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    Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure

    Game » consists of 6 releases. Released Feb 14, 2006

    Getting Up is a video game created by Atari and the Collective. It revolves around the main character, a punk named Trane, as he tries to take back the city of New Radius through the medium of vandalism.

    Now There Are Two People Who Want A Getting Up Sequel

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    Edited By jeff
    STILL FREE CREW 
    STILL FREE CREW 
    Hello, I'm Jeff Gerstmann, and I'm the guy that really liked Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure. Considering the way that game gets brought up in extremely derisive ways these days, I've had the feeling that I'm the only one out here that still has fond memories of the crazy near-future Turk 182 update, where Trane takes back the night with paint cans.

    It was the atmosphere and the world that the developers created that made it stand out, and I can still remember a lot of the game's big set pieces. Great voice cast and soundtrack, too.

    Anyway, my desire to see the game get a sequel or remake or something is apparently shared by the clothing magnate responsible for its production, Marc Ecko. At least, that's what he claims in a recent interview with Destructoid. He also takes a moment to blame the game's publisher, Atari, claiming that they... well, here's the quote...

    "Getting Up was a lot of blood, sweat, and tears," he said. "Atari shit the bed, you know? And I'm gonna f*cking make that game again if it kills me. I'm gonna do it. I want to see the brand out there again."

     Given that Ecko has gone on to launch his own game company, which produced Dexter for the iPhone, maybe he's actually serious about all this. Or maybe he'll get control of the name back from Atari and pump out an iPhone graffiti game with no ties to the world that made the first game so cool. There I go, getting all cynical again... I guess that's what happens when people start talking in business lingo and refer to things as "brands."    
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    #1  Edited By jeff
    STILL FREE CREW 
    STILL FREE CREW 
    Hello, I'm Jeff Gerstmann, and I'm the guy that really liked Marc Ecko's Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure. Considering the way that game gets brought up in extremely derisive ways these days, I've had the feeling that I'm the only one out here that still has fond memories of the crazy near-future Turk 182 update, where Trane takes back the night with paint cans.

    It was the atmosphere and the world that the developers created that made it stand out, and I can still remember a lot of the game's big set pieces. Great voice cast and soundtrack, too.

    Anyway, my desire to see the game get a sequel or remake or something is apparently shared by the clothing magnate responsible for its production, Marc Ecko. At least, that's what he claims in a recent interview with Destructoid. He also takes a moment to blame the game's publisher, Atari, claiming that they... well, here's the quote...

    "Getting Up was a lot of blood, sweat, and tears," he said. "Atari shit the bed, you know? And I'm gonna f*cking make that game again if it kills me. I'm gonna do it. I want to see the brand out there again."

     Given that Ecko has gone on to launch his own game company, which produced Dexter for the iPhone, maybe he's actually serious about all this. Or maybe he'll get control of the name back from Atari and pump out an iPhone graffiti game with no ties to the world that made the first game so cool. There I go, getting all cynical again... I guess that's what happens when people start talking in business lingo and refer to things as "brands."    
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    #2  Edited By Pantalooney

    I would also love a Getting up sequel, the first one had great potential but some of the mechanics were busted in that game. 

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    #3  Edited By nail1080

    meh not interested first one was average at best, leave it die already

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    #4  Edited By Taizy

    I thought I was the only person who liked Getting Up. I hope they do a remake or seque.

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    #5  Edited By JJOR64

    I've never played the first one but, always wanted to.

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    #6  Edited By ShaunM

    I remember really liking Getting Up as well.  It sucks that I bought the Collector's Edition for the Xbox up in New Jersey about two years ago and the 360 can't play it.  Such bullshit.

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    #7  Edited By Korax

    I enjoyed Getting Up a lot. The story ended up being a bit ridiculous, but it was a great game. Especially when I got to torch people with a spraycan flamethrower. It definitely doesn't get the recognition it deserves.

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    #8  Edited By Heartbreak

    Getting Up 2 would be great if they fixed it up a bit more, I really liked the idea.

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    #9  Edited By conojo

    Thank god someone else enjoyed that game. Marc Ecko may create crimes against fashion nature, but that game was really fun and I really hope they make a sequel

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    Make that 3 people, I would fucking love to see a getting up sequel, even a next gen remake would be badass 
    make it happen people, and btw, how's that dexter game they made

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    #11  Edited By brydello

    Atari shit the bed, you know?

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    #12  Edited By TheGTAvaccine

    DO WANT.

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    #13  Edited By Brackynews

    Y'know, Atari should totally publish a sequel to Shit Your Pants called Shit The Bed.

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    #14  Edited By OmegaPirate
    @Brackynews said:
    " Y'know, Atari should totally publish a sequel to Shit Your Pants called Shit The Bed. "
    You should go work for mark eckos game company :D 
     
    That's a great idea ^_^
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    #15  Edited By jasonlblair

    I really liked Getting Up: Contents Under Pressure. There's a lot of love and good ideas in that game. I'd love to see a sequel that builds on the first, polishes some of the mechanics, and tells another story in that style.

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    #16  Edited By Hitchenson

    I'd love a Getting Up 2, although I have a feeling that 1. That's never going to happen. 2. It'll suck if it does.

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    #17  Edited By dudacles

    I loved the first Getting Up, and I got it thanks to your Gamespot review for it. So thank you Jeff. :D
     
    And yes, a sequel could be really awesome. Really, really awesome. Where do I sign an internet petition to get this game made?

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    #18  Edited By bobby

    I won a Getting Up hoodie courtesy Jeff for a contest On the Spot before the game was released. Unfortunately I never gained the necessary body mass to make an XL hoodie fit so that I could wear it in public. But, on occasion, I'll pull it out of the closet, put it on, and throw up tags with Crayola crayons while pretending I'm but a young lad dreaming of being a real graffiti artist.

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    #19  Edited By Phished0ne  Online

    Getting up was a pretty good game, and if Mark could get a solid team behind some sort of rehash or do-over i would be down.

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    #20  Edited By buzz_killington

    Count me as the third guy.

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    #21  Edited By jakob187

    Such a great but broke-ass game.  The atmosphere was great, and the premise was great.  Unfortunately, due to Atari's shoddy abilities of making a fully-functioning and playable game, it just didn't stand up like it should've.  Hopefully, Marc Ecko can get that license back and give us a PROPER game that we can drool over. 
     
    And let's face it - it'd probably have some KICK-ASS achievements.  = D

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    #22  Edited By skrutop

    The concept is loaded with potential.  I'd love to see a new take on it.

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    #23  Edited By Media_Master

    Heard Jeff liked the first game.

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    #24  Edited By Venatio

    Yes Jeff I agree, it would be awesome if they made a sequel to Getting up for the PS3/360

     The first one was great

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    #25  Edited By InFamous91

    i always wanted to play this game. I hope that Marc Ecko stays true to his word.

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    #26  Edited By Death_Burnout

    Dude its not just two people...i'd love to hear "one colour throw ups, 2 colour throw ups...wheat pasting!" again
     
    I actually ordered that game a couple years after it came out on play.com just because of that fact.

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    #27  Edited By bagmanforhire

    i want a sequel i still have the C.E ver.

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    #28  Edited By DukesT3

    The game was broke but had so much potential. Yes, bring it back. Please! I gots to get up and get out!!!! 

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    #29  Edited By Crono
    @Jeff said:
    "There I go, getting all cynical again... I guess that's what happens when people start talking in business lingo and refer to things as "brands."
    Other business lingo mentioned:  "Shitting the bed"
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    #30  Edited By sublime90

    i would like to admit i own the collectors edition of Getting Up. the game got really hard half way through though, i couldnt beat the train mission. the game is fun though and i welcome a sequel with open arms.

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    #31  Edited By Alex_Murphy

    I wouldn't mind seeing another Getting Up, or another Jet Grind Radio. Bring on the spray paint.

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    #32  Edited By killroycantkill

    That game was pretty awesome. I bought the collectors edition and filled up the blank spots in the graff book. But man that limited edition sharpie sucked.

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    #33  Edited By cyrax

    What I played was enjoyable. The most distinct memory I have is that I never beat the train mission. I tried many times, but many was not enough.

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    #34  Edited By MeatSim

    If it's just a iPhone game I am not interested.

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    #35  Edited By ShaunassNZ

    Ahhhh... yes I do remember this game was very good, but controls felt odd for me.

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    #36  Edited By Hailinel

    I love how he's more concerned with reviving the brand than anything else.  It's pretty apparent he didn't really have any interest into getting into games beyond the dollar signs.

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    #37  Edited By animateria

    I haven't played the first one, but I'm interested in a sequel as well.

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    #38  Edited By Phished0ne  Online
    @Crono said:
    " @Jeff said:
    "There I go, getting all cynical again... I guess that's what happens when people start talking in business lingo and refer to things as "brands."
    Other business lingo mentioned:  "Shitting the bed" "
    Marc Ecko is the consummate businessman, throwing all these terms around 
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    #39  Edited By Kayrack

    it was surprisingly a good game. I have it for my XBOX and played it just yesterday in fact.

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    #40  Edited By NevereatNirnroot

    hey, this is totally my first post!!
     
    "see this right here, i can use this right here"
     
    best quote ever, srsly i still use it like four times a day.

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    #41  Edited By RedRoach
    @cyrax said:
    " What I played was enjoyable. The most distinct memory I have is that I never beat the train mission. I tried many times, but many was not enough. "
    aww man, i was just thinking "i liked that game, i didn't beat it, but i don't remember why i stopped." and then bam, i read your comment and i remember it was that stupid fucking train level. fucking train level.....
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    #42  Edited By cocabis

    i would kill for a sequel. getting up is in my top 10 games

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    #43  Edited By Gregomasta

    Dude, Jeff, I really liked getting up also, never beat it, but I like really really liked it.

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    #44  Edited By max3000

    Getting Up wasn't a bad game. Wouldn't mind seeing a sequel if it improves on what is already a solid concept.

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    #45  Edited By Moody_yeti

    Totally would love to see a remake or a Sequel ,I thought the game was awesome :D

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    #46  Edited By ahoodedfigure

    I have that game specifically because you recommended it, Jeff.  I like its style and attitude, I just wish the controls weren't so weird and the camera wasn't so hemmed in.  I'm all for Prince of Persia style stuff, and I like the urban environment.  If he makes it more freeform, the combat more fluid, and the tag mechanic even more detailed and dynamic, then yes.

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    #47  Edited By Sunjammer

    I totally dug Getting Up. The world was cool, the fighting had a lot of impact to it, the music was AMAZING, and the artwork was top notch. I still don't really understand why people hated on it.

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    #48  Edited By mrariscottle

    I loved the first game. I want a sequel. I want one now. 

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    #49  Edited By chewii101

    I'd rather see him make another Getting Up game than more of his Halo T-Shirts. 

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    #50  Edited By tomance

    I actually really enjoyed getting up, I thought the platforming was pretty fun, it would be cool if they made a next gen version.  My memory is probably making the game better than it actually is but oh well, sequel please.

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