Retro_Link Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Official concept art for Cruis'n, a Wii exclusive sequel to the classic racing franchise. http://uk.wii.ign.com/articles/800/800090p1.html Midway Speeds Cruis'n Exclusively to Wii Classic racing franchise reborn -- only on Nintendo's new console. Veteran gamers and arcade aficionados will no doubt remember Midway's classic racing games, Cruis'n USA and Cruis'n the World. On Wednesday, the publisher revealed exclusively to IGN Wii that a new entry into the franchise is underway and it's being created specifically and only for Nintendo's next-generation console. Unfortunately, details on the game, which is simply called Cruis'n, are slim. What we do know is that players will be able to pick from "an impressive lineup of cars" that they can speed through twelve different street circuits. The title will be controlled with the Wii remote, presumably held classic style to steer. Meanwhile, the vehicles can be fitted with upgraded turbos, body kits, neon displays and nitrous boosters, among other things. Otherwise, Midway is keeping really quiet about the racer, which is due out this November -- again, exclusively for Wii. The company also announced through IGN one more Wii title, Game Party, and three DS projects, including a handheld version of Mortal Kombat. "The Wii and Nintendo DS require games that are innovative and take full advantage of a unique control scheme to offer a truly different type of gameplay experience," said Matt Booty, executive vice president - worldwide studios, Midway. "We are very excited to be bringing classic Midway franchises such as Mortal Kombat [DS] and Cruis'n along with powerful licensed content like Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends to the massive installed base of Nintendo system owners." "Nintendo is very excited to be working with Midway to have these great brands and new products come exclusively to Wii and Nintendo DS," said George Harrison, senior vice president, marketing and corporate communications, Nintendo of America Inc. "These new games paired with the unique controls of Wii and Nintendo DS will continue to expand videogames to new audiences." No screens as of yet, but we do have the first official piece of concept art for the game. Look out for more in the coming months. Nice Nintendo-Midway relationship starting up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh_gamer Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Cool. I liked Crusin' World on my N64. Sounds like it is trying to appeal to the 'chav' this time round tho... Could have online play, considering Midway's Mortal Kombat on the DS has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jordan Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Urgh, the Crusin' games were only ever good in the arcades. They just felt boring and pointless when it came to the console version. This is one franchise they shouldn't have brought back from the grave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePigMarcher Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 I can't say I have fond memories of the franchise but who knows....I won't discount it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haden Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Weren't the Crusin games mostly rubbish? Still fresh new start and all that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkjak Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Cruisin' world was the only part that actually was OK. It was even called the best racer on the N64 by Nintendo Official Magazine, before RR64 came out. Cruisin' USA was way too short for a home console game, and, well, Cruisin' Exotica was quickly thrown together to get released before the N64 would get replaced by the cube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zechs Merquise Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 The originals were appalling and I can't see why anyone would be excited over the resurection of this shite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcj metroid Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Ha wow a midway nintendo relationship. That means.......more shit!:yay Seriously besides mortal kombat what the hell else is midway good for. Go on someone say rampart(has anyone even heard of this game but me) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petey Piranah Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 I actually liked the Crus'n games, theres some optimism for a decent offering here with the released concept art... "YEAAAAAAAAAAAAH OHWOOOOOOOH OHWOWOWOWOWOHOH" <-- Brought back memories of the map/car selection screen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zechs Merquise Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Ha wow a midway nintendo relationship. That means.......more shit!:yay Seriously besides mortal kombat what the hell else is midway good for. Go on someone say rampart(has anyone even heard of this game but me) I remember Rampart, it was ace! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konfucius Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 I played Cruis'n World to death. Really loved that game but it was the second game I ever owned I think so my standards weren't that high. Still have good memories about it so I'm quite interested how this will turn out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Oh dear... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazyBoy Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 That's the DS version right....RIGHT!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demuwan Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 GOTY obviously a joke like this game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 That's the DS version right....RIGHT!! There is no DS version. Just the Wii version. Only improvement I see is the cars.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMJ Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Some horrible screens there. let's just say it was captured or saved badly. I'll wait for a movie... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaggis Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 GOTY obviously a joke like this game Classic. This look like the N64 game, I'd even go as far as saying the cars look better in the '64 version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zechs Merquise Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Please no... this is truly appalling. I've seen better looking N64 games. This is PSONE stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strange Cookie Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Sweet banana! That looks utterly... utterly... utterly... for lack of a stronger word: horrible!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daft Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I might consider it for £5... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demuwan Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Sweet banana! That looks utterly... utterly... utterly... for lack of a stronger word: horrible!! horrifying, awful, terrible, nasty, atrocious, ghastly, hideous, horrific, repulsive, dreadful, upsetting, shocking, unspeakable, horrendous, abysmal, appalling, repugnant, dire, SHIT Cant think of any more but there aren't enough words in the English Language to accurately describe this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedShell Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Oh dear...It's even funnier if you compare it to a nice looking Wii game: Seriously, some developers shouldn't be allowed anywhere near a Wii dev kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demuwan Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 It's even funnier if you compare it to a nice looking Wii game: Seriously, some developers shouldn't be allowed anywhere near a Wii dev kit. ...and to think that was a launch title.For US anyways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noku Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 This is pretty sweet! (in some twisted, sadomasochistic way, of course) And damn you Retro_Link for actually making me believe your propaganda in the updated topic title... damn you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedShell Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 And damn you Retro_Link for actually making me believe your propaganda in the updated topic title... damn you... Actually you can blame me for that. Sorry, but I just couldn't resist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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