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Retro Studios Hires Uncharted 3, Darksiders Artists. Crunch Time "This Year"
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Why can't we have all 4 after Retro works on it's own IP?
Shalashaska161
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Hopefully whatever they're making will be shown at e3 along with WiiU. Get hype guys!
Fourth Storm
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Quite the opposite. I'm loathing the teeny love story being told in SS as I play it. And not gore, but they would be open to having a character who focuses on other weapons besides the sword, kinda like how SotN expanded on how a Castlevania protagonist played. Having it in "dark times" and telling of a quest which fate doomed? Could be done right. I'd like to see a focus on more vast overworld exploration through lush forests and other terrains rather than needing a certain number of proper "dungeons."
And hopefully, the Darksiders artist is a sign of a more stylized character design. I wouldn't want to see any existing franchise taken in an ultra-realistic direction (save Metroid, but hopefully they're not working on that).
BengaBenga
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The fact that he sees it as his crowning achievement can imo only mean Zelda.
Hero of Legend
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NOICE! 
I would like to see what they can do with Zelda on Wii U, but I certainly would like to see EAD go something akin to the HdD demo, we know it won't be TP-style, so who knows.
But I think Star Fox fits them the most, plus that's another parallel to Rare; Rare made SFA as well. Retro + SF + Wii U = Epic beyond preportions.
But I'd also KILL for a new IP, come on nintendo, let 'em really cut loose!
Also, this kinda makes me think these are sorta "replacements" for the Armature folks that left, they were AAA folks, these are AAA folks, I don't know if whoever took over the Armature folks had such pedigrees, but these guys certainly do!
Nice to see some Red Fly pick ups, they loved working on Wii, so they should feel right at home. No idea who Moonbot is.
I would like to see what they can do with Zelda on Wii U, but I certainly would like to see EAD go something akin to the HdD demo, we know it won't be TP-style, so who knows.
But I think Star Fox fits them the most, plus that's another parallel to Rare; Rare made SFA as well. Retro + SF + Wii U = Epic beyond preportions.
But I'd also KILL for a new IP, come on nintendo, let 'em really cut loose!
Also, this kinda makes me think these are sorta "replacements" for the Armature folks that left, they were AAA folks, these are AAA folks, I don't know if whoever took over the Armature folks had such pedigrees, but these guys certainly do!
Nice to see some Red Fly pick ups, they loved working on Wii, so they should feel right at home. No idea who Moonbot is.
JumpingTheGun
Banned
NO FUCKING ZELDA.
please
... or Metroid.
The_Darkest_Red
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Yeah... unless it's a Metroid themed track pack for Mario Kart 7.
bgassassin
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I'm down for whatever it is, but an original IP (or Startropics) would be nice. Considering how Zelda sells best to Western audiences I could see that happening though.
Well they are a first party of Nintendo so they won't have that kind of freedom.
So the Nintendo curse bit them too.
Well they are a first party of Nintendo so they won't have that kind of freedom.
[Nintex];34161813 said:
So the Nintendo curse bit them too.
It was 6 years from Twilight Princess. We don't need less Zelda, just something different.
Skiesofwonder
Walruses, camels, bears, rabbits, tigers and badgers.
AzureNightmare
Banned
screw you, I want another new Zelda.
Not really that far-fetched, imo. Technically, Wii only had one Zelda game (TP was a GC game with added Wii controls).
Two completely different studios, potentially overlapping development times. It could happen.
Picture of his desk:
Detective GAF UNITE!
Gold Zelda 1 cart, Zelda confirmed.
Anticitizen One
Banned
Wrong company
-Pyromaniac-
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Christian Nolan? I lol'd.
Anyway this is cool news. Uncharted staff is top tier staff.
All I see is a golden Zelda NES cartridge.
[Nintex];34162340 said:
I'll try to search for info on it but rumors leaked about Retro working on a new Wii U game back in April 2011. The source came from Paul Gale Network who claimed they were informed by some Retro Studio staff about its next project. It was also said that Retro was among the first to obtain a Wii U dev kit.
Whatever project it is working on, I think we're looking at a early 2013 release unless Retro is working its ass off to get it done within Nintendo's potentially strict deadline. It's possible we could get a brief teaser trailer at E3.
Hero of Legend
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[Nintex];34162075 said:
Wasn't SFAssult by Project Aces? Certainly the best team at Namco to do the job. Baffling how that could screw up.
butter_stick
Banned
Keep Retro away from franchises I like.
Let them make their own thing so their inevitable failure won't upset me.
Let them make their own thing so their inevitable failure won't upset me.
B_Rik_Schitthaus
Banned
It should be in the constitution that no one be taken form the Darksiders team.
Chuckpebble
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I'm pretty sure Retro could do Baloon Fight and I'd love it. I wonder if there's any chance it could be a new IP though.
Exterminieren
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Picture of his desk:
Detective GAF UNITE!
Zelda cartridge GET HYPE.
Nah it were some job postings for a next-generation game. Paul Gale came afterwards.
Sammy Samusu
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ETERNAL DARKNESS II
BruiserBear
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It's always funny to see people talking about "crowning achievements" before they've actually delivered something that meets that description.
How about you deliver the final product, and then the rest of us will let you know if this was your crowning achievement.
How about you deliver the final product, and then the rest of us will let you know if this was your crowning achievement.
iamaustrian
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virtual boy!
Picture of his desk:
Detective GAF UNITE!
Scan... enhance. Rotate!
THAT'S IT!
The Power Glove!
The_Darkest_Red
Member
Hot Coldman
Banned
Gold Zelda 1 cart, Zelda confirmed.
Power Glove, Captain N FPS confirmed.
This guy worked on Brutal Legend yes. Also the only(?) Nintendo/Retro developer that is out in the open on the internet next to Sakurai.
Anticitizen One
Banned
Do Donkey Kong Country Returns 2 and 3, then next gen zelda, then new IP plz
themadcowtipper
Smells faintly of rancid stilton.
Link's Awakening sequel for OG Game Boy.
Fourth Storm
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The flying portions and multiplayer were quite good. It was the fact that so much of the game were these drawn out on-foot and multivehicle arena levels, which weren't bad, but didn't compare to the traditional levels.
Misterinenja
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Anyone who doesn't want to see Retro's take on Zelda can leave. Now.
I'm a huge fan of Retro and Naughty Dog (two of my absolute favorite dev studios), so this excites me a lot. Haven't played Darksiders, but I heard good things about it.
Although I just realized that this will probably be a WiiU game. Fuck, now I'll have to get a WiiU eventually. I probably won't have any money for new consoles for 2 or 3 years.
Although I just realized that this will probably be a WiiU game. Fuck, now I'll have to get a WiiU eventually. I probably won't have any money for new consoles for 2 or 3 years.
butter_stick
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F-Zero it is!
Nintendo Hearts!
Out of Working Order
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Very much doubt it's Zelda - not so soon after Skyward Sword.
I am guessing it could be one of three things:
The guy worked on Uncharted, right? I think somebody that's worked on Uncharted's jungle/tomb/temple settings would be ideally suited to a Donkey Kong title. Could it be a 3D platformer with an expansive jungle setting?
Metroid Prime. Metroid's art would look glorious on a HD machine. Also Metroid + Uncharted could equal something like Chozo Ruins but on a grander scale. Could be absolutely stunning.
An original IP altogether.
Any one of these I'd be happy with!
I am guessing it could be one of three things:
The guy worked on Uncharted, right? I think somebody that's worked on Uncharted's jungle/tomb/temple settings would be ideally suited to a Donkey Kong title. Could it be a 3D platformer with an expansive jungle setting?
Metroid Prime. Metroid's art would look glorious on a HD machine. Also Metroid + Uncharted could equal something like Chozo Ruins but on a grander scale. Could be absolutely stunning.
An original IP altogether.
Any one of these I'd be happy with!
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