“We are working on several projects, both multi-platform as well as single-platform titles for the Wii which you will hear a lot more about very soon.” – Factor 5 president Julian Eggebrecht
So, we’re finally going to hear about Kid Icarus…Right?!
“The Wii version is non-existent. It’s just not a platform that we developed this game for…We knew we could do justice to a DS version,” he explained, “[one] that wouldn’t feel like some sort of watered down lame excuse of a port; it would really feel like its own standalone Prince of Persia property. And that was really important to us. We didn’t want to do a port on the DS — we wanted to do a standalone, unique experience that continued the overall story that this new Prince of Persia game is trying to setup…I hope that we will see another Prince of Persia game on the Wii. Because when I [produced Wii Prince of Persia title] Rival Swords, I really liked the way the Prince’s movement translated to the Wii controls. I think that it’s really kind of a natural fit.” – Prince of Persia producer Ben Mattes
The Prince of Persia game for the DS actually looks pretty impressive, but it’s a shame that there are no plans to bring the latest title to the Wii. As Mr. Mattes stated though, something could happen in the future.
– Ibuki (main character) fights Gigant in the trailer
– Yui and Ibuki are trying to tame the giants
– weak points on giants must be attacked
– Gigant isn’t the only giant
– 130+ missions
– story missions and free play
– both modes can be played with up to 4 people
Metal Slug 7 for Nintendo DS™ Detonates in Stores on November 18, 2008
Includes Special Bonus Disc Containing Exclusive Wallpaper and Game Trailers
Glendale, CA – November 17, 2008 – Ignition Entertainment Ltd., a UTV Enterprise, a worldwide publisher and developer of videogames, in conjunction SNK Playmore is pleased to announce that Metal Slug 7 for Nintendo DS™ is confirmed to blast into retail stores nationwide on November 18, 2008. Along with the fast-paced 2-D shooting action for which the franchise has been widely renowned, as a gift to fans, a special bonus disc offering exclusive wallpaper and game trailers, is also included in the package.
“Adding a premium extra to the game is our way of saying thank you to the fans who have given so much loyal support and dedication to the Metal Slug series throughout the years,” said Ajay Chadha, President of Ignition Entertainment. “We hope that Metal Slug 7 lovers are as excited as we are about this upcoming release!”
Videos
Wii Music Tips 1: The Basics
My Animal Crossing Story 1
Personal Trainer: Cooking – Dad Cooks Lasagna
Rayman Raving Rabbids TV Party Video 5
Strong Bad Episode 4: Dangeresque 3 Video
Target Toss Pro: Bags Info Video
Wii Music: This Week’s Music Videos 2
Helix Review Video
Digest Video
Demos (Expire 11/23)
Personal Trainer: Cooking – Lasagna Demo
Walt Disney Pictures Bolt Demo
Prince of Persia: The Fallen King Demo
Kung Fu Panda: Legendary Warriors
TouchMaster 2
VC
Forgotten Worlds – 23
Space Invaders: The Original Game – 19
WiiWare
Strong Bad Episode 4 – 321
Target Toss Pro: Bags – 303
“Well, certainly, I feel there are titles that should make that group [hardcore crowd] stand up and pay attention next year. If you look at something like ‘The Conduit,’ that’s really pushing the edge of graphic capabilities on the Wii and doing things that people didn’t think were possible. And I think, one, that makes other developers stand up and take notice. And two, that makes consumers say, “Huh. Maybe there’s something to this.” Or if you look at ‘Mad World’ [you can see] just the sheer creativity of that graphic style and the impact of the black and the white and the red. I think that next year you’re going to see the tide turn a little bit, in terms of people realizing that the Wii can have something of interest for everybody. I would assume that a title like ‘Sin & Punishment’ — and bringing that [intellectual property] to the U.S. for the first time — would start to get at that action-seeking, thrill-seeking need that that audience has. “Punch-Out,” while it may be more of a Nintendo fanboy [kind of game], still, I think, gets at that need for action.” – Cammie Dunaway, executive v.p. of sales and marketing, Nintendo of America
Cammie definitely has a point here. The Conduit, MadWorld, Sin and Punishment 2, and Punch-Out all have the possibility of appealing to the hardcore audience. Plus, for the most part, we don’t even know what lies in the pipeline for the second-half of 2009.
