JE was some of the most fun I've had since starting gaming. Granted, it wasn't that long ago, but the fact that the original stood up to much newer games that I was playing at the same time speaks well of its quality, and it is insane to waste the potential there. I would buy JE2. I would buy DLC, and novels based on it.
Come on, guys. We want to give you money. Give us a thing to buy.
Seriously, BioWare, I've got a suggestion that I am graciously offering you, completely free of charge. Next year is Jade Empire's tenth birthday. So next year, put out an updated re-release, the Anniversary Edition, or something. I'm pretty sure most of the actors are still active in the business, surely at least some of them would come back to include some new dialogues, you could add some new quests, and maybe even give the PC a voice, now that that's the thing. Then, once that's a hit seller, begin work on a sequel. Make Jade Empire another one of your multimedia franchises by getting some books published of background elements, like the foundation of the Empire, the battles with the Horse Lords, the origin of the Spirit Monks, maybe even a comic series about Master Li's journey to Two Rivers or something. I tell you, it's a guaranteed money maker!
In April 2015 I would like for there to be news of Jade Empire's future (or at least a public recognition of it being the tenth anniversary in some manner that goes farther than just acknowledging the game existed). JE was (and continues to be, even nine years later) something that had no equal on the market because there just wasn't anything to compare it to. It was, and still is, their most original idea for an RPG.
JE was some of the most fun I've had since starting gaming. Granted, it wasn't that long ago, but the fact that the original stood up to much newer games that I was playing at the same time speaks well of its quality, and it is insane to waste the potential there. I would buy JE2. I would buy DLC, and novels based on it.
Come on, guys. We want to give you money. Give us a thing to buy.
I wish we could. The concept folder for the Jade franchise had some fantastic stuff in it. As did certain proof-of-concept demos. Let's just say, "forward looking" demos. Maybe someday.
I'm pretty sure most of the actors are still active in the business, surely at least some of them would come back to include some new dialogues, you could add some new quests, and maybe even give the PC a voice, now that that's the thing.
Ehh, considerable technical limitations aside, I don't think this kind of retrofit would do the game any favours. Experience has taught that clear silent-protagonist dialogue makes for overacted/overwritten VO, and dialogue written for VO becomes sterile (or incomprehensible) without the actor's voice to carry intent. It'd need touch-ups throughout for me to feel good about presenting it like that.
As for voice actors, it's been awhile. Some have retired, some are machines that never seem to stop. For example, I don't think Gao the Lesser needs work.
In April 2015 I would like for there to be news of Jade Empire's future (or at least a public recognition of it being the tenth anniversary in some manner that goes farther than just acknowledging the game existed). JE was (and continues to be, even nine years later) something that had no equal on the market because there just wasn't anything to compare it to. It was, and still is, their most original idea for an RPG.
Hopefully we'll be coming off a good launch of DAI, and can devote some time to it. But that's up to the powers that be. It was a fun game to write and a great setting. Hey, a relic from ages past. And an MTV thing that kind of weirded me out at the time: This was a real thing that happened.
Well, I figured an anniversary edition was a long shot pipe dream anyway - I did figure that, if it wasn't something well in to production by this point, it wouldn't be happening. But I still wish there'd be something to be done, some kind of new material set in the world of Jade Empire released in celebration of the anniversary. Given the way that Mass Effect and Dragon Age have gone into multiple forms of media, with books and comics alongside the original games, I really would be excited to hear about a novel or comic series that tie in to Jade Empire in celebration, as maybe a prelude to a second game in the future (or at least a test of whether or not there's enough financial interest to support one if you need to prove to someone that it's something that profit can be made off the franchise yet) or even filling in some of the history of the setting. Just something.
Jade Empire really does mean a lot to me, so I'd just really love to see that it's not being left behind when there are so many stories still that can be told in that setting.
We just had the very first Bioware employee in years drop by this forum. We need a way to get their attention.
We could buy them a batch of fortune cookies?
No cookies required. We're still around, and the topic comes up from time to time. My bittersweet line for people who ask if they'll see a Jade 2 is that they're kind of seeing it now, in the systems and advances of our current titles. Because a boatload of features were prototyped for Jade related... things. Interrupt in ME, interactive banter and other conversation systems in DAI, and a bunch of others are the results of Jade investigations in various guises.
So it lives on in a way. And you never say never in this business.
No cookies required. We're still around, and the topic comes up from time to time. My bittersweet line for people who ask if they'll see a Jade 2 is that they're kind of seeing it now, in the systems and advances of our current titles. Because a boatload of features were prototyped for Jade related... things. Interrupt in ME, interactive banter and other conversation systems in DAI, and a bunch of others are the results of Jade investigations in various guises.
So it lives on in a way. And you never say never in this business.
The Jade Empire-world would look sooo fantastic in Frostbite 3
A man can dream...
I would buy it 3 times if needed 
Just finished JE again, almost 10 years after i did my first playthrough, and still it is the best RPG i ever plaid.
It would be great if BW could promote its older titles more to the young audience. There are some titles every young gamer should try, Jade empire being the frontrunner.
P.S Nathan Fillion, as much as I love you, please do not participate in future projects i might love. They get canceled or uncontined.
I say if they did an HD remake just to gauge the interest in the series that would solidify it. Just release on Xbox Live for XB1 and Steam for PC guys and we'd be good to go
Something to get it back in the public eye? That would be great.
Jade Empire was fantastic for lots of reasons, for starters as a welcome break from western fantasy settings in RPGs.
And then there's the most Glorious of Strategists...
It is absolutely awesome to see Bioware checking out this side of the forums again, and a good sign of hope.
Another great way to see EA/Bioware move things along is if we do what we can to show some fandom support for Jade Empire. Thanks to the wild support of the fans of the Firefly TV series, Fox gave Joss Whedon another shot with the Firefly movie, "Serenity".
At this point, we need to talk up a storm that goes beyond this section of the forums. If anyone has Jade Empire profile pictures, Deviant Art fanart, cosplay, mods, blogs, anything to remind people about it, we should definitely give it a shot. I highly encourage joining and helping pretty up or adding in some details to the Jade Empire Wiki, if nothing else.
All for Jade Empire, one of the best Wuxia titles ever made.
Another great way to see EA/Bioware move things along is if we do what we can to show some fandom support for Jade Empire. Thanks to the wild support of the fans of the Firefly TV series, Fox gave Joss Whedon another shot with the Firefly movie, "Serenity".
Firefly and Jade Empire have something in common. Nathan Fillion, as i was refering to in my post
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I really did just buy Jade Empire again on the Steam Summer sale, even though I already had a copy for 360. I also got two of my friends to buy it because of my fervor in describing the game. There is definitely an audience out there for a second title. I finished my latest play through just a few weeks ago. I don't know why I keep coming back to it, but it is one of those games that when I get stuck waiting for the next meaningful game, I play Jade Empire again. The game play and story just click for me. Jade Empire 2 is one of my most eagerly anticipated sequels. I love Dragon Age and Mass Effect, but before I loved them, I loved Jade Empire.
Jade Empire still stands as one of my favorite games of all time. I loved the rich world and colorful cast of characters. It also combined two of my favorite things. Martial arts and gaming. I do hope this is a series that will be revisited one day. I would love to see the other regions in Jade Empire!
I think Bioware is turning into Activision, with its CoD series. Well at least Activsion makes new games but, for some reason keep calling their games Call of duty just like the Final fantasy developers. No really.
Why don't they just stop one project either mass effect or dragon age and have the other team work on jade empire sequels?
Do some swapping back and forth.
If they make a 5th Mass Effect or Dragon Age after "Inquisuition" or "Mass Effect 4", Bioware has become like Activision with non-stop Call of Duty.
Oh I'd love to see this idea announced next year. ( :
(meh...that's what casual is for, yes? 
I wish we could. The concept folder for the Jade franchise had some fantastic stuff in it. As did certain proof-of-concept demos. Let's just say, "forward looking" demos. Maybe someday.
Ehh, considerable technical limitations aside, I don't think this kind of retrofit would do the game any favours. Experience has taught that clear silent-protagonist dialogue makes for overacted/overwritten VO, and dialogue written for VO becomes sterile (or incomprehensible) without the actor's voice to carry intent. It'd need touch-ups throughout for me to feel good about presenting it like that.
As for voice actors, it's been awhile. Some have retired, some are machines that never seem to stop. For example, I don't think Gao the Lesser needs work.
Hopefully we'll be coming off a good launch of DAI, and can devote some time to it. But that's up to the powers that be. It was a fun game to write and a great setting. Hey, a relic from ages past. And an MTV thing that kind of weirded me out at the time: This was a real thing that happened.
I liked the Video Mods. For some reason though, I've never been able to find the full Jade Empire one online I remember seeing it on the old G4 show "Cheat!" if my memory serves me. I've only been able to find the one with multiple game characters like you posted and the BloodRayne one.
I am never going to buy another Bioware game or dlc until you make another Jade Empire. If that's not enough, I am going to hold my breath until you at least announce that you are going to revisit the IP. Holding...........
I would not be upset if there was more Jade Empire in the world. Please make more, BioWare.
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