TheGreatMightyPoo
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Re-re-fixed.
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Monster Games is making Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D
- Thread starter Neiteio
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Re-re-fixed.
But is the content 100% identical? I don't think we know yet.
Screamapillar
Member
Unless they just did stuff for other companies like Next Level Games in the meantime.
Even if that were true, and I have my doubts, they would have that product listed on their website, or there would be at least some source material that shows their involvement in such projects. Even if it's someone snapping a shot of them from the credits roll.
All of their games since Excite Truck have been Nintendo-published titles. Their size doesn't afford them to be prolific like a Next Level Games.
Screamapillar
Member
Well no, of course not. But it wasn't the entirety of Retro working on the classic courses for Mario Kart 7. They merely had a small team assisting EAD for under a year. Outside of that, they've been working on a project since finishing DKCR since the beginning of 2011.
I really, really think that Retro is working on Star Fox. But not just a simple shooter.
I think they are Metroid-Priming it.
Retro hired several character designers, as well as a level designer who worked on Modern Warfare, Enemy Territory and many other high profile first person shooters. I don't think they're working on a kart racer. My guess would be Metroid Prime 4 or a new first/ third person shooter IP.
We don't know for sure yet, but there's nothing to suggest it isn't.
Plus it's not like Monster didn't have animators before; I doubt any additions they could make would require additional staff (unless they were all working on another project).
Screamapillar
Member
I never said they were only helping with Mario Kart Wii U, merely that it's possible they are helping with some of it so that it gets done in time. Presumably, since Retro is now two teams, such work wouldn't have any impact on the production of their own Wii U game.
Huh, they're two teams now? Wonder how they split those people up? Anyways, I think Retro's next project will be Nintendo's Halo competitor.
I don't think "game breaking" means what you think it means.
And going by the comparison video, it seems probable it's still in there as the locations of the secrets seems unchanged.
The trailer in the eShop clearly shows the X button being used for the boss beatdown at the end; in the Wii version, there'd be a "waggle" icon and you'd shake the remote to hit the boss. So, it would appear that all motion-based functions have been reassigned to the X button.
I'm doing it oh so right. Those games were always terrible.
Screamapillar
Member
Yeah, they've grown considerably in size since 2011. Hiring tons of people, moving into a much larger building, etc. Presumably, it's likely their Wii U game is similar to what you're saying. A sci-fi shooter of some kind, maybe even Metroid-related. Their second team I assume would be a 3DS team, which could also be Metroid-related, since that's one of only a few franchises that hasn't yet had a game for 3DS.
This post... I don't like it one bit. Combined with your avatar, it's interfering with my recurring fantasy where Barack Obama flies through my bedroom windows at night, hovers over my head, and lovingly whispers to me that he agrees with all my tastes in gaming.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
I think they are too and yeah, it will be a vast adventure/action take on it.
They could be also working on Metroid or a new Ip(my wish) but my hunch always keeps telling me it's Star Fox.
Q
qizah
Unconfirmed Member
Pretty much.
Though I think I can wait a little longer for a new Excite game by Monster Games. I'm really excited to see Retro making a game in HD.
Wait, how does that confirm it?
Diddy Kong
Banned
Diddy Kong Racing next Monster
Ignis Fatuus
Banned
That would actually make a whole lot of sense.
superpickleman
Member
EXCITE Donkey Kong Country Returns!!
Hot Coldman
Banned
I forget, does Nintendo own the rights to all the DKR characters? Besides Banjo and Conker, of course, and Diddy Kong who they obviously own.
They do; since Rare had already announced and trademarked both Banjo-Kazooie and Twelve Tails of Conker before DKR came out, those got to stay with them.
Not that it matters all that much since the rest of the DKR cast is some truly forgettable stuff.
I'm not sure it's that simple. For example, Tiptup was in Banjo-Kazooie.
Christopher
Member
Please god don't make it like the Wii version and actually put some original effort in not a retread of dkc ... I want k rool back too
Diddy Kong
Banned
They don't. Only the Kongs and Krunch. Rare confirmed it in one of their blog posts IIRC.
However, they do own the music according to DKRDS credits.
good to know you didn't play DKCR.
Maybe? I'd be happy if they make a competent port (which it looks like they will), considering they haven't done anything outside of racing games before.
I thought everything that appeared in DKRDS was owned by Nintendo. Banjo and Conker were removed as they are now owned by Microsoft.
Diddy Kong
Banned
At start up (as well as the credits) it says certain characters licensed by Rare. I'm no legal expert but I think the characters were able to appear because they're technically Rare characters as opposed to Banjo/Conker which were in games published by Microsoft (giving them the official ownership)
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Retro Studios has about 80 developers in their studio. They could technically handle one decently big HD game and a small 3ds game?
Monster Games only has about 30 developers in their studio, they probably are mainly handling this one 3ds game till release.
Monster Games only has about 30 developers in their studio, they probably are mainly handling this one 3ds game till release.
Neiteio did mention that Tiptup was in B-K, so that's probably one of them. I can't imagine that all of them are with Rare, though, because what's the point?
RawkHawk2010
Member
Yeah, for Banjo and Conker I think it's more just a thing of popularity. They could actually pass as Xbox advertisements, while no one's going to go out and buy a 360 and B-K XBLA because of...Tiptup.
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(...well except me.)
EDIT: Also, just so you guys know, Leigh Loveday confirmed in Scribes that Rare DOES own all of the DKR characters that aren't Kongs, Krunch, and maybe Tricky. It has to do with Rare being the publisher of the original game.
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(...well except me.)
EDIT: Also, just so you guys know, Leigh Loveday confirmed in Scribes that Rare DOES own all of the DKR characters that aren't Kongs, Krunch, and maybe Tricky. It has to do with Rare being the publisher of the original game.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
All the non-Diddy/Banjo/Conkey DKR characters can burn in a fire. A fire where the odor of their wretchedness will will be seeped into the world for generations to come.
C'mon, man, Tiptup is awesome.
Hot Coldman
Banned
Interesting. That probably bodes well if Nintendo do ever make another DKR, because those other characters fucking stank.
Besides Wizpig and T.T., we need those around still.
TheGreatMightyPoo
Banned
I think the 3D was a big factor as it does look impressive with it.
ViewtifulJC
Banned
Oh right, T.T.
T.T. can stay, everybody else can fall of a cliff. ESPECIALLY stereotypical Indian Elephant man
T.T. can stay, everybody else can fall of a cliff. ESPECIALLY stereotypical Indian Elephant man
Thanks! Didn't know about that!
Hot Coldman
Banned
T.T. is just a clock with hands and feet so they could totally make an Original Character Do Not Steal that looks just like him. Call him Chronological Craig or some shit.