International Cricket Captain 2009 Official News [Archive]

aus5892

06-05-2009, 08:43 AM

The first piece of news is an extended release on the publishing issues and the game format:

Childish Things are pleased to announce that they have negotiated the full rights to the International Cricket Captain series. Following the unfortunate fate of publishers Empire Interactive, who went into administration last month the rights to the game were in dispute. Owing to the many messages of support and overwhelming interest in the new game, Childish Things managed to secure the full rights to the game.

With the work that has gone into the game over the last year or so, it would have been a real shame to let it all go to waste, and especially with such a strong demand for the game in the forums and through the emails system, we are very excited to be able to give you the game you want very soon.

We are also please to announce that the game will be released in two formats once again this year - a CD version as well as a downloadable one.

We will have release date information soon, so keep checking this spot.

MarksNotts

06-05-2009, 10:13 AM

Thanks for the update Aus, great news!!.
Just a couple of questions....
1) Will the new version have any pre season fixtures?, ie university game/minor county etc?, as i remember this was included in a earlier version and i thought it was an excellent feature.....as it gave you a chance to test out youngsters and get players into some nick before the season started.
2) Will the new game have a wide screen resolution?, as most monitors are now, just be nice to get rid of the stretched look, without having to play in windowed mode.

Again thanks for keeping us informed.

ICClover

06-05-2009, 01:06 PM

Excellent news. Looking forward to the game coming out. I hope we get more than just a database update though!

Ankur Lathwal

06-07-2009, 01:38 PM

Hey Sureshot
As you were saying(in a different thread) that ICC 09 is complete & will be released soon, could you please reveal some of its features????
I hope it is not merely a data update like the previous versions???
Will the ICC 09 feature domestic competetions from other countries too & what about the T20 World Cup????

ICClover

06-08-2009, 10:04 AM

Will the game start with the World T20 as is now happening?

aus5892

06-08-2009, 01:08 PM

There have been quite a few questions about new tournaments, so we've decided to announce these first:

The new game will feature the Twenty20 World Cup, both ingame and as a standalone feature. To coincide with this, there has been major restructuring to the Twenty20 game engine to produce more realistic scores

There will not be any new playable leagues this year unfortunately due to a lack of time and resources, however there have been some major changes regarding the teams for each player (they now have NH and SH teams inside the game database as well as IPL - which will also mean county players will be unavailable if on IPL duty), Chris had this to say:

With a publisher, the changes you can make are constrained to what they want to see in the new game. With a limited budget set by Empire, we could only put in what they wanted and what improvements they saw as crucial. Now that we have full rights to the game, we have already begun setting up for more overseas leagues in 2010, something we will be aiming towards in the next game.

Stay tuned for more info soon.

ICClover

06-08-2009, 01:47 PM

Just read the official news - awesome! All sounds too good!

Typical Stroke

06-08-2009, 02:28 PM

i think fifty50

File A

06-08-2009, 05:26 PM

Are you able to change the team you captain / coach / manage in the new game? For instance, a team does poorly, gets rid of captain / coach and you can apply to take over? Alternatively, just happen to get a couple of offers from new teams at the end of the year who have performed below expectations...

Are new staff incoporated, coaches and the like?

Is the youth structure the same, with little influence on what and who come through?

carlton09

06-09-2009, 02:09 AM

So that means no Aussie Domestic Comp.

So do you take care of a domestic and international side?

and if so does the domestic side have to from the international country you are?

aus5892

06-09-2009, 02:41 AM

The domestic teams are all from England in this version. Hopefully there will be more next year.

There are some new features in training, which we will announce soon.

MarksNotts

06-09-2009, 11:58 AM

Aus, i know you are limited to what you can tell us, but any chance of answering these :-
1) Will the new version have any pre season fixtures?, ie university game/minor county etc?, as i remember this was included in a earlier version and i thought it was an excellent feature.....as it gave you a chance to test out youngsters and get players into some nick before the season started.
2) Will the new game have a wide screen resolution?, as most monitors are now, just be nice to get rid of the stretched look, without having to play in windowed mode.
3) Will there be a Demo released before the full version as per norm?

Thanks.

mclaren007

06-09-2009, 02:03 PM

what about the stats , what are the new stats included like 4s,6s, most man of the match, so on

is there ipl in icc 2009 ???

Typical Stroke

06-09-2009, 03:07 PM

i also wants to know about stats

aus5892

06-10-2009, 05:37 AM

There will be no preseason fixtures.

As with last year, the download version will be a trial that works for 2 days. You can unlock it by buying the full game.

Aura

06-10-2009, 08:19 AM

What can we expect in the quality of graphics in simulation?

acook

06-10-2009, 04:16 PM

editor? change counties during the game? do you still sign players the same way?

mclaren007

06-11-2009, 02:36 AM

hey aus dude ,
what about stats ???, hall of fame??? which stats are included
is there going to be any all rounder ranking??

the_trademarc

06-11-2009, 12:03 PM

I'm hoping they resolved the copyright issue with using ground and venue names, photos and the like. That was always an additional characteristic of the game that added a litte extra. It would be great to have that back in ICC2009.

Imagine if the Aussies can smash England at Sophia Gardens, and then decimate them at Lords, rather than just thrash them in the 1st Test, and win again in the 2nd.

aus5892

06-12-2009, 05:11 AM

Today we reveal some of the new features in the game, as well as the official blurb:

International Cricket Captain 2009 Ashes Edition is the most accurate, realistic and addictive version yet of the popular cricket management simulator. With a new detailed interface, wide angle highlights view, more stats, a larger database and new tournaments featured, Cricket Captain 2009 will raise the bar once again in cricket management games. Take your team online to play in the new twenty over league. Can you win the county championship, the World Cup and secure the Ashes urn all in one season?

New features and updates include:
• The most accurate statistical database of world cricketers currently available in any video game.
• Updated online offering with brand new T20 game mode.
• New high resolution interface allows greater access to captaincy-crucial information and enhances your cricket viewing experience.
• Integrated field-setting editor to allow you to take even more charge as captain of your favourite county or country.
• Wider camera angle in highlights with improved shot selection and fielding.
• New game modes include: 2009 and historic Ashes series and the T20 World Cup.
• Greatly improved match screen with detailed graphics for more on-the-fly captaincy decisions.

More to come tomorrow.

MarksNotts

06-12-2009, 06:50 AM

• New high resolution interface allows greater access to captaincy-crucial information and enhances your cricket viewing experience.

Aus, does this mean that the new game runs in a higher resolution and that widescreen monitors are now supported ?

aus5892

06-12-2009, 07:05 AM

MarksNotts

06-12-2009, 07:09 AM

I believe you Aus!!!!

sam89

06-12-2009, 07:55 AM

One big minus point in ICC 08 were the Stadiums! they all looked alike and they had no names whatsoever!! In ICC 02 the Stadiums had their names and a different background wallpaper for each Stadium which was the contrast!!! Will the stadiums in ICC 09 have their unique names and appearances?

ingezzz

06-12-2009, 01:26 PM

Chris2K

06-12-2009, 01:29 PM

With all this talk of Twenty20 development in the game, will T20s be available to play as an Offline 2 Player match?

Cyril Washbrook

06-13-2009, 04:31 AM

Interesting new features. It'll be interesting to see the interface when we finally start getting screenshots.

aus5892

06-13-2009, 12:01 PM

Aus, i could swear that in your third post in the closed thread you wrote that the twenty20 champions league would be in the game. This has now disappered. Am i dreaming or was it removed?

Thanks, can't wait for the game
I made a mistake, there is no Champions League in the game. It was planned earlier on but in the end it wasn't possible.

carlton09

06-14-2009, 04:47 AM

Oi Aus,

On the last post in the Official News Thread, u posted the 2 days ago saying there would be More to come tomorrow. Can we here that news now plz...

MarksNotts

06-14-2009, 06:32 AM

More to come tomorrow. Posted by Aus on the 12/06/09

?????

did you mean, more to come on Monday?, you shouldnt tease us like this Aus !!
A daily fix of ICC09 news is one of the highlights of my day.

KentLad

06-14-2009, 07:42 AM

Does the World T20 recur every 2 years? Also in the 2nd season (2010) does the English Domestic 40 over competition get replaced by the 2nd T20 event?

popa_essexeagles

06-14-2009, 08:34 AM

When will the game be released

aus5892

06-14-2009, 08:53 AM

• Improved AI and match engine realism for twenty over matches ensures higher scoring, more aggressive games.
• Log of training days allocated to a player to help you keep track of your development.
• Text information on player improvements from technique training.
• More statistics than ever, with the last 2 years now saved and available to view at any time.
• More accurate player names with common names used.
• Improved player ability generation ensures more longevity than any previous ICC game.
• Improved team selection, including the AI making more use of spinners.
• Long term test and ODI AI picks improved.

MarksNotts

06-14-2009, 11:11 AM

When will the game be released

There is no release date as yet, Aus(admin) is releasing bits of news and features everyday.

Imager36

06-14-2009, 11:19 AM

Does the World T20 recur every 2 years? Also in the 2nd season (2010) does the English Domestic 40 over competition get replaced by the 2nd T20 event?

I would think that the 1st motion would be correct and the second one would be wrong. We still don't really know how the P20 and re-vamped Twenty20 cups will work, so there is no real use in replacing the good old Pro40 in game.

rishi

06-14-2009, 02:21 PM

hmm...
hope all you guys are doing very well.. and hope icc 09 wuld be a nice game to look forward to.

i however would favour an improved version, wid more stats, more management and decision making over lots of diff game modes.

i thought a radical change of bringing retirement of coaches, firing, or even luring successful ones wuld have been great fun.

i am very happy to learn about the improved ai in terms of squad selection. this had been very irritating flaw of previous version.

look forward to the demo

File A

06-14-2009, 02:54 PM

Have we mentioned yet whether or not it's possible to change team during career?

Also, are we still expecting a pre-Ashes release?

the_trademarc

06-15-2009, 05:48 AM

I'm pretty sure it will be released pre-Ashes. The internet on various sites is stating 24th/25th June is the expected release date.

As well as Empire and Chris have done to organise the game to go ahead, if its not released pre-Ashes, at least a week before, it will be a big dent in the game's rep.

Here's hoping they follow up their hard and great work, and we can enjoy what is a great game.

MarksNotts

06-15-2009, 06:08 AM

I agree, i think Aus did state in a old thread that they were hoping for a pre ashes release, i think the 26th June is a good bet.

aus5892

06-15-2009, 06:36 AM

It's not far off online release, there is no set date, it will basically come out when we're happy with the game and confident that it's ready for release. The boxed version will probably come out early July.

aus5892

06-15-2009, 06:46 AM

• AI bidding improvement to create more balanced teams and more competition for top players.
• Ability to declare during intervals.
• AI for close finishes and twenty over matches improved for more nail-biters.
• Batting aggression realism improved, to reflect real matches.
• Fielding engine enhanced to give greater accuracy and boost highlights watching.
• New in-game tips to help you master the game.
• Auto-simulation removes the need for clicking next over – sit back and relax as the cricket unfolds in front of your eyes.

MarksNotts

06-15-2009, 07:36 AM

Thanks for the updates Aus, really is looking good so far.....keep em coming, would it be safe to say that as the boxed version should be early July, the online version will be out before the end of this month?

ICClover

06-15-2009, 08:46 AM

I am loving the auto-sim function.

Cannot wait for this game. Sounds like now that you guys have a hold of this game, you can really make it what the fans want. Great work.

Glenn

06-15-2009, 09:25 AM

I am loving the auto-sim function.
The auto-sim feature sounds rather like the auto-sim feature in Cricket Coach 2007, so hardly ground breaking stuff :)

I'm looking forward to seeing how the series develops from here on in though.

MarksNotts

06-15-2009, 09:37 AM

Aus, do you know if the huge second innings totals on seaming/turning wickets, and unrealistic massive run chase issues have been resolved?

ICClover

06-15-2009, 10:14 AM

Yeah, as much as I like winning, I dont savour scoring 400+ runs in the 4th innings as it takes away from the realism of the game.

ICClover

06-15-2009, 01:42 PM

Chris2K

06-15-2009, 04:33 PM

With all this talk of Twenty20 development in the game, will T20s be available to play as an Offline 2 Player match?

Sorry to bring this back up, but does anyone know about this?

muhammad saad

06-15-2009, 05:41 PM

Higher OD strike rates are a must

the_trademarc

06-16-2009, 12:08 PM

I hope that the strike rates in ODs will be improved as well. when I am selecting my ODI team, I look at domestic OD form and very rarely do I see a strike rate of over 55 or so (unless I have selected the player before myself)

Thats a very good point. When you look at current season performances for OD games, there is never anything of 57ish. I guess with a higher importance placed on 20/20 and the attacking part of the engine, this should change

turts88

06-16-2009, 07:58 PM

Would live to see official licensing, CC finally has some competition in the gaming market this summer with Ashes Cricket 2009 due to release in early August.

Every year I read these forums, the creators nattering on to promise an improvement, but to be honest, I think they have taken steps back from the early ICC days.

Little variation, no licensing, little "reality". The game should obviously be modeled as the cricketing version of Football Manager. I would love to create a game like CC myself and model it around the record breaking football game, from training to media to shear depth of game play, Ashes build up "Ponting thinks Flintoff is passed it" etc....player problems on tours (EG Steve Harmison misses family!), pressure from the board if you are not winning ....maybe even player-club problems (not releasing them for the IPL) etc, and please the appointment of captains prior to a series. You get the jist.

I will be buying cricket captain as I always do, to get an endless one month gameplay out of it, I would really love to see simple things such as the WT20, Champions Trophy, IPL included...even trophy names such as the Gavaskar-Border trophy, Wisden Trophy....how such small things could enhance hours more gameplay!

Looking forward to it.

ICClover

06-17-2009, 11:22 AM

Is there any more news? I cannot wait for this game.

MarksNotts

06-17-2009, 11:29 AM

Is there any more news? I cannot wait for this game.

All quiet on the western front!!!

Scritty

06-17-2009, 11:36 AM

The game should obviously be modeled as the cricketing version of Football Manager.

Ah the word "obviously"

I think you meant to say "in my opinion".

aus5892

06-17-2009, 11:47 AM

Sorry to bring this back up, but does anyone know about this?
I had a look, and the answer is unfortunately no. A bit of an oversight it seems, but you will be able to play the Twenty20 World Cup at any time as a standalone mode.

MarksNotts

06-17-2009, 02:02 PM

Aus, ive seen that about 5 Aussie gaming sites have a release date of 25th June for the game, is this the boxed version or online version?, the reason i ask is because in a previous post you said the boxed version wasnt due out until early july and the online version earlier and is the uk release date going to be around the same time?.

aus5892

06-18-2009, 05:00 AM

I'll check.

abhishekstixgen_90

06-18-2009, 06:16 AM

hey aus,
i have a query regarding the wide angle view you mentioned in the features list.the screenshot in the australian publisher's website looks identical to the view that we get in icc 2008.also i wonder how long the makers of icc are going to take lack of funds as an excuse for no radical features.for one i can say CC has the same or lesser budget than icc yet its coming up with so much of new stuff to keep us hooked..also i read on the australian publisher's website that the last version of icc had sold half a million copies in australia alone..its unfair to deny us buyers new features citing such a vague excuse..no ipl,no australian setup,no bowling speed display..the only significant thing that you seem to have cited is t20 gameplay improvement..seems our fears of icc09 being a database update are coming true..

carlton09

06-18-2009, 08:06 AM

Oi Aus,

What consoles will the game be coming out on?

Or can anyone else answer this question?

Chewie

06-18-2009, 10:15 AM

also i read on the australian publisher's website that the last version of icc had sold half a million copies in australia alone.

That was half a million copies for the whole series, not just ICC08

ICClover

06-19-2009, 03:18 PM

Any more news with the release date approaching?

aus5892

06-20-2009, 01:27 AM

Oi Aus,

What consoles will the game be coming out on?

Or can anyone else answer this question?
Just PC.

Any more news with the release date approaching?We'll have some more screenshots for you pretty soon hopefully.

spaga1994

06-20-2009, 04:02 AM

Just PC.

We'll have some more screenshots for you pretty soon hopefully.

is the 25th an official release date or not?

devanu

06-20-2009, 06:11 AM

What is CC that everybody is talking so much about ?:confused:

M.Di Venuto

06-20-2009, 06:28 AM

Cricket Coach. Probably ICC's closest rival

MarksNotts

06-20-2009, 07:33 AM

We'll have some more screenshots for you pretty soon hopefully.

Hopefully???, this seems odd to me, according to lots of australian gaming sites and the aussie publishers QV software the game is being released this thursday 25/06/09, this website also has a boxshot and screenshots etc.
While here at the official site of the game we are still stuck with ICC08, we havent heard a thing about a release date or had any screenshots, are there still problems going on with the game?, the information dried up about 4 days ago on here.
Aus mentioned in an earlier post that the boxed version is going to be out early july and that the online version was going to be out earlier, is this still the plan?.
It would be nice to have an update on whats going on.

spaga1994

06-20-2009, 07:35 AM

Cricket Coach. Probably ICC's closest rival

its there only rival? or is there another game im not thinking of

M.Di Venuto

06-20-2009, 07:37 AM

its there only rival? or is there another game im not thinking of

As far as cricket simulators go, i think they are the only two. I could be wrong tho

Manny

06-20-2009, 11:10 AM

Sorry Aus, but for some one who is working very closely on the game, you don't seem to know an awful lot. We are waiting around for you, at least have the decency to give us some real information.

Imager36

06-20-2009, 12:46 PM

Small point but one that really improves strategy in OD games... Are batting powerplays included?

aus5892

06-20-2009, 01:31 PM

Hopefully???, this seems odd to me, according to lots of australian gaming sites and the aussie publishers QV software the game is being released this thursday 25/06/09, this website also has a boxshot and screenshots etc.
While here at the official site of the game we are still stuck with ICC08, we havent heard a thing about a release date or had any screenshots, are there still problems going on with the game?, the information dried up about 4 days ago on here.
Aus mentioned in an earlier post that the boxed version is going to be out early july and that the online version was going to be out earlier, is this still the plan?.
It would be nice to have an update on whats going on.
This is what I've been told last I asked. If QV are reporting the 25th of June then I'd say that's probably right since they are the distributors in Australia. Again, I can't really comment.

I am not responsible for the content of the website, so I am in the dark as much as you as to when it will be updated.

muhammad saad

06-20-2009, 04:37 PM

I am losing hope in Chris Child now ,if he cannt visit the forum atleast he can provide you (AUS5892) all the relevant and inside information.

the_trademarc

06-20-2009, 10:39 PM

dan3634

06-20-2009, 11:19 PM

The truth is guys, were getting a lot more information pre release then is normal in this day and age. Software developers are extremly tight lipped about their products in the weeks before release. The team here have been completly honest about the nature of ICC 2009, that it isn't the revolutionary game some of us hoped it would be, they haven't strung us along in hopes that our expectations would control our wallets.

From experience I know how game development goes on a shoestring budget, especially when you're dealing with a tight assed publisher! Game features get cut seemingly abritarily and its all you can do to patch the holes in the game so its worth releasing.

Yeah i'm dissapointed the aussie comp isn't included but I can live without it. Chris does seem to be listening to the fan base, look at the new stats system and the 20/20 scoring fix. Don't forget that ICC 2009 is likely to be cheap in comparison to other games, chris seems aware that recent releases havent been worthy of a full price tag, you get what you pay for. A half price game because it has half the features chris and those who work for him wanted to include.

carlton09

06-21-2009, 03:38 AM

Very well said The Trademarc

Id like to thank Chris and everyone who has helped to make the game

spaga1994

06-21-2009, 03:54 AM

Very well said The Trademarc

Id like to thank Chris and everyone who has helped to make the game

yep id like to say the same and also a question if anyone knows wich date is more likely on a diffrent forum someone said the game is going to be released in august and gave a link to gamespot i think it was and it did say august but is that just a rumour cause i think 25 of this month is more likely right?

the_trademarc

06-21-2009, 04:51 AM

Yeah I read that one too, but if you look it says the Software Developer is Empire Interactive, and well, we all know what happened there, so I'd say that'd be old news. I've checked about 10 sites which all say June 25 release, but then also say in the fineprint release date subject to change.

Like I said, the best thing to do is wait 4 days and see what happens.
Oh God I can just imagine the storm some people'll brew up if they're not playing ICC2009 Thursday night till 4am

muhammad saad

06-21-2009, 06:46 AM

I'm sure Chris would really appreciate comments like that, coming home after a 20-hour day trying to finalise the game, and pricing, and copyrights and deals with software suppliers, and trying to co-ordinate release dates, managing his own life, paying his bills, etc.

The release date is stated at June 25, how about you wait 5 days and find ou if its true. If its not, take it up with QV, or whoever is releasing the game.

The game is completed. The delays are because of the suppliers and developers, not the game makers.

And before anyone says its their job to maintain this forum, its not. It absolutely is not. A forum is somewhere for the community to discuss and trade opinions, it is not an hour-by-hour update venue on a game release. What other information do you want that hasn't already been provided?

Sure, it is frustrating not knowing the confirmation date of the release, but everyone has rules where they work. Everyone has policies that needs to be adhered to. There's no point whinging here that no-one cares or takes the time to read this or provide new details.

And Muhammed, without having a personal go at you, why would you be losing hope in Chris Child? Do you think he actually may not release the game?

Just take it easy guys, you've waited this long, why put pressure on the game right when its at the release stage.

I am disappointed with Chris because there were lots of features promised couple of months ago (like More domestic competitions etc) but the only NEW thing we are getting is a T20 worldcup just look at Cricket Coach 09 they are adding lots and lots of feature every year and they have even a lower budget than ICC 09 ,the only thing CC09 not seems to be getting right is the match engine and finally CC09 developer does listen to his forum members just look at their site you will know about it ,I just hate the strategy of releasing one FEATURE in an year.(I dont call all that other things a feature as I just realize that I can even get training improvement result by constantly loading up the EDITOR for ICC08)

Themer

06-21-2009, 08:19 AM

If you'd bothered to read what was posted in this forum by Chris himself, Aus ands Sureshot earlier in the year you'd of realised that they never said more competitions this time round only that they would try but due to monetary and time restraints it would have to wait till next year.

Chris only had this forum opened after last years version had been released and said to expect most of the changes/requests to be implemented not in this one but the next year. Thats why I'm quite happy to wait for next years game as I feel it will be the one to see the more widespread improvements.

Sureshot

06-21-2009, 09:04 AM

I don't remember any promises about new domestic competitions for 2009. The practicalities of these is quite tricky, some are easier, but information for some domestic competitions is very limited, and would be very difficult to implement.

I've not had much time of late to come on here and respond to your questions, work has been busy (I'm currently working at Sussex CCC, as some of you may be interested), so it's been left to Aus.

As has been said though, new features are all well and good, but there are so many limitations to consider for us, financial, time, practicality, etc. The gameplay has been improved significantly for 09. New features like being able to declare in the interval and change openers before the innings start are very useful and something we've introduced to improve the realism, because a captain has both of those at his disposal.

I think 09 will get a good reaction and we're all committed to taking the ICC series on to another level for 2010. I'm trying to find the right level between being open with you guys, and not revealing too much more than I can.

spaga1994

06-21-2009, 09:08 AM

feel free to reveal;)

abhishekstixgen_90

06-21-2009, 02:03 PM

well, sorry sureshot and aus for being a tad too harsh on you people..calling icc09 just a database update is a mistake on my part...but my point is it hurts me when i see CC having lesser stature than ICC cross my beloved ICC series in terms of new features by leaps and bounds..be it stats,IPL,aussie domestic competition,duckworth lewis,different stadiums,player photos etc.we have got new features but then they seem to be a speck in the sand when you compare them to your competitor.Auto-sim is a CC replica,the 3-D graphics hasnt changed..only the interface seems to have changed.everything is relative and icc is slowly but surely falling behind.its a great game but slowly fading away in comparison to cricket coach.

Manny

06-21-2009, 10:32 PM

I am disappointed with Chris because there were lots of features promised couple of months ago (like More domestic competitions etc) but the only NEW thing we are getting is a T20 worldcup just look at Cricket Coach 09 they are adding lots and lots of feature every year and they have even a lower budget than ICC 09 ,the only thing CC09 not seems to be getting right is the match engine and finally CC09 developer does listen to his forum members just look at their site you will know about it ,I just hate the strategy of releasing one FEATURE in an year.(I dont call all that other things a feature as I just realize that I can even get training improvement result by constantly loading up the EDITOR for ICC08)

I'm totally with you on this one

Manny

06-21-2009, 10:33 PM

The Trademark - "I'm sure Chris would really appreciate comments like that, coming home after a 20-hour day trying to finalise the game, and pricing, and copyrights and deals with software suppliers, and trying to co-ordinate release dates, managing his own life, paying his bills, etc."

Does get paid alot of money to do it

Cyril Washbrook

06-22-2009, 12:56 AM

the only thing CC09 not seems to be getting right is the match engine
I can only assume that the match engine isn't very important to you. :confused: Some of the comments here are approaching my-puppy-just-died levels - "it hurts me" that ICC is not progressing as much as is desirable? Remember, it's the buyer's decision. If you think Cricket Coach is better, then just play that instead and don't invest in ICC. I'm not blind to the fact that ICC's progress has been more incremental than revolutionary, but I incorporate that into my decision of when and which games to buy (or any software, for that matter). Hence why there was a seven year gap between my previous ICC "experience" (ICC 2000) and getting ICC 2008.

leno

06-22-2009, 03:18 AM

After playin cricket coach 07 and also ICC3 I will be buying the new ICC not the update of cricket coach.

ICC is actually good in comparison to that mistake of a game Cricket coach

aus5892

06-22-2009, 08:47 AM

MarksNotts

06-22-2009, 10:19 AM

This is what Chris told me on the release date:

The release date in Aus is supposed to be around the 8th of July, but I'm getting frustrated with the lack of response from the UK and Aus depends on that.

I take it that there are still problems with finding a UK distributor then?, cant Chris just release it independently as a download through this site?

ICClover

06-22-2009, 12:45 PM

could it be released as online only in the UK?

the_trademarc

06-22-2009, 02:43 PM

Even releasing it online isn't easy. Setting up a secure marketplace as well as sufficient bandwidth capabilities is a costly task in itself.

July 8 is a bit of a downer, that's Day 1 at Cardiff.
I guess these things aren't in anyone control, we just need to be patient and hope.

If it is the fact that they're struggling to get a distributor through the UK, here's hoping it doesn't just collapse.

Manny

06-22-2009, 03:26 PM

ICClover

06-22-2009, 04:48 PM

I think Chris and his team need to be praised for all their hard work and efforts. I cannot wait for the game, and i am sure the wait will be worthwhile.

Meph.

06-22-2009, 06:23 PM

Hey, just signed up but been lurking around for a few weeks checking for updates and stuff,, but thought id post my support and interest in the new game.

I bought the very first one all those many years ago and the 2nd but didn't buy another until the 05 ashes edition, and then the 08 game, didn't bother with 09 as it didn't appear there was that much more in terms of extras or improvements that made it worth wild.. so after missing a year im looking forward to playing his one when its becomes available.

Always enjoyed the CC games, highly addictive, very entertaining and just whats needed after a hard days work when your in the cricket mood.

Few of the things that really frustrated me with the last version were played getting England contracts that i wasn't selecting, having to pick one squad for both test/ODI while on tour and the lack england A and the small teams (Ireland/Netherlands for example)

Anyway.. sooner this comes out the better I've been dying fora good game a cricket all summer and really in the mood for play it.. I'll be buying a copy or download this year.

Manny

06-22-2009, 08:11 PM

Hey Aus, on the new ICC will it be possible to be Ireland, Netherlands, Scotland etc. Can you be Ireland CC in the Friends Provident Trophy.

aus5892

06-23-2009, 07:01 AM

The Online version is still expected early July. We do have a publisher in the UK but no confirmed release date yet unfortunately, that is them not us.

Cymro

06-23-2009, 10:12 AM

Surely Codemasters would pick this game up?

aus5892

06-23-2009, 10:23 AM

Surely Codemasters would pick this game up?
I doubt it, this is nowhere near as big as most of their games. Smaller team, smaller game, Codemasters coming in would change it around a lot.

Ausathon

06-23-2009, 10:43 AM

so how far away are we from getting those screenshots and possibly a youtube video (like pre-release last year)?

Manny

06-23-2009, 08:25 PM

The Online version is still expected early July. We do have a publisher in the UK but no confirmed release date yet unfortunately, that is them not us.

Aus, can you not speak to them about giving a release date and pushing the game on a little?

Cymro

06-23-2009, 10:01 PM

I doubt it, this is nowhere near as big as most of their games. Smaller team, smaller game, Codemasters coming in would change it around a lot.

Urm well to make ICC big you need to get companies like Codemasters involved for god sake.

Scritty

06-23-2009, 10:30 PM

I think a step up in cricket games is required - and probably warranted.

In the last 4 years, perhaps starting in the UK with the 2005 ashes, but worldwide with the IPL and World T20 cricket is now massive.

When Pietersen gets paid more per minute of actually playing than Rooney or Ronaldo (which he did in the last IPL) then the boundaries have shifted.

I don't think that the ground rules for what makes a really great cricket game in either main field is truly established.
ICC and CC are improving text sims, butI think both have a way to go before they nail the experience

As for the more arcade experience. Codemasters and EA bring out graphically better, but ultimately unfulfilling re-hashes every so often. Never nailing the game mechanic. Though when they can't even graphically simulate cricket..not a hard sport to capture in this respect - then you know you're going to struggle with the gameplay...

I remember the first ball I bowled in the last Brian Lara. Brett Lee to Andrew Strauss...the ball bounced ankle high..and twice before getting to the keeper. the tone was set. driving ankle high bouncers. Or just sweeping everything regadless of line and length got you loads of runs, but your bowlers were like a bunch of 6 year olds trying to putt the shot...except maybe slower. Bloody awful

The first time I batted in EA cricket 2007. Hearing Richie say 6 times in an over "Straight to cover" Yeah I adapted and stepped outside off, used the 6 hit button, and merrily went on to score nearly 1500 runs at about 28 an over
(on hard..within hours of buying the game)...Thats EA..great game :mad:

I hold no more hope for this years arcade games

Cricket does deserve more. It has financially come of age. Chris (and Oli, and Dan and others) are pushing a rock up a hill trying to produce quality sims, but the money men seem not to have cottoned on to the massive market that is now available to them. Proper marketing in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh (hell even China..who are pouring massive money into cricket this year) would pay dividends, but this needs the backing of publishers with decent financial muscle to get the ball rolling.

These economies aren't the same as they were in the 80's and 90's, they are major world players now, with people earning major money, and cricket is a part of that.

I see a better future of cricket strategy, but until someone comes up with a decent mechanic for batting and bowling in the arcade side of things, I think our wonderful game will struggle.
With the world in recession, I can't see any major publishers taking a punt on cracking new markets in new ways for a few years :(

It IS time for a revolution. The serious sims will offer us an honest evolution this years I think(and that is as we should expect given the resources) and the arcade games will offer us the same badly balanced and poorly thought out tripe they always offer...EA and Codies polishing the turd as they always do in an ashes year. (sorry, but 12 years after EA Cricket '97, they have not come close to bettering it..and it wasn't as if it was that good in the first place)

Paul

Imager36

06-24-2009, 03:51 PM

It IS time for a revolution.
Paul

I'm in. The revolution must begin.

(Nice post by the way)

the_trademarc

06-26-2009, 01:04 AM

aus5892

06-26-2009, 07:34 AM

But, if a company like Codemasters does take publishing rights of the game, think of the overheads they will chuck onto the end price. All of a sudden you're looking at 70-75 (AUS $) per game, as opposed to the 45-50 you're paying at the moment.

The bigger something is, the more expensive it becomes
The question is would they want to, and I highly doubt they'd be interested in such a massive project (which it would be turning ICC into a bigger, higher budget game) for such a small game.

Anyway, the online version will hopefully be out sometime next week. I can't hurry up the boxed version release date, but I suggest that anyone who wants to get the game get it online, it is much quicker and is very easy; all you need is a credit card or PayPal account (if you don't have one, ask mum or dad).

the_trademarc

06-26-2009, 08:42 AM

Awesome next week. Get a few all nighters in before I go on holidays lol. Thanks Aus, appreciate the update!!!!

popa_essexeagles

06-26-2009, 09:13 PM

The question is would they want to, and I highly doubt they'd be interested in such a massive project (which it would be turning ICC into a bigger, higher budget game) for such a small game.

Anyway, the online version will hopefully be out sometime next week. I can't hurry up the boxed version release date, but I suggest that anyone who wants to get the game get it online, it is much quicker and is very easy; all you need is a credit card or PayPal account (if you don't have one, ask mum or dad).

Will do cant wait

Meph.

06-27-2009, 12:55 PM

:eek:

cool

sam89

06-28-2009, 04:06 PM

Well I hope ICC09 has gotten the left arm bowler issue solved(all left arm seamers bowl or are originally programmed to bowl from over the wicket) and the final minus point regarding the stadiums which are nameless and unidentified!! well at least the name along with a background wallpaper of the particular stadium would make the game much nicer(like in ICC02) but Cheers for ICC09 just around the corner!!!!

hambam4

06-28-2009, 09:42 PM

Can you make it so that the wicket keeper stands up to the stumps off fast bowlers?

muhammad saad

06-29-2009, 07:48 AM

Can you make it so that the wicket keeper stands up to the stumps off fast bowlers?

It can be done in every version of the game I suppose (but certainly from ICC 06 onwards)

ingezzz

06-29-2009, 08:23 AM

It can be done in every version of the game I suppose (but certainly from ICC 06 onwards)

How do you do it in 2008 then?

muhammad saad

06-29-2009, 12:50 PM

How do you do it in 2008 then?

By using the spin bowler field set for medium pacer.

DaPakiGuy

07-01-2009, 12:24 PM

its 6:24pm here ...i am still waiting for the trail game :D
I love ICC

bath_cool

07-01-2009, 06:30 PM

can u plz post a link to the trial version or the downloadable version
thanks

gantor

07-02-2009, 11:33 AM

sorry if i have missed it but will 09 have online play? cant wait to get in a league or something?

Themer

07-02-2009, 11:35 AM

Yes 09 will have online play.

Sureshot

07-02-2009, 11:42 AM

Yes, we've got on-line play. I also plan to run an official on-line league.

carlton09

07-02-2009, 11:51 AM

Sick!

Shankyou Fellas

aus5892

07-02-2009, 12:01 PM

sorry if i have missed it but will 09 have online play? cant wait to get in a league or something?
Yeah, and it will include 20 Over matches as well this year.

spaga1994

07-04-2009, 03:06 AM

just wondering iv been playing the trial yesterday and a bit today and im going to buy it tonight when i buy it will i be able to continue playing from my trial save?

aus5892

07-04-2009, 08:41 AM

just wondering iv been playing the trial yesterday and a bit today and im going to buy it tonight when i buy it will i be able to continue playing from my trial save?
Yes you will.

lfc8400

07-04-2009, 05:21 PM

this is my first post on the forum.i,d like to says thanks to chris,his parents,aus,sureshot and everyone involved in making the game and insuring that the icc series continues.i,ve purchased every copy of the series and can see lots of improvements in the new game.just played the two day trial and was really impressed,is there any news when the boxed version will be out?lastly,i think £18 for download or £20 for boxed version is great value for many hours of play and i cannot believe people are grumbling about it>great job guys

ps appreciate it if you have any news on the boxed version

riznarma

07-04-2009, 09:19 PM

when will the boxed version be released to retail outlets? thank you

aus5892

07-05-2009, 03:10 AM

The boxed version is still a way off I'm afraid. We're looking at an August release at the moment, possibly earlier in Australia. I reccommend anyone who can't wait that long buy the game online.

Chris Child

07-05-2009, 11:56 AM

LFC4LIFE

07-05-2009, 06:25 PM

Publisher is saying 30th of July UK. Earlier in Aus. The change of publisher was a bit last minute, so it has taken some time for them to get space in shops. The game versions are identical, so there's no real reason to wait for the box to buy it.

Hi buddy, do you know if the patch being released to fix the player database errors will be out before the boxed version? In all honesty the database errors on this game ruin a rather superb and addictive game. For example anyone who follows world cricket knows Imran Nazir of pakistan is a swashbuckling opener, he always has been during his entire career yet for some reason in these games hes a middle order batsmen, completely nullifying his impact in this game. Things like this need to be patched asap in order for the consumers to enjoy their purchase. Any help on this would be much appreciated. Thanks.

Meph.

07-05-2009, 06:38 PM

As for the patch,, will mean starting the game over? or will we be able to still play the saved games?

Themer

07-05-2009, 06:51 PM

To get the updated player database then yes, if they change something else (which I doubt to be honest as everythings solid) you won't need a new game.

LFC4LIFE

07-05-2009, 07:50 PM

As for the patch,, will mean starting the game over? or will we be able to still play the saved games?
Yeh mate im afraid to say, you'll have to start a new game in order for the patch to come into effect with regards to the updated players. Thats why ive asked chris above if itll be out before the boxed version is released so i can install the patch before starting a new game on the boxed version.

Meph.

07-05-2009, 08:33 PM

Oh.. maybe i wont bother with the path until i start a new game.
I can live with a few player erros...and im not getting the 'graphic error' either.

I'll have too see what the patch includes.

lfc8400

07-05-2009, 09:14 PM

first of all, thankyou chris and aus for the update on the boxed version.i want to download the game but when i try to buy the full game i get a window comes up with a security alert.it says there is a problem with the sites security certificate.does anyone have any help on this because i,m desperate to buy the game

Chris Child

07-05-2009, 11:22 PM

As long as you've downloaded the game from this site and not somewhere else on the web, you should be able to click past the security warning to buy the game. You might need to have admin rights on your machine, but most people have these.

khurramsk

07-07-2009, 07:49 AM

I purchased a license for ICC 2006 Edition. Can i use the same license for 2009?

Cymro

07-07-2009, 09:12 AM

Will Ireland and Scotland ever be playable in the World T20 mode? If not how come?

Scritty

07-07-2009, 10:15 AM

I purchased a license for ICC 2006 Edition. Can i use the same license for 2009?

No - it's a different game

gilly01

07-08-2009, 03:05 PM

just witnessed one of the all time great comebacks in county cricket.

playing as derbyshire lost the toss and bowled warickshire out for a lazy 357. my first innings bowled all out for 111. yest thats right 111. had to follow on. second innings 1-250. when on to make 613 dec. then with a day left bowled them out again for 286 winning the game somehow by 80 odd runs. funny how things change eh

nathanbrooks

07-09-2009, 08:02 AM

Does anyone know if the graph under bowling form now shows runs conceded along with the wickets taken per innings? As well as the save team line up option, has that been re-included into the game?

grant28

07-09-2009, 10:14 PM

Play.com has a release date for the boxed version of 24th July and a price of £14.99

TimSYoungLanky

07-11-2009, 09:56 AM

Have pre-ordered a copy of International Cricket Captain 2009 with Amazon.

Will this version include the Patch, or will I have to download it?

I can't wait for it to arrive.

p.s. the price with Amazon is £9.50 + £4.99 P&P.

Chewie

07-11-2009, 11:19 AM

It will include the patch according to Sureshot

aus5892

07-12-2009, 10:17 AM

I purchased a license for ICC 2006 Edition. Can i use the same license for 2009?
No, licenses aren't cross-edition.

Sureshot

07-12-2009, 04:44 PM

It will include the patch according to Sureshot

Yes, the CD will be version 9.11, the download version is currently 9.10.

goldfan

07-16-2009, 09:41 AM

Sorry if I am re-iterating something that has been said, but I am a little confused. As I understand it, 2009 - Ashes edition has been released, but the pure ICC09 wasn't been released yet.

If this is correct, is there an estimated release date for ICC09?

Imager36

07-16-2009, 03:24 PM

Ashes Edition is just something that they've taped onto the name to make it sell more. No more 2 versions.

Sureshot

07-16-2009, 05:05 PM

Yes, the CD will be version 9.11, the download version is currently 9.10.

Just to change on this. The new patch is 9.12 and the boxed version will be 9.13, which will include this latest patch.

lfc8400

07-17-2009, 01:59 PM

ok everyone?sureshot,aus or chris,any news on the boxed version yet? i,ve just been on amazon and they have it in stock and for sale today.is this because it was released in australia and what version of the patch would be on there.i,m desperate for the boxed version.appreciate it if you could answer some of my queries

goldfan

07-17-2009, 08:26 PM

So it hasn't been released yet, then? I ordered it from GAME, but it was a pre-order, it said release date to be confirmed.

EDIT: Ah yes, it will be the English boxed version that I am waiting for.

freddiealedg

07-20-2009, 03:46 PM

I pre ordered it on play and it has put it back until this friday, I mite just download it if I can cancel my order played the demo and got hooked lol. Anyone got any idea when its out yet????

Sureshot

07-20-2009, 04:27 PM

I know it's been burnt to disc, and I believe Australia are slightly ahead of the English publisher. I have asked Chris (about an hour ago) on any updates on news of a release date.

freddiealedg

07-21-2009, 03:24 PM

thanks sure shot is there any difference between the downlaod and disc apart from the obvious that its not on a disc lol. If my pc got wiped for any strange reason would I lose it??

kaz

07-21-2009, 03:38 PM

how about having a 3 or 5 test match series for bangladesh, because the 2 test series is to boring and becomes annoying after a couple of years. Even though that is how it is in real life, it is likely to change to a 3 test match series.

GrahamB

07-21-2009, 06:14 PM

Sureshot

07-22-2009, 05:33 PM

thanks sure shot is there any difference between the downlaod and disc apart from the obvious that its not on a disc lol. If my pc got wiped for any strange reason would I lose it??

If you had to format your hard drive, you would have to re-install the game. You have two installs, if you install it on another computer, then there might be an issue with a third installation, as some have found with the patch problems. But, as long as your keep your purchase reference number and license holder name (which is an e-mail address), there shouldn't be any problems in being able to add another install to your account. Obviously with a format of the hard drive, you would lose save games if you hadn't backed them up, previously.

Themer

07-28-2009, 09:47 AM

Has this been released on Disc yet? I've seen little news of it here but on Play.com its the first game that comes up on their new releases and is in stock!

SamTheCricketMan

07-28-2009, 02:00 PM

On game , it has it down that this game was released on the 24th

Hooper

07-29-2009, 07:44 AM

Say if I patch now to the latest version, 9.12, will I lose my save games and will they be compatible with the new patch?

GrahamB

07-29-2009, 07:50 AM

Say if I patch now to the latest version, 9.12, will I lose my save games and will they be compatible with the new patch?

You can still play your saved games.

goldfan

07-29-2009, 08:02 AM

On game , it has it down that this game was released on the 24th

Which means that mine should be waiting for me at home! ^__^ Thanks Guys!

Sureshot

07-29-2009, 04:18 PM

Boxed Version

I can confirm that the CD version is now available in the UK. We aren't quite sure yet if it's available in Australia, but we know they are in production stages, so it should be within a few days. India has yet to be burned, so may be a bit longer to be available there.

Prices of the boxed version can vary quite a lot from retailer to retailer.

Meph.

07-29-2009, 06:53 PM

woah £13.77 on amazon uk.
I thought the downloads would have been much cheaper as theres no box to print, disc to burn as shipping/distribution costs... ummm makes you feel you've been had you know?

Sureshot

08-01-2009, 12:02 PM

The recommended retail price is £19.99 and we've been offering it at 10% off. We don't have any control over the prices that shops set it at, so they often undercut the RRP. There's not much we can do about that. If we offer it at significantly less than RRP the shops complain, so we can't win really.

Ausathon

08-14-2009, 07:25 AM

thank goodness! i just checked the EBgames Australia website and now ICC 09 is $50 not $70. c'mon!

zeduck

08-14-2009, 07:49 AM

The main page on the Childish Things website states the boxed version is 9.13? For those that downloaded it, will we be able to update 9.12 via the 'Internet Game' option? Assuming there are changes in 9.13..

Imager36

08-14-2009, 10:25 AM

9.13 is just the same is 9.12, but to determine between online bought and store bought.

Sureshot

08-14-2009, 10:33 AM

We can't use the same build for boxed and digital download so they are only different from a technical point of view. CD has SecuRom, etc, whereas digital download has Softwrap.

The games are identical, they are just slightly different in technical terms, which is caused by one being on a CD and the other a digital download.

GrahamB

08-14-2009, 10:52 AM

Any idea when the next (final?) patch will be out?

zeduck

08-14-2009, 12:46 PM

9.13 is just the same is 9.12, but to determine between online bought and store bought.

We can't use the same build for boxed and digital download so they are only different from a technical point of view. CD has SecuRom, etc, whereas digital download has Softwrap.

The games are identical, they are just slightly different in technical terms, which is caused by one being on a CD and the other a digital download.

Sweet, thanks guys :)

Sureshot

08-15-2009, 02:44 PM

Good news for Cricket Captain fans:

We're reducing the price of International Cricket Captain 2009 to £15.99. Some shops are selling at this price, so we thought we'd extend this to the download community. We've also got older versions of the game available for reduced prices. You can now re-live the 2005 Ashes for £5.

It's been noted that the shops/on-line retailers have been selling at quite a lower price than our download version. We can't control what price shops/on-line retailers sell it for, only set a RRP, which is £19.99. We've reduced the price of the download version so that you don't feel like you're losing out to those who buy the CD version.

Chris has spent quite a bit of time updating the prices of the older versions. I know quite a few people still enjoy these games, now you can grab them for a very reasonable price.

If you've got any feedback on this, we'd love to know it.

:)