The newer Dune novels and prequals are ripe with ideas for a new RTS!

[jasonspaz]

I know EA owns the rights. But we need to petition a software developer, like say Relic software to buy the rights and get down to business for a new Dune RTS. If you read the Machine crusade, the Butlerian Jihad, or the battle of Corrin, you would know that those books seem to read like a strategy guide for a new Dune RTS. The cybermechs, the league of Nobles, there is so much technology and story for a new game.

I know this is a pipe dream but one that i wish would come true.

[jasonspaz]

Just to let you all know. I contacted Relic entertainment about the Dune License and future games. I hope they find a new game worth while. And I also found out that the Dune license no longer belongs to EA, so it is up for grabs

[Dunenewt]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Relic_Entertainment

These guys look pretty good at making RTS games, so that would be pretty cool if they bought the rights to Dune.  How did you find out the information?  Could you post the messages you received from them?

[Schorpie]

Please, do me a favour: think about it: WHY would you buy the rights for a new dune RTS?

... a complete moneywaste

[Dunenewt]

Not necessarily.  Sure Emperor didn't make loads of money, but I'm sure it broke even.  I'm sure the right Dune game would make a lot of money, as quite a few people have played at least one Dune game.

[Schorpie]

The last company that created a Dune game went bankrupt

[Dunenewt]

If you're referring to Cyro, then that was due to the failure of a number of games.  Look how popular Dune II was.