‘Prince Of Persia’ creator ‘never imagined’ game would be his magic carpet

Thirteen years after the last instalment of the pioneering game, Mechner’s medieval hero is set to make a new appearance in The Lost Crown, reviving a 30-year-old franchise that has sold more than 20 million copies. — AFP

PARIS: For video game maker Jordan Mechner, The Prince Of Persia has allowed him to achieve a childhood dream.

“I had two dreams growing up: make video games and make movies,” the acclaimed creator told AFP. “Thanks to Prince Of Persia I’ve achieved both.”