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DarkLordMalik · Sep 12, 2013

As reported in the past, Gaist Crusher is being planned as a major new multimedia brand for Capcom that will no doubt be put to good use once it has been established. The upcoming action game features Mega Man Legends-style aesthetics combined with the multiplayer features that have made the Monster Hunter series so popular. In their annual report, Capcom detail their plans for the upcoming franchise.

Capcom describe Gaist Crusher as a major new multimedia project focused on children, encompassing games, manga, anime and figurines. Specifically, Capcom will be placing manga stories based on Gaist Crusher in the Saikyo Jump and V Jump magazines in Japan, published by Shueisha Inc. Additionally, a TV animation project will be produced by Pierrot Co., Ltd., along with a series of Gaimetal toys produced in collaboration with Bandai.

Gaist Crusher has some talented developers behind it, too. Treasure, the studio that created Ikaruga and Sin & Punishment, is developing the game.

If the plan works out, Gaist Crusher will provide Capcom with yet another brand that they can utilize for traditional games, but it will also provide them with another recognizable I.P. that they will be able to leverage as part of their growing mobile business, similar to Capcom staples like Monster Hunter and Resident Evil.

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Tusk · Sep 12, 2013

I'ven excited for this since I saw the trailer. o: I hope it gets localized. I'd prbably read the manga/watch the anime, too, tbh...

Maybe even collect the merch a bit. <_< If the series is good.

Takao · Sep 12, 2013

You typically don't fund anime, and manga series as well as partnering with a toy manufacturer for a modest performer.

L Thammy · Sep 12, 2013

It's probably not distinctive enough to be ridiculous huge, but it could very well be a popular multi-media franchise. Also, Treasure, so keeping hopeful.

features Mega Man Legends-style aesthetics

They're doing this on purpose now.

Sami+ · Sep 12, 2013

The hell is Gaist Crusher...?

I just looked up a trailer - not at all interested. Has that god-awful Beyblade/Yu-Gi-Oh/Bakugan aesthetic. No thanks.

Freezie KO · Sep 12, 2013

Treasure Studios working on fucking Gaist Crusher.

Spring-Loaded · Sep 12, 2013

Freezie KO said:
Treasure Studios working on fucking Gaist Crusher.

Yeah, this is disappointing.

Marche90 · Sep 12, 2013

Capcom wants to follow in Level-5's footsteps?

I'm smelling around the same level of success in this case, tbh

PureGone · Sep 12, 2013

So a Monster Hunter like game with Mega Man Legends graphics.

Sounds Promising.

Raide · Sep 12, 2013

That certainly does sound like a special move that some Anime hero would shout.

GGGGGAAAAIISSTTTOOO CRUUUUUSHHHHHAAAAA!

crozier · Sep 12, 2013

Oh, Capcom. Betting your future on this and in-house DLC. I will mourn your passing.

Gloam · Sep 12, 2013

I like the look of the dudes in the game. Kinda like Saint Seiya, all up for Monster Hunter style games, and who better to oversee something like that than Capcom. I imagine the anime will be suitably hot-blooded and screamy... Japan, prepare to get geist crushed.

MightyHedgehog · Sep 12, 2013

Spring-Loaded said:
Yeah, this is disappointing.

If it's a success, they may be flush with income to do more original, Treasure-owned stuff, I hope. That or they can work with Capcom on publishing more original work. The worst thing would be to see them turn themselves into a franchise factory for regular installments, like a Treyarch, Neversoft, or Inifinity Ward.

Data West · Sep 12, 2013

They had high hopes for Lost Planet 3 at one time too.

Glass Rebel · Sep 12, 2013

I won't complain about good games aimed at children but I am not sure if this really plays to Treasure's strengths. From my experience it's one dimension of movement too many for them to handle. Still, I don't think there's many hunting games specifically aimed at kids so this might do well.

I'd be happy to try it out if they decide to bring it over to Europe.

Red Mage · Sep 12, 2013

Makes sense. They need a new IP to crush fans' hopes and dreams over.

Zuhzuhzombie!! · Sep 12, 2013

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wrong thread

MagiusNecros · Sep 12, 2013

Are their hopes high enough for them to localize it?

Edge_Maverick · Sep 12, 2013

Squeenix kinda failed with Gyrozetter.

Let's see if Capcom can make this work.

GuardianE · Sep 12, 2013

Capcom's realized they fucked up too hard on the core gaming audience. It's time to cut their losses and foster a new generation of gamers with kids.

ViewtifulJC · Sep 12, 2013

from Sin and Punishment 2 to fucking Gaist Crusher...

Busaiku · Sep 12, 2013

Takao said:
You typically don't fund anime, and manga series as well as partnering with a toy manufacturer for a modest performer.

But Level 5 does.

Takao · Sep 12, 2013

Edge_Maverick said:
Squeenix kinda failed with Gyrozetter.

Let's see if Capcom can make this work.

Kind of? The game opened with sub 20k units with a TV anime, manga, and toyline. Even worse was that IIRC the game was internally developed.

JJD · Sep 12, 2013

Never heard about this game!

A little info please? Is it consoles, handhelds or "gasp" mobile?

Refugio · Sep 12, 2013

Takao said:
Kind of? The game opened with sub 20k units with a TV anime, manga, and toyline. Even worse was that IIRC the game was internally developed.

Noticed Noise(Custom Robo devs) list it on their website, so I don't think it was fully internally developed at least.

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