... or so the Germans would have us believe. According to an article posted on German gaming magazine N-Zone's website, UGA's swingin' music adventure, Space Channel 5, is returning. The article states that the new Wii game will be a remake of the 1999 Dreamcast original.
One detail leads us to believe that the remade version is going to include some new content: the article mentions that Sega has licensed Michael Jackson's music for the new game. While Space Michael appeared in both Space Channel 5 games, his music did not. Could Space Michael have a more prominent role in the new game? ... Is that a good idea?
Troublingly, unless he was being cryptic, recent comments from Space Channel 5 creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi make it sound like he isn't involved with any Space Channel 5 projects. We hope Sega does the smart thing and hires the currently independent producer to oversee this new game. If it exists.
[Via NeoGAF]
Rumor: Space Waggle 5?
Posted Jan 24th 2008 4:00PM by JC Fletcher
Filed under: Rumors
Tags: michael-jackson, music, rhythm, sega, space-channel-5, uga
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1-24-2008 @ 4:24PM
Gonzo said...
My wife and I still like SC5 but TM and the rest of the Q team would probably better serve the gaming public if they continued to work on new games.
I would like to see them make some new console games. The portables are really good but my favorite of his is rez.
Yea, I uesd to be a dreamcast fanboy.
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1-24-2008 @ 4:28PM
hvnlysoldr said...
It's quite the Thriller. I hope I can Beat It.
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1-24-2008 @ 4:43PM
Rocketboy said...
Why do they have to pack Ulala (hot) with 'Space Michael' (underage alien-toucher)? Sorry, I just can't buy anything with a character called 'Space Michael'.
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1-24-2008 @ 4:45PM
Mr Khan said...
Technically it will be a remake of the PS2 game which was a remake of the Dreamcast game
>_
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1-24-2008 @ 5:03PM
Shogan said...
I believe Michael Jackson did have a song in Space Channel 5 Part 2. Sorta near the end there was a song or two with his high-pitched yelping.
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1-24-2008 @ 9:57PM
BDR said...
I didn't really get the original SC5, i definitely didn't like it (hides from flames). I'd rather a new Jet Set Radio pls Sega.
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1-24-2008 @ 11:12PM
CPFace said...
Playing Space Channel 5 by acting out the moves and firing at the screen is exactly the way it works in Heaven, here's hoping that's implemented for this Wii game that's maybe not even being made. (Also, traditional controls, just in case it turns out that playing it with motion controls is terrible.)
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1-25-2008 @ 12:36AM
samfish said...
When Sega makes this announcement official, I shall change my avatar temporarily to Naked Ulala in celebration!
Party hats for all!
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1-25-2008 @ 2:46PM
hvnlysoldr said...
Yay party hats!
1-25-2008 @ 10:03AM
Buntaro said...
Wii = Dreamcast 1.5
P.S. Panzer Dragoon please; No port, bring new stuff please.
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