This is a pretty juicy rumor. Apparently (as evidenced by the image to the right), Konami digs what Capcom's doing with reviving the retro. You know, Mega Man 9 and Bionic Commando: REarmed? Konami is all about it.So, the rumor goes (from the rumor section of the September 2008 issue of EGM) that they're thinking about doing a little bit of reviving to one of their older 2D franchises. Talk around Wii Fanboy HQ has us leaning toward three different franchises that could get the treatment: Rocket Knight Adventures, Zombies Ate my Neighbors and Legend of the Mystical Ninja (Ganbare Goemon). Of these three, we're pretty much leaning toward Rocket Knight Adventures, although some of us would like to see Ganbare Goemon get some love.
What's your guess?
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7-31-2008 @ 1:52PM
DarkTower said...
Castlevania. Duh.
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7-31-2008 @ 1:55PM
jan_halmes said...
It's Castlevania, dummy!
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7-31-2008 @ 2:05PM
HellsHammer said...
Rocket Knight Adventures and Zombies Ate My Neighbors both already have mediocre/cheesy sequel/spin-offs.
I'd really like for Konami to take a REAL stab at continuing either of these games.
Please be Zombies... Please be Zombies...
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7-31-2008 @ 2:06PM
iMeh said...
I'll take a Legend of the Mystical Ninja or Zombies Ate My Neighbors, please. NOW!!!
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7-31-2008 @ 2:19PM
Mr.ESC said...
I would like a Silent hill remake for the Wii.
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7-31-2008 @ 2:19PM
Mr Khan said...
MSX-era Metal Gear
Or that Simpsons Arcade game
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7-31-2008 @ 2:21PM
Nigeria: SSBB: 0731-6347-2110 said...
That's what I'm hoping for.
A MSX Metal Gear, that is.
7-31-2008 @ 2:23PM
Ian said...
Contra!
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7-31-2008 @ 2:36PM
Ju1c3 said...
Contra.....
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7-31-2008 @ 3:07PM
Comtar said...
I was promised an Axelay 2 after I beat Axelay on Ultra Hard mode, and I was promised it over 10 years ago. So it better be part of this Konami revival.
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7-31-2008 @ 4:13PM
Morning Toast said...
Rush N Attack!! ...just kidding...
How about Gradius series? Although I'm all for Castlevania.
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7-31-2008 @ 4:18PM
Cyber-Tyrant said...
We already had a Contra revival and a Castlevania revival!
Bring back Sparkster!
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7-31-2008 @ 6:20PM
Ianiscool said...
CONTRA 5!
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7-31-2008 @ 6:20PM
Ianiscool said...
CONTRA 5!
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7-31-2008 @ 9:39PM
Alex said...
ROCKET KNIGHT ADVENTURES!
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7-31-2008 @ 10:49PM
John H. said...
Zombies Ate My Neighbors is certainly the coolest of the offered possibilities, but is unlikely since it was developed by Lucasarts, who these days aren't interested in much other than milking movie franchises.
Goemon's a close second, and it's certainly been long enough that we should see about getting a new edition of that.
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8-01-2008 @ 1:09AM
TJF588 said...
Rockets Ate My Goemon?!
Lupinth: Dat's right!
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8-01-2008 @ 2:05AM
JC Fletcher said...
Gradius IS getting a 2D WiiWare revival, so that's out. And the rumor specified a "mascot."
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8-01-2008 @ 1:01PM
Shiningmonk_e said...
Come on Ganbare Goemon. I got the Japanese DS game and it's so much fun. I also have the 64 on and GB one.
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8-01-2008 @ 2:15PM
MaxShrek said...
Castlevania rocks the fat ass.
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8-02-2008 @ 5:22PM
seifer_the_stud said...
Maybe Bayou Billy, or Sparkster?
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8-02-2008 @ 5:30PM
PJSP said...
Konami + true to its 2D roots + hints of anthropomorphic characters (ie Bucky O Hare and Biker Mice) + often overlooked = remake of TMNT: The Arcade Game of TMNT IV?
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8-03-2008 @ 11:55AM
Fly said...
I'm hoping for Snatcher.
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8-07-2008 @ 5:01PM
Weclock said...
what kind of cheesy/spoof/spin-off for Zombie Ate My Neighbors are you talking about? I checked out the Wiki and a couple of fan sites, and couldn't find anything in regards to that.
i do know the game has a couple of different names however, maybe that's what you mean?
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8-10-2008 @ 8:53PM
bandicootmarcela said...
Obviously........ Goemon!
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