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[Grief.exe]

Edmund McMillen interview with Northerlion on youtube

Source: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxhIDco3sXo&t=34m54s


Video also details the remake called Rebirth.

-Ditches flash
-Coming to PC, Vita, PS3. In talks with Microsoft and Nintendo for 360 and 3DS respectively.
-All current content and a massive new expansion
-Removing the flash limitation means more enemies, tears, and projectiles on screen.
-2 player co-op
-Wants to release by the end of the year

 

[Remachinate]

Success it completely deserves.

 

[Kyari]

Does that include humble bundles?

 

[iSnakeTk]

SE crying in the corner.

 

[Salsa]

good games sell good (on Steam anyway)

cant wait for rebirth

 

[Cronq]

Does that include humble bundles?

Exactly what I was thinking. Each bundle sells close to a million.

 

[BigEvilTurtle]

Let's hope Rebirth isn't garbage now.

 

[Salsa]

mp3 of this interview?

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Hopefully they have some success with their PSN release. I know I'm in for the Vita version.

 

[Guevara]

Hopefully they have some success with their PSN release. I know I'm in for the Vita version.

Me too. That will make 2,000,002

 

[Salsa]

Hopefully they have some success with their PSN release. I know I'm in for the Vita version.

Rebirth is gonna be a success either way cause it's gonna be released on Steam as well

given the now existing fan base + the fact that the game adds a shit ton more stuff PLUS co-op..

yeah, that game is gonna do just fine. Hopefully it reaches good numbers on every platform

 

[Volotaire]

Me too. That will make 2,000,002

Ice cold.

 

[BigEvilTurtle]

Rebirth is gonna be a success either way cause it's gonna be released on Steam as well

given the now existing fan base + the fact that the game adds a shit ton more stuff PLUS co-op..

yeah, that game is gonna do just fine. Hopefully it reaches good numbers on every platform

Yes, but a lot of people are against the 8-bit demake so let's just hope the extra content is amazing.

 

[Visualante2]

Hella cool game. Gotta addicted to that and played it for like a dozen hours past Christmas sale. One of the first games that streamers sold me on.

 

[LiquidMetal14]

Rebirth is gonna be a success either way cause it's gonna be released on Steam as well

given the now existing fan base + the fact that the game adds a shit ton more stuff PLUS co-op..

yeah, that game is gonna do just fine. Hopefully it reaches good numbers on every platform

What platforms is Rebirth coming to? Co op takes it over the top.

 

[ShellyDeKiller]

Does that include humble bundles?

Probably.

 

[sikkinixx]

Love the game. Still wish it had built in 360 controller support though. I always had some issues with it for some reason.

and still never beat it

 

[the chris]

Yes, but a lot of people are against the 8-bit demake so let's just hope the extra content is amazing.

I'm looking forward to the console version but the 'demake' graphics don't look too hot to me.

 

[Salsa]

Yes, but a lot of people are against the 8-bit demake so let's just hope the extra content is amazing.

It's not 8-bit, and I was one of those people till I saw recent screens with the art style they decided on:

I think it looks great. Im kinda tired of Edmund's art anyway.

What platforms is Rebirth coming to? Co op takes it over the top.

apparently anywhere that'll take them. So expect the usual + Vita + I think they'll try again with 3DS but I dont see why they'd take it when they already rejected it

 

[Grief.exe]

What platforms is Rebirth coming to? Co op takes it over the top.

This is from the video

Rebirth is Binding of Isaac with an additional expansion on top.

Coming to consoles, handhelds, and Steam.

He wants to have it out by the end of the year.

 

[Crawl]

pc gaming is dead long live comfy couch etc.. something something ipad something something coding to the metal something something

 

[survivor]

Deserves all these sales. What a fantastic game.

 

[big youth]

One of the most refreshing games I've played in the past few years. Glad to hear it sold so well, but we all know how few sold at full retail price. I think I paid 2.49 soon after release.

 

[xelios]

Great game, well deserved.

 

[Barkley's Justice]

Yea but like, bro, where's the mocap and the borrowed Uncharted gameplay? Not a real game then, is it.

 

[Grief.exe]

One of the most refreshing games I've played in the past few years. Glad to hear it sold so well, but we all know how few sold at full retail price. I think I paid 2.49 soon after release.

That's only a 50% discount from the base price.

 

[Grinchy]

A good man on GAF wanted to buy me a copy of this game on Steam. I'm not sure why I turned it down.

 

[BigEvilTurtle]

A good man on GAF wanted to buy me a copy of this game on Steam. I'm not sure why I turned it down.

I'll buy you it plus the DLC if you'd like. Unless you have it already.

 

[big youth]

That's only a 50% discount from the base price.

Still. Also I know it was included in some indie packs, bringing the price down further.

On the flip side is the DLC, which probably sold well, and the fact the game was made almost entirely by 1 person. It has been a huge success, no doubt.

 

[Grief.exe]

Still. Also I know it was included in some indie packs, bringing the price down further.

On the flip side is the DLC, which probably sold well, and the fact the game was made almost entirely by 1 person. It has been a huge success, no doubt.

Read this thread

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=54156747

 

[GTP_Daverytimes]

Holy shit that is really good.

 

[Grief.exe]

Added Rebirth info from the video to OP

 

[Hypron]

Good on them, the game is very good.

pc gaming is dead long live comfy couch etc.. something something ipad something something coding to the metal something something 8GB GDDR5 something something

Fixed for completeness.

 

[RibbedHero]

Ice cold.

Don't know why you think that was ice cold. That wasn't a dig at the Vita, that was a reference to Binding of Isaac's sales.

 

[Volotaire]

Don't know why you think that was ice cold. That wasn't a dig at the Vita, that was a reference to Binding of Isaac's sales.

Uh, ok nevermind then...

 

[Frolow]

What platforms is Rebirth coming to? Co op takes it over the top.

Vita, PS3, and PC are the only confirmed ones at the moment. Edmund really wants to do a 3DS version as well, but that's up to Nintendo to decide.

 

[blame space]

im gonna rebuy and im an idiot who cant figure out the game in the first place *finished SMB*

 

[Izick]

Here's to 2 more with the remake! Can't wait to buy this for my 360 or PS3, depending on what it comes to first.

 

[Grinchy]

I'll buy you it plus the DLC if you'd like. Unless you have it already.

Then you're another good man on GAF, and I have to turn it down again lol

I should just go ahead and buy it already.

 

[big youth]

im gonna rebuy and im an idiot who cant figure out the game in the first place *finished SMB*

What do you mean? It's not a hard game to figure out, but there is a steep initial learning curve where you learn tactics and and what the items do. Fantastic game.

 

[BigEvilTurtle]

Then you're another good man on GAF, and I have to turn it down again lol

I should just go ahead and buy it already.

You don't have to decline out of modesty. I'm the one who won $100 here on GAF so it'd be my pleasure. It's pretty cheap anyway.

 

[jetjevons]

I played this a bunch today. Success still eludes me. Also according to Steam I have zero achievements which seems a little harsh after the hours I've put in.

 

[big youth]

I played this a bunch today. Success still eludes me. Also according to Steam I have zero achievements which seems a little harsh after the hours I've put in.

It just makes the game that much more rewarding when you have success. Keep at it, and use an item guide/legend if you want. Also as a general rule, you'll come out ahead when using slot machines.

 

[Night_Trekker]

Hurray. TBoI deserves the sales and success.

I hate that I'll be rebuying the same game with Rebirth, but no Flash is a good thing.

 

[-COOLIO-]

i hated it before i realized its genius. cool game indeed. still have to beat it one day.

 

[thequickandthedead]

Out by the end of the year? Seems a bit long.

 

[Grimm Fandango]

Probably will double dip on this.

Out by the end of the year? Seems a bit long.

He's also working on Mew-Genics.

 

[ReaperXL7]

One of the specific games I rebought a Vita for so I cant wait. Really looking forward to seeing it in action, though it sounds like its still aways off.

 

[Grief.exe]

Found some more info about Rebirth, posted over 4 months ago on his blog.

Source: http://edmundm.com/post/36798306331/binding-of-isaac-console-remake-details

After receiving 80+ questions via formspring and many via email, i have amassed what i believe to be a definitive check list that should clear up most-all confusion on what the binding of isaac remake (Binding of isaac: Rebirth) is/will be.
-Rebirth is a totally remade game based on the flash version of the binding of isaac + wrath of the lamb.

-The game is being produced and developed by Nicalis, the guys who did all the cave story remakes and the VVVVVV port.

-Nicalis is working on the port for Ps3/Vita and PC (steam) and is also currently talking to MS and Nintendo about releasing on their platforms. we are also looking into an iOS version if its not garbage.

-The remake will feature all the content featured in BOI+Wrath but will also feature another Wrath sized expansion over the top that will feature a new final chapter, ending, 2 new playable characters and tons more items, rooms, enemies, bosses and the like. the goal will be to make replaying the whole game not only worth it but also make i so it feels very fresh and new.

-The remake will feature content that was removed from the flash version of the game due to limitations (secret stuff!)

-The remake will feature LOCAL 2 player co-op… no online play because that will just extend the release by another forever.

-The game will go into full time development the 1st of the year and is set to be finished by the end of the year (but we know how this stuff goes)

-The game will feature new music by Danny B as well as some spicy remixes of old tunes.

-I will be lead designer on the project, making sure things are as perfect as we can make them and as true to the original as possible, i will also be designing all the new content and features.

-The game will be getting a full 16bit make over, im doing this because i think the art is tired and im sick of looking at it. i think a fresh coat of paint is needed and i think its kinda appropriate/funny to do a damake for the remake.

-We will try to do a loyalty pre-order discount to anyone who owns the game on pc.

tidbits:

-the remake will run perfect/fast finally!
-we went with nicalis because they were the only dev team im close to and that i trust with my IP.
-the remake will be fully retuned, balanced and improved.


the biggest thing to keep in mind here is that development is just starting with the remake, nothing is totally set in stone and a lot will change over time. Im currently in full time development of Mew-Genics with tommy and we have a few other little tricks in store for you next year so my goal with Rebirth is to simply make sure the remake is top quality and then detail out the expansion and updates once development is much farther along… this remake wont slow down any games im currently working (and thats reason why someone else is doing it!).

more updates will be posted as i get them

hope that clears things up.

-Edmund

 

[big youth]

i hated it before i realized its genius. cool game indeed. still have to beat it one day.

Beating the game extends it, more than once I believe. It's designed to be beat multiple times. And it's the type of thing where after you beat the game it no longer seems daunting so you can quickly beat it again.