Disaster originally meant to be an “epic” game
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So, here’s something interesting. Monolithsoft, the developers of Disaster: Day of Crisis, was originally approached by Nintendo back in early 2006 and was asked if the team could deliver an epic game in nine months, the time at which Wii would launch. Monolith accepted the task as is already known, but the team eventually hit a bump in the road. The overall feel emanating from the game was that it simply wasn’t fun, as a large majority of the game was based on walking up to people and saving people with the push of a button.
It was at this time, in October/November of 2006 that it was decided to put the game on hold. The content up to that point was canned in favor of a new schedule/budget. The current elements of Disaster were considered and the development on the title was restarted.
Other news worth noting
– Developers began working on Disaster again in early 2007, following Nintendo’s approval
– 2006 build had very little waggle functions and used the classic controller – developers delayed it into 2008 so that the game could be rethought and add in waggle
– Developers want to make a sequel, but that will only happen based on sale numbers. However, Monolith is mainly an RPG developer, so the producer will probably want to make an RPG game instead.
A pretty bumpy road for Disaster, no doubt. Although, Nintendo would never let a game that they had a role in onto the market unless the game had some quality. It’s just a shame that the game isn’t selling terribly well at this point.
Hudson’s TGS lineup
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Fishing Master World Tour (Wii)
Marble Saga: Kororinpa (Wii)
Bomberman Ultra (PSN)
REDWOOD CITY, CA – October 1, 2008 – Hudson Entertainment, the North American publishing arm for HUDSON SOFT, today announced their lineup for the 2008 Tokyo Game Show taking place in Japan this month. The Hudson lineup includes newly announced Kororinpa 2 for Wii™, Bomberman Ultra for PlayStation® Network and Fishing Master World Tour for Wii. Hudson will be exhibiting at the show from October 9-12, 2008.
Information on each title that will be on the show floor is listed below. For more information on Hudson at TGS or any of these titles, please visit www.Hudsonentertainment.com.
Final Fantasy: Echoes of Time coming to Wii, DS
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Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Crystal Bearers may be lost in the Square Enix vaults for now, but that isn’t stopping the company from creating original Final Fantasy titles for the Wii and DS. That’s right – Square Enix has revealed in the newest issue of Shonen Jump that Final Fantasy: Echoes of Time will be launching for the Wii/DS next year in Japan.
– Charlotta is the main character of the story and it revolves around a crystal.
– Pollux Engine allows for Wii + DS to be played at the same time
– Those who play on the DS or Wii can play online with each other
– Miis can be transferred from Wii to DS
– Gameplay is different for the Wii/DS meaning you can use the stylus or Wii controller
– Release date: 1/29/09 – Japan
Thanks to Bob for the heads up!
New console, Wii HD, set to launch in 2011 say new sources
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While we’re all busy speculating about new DS redesign rumors, the next Wii system, Wii HD, may already be in development. According to John Davison, a well-known industry insider, Wii HD would hit the market in 2011. With Wii HD, Nintendo would be putting “a greater emphasis on digitally distributed and backwardly compatible content” in addition to a graphical overhaul. Davison suggests that R&D costs at Nintendo have been rising, thus that issue would be something Nintendo would fix with Wii HD.
New Monster Hunter 3 Famitsu scans, confirmed for 2009 in Japan
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And as was mentioned above, the game has been confirmed for an 09 release in Japan.
Famitsu review scores
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Kawaii Koinu DS 2 (NDS, MTO): 7 / 7 / 6 / 7 – (27/40)
Snoopy DS: Snoopy to Nakama Tachi ni Ai ni Ikou! (NDS, Square Enix): 7 / 6 / 6 / 5 – (24/40)
Macross Ace Frontier (PSP, Bandai Namco): 8 / 9 / 9 / 7 – (33/40)
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (Wii, Activision): 8 / 8 / 7 / 6 – (29/40)
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed (PS2, Activision): 7 / 8 / 6 / 6 – (27/4
Famitsu news
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– Destiny Links (DS)
Publisher: Bandai Namco
Developer: Bec (Credits to fushi)
– Action RPG
– Another Time Another Leaf/Reef (DS)
Publisher: Arc System Works
Developer: ?
– Klonoa ?door to phantomile?(Wii)
Publisher: Bandai Namco
Developer: Bandai Namco
– Dec 4th 4800yen
– Remake
– Cell shaded graphics
– Wii remote NES style controls
– Valhalla Knights: Eldar Saga (Wii)
Publisher: Marvelous
Developer: ?
– Action RPG
– Wifi Multi play
Spyborgs absent from TGS, might not ship in Japan
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“Nope. No TGS showing. We haven’t decided yet whether it’s going to ship in Japan… that determination won’t be made for several more weeks so showing it at a Japan consumer show doesn’t make a lot of sense. Don’t worry… you won’t be able to miss it when it resurfaces.” – Christian Svensson, Corporate Officer/VP of Strategic Planning & Business Development
As we already know, Spyborgs is going through a big overhaul and it looks like Capcom has completed some major changes. Capcom has been pretty selective of where its latest titles it will release, but I suppose that it’s just a matter of whether or not the company believes the specific game is suited for certain territories.
