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Earlier this week on DS Fanboy, we reported on a rumor that Sega had signed up to publish three titles from PlatinumGames, the studio formed by former employees of the vaunted Clover Studio. To our delight, Sega just sent forth a press release confirming the partnership, along with the first two shots of PlatinumGames' Wii debut, MADWORLD.
Described as a game that "straddles graphic novels and 3D worlds," MADWORLD looks every bit as stunning as early video footage had suggested. It's set for release during Q1, 2009, and promises weapons that range from chainsaws to street signs, irreverent humor, and sports commentary to accompany the slaughtering.
Finally, there's a fourth title that Sega is keeping under wraps for now -- all we know is that it's being directed by Shinji Mikami, whose resume includes the first three Gyakuten Saiban games, God Hand, Killer 7, Resident Evil 4, and Viewtiful Joe.
[Via press release]
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5-15-2008 @ 1:36PM
josh said...
i will not buy this game, while sinceless violince and blood appeal to me im not digging the black/white thing i dont like crappy graphics if it whernt so good i wouldnt have played no more heroes because of graphics alone, i know wii isnt a graphics hore like 360/p;s3 but come on ppl
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5-15-2008 @ 1:51PM
Durffen said...
But then again, if they went for a more realistic approach, then textures would be very low res, and people would complain that it looks horrible. It's good for the Sin City/cel shaded look, because the Wii can't compete with 360 or PS3 when it comes to hi res textures and power, so sometimes, for good detail and a good looking game, a stylized approach is much better for Wii.
5-15-2008 @ 1:56PM
rikki said...
These graphics are far from "crappy", kid.
5-15-2008 @ 2:01PM
aeazel said...
While it might not please your aesthetic principles, I'd venture to say it's not crappy--just not your thing. Stylized games are something I personally welcome as I grow rather weary of more realistic approaches that end up making me demand better 'acting,' which I rarely get (in facial expressions, voice acting, et cetera).
5-15-2008 @ 2:02PM
David Hinkle said...
Okay, we might have to change our name to MADWORLD Fanboy now.
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5-15-2008 @ 2:42PM
hvnlysoldr said...
The world would be mad if not for MADWORLD.
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5-15-2008 @ 3:20PM
Charcole said...
Looks obnoxious and irritating. This is what happens when you try too hard to be stylish.
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5-16-2008 @ 1:38AM
josh said...
thats what im talking about
5-15-2008 @ 3:37PM
jasper said...
this game looks amazing. i will buy it. open yr skulls, dopes.
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5-15-2008 @ 3:52PM
TheOverlord#2 can has Mario Karts?(MK:2578-3517-9859) said...
I'm guessing a new Viewtiful Joe since RE 5 is coming, MadWorld is a God Hand succesor, and Killer 7 has No More Heroes.
If only for Fernando Rocker xD
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