Mop_it_up

Feb 3 2009, 07:32 PM

Maybe, but it is still something which should have been included in the Wii in the first place, or held off for Nintendo's next system. Also, the last thing the Wii needs is yet another accessory to buy; $60 for Wiimote + Nunchuk is a bit pricey as things are.

niniendowarrior

Feb 3 2009, 05:48 PM

On a different note, just read Dead Space is coming to Wii. Should I be excited as floorcat?

Mop_it_up

Feb 3 2009, 06:53 PM

And who reported that Dead Space is coming to Wii? I don't know anything about that game... guess I should look it up.

niniendowarrior

Feb 3 2009, 09:42 PM

Well, it remains to be seen what EA does with this IP.

床の猫

Feb 3 2009, 09:59 PM

niniendowarrior

Feb 3 2009, 09:42 PM

Well, it remains to be seen what EA does with this IP.

I'm so blindly in love with the game, and the IP itself, that I'm overwhelmed with obligation to pick up a copy of this on/before launch. It could even be "Imagine! Dead Spacez" and I'd pick it up before people knew it existed yet. I don't know where RMC gets the idea that it will probably be a straight port, but even if it is, I swear I'd play-through/100% it, if even just for the Wii'd controls.

ZOMG I might even have to play-through/100% the Xbox 360 version to hold me over!!

Mop_it_up

Feb 3 2009, 06:53 PM

If they do happen to come close to breaking even, they'll likely have just released another overpriced system of which they've sunk billions into. Now that's a winning strategy.

alxbly

Feb 4 2009, 04:37 AM

Is that as opposed to re-releasing the same console but with motion controls? And then charge you blind for accessories and add-ons? Nah, surely people would never be stupid enough to pay money for that obvious rip off.

Mop_it_up

Feb 4 2009, 05:19 PM

Anyways, has anyone here heard of the game project called Winter? According to this source, publishers didn't want to pick it up because they aren't sure there's an audience for it on Wii...

Mop_it_up

Feb 4 2009, 05:19 PM

Anyways, has anyone here heard of the game project called Winter? According to this source, publishers didn't want to pick it up because they aren't sure there's an audience for it on Wii:

http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=17574

In light of these recent announcements like Dead Space, might we soon see this game surface as well?

Gonintendo

 

As you guys know, we’ve been doing everything we can to find Winter a publisher. IGN, GoNintendo, and a number of other outlets have been pushing the Winter petition as much as possible. We’ve also been talking to various industry insiders to try and raise awareness for the title. Seems like so far, so good!

I’ve been chatting back and forth with n-Space president Dan O’Leary about Winter, and just this weekend he has given me a statement to share with all of you. I think you’ll find it quite positive!

The interest in and support of Winter has been amazing to witness. The whole thing has meant a lot to the team. The internet is so full of haters that it’s really refreshing to see all the positive response and the petition is quite amazing in itself.

We have had some new and revived interest from publishers for the title, but it’s not something we’ve aggressively pursued just yet. n-Space is currently in the midst of closing three titles - 7 skus plus localizations - so we’re pretty swamped right now. We’ll start some more aggressive follow-up in the near future. I suspect we will have some interesting conversations. - n-Space president Dan O’Leary

There’s the proof right there…this petition is definitely working. Publishers are paying attention to campaign, and they can see that we’re interested in Winter.

Now that we’ve made a big first step, it’s time to promote Winter more than ever! The petition will continue on, and I’d really like to see you all sign it. We also have some other goals that we’re working towards, and I hope to bring you more good news this week. We are closer than ever before…so don’t let up now!

Huge thanks to Mr. O’Leary for taking the time out to talk to us. It is very much appreciated, and I’m delighted to see the great news. Of course, I have to give a thank-you to all of you guys as well. You’ve been spreading the word on this petition, and it’s definitely working. None of this would be possible without you. I can’t tell you how proud I am of all of you guys…I knew we could achieve great things by working with wonderful people like you.

Just remember…the fight isn’t over yet! Once again, I’ll keep you updated with new information as soon as I can. Big things are brewing!

alxbly

Feb 4 2009, 05:26 PM

Niniendowarrior and I were discussing just recently, I think we're both hoping this game gets an eventual release.

alxbly

Feb 4 2009, 05:26 PM

Mop_it_up

Feb 4 2009, 05:19 PM

Anyways, has anyone here heard of the game project called Winter? According to this source, publishers didn't want to pick it up because they aren't sure there's an audience for it on Wii...

It looks good. Niniendowarrior and I were discussing just recently, I think we're both hoping this game gets an eventual release.

niniendowarrior

Feb 4 2009, 05:41 PM

They should bloody hell bring it to the US. Just like those other games like Disaster: Day of Crisis, and Fatal Frame IV.

dataDyne

Feb 4 2009, 05:50 PM

Exciting times seem to be ahead for the Wii. I think it's safe to say that longtime Nintendo fans across the world are fed up with the way the Wii's catalogue has shaped up to be, and developers seem to be taking advantage of the demand for more hardcore games.

alxbly

Feb 4 2009, 06:02 PM

I can't believe you guys in the US are still missing out on Babysitting Party. It's a cruel, cruel world.

niniendowarrior

Feb 4 2009, 06:05 PM

Yeah. Especially when you consider No More Heroes 2, Sin and Punishment 2 and Punch Out. They are starting to take things a little bit seriously.

alxbly

Feb 4 2009, 06:12 PM

niniendowarrior

Feb 4 2009, 06:05 PM

Yeah. Especially when you consider No More Heroes 2, Sin and Punishment 2 and Punch Out. They are starting to take things a little bit seriously.

Whilst the sequels to No More Heroes and Sin and Punishment should be good, I still think Punch Out could go either way. It would be easy for Nintendo to make it an extended version of Wii Sports boxing (i.e. a simple game aimed at a casual market) to maximize sales.

I'm looking forward to seeing a Wiii-developed Pikmin game though (I know Miyamoto said recently that one was in development). And F-Zero must surely also be on the horizon... no announcement yet though.

Mop_it_up

Feb 4 2009, 06:00 PM

niniendowarrior

Feb 4 2009, 05:41 PM

They should bloody hell bring it to the US. Just like those other games like Disaster: Day of Crisis, and Fatal Frame IV.

Don't forget Captain Rainbow, that is a game I'd love to see released outside of Japan. Unfortunately I don't believe it will ever happen, even because of its title alone.

niniendowarrior

Feb 6 2009, 08:50 PM

I vaguely remember Captain Rainbow and I remember something very wacky and strange in a very Japanese way. I think chances of such weirdness getting to the US are rather slim.

alxbly

Feb 8 2009, 03:21 AM

Considering that the game is set in the US, I'm surprised that it wasn't released there first. Maybe they were "testing the waters" first by releasing it in Europe?