Dante Posted May 23, 2008 Posted May 23, 2008 offical website online 1?Black & White Style In this age of 1080p resolution, the best stress the idea of “blood” was to immerse users in a game wrapped in black and white. MadWorld revolves around the themes of brutality and exhilaration. To give MadWorld the graphical edge to match its brutal theme, we tried removing all color from the world except for blood. As a result, we decided the best way to convey blood, and thus brutality, was against this black and white backdrop. Knowing that there are no other action games with this sort of avant-garde graphical style, our course was set. By adding touches from American comics, like the exclamations that appear during action scenes, anyone who knows how it feels to read a comic book (or watch an episode of Tom & Jerry) should instantly be able to enjoy playing MadWorld. We are also taking the simple controls of the Wii and adding a variety of actions to the gameplay mix. 2.Light-hearted Brutality Often times, brutality is expressed in a spiteful nature. There are already plenty of games out there that hit this mark; however, we decided that MADWORLD’s brutality should be aimed at providing the user with a sense of exhilaration during play. To give you an example from gameplay, we have a scene where you can pull a street sign from the ground and shove it into a enemy’s head. However, I thought that it is much more fun to stab someone with a sign that actually has some sort of meaning as opposed to a knife. We tried the idea out, and the reaction amongst the team was so positive, I knew this was the way to proceed. While one type of action is already fun, one of MadWorld’s most innovative points is the ability to link and layer these actions together. For instance, you can grab that enemy with the street sign through his head and throw him against a spiked wall. 3. A Message to Our Fans We are working with every once of energy we have to give you the great Wii game you’ve been clamoring for. We’ve got more exciting stuff to show in the future, so we hope you’ll keep cheering us on! Note: MADWORLD is currently scheduled for North American and European release. A Japanese release is currently undecided.
Shino Posted May 23, 2008 Posted May 23, 2008 I don't know what he was on about signs, but point 3 melts my heart.
Dante Posted May 23, 2008 Posted May 23, 2008 hmm at "SEGA, the SEGA logo and MADWORLD are either registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA Corporation."
pedrocasilva Posted May 23, 2008 Posted May 23, 2008 We’ve got more exciting stuff to show in the future, so we hope you’ll keep cheering us on! SHINJI MIKAMI PROJECT, SHINJI MIKAMI PROJECT, SHINJI MIKAMI PROJECT, SHINJI MIKAMI PROJECT, SHINJI MIKAMI PROJECT, SHINJI MIKAMI PROJECT, SHINJI MIKAMI PROJECT....
Dante Posted May 24, 2008 Posted May 24, 2008 new info: -about the story : "Death Watch" is the name of the broadcasted massacre game the hero (Jack) is taking part of. The goal of this show is to kill the most participants, in the most violent way possible, in the sole purpose of entertaining the public. Thus, the participants are able to earn points to climb a ranking ; a ranking on which the main protagonist intend to slay his way to the top. And even though the participants were especially choosen for they lust for murder, Jack and some of the other protagonists of the game, however, are reluctant to kill, and are doing it a bit in spite of it all ; in fact, it's killed or being killed. Inside this game, there are also Top Warriors, which are nearing the top of the ranking, and which you'll probably have to take down to climb to the top. -there are numerous way to kill your opponents. You can stab, impale on spikes, or even cover your, or plunge someone into a gasoline barrel on fire and throw it into the sea. They want the player to always wonder "What can I do next ?" . -As a totally random example, they feel that even, like , the office lady coming back from a hard day of work can relieve her intense stress with this game, kind of like (from the interview) "Take THIS, section manager ! You goddamn baldy ! *insert japanese battle cry here* " -In fact, they think that the immediate fun potential of the Wii and the intuitiveness of the controls are the reason why they thought that this game, whose gameplay is essentially about going wild and have great fun, was suited to this console. Nishikawa thinks that the Wii has a lot of interesting games, but what they are aiming to do is making a sharp game, which is a head above what has been released so far. -They are still far from sure that the game will see a release in Japan, essentially because they wouldn't really want the censorship, which they would be pressured to apply, to compromise this game. But a Japanese release is not entirely out of the question.
triforcemario Posted May 24, 2008 Posted May 24, 2008 The story reminds me a little of No More Heroes... :S
flameboy Posted May 24, 2008 Posted May 24, 2008 This game looks incredible...after Smash Bros this is really the only other thing for the time being on my Wii, it looks awesome.
EchoDesiato Posted May 31, 2008 Posted May 31, 2008 EDGE scans about Platinum games: That better be the boxart.
Tellyn Posted May 31, 2008 Posted May 31, 2008 hmm at "SEGA, the SEGA logo and MADWORLD are either registered trademarks or trademarks of SEGA Corporation." Sega publish MadWorld, you know.
Calza Posted May 31, 2008 Posted May 31, 2008 More specifically Sega own PlatinumGames. The article is really good but it shouldn't be posted online. Either go buy it or wait till it shows up on the EDGE website or just wait till other websites get the information.
pedrocasilva Posted May 31, 2008 Posted May 31, 2008 More specifically Sega own PlatinumGames. Nah, they only have a deal. Sega doesn't own them AFAIK. Clover Studio wouldn't crawl out of one and into another.
Calza Posted May 31, 2008 Posted May 31, 2008 Yeah you are right, they have a 4 game contract with them and the 4th game hasn't been announced yet. It is good to see working again and its good to see them coming up with interesting ideas to the Wii and Mad World is definitely the game I'm most looking to out of the 3 announced games.
Tellyn Posted May 31, 2008 Posted May 31, 2008 Yeah you are right, they have a 4 game contract with them and the 4th game hasn't been announced yet. It is good to see working again and its good to see them coming up with interesting ideas to the Wii and Mad World is definitely the game I'm most looking to out of the 3 announced games. Indeed it's fantastic to see someone taking the Wii and DS so seriously. Infinite Line also looks fantastic.
Calza Posted May 31, 2008 Posted May 31, 2008 Nah I'm not sure about Infinite Line though it seems that Platinum Games itself is expanding and diversifying which is nice to see and hopefully means they won't run into trouble again. My only concern for Mad World is that the story seems sorta similar to Manhunt. But then again when your throwing signposts through people heads who cars about story?
James McGeachie Posted May 31, 2008 Posted May 31, 2008 For people wondering about the Shinji Mikami "project" by the way, for ages I recall there were rumours about him having a Wii project in development, something "organic" I believe.....well either that or I'm confusing this with Kojima...or maybe I'm thinking of some collab. Anyway either way there was definitely stuff linking Mikami to Wii in the past. Question is whether it died or if this is still the same thing.
Dante Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 In MADWORLD™, players participate in a game of life and death, where only the strong will survive. You play as Jack, who’s caught up in the terror of Death Watch, the murderous game created by the terrorists who call themselves ‘The Organizers’. To remain alive – and solve the mystery behind Death Watch – you must master the use of weapons and items found within the environment and compete in ultra violent mini-games designed to push you over the edge. With its irreverent humor and over-the-top violence MADWORLD™ delivers a visceral gaming experience that will be an instant classic on the Wii. KEY FEATURES • Highly Stylized graphics – black and white graphics based on comic books and graphic novels deliver a stunning and unique looking game • Exciting, visceral gameplay – fast and instinctive arcade-style gameplay with brutal finishing moves delivered by the Wii Remote and Nunchuk • Over-the-top violence and irreverent content – exaggerated characters, murderous moves, monstrous bosses & outrageous commentary add to the irreverent and humorous tone • Multiplayer mini-games – compete in a variety of ultra-violent “party-games” that can be played hotseat against friends MadWorld Trailer E3 08
dazzybee Posted July 15, 2008 Posted July 15, 2008 This has been the highlight of the whole E3 for me, I love style!! Thats why the Wiis tech doesn't bother me. This game looks amazing! Love the voice over!
gaggle64 Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 I love this Noir-violence gig the wii seems to have going, with this and No more Heroes.
Aalborg Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 "to redefine videogame violence" ha ha.. I just hope that the censor bastards in the UK and Germany arent already sharpening their pencils.. like it happend with manhunt 2
Domstercool Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 The trailer is fantasticly amusing and was that Greg Proops? Topness!
Retro_Link Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 E3 Trailer http://uk.wii.ign.com/dor/objects/14253678/madworld/videos/madworld_jumpingbackbreaker_071508.html One of the best trailers ever?!!
Cookyman Posted July 16, 2008 Posted July 16, 2008 E3 Trailer http://uk.wii.ign.com/dor/objects/14253678/madworld/videos/madworld_jumpingbackbreaker_071508.html One of the best trailers ever?!! Oh my god - think I just came a little! Very artistic, stylish and seriously gory trailer - love it!!! : peace:
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