Post by: Karl Castaneda #2 on August 30, 2007, 07:47:41 AM
http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=14319
Though Retro Studios had some other projects in mind during the early days of the GameCube, ultimately, they were destined to only release Metroid titles. Now that the third iteration of the Prime subseries has been released, however, are they leaving Samus behind?
According to a video interview with Yahoo! Games, at least for a little while. Prime 3's Director, Mark Pacini, thinks that there'll definitely be more games in the series, but as far as Retro is concerned, they're "taking a break."
There are currently no details on what the company is working on next, whether it be on Wii or DS, but considering their past efforts, it should definitely be something worth looking at.
Thanks to lancubap at NeoGAF for the heads up!
Post by: couchmonkey on August 30, 2007, 08:07:33 AM
In fact, I'm hoping we get a break from Metroid until the next-gen. (Not including the possibility of Dread or some other 2D DS incarnation).
Post by: Kairon on August 30, 2007, 08:10:48 AM
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on August 30, 2007, 08:27:51 AM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on August 30, 2007, 09:17:31 AM
Post by: Ian Sane on August 30, 2007, 09:27:56 AM
I like it when a developer has a good enough reputation that they themselves become the franchise. When Rare was with Nintendo I was always waiting for the next Rare game. I'm always looking for the next Blizzard or Treasure game. Square had that kind of rep in the past as well. I'd like Retro to become that kind of company.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on August 30, 2007, 09:30:06 AM
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I think this is great. They're so talented that I want to see what else they can do. Meanwhile Metroid can go back to being a "one per console" series like it used to be now that it's an established franchise again. There isn't really any need to have multiple Metroid games (real Metroid games) on one console anyway. For now the only other Metroid I want to see if a 2D one for the DS.
I like it when a developer has a good enough reputation that they themselves become the franchise. When Rare was with Nintendo I was always waiting for the next Rare game. I'm always looking for the next Blizzard or Treasure game. Square had that kind of rep in the past as well. I'd like Retro to become that kind of company.
Can it be? I agree with EVERYTHING Ian has said!
Post by: Plugabugz on August 30, 2007, 09:30:52 AM
Now if Nintendo would hurry up and get Monster Games onto that Burnout-killer....
Post by: matt oz on August 30, 2007, 09:32:00 AM
I hate the Metroid Prime series.
There, I said it.
I'm glad they'll finally be able to work on an original game. They seem to be talented, though I haven't particularly enjoyed their games.
Post by: Morari on August 30, 2007, 10:18:08 AM
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Post by: Plugabugz on August 30, 2007, 10:20:53 AM
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They earned the freedom to make whatever they want, period.
Fixed.
Post by: Kairon on August 30, 2007, 10:24:43 AM
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on August 30, 2007, 10:49:45 AM
Post by: Ian Sane on August 30, 2007, 10:59:19 AM
Well now that you bring that up, yes, that is what I would like too but I just know it isn't going to happen. Better to get a new 2D Metroid on the DS than no new 2D Metroid at all. It is frustrating that 2D game design has hit a self-imposed wall.
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on August 30, 2007, 11:34:04 AM
Post by: Mashiro on August 30, 2007, 12:19:41 PM
Please Nintendo, enough with the whole "samus gets *insert infection here* in her system and . . ." scenarios.
Post by: Bill Aurion on August 30, 2007, 12:29:52 PM
My dream is a FPS set in Medieval times, but with a focus on exploration and puzzles like the Prime series is known for...
Post by: ShyGuy on August 30, 2007, 12:45:06 PM
Okay, that was crass.
Retro should go back to one of the IPs they were working on before Prime.
Post by: Mashiro on August 30, 2007, 01:01:06 PM
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Because, you know, two games is a whole lot! =)
Well the worst part about it is that Samus usually gains a ugly design because of it
Post by: Entroper on August 30, 2007, 01:08:26 PM
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I think this is great. They're so talented that I want to see what else they can do. Meanwhile Metroid can go back to being a "one per console" series like it used to be now that it's an established franchise again. There isn't really any need to have multiple Metroid games (real Metroid games) on one console anyway. For now the only other Metroid I want to see if a 2D one for the DS.
For shame! I, for one, want all the Metroid I can get my hands on, thankyouverymuch. I don't have a problem with letting Retro do something else after three Metroid games, but saying there's "no need" for more Metroid? Nonsense!
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Post by: Mashiro on August 30, 2007, 02:23:33 PM
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after never seeing a real sequel to Perfect Dark.
You could always play the Timesplitters games =) and rumor has it TS4 may be headin' to various consoles including Wii in the future. ::crosses fingers::.
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on August 30, 2007, 02:26:31 PM
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after never seeing a real sequel to Perfect Dark.
You could always play the Timesplitters games =) and rumor has it TS4 may be headin' to various consoles including Wii in the future. ::crosses fingers::.
If only the TS games were any good, I may care.
Post by: King of Twitch on August 30, 2007, 02:54:37 PM
I think a BSM should get their own game! All the NPCs would want to chat with him but he'd just act busy at his desk job through the whole game, depending on his busy meter.
Post by: Mashiro on August 30, 2007, 03:02:00 PM
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after never seeing a real sequel to Perfect Dark.
You could always play the Timesplitters games =) and rumor has it TS4 may be headin' to various consoles including Wii in the future. ::crosses fingers::.
If only the TS games were any good, I may care.
Future Perfect was good =P
Post by: Sir_Stabbalot on August 30, 2007, 04:23:05 PM
Post by: KDR_11k on August 30, 2007, 11:35:27 PM
Post by: vudu on August 31, 2007, 07:39:41 AM
QuoteKid Icarus Prime, confirmed?
Originally posted by: Bill Aurion
My dream is a FPS set in Medieval times, but with a focus on exploration and puzzles like the Prime series is known for...
Post by: Sir_Stabbalot on August 31, 2007, 12:56:26 PM
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Originally posted by: vuduQuoteKid Icarus Prime, confirmed?
Originally posted by: Bill Aurion
My dream is a FPS set in Medieval times, but with a focus on exploration and puzzles like the Prime series is known for...
Or Raven Blade.
Post by: KDR_11k on September 01, 2007, 01:28:58 AM
Post by: Kairon on September 01, 2007, 01:34:55 AM
Post by: that Baby guy on September 01, 2007, 03:41:16 AM
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Raven Blade. That's what I hope.
There was some game they were working on waaaaay back when...What was it called again? I remember it got canceled. Ehh, forget it. It must not have been too good if someone isn't posting it about every three posts or so.
Post by: Bill Aurion on September 01, 2007, 04:57:11 AM
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I don't think resurrecting Kid Icarus would be useful in any way. Almost none even played the original and few would even recognize the characters of the game. What would be the point other than writing the words Kid Icarus on the box? There won't be anything resembling the old gameplay anyway.
Because it's a Ninty franchise I think that could be expanded, just like Retro did to Metroid...However, that's not to say I think Retro should do Kid Icarus (because it shouldn't be first-person... =3)
Post by: GoldenPhoenix on September 01, 2007, 01:17:25 PM
Post by: Bill Aurion on September 01, 2007, 03:16:20 PM
Post by: nickmitch on September 01, 2007, 03:28:26 PM
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I don't think resurrecting Kid Icarus would be useful in any way. Almost none even played the original and few would even recognize the characters of the game. What would be the point other than writing the words Kid Icarus on the box? There won't be anything resembling the old gameplay anyway.
Because it's a Ninty franchise I think that could be expanded, just like Retro did to Metroid...However, that's not to say I think Retro should do Kid Icarus (because it shouldn't be first-person... =3)
Adult Icarus confirmed?
Post by: that Baby guy on September 01, 2007, 03:30:34 PM
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I don't think resurrecting Kid Icarus would be useful in any way. Almost none even played the original and few would even recognize the characters of the game. What would be the point other than writing the words Kid Icarus on the box? There won't be anything resembling the old gameplay anyway.
Because it's a Ninty franchise I think that could be expanded, just like Retro did to Metroid...However, that's not to say I think Retro should do Kid Icarus (because it shouldn't be first-person... =3)
Adult Icarus confirmed?
Ao Icarus confirmed?
Post by: UERD on September 01, 2007, 03:46:59 PM
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I don't think resurrecting Kid Icarus would be useful in any way. Almost none even played the original and few would even recognize the characters of the game. What would be the point other than writing the words Kid Icarus on the box? There won't be anything resembling the old gameplay anyway.
Because it's a Ninty franchise I think that could be expanded, just like Retro did to Metroid...However, that's not to say I think Retro should do Kid Icarus (because it shouldn't be first-person... =3)
Adult Icarus confirmed?
Ao Icarus confirmed?
Holland-exclusive confirmed!
Post by: KDR_11k on September 01, 2007, 08:55:42 PM
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I don't think resurrecting Kid Icarus would be useful in any way. Almost none even played the original and few would even recognize the characters of the game. What would be the point other than writing the words Kid Icarus on the box? There won't be anything resembling the old gameplay anyway.
Because it's a Ninty franchise I think that could be expanded, just like Retro did to Metroid...However, that's not to say I think Retro should do Kid Icarus (because it shouldn't be first-person... =3)
It's not even a franchise, it's a random game. The question is less what would be expanded and more what would be kept? I don't think a 3d KI game would have anything in common with the original game except maybe for a few iconic characters.
Post by: Bill Aurion on September 02, 2007, 02:53:24 AM
There are TWO games...
Post by: mantidor on September 02, 2007, 04:18:35 AM
I also wouldn't mind if they get on a new IP, I always wanted to see how Raven Blade would turn out.
