MadWorld Box Art

[Evil Avnovice]

From Samus Aran's blog (http://www.gamekyo.com/blog_article212134.html) at Gamekyo.

http://www.gamekyo.com/images_1/8cdc8ff17d140ee560aef198410606fc20081024094028.jpg

[Murtaug]

So they really like chainsaws I take it.

[Psykoboy2]

RP, huh?

I mean, come on...is the rating really pending?

[King3567]

That's...pretty bad box art. It's a shame too since they have an awesome art direction and they could've taken the pseudo comic book art style and made this interesting.

[Suave Peanut]

I like it. Granted it could have been better, but as is it's pretty effective.

[AbeLincoln]

That doesn't look too bad. It tells you it's going to be a black and white action game with chainsaws and blood. I see nothing wrong with this.

[Variable Gear]

That looks pretty nice!

On an unrelated note, did everyone get their replacement Okami Wii boxart yet?

[Lutheran]

I got mine in the mail the other day

[Mike Kelehan]

I find it kind of funny... I find it kind of sad.

[KSmitty]

I find it kind of funny... I find it kind of sad.
This quote is both dorky and fitting.

Multiplier score! x 1000!

[ClannerDelta]

Looks alright I suppose. Still reminds me of the Gears of War "Mad World" trailer. In pretty much every respect.

[Mike Kelehan]

This quote is both dorky and fitting.

Multiplier score! x 1000!

I can do yet better.
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[Evil Avnovice]

Some new images from Samus Aran's blog (http://www.gamekyo.com/blog_article212913.html). (Gamekyo)

http://www.gamekyo.com/images_1/200375838590055a87fbe553f7acace520081103115305.jpg

http://www.gamekyo.com/images_1/a0e66a22b05098b152abd27568953fb520081103115305.jpg

http://www.gamekyo.com/images_1/56f31a66914328e75e5e3b67840f565220081103115305.jpg

http://www.gamekyo.com/images_1/af3a1380130a5e80bded7ca1b0bde7d620081103115417.jpg

[Evil Avnovice]

Some new images from Samus Aran's blog (http://gamekyo.com/blog_article213896.html) at Gamekyo.

http://www.gamekyo.com/images_1/27431c1e1d12af7e009b7e26e058c2c820081118123540.jpg

http://www.gamekyo.com/images_1/a77af87c99441187641cfd2e7493805020081118123756.jpg

http://www.gamekyo.com/images_1/71de60def09c3e4c76d8244a2630328a20081118123756.jpg

[vuk]

I really love the art direction of this thing. Hopefully it's fun to play.

[Variable Gear]

I am also hoping that MadWorld will be a fun game. :)

[Purple Santa]

I'm loving the black and white art. I'm just hoping it plays well...well plays well with the wii sticks...

[Mr. Murphy]

No More Heroes is my favorite Wii game so far, if MadWorld takes a page from that control style, this could be very awesome. It's the only Wii game I can really compare this too, what with the mature themes, unique art style and third-person combat.

[Evil Avnovice]

Some new images. (Gamekyo (http://www.gamekyo.com/blog_article215034.html))

http://www.gamekyo.com/images_1/605c8edeef764d0e12b059e3bb9c7f6d20081206004346.jpg

http://www.gamekyo.com/images_1/31d067e80e24c2c69c8ceca90d41e16920081206004347.jpg

http://www.gamekyo.com/images_1/6c6e665071cb78b4e7f0f9a2935b788d20081206004346.jpg

[KidCactus]

Is that last one, in 1600x1133, really a screenshot?

[Variable Gear]

Ranking match... The No More Heroes connection deepens... :)

[Variable Gear]

Madworld Holiday Trailer

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[Whunpo]

I can do yet better.
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The most epic video I've ever seen? Yes. Probably.
EDIT: What have you done to me?! I can't stop watching!!!

[Wellscha]

Guys. Aren't you concerned that some gameplay elements might be omitted ala Manhunt?

[Variable Gear]

Guys. Aren't you concerned that some gameplay elements might be omitted ala Manhunt?
In Japan, perhaps. In the US, however, I've heard that Sega is working hard with the ESRB to make sure that everything makes the final version of the game. We'll see if they're successful in doing that.

[maharahaj]

Man, that trailer looked bad ass! Its much easier to read whats going on when its in full motion rather then what the screenshots suggest.

[Blue]

Man, that trailer looked bad ass! Its much easier to read whats going on when its in full motion rather then what the screenshots suggest.

I agree with you to an extent. While the art direction is fantastic and I really dig the screens, it's hurting my eyes trying to make out everything that's going on. And too, in motion things are a bit easier to follow, I almost feel like I'm staring at one of those magic eye pictures waiting on something to pop out. My eyes feel....blurred when I watched it and I can easily see the game giving me a whopping headache after a short bit.

Hopefully I'm wrong because, again, I really like the concept and style behind it.

[Evil Avnovice]

Madworld Holiday Trailer

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Loved the christmas tree decorations at the end. :cool:

[Variable Gear]

Loved the christmas tree decorations at the end. :cool:
Yep, that was one well-designed trailer. :)

[Evil Avnovice]

"UNCENSORED" holiday trailer. Did I mention this is Europe's version? (Gametrailers (http://www.gametrailers.com/player/43756.html))

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[Mr. Murphy]

Aw man, so freakin' stoked.

[JayVe]

That doesn't look too bad. It tells you it's going to be a black and white action game with chainsaws and blood. I see nothing wrong with this.

Exactly. This is very effective box art that conveys the style and content of the game. It will also catch your eye from a mile away. Well, not a mile, but maybe from that shelf way over there.

[Evil Avnovice]

Over 28 new images from Samus Aran's blog (http://www.gamekyo.com/blog_article216161.html). (Gamekyo)

http://www.gamekyo.com/images_1/93c844dd9981fbbf67d2e796bf8ff7ec20081218180935.jpg

http://www.gamekyo.com/images_1/a87b70903dbf894703412d5d8a9ddadc20081218182044.jpg

http://www.gamekyo.com/images_1/947552a5d893d6521e8aa4a7125b00e820081218181653.jpg

http://www.gamekyo.com/images_1/f4f6632a4c91f6941ff59aea0235e51020081218180934.jpg

[Variable Gear]

Damn it, that's so awesome!

[Disgustipated]

Wow, this game looks awesome. I wish it was on 360. Might have to give it a run on a friend's Wii or something.

[Evil Avnovice]

A new trailer. (Gamekyo (http://www.gamekyo.com/videofr14291_mad-world-un-trailer-de-folie.html))

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[JayVe]

This is mighty fine looking. :D

[Variable Gear]

Platinum's just revealed their very own community site, platinumgames.com (http://platinumgames.com/). One of the early treasures from the site is a video interview with the director of MadWorld (http://platinumgames.com/2009/01/27/pgtv-the-platinumlounge-episode-1-with-shigenori-nishikawa/), Shigenori Nishikawa. I can't embed it here, but it's worth checking out all six parts of the interview at Platinum's page. If that sounds terrifying, you can always subscribe to their video podcast via iTunes or RSS.

It's great to see and hear from Mark MacDonald once again. ;)

[Purple Santa]

At first glance of the video, I thought Crackdown meets Comix Zone. A perfect combo for me.

[Stoke]

That new trailer is really good. I hope that sense of humor is present in the game as well.

[SilentScreams]

Needs colour.

[Mike Kelehan]

Needs colour.

I don't think it needs color, but it definitely would look a lot better in HD. Black and white stuff benefits from higher resolutions a lot more than color stuff.

[SilentScreams]

To me, colour adds a lot more to a game than just being pretty. It helps you pick shapes out of the environment and adds a vibrancy that just isn't there in black and white.

I'm not denying that MadWorld looks stylish, and I can picture myself reading a comic or something done in this style, but not playing an action game. This would probably give me headaches.

[Variable Gear]

I'm not denying that MadWorld looks stylish, and I can picture myself reading a comic or something done in this style, but not playing an action game. This would probably give me headaches.
Both of the people who played MadWorld before Platinum's first episode of PGTV (http://platinumgames.com/2009/01/27/pgtv-the-platinumlounge-episode-1-with-shigenori-nishikawa/) had similar concerns, but they said that MadWorld was fairly easy to read, without causing headaches.

I haven't played the game myself, obviously, so I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt.

[Psykoboy2]

It works okay from what Bap and I saw at E3. We didn't get to play it as it was being demo'd for us (along with Bayonetta), but we had no problem picking out anything going on in the game.

[Badger]

I was also concerned how good this would look on a standard def. screen, but now I'm convinced this is the stylish post-Okami title I've been waiting for from these guys. Much like Okami, I think it works just fine in motion.

That said I would love for Platinum to work on some HD format titles in a similar style in the future, I really think the comic book cell shading would greatly benefit from clearer, sharper edges.

[Dark Prince]

Something tells me that this year may actually be the year I finally get those HD cables for the Wii. (What with the Conduit and Mad World)

[Evil Avnovice]

Details from GoNintendo (http://gonintendo.com/?p=71267). They link back to a forum post at FreeForumZone (http://freeforumzone.leonardo.it/discussione.aspx?idd=8322600).

- jump with Z trigger
- C button snaps camera to back
- move Wiimote up/down/left/right while holding an object to confuse enemies
- - button for map
- 1 button for options
- dpad to pick up/change items
- B trigger is used for a variety of combos
- Extra lives come in the form of red balloons
- unlock multiplayer modes in single player
- every boss is killed in a very specific way

[SilentScreams]

- every boss is killed in a very specific way

I really don't like when games do this. One way to beat a boss and you better figure it out or you're screwed.

[Variable Gear]

Controls seem nice. Also, it's good to hear that bosses will require unique strategies.

[Variable Gear]

I really don't like when games do this. One way to beat a boss and you better figure it out or you're screwed.
It's better than games like No More Heroes, which only provide one way to kill every boss.

[Evil Avnovice]

"Comic-con Death Press" gameplay video with Director Shigenori Nishikawa.

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Edit: And a gameplay video.

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[Evil Avnovice]

Some new Comic-con '09 videos.

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[Purple Santa]

Wow...a game I might like the waggle mote with. This game looks incredible.

[Variable Gear]

Wow...a game I might like the waggle mote with. This game looks incredible.
I'm very impressed with Platinum. They're my new favorite developer. :p

[Evil Avnovice]

28 new images. (Gamekyo (http://www.gamekyo.com/newsen30265_mad-world-new-screenshots.html))

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/71071520090216_163332_4_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images4_4_30265.html)

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/71071520090216_163334_20_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images20_4_30265.html)

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/71071520090216_163335_24_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images24_4_30265.html)

http://www.gamekyo.com/Webmasters/Images/71071520090216_163332_3_big.jpg (http://www.gamekyo.com/images3_4_30265.html)

[Evil Avnovice]

Comic-con '09 Producer interview.

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[Evil Avnovice]

Four new videos.

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[mister slim]

Oh man co-op is going to be hilarious.

[jeffbax]

I'm buying a Wii for this.

[Spigot]

This is my first major console purchase for this year. I've already got some money down on it... cannot wait!

[axion]

Not 480p? (http://blogs.ign.com/Matt-IGN/2009/02/19/113115/) I'm pretty sure that means I can't play it through my VGA cable then :(.

[Spigot]

Bah. That's lame. Granted, I think it's the kind of thing where you won't notice but the Wii should automatically upscale to 480p regardless of the game.

Oh well.

[axion]

But now I can't even play it :(.

[Lutheran]

I am sure the difference in quality of the games graphics with this art style at 480p or 480i would be hard to notice. Did they give any reason as to why they didn't go 480p?

[Evil Avnovice]

A new video. (Gamekyo (http://www.gamekyo.com/videoen14635_mad-world-new-video.html))

[JayVe]

This game is going to kick all kinds of ass

[Evil Avnovice]

A video tour of Platinum Games' studio.

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