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[AceBandage]

http://www.shacknews.com/article/71781/the-binding-of-isaac-awaiting-3ds-approval

Speaking on Formspring (via Joystiq), McMillen said that "a publisher I know is currently asking Nintendo if they would be OK with Isaac on the 3DS." Should Nintendo approve the game, the publisher will then begin the porting process.

Unfortunately, if Nintendo doesn't approve the port, it's unlikely we'll ever see Isaac escape to consoles and other platforms. McMillen notes that 3DS is "the only other system you might ever see Isaac on," showing his continued dedication to Nintendo--in spite of never being able to release Super Meat Boy on WiiWare like originally intended.

 

[MasterShotgun]

Yes yes YES.

 

[Übermatik]

Sweet! I'm liking this interest the 3DS is gaining as of late for more indie style/PC games.

 

[@MUWANdo]

Oh god, it's Nicalis, isn't it?

 

[AceBandage]

Oh god, it's Nicalis, isn't it?

Well, they got out VVVVV pretty quick, so that wouldn't be so bad.

 

[speedpop]

I'm sorry but Nintendo are dinosaurs when it concerns the internet. GAF has told me so.

 

[Brazil]

Oh god, it's Nicalis, isn't it?

It definitely is.

I'd buy Binding in handheld form in a heartbeat.

 

[weeaboo]

Day -1 if it runs smooth

 

[electroplankton]

Hope so! Even though I consider the game on average, 3DS needs also this kind of experiences.

 

[slaughterking]

Someone should patch in native gamepad support for the PC version first.

 

[subversus]

does the game have offensive content? What is the deal with Nintendo approving it? It sounds like Nintendo is very picky about what releases on 3DS.

 

[Brazil]

does the game have offensive content? What is the deal with Nintendo approving it? It sounds like Nintendo is very picky about what releases on 3DS.

It's very offensive.

 

[AceBandage]

does the game have offensive content? What is the deal with Nintendo approving it? It sounds like Nintendo is very picky about what releases on 3DS.

Well, just like with all the systems, you have to get approval from the console maker to put your game on it.
Though, yes, BoI does have some content that could be considered offensive (not that Nintendo has cared about that for a long time now).

 

[mattiewheels]

Just because of the religious material alone, this probably won't be on a Nintendo system.

 

[Respawn]

It's very offensive.

Then I guess that's a no.

 

[Lord Ghirahim]

Not that it would ever reach Japan anyway. I need to get a Western 3DS.

 

[Sgt.Pepper]

does the game have offensive content? What is the deal with Nintendo approving it? It sounds like Nintendo is very picky about what releases on 3DS.

Maybe Nintendo of America, I can think of some games with 'offensive' (violent and/or heavily fanservice) games on Nintendo consoles.

 

[Chinner]

can someone give me some context. why won't this appear on anything else apart from a nintendo console? other publishers won't touch him or, to put it gently, he's a dedicated nintendo fan?

 

[frankie_baby]

does the game have offensive content? What is the deal with Nintendo approving it? It sounds like Nintendo is very picky about what releases on 3DS.

It isn't 1993 anymore, nintendo ain't exactly picky these days about content

 

[nincompoop]

Well, they got out VVVVV pretty quick, so that wouldn't be so bad.

Except one of the game modes doesn't even work, and it's missing a feature that they claimed would be in the final release.

 

[Dr. Kitty Muffins]

Nintendo is publishing poop.

 

[Emitan]

Just because of the religious material alone, this probably won't be on a Nintendo system.

Unless this gaming is coming out on Super Nintendo in the 90s... NO.

OMG I can't wait. I really want a version of this with real decent controls.

 

[Red]

This would be a system seller for me.

 

[Übermatik]

So WHY is this game offensive then? From what I hear it's just generally fucked up.

*EDIT* Just watched a few vids. Ah.

 

[krpiper]

How would the controls work? Unless they packaged it with the edtra nub

 

[Jinfash]

So WHY is this game offensive then? From what I hear it's just generally fucked up.

Generally speaking, it's the game's fascination with bodily fluids. The aesthetics are literally shit and co.

 

[Aaron]

Game is perfect for a handheld, but I don't see Nintendo approving it.

 

[dock]

How would the controls work? Unless they packaged it with the edtra nub

Edtra nub?
Isn't it just a twin stick shooter? It would just be face buttons as a virtual second stick.

 

[Jaded Alyx]

How would the controls work? Unless they packaged it with the edtra nub

Downloadable hardware, clearly we are in the future.

 

[mattiewheels]

Unless this gaming is coming out on Super Nintendo in the 90s... NO.

OMG I can't wait. I really want a version of this with real decent controls.

Well I suppose if you slap an M on it...but I could see them thinking that the 3DS store isn't the right market for a religion-bashing gorefest.

 

[Red]

So WHY is this game offensive then? From what I hear it's just generally fucked up.

*EDIT* Just watched a few vids. Ah.

Piss, blood, and shit are projectile weapons and you explore a religion-themed world.

 

[Luigiv]

How would the controls work? Unless they packaged it with the edtra nub

Given the original PC release doesn't even have native control pad support and as such the character can only shoot in 4 directions anyway, I don't see how controls would be an issue.

 

[Oreoleo]

Edtra nub?
Isn't it just a twin stick shooter? It would just be face buttons as a virtual second stick.

In practice, yeah, but walking is 8-way and shooting is only 4-way so the sticks aren't even necessary.

 

[coopolon]

I feel like there are a lot of other games out there that would be much more worthwhile efforts than Binding of Isaac. Things like Dungeons of Dredmore.

 

[Somnid]

Not that I care much for the game itself but I think it could be a great addition to the eShop library from a critical and creative position. I can't really think of many M rated DD games on Nintendo's platforms (Sexy Poker the only one?) so I think it would send a good early message if they approve it.

 

[Infamous Chris]

VVVVVV on 3DS now this?

Jacknicholson.jpg

 

[krpiper]

I feel like there are a lot of other games out there that would be much more worthwhile efforts then Binding of Isaac. Things like Dungeons of Dredmore.

I would kill for DoD to be on the 3ds.

Maybe if vvvvvv does.well we will get more indie games

 

[Gintoki]

I'd buy it. Hopefully it does release on 3DS.

 

[thomaser]

Has there been any talk about releasing Super Meat Boy on the 3DS? Since the creator is such a Nintendo-fan, and since he couldn't release it on the Wii... it should be a great handheld game.

 

[Akainu]

Silly thing to be a fanboy about.

 

[Haunted]

I've turned around on Isaac since using XPadder, it's a really cool game.

Not sure how well it'll translate to the 3DS, but whatever, sure.

 

[Suairyu]

can someone give me some context. why won't this appear on anything else apart from a nintendo console? other publishers won't touch him or, to put it gently, he's a dedicated nintendo fan?

No goddamn clue.

Nintendo is the worst platform holder for an indie to want to sign up to. Don't sell enough copies during a certain period? Then you're not getting any of your revenue. At all. Nintendo just steals it.

I have no idea why anyone would want to work with them.

 

[EternalGamer]

Well I suppose if you slap an M on it...but I could see them thinking that the 3DS store isn't the right market for a religion-bashing gorefest.

The game is baed on the biblical story of Abraham and Isaac. The opening story is literally a version of that story. Throughout the centuries there have been paintings of Abraham binding his son Isaac to murder him for the voice from heaven (i.e. God). This is where the game gets its name as these are called "Binding of Isaac" paintings.

You have no idea what you are talking about.

 

[Somnid]

The game is baed on the biblical story of Abraham and Isaac. The opening story is literally a version of that story. Throughout the centuries there have been paintings of Abraham bi ding his son Isaac to murder him for God. This is where the game gets its name.

You have no idea what you are talking about.

No you're right. It's totally kosher retelling and not at all satirical.

 

[naib]

I feel like there are a lot of other games out there that would be much more worthwhile efforts than Binding of Isaac. Things like Dungeons of Dredmore.

I would buy a 3DS just for a portable version of DoD. Inventory, character and crafting on the bottom touch screen? Yes please!

 

[chubigans]

No goddamn clue.

Nintendo is the worst platform holder for an indie to want to sign up to. Don't sell enough copies during a certain period? Then you're not getting any of your revenue. At all. Nintendo just steals it.

I have no idea why anyone would want to work with them.

I don't have any idea either. They are the bottom of the barrel when it comes to publishing downloadable games. Easily the absolute worst.

 

[Lord British]

Damnit, this would make me buy a 3DS.

 

[B_Rik_Schitthaus]

Just because of the religious material alone, this probably won't be on a Nintendo system.

But the walking vagina with anuses spewing blood won't help.

 

[coopolon]

I've turned around on Isaac since using XPadder, it's a really cool game.

Not sure how well it'll translate to the 3DS, but whatever, sure.

Do you just make left stick move, right stick shoot? Does it improve on the game that much? Maybe I should try it.

 

[rpmurphy]

No goddamn clue.

Nintendo is the worst platform holder for an indie to want to sign up to. Don't sell enough copies during a certain period? Then you're not getting any of your revenue. At all. Nintendo just steals it.

I have no idea why anyone would want to work with them.

Source for that? Or are you talking about WiiWare only?