Author Topic: Free Radical says no to Wii (Read 22656 times)

GoldenPhoenix · « **on:** July 29, 2006, 09:56:02 PM »

Link:
http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/nintendo/free-radical-wii-cant-handle-our-game-190723.php

"If you're riding steerage on the cruise to next-gen gaming, part of the "One Console Future" crowd, and your primary console is going to be the Nintendo Wii, you won't be joining the rest of us at Free Radical's ritzy Haze party. The Timesplitters and Second Sight dev says they're just going to require a little more horsepower under the hood for their next-gen FPS.

"There are currently no plans for a Wii version of Haze. Sadly, the cutting-edge technology we're using requires more power than the Wii has available. If we could, we would."

I've seen the still pics of this game and does look amazing, but it remains to be seen if this game is a big loss. We still don't know how it will turn out in the end (especially if those purty graphics can hold up during gameplay). Let's say for arguments sake that it turns out good, I think Free Radical may start making Wii games if the system sells well, even if they do have to make some graphical sacrifices. Whatever their descision is, I don't think I'll be affected much either way since I am not a big fan of their games, but it still would be nice to get more 3rd party support. It should be interesting to see what the future holds about a year down the line, I predict that companies like Free Radical will tone down the graphical complaints and instead try to get onto the Wii bandwagon any way they can through gameplay/control focus (What an amazing idea!).

Kairon · « **Reply #1 on:** July 29, 2006, 10:12:43 PM »

Personally, I wouldn't be too upset if it turned out that some games really couldn't be done on the Wii. MGS 4 I know I'm gonna miss out on, same with FFXIII, and that karoke game, mysingstar. On the X360 side, I'm missing out on Gears of War and the next Halo (which, I admit, is mediocre in many respects, but also very, very, lan-able) and who knows what else!

But these are trade-offs that you have to accept if you intend to buy only one console. On one hand you have games that promise you higher technical toys, more resolution, neat little physics effects that dictate how enemies die, etc. On the other hand you have a brand new input, meaning brand new ways to interact with games. Some developers choose one path, and that's fine. *shrug* I've simply cast my chips with the developers who go down the road less travelled.

So good luck to Free Radical! They've got technology that will be cross-platform across the PS3, X360, and PC, and an FPS to prove it! Sadly, it won't be on the Wii... but *clasps hands together* C'est la vie!

~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com

ShyGuy · « **Reply #2 on:** July 29, 2006, 10:48:05 PM »

I'm still mad that I couldn't play Alex Kidd on my NES.

But seriously, let them do their thing/ PS3 and 360 need some games that give them a "reason for being". Otherwise, they'll end up like the PSP.

If it's super fantastic fun time, I'll check it out on the PC.

KirbySStar · « **Reply #3 on:** July 29, 2006, 11:51:44 PM »

Really, what makes you think they won't end up playing with the Wii and decide to make an original game for it exclusively? The do seem interested and have supported Nintendo in the past so why not.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #4 on:** July 30, 2006, 03:27:19 AM »

Really, what makes you think they won't end up playing with the Wii and decide to make an original game for it exclusively?

Their association with EA?

Magik · « **Reply #5 on:** July 30, 2006, 03:47:31 AM »

How exactly does being associated with EA have to do with anything? EA seems to have showed a lot of interest in the Wii lately.

Anyways, people shouldn't get mad or pissed off about the Wii not getting Haze since it was never coming to the Wii from the very beginning.

*waits for the boat-jumpers screaming 'Free Radical sucks!'*

Flames_of_chaos · « **Reply #6 on:** July 30, 2006, 03:59:35 AM »

KDR Ubisoft is the publisher for Haze.

Edfishy · « **Reply #7 on:** July 30, 2006, 05:51:40 AM »

Strange, all of the Time Splitters series seemed to suffer from a lack of graphics in favor of its 60 frames per second frame rate.

Arbok · « **Reply #8 on:** July 30, 2006, 09:44:23 AM »

This is horrible news, as I loved the Timesplitters series... I hope that they still develop for the system down the road.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #9 on:** July 30, 2006, 10:23:49 AM »

Apparently they can't stand up to the might of Red Steel.

DOOM THEM FOREVER WITH SECOND-SIGHT-CLASS SALES.

Time to sell my copy of Time Splitters FP! (the game's aiming is broken anyway, the vertical axis movement is craptastically slow and the non-fixed camera aiming is horribly off. Good thing I only got it for $10 off amazon)

Apparently they're making games for the sake of having PURDY GAFFIX.

Requiem · « **Reply #10 on:** July 30, 2006, 10:24:24 AM »

TP is one of my favorite FPS series.

However, Haze doesn't look like TP at all....(I like Free Radical's art style -- especially those DeerMen!)

Kairon · « **Reply #11 on:** July 30, 2006, 10:30:44 AM »

They're actually intrigued by the Wii.

Read!

~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #12 on:** July 30, 2006, 11:25:01 AM »

Haze does look pretty, but I think there is a good chance it could get lost in the the shuffle. Regardless if I get it it will be for PC (seems to be something I'm saying quite a bit with this next generation of games, which are mostly multiplatform).

Strell · « **Reply #13 on:** July 30, 2006, 11:40:34 AM »

F*ck Free Radical.

I'm more interested in DoubleFine anyway.

Yes, not comparable, I know, but I'm just saying screw the companies that think they are big sh*t when I could just as easily have a lot more fun with someone focusing on something original.

Kairon · « **Reply #14 on:** July 30, 2006, 11:50:36 AM »

Haze might be original. Let's not bad mouth it before it comes out now. That's just mean.

WWMD. What Would Miyamoto Do?

~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com

Strell · « **Reply #15 on:** July 30, 2006, 12:07:16 PM »

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Originally posted by: Kairon
Haze might be original. Let's not bad mouth it before it comes out now. That's just mean.

WWMD. What Would Miyamoto Do?

~Carmine M. Red
Kairon@aol.com

1. FPSes are hardly ever original. Out of the hundreds coming out, maybe 1-2 will have any original content. They can be fun, sure, but that's a different contention of argument.

2. When was the last time the Timesplitters series was original? Never, that's when.

Neodymium · « **Reply #16 on:** July 30, 2006, 12:36:37 PM »

Good thing FPS games are repetitive, mindless, kitschy affairs that are partly responsible for the downfall of video games.

I guess if you're an FPS fan then it sucks.

thejeek · « **Reply #17 on:** July 30, 2006, 01:55:31 PM »

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Originally posted by: Neodymium
Good thing FPS games are repetitive, mindless, kitschy affairs that are partly responsible for the downfall of video games.

Monkey Assistant!!!

Smash_Brother · « **Reply #18 on:** July 30, 2006, 07:20:40 PM »

Timesplitters 2 was the best console multiplayer FPS I've ever played.

That said, it still wasn't even that great. These people need to stop trying to do with a controller what NEEDS to be done with a mouse and keyboard (or a Wiimote).

cubist · « **Reply #19 on:** July 30, 2006, 09:43:19 PM »

A huge loss for me. My nephews and I are big fans.

Those who have written off Free Radical better take notice, they are THE Goldeneye Team along with Zoonami.

What the hell is going on with Zoonami anyway?

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #20 on:** July 30, 2006, 09:54:10 PM »

Goldeneye is just a fond memory (not one of mine, of course).

And Zoonami is just a website that pretends to make games.

thejeek · « **Reply #21 on:** July 31, 2006, 12:06:56 AM »

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Originally posted by: Smash_Brother
Timesplitters 2 was the best console multiplayer FPS I've ever played.

That said, it still wasn't even that great. These people need to stop trying to do with a controller what NEEDS to be done with a mouse and keyboard (or a Wiimote).

TimeSplitters 2 - only console FPS worth playing. Pure genius.

MONKEY ASSISTANT!!!!!

Enough said

Mario · « **Reply #22 on:** July 31, 2006, 12:10:53 AM »

A massive blow to Wii. I looked at the game Haze, thought it looked good, but was probably fake and ran at 5 FPS during gameplay. Then I found out it was by Free Radical and they can pull off whatever the hell they want. I just want any kind of FPS from them on Wii, what I love about Timesplitters 2 is the billions of multiplayer options. I'm calling it now , the first developer to make a -good- FPS for Wii that's online enabled and has good multiplayer has an instant million seller on their hands.

Infernal Monkey · « **Reply #23 on:** July 31, 2006, 12:52:56 AM »

Nintendo's Brain Training game for Wii will take the form of a first person shooter. Armed with your trusty neon answer gun, you must blast those questions! Turn left, turn right, charge down the hallway! FLOATING HEAD. "DRAW AFRICA"

No amount of frantic Haze style blasting will work.

"DRAW AFRICA, DRAW AFRICA, DRAW AFRICA"

Magik · « **Reply #24 on:** July 31, 2006, 05:14:45 AM »

Wow, you guys sure jump boats easily. You guys had no problem singing the praises of the TimeSplitters series before, but now, when Free Radical says they can't port Haze, you guys do a 180 and start screaming 'TimeSplitters sucks! F*ck FR'.

Not having Haze is not a massive blow to the Wii at all when you consider the game was never intended for the Wii in the first place. The game was designed with having a powerful engine behind it from the very beginning.

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