able to remain glued to the game.
Light Orb hunting needs to be retooled some. ;) But that is some of the character flaws I spoke of.
Everyone did a remarkable job on this game. I've never gone out of my way to congratulate a team on their work for a game, but I feel your team deserves it! I'm so connected with the world you've created, that if PoP2 is anything like the one in 2008, then I'm on board for sure!
(Just please, no dramatic changes like Warrior Within. ;) Stick to your guns here. Ignore nit pickers and nay-sayers.)
Posted by Firia, 2009-03-14 06:03:58
i want to think you, it's relly a great work and you're the best!!!!
Posted by king_976, 2009-03-17 12:30:50
good job
Posted by mirzawaqas26, 2009-03-22 15:29:01
I downloaded the DLC Epilogue and it wont pass the loading screen when I select new game.
I'm a Q.A. Tester so I went down the list and there is nothing I haven't tried. My Xbox is also a new Red Elite so it is not my system. I have heard of others having this problem and no one has a answer.
What should I do?
Posted by SinfulKnight, 2009-04-09 14:37:08
the new POP4 is the best I've ever played, couldn't ask for any changes! Keep up the great work
Posted by L4FE, 2009-04-13 23:57:22
this is the most beautiful and spectacular game ever made keep up the good work you should be very proud of what you have achieved.
i have all the prince of persias since the first one, and this is the greatest, if not the greatest gaming experience i have ever had.
Thankyou
Posted by x-EMRE-x, 2009-04-30 00:27:47
I liked it very much. I will make an announcement to turkish parca kontor users in Turkey about this miracle
Helo thanks for doing POP games there are the best game i have ever play
i have a question ¿what is the best configuration for the prince of persia 2008 ? this my system Windows xp profesional sp3
Amd phenom x3 2.3 Gforce 8500 gt 1G.
sorry my english is the worst
Posted by agusfri, 2009-06-29 17:25:07
Wow All team are great!! Prince of persia is my favorite game..
this game is owesome!! just continue te epic tale of the prince because im the biggest fan of him.
thanks to all UBISOFT team..
good luck...
Posted by hunter_kulit, 2009-07-01 09:27:10
prince of percia is a great game i have done all the achievments i have a question when comes out the next prince i cant wait. no tarden mucho
Posted by princeivan2009, 2009-07-18 23:21:07
were you developing any other game while working on PoP epilogue? p.s. i love the prince of persia series
hello is the story going to continue or not I hope it dose and withe same carters ..........!!!!!
Posted by natorias, 2009-10-01 03:23:44
Hi guys!! nice reading! thanks for give us the most brilliant game serie ever!! we love you!! will be a PoP5? i hope so... give an time to chat with the guys, please...we wanna meet them!!
Posted by Lord_Hendragon, 2009-11-09 07:02:19
Hello team! Nice meeting you guys! I like the dark background of the setup.
Hey guys, Can you please tell me what it is with the end of the game? ''To be continued'' what it's that about, i mean haven't I already finished the game?
Posted by princetai1234, 2009-10-03 22:00:01
hi to the TEAM
i am kami, from pakistan, i am great fan of your all games, including prince of persia,2008, and epilogue, Assaissan's Creet1 and 2, and so on..
