The Grinder Goes Multiplatform

DoctorFinger · 02-05-2010, 01:21 PM

You remember The Grinder, don't you? If you don't here's a refresher: developed by High Voltage Studios (The Conduit, Gladiator A.D.) the game is best described as Left 4 Dead with vampires and werewolves. So of course the developer had it slated as a Wii exclusive.

Why do I bring all this up? Because High Voltage has announced that The Grinder will go multiplatform, hitting the PS3, 360, PC and Wii in October of 2011. Check out the new trailer above, and expect more info on the game at next month's GDC.

Sources - IGN; Joystiq.

Gorvi · 02-05-2010, 01:23 PM

Given how poorly received The Conduit was I still don't care. If it turns out to be great, fantastic, but my expectations are pretty low at this point.

Kelegacy · 02-05-2010, 01:47 PM

Makes sense. Making this Wii-only would be incredibly silly. And probably wind up with the game being an instant bomb.

Doctor Setebos · 02-05-2010, 02:45 PM

Current speculation is that this lends more credibility to the theory of the Wii-HD coming out possibly this year. I doubt HVS would create a multi-platform game by making separate SD assets for the Wii and HD assets for the 360/PS3. That's a lot of work. More likely they're just creating one HD set of assets, and porting amongst all four platforms.

Generation ABXY · 02-05-2010, 09:08 PM

That'd be interesting, Setebos, but I'm still a little skeptical. Even if they don't, though, I'll still probably play it on the Nintendo Wii - I really like the controller when it comes to first-person shooters, even at the expense of graphics (and lack of Trophies).

Evil Avnovice · 02-06-2010, 04:20 AM

That is one gorgeous Wii title.

Hawkzombie · 02-06-2010, 05:48 AM

Interesting...but hasn't it already been in development for almost a year? And if so, why on earth is it going to take nearly another two years to come out? I can understand probably scrapping a part of the project and focusing on multi-platform development...but I guess this is where my ignorance shows. I wouldn't think it would take THAT long to do it.

JayVe · 02-06-2010, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Generation ABXY

That'd be interesting, Setebos, but I'm still a little skeptical. Even if they don't, though, I'll still probably play it on the Nintendo Wii - I really like the controller when it comes to first-person shooters, even at the expense of graphics (and lack of Trophies).

I agree wholeheartedly.

Mike Kelehan · 02-06-2010, 06:33 PM

Jesus, October 2011? Is it going to be on the PS4 as well?

02-05-2010, 01:21 PM	#1
DoctorFinger Senior News Editor Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New York City Posts: 7,661 Blog Entries: 10	The Grinder Goes Multiplatform You remember The Grinder, don't you? If you don't here's a refresher: developed by High Voltage Studios (The Conduit, Gladiator A.D.) the game is best described as Left 4 Dead with vampires and werewolves. So of course the developer had it slated as a Wii exclusive. Why do I bring all this up? Because High Voltage has announced that The Grinder will go multiplatform, hitting the PS3, 360, PC and Wii in October of 2011. Check out the new trailer above, and expect more info on the game at next month's GDC. Sources - IGN; Joystiq.

02-05-2010, 01:23 PM	#2
Gorvi Christian Zombie Vampire! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dunedin, FL Posts: 11,000 Blog Entries: 5	Given how poorly received The Conduit was I still don't care. If it turns out to be great, fantastic, but my expectations are pretty low at this point. __________________ Now Playing: Darksiders Valkyria Chronicles II PSN ID/Gamertag: Gorvi Hey, look, a blog!

02-05-2010, 01:47 PM	#3
Kelegacy Adventure Time! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Augusta, Maine Posts: 7,241	Makes sense. Making this Wii-only would be incredibly silly. And probably wind up with the game being an instant bomb. __________________ PSN: Kelegacy 360: Kelegacy

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Doctor Setebos Unpronounceable Chap Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 2,774 Blog Entries: 10	Current speculation is that this lends more credibility to the theory of the Wii-HD coming out possibly this year. I doubt HVS would create a multi-platform game by making separate SD assets for the Wii and HD assets for the 360/PS3. That's a lot of work. More likely they're just creating one HD set of assets, and porting amongst all four platforms. __________________ It's Dangerous to Go Alone! Nerdflood \| Facebook \| Twitter \| Tumblr \| Goodreads \| Raptr \| Steam Now Playing: Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Sky DS Check out Level 6-3: Five game transportation methods we need, and one we don't 2010-07-30

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