Topic: Factor5 working on 3DS?

[BlackNMild2k1]

We've all heard the troubles with F5, and we all know they closed their Cali studio, opened some other studio and then that magically disappeared too.
We also know that Factor5 used to do things we didn't think were possible with Nintendo Hardware back in the day on platforms like the N64 & GC (Rogue Squadron on GC would probably still technically more impressive that a majority of 3rd Party titles on Wii)

But now Factor5 says that hey have a hand in 3DS....

http://factor5.de/index.php?page=chome

Meanwhile, the company's technical expertise led to the development of two Factor 5 exclusives: MusyX and DivX. MusyX, in close collaboration with Dolby Labs, brought high-quality 7.1 surround sound to a variety of Nintendo gaming platforms, while with the introduction of DivX Factor 5 brought the ultimate video-playback solution to the Nintendo GameCube. These were a direct result of a more than decade-long close collaboration between Factor 5's founders and Nintendo in hardware, OS, and tool development, starting with the Nintendo 64 and continuing with the GameCube, Wii, and 3DS.

In 2005, Factor 5 started an exclusive partnership with Sony Computer Entertainment which lasted for 3 years. They were part of Sony's PlayStation 3 hardware and OS technology team and held up their reputation of stretching the limits of any new system with the release of a key title for the PlayStation 3: LAIR (2007), the controversial first title on the Sony platform to anticipate and embrace the sweeping wave of change that motion control and other new input methods would bring to video games with the arrival of the Nintendo Wii and Apple's iOS devices.

In 2008, due to massive changes in the game industry and the unexpected closure of several publishers, Factor 5's studio in Marin County had to stop production on multiple major titles, resulting in a closure in early 2009. Factor 5's spirit of excellence though lives on in several new ventures by its team members, both in cutting-edge technology and design that have reached and entertained many millions of living rooms.

I wonder what part in 3DS F5 had a part in and if that means that maybe that Rogue Squadron Trilogy can finally happen... on the 3DS.... in 3D!!
that would go along perfectly with the 3D reworks of the StarWars movies that are planned to start happening next year.

[ymeegod]

That's great news IMO, can't believe one bad game like Lair nearly closed the studio.  Would love to see some Rogue Squadron but maybe they can be based on what happens after the fall of the Empire.  There's tons of material (like 40+ novels) on the SW universe.  Honestly how many times can you blow up the Deathstar?

[Nemo]

(Now, I'm not 100% sure of this, but...) My understanding was that it was the US branch that actually did the game development. And that branch was shut down.

But, I really liked all of the Rogue Squadron games and I wish there would be more.

Wouldn't LucasArts own the rights to the game? Maybe some other developer could make the next game in the series? Could any other developer do the series justice?

[BlackNMild2k1]

Factor5 had a technical understanding of Nintendo hardware that I think even Nintendo themselves couldn't match when it came to pumping out spectacular visuals, so no I don't think any other dev could do the series justice(from a visual stand point).

& there are ex-Factor 5 employees out there that have started their own studio and hold the rights to some things that belonged to Factor 5 (I'm guessing for legal reasons). So I would expect them to handle any actual game development for the German HQ.

As far as what material to use; I don't really care where in the Star Wars universe they take the series, but I want the Rogue Sqaudron Trilogy in full 3D to hit the 3DS asap since a trilog had been rumored for Wii before they shut down several years ago. That remake should mostly be done and sitting on a shelf somewhere almost ready to go. It would be a good startign point for them to get back on their feet and remember where their fans are (not on Sony consoles).

[Razorkid]

Seriously, all they need to do is port Rogue Squadron 2 in 3D and they're back in business.