Epic Mickey Wii / Fall 2010
10-05-09, 02:43 PM
#51
DVD Talk Hero
10-05-09, 02:46 PM
#53
DVD Talk Legend
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Re: Epic Mickey Wii / Fall 2010
But the general consensus is that Warren Spector knows what he's doing with this project.
10-05-09, 03:46 PM
#56
DVD Talk Godfather
Re: Epic Mickey Wii / Fall 2010
I'm not personally offended. 
I just find it funny that people here always bitch about theirs Wiis collecting dust and then when it gets a great looking exclusive, they bitch that it's not on the Xbox.
Okay. I can count on one hand how many games could only be done with HD graphics.
Zero.
I just find it funny that people here always bitch about theirs Wiis collecting dust and then when it gets a great looking exclusive, they bitch that it's not on the Xbox.
Okay. I can count on one hand how many games could only be done with HD graphics.
Zero.
So how did that Dead Rising port turn out? Sure it can be done on a last gen console but only at the cost of removing everything that makes the game fun.
And sorry, Bioshock would not have been the same experience on the original Xbox/PS2/Wii. May be the same gameplay wise but the experience would be totally different. Larger more realistic immersive worlds coupled with surround sound enhance gameplay. What about all these current gen ports that end up being rail shooters?
Also you aren't you jumping the gun on "great looking?" I may be jumping the gun myself but in three years the Wii has yet to deliver a game that looks as good as the concept art posted above. I guess we might find out soon if we get some screenshots though.
10-05-09, 04:03 PM
#57
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10-05-09, 04:15 PM
#58
DVD Talk Godfather
Re: Epic Mickey Wii / Fall 2010
Why are you so personally offended when anyone on this board wants the best looking & sounding game possible? Based on the concept art the game could have some kick ass set pieces, but I'm not holding my breath. As for Wiimote functionality you can probably count on one hand how many games(non mini-game collections) could only be done with the Wii controller.
Pixy reminds me of the indie music fan for games.
10-05-09, 04:19 PM
#59
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Epic Mickey Wii / Fall 2010
I don't think it's fair use SMG as an example because it stuck pretty close to the Mario 3D platformer formula.
This is a new IP and idea and it has the ability to really embrace the Wii's uniqueness.
I don't think there's a target demo for this yet. Yes, it's Mickey, but it looks dark (so far). Even scary. I'm not sure if that'll actually translate to the actual game. I'm not saying "mature", but it doesn't look like Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and I doubt TMBG will do the songs.
This is a new IP and idea and it has the ability to really embrace the Wii's uniqueness.
I don't think there's a target demo for this yet. Yes, it's Mickey, but it looks dark (so far). Even scary. I'm not sure if that'll actually translate to the actual game. I'm not saying "mature", but it doesn't look like Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and I doubt TMBG will do the songs.
10-05-09, 04:28 PM
#60
DVD Talk Legend
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Re: Something to tide you over until Kingdom Hearts III?
http://gameinformer.com/b/features/a...ollection.aspx
Eh, it's not much.
They'll be spilling more information over the course of October though.
Oh, crap.
Eh, it's not much.
They'll be spilling more information over the course of October though.
Oh, crap.
10-05-09, 04:35 PM
#61
DVD Talk Godfather
Re: Something to tide you over until Kingdom Hearts III?
I don't think it's fair use SMG as an example because it stuck pretty close to the Mario 3D platformer formula.
This is a new IP and idea and it has the ability to really embrace the Wii's uniqueness.
I don't think there's a target demo for this yet. Yes, it's Mickey, but it looks dark (so far). Even scary. I'm not sure if that'll actually translate to the actual game. I'm not saying "mature", but it doesn't look like Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and I doubt TMBG will do the songs.
This is a new IP and idea and it has the ability to really embrace the Wii's uniqueness.
I don't think there's a target demo for this yet. Yes, it's Mickey, but it looks dark (so far). Even scary. I'm not sure if that'll actually translate to the actual game. I'm not saying "mature", but it doesn't look like Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and I doubt TMBG will do the songs.
http://gameinformer.com/b/features/a...ollection.aspx
Eh, it's not much.
They'll be spilling more information over the course of October though.
Oh, crap.
Eh, it's not much.
They'll be spilling more information over the course of October though.
Oh, crap.
You introduce a ton of cool new games but seem to scoff at a lot of mainstream stuff 
10-05-09, 04:46 PM
#62
DVD Talk Legend
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10-05-09, 04:48 PM
#63
DVD Talk Legend
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Re: Epic Mickey Wii / Fall 2010
Here's Game Informer's Epic Mickey portal:
http://gameinformer.com/mag/mickey.aspx
Future dates to look forward to:
October 9th
October 12th
October 15th
October 19th
October 23rd
October 26th
October 28th
http://gameinformer.com/mag/mickey.aspx
Future dates to look forward to:
October 9th
October 12th
October 15th
October 19th
October 23rd
October 26th
October 28th
10-06-09, 10:56 AM
#64
DVD Talk Legend
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Re: Epic Mickey Wii / Fall 2010
Here are some tidbits from the Eurogamer.
Epic Mickey is a tale about the 'forgotten' Disney stars: the rides, the characters, the lesser-known cartoons. When nobody any longer cares, they are cast into a dark void; a forgotten world of broken machines and bitter personalities - a bit like Sid's bedroom in Toy Story, but without the friendly furnishings.
This forgotten world is run by Oswald the Rabbit. He was Disney's first creation, made long before Mickey Mouse, and his jealousy of the newcomer has fermented for years. Now, finally, Oswald is ready for revenge.
He unleashes The Phantom Blot to wipe out Mickey and his cartoon world. The Blot pollutes the Disney universe with sticky black ink that makes colours run and fade (as seen on the Game Informer cover), so it's up to Mickey to restore peace and order. And this is where his tools come in.
Mickey has to draw and scribble his way through levels, mending broken bridges by applying the right colour paint or peering through walls after applying thinner. He can even clear rubble from his path by erasing parts of the world.
Our source told us Epic Mickey is a game about thinking and artwork - laterally considering your environment in order to overcome puzzles.
On top of that is a healthy dose of exploration, plus Mickey will be getting "his first makeover in years". "That's why no one's seen his face yet," our source explained, "But he's far more retro than you've seen him for years."
This forgotten world is run by Oswald the Rabbit. He was Disney's first creation, made long before Mickey Mouse, and his jealousy of the newcomer has fermented for years. Now, finally, Oswald is ready for revenge.
He unleashes The Phantom Blot to wipe out Mickey and his cartoon world. The Blot pollutes the Disney universe with sticky black ink that makes colours run and fade (as seen on the Game Informer cover), so it's up to Mickey to restore peace and order. And this is where his tools come in.
Mickey has to draw and scribble his way through levels, mending broken bridges by applying the right colour paint or peering through walls after applying thinner. He can even clear rubble from his path by erasing parts of the world.
Our source told us Epic Mickey is a game about thinking and artwork - laterally considering your environment in order to overcome puzzles.
On top of that is a healthy dose of exploration, plus Mickey will be getting "his first makeover in years". "That's why no one's seen his face yet," our source explained, "But he's far more retro than you've seen him for years."
10-06-09, 11:00 AM
#65
DVD Talk Godfather
Re: Epic Mickey Wii / Fall 2010
That sounds pretty cool, and smart use of the Wii remote as a paint brush. Hopefully the execution is as good as the premise. Sweet plot too 
10-06-09, 11:09 AM
#68
DVD Talk God
Re: Epic Mickey Wii / Fall 2010
sounds cool
10-06-09, 11:45 AM
#73
DVD Talk Godfather
Re: Something to tide you over until Kingdom Hearts III?
Great premise. I hated Mario Sunshine which this sounds eerily familar, but on the flipside LOVED Okami.
I'm looking forward to Mickey's redesign. He's been pretty stagnant but that hasn't been a bad thing. I just hope they don't go with the 50's era where you could see in his ears.
Apparently that was a good call.
I'm looking forward to Mickey's redesign. He's been pretty stagnant but that hasn't been a bad thing. I just hope they don't go with the 50's era where you could see in his ears.
Apparently that was a good call.
Last edited by Michael Corvin; 10-06-09 at 11:47 AM.
10-06-09, 11:48 AM
#74
DVD Talk Hero
Re: Epic Mickey Wii / Fall 2010
Sunshine had physical paint everywhere you had to clean up. This sounds more like you're in a world defined by paint and artwork and you'll be physically changing the world through your actions.
I do like the idea of forgotten characters and properties. Like being inside The Nothing from They Neverending Story.
I do like the idea of forgotten characters and properties. Like being inside The Nothing from They Neverending Story.
