The rumors have been flying for months. From the outrageous (some actually thought we were bought by Disney, which was quite funny), to the right on (our forums pieced together all the clues from the last issue), the time has come to lay all rumors to rest. The November cover is indeed, Disney Epic Mickey, coming exclusively to the Nintendo Wii from Junction Point and Disney Interactive Studios.
wow i can't believe they banned you on gaf.
looks like i might face the banhammer as well lol
This is weird because there was this thread about the game many months ago and I remember saying I was disappointed the concept art wouldn't be doable on the Wii.
Isn't this old news? Or am I just having deja vu
People actually think something like this would sell on the Xbox360 or PS3? lawl
It's on Wii, and Wii sucks. I also remember the last Warren Spector game I played that was developed with a focus on more popular, underpowered systems.
Yes, I remember that Deus Ex IW point from when I made it first. You're still judging the game without knowing anything about it except for the concept art (which you like) and the hardware it's running on. That's really lame, dude.
invisible war was such a pile of shit that it damn near invalidates all of spector's previous work
You're also a fan of sliding your dick in and out of the PS3's disc drive. Invalidates your opinion.
I like the concept art based on proper rendition, loathe the platform and have less than great confidence in the director. That's plenty of reason to be judgmental of the game.
Well, I can't tell you what you should or shouldn't use as criteria for judgment.
You're also a fan of sliding your dick in and out of the PS3's disc drive. Invalidates your opinion.
That cover is hot fire.
I'm still interested in what comes of this, but the fact that the wicked concept art isn't going to be used to its full potential is pretty heart breaking.
I agree, it's quite unfortunate that it's not a PC exclusive, but those are getting so rare from the big companies these days. :'(
Wasn't Thief Deadly Shadows pretty good? I always wanted to try that out.
What was Warren Spector's involvement in Ultima 6 and 7?Ruining dreams
oh boy, hot-topic-meets-mickey game goes to the platform owned by the most girls and manchildren
shokku
So once this bombs they'll put it on real systems, right?
"Epic Mickey." LOL.
Isn't that what Kingdom Hearts already is?
Don't cookie cutter it, everything mewthree made was shit.
I'm still interested in what comes of this, but the fact that the wicked concept art isn't going to be used to its full potential is pretty heart breaking.
You're also a fan of sliding your dick in and out of the PS3's disc drive. Invalidates your opinion.
If the game is designed well and uses the strengths of the system to its advantage, how is that at all a bad thing? If this looks as well as Galaxy and has a fun concept, it should be great.
You're also a fan of sliding your dick in and out of the PS3's disc drive. Invalidates your opinion.
If the game is designed well and uses the strengths of the system to its advantage, how is that at all a bad thing? If this looks as well as Galaxy and has a fun concept, it should be great.
Sliding your dick in and out of your sister doesn't make you the expert on the subject.
Don't cookie cutter it, everything mewthree made was shit.
Gameplay programming on Up (PS3, 360 and Wii) and UI stuff for Spongebob Truth or Square (360 and Wii).
Up turned out ok, although everyone wishes games had more time, especially when Pixar bumped up the release 2 months earlier than planned. The game was short was the biggest complaint, which I'm fine with. I just wish the cave level or Kevin chase scene made it in. None of the reviews bitched about anything I worked on, which made me feel good. It was vastly improved from Wall-E, which I had no hand in.
I have less faith in Spongebob. But once again, any of the complaints won't be in things I worked on.
The studio didn't get shut down, yet, but I DID get laid off in August because we lost a project and let's be honest, the economy is terrible.
I have a new job now, though.
I wanted to play the Up game after seeing the movie. Disappointed to hear the Kevin chase was left out :(
Why is the name "M3wThr33" so familiar to me? Hmm, "#K&P" doesn't have any meaning for you, does it?
I'm still interested in what comes of this, but the fact that the wicked concept art isn't going to be used to its full potential is pretty heart breaking.Only the most autistic of the Nintendo fans would pretend like they wouldn't want this on more powerful hardware.
I'm still interested in what comes of this, but the fact that the wicked concept art isn't going to be used to its full potential is pretty heart breaking.Only the most autistic of the Nintendo fans would pretend like they wouldn't want this on more powerful hardware.
Why would I want it on a platform I don't own ???spoiler (click to show/hide)I really don't care about mickey mouse games either way[close]
I wonder at what point, 26 bannings is ok. I mean, if the community has a response to such a game, why are they censored for it. It's not like one person was acting out, but a large group share the feeling.
I wonder at what point, 26 bannings is ok. I mean, if the community has a response to such a game, why are they censored for it. It's not like one person was acting out, but a large group share the feeling.
A large group of people trolling doesn't mean you say trolling is now okay. It just means you have a messageboard full of trolls.
Oh bug off. Expressing disappointment and disinterest due to platform is hardly trolling. And even if it was, lighten the fuck up about it. I don't particularly care if I get banned, but the flat "ban for anyone who" routine is just drab shit.
That being said I would have banned all those people and more. If Epic Mickey coming to the Wii is sad to you then keep it to yourself.
That being said I would have banned all those people and more. If Epic Mickey coming to the Wii is sad to you then keep it to yourself.And again, there's really nothing off with expressing discontentment with platform exclusivity. It takes an especially dull and sterile view to consider a heartfelt "god damn it, it's on Wii? I wish it wasn't" to be dissenting behavior worthy of a banishment. Good for them, I guess.
Exclusive games exist. They always have. And they always will. We all know we want them on other systems. Stating the obvious adds nothing to the thread and in fact encourages the worst behavior out of people as they start attacking the specific platform.
Exclusive games exist. They always have. And they always will. We all know we want them on other systems. Stating the obvious adds nothing to the thread and in fact encourages the worst behavior out of people as they start attacking the specific platform.
It adds a human element to it, for sure, but that's evidently no longer desirable in that suffocatingly narrow and sterile environment. The status of this particular game was hinted at but never confirmed, so some held out hope that it would be at the very least a multiplatform game. Those people then expressing disappointment may not add anything to the discussion, but it's an honest reaction, and one you would probably find in any real life situation. And it certainly not something that I'd without scrutiny slap a month ban on. There is a difference between that, and continuous griping about it in that and future threads.
How much was a ticket? Around $50?
http://www.tokyodisneyresort.co.jp/tdr/english/plan/ticket/index.html
Hmm. $47-$58. Like the cost of a game, only more epic.
This game sounds pretty awesome. Shame it's not in HD, but maybe Wii HD will be out by then anyway?
Price was never a barrier holding back Wii popularity, especially to the new market they acquired. I've NEVER heard someone say the Wii is too expensive. They never cared.
Fingers crossed, eh.
I think that image quality is the main thing holding Nintendo back right now (online gaming is another one, but it's not the big deal that HD is), and they're gonna see sales tank until they realise this. Throw in HD and the system instantly becomes appealing to devs too as they now have 3 platforms they can release the same game on.
It would still probably do better on Wii no matter what the premise. It's Disney and Mickey Fuckin' Mouse, just the name and properties linked should be a greenlight for success on a platform that primarily caters to a family market. Can't really say that would happen were it to release on the 360.
Fingers crossed, eh.
I think that image quality is the main thing holding Nintendo back right now (online gaming is another one, but it's not the big deal that HD is), and they're gonna see sales tank until they realise this. Throw in HD and the system instantly becomes appealing to devs too as they now have 3 platforms they can release the same game on.
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I like you dude, because usually you're a rational guy. I'll just say that the majority of consumers don't care about HD and they don't care about online social networks in their games. The main thing holding the wii back is moving its consumers beyond the pack-in Wii Sports to whats on the shelves. Its so weird when I talk to 3 or 4 different people and I get the same response of "just mariokart and wiisports mostly" Although I talked to a girl who also played Endless Ocean and that was a good geek out moment.
Fingers crossed, eh.
I think that image quality is the main thing holding Nintendo back right now (online gaming is another one, but it's not the big deal that HD is), and they're gonna see sales tank until they realise this. Throw in HD and the system instantly becomes appealing to devs too as they now have 3 platforms they can release the same game on.
Wii sucks
Fingers crossed, eh.
I think that image quality is the main thing holding Nintendo back right now (online gaming is another one, but it's not the big deal that HD is), and they're gonna see sales tank until they realise this. Throw in HD and the system instantly becomes appealing to devs too as they now have 3 platforms they can release the same game on.
You mean HD like just upscaling to 720p? Cause that won't likely make a difference in developers' eyes, since the issue has more to deal with Wii being at least 10 times weaker, hardware-wise than the other two.
Fingers crossed, eh.
I think that image quality is the main thing holding Nintendo back right now (online gaming is another one, but it's not the big deal that HD is), and they're gonna see sales tank until they realise this. Throw in HD and the system instantly becomes appealing to devs too as they now have 3 platforms they can release the same game on.
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I like you dude, because usually you're a rational guy. I'll just say that the majority of consumers don't care about HD and they don't care about online social networks in their games. The main thing holding the wii back is moving its consumers beyond the pack-in Wii Sports to whats on the shelves. Its so weird when I talk to 3 or 4 different people and I get the same response of "just mariokart and wiisports mostly" Although I talked to a girl who also played Endless Ocean and that was a good geek out moment.
But that's the exception, not the rule.
It seems like the revelation that Epic Mickey would be a Wii exclusive may have come too soon. Many have noted that while the Game Informer teaser page once claimed the game was "coming exclusively" for the Wii, all references to that exclusivity have been removed. Junction Point may be considering other options for the game, but we won't know for sure until the company gives official word.
As for what other consoles the game could come to, the PlayStation 3 seems like an apt pick. Its wand offers functionality similar to the Wii remote and it's due out before the game is set to hit. Natal is also a possibility, though it seems more based on full-body movement than pointer-like accuracy, so a game like Epic Mickey may not be ideal for it.
http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3176386QuoteIt seems like the revelation that Epic Mickey would be a Wii exclusive may have come too soon. Many have noted that while the Game Informer teaser page once claimed the game was "coming exclusively" for the Wii, all references to that exclusivity have been removed. Junction Point may be considering other options for the game, but we won't know for sure until the company gives official word.
As for what other consoles the game could come to, the PlayStation 3 seems like an apt pick. Its wand offers functionality similar to the Wii remote and it's due out before the game is set to hit. Natal is also a possibility, though it seems more based on full-body movement than pointer-like accuracy, so a game like Epic Mickey may not be ideal for it.
they took it down because people where complaining that it's a wii exclusive? that doesn't make any sense whatsoever
I'll agree there is an honest difference between "damn I wish this came to my system" versus "oh it's coming to the shitty Wii".
HOW ABOUT USING A CONTROLLER YOU DICKS
OKAMI DID IT WITH A CONTROLLER!
Isn't it brush based? Doesn't seem like a regular controller is even an option.
so many tears. :lol
it's just a platform folks, i don't see how this makes epic mickey any less interesting.
so many tears. :lol
it's just a platform folks, i don't see how this makes epic mickey any less interesting.
Would you want to play Uncharted on the Wii?
Looks like shit
:wtfLooks like shit
Yeah, like some Sega game
Why is this game called epic again?
Lookst like the game takes place in a box.
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Ugly
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Ugly
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Ugly
HOW ABOUT USING A CONTROLLER YOU DICKS
Isn't it brush based? Doesn't seem like a regular controller is even an option.
HOW ABOUT USING A CONTROLLER YOU DICKS
Isn't it brush based? Doesn't seem like a regular controller is even an option.
Scans dont show anything you couldn't do without a controller. I have been vindicated.
HOW ABOUT USING A CONTROLLER YOU DICKS
Isn't it brush based? Doesn't seem like a regular controller is even an option.
Scans dont show anything you couldn't do without a controller. I have been vindicated.
HOW ABOUT USING A CONTROLLER YOU DICKS
Isn't it brush based? Doesn't seem like a regular controller is even an option.
Scans dont show anything you couldn't do without a controller. I have been vindicated.
- use the Wiimote to paint in buildings, platforms and more
- swipe away enemies with the Wiimote when using paint thinner
- create/destroy the world as you go along
Well, I'm going to Disneyland for my birthday next Tuesday, so I can't say much about being a manchild... >_> Or can I?
HOW ABOUT USING A CONTROLLER YOU DICKS
Isn't it brush based? Doesn't seem like a regular controller is even an option.
Scans dont show anything you couldn't do without a controller. I have been vindicated.
- use the Wiimote to paint in buildings, platforms and more
okamiQuote
- swipe away enemies with the Wiimote when using paint thinner
nothing a button couldn't handle betterQuote- create/destroy the world as you go along
wat, you're already running out of legit responses?
HOW ABOUT USING A CONTROLLER YOU DICKS
Isn't it brush based? Doesn't seem like a regular controller is even an option.
Scans dont show anything you couldn't do without a controller. I have been vindicated.
- use the Wiimote to paint in buildings, platforms and more
okamiQuote
- swipe away enemies with the Wiimote when using paint thinner
nothing a button couldn't handle betterQuote- create/destroy the world as you go along
wat, you're already running out of legit responses?
I'm bored and was copy/pasting stuff.
I have no kids.Well, I'm going to Disneyland for my birthday next Tuesday, so I can't say much about being a manchild... >_> Or can I?Well you are going for your kids' sake, right?
"it looks like early 90s fmv!!!!"
-himuro, being wrong about literally everything ever
"it looks like early 90s fmv!!!!"
-himuro, being wrong about literally everything ever
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Ugly
"it looks like early 90s fmv!!!!"
-himuro, being wrong about literally everything ever
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vs
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Annihilated.
WOW
SO DARK
"it looks like early 90s fmv!!!!"
-himuro, being wrong about literally everything ever
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vs
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Annihilated.
wow an awkward shot of mickey crouching that still literally looks better than anything you've posted because it's not ugly nurb shit, good jon himu
*posts a bunch of psx and n64 games for no reason*
WOW
SO DARK
and mature!
steampunk, brahs!
mickey has as much shading and shadows as they do. Probably more, but not much. You can say it's an awkward shot, but it still doesn't take away from the fact it looks absolutely disgusting for a game made on the most popular console out right now that's not the ps2, 2010. The complete lack of shading and shadows really put it on par with that FF6 N64 shot.
I also can't think of a single good looking wii 3d game that had good pr screenshots. Maybe brawl. Corruption screen grabs looked like a hot mess until its on your system running.
God how long has he been working on this?Deus Ex was 2000. :D
The last game that was 100% Warren's was on the same grade of hardware so I guess little has changed :-*
2001 PC = Gamecube = Wii
Making Oswald the villian is just proof of Spector's brilliance.
Making Oswald the villian is just proof of Spector's brilliance.
Oswald's not actually the real villain, apparently. The Phantom Blot took over the world of forgotten Disney characters after Mickey accidentally ruined it, and Oswald is in exile and seemingly hates Mickey for destroying his world and having the glamorous life that Oswald was deprived of. So he and his wife are trying to survive in this "Wasteland" and Oswald has gone kinda insane, trying to recreate Mickey's life for himself with Oswald-themed stuff and robotic versions of Mickey's friends to be his own.
I'll hold off on dissing the game's graphics any further until I see it motion. We knew it's gonna be a Wii game so it'd be stupid to expect something technologically groundbreaking. I guess the concept art just threw me off, they were amazing. What I'm seeing in the released screens, however, cannot be farther from what I was expecting stylistically. The only thing "dark" about it is the color palette.Pretty much. The concept art was beautiful and haunting, but these shots look nothing like the artwork. Basically looks like Kingdom Hearts to me.
duckman if u don't shut up i am going to turn into scorpion and throw a harpoon
:bow the Phantom Blot :bow2
:bow Floyd Gottfredson :bow2
:bow Anyone who knows who Gottfredson actually is :bow2
Shame it's still not possible to enjoy Crysis at 1080p/60fps/DX10/Very High. :\God how long has he been working on this?Deus Ex was 2000. :D
The last game that was 100% Warren's was on the same grade of hardware so I guess little has changed :-*
2001 PC = Gamecube = Wii
I remember playing that at release and not quite having enough memory to really allow for a smooth experience at all times. Whenever an explosion would trigger the game would seize up for a second before returning to normal. I always used to think "man, those explosions must be so awesome", but when I played the game a couple years later on a faster machine, I was disappointed to find that, no, they were not actually awesome. I'm so glad stuttering is nearly a thing of the past. The last game I remember really suffering from it was the original 2004 release of Half-Life 2 on PCs of that day and age.
The stuttering might as well be a thing of the past because the last taxing PC game was Crysis back in 2007.
Making Oswald the villian is just proof of Spector's brilliance.
Oswald's not actually the real villain, apparently. The Phantom Blot took over the world of forgotten Disney characters after Mickey accidentally ruined it, and Oswald is in exile and seemingly hates Mickey for destroying his world and having the glamorous life that Oswald was deprived of. So he and his wife are trying to survive in this "Wasteland" and Oswald has gone kinda insane, trying to recreate Mickey's life for himself with Oswald-themed stuff and robotic versions of Mickey's friends to be his own.
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The complete lack of shading and shadows really put it on par with that FF6 N64 shot.
This came out in 2001 btw...and ran at a rock solid 60 fps (which I doubt we'll see with this Mickey game).
kingdom hearts is shit and you know it.Total failure :lol
Bu-bu-bu waggle!
(never revelant)
Bu-bu-bu Spector!
(irrevelant since Deus Ex: Invisible War)
Bu-bu-bu Disney!
(there's Kingdom Hearts)
I love Kingdom Hearts and even I can tell you this game will be a better representation of the Disney worlds and characters.
even though i hate the kh series, i want it to come to the wii solely for the meltdowns. :drake
Why? It's not like it'll look any worse than the first three games.
Why? It's not like it'll look any worse than the first three games.
The last main KH game was released in 2005. I want progression. Something nfags don't seem to care about.
I really don't see how PS3 HD graphics will benefit a game like KH where half the game is based on cartoons.
Why? It's not like it'll look any worse than the first three games.
The last main KH game was released in 2005. I want progression. Something nfags don't seem to care about.
I really don't see how PS3 HD graphics will benefit a game like KH where half the game is based on cartoons.
Cinematic qtes are the worst invention ever.God of War did it right.
So nfags are now downplaying KH?
Didn't you beg for KH3 for Wii for like forever?
:lol
Epic Mickey was originally for 360/PS3
Spector told ONM: "The reality is that we started Wii development in 2008, but before that we were a PC, PS3, and 360 title."
"It's burned in my brain - Graham Hopper [Disney Interactive boss] pulled me into my office one day and said 'What does it take to deliver on the goals we have for this product? And I said, well, you need enough time and enough money to be competitive. And it'd be awfully nice if we could focus on one platform."
"At that time we were talking about a Wii port and I was begging people - no, we can't just port to the Wii, it's not going to work. It needs to be its own game. A lot of the design ideas just won't work on the Wii, we need to give the Wii its dues. Graham looked at me and said 'What do you think about a Wii exclusive?' And I went 'Holy cow - yeah!'"
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PARTY TIEM
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Spring 2010Wiki puts the release date at october actually.
It looks like Spongebob Squarepants: Battle for Bikini Bottom on the Gamecube.
smh @ Wii
alright i admit the graphics are poopy
still, spector :bow2
alright i admit the graphics are poopy
still, spector :bow2
Again, the last time Spector was all "Holy cow - yeah" about developing for a shittier, more popular platform, we got unified ammo, shit performance and limited environments.
Wow! It looks exactly like Playstation-era CG!
The graphics look just like Rayman 2 on the Dreamcast
Why? It's not like it'll look any worse than the first three games.
The last main KH game was released in 2005. I want progression. Something nfags don't seem to care about.
I really don't see how PS3 HD graphics will benefit a game like KH where half the game is based on cartoons.
The graphics look just like Rayman 2 on the Dreamcast
It isn't really fair to compare Mickey to the best platformer of all time. :bow
God Mickey looks shitty.
This is the DIABLO III MUST BE DARK AND ANGSTY bitchfest of 2009.
The screens Crushed posted look pretty good.
"At that time we were talking about a Wii port and I was begging people - no, we can't just port to the Wii, it's not going to work. It needs to be its own game. A lot of the design ideas just won't work on the Wii, we need to give the Wii its dues. Graham looked at me and said 'What do you think about a Wii exclusive?' And I went 'Holy cow - yeah!'"
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wow. just wow. the gameplay opportunities. aa wrong about everything yet again? seems so...
The screens Crushed posted look pretty good.
LULZ
Quote"At that time we were talking about a Wii port and I was begging people - no, we can't just port to the Wii, it's not going to work. It needs to be its own game. A lot of the design ideas just won't work on the Wii, we need to give the Wii its dues. Graham looked at me and said 'What do you think about a Wii exclusive?' And I went 'Holy cow - yeah!'"
WARREN. WARREN. WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARREN!
What gameplay possiblities? Looks like he's gonna be running around wacking guys like every other D-grade mascot platformer.
What gameplay possiblities? Looks like he's gonna be running around wacking guys like every other D-grade mascot platformer.
Actually the game is supposed to revolve around changing the world, choosing different styles of platforming paths, and talking to NPCs. ???
What gameplay possiblities? Looks like he's gonna be running around wacking guys like every other D-grade mascot platformer.
Actually the game is supposed to revolve around changing the world, choosing different styles of platforming paths, and talking to NPCs. ???
seriously is wii just completely incapable of doing textures or whatThey're still hiring and I know they're looking for a texture programmer, specifically. I laughed when I heard that yesterday.
seriously is wii just completely incapable of doing textures or whatThey're still hiring and I know they're looking for a texture programmer, specifically. I laughed when I heard that yesterday.
There's something very amusing about certain EB denizens being disappointed that their highly anticipated mascot platformer won't be as 'dark' as they hoped, now that it's on the Wii.
but it's odd that they would then use that environment to showcase the game.That's my biggest concern. It's as if what they're showing off when it sounds like they restarted development for the Wii and really are sucking at optimizing for it.