Rumor: New Wii Games From Konami

[Dante]

Should we prepare for the Konami flood on Wii? The word on the street, the latest rumor, is that the publisher will announce "a bunch of" games for Nintendo's console this week.

Given that their first title was Elebits, might we be looking at more new franchises? Or might they bring some of their hit properties like Metal Gear and Castlevania over? Or, uh, Frogger? I haven't heard any further details, so you'll just have to speculate.

Game|Life. (http://blog.wired.com/games/2007/01/rumor_a_bunch_o.html)

[Blue_Ninja0]

Metal Gear, i doubt it. But Castlevania would be rather awesome, and so would be a new Contra/Probotector exclusive for the Wii.

[4q2]

Again I could only echo my other comments of the more games, the merrier.

Some all new old school style Gradius games would be nice, but unlikely to ever exist because they dont have the wow factor required for sales these days.

If there is one thing I would like to see it would be for Konami to concentrate on some type of rhythm game that was unique to the wiimote.

[Jordan]

From what i've heard around quite a few boards is that Contra 3/Probotector have sold incredibly well.

But as 4q2 said, the Wii just needs a drumming game. Two wiimotes, on screen drums? VGM, anime music, chart music. That'd rock.

[Mike1988uk]

Do you reckon they could possibly release metal gear on wii but not the 4th one (new one), maybe the second one? The only reason i think this is because they did release the first one on cube but that was it. . . (not that i would really want them to release MGS2 as i already have it on PS2. . ..

I'd love to see them release MGS4 on wii but to be honest i very much dout it, very much so. . . . . . . .

[pedrocasilva]

Do you reckon they could possibly release metal gear on wii but not the 4th one (new one), maybe the second one? The only reason i think this is because they did release the first one on cube but that was it. . . (not that i would really want them to release MGS2 as i already have it on PS2. . ..

I'd love to see them release MGS4 on wii but to be honest i very much dout it, very much so. . . . . . . .I doubt they'll port any MGS as of yet.

MGS2 and 3 are dificult to port since they were so optimized for PS2, and Kojima would need to do it, but he has no free time or whatever.

[Mike1988uk]

I doubt they'll port any MGS as of yet.

MGS2 and 3 are dificult to port since they were so optimized for PS2, and Kojima would need to do it, but he has no free time or whatever.

Ok, well i suppose the idea is there for them. Anyway i would much rather see them release something new instead of porting! Or at least port something i ent played on. lol

[raven_blade2006]

I sure hope they are bringing more support this week. They have been a bit light in terms of titles for the Wii so far. We need more from them.

[Domstercool]

From what i've heard around quite a few boards is that Contra 3/Probotector have sold incredibly well.

But as 4q2 said, the Wii just needs a drumming game. Two wiimotes, on screen drums? VGM, anime music, chart music. That'd rock.

Taiko Drum Master would be awesome on the Wii.

[Zechs Merquise]

Please let it be big. I don't want Eledees, I want MGS or Castlevania. Please let this be so!

[Cube]

MGS2 and 3 are dificult to port since they were so optimized for PS2, and Kojima would need to do it, but he has no free time or whatever.


Why would he need to do it? Just get another developer to make the Wii version, then Konami publish it...

[Cube]

I mean seriously, get a fucking ps2 if you lot wanna play MGS that bad

I don't particularly want MGS2 or 3 at all.

[flameboy]

Please let it be big. I don't want Eledees, I want MGS or Castlevania. Please let this be so!

same feeling...but please please not remakes, I wouldn't even mind semi sequels in the MGS series..like portable ops is and ghost babel was on the GBC (ok handhelds not best comparison)

[Cube]

Not referring to you.

Ah, sorry. I thought you were because I was the only person who posted after your last one.

But, I would prefer new games over remakes.

[welsh_gamer]

But arn't the chances of getting a MGS title on the Wii, increased now, due to the fact, Snake, is on Super Smash Brothers? Juts thought that Nintendo and Konami might have stronger ties now.

Also, would love a drumming game on the Wii, be it Konami's try at it, or Wii Music!

[Solidus]

Boy, I would love to see a sequel to Policenauts or... Zone of Enders!

[Emasher]

i'd love to see a wii castlevania

tho the only one i've ever played is IV on the vc

[djamb3]

PES...PES...PES...

It's not that hard :)

[Teppo Holmqvist]

i'd love to see a wii castlevania

3D Castlevanias have been painfully bad so far due limited budget and the fact that the team isn't even trying. Hallway after another, all looking same. :(

[Pit-Jr]

Konami has a shit load of properties that id buy (as long as they arent ports).

Ideal: Contra, Castlevania and/or Gradius in luscious 2D

More Likely: Disney Sports, Frogger, Yu Gi Oh

[Teppo Holmqvist]

More Likely: Disney Sports, Frogger, Yu Gi Oh

If we believe Famitsu, Konami has plans for following Wii titles:

- Soccer Title (Winning Eleven, because Seabass said he was already experimenting on wiimote)
- Baseball Title (Power Pro Yakkou 14, me thinks)
- Action Title*
- RPG Title*
- Music Title (Probably another DDR Mario, Drummania would be other obvious choice)

* Was rumoured to be cancelled in last month's Famitsu, but Konami has given official statement where they say that they haven't cancelled any titles.

EDIT: News from MTV via GoNintendo

Last week Midway Games hosted an event in Las Vegas to preview the company’s major 2007 titles. Other companies’ events will follow, including a San Francisco Konami announcement day scheduled for Thursday.

http://gonintendo.com/?p=12494

[Pit-Jr]

RPG eh? The Wii definately needs some. I cant think of any that they do off-hand. Maybe something entirely new

[Funktion]

Just give me a new Snatcher game and a 2d Castlevania game and I would die a happy man... :D

[McMad]

Suikoden? There have been rumours... The Official Nintendo Mag also do give some hints to games we don't know about yet and this month there was a small section about it.

[Goron_3]

I expect some crap ports.

[Mr. Bananagrabber]

If you think MGS has a chance of being ported to the Wii you need a slap.
ZOE or Castlevania on the Wii, make it happen Konami!

[Zechs Merquise]

Konami has a shit load of properties that id buy (as long as they arent ports).

Ideal: Contra, Castlevania and/or Gradius in luscious 2D

More Likely: Disney Sports, Frogger, Yu Gi Oh

Yep, that is what we'll end with, you know it!

[IMJ]

I'm anxiously awaiting what kind of games Konami has planned for Wii. I don't think we'll get a MGS title, as Kojima Productions has its hands full on MGS4 on PS3 already. Besides, they've just produced MGS: PO for PSP. How many MGS games can they churn out?

I'm personally hoping for a return of the console Castlevania titles on Wii. They have the GBA/DS fan base already. I'd prefer an ultimate 2D epic Castlevania title, but wouldn't mind those 3D games. Just make it good!

But frankly, I don't think we'll get many huge franchises yet. Think more like Elebits, new games but with a family-friendly theme. Besides that, I'm fully expecting some Bemani games on Wii, especially DrumMania. Whatever they put out, just make it worthwhile and I'll gobble it!

[Zechs Merquise]

I'm anxiously awaiting what kind of games Konami has planned for Wii. I don't think we'll get a MGS title, as Kojima Productions has its hands full on MGS4 on PS3 already. Besides, they've just produced MGS: PO for PSP. How many MGS games can they churn out?

I'm personally hoping for a return of the console Castlevania titles on Wii. They have the GBA/DS fan base already. I'd prefer an ultimate 2D epic Castlevania title, but wouldn't mind those 3D games. Just make it good!

But frankly, I don't think we'll get many huge franchises yet. Think more like Elebits, new games but with a family-friendly theme. Besides that, I'm fully expecting some Bemani games on Wii, especially DrumMania. Whatever they put out, just make it worthwhile and I'll gobble it!

lol, maybe they'll give us a port of the N64 castlevania with Wii-mote controls, they'll probably just about get that graphics engine to run on the Wii lol

[daftada]

I'd wager we'll be seeing the return of the ISS series and maybe a Dance Mat game.

I would love a new Contra tho.

[pedrocasilva]

I'd wager we'll be seeing the return of the ISS series and maybe a Dance Mat game.

I would love a new Contra tho.Dance Dance Revolution would be neat, but... ISS? the soccer game? wasn't it descontinued in favor of PES?

[ShadowV7]

A good online Yu-Gi-Oh game would be cool,along with a 3rd Zone of The Enders and i'll be happy,anything else than that will be a bonus to me.

I do hope we hear something about this RPG and Adventure game though,Wii is lacking in those.

[Gaijin von Snikbah]

Aaand... action!

Where is my MMO?

[Ten10]

I vote Para para for the music game.

[Teppo Holmqvist]

I vote Para para for the music game.

Para Para Paradise was commercial failure, and Konami doesn't own rights for most songs anymore.

[Jay]

A football game (Probably a Wii PES, possibly a return to ISS just incase it doesn't work out, ala the early Xbox/Cube games) and a DDR game are inevitable, if not with this batch of games then in the near future.

I would like to see a big franchise brought to the Wii - Kojima has said he likes the Wii but also I seem to remember him saying there won't be another MGS game whilst MGS4 is in production, Portable Ops was started before apparently so that doesn't count. A modernised Castlevania that brought its story telling and atmosphere into this decade would be very welcome but another Castlevania 64 style mess is best avoided. I think it could work if it played a bit like a combination between God of War and Prince of Persia with Castlevanias own style imo. A new franchise, with the potential to be an MGS style/quality of franchise would be class but I don't think Konami have really pushed a big new franchise/idea in a good while.

[Gaijin von Snikbah]

The event starts in 6 minutes. 5 PM Los Angeles time.

[pedrocasilva]

The event starts in 6 minutes. 5 PM Los Angeles time.so... that means news tomorrow morning?

neat :D

[Dante]

First game is Dewy's Adventure. (http://wii.ign.com/articles/760/760616p1.html)
http://wiimedia.ign.com/wii/image/article/760/760616/exclusive-dewys-adventure-for-wii-20070201031323677-000.jpg

[pedrocasilva]

Wow, not bad, I loved to learn that it's a new exclusive coming from Elebits team

[Cube]

Looks delightfully odd.

[Speedfreak]

IGN Wii: This may be the first game that we have seen with normal mapping. We weren't really sure if the Wii supported it.

Mukaitoge: Really? We used normal mapping for some of the bosses in the game. If you look closely at the trailer, you can see normal mapping on the boss character at the end.

Woo! Hollywood/Flipper is more powerful than we thought.

[Gaijin von Snikbah]

Can you explain what normal mapping is?

[pedrocasilva]

Woo! Hollywood/Flipper is more powerful than we thought.More like, Hollywood is more powerful than IGN thought. ^_^

The guy was surprised, like "what are these guys smoking? of course it does"

[Cube]

Watching the videos, It looks like it's fun. For some reason it reminds me of Pikmin and Glover...

[pedrocasilva]

Can you explain what normal mapping is?It's a way to give off the ideia that you're using a load more polygons than those actually onscreen.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/36/Normal_map_example.png/800px-Normal_map_example.png

[Gaijin von Snikbah]

Cool. Maybe we have underestimated the Wii.

[James McGeachie]

A very nice, creative and fun looking game. Seems like a step up from Elebits from the tech demo side of things to a more full fledged and polished Wii title, has a lot of promise to me, regardless of how "Childish" I assume a lot of people will see it as.

[dazzybee]

SOis.that.it?

wheres.pro.evo?

[david.dakota]

Dewy's adventure does look nice. I wouldnt say it looks leagues ahead of current Wii software though, but certainly looks an improvement.


I'm not surprised that we've only seen one game. Let each game have its time in the limelight.

[IMJ]

It's a way to give off the ideia that you're using a load more polygons than those actually onscreen.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/36/Normal_map_example.png/800px-Normal_map_example.png

Thanks for explaining to me! Normal mapping sounds so... how to put it? Easy to do :P

Anyway, I'm kinda disappointed if this game is all Konami is going to announce. The game itself looks promising. Kinda makes me think of Monkey Ball and Kororinpa but with more depth in it. Seeing this comes from the Elebits team, it should be great fun.

Hopefully Konami got more announcements coming, cos if this is all they got lined up for 2007, that's really a lack up support. Sure, expecting something major like Castlevania or MGS is kinda wishful thinking. I just hope there's more coming.

Talking about Castlevania, anyone seen the Dracula X Chronicles game yet? It's for PSP, which is a 3D remake of the PC-Engine game Rondo of Blood. The last true traditional 2D Castlevania game. It also includes the original sprite-based game along with an enhanced version of SotN o_O

The first trailer doesn't look too hot though, but damn, would I have loved this on Wii or DS. And didn't IGA said that his team didn't want a polygonal PSP game, since it wouldn't have the detail of sprites? Maybe some other team did this game?

Oh, sorry for being off-topic...

[flameboy]

Well not my kind of thing. I mean I like the look of Elebits/Eleedees, but this just doesn't appeal to me at all, for some reason reminds me of Billy Hatcher...

[Ten10]

Well although para para didn't do so great I thought it because the wiimote could cut out the need for any extra equipment.

[Speedfreak]

Thanks for explaining to me! Normal mapping sounds so... how to put it? Easy to do :P

Anyway, I'm kinda disappointed if this game is all Konami is going to announce. The game itself looks promising. Kinda makes me think of Monkey Ball and Kororinpa but with more depth in it. Seeing this comes from the Elebits team, it should be great fun.

Hopefully Konami got more announcements coming, cos if this is all they got lined up for 2007, that's really a lack up support. Sure, expecting something major like Castlevania or MGS is kinda wishful thinking. I just hope there's more coming.

Talking about Castlevania, anyone seen the Dracula X Chronicles game yet? It's for PSP, which is a 3D remake of the PC-Engine game Rondo of Blood. The last true traditional 2D Castlevania game. It also includes the original sprite-based game along with an enhanced version of SotN o_O

The first trailer doesn't look too hot though, but damn, would I have loved this on Wii or DS. And didn't IGA said that his team didn't want a polygonal PSP game, since it wouldn't have the detail of sprites? Maybe some other team did this game?

Oh, sorry for being off-topic...

Read the thread title. "Games". We'll be getting more.

[Hellfire]

Looks really cool reminds me of Monkey Ball and Loco Roco. But ffs, change the name so that it doesn't sound like Disney game!

[Pit-Jr]

the concept reeks of Mario Sunshine.

Its probably fun as hell though and the title actually sounds like a videogame. Props

[Sparko]

I really enjoyed the first Goemon game on the N64, thought it was really quirky and fun, I'd love to see a Wii version. This new game looks pretty interesting, I'll definitely be keeping an eye on it.

[pedrocasilva]

I really enjoyed the first Goemon game on the N64, thought it was really quirky and fun, I'd love to see a Wii version. This new game looks pretty interesting, I'll definitely be keeping an eye on it.Even if they do I'd say it's unlikely that it comes out of Japan, since Working Designs was the company doing the localizations and it's out of business.

In the PS2 Goemon (because Sony didn't aproove the name) and the DS version wasn't even localized. :(

[Hero-of-Time]

This information is on Konami’s American website…

Major Konami Announcements on Monday!

Check back to this space on Monday for several major announcements on new games from Konami! From new franchises to returning favorites, you won’t want to miss the earth-shaking news. You heard it here first!

No word on what platforms will have games coming to them, but let’s keep our fingers crossed for Wii and DS!


More to come then.

[Retro_Link]

Intro and Gameplay trailer

http://uk.media.wii.ign.com/media/882/882221/vids_1.html

Dewey sounds just like Yoshi!!

[david.dakota]

So, more are expected according to the news. They're not specific on which platforms, but there's certainly alot of Wii love about the place

[Dante]

Someone should make Dewy's adventure topic.

[ultrajamie]

come on now... it's hardly a system shifter from the look of it?

[Dante]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – FEBRUARY 2, 2007 – Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., today announced new titles and additional details for its 2007 lineup. On the heels of an exciting year that featured the release of all-new versions of blockbuster franchises such as Metal Gear Solid® and Suikoden®, this year’s roster will boast the latest versions of legendary franchises such as Winning Eleven as well as the company’s first next generation music title, Dance Dance Revolution UNIVERSE™ for Xbox 360™ video game and entertainment system from Microsoft. Konami will also further reinforce its leadership position in the portable gaming space with another solid lineup of compelling content for the current handheld systems. New titles were announced today including Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles for the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system and Time Ace for the Nintendo DS™. In addition to the many new video games, Konami also introduced new products from its Mobile and Toy & Hobby divisions. Overall, Konami’s broad 2007 line-up includes products across all genres and age groups. Below is additional information on the products that were showcased at Konami’s 2007 Gamers Day:

Brooktown High Senior Year
Release date: Spring 2007
Genre: Dating/Social Games
Platform: PSP system

Brooktown High: Senior Year gives gamers the opportunity to re-capture their high school days by trying to date the boy or girl of their dreams. Players can make friends with different types of students such as jocks, nerds, and rebels, as they search for the perfect partner to make their senior year truly magical.

Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles
Release date: 2007
Genre: Action
Platform: PSP system

Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles takes an entirely new look at the classic action game Castlevania: Rondo of Blood and brings the franchise to the PSP system for the first time – complete with 3D graphics, enhanced gameplay and new music. This is the first time Rondo of Blood has been released outside of Japan. The game also includes unlockable versions of the original Rondo of Blood and Symphony of the Night games, optimized for the PSP system with old-school side scrolling action.

Coded Arms Contagion
Release date: March 2007
Genre: First Person Shooter
Platform: PSP system

Coded Arms Contagion thrusts players into a new cybernetic crisis where they must use their hacking abilities and an arsenal of high-powered weaponry to survive. As a lone security agent, players will enter a virtual reality military training program to prevent cyber-terrorists from taking control of the program.

Dance Dance Revolution UNIVERSE™
Release date: February 2007
Genre: Music
Platform: Xbox 360

The bestselling video game in the music game category continues its long tradition of innovation with an entirely new game for the next-generation. DDR UNIVERSE takes dancing to a whole new dance floor–offering all-new features and options including gameplay that everyone can play and enjoy.

Dance Dance Revolution Hottest Party™
Release date: 2007
Genre: Music
Platform: Wii™

The global dancing phenomenon gets even more physical with an entirely new game designed for the Wii. DDR Hottest Party is sure to be the life of the party with four player multiplayer, Wii Remote™ and Nunchuk™ support, smash hits taken from the last four decades of music, entirely new modes and more!

Death, Jr. and the Science Fair of Doom
Release date: Spring 2007
Genre: Action
Platform: Nintendo DS

Death, Jr., Pandora and the crew are back in a new adventure for the Nintendo DS. In their school’s annual science fair, the gang gets into another mess as they accidentally unleash the evil Moloch and need to sort it all out before DJ’s dad finds out. Switch between DJ and Pandora and use the stylus for cool new moves.

Dewy’s Adventure (working title)
Release date: 2007
Genre: Action
Platform: Wii

An original game for the Wii from the producer who created the acclaimed video game, Elebits. Using the Wii Remote, take control of Dewy, a tiny droplet of water, rolling him around the environment and using special elemental powers with unique gesture-based controls to take on the dastardly forces of Don Hedron.

GoPets™
Release date: 2007
Genre: Virtual Pet/Social Games
Platform: Nintendo DS, PC

GoPets brings together a community of virtual pet owners in which players create and train a virtual animal, and watch as their pet develops its own personality, appearances and hobbies. Players can also take their pets online and make friends with other pet owners around the world, using both Nintendo DS and PC versions of the game.

Hellboy
Release date: 2007
Genre: Action
Platform: PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system, Xbox 360, PSP system

Based on Hellboy comics from Dark Horse Comics and movie from Revolution Studios, Hellboy for the PLAYSTATION 3 system and Xbox 360 lets players unleash the Right Hand of Doom in visceral melee combat as they battle to thwart a diabolical Nazi plot. Hellboy for the PSP system features an original visual style and new gameplay elements built around episodic play sessions.

Honeycomb Beat
Release date: Spring 2007
Genre: Puzzle/Music
Platform: Nintendo DS

Published and developed by Hudson, Honeycomb Beat is a music-enhanced puzzle game for the Nintendo DS, featuring intuitive touch screen gameplay and more than 200 unique puzzles to energize your mind.

Konami Classic Series: Arcade Hits™
Release date: 2007
Genre: Action
Platform: Nintendo DS

Featuring more than 12 of the most memorable quarter-munching arcade hits of all-time, Konami Classic Series: Arcade Hits will let players enjoy these timeless classics in both their original and remixed dual screen forms as well as also enjoy them with friends in special wireless modes.

Lost In Blue 2™
Release date: Spring 2007
Genre: Adventure
Platform: Nintendo DS

Washed ashore after their cruise ship goes down at sea, young Jack and Amy must struggle to survive as they search for a way off a deserted island. The teens must confront their worst fears as they discover the secrets and dangers that lurk behind every corner of the mysterious island.

Lunar Knights™
Release date: February 2007
Genre: Action RPG
Platform: Nintendo DS

Control two adventurers on a quest to rid their world of evil. One hero is guided by the moon and uses swords to dispatch his opponents, while the other is powered by the sun and takes on forces of evil using firearms. Together they explore their land, solve puzzles, and uncover the dark force that opposes them.

Kororinpa: Marble Mania
Release date: Spring 2007
Genre: Puzzle
Platform: Wii

Published and developed by Hudson, Marble Mania is a fun and addictive action puzzle game that lets players tilt and rotate the Wii Remote to roll a ball around a maze to reach the goal. Using an intuitive control scheme, gamers of all ages and skill levels can pick up a Wii Remote and immediately join the fun.

Time Ace
Release date: Spring 2007
Genre: Flight Combat
Platform: Nintendo DS

Pulse-pounding 3D aerial shooting action game with more than 18 levels and eight historical eras. Acquire and fly planes of the past, present and future, from World War II bombers to modern fighter jets and futuristic marvels of airborne destruction.

Wing Island
Release date: Spring 2007
Genre: Flight Action
Platform: Wii

Published and developed by Hudson, this flight action game for the Wii lets players soar around Shell Island taking on jobs to keep the family aviation business running. From dusting crops to daring missions like aerial fire fighting, players use the Wii Remote to perform aerial acrobatics and fly in formation, controlling a group of 5 planes at once.

Winning Eleven Pro Evolution Soccer 2007™
Release date: February 2007
Genre: Sports/Soccer
Platform: Xbox 360, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo DS, PSP system, PC DVD-ROM

The world’s best selling soccer series is back with even more world-class action and modes of play. Featuring the most realistic gameplay ever seen in a soccer video game, updated gameplay mechanics and an expansive roster of leading teams and players, the game delivers pure soccer action like never before.

TOY & HOBBY

Music Mania (working title)
Release date: 2007
Genre: Music
Platform: Online game controller

A new online game controller for the PC that lets players of all ages become virtual musicians as they match notes in time to music as it appears on their monitor.

Konami Kids Playground
Release date: 2007
Genre: Edutainment
Platform: PlayStation 2

A new series of games designed for the pre-K market, Konami Kids Playground offers toddlers a fun way to learn important basics like numbers and letters, colors and shapes while also promoting a healthy, active lifestyle. One game mat works with all Kids Playground software titles. Choose from Frogger Hop, Skip & Jumpin’ Fun, Alphabet Circus, Dinosaur Shapes and Colors and Toy Pals Fun with Numbers.

Track & Field
Release date: 2007
Genre: Sports
Platform: Plug & Play

Simply plug the mat into any TV and two players are ready to go head to head for the gold. With ten different sports to play, children of all ages will enjoy running, jumping and competing in a virtual decathlon.

MOBILE

Gradius Neo
Release date: Available Now
Genre: Mobile/Action

Get blown away with Konami's new game from the mega-hit Gradius® series. Gradius Neo and its addictive auto-scrolling shoot 'um up gameplay lets players conquer the final frontier from their mobile phone.

Pirate Poppers
Release date: 2007
Genre: Mobile/Action

Climb aboard for some swashbucklin' pirate popping fun. Players aim cannonballs to clear away menacing chains and unlock trinkets and jewels that rain down from above.

Professor Fizzwizzle
Release date: 2007
Genre: Mobile/Puzzle

Help Professor Fizzwizzle find his way back to his lab. Take control of the diminutive genius and use his brains and gadgets to solve each exciting level in this mind-expanding puzzle game

Silent Hill
Release date: 2007
Genre: Mobile/Action

From the creators of the original smash hit horror action video game comes Silent Hill for your mobile phone. Your phone will never be safe again!


Game|Life (http://blog.wired.com/games/2007/02/konami_the_whol.html#more)

[/ nando /]

..where the hell is PES for the Wii.. bunch o' wankers

[pedrocasilva]

..where the hell is PES for the Wii.. bunch o' wankersProbably not ready to be shown, just remember how long the DS one took.

[Dante]

King and Queen of Konami's Prom (http://blog.wired.com/games/2007/02/king_and_queen_.html) O_o

[Zechs Merquise]

What a shower of crap. No Castlevania, no contra, no MGS. cack, cack and more cack.

[pedrocasilva]

What a shower of crap. No Castlevania, no contra, no MGS. cack, cack and more cack.Then again we were expecting none of those.

I loved the new franchise they presented us, instead of a sequel, no doubt Wii also needs the sequels with userbase, but I'm happy with what was given now; remember there was also a few sports games and a RPG, Konami only showed us his fingers.

[Dante]

Wait for monday? :hmm:

[Jhaqen]

I do hope they release a PES game and not some ISS nonsense.

My PS2 has been basically a PES playing machine for the last two years.

[Teppo Holmqvist]

What a shower of crap. No Castlevania, no contra, no MGS. cack, cack and more cack.

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/796/shutup5lq7moar2.gif

:p

First of all, have you ever played any of the 3D Castlevanias that Konami put out for PS2? They are plain horrible games, made with extremely limited budget. They have repetitive gameplay. Corridor after corridor, all looking same. Only monsters change. Both were commercial failures, and Wii version wouldn't fare better, especially considering that Konami's team can't even do tolerable 3D Castlevania. They have proved it four times.

Contra..... Once again I'm suspecting that you haven't played any Contra titles since SNES / Genesis. After SNES days, Konami has made only only three Contra games, one for PSOne / Saturn, two for PS2. All three were quite bad games, and mostly sold due classic name. Fortunately, using classic name didn't keep series infinetily aflot, and after commercial disaster called Neo Contra, Contra as series was put into indefinite hold. And that's a good thing.

Metal Gear Solid? Little unrealistic to except, as Sony has paid big sum for exclusivity. When you are it, you could basically bitch that why PS3 doesn't get Super Mario Galaxy or Metroid Prime 3. Or why Wii doesn't get Halo.

So... instead of trying to get into Wii market with two series that are on the verge of death, Konami decided to do DDR game. DDR is one of their most popular titles on the west, easily moving at least 300 000 copies each time new mix is released. It was smart move and will surely help with Wii's mainstream appeal. And complaining about Lewy's is also quite pointless, especially because you haven't played it. You don't know how good it is, or how much effort team has put to it.

I do hope they release a PES game and not some ISS nonsense.

No fear about that. ISS as a series is dead. Konami finally noticed that there wasn't really any logical reason to have two different football titles to compete for same market segment.

[Zechs Merquise]

http://img403.imageshack.us/img403/796/shutup5lq7moar2.gif

:p

First of all, have you ever played any of the 3D Castlevanias that Konami put out for PS2? They are plain horrible games, made with extremely limited budget. They have repetitive gameplay. Corridor after corridor, all looking same. Only monsters change. Both were commercial failures, and Wii version wouldn't fare better, especially considering that Konami's team can't even do tolerable 3D Castlevania. They have proved it four times.

Contra..... Once again I'm suspecting that you haven't played any Contra titles since SNES / Genesis. After SNES days, Konami has made only only three Contra games, one for PSOne / Saturn, two for PS2. All three were quite bad games, and mostly sold due classic name. Fortunately, using classic name didn't keep series infinetily aflot, and after commercial disaster called Neo Contra, Contra as series was put into indefinite hold. And that's a good thing.

Metal Gear Solid? Little unrealistic to except, as Sony has paid big sum for exclusivity. When you are it, you could basically bitch that why PS3 doesn't get Super Mario Galaxy or Metroid Prime 3. Or why Wii doesn't get Halo.

So... instead of trying to get into Wii market with two series that are on the verge of death, Konami decided to do DDR game. DDR is one of their most popular titles on the west, easily moving at least 300 000 copies each time new mix is released. It was smart move and will surely help with Wii's mainstream appeal. And complaining about Lewy's is also quite pointless, especially because you haven't played it. You don't know how good it is, or how much effort team has put to it.



No fear about that. ISS as a series is dead. Konami finally noticed that there wasn't really any logical reason to have two different football titles to compete for same market segment.

Those new titles are doing nothing for me at all. Sorry, but they're just not. Maybe I am being unrealistic. I'll be honest, and I've said this before, I loved Konami in the SNES days, and I love MGS. But since then they've declined in a massive way. However I would like to see them return to form with the Wii and re-invigorate their franchises, which they may be able to do with the Wii-mote.

I'm well aware Contra is basically now a joke, and that Castlevania now exists mainly on the DS, but hell, I still don;t want a dance mat game or some water puzzle effort.

[Teppo Holmqvist]

I'm well aware Contra is basically now a joke, and that Castlevania now exists mainly on the DS, but hell, I still don;t want a dance mat game or some water puzzle effort.

Yeah, that is fair response, as nobody can like every possible game on the market. But I still think that it is good that Konami tries and brings some original titles to Wii.

[Pit-Jr]

This is what you get for sticking with ancient technology

No this is the crap you get for sticking with ancient technology

THQ has a whopping 11 Wii titles planned for Nintendo's system through fiscal 2008, it revealed.

"In addition to Ratatouille, we plan to launch a sequel to Cars at holiday. Our partners at Disney and Pixar believe that Cars has the potential to be a long-term franchise and we are working closely with them on building this brand. We believe that Ratatouille, Cars II, and a growing Pixar catalog will show a strong year-over-year comparison for the Pixar franchise as a whole. We also expect strong sales from our Nickelodeon lineup led by Avatar and NickTunes. And we plan to continue to release games based on our Bratz license which has shipped more than 3 million units to date."

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[Charlie]

Metal Gear Solid? Little unrealistic to except, as Sony has paid big sum for exclusivity. When you are it, you could basically bitch that why PS3 doesn't get Super Mario Galaxy or Metroid Prime 3. Or why Wii doesn't get Halo.


That would be because Nintendo own Mario and they own Metroid. Microsoft own Halo. Sony don't actually own MGS, Konami do...

[EchoDesiato]

I'm betting Monday's "big anouncement" will be a Hideo Kojima game. Not MGS of course, but maybe a Wii version of Boktai, or a whole new concept alltogether.

[Zechs Merquise]

I think they'll announce an MGS game, due to Snake being in Smash Bros. It'll be an updated port of an existing game, or maybe a bundle of MGS 2 & 3 with new controls.

[Teppo Holmqvist]

Sony don't actually own MGS, Konami do...

But Sony has paid for the exclusivity. That's the point. There is certain brands that you really shouldn't except, as they are tightly within hands of one of the key players. Those titles that aren't "bolted down" are going multiplatform in next generation.

No this is the crap you get for sticking with ancient technology

Actually no. That's crap what you always get if you allow THQ to publish games for your platform. THQ has practically constructed their 20 years old dynasty around crap shovelware that they push in great masses to any console platform that is commercially viable. This was true in the past, and it will definetily be true in the future. PS3 and X360 won't be spared from their shit, but THQ is vary start pumping crap before it knows which one will win. Sometimes THQ does publish some decent titles, but their own input has always been stuff of legends*.

Oh well, at least THQ also announced that they are publishing wrestling game for Wii. Probably Day of Reckoning 3.

* ...or nightmares, depending from who you ask :)

[dazzybee]

Is Dancy dance the monday revelation, or should we exect aomething else?

[Zechs Merquise]

Is Dancy dance the monday revelation, or should we exect aomething else?

Well, as it's not monday yet, I'm hoping we get something juicy then.

[pedrocasilva]

This is what you get for sticking with ancient technologyyeah our controller is just... so ancient.

I guess it's also because of ancient hardware that PS2 got MGS franchise and GBA/DS had all those exclusive castlevania games.

[Hellfire]

yeah our controller is just... so ancient.

I guess it's also because of ancient hardware that PS2 got MGS franchise and GBA/DS had all those exclusive castlevania games.
Bolded because of the pwnage contained in the post.

[McMad]

I'm betting Monday's "big anouncement" will be a Hideo Kojima game. Not MGS of course, but maybe a Wii version of Boktai, or a whole new concept alltogether.

I think a new Boktai will rely on the success of Lunar Knights, is it out anywhere yet?

[Hellfire]

I'm happy just with Dewey, I want Wii to play original and fun games.



Was his ass good?
Don't be sad kid, you can't win them all.

[pedrocasilva]

Never put horsepower and handhelds together, arguements are void.I also talked about PS2 and MGS being stuck on it for a whole generation though.

That's what you got for sticking with ancient technology.

Meaning... Sales and money is what really matter; even Kojima said he thinks HD is not that important.

Kojima: We're not the ones who are saying we want HD. I'm not interested, myself, about HD at all. MGS games tend not to care about how clean the screen looks...we deliberately make the graphics look dirtier to give the atmosphere more life.Source: http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/kojima/kojima-doesnt-care-about-hd-interested-in-wii-225925.php

Oh wait? is he sticking to ancient technology?

[pedrocasilva]

He can say what he likes, at the end of the day MGS is on PS3 and PSP, and not on the Nintendo.And at the end of the day that doesn't change the fact that PS2 was weaker, ancient technology.

I'll say it again, sales and money is what really matter, then comes the platform.

If MGS were to go multiplatform, or just to another console altogether, Sony would even be willing to pay for it to stay exclusive, that's probably why the MGS4 on X360 rumors just don't want to die.

Wii could be twice as powerful compared to PS3 and still, the chances of MGS4 being Wii exclusive would be slim.

[pedrocasilva]

What is this arguement about, i lost track of it?About "ancient technology" not really mattering in the equation.

Since we were at it I said what was important in that equation.

EDIT: Off course, I think you understood it just as "it was meant to", the first time I wrote it. But I don't mind doing a recap.

[Hellfire]

I love it when people try to change the subject when they know they're being owned. It's just funny.

[McMad]

I love it when people try to change the subject when they know they're being owned. It's just funny.

Ugh, Jesus you're like Pedro's cheerleader.

[pedrocasilva]

Seriously now, describe how one got owned, i know everyone sucks up to Pedrocastlevania because he gets most of his shit from wikipedia (No offence), but i have noticed a growing trend in the art of kissing ones buttocks.What did I get from wikipedia though? specially on this discussion, we could say the same for you and neogaf I suppose, and I don't even care about that.

Wikipedia is a fast way of searching info, so what next? accuse me of getting info from google?

It doesn't mean I don't know most of the stuff before hand, but you just know sometimes it's faster to look it up there, I don't always use it though.

But... What is this arguement about, i lost track of it?

And for the record, castlevania? I'm not even a fan of that series pal. totally unrelated stuff.

Edit: Ok i noticed, silly me, you are both PortugeseOh cool, that should say it all, by the way it's written Portuguese.

[pedrocasilva]

What is this arguement about, i lost track of it?

[...]

Well, just for the sake of objectivity, I don't know who the hell pedrocasilva is (or dabooker man, for that matter), I'm not that active in these boards, but dabookerman was indeed owned. If you can't see it, it's because you're in denial.

[Speedfreak]

He can say what he likes, at the end of the day MGS is on PS3 and PSP, and not on the Nintendo.

And God willing it'll stay there.


Longcat is long, btw.

[pedrocasilva]

I agree, this thread is completely spoiled, if I wanted to see posts like this I'd just go to 4chan (http://www.4chan.org/flash/longcat_song.html).

That said... it was posted 25 times or so in a row in the initial post (and then self-quoted), for my definition, it's spam.

I don't care if I "suck" for saying this.

[Hellfire]

Shit, this is turning into 4chan! KEKKAI!
EDIT: Even more 4chan than I though. I can't agree with pedro because we are friends and from the same country. I have a real problem here, please enlighten me on how to work on it oh master dabookerman.
EDIT2: Ah, fuck it I'm just throwing wood into the fire, I don't give a crap. Carry on.

[Blue_Ninja0]

This forum had a strange smell today. I was wondering were the rotten smell was coming from...

[david.dakota]

Its all gone rather strange here. I thought, judging by the title of this thread, we were discussing Konami's confimred Wii games and speculating if any more are to be announced.

We all have differences in opinions, just part of human nature, but can't we all live and play nicely together?

[McMad]

I've reported him to the mods.

Errr... Why? This isn't school, that's pathetic.

[pedrocasilva]

Errr... Why? This isn't school, that's pathetic.No? well, it's a gaming forum and it's even in the Wii discussion area, not even General Chit Chat for that matter, the mods should take notice.

This thread is going nowhere as is. Most forums I go to people get warned, suspended or even banned for less.

Anarchy does nothing for a forum, and if nothing is done people will just think they can get away with it; well he's probably right to think that.

It was clearly a disservice for the community.

[McMad]

No? well, it's a gaming forum and it's even in the Wii discussion area, not even General Chit Chat for that matter, the mods should take notice.

This thread is going nowhere as is. Most forums I go to people get warned, suspended or even banned for less.

Anarchy does nothing for a forum, and if nothing is done people will just think they can get away with it; well he's probably right to think that.

It was clearly a disservice for the community.

Well then if you people have such a problem with scrolling a bit more why don't you report Shino and Fanman (no offence guys) as well?

They quoted Booker adding to the size of this page.

This thread clearly has very little substance left so who cares if the cat picture of doom is posted.

[Excelle]

Yes, PES Wii please.

Although Dewy's looks hellacool :) Love the state changing and the Windwaker-esque graphics!

[pedrocasilva]

Well then if you people have such a problem with scrolling a bit more why don't you report Shino and Fanman (no offence guys) as well?

They quoted Booker adding to the size of this page.

This thread clearly has very little substance left so who cares if the cat picture of doom is posted.Ugh, Jesus you're like Dabooker's cheerleader.

And thread "having little substance" after it was completly fucked I agree, but that happened when longcat was posted.

It's not a matter of "oh, who cares", I obviously care and I guess I'm not the only one. New game announcements from Konami are supposedly coming back on monday, and even then, if it's over for you just don't visit that thread anymore, it's better than spamming it to death, don't end that thread for other users.

As for who quoted him... He was the one who posted it in the first place, he's the one at fault.

If it bothers you, report them.

"Oh no, report bad post! report them too!" that's just so childish; what a bunch of kids you are, to be honest.

[DCK]

Well then if you people have such a problem with scrolling a bit more why don't you report Shino and Fanman (no offence guys) as well?

They quoted Booker adding to the size of this page.

This thread clearly has very little substance left so who cares if the cat picture of doom is posted.
Yeah, little substance is a good excuse to spam the thread with your childish pictures and then laugh at the attention you're inevitably getting.

[McMad]

Ugh, Jesus you're like Dabooker's cheerleader.

And thread "having little substance" after it was completly fucked I agree, but that happened when longcat was posted.

It's not a matter of "oh, who cares", I obviously care and I guess I'm not the only one. New game announcements from Konami are supposedly coming back on monday, and even then, if it's over for you just don't visit that thread anymore, it's better than spamming it to death, don't end that thread for other users.

As for who quoted him... He was the one who posted it in the first place, he's the one at fault.

If it bothers you, report them.

"Oh no, report bad post! report them too!" that's just so childish; what a bunch of kids you are, to be honest.

Haha, no I'm not Dabooker's cheerleader, I'm not saying 'You just got owned!!' like a complete prick.

I'm just a person that doesn't take things too seriously and likes to have a laugh every now and then.

I guess I'm on Dabooker's side here because he best represents humour and sillyness on this forum.

I understand that you may be upset that you wanted to have an actual discussion about Konami but I guess not all is lost.

You could make the effort now to restart the discussion but this thread will probably end up being locked soon. :heh:

EDIT: DCK calm down, I didn't post those, I just thougth they were funny, and attention wtf?

[Haden]

Seriously now, describe how one got owned, i know everyone sucks up to Pedrocastlevania because he gets most of his shit from wikipedia (No offence), but i have noticed a growing trend in the art of kissing ones buttocks.

Edit: Ok i noticed, silly me, you are both Portugese

You lose an argument and turn into Jade Goody then post a cat pic of doom. Its a new low even for you! Sierously please go mental a bit more and get banned.

As for konami announcements coming out tommorow for new games? Or is this not true.

[pedrocasilva]

As for konami announcements coming out tommorow for new games? Or is this not true.Major Konami Announcements on Monday!

Check back to this space on Monday for several major announcements on new games from Konami! From new franchises to returning favorites, you won’t want to miss the earth-shaking news. You heard it here first!Source: http://www.konami.com/edealinv/servlet/ExecMacro?nurl=control/News.vm&ctl_nbr=3810

Might be a typo, or not even Nintendo related, but who knows.

[Haden]

I dont see that happening ever. I am fucking immortal. Oh yes OH YES.
Bait bait bait bait bait bait

lol indeed you must stink the amount of bait you chuck around.

[Teppo Holmqvist]

Might be a typo, or not even Nintendo related, but who knows.

My extremely reliable source says it isn't nothing at all. It is just that they are going update website with weekend's games.

[pedrocasilva]

My extremely reliable source says it isn't nothing at all. It is just that they are going update website with weekend's games.Yes, I think you are right.

[Gaijin von Snikbah]

The Wii will probably be able to display "better" graphics than in Dewy's Adventure.

Mario Galaxy might be an indicator of that.

[Hellfire]

The Wii will probably be able to display "better" graphics than in Dewy's Adventure.

Mario Galaxy might be an indicator of that.

Who cares, just as long as the game is good. Good graphics are nice and all, but after an hour if the gameplay doesn't hold up, you'll get sick of the game.

[Hero-of-Time]

Just checked in on this thread, what the hell went on in here??!!

[mcj metroid]

dabookerman! need i say more?

[Stocka]

Where's this 'big monday announcement' then?

[Jordan]

Well considering its currently 5am in the Pacific... quite a while off yet.

[Hellfire]

My bet is that there is no anouncement.

[flameboy]

My bet is that there is no anouncement.

yeah I don't think so either...think they are more likely just updating the website!!!!

anyway here's hoping that im wrong and that they are gonna reveal either Pro Evo/ISS ooooohhh and a new castlevania please!

[raven_blade2006]

Lets hope they still have more to show for Wii.

[Dante]

First Monday Game is:

GoPets: Vacation Island
Platform: Nintendo DS™
Developer: 1st Playable Productions
Genre: Virtual Pet
Number of Players: 1
Release Date: Spring 2007

Konami's Vacation Island. Squeezing in somewhere between Nintendogs and Animal Crossing, GoPets is Konami's attempt to capture some of the virtual pet niche's market share on DS. Players will be tasked with nurturing the growth of either a virtual cat or dog, and then presumably must send their pets off to an anthropomorphized island community where minigames are the way of life.

While derivative, GoPets will support the underused Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, allowing pet groomers to share their experiences through a text-based chat system, complete with universal icons for cross-language communication -- it's unclear if friend codes must first be exchanged in order to chat (a requirement that has limited Animal Crossing's online mode). Apparently, the handheld version will also share some level of compatibility with a planned PC iteration of the GoPets franchise.

[Ant-Shimmin]

Give me a MG based game and I shall be happy, maybe even Pro :P

[david.dakota]

The monday announcement has been and gone. All Konami's Wii projects can be found one click away (http://www.konami.com/Konami/ctl3810/cp20107/cl0/wii)