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[TI82]

Yep. Just start from the jump. They have a good deal of collections so you can get caught up, too!

Also, give their Transformers stuff a try. Everything in the "Phase 2" era is a great jump off point. Plus, you skip the early-installment messes that occurred because somebody allowed "All Hail Megatron" to happen.

Not a fan of Transformees at all, sorry

 

[Verelios]

I dont like the baby faces, but could be worse.

I see Shredder, Krang, Bebop and Rocksteady and the Technodrome, so i suppose its based on the 80's cartoon in spirit, just with different art no?

Adult April with yellow jumpsuit then?

Didn't read the new comics? It's pretty much exactly that.

And April is a bio-chemist. Surprise!

 

[Warxard]

Read better before posting:



80's Tranformers also became goofy as shit.

you're referring to the original five-part miniseries cartoon, right? No, I wouldn't want that either.

 

[Sou Da]

Yes!

See Boogie's post below.

 

[Raylan]

Meh! The art looks terrible. But I'm a big Turtles fan, so I can't wait to finally see some gameplay footage.

 

[spindashing]

This would probably be a better link.

Cover's by Eastman too.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/1613771398/?tag=neogaf0e-20

Holy shit. I actually bought this a few months ago on a whim. I never really read it.

So the series is good?

 

[KingBroly]

Probably like this. Activision asset sharing and such.

that nose though...

 

[Sou Da]

Holy shit. I actually bought this a few months ago on a whim. I never really read it.

So the series is good?

It's the best the Turtles media currently going and every change they made is fresh and really smart.

It ain't just good Turtles, it's a great comic book period.

The art can get rough when they change artists for an issue or two but still.

 

[Warxard]

Holy shit. I actually bought this a few months ago on a whim. I never really read it.

So the series is good?

Best piece of Turtle related stuff out there. Incredbile work, respects the hell out of the Original and later incarnations.

 

[Boogiepop]

So I think the IDW comics look pretty cool. Just start with #1? Also what other series are cool from them? Ghostbusters seems like an obvious pick

Yup. If you want to pick it up in print, there's two nice collections like this out now that are great to grab, and also contain the equally important and awesome stuff that isn't the numbered trades (stuff like the Micro-series and Secret History of the Foot Clan that people sometimes skip but really shouldn't). It's all really great, and it pulls in stuff from pretty much everything TMNT and ties it together brilliantly while also doing its own thing.

Also, the Transformers stuff is great, with the series titled More Than Meets the Eye being especially brilliant and legitimately one of, if not the, best comic books currently coming out from literally any company. Just absolutely amazing stuff.

Seriously, more people need to read this stuff as it's awesome!

 

[jett]

I dig it maynes. It keeps the Nick designs with a more "edgy" comic book style.

Probably like this. Activision asset sharing and such.

I don't think so, it doesn't look anything like the Leo design in the OP.

 

[TreIII]

Why do people rate the 2000 series so low? That series until they started changing the art style when they moved to the future was pretty damned good.

Likely because even though it was a series that was more true to what Eastman and Laird had intended all along, it wasn't the TMNT that "they grew up with". They wanted their bumbling Foot Ninja robots. They wanted their "Mutants of the Day". They wanted the Turtles eating Pizza. They didn't like Shredder being reinvented as a competent, rouge Utrom who existed for centuries. Etc., etc.

The only thing I could fault the 2K3 series with was that I wished that the Mirage arcs they adapted could have been as gritty as the originals they cited. I mean, the series had little qualms with flirting with the concept of death, but oddly didn't have it occur in places that it should have been (like "City at War").

But at the very least: 2K3 certainly did much better justice to Miyamoto Usagi than the Fred Wolf cartoon ever did.

 

[spindashing]

It's the best the Turtles media currently going and every change they made is fresh and really smart.

It ain't just good Turtles, it's a great comic book period.

The art can get rough when they change artists for an issue or two but still.

Best piece of Turtle related stuff out there. Incredbile work, respects the hell out of the Original and later incarnations.

I'll read it tonight. I'm glad I bought it, then. Big turtle fan, but I've never touched the comics truthfully aside from buying that one. Thanks.

Likely because even though it was a series that was more true to what Eastman and Laird had intended all along, it wasn't the TMNT that "they grew up with". They wanted their bumbling Foot Ninja robots. They wanted their "Mutants of the Day". They wanted the Turtles eating Pizza. They didn't like Shredder being reinvented as a competent, rouge Utrom who existed for centuries. Etc., etc.

The only thing I could fault the 2K3 series with was that I wished that the Mirage arcs they adapted could have been as gritty as the originals they cited. I mean, the series had little qualms with flirting with the concept of death, but oddly didn't have it occur in places that it should have been (like "City at War").

But at the very least: 2K3 certainly did much better justice to Miyamoto Usagi than the Fred Wolf cartoon ever did.

I love both sides of the Turtles... Just like the campy Batman/gritty Batman sort of thing. I guess that does make sense, though.

 

[Self_Destructive]

80s >>>>

 

[Aki-at]

IDW has the best incarnation of the Shredder so this pleases me greatly. Karai is also fantastic. So is Bebop and Rocksteady, infact it's a fantastic series in general. I've got plenty of good video games of the original Turtles TV series so I'm glad Activision went down this route and using IDW comics as the basis.

 

[Warxard]

Likely because even though it was a series that was more true to what Eastman and Laird had intended all along, it wasn't the TMNT that "they grew up with". They wanted their bumbling Foot Ninja robots. They wanted their "Mutants of the Day". They wanted the Turtles eating Pizza. They didn't like Shredder being reinvented as a competent, rouge Utrom who existed for centuries. Etc., etc.

The only thing I could fault the 2K3 series with was that I wished that the Mirage arcs they adapted could have been as gritty as the originals they cited. I mean, the series had little qualms with flirting with the concept of death, but oddly didn't have it occur in places that it should have been (like "City at War").

But at the very least: 2K3 certainly did much better justice to Miyamoto Usagi than the Fred Wolf cartoon ever did.

Usagi still has his Sakai run, right?

I love both sides of the Turtles... Just like the campy Batman/gritty Batman sort of thing. I guess that does make sense, though.

Speaking of Batman,

 

[Sagroth]

If it's of the same caliber as Transformers Devastation, I'm in.

 

[Jashobeam]

damn what a let down, I was really hoping for the 80's cartoon design... oh well, as long as the gameplay is tight and animations are nice I won't mind that much. still disappointing tho..

 

[Sou Da]

Btw if people wanna know how IDW April looks:

Combo of classic and Nick.

 

[Neiteio]

If it's of the same caliber as Transformers Devastation, I'm in.

Same here. I'm all for Platinum creating amazing games based on cherished childhood IPs. Transformers was incredible and I'm sure this will be, too.

 

[TI82]

So far as far as IDW goes it seems TMNT, Ghostbusters and maybe Back to the Future are up my alley. And it turns out I've read a few comics from them before, their Godzilla and Locke & Key series which were excellent.

 

[Sou Da]

So far as far as IDW goes it seems TMNT, Ghostbusters and maybe Back to the Future are up my alley. And it turns out I've read a few comics from them before, their Godzilla and Locke & Key series which were excellent.

I had no idea they had BttF series.

 

[ArjanN]

Nice designs. The Shredder, Bebop, Rocksteady and Krang in the background look cool too.

It looks like a slightly more anime take on the comic look.

 

[Bog]

Btw if people wanna know how IDW April looks:

Combo of classic and Nick.

So she's not human in the comics?

 

[TwEE-N-Toast]

And its fucking terrible.
I want to punch that character design in the face.

It's Mondo Gecko, a braced faced early 90's neon skate boarding teen dude. I think they nailed it.

Not like they sullied his image or anything.

So she's not human in the comics?

Comic books are usually stylized. Some are photorealistic though but not most.

 

[RichiRamjag]

Isn't terrible. Not far off from the old comic if I remember correctly.

 

[Sou Da]

So she's not human in the comics?

She is.

Comic books are usually stylized. Some are photorealistic though but not most.

He means plot wise. In Nick's show she isn't human.

 

[Skilletor]

IDW Turtles for the motherfucking WIN! YAASSSSSSSSSSSS!

 

[Boss Doggie]

lol like Tranformers?

It could match perfectly the 80's pilot series and opening tone.

lol no, even the 80's pilot episodes were still comedic

It's okay to be wrong breh

80s > Nick > 2k3

the fuck is this

this is wrong

soooo wrong

 

[TI82]

I had no idea they had BttF series.

Amazing archie variant

 

[Boss Doggie]

Why do people rate the 2000 series so low? That series until they started changing the art style when they moved to the future was pretty damned good.

Same thing with Power Rangers and Pokemon really.

Muh childhood!

 

[Tigerfog]

Likely because even though it was a series that was more true to what Eastman and Laird had intended all along, it wasn't the TMNT that "they grew up with". They wanted their bumbling Foot Ninja robots. They wanted their "Mutants of the Day". They wanted the Turtles eating Pizza. They didn't like Shredder being reinvented as a competent, rouge Utrom who existed for centuries. Etc., etc.

The only thing I could fault the 2K3 series with was that I wished that the Mirage arcs they adapted could have been as gritty as the originals they cited. I mean, the series had little qualms with flirting with the concept of death, but oddly didn't have it occur in places that it should have been (like "City at War").

But at the very least: 2K3 certainly did much better justice to Miyamoto Usagi than the Fred Wolf cartoon ever did.

True, the 2k3 cartoon took most of the stories from the Mirage comics and stone washed them to make them more palatable for Saturday morning cartoon viewers.
For what it's worth, at least they tried, and Raphael truly shone in that cartoon.

The first season of the 2k3 cartoon has a special place in my heart, for being full of potential and promise (and I think the animation was awesome then).
Afterwards, things sometimes dragged on for too long (Karai being conflicted) or just not as well executed as it could've been (Leo being emo and angsty).

However, having played and finished all three main TMNT games based on the 2k3 cartoon on PS2, I can't wait to see Platinum Games' output. It can't be any worse than those.

 

[Pilgrimzero]

Eastman and Laird original turtles were awesome.

 

[TwEE-N-Toast]

She is.



He means plot wise. In Nick's show she isn't human.

Ah ok, I getchas.

So I think the IDW comics look pretty cool. Just start with #1? Also what other series are cool from them? Ghostbusters seems like an obvious pick

They have Judge Dredd now and are putting out new stuff, looks interesting.

 

[Sou Da]

The IDW Turtles are older than the Nick ones.

Wonder the voice actors are going to be.

 

[Mizerman]

Why do people rate the 2000 series so low? That series until they started changing the art style when they moved to the future was pretty damned good.

Eh. Mainly because it wasn't the 80s Turtles.

I like and vastly prefer the 2k3 series, speaking as someone who grew up in the late 80's.

 

[Boss Doggie]

True, the 2k3 cartoon took most of the stories from the Mirage comics and stone washed them to make them more palatable for Saturday morning cartoon viewers.
For what it's worth, at least they tried, and Raphael truly shone in that cartoon.

The first season of the 2k3 cartoon has a special place in my heart, for being full of potential and promise (and I think the animation was awesome then).
Afterwards, things sometimes dragged on for too long (Karai being conflicted) or just not as well executed as it could've been (Leo being emo and angsty).

However, having played and finished all three main TMNT games based on the 2k3 cartoon on PS2, I can't wait to see Platinum Games' output. It can't be any worse than those.

I'd still argue they were still dark than what most you'd see in Saturday mornings.

 

[ArjanN]

Looks like it. Mateus Santolouco designs.

http://santolouco.deviantart.com

Yeah, I can see this as a Platinum game.

 

[spindashing]

Speaking of Batman,

The 5 year old me and the current me just yelled in amazement.

 

[...Scatter...]

it's the comics

it was always going to be the comics

Spoiler

the 80s cartoon is bad

Shut your mouth! 80's cartoon was fucking AWESOME!

The other stuff (comics, more edgy shit) was good too though. TNNT 2 Movie was best Ninja Turtles.

 

[TI82]

Ah ok, I getchas.




They have Judge Dredd now and are putting out new stuff, looks interesting.

ooo, I do like DREDD

 

[ninjablade]

Via Wario64

Comes from a Twitter account that describes itself as "XBLA watcher", so this most likely is a Xbox LIVE store leak of some kind.

Good designs. wish they would have went with these instead though. Would have been perfect.

 

[TreIII]

I love both sides of the Turtles... Just like the campy Batman/gritty Batman sort of thing. I guess that does make sense, though.

But I guess my problem is this: I never felt that Batman has had this problem, where the "campy" side of the fandom is the main one being catered to, mostly at the expense of everything and everybody else.

It's one of the main things that I feel has always held the TMNT brand back. Yet, Viacom/Nickelodeon doubling down on the nostalgia is not going to do anything to help bolster the image of the brand.

 

[Teppic]

Bad art. Will skip.

 

[Skilletor]

80s cartoon is awful. Worst version of the turtles.

 

[Dark Ninja]

I really hope this is some sort of offline co-op beat-em up

 

[Boss Doggie]

But I guess my problem is this: I never felt that Batman has had this problem, where the "campy" side of the fandom is the main one being catered to, mostly at the expense of everything and everybody else.

It's one of the main things that I feel has always held the TMNT brand back. Yet, Viacom/Nickelodeon doubling down on the nostalgia is not going to do anything to help bolster the image of the brand.

Isn't that what Nick was up to lately? Shitty attempt at pulling nostalgia - look at what they did to Mega Force and Samurai, both crap because "muh MMPR gaiz!" Though they seem to have picked up slack with Dino Charge.

Also people tell me "the 80's toon is badass and serious too!" when in fact I have this feeling they haven't seen the show lately. Even the pilot they're still a bunch of goofballs and Shredder is that abused house-husband.

 

[Orochinagis]

Btw if people wanna know how IDW April looks:

Combo of classic and Nick.

Better than her kid version, and the creepy michaelangelo trying to flirt with her

 

[Mr. PlayStation]

Will Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Manhattan Project ever be remade with 3D graphics with Batman Arkham Franchise combat? Good old days playing this game on SNES man
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0mZSFqx3Uoo

 

[cHinzo]

I really hope this is some sort of offline co-op beat-em up

Just like the old games! Man I just want it to be co-op. Probably aint gonna happen though. 😭