BigTac
02-03-2006, 02:37 AM
http://revolution.ign.com/articles/692/692479p1.html
IGN have and will probally continue updating their list on both 1st and 3rd party. There is nothing new to me on the list. Here are a some things worth noting:
Metroid Prime 3
Status: Exclusive
Developer: Retro Studios
We believe that Metroid Prime 3 has a strong chance of being a Revolution launch title, but we're hesitant to claim that as fact until after we've seen its progress at E3 2006, where it is expected to be fully playable. The tentatively titled game was unveiled at Nintendo's E3 2005 press conference alongside a brief snippet of footage - the only so-called Revolution gameplay video yet seen. Since then, we've learned a little more about the first-person adventure. It will, according to Retro Studios, signal the end to a three-part Prime trilogy. "The plot of Prime 3 is about closure, told against the backdrop of an epic struggle," the developer revealed in an online interview last year. The game will once more feature Metroid entities, as well as all new characters, and feature the return of the element Phazon. Kenji Yamamoto, who provided music for the first two games, will return for Prime 3. And every bit as interesting, the studio claims that it has some graphic tricks up its sleeve, which is exciting since the first two Prime outings were gorgeous. "The 'engine' [we developed] underwent drastic improvements between Metroid Prime 1 and 2, and will see even more between 2 and 3," the company stated. "Our engineers are a very talented and dedicated bunch, and they're constantly looking for ways to make our games run smoother with more detail."
Battalion Wars Online
Status: Exclusive
Developer: Kuju Entertainment Sources: Insider information;
At E3 2005, Kuju said that it was in positive talks with Nintendo about future games and then alluded to a Revolution sequel. Asked about the omission of a GCN multiplayer mode, the developer responded: "All we can say is, we're very aware of how important multiplayer is for possible future versions of Battalion Wars." Since that time, IGN has been able to validate that the company is underway with a sequel to the franchise for Nintendo's next generation console. It is expected to be online. Further details are unavailable at this time.
Camelot RPG
Status: Exclusive
Developer: Camelot Software Planning
The Japanese studio responsible for some of Nintendo's biggest sports games confirmed last year that it was working on a RPG for one of Nintendo's next generation systems. At the same time, the developer revealed that it wasn't making any DS software, leaving only one option: Revolution. Camelot is no stranger to the RPG genre. The software house created the beloved Golden Sun franchise for Game Boy Advance. In February of 2005, Camelot took out a full-page ad in Japan's Famitsu Magazine that read: "Now seeking staff for development of an RPG targeting a next generation system," but rumors of a console-based Camelot RPG have been making the rounds for several years. There is a strong chance that this title is much farther along than anyone expects.
Trauma Center Revolution
Developer: Atlus
Status: Exclusive
Source: Nintendo Power, IGN contacts
Anybody who owns a Nintendo DS will undoubtedly be very familiar with the Trauma Center franchise. The Atlus-developed series took full advantage of Nintendo's touch-screen handheld with a unique new idea that utilized the stylus. Players were challenged to become a doctor and operate on patients, performing such tasks as sewing organs up, removing artifacts from bodies, sanitizing wounds and more. Gamers could even take part in some tense open heart surgery. Of course, maneuvers were inputted with the stylus, which worked in conjunction with the touch screen. On Revolution, players will utilize the console's free-hand style controller for pixel-perfect accuracy on the operating table.
Nintendo Power hinted that a Revolution version of Trauma Center could be in development in a recent issue and IGN has confirmed that such a title is moving steadily forward. If all goes well, aspiring doctors everywhere may be able to get their hands dirty at E3 2006.
Untitled Electronic Arts Projects
Developer: EA, Others
Status: Unknown
Readers can file this under the no-brainer category. Electronic Arts was one of the first third party publishers in the world to receive Revolution development hardware and execs at the giant have on numerous instances confirmed support for Nintendo's platform. All of the big licenses, from Madden to James Bond, are expected, but few have been officially confirmed. Various sources close to the studio have relayed contradicting information about how many titles are in development for Revolution. In one case, we were told two titles, and in another an insider stated that more than five games would be coming. We have been unable to validate either report. That noted, we are fully confident that EA's Revolution games will not only be on display at E3 2006, but playable.
I have to say that there are indeed more than 5 coming to the Revolution from EA. Depending on launch date there will be at least 3 titles at launch.
Untitled THQ Projects
Developer: Unknown
Status: Unknown
Last year, THQ confirmed that it was in possession of Revolution development hardware and experimenting with games. The publisher, like EA, was one of the first companies to obtain Revolution kits and has been plugging away on projects ever since. No announcements about games have been made. However, the company has always delivered a major wrestling title to Nintendo's platforms and we're confident Revolution will be no different.
A new wrestling game will be coming, not sure if 06 release is on the table though. They have 2 other titles in development.
Untitled SEGA Projects
Developer: Sonic Team, others
Status: Exclusive
Publisher SEGA has officially announced that a next generation version of the Sonic the Hedgehog series is underway for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 2. However, sources close to the company tell IGN that it is separately developing a Sonic the Hedgehog title exclusively for Revolution. Said game is purportedly being overlooked by Sonic Team and will make full use of Nintendo's free-hand style controller. SEGA allegedly has other titles in the works for Revolution, but we have not been able to ascertain to which franchises these belong, or whether or not they are all-new entries. E3 showings are inevitable.
Sega will probally have 2 titles at E3 06. They have 4 in development.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles
Developer: Game Designers Studio, Square Enix
Status: Exclusive
The only Revolution game officially announced via press release at E3 2005 was a Revolution sequel to Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles. The title promises a compelling new RPG storyline and spectacular graphics. It is also certain to make use of the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection for some truly engaging online play situations. "We would like to strongly support Nintendo's next-generation networking plans," said Yoichi Wada, president of Square Enix. "The Revolution may embody a new platform beyond a portable or console, which makes possible a new structure in the network gaming system, changing the ways communities are built and supported. This is the kind of direction we've envisioned, and we will challenge ourselves to provide immersive interactive content in response to what Nintendo offers."
IGN has heard rumblings that Crystal Chronicles for Revolution is highly advanced and may not only show up at E3 2006, but is a candidate for system launch.
SquareEnix also have 1 other exclusive title in early development for the Revolution.
Untitled Ubisoft First-Person Shooter
Developer: TBA
Status: TBA
IGN learned last year that publisher Ubisoft was underway with an ambitious first-person shooter-type game for Nintendo's new generation console. Few details about the project are known. Readers should expect very big things from this effort.
As you know in January I visit Ubisoft and came back here and announced/confirmed titles they have coming to the Revolution. In early Febuary I recieved word from them that some of the things they revealed to me have changed a bit. But unfortunatly I am not allowed to talk about what they told me. I am expeting that IGN will be updating with a few more Ubisoft titles very soon, along with some other 3rd parties. And maybe even confirm that Nintendo has a new Warioware coming to the Revolution.
IGN have and will probally continue updating their list on both 1st and 3rd party. There is nothing new to me on the list. Here are a some things worth noting:
Metroid Prime 3
Status: Exclusive
Developer: Retro Studios
We believe that Metroid Prime 3 has a strong chance of being a Revolution launch title, but we're hesitant to claim that as fact until after we've seen its progress at E3 2006, where it is expected to be fully playable. The tentatively titled game was unveiled at Nintendo's E3 2005 press conference alongside a brief snippet of footage - the only so-called Revolution gameplay video yet seen. Since then, we've learned a little more about the first-person adventure. It will, according to Retro Studios, signal the end to a three-part Prime trilogy. "The plot of Prime 3 is about closure, told against the backdrop of an epic struggle," the developer revealed in an online interview last year. The game will once more feature Metroid entities, as well as all new characters, and feature the return of the element Phazon. Kenji Yamamoto, who provided music for the first two games, will return for Prime 3. And every bit as interesting, the studio claims that it has some graphic tricks up its sleeve, which is exciting since the first two Prime outings were gorgeous. "The 'engine' [we developed] underwent drastic improvements between Metroid Prime 1 and 2, and will see even more between 2 and 3," the company stated. "Our engineers are a very talented and dedicated bunch, and they're constantly looking for ways to make our games run smoother with more detail."
Battalion Wars Online
Status: Exclusive
Developer: Kuju Entertainment Sources: Insider information;
At E3 2005, Kuju said that it was in positive talks with Nintendo about future games and then alluded to a Revolution sequel. Asked about the omission of a GCN multiplayer mode, the developer responded: "All we can say is, we're very aware of how important multiplayer is for possible future versions of Battalion Wars." Since that time, IGN has been able to validate that the company is underway with a sequel to the franchise for Nintendo's next generation console. It is expected to be online. Further details are unavailable at this time.
Camelot RPG
Status: Exclusive
Developer: Camelot Software Planning
The Japanese studio responsible for some of Nintendo's biggest sports games confirmed last year that it was working on a RPG for one of Nintendo's next generation systems. At the same time, the developer revealed that it wasn't making any DS software, leaving only one option: Revolution. Camelot is no stranger to the RPG genre. The software house created the beloved Golden Sun franchise for Game Boy Advance. In February of 2005, Camelot took out a full-page ad in Japan's Famitsu Magazine that read: "Now seeking staff for development of an RPG targeting a next generation system," but rumors of a console-based Camelot RPG have been making the rounds for several years. There is a strong chance that this title is much farther along than anyone expects.
Trauma Center Revolution
Developer: Atlus
Status: Exclusive
Source: Nintendo Power, IGN contacts
Anybody who owns a Nintendo DS will undoubtedly be very familiar with the Trauma Center franchise. The Atlus-developed series took full advantage of Nintendo's touch-screen handheld with a unique new idea that utilized the stylus. Players were challenged to become a doctor and operate on patients, performing such tasks as sewing organs up, removing artifacts from bodies, sanitizing wounds and more. Gamers could even take part in some tense open heart surgery. Of course, maneuvers were inputted with the stylus, which worked in conjunction with the touch screen. On Revolution, players will utilize the console's free-hand style controller for pixel-perfect accuracy on the operating table.
Nintendo Power hinted that a Revolution version of Trauma Center could be in development in a recent issue and IGN has confirmed that such a title is moving steadily forward. If all goes well, aspiring doctors everywhere may be able to get their hands dirty at E3 2006.
Untitled Electronic Arts Projects
Developer: EA, Others
Status: Unknown
Readers can file this under the no-brainer category. Electronic Arts was one of the first third party publishers in the world to receive Revolution development hardware and execs at the giant have on numerous instances confirmed support for Nintendo's platform. All of the big licenses, from Madden to James Bond, are expected, but few have been officially confirmed. Various sources close to the studio have relayed contradicting information about how many titles are in development for Revolution. In one case, we were told two titles, and in another an insider stated that more than five games would be coming. We have been unable to validate either report. That noted, we are fully confident that EA's Revolution games will not only be on display at E3 2006, but playable.
I have to say that there are indeed more than 5 coming to the Revolution from EA. Depending on launch date there will be at least 3 titles at launch.
Untitled THQ Projects
Developer: Unknown
Status: Unknown
Last year, THQ confirmed that it was in possession of Revolution development hardware and experimenting with games. The publisher, like EA, was one of the first companies to obtain Revolution kits and has been plugging away on projects ever since. No announcements about games have been made. However, the company has always delivered a major wrestling title to Nintendo's platforms and we're confident Revolution will be no different.
A new wrestling game will be coming, not sure if 06 release is on the table though. They have 2 other titles in development.
Untitled SEGA Projects
Developer: Sonic Team, others
Status: Exclusive
Publisher SEGA has officially announced that a next generation version of the Sonic the Hedgehog series is underway for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 2. However, sources close to the company tell IGN that it is separately developing a Sonic the Hedgehog title exclusively for Revolution. Said game is purportedly being overlooked by Sonic Team and will make full use of Nintendo's free-hand style controller. SEGA allegedly has other titles in the works for Revolution, but we have not been able to ascertain to which franchises these belong, or whether or not they are all-new entries. E3 showings are inevitable.
Sega will probally have 2 titles at E3 06. They have 4 in development.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles
Developer: Game Designers Studio, Square Enix
Status: Exclusive
The only Revolution game officially announced via press release at E3 2005 was a Revolution sequel to Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles. The title promises a compelling new RPG storyline and spectacular graphics. It is also certain to make use of the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection for some truly engaging online play situations. "We would like to strongly support Nintendo's next-generation networking plans," said Yoichi Wada, president of Square Enix. "The Revolution may embody a new platform beyond a portable or console, which makes possible a new structure in the network gaming system, changing the ways communities are built and supported. This is the kind of direction we've envisioned, and we will challenge ourselves to provide immersive interactive content in response to what Nintendo offers."
IGN has heard rumblings that Crystal Chronicles for Revolution is highly advanced and may not only show up at E3 2006, but is a candidate for system launch.
SquareEnix also have 1 other exclusive title in early development for the Revolution.
Untitled Ubisoft First-Person Shooter
Developer: TBA
Status: TBA
IGN learned last year that publisher Ubisoft was underway with an ambitious first-person shooter-type game for Nintendo's new generation console. Few details about the project are known. Readers should expect very big things from this effort.
As you know in January I visit Ubisoft and came back here and announced/confirmed titles they have coming to the Revolution. In early Febuary I recieved word from them that some of the things they revealed to me have changed a bit. But unfortunatly I am not allowed to talk about what they told me. I am expeting that IGN will be updating with a few more Ubisoft titles very soon, along with some other 3rd parties. And maybe even confirm that Nintendo has a new Warioware coming to the Revolution.