Author Topic: Manhunt 2 Coming to Wii (Read 8128 times)

Jonnyboy117 · « **on:** February 06, 2007, 06:50:35 AM »

A Rockstar Games gorefest for a Nintendo system? You better believe it.

Rockstar Games Announces Manhunt 2 for the PlayStation®2 Computer Entertainment System, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) System, and the Wii™

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rockstar Games, the world-renowned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO), is proud to announce Manhunt 2 for the PlayStation 2 system, PSP system, and Nintendo’s Wii™. Manhunt 2 is the debut title from the newly formed Rockstar London studio, which is developing the game in conjunction with series creator Rockstar North. The Wii™ version is being developed by Rockstar Toronto. Manhunt 2 will be available this summer.

"With Manhunt 2 we have tried to create a game that stays close to the original concept of chilling suspense and stealth, whilst pushing the game design and storytelling forward," said Sam Houser, founder and executive producer of Rockstar Games. "We are also excited to have our newest development team, Rockstar London, working on the title alongside our two established UK studios, Rockstar North and Leeds."

For more information on Manhunt 2 please visit www.rockstargames.com.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #1 on:** February 06, 2007, 07:05:36 AM »

With Manhunt 2 we have tried to create a game that stays close to the original concept of glorifying brutality and portraying explicit violence

fixed.

that Baby guy · « **Reply #2 on:** February 06, 2007, 07:06:52 AM »

Lots of games still being announced for the Playstation 2. Maybe it, the Wii, and the PSP can all have the same titles pushed without having to do major graphical updates, or at least, not be criticized for lack of updating graphics, despite whether or not they can do them.
Looks like production cost is coming into play quickly.

Acefondu · « **Reply #3 on:** February 06, 2007, 07:09:01 AM »

Sweet, Rockstar Rockin' out on Wii. Gah, ever since the Wii name came out I've been spouting bad puns...

UltimatePartyBear · « **Reply #4 on:** February 06, 2007, 07:16:58 AM »

Well, that's all the proof I needed. If Rockstar's even willing to try it, then there has been a paradigm shift.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #5 on:** February 06, 2007, 07:55:01 AM »

The Wii made Electronic Arts innovate in Madden. What more proof do you need that it is a gift from the gods?

TJ Spyke · « **Reply #6 on:** February 06, 2007, 07:57:43 AM »

Never played Manhunt, but glad the sequel is coming to Wii. Here's hoping it sells well (which would encourage even more games to be released for Wii).

TrueNerd · « **Reply #7 on:** February 06, 2007, 08:00:49 AM »

You know, shanking people with shards of glass is not a skill I currently have. Perhaps this game, hopefully with realistic shanking motions, can teach me?

Acefondu · « **Reply #8 on:** February 06, 2007, 08:32:38 AM »

Shanking motions...that's hilarious.

Terranigma Freak · « **Reply #9 on:** February 06, 2007, 08:45:16 AM »

Too bad we're getting the port of a sequal of a crappy game. I rather have Table Tennis than Manhunt 2. Table Tennis would actually make use of the Wiimote better.

UltimatePartyBear · « **Reply #10 on:** February 06, 2007, 08:46:18 AM »

Sure, Madden was a positive sign, but Rockstar always came across as anti-Nintendo for some reason. Now, not only are they bringing a game to Nintendo's new home console, but it's a sequel to a game known for sickening violence. This isn't like Konami's somewhat questionable support (I own Elebits and think Dewy looks interesting, but I share in the concerns that Konami might view the Wii as appealing to a very young demographic). This is a company that shunned Nintendo suddenly announcing a hyper-violent game. Both facets of that statement fly in the face of the old Nintendo image.

Guitar Smasher · « **Reply #11 on:** February 06, 2007, 08:55:37 AM »

They did put a rather good game in Smuggler's Run on GameCube, so they weren't entirely anti-Nintendo.

Vert1 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 06, 2007, 09:03:30 AM »

Well that's news. What's up with the lack of a 360 version?

that Baby guy · « **Reply #13 on:** February 06, 2007, 09:12:45 AM »

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Originally posted by: Vert1
Well that's news. What's up with the lack of a 360 version?

They are probably just porting the same game across all three platforms. They couldn't get away with a port of a PS2 game on a 360 like they could a Wii.

Bloodworth · « **Reply #14 on:** February 06, 2007, 09:29:32 AM »

They probably don't want to scare away the little girls.

Viewtiful mario · « **Reply #15 on:** February 06, 2007, 11:58:04 AM »

This is likely due to Reggie asking Rockstar to make M rated games.

Frankly this makes me happy. Notice how different people are making the PSP/PS2 versions then the wii versions? The wii version has to be more uniqe then "just another port"

The Omen · « **Reply #16 on:** February 06, 2007, 12:20:38 PM »

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Originally posted by: Terranigma Freak
Too bad we're getting the port of a sequal of a crappy game. I rather have Table Tennis than Manhunt 2. Table Tennis would actually make use of the Wiimote better.

I don't think it's a port. A completely different studio is working on the Wii version while the Psp and Ps2 versions are being worked on together. In fact, I think the studio that made the original is making the Wii version.

Karl Castaneda #2 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 06, 2007, 12:30:04 PM »

It's Rockstar Toronto, who developed The Warriors. As for the OG Devs, I'm pretty sure it was the North (GTA) team.

Viewtiful mario · « **Reply #18 on:** February 06, 2007, 01:12:15 PM »

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Originally posted by: The Omen
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Originally posted by: Terranigma Freak
Too bad we're getting the port of a sequal of a crappy game. I rather have Table Tennis than Manhunt 2. Table Tennis would actually make use of the Wiimote better.

I don't think it's a port. A completely different studio is working on the Wii version while the Psp and Ps2 versions are being worked on together. In fact, I think the studio that made the original is making the Wii version.

hey, that's what I said.us Except for that last part.us

DAMN ".us"'s!

Blue Plant · « **Reply #19 on:** February 06, 2007, 01:18:23 PM »

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Originally posted by: Viewtiful mario
hey, that's what I said.us Except for that last part.us

DAMN ".us"'s!

Click here through your Wii browser to report that annoyance!

Djunknown · « **Reply #20 on:** February 06, 2007, 02:37:04 PM »

I'm the sure insane man known as Jack Thompson will on this like flies to $%@$. No doubt he'll attack the Wii version as a murder simulation...

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It's Rockstar Toronto, who developed The Warriors.

It couldn't be in better hands. Warriors.....come out and plaaaay!

KnowsNothing · « **Reply #21 on:** February 06, 2007, 02:57:41 PM »

Motion controls make Manhunt as murder-simulationish as ever before.

Sweet. I was just starting to miss that guy, what perfect timing!

Guitar Smasher · « **Reply #22 on:** February 06, 2007, 04:44:09 PM »

Actually, that brings up a good point. If the media gets on how disturbingly realistic the violence is acted out, then public interest will maximize. Isn't that what sold the original in the first place; I didn't hear that it was particularly good.

The Omen · « **Reply #23 on:** February 06, 2007, 11:49:51 PM »

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Originally posted by: Guitar Smasher
Actually, that brings up a good point. If the media gets on how disturbingly realistic the violence is acted out, then public interest will maximize. Isn't that what sold the original in the first place; I didn't hear that it was particularly good.

Bad publicity is still good. And always has been.

18 Days · « **Reply #24 on:** February 07, 2007, 01:13:18 AM »

Watch it get banned in Australia.

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Author Topic: Manhunt 2 Coming to Wii (Read 8128 times)