jrrtoken Posted July 30, 2009 Posted July 30, 2009 (or how Warren Spector made Mickey Mouse awesome again) Source Warren Spector, who we all know was the lead creative force behind System Shock and Deus Ex (Both are must plays for FPS and RPG fans alike, to boot), seems to working on a new title at his Junction Point Studios. Spector sold JPS to Disney back in '07, but new info seems to reveal that the company hasn't been assimilated into the Disney technological gamut unlike other studios. "Epic Mickey" is the code name for the game in development at JPS. While the name sounds rather vague, the completely beautiful and equally impressive concept art seems to paint a much more mature theme of a Mickey Mouse-inspired steampunk world. While the concept sounds unfathomable, it seems to be a bizarre amalgamation of System Shock's cyborg variations with Disney characters: Show spoiler (hidden content - requires Javascript to show) First of all, I'm completely surprised that Disney would even allow this sort of stuff. Don't get me wrong; I love the concept, but it seems so unlike Disney to allow such a bizarre take on a franchise like this. This better not end up being canceled, goddammit.
Astor Posted July 30, 2009 Posted July 30, 2009 That's... awesome. I really hope something comes of this, and, of course, that it comes out on systems other than the Wii.
Miltiades Posted July 30, 2009 Posted July 30, 2009 Oh Goofy, what did they do to you? But hell yeah, that looks awesome.
Quanon Posted July 30, 2009 Posted July 30, 2009 Oooh, looks special & weird, certainly with the Disney characters mangled like that x-D Lets hope something good comes out of this. Besides System shock en Deus Ex I can't remember a game that went OK for Mr. Warren. Only news that he left game company after game company...
Ctrl Alt Del Posted July 30, 2009 Posted July 30, 2009 I thought Nomura was the one that made MM awesome with Kingdom Hearts.... At any rate, I've come to think any royal Disney mess/mix with cool concepts can turn out to be excellent. Damn, will I keep an eye out for this.
Trench Posted July 30, 2009 Posted July 30, 2009 I think that's a bit too much. The mouse looks pretty cool, but the others look ridiculous.
Jeff Posted July 30, 2009 Posted July 30, 2009 Looks pretty cool. I am just listening to Idle Thumbs and they mentioned that it might be for Wii only (not confirmed). Not sure if that is a positive or negative.
Da_man Posted July 31, 2009 Posted July 31, 2009 That is scary, awesome, and bizzare all at the same time. I can't believe Disney would allow this.
cire992 Posted July 31, 2009 Posted July 31, 2009 Rofl, oh my goodness! That is certainly... different. I'd love to see more.
Aash Li Posted July 31, 2009 Posted July 31, 2009 This better not end up being canceled, goddammit. QFT And... wow. I want to play this game! lol
Jeff Posted July 31, 2009 Posted July 31, 2009 CVG has confirmed the game is Wii-only where you "you paint your way through levels using the Wii Remote." Definitely one I will keep my eye on.
Mav Posted July 31, 2009 Posted July 31, 2009 CVG has confirmed the game is Wii-only where you "you paint your way through levels using the Wii Remote." Definitely one I will keep my eye on.Taking a page out of Okami? I saw this stuff on Kotaku a while ago, definitely interesting.
Sabretooth Posted July 31, 2009 Posted July 31, 2009 I knew that Warren Spector was working with Disney (being a Spector fanboy and all), but I thought it was some silly game project. That is seriously amazing. Mickey Mouse looks incredible.
Master Shake Posted August 1, 2009 Posted August 1, 2009 Mickey Mouse looks incredible. He's been working out.
TriggerGod Posted August 1, 2009 Posted August 1, 2009 This is... weird. My thoughts exactly. If you want children to cry at the sight of a mechanical-patchwork Goofy or a Giant spider version of Micky, (how else to describe it? Mechanical Micky Mouse Spider thing with a face on his shoulder?) this wouldn't be a game you want to play with young children who grew up watching Disney DVDs or children whose favorite character is Minny Mouse (dear lord what will they have done to her? )
Samnmax221 Posted August 1, 2009 Posted August 1, 2009 Looks interesting. I'd just like to point out that Disney isn't really a bunch of old fogeys like everyone makes them out to be. Eisner is out, tradigital is back, things are good.
jrrtoken Posted October 5, 2009 Author Posted October 5, 2009 Lo, Epic Mickey is a confirmed working title; it also seems to be the game's permanent title. GameInformer graciously features it on the cover its upcoming November issue. To mark the Wii-exclusive title's announcement, it shall release a new interview with Warren Spector later this day. Huzzah for all. Source GameInformer Page, w/ interview
Darth Avlectus Posted October 5, 2009 Posted October 5, 2009 ^^^My dad being a longtime fan of disney that he is actually took notice of this. Loved that cover.
ARC Cody Posted October 10, 2009 Posted October 10, 2009 How can you people actually like this monstrosity of a game? I feel physically ill looking at those sketches. I mean, how can you do this to such beloved Disney characters. Walt must be spasming in his grave.
Ztalker Posted October 10, 2009 Posted October 10, 2009 How can you people actually like this monstrosity of a game? I feel physically ill looking at those sketches. I mean, how can you do this to such beloved Disney characters. Walt must be spasming in his grave. You sound like you have played it and that you have formed a good opinion about a game of which only screenshots and concept art has been released. Walt Disney = artist. Making games = form of art
GeneralPloKoon Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 I love Disney, I love Pixar. This is EPIC, maybe i'll play games again after all!
ARC Cody Posted October 11, 2009 Posted October 11, 2009 I said that I was sickened by the very look of the game. Have you actually seen what Disney drew? It leant more towards the cute and fuzzy spectrum then it did towards the "make little kids wet themselves" one .
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