Author Topic: Here there be Ghosts... (Read 6152 times)

UncleBob · « **on:** May 25, 2009, 09:44:56 AM »

Now *THIS* is why all of you are going to go out and buy a DSi...

http://kotaku.com/5268905/augmented-reality-camera-game-coming-to-dsi

UncleBob · « **Reply #1 on:** May 25, 2009, 09:46:49 AM »

Trailer for the Japanese Cell phone version... Guess we're getting ports of cell phone games now...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_vz3rnLxgc

Gameplay footage for the cell phone version...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4jO_fhXYd8&feature=channel

Developer's blog with the above two videos and the press release from the first link:
http://www.ghostwiregame.com/

KDR_11k · « **Reply #2 on:** May 25, 2009, 09:58:03 AM »

Quote from: UncleBob on May 25, 2009, 09:46:49 AM

Guess we're getting ports of cell phone games now...

AFAIK both Gameloft DSiWare games are cellphone ports.

UncleBob · « **Reply #3 on:** May 25, 2009, 10:00:00 AM »

Yeah, and we got some WiiWare stuff that were cell phone games... but I think this is coming out at retail, which is a first, isn't it?

Stratos · « **Reply #4 on:** May 25, 2009, 02:38:04 PM »

I don't care if it was originally a cellphone game, it looks awesome.

Looks like it shows your face in the upper right hand corner of the top screen.

Ian Sane · « **Reply #5 on:** May 25, 2009, 06:01:47 PM »

This is such a cool idea. Why be so open about it being a game? Market it like Ouija Boards where no one really knows for sure if it's just a game or not. Ha ha!

Stratos · « **Reply #6 on:** May 25, 2009, 11:58:06 PM »

I'm picturing people wandering around a public place with this and showing people the ghosts. Video cameras are a must.

I'll do a youTube series.

UncleBob · « **Reply #7 on:** May 26, 2009, 12:29:17 AM »

Does this game make anyone who doesn't have a DSi want to go and get one? Just wondering. I know it's probably too soon to tell, but it seems like this *could* be a system seller. Fairly unknown developer though...

Stratos · « **Reply #8 on:** May 26, 2009, 12:53:35 AM »

Yes. If this game turns out very well I would want to get one for it.

UncleBob · « **Reply #9 on:** June 23, 2009, 10:50:56 AM »

http://kotaku.com/5300915/ghostwires-augmented-reality-in-action-on-dsi

EasyCure · « **Reply #10 on:** June 23, 2009, 12:17:20 PM »

Quote from: UncleBob on May 26, 2009, 12:29:17 AM

Does this game make anyone who doesn't have a DSi want to go and get one? Just wondering. I know it's probably too soon to tell, but it seems like this *could* be a system seller. Fairly unknown developer though...

Not this game per say, because knowing its a port of a cell phone game keeps me from thinking "killer app" but if someone were to expand on the idea, then yes i'd be sold.

MoronSonOfBoron · « **Reply #11 on:** June 23, 2009, 04:01:36 PM »

take pictures of ghosts

draw moustaches on them >_>

Stratos · « **Reply #12 on:** June 23, 2009, 04:34:08 PM »

Dude! That trailer was great. At the end when the other, more menacing ghost appeared behind you in the rear camera.

It looks like even though it is a cell-phone game port that it is being optomized and enhanced for the DSi.

If these types of games become common on the DSi then I am getting one in the near future. This could sell the DSi to me. I just need promise of more.

EasyCure · « **Reply #13 on:** June 23, 2009, 05:20:04 PM »

Quote from: Stratos on June 23, 2009, 04:34:08 PM

Dude! That trailer was great. At the end when the other, more menacing ghost appeared behind you in the rear camera.

It looks like even though it is a cell-phone game port that it is being optomized and enhanced for the DSi.

If these types of games become common on the DSi then I am getting one in the near future. This could sell the DSi to me. I just need promise of more.

Bingo.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #14 on:** June 23, 2009, 08:26:52 PM »

I so want this game.

Stratos · « **Reply #15 on:** July 23, 2009, 06:32:31 AM »

Some updates from the developer:
>Also being made for mobile phones but DSi is lead platform.
>Planned to be released in early 2010.
>Currently taking requests for what type of ghosts will be in the game.
>Price-point unclear because they are looking into both cart and D/L distribution.

They are on Twitter as ghostwire and also have a FaceBook. UncleBob already mentioned their blog earlier.

It also sounds like Hudson will be publishing if I understand their blurbs on Twitter right.

Quote

Saw 2day that Hudson officially announced their ride on the ghost train. Bring it on I say.

Though it could be a reference to Hudson's recent announcement regarding their own horror game.

UncleBob · « **Reply #16 on:** July 23, 2009, 09:22:34 AM »

I'm really looking forward to this. I'll be sad if it's a digital download, but I'll still get it.

Ideas for ghosts? Does the creepy clown from IT count?

TheFleece · « **Reply #17 on:** July 23, 2009, 01:41:19 PM »

This looks really good. I hope it's a cart and has some dlc instead.

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vudu · « **Reply #18 on:** July 23, 2009, 02:11:35 PM »

I'm the opposite--I'm hoping for a downloadable title. I just don't see people purchasing this game on a cartridge unless it's in the bargain bin. I don't think most people will be willing to spend the money on such a risky title.

Plus, if it's downloadable, I can buy it for 25 cents on the dollar. w00t.

Stratos · « **Reply #19 on:** July 23, 2009, 04:34:15 PM »

Quote from: vudu on July 23, 2009, 02:11:35 PM

I'm the opposite--I'm hoping for a downloadable title. I just don't see people purchasing this game on a cartridge unless it's in the bargain bin. I don't think most people will be willing to spend the money on such a risky title.

Plus, if it's downloadable, I can buy it for 25 cents on the dollar. w00t.

Yeah, Pepsi points are awesome. I'm stocking up for future RetroActives.

decoyman · « **Reply #20 on:** July 31, 2009, 04:00:38 PM »

With the iPhone OS 3.1, they're enabling developer access to the video camera... so maybe it'll pop up on iPhone after that hits in September?

/iPhoneOnTheBrain:P

Stratos · « **Reply #21 on:** July 31, 2009, 04:59:20 PM »

They are making a mobile version. So it is feasible to expand to iPhone.

I badgered the devs for any new screens of the DS game but haven't gotten a response yet.

UncleBob · « **Reply #22 on:** August 09, 2009, 11:29:47 AM »

From Twitter: @ghostwiregame: Important (and cool) tweet to all! ADG has signed a publisher for Ghostwire! This means serious dev is in the doings! More info soon. Thx.

I asked if there was any kind of estimate on a release date...

"nuttin official yet, but as mentioned before, 1st 1/2 of 2K10 is not a stretch"

Stratos · « **Reply #23 on:** August 11, 2009, 05:46:34 AM »

Great news. Still no new pics though...

Hope that changes soon.

News:

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