What is this post. Is this the new ridleyscott?
Retro Studios Hires Uncharted 3, Darksiders Artists. Crunch Time "This Year"
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What is this post. Is this the new ridleyscott?
the thoroughbred
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Just read page 1.
They should call it Retroid.
I think they should make the next Mother.
They should call it Retroid.
I think they should make the next Mother.
Out of Working Order
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They are not working on Donkey Kong Country Returns
They are not working on Donkey Kong 64 Returns
They are working on Donkey Kong Country 2 Returns
They are not working on Donkey Kong 64 Returns
They are working on Donkey Kong Country 2 Returns
Jorok Goldblade
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Here's what I see as the most likely possibilities for Retro's project-
Metroid - Not sure if it would be Prime 4 or a whole new reinterpretation of 3D Metroid, but they've proven that they can get more critical and commercial success out of the franchise than Sakamoto. They could also do an FPS in that universe starring Anthony Higgs.
Zelda spinoff - Probably not a mainline game, as that will probably be handled by Aonuma's team, but perhaps a spinoff of some variety? They could do an "Age Without a Hero" story starring Zelda/Shiek as a lead up to Wind Waker's great flood, for example.
Star Fox - It would not be a straight rail shooter unless it was a WiiUWare game. More likely, an attempt at doing right what Namco failed at with Assault.
Donkey Kong 3D - Not another DKCR, but maybe an attempt at redefining what 3D Donkey Kong is?
IP So Old It's New Again - Like Kid Icarus for Sakurai, some back catalog IP that's gone so long without updated that it offers a great deal of creative freedom and reinterpretation. Star Tropics and Mach Rider could fit this mold.
I would imagine that Retro's mandate is to create a core gamer focused title that shows off the technical power of the system, and also has some interesting uses for the new controller.
Metroid - Not sure if it would be Prime 4 or a whole new reinterpretation of 3D Metroid, but they've proven that they can get more critical and commercial success out of the franchise than Sakamoto. They could also do an FPS in that universe starring Anthony Higgs.
Zelda spinoff - Probably not a mainline game, as that will probably be handled by Aonuma's team, but perhaps a spinoff of some variety? They could do an "Age Without a Hero" story starring Zelda/Shiek as a lead up to Wind Waker's great flood, for example.
Star Fox - It would not be a straight rail shooter unless it was a WiiUWare game. More likely, an attempt at doing right what Namco failed at with Assault.
Donkey Kong 3D - Not another DKCR, but maybe an attempt at redefining what 3D Donkey Kong is?
IP So Old It's New Again - Like Kid Icarus for Sakurai, some back catalog IP that's gone so long without updated that it offers a great deal of creative freedom and reinterpretation. Star Tropics and Mach Rider could fit this mold.
I would imagine that Retro's mandate is to create a core gamer focused title that shows off the technical power of the system, and also has some interesting uses for the new controller.
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Cool.
Honestly, I'd be really happy if it was a new, shooty IP - think one man's adventure to stop something happening to the world/his family, but with futuristic spacey elements, maybe even some conspiracy shit and overseeing aliens thrown in the mix. Sounds cooler in my head, and totally non-generic...
Either that or Metroid.
Cool.
Honestly, I'd be really happy if it was a new, shooty IP - think one man's adventure to stop something happening to the world/his family, but with futuristic spacey elements, maybe even some conspiracy shit and overseeing aliens thrown in the mix. Sounds cooler in my head, and totally non-generic...
Either that or Metroid.
Ignis Fatuus
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I've heard a rumor that Retro is moving into new offices, but I have no idea how one would go about verifying such a claim.
Bombillazo
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I highly doubt its a Zelda game. Those reports about Retro getting a hand on Zelda came after SS released, which was this past holidays and all it was were remarks that it would be interesting to see how that would work out. Retro has been working on something since 2010 when DKCR came out, and Nintendo uses them to revitalize those franchises they either can't handle internally at Japan like they would like to or don't care enough about to put in effort and make something themselves. That is why I doubt its a new IP.
My opinion is that its a new Star Fox game, a new Metroid, or an adventure franchise Nintendo has but haven't made a new entry in a while.
My opinion is that its a new Star Fox game, a new Metroid, or an adventure franchise Nintendo has but haven't made a new entry in a while.
TheExplodingHead
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Hard for me to keep up with all the new links sometimes, sorry. Sucks to hear that though.
Thunder Monkey
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I still say they finally came up with a vision for Ravenblade that doesn't suck.
AceBandage
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DragonKnight
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Metroid Prime 4 please and bring back Andrew Jones. One has to believe that the guys at Retro are extremely happy to finally be working with HD assets.
Edit: Isn't that why a few key members of the MP1 and MP2 team left to begin with?
Edit: Isn't that why a few key members of the MP1 and MP2 team left to begin with?
Ignis Fatuus
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I think they left because they wanted more freedom. They wanted their own company. It...didn't end well for them.
DragonKnight
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Nah. I'm pretty sure it's because they wanted to work on a console with more powerful architecture and felt trapped by the Wii's modest bump in power compared to the competition.
Ignis Fatuus
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Where are you getting this from?
AceBandage
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And, rather ironically, they haven't been able to work on any console as of yet.
Gamer @ Heart
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I'm sure it was a mix a both but the freedom part rings more true considering the studio's mission statement that they built afterward. Regardless it didn't end well for them.
DragonKnight
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I remember the names of lead members from the prime team ringing out to me
DragonKnight
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What became of them?
AceBandage
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I'm assuming you're talking about the three that left after Corruption, yes?
They formed a small company that had contracts with EA and Capcom. All canceled.
Ignis Fatuus
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I don't know what this means.
They never made another game again.
Out of Working Order
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It was to do with lack of creative freedom, yes. There's even a quote floating around from one of the guys that left; something along the lines of 'Don't work for Nintendo if you like the freedom to do what you want.'
Armature was the company they formed.
I reeeaally hope we get to see Retro's new game in June. C'mon, let's get the E3 ball rolling.
Armature was the company they formed.
I reeeaally hope we get to see Retro's new game in June. C'mon, let's get the E3 ball rolling.
AceBandage
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Which is stupid.
Any big company you work for will basically decide what you make, unless you're on Miyamoto's level.
So, it's either that, or make nothing...
Shikamaru Ninja
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If you want freedom you join an indie developer. If you want consistent salary and a steady job you work for Nintendo.
TheGreatMightyPoo
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I'd just "put up" with the company's control until you earn the right to make a unique IP.
If that never happens and you are a true artist/creative mind, then I'd maybe look elsewhere but Nintendo is a great gig to say the least and these guys weren't very patient and took a once in a lifetime chance for granted.
Ignis Fatuus
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Now they will suffer like Rare did!
TheGreatMightyPoo
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Grabbed by Ghoulies II!!!!!!!
AceBandage
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Suffer like R did!
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Eggplant Wizard
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Ignis Fatuus
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Wat?
Lord Ghirahim
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I hope whoever designed that face is no longer with Retro.
AceBandage
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The Tokyo building that they are constructing is to expand their Japanese teams, yes.
I dunno where the rumor that Retro is moving was from, though.
Eggplant Wizard
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TheGreatMightyPoo
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Most of Retro's attempts at human faces have been pretty terrible.
Simplicity confuses them, they need a challenge.
Moving Retro would make a *little* sense, IMO.
A) Correct me if I'm wrong, but they're Nintendo's most used "second-party" for the big titles.
B) They are wildly liked
and C) Wouldn't it just *kinda* fit in with Miyamoto's whole "assisting new employees"?
Also, THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A HUMAN? If it was a humanoid, I'd let it slide.
Ignis Fatuus
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The faces have been discussed in this thread before, but again I urge everyone to look at the first post and check out what Gray Ginther has done. To reiterate, he was the lead character designer on Darksiders. Faces are his specialty.
Pretty sure Gandrayda was an alien.
Pretty sure Gandrayda was an alien.
AceBandage
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The only reason they'd need to move is if they were expanding beyond the space they have in their old building.
Which is certainly possible, but not confirmed.
They won't be moving them to Tokyo, if that's what you're implying.
They are in good company, Factor 5, Silicion Knights... whoever made Excitebike 64
Not Tokyo, but anywhere closer to Nintendo EAD would benefit them.
Ignis Fatuus
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Are you aware that Retro Studios is located in Austin, Texas?
The Xtortionist
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And Jaffe said he wasn't working on a new Twisted Metal.
Closer to Japan, is what I meant.
AceBandage
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...
Dallas?
They aren't moving the studio out of Austin. Let alone out of the country.
That would require moving dozens of families...
Ignis Fatuus
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This is even more mind boggling. You think they should uproot their Austin staff from their homes and ask them to move a little closer to the other side of the world for...what, exactly?
TheGreatMightyPoo
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It'd be so boring if they were in Japan, the Iwata Asks without them late-night conference calling would be lacking.
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