Wii Version Of Brutal Legend Cancelled After Looking Like S**t

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The rumoured Wii version of Brutal Legend has supposedly been canceled after technical/quality concerns at EA.

Our sources have indicated that a Wii version was in development at Electronic Arts, just not with Double Fine at the helm. The keyword here is "was," as we've recently learned from our sources that the Wii version of the title has been canceled due to quality and technical concerns.

- Destructoid via NeoGaf Dyack haterz

See how I'm still capable of posting when inebriated :)

Thoughts?

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Post by Venatio (601 posts) See mini bio

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Not suprised actually, were you planning on getting it? Because Ive always planned on getting BL for either my 360 or PS3

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Quality concerns exist at EA?

I know, they've improved their act over the past few years.

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But is anyone surprised?

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Post by Al3xand3r (6,828 posts) See mini bio

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So why are the other versions not cancelled? They also look like shit. O well, never cared for the game...

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The game looks great on 360 and PS3... too bad it's not coming to any platform you own huh, Al3x?

Anyways, being an open world game, it's far more taxing for the graphics quality than a linear title, so RAM and processing problems crop up more on a Wii than if it was a different kind of game.

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Post by Al3xand3r (6,828 posts) See mini bio

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Not really Diamond, plenty of games I actually want are coming to platforms I own (in older topics before the cancellation I had expressed my dislike, it's not the sudden change of heart you imply). Nice (read: shitty) guess work. Do you really have to reply in a topic just to talk to me? Pm.

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Greatest thread title of all time (or at least this week), well played, sir.

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I didn't even know they were working on a Wii version until now.

Posted 4 months, 1 week ago

Post by Willy105 (1,463 posts) See mini bio

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@End_Boss said:

" But is anyone surprised? "

Having an entirely different developer make a game that is supposed to be a clone of another? Not at all.

Posted 4 months, 1 week ago

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Can't say I'm surprised really. The Wii isn't a platform I'd imagine most people interested in the game would consider buying it on. If we're being fair here the Wii does great with simpler games with less demanding visual performance and back end stuff like Wii Music, Wii Fitness, Wii Sports and games like The Conduit, Super Mario Galaxy and such like. Games that while fun in their own right just are a lot more simple in the visual department.

That and can you really imagine playing a game like Brutal Legend with motion controls? Not to mention that any DLC the game gets won't really be released on the Wii anyway making it a pointless purchase if you want such DLC, again assuming it is something that will come eventually.

Sad but to be expected.

Posted 4 months, 1 week ago

Post by Linkyshinks (6,425 posts) See mini bio

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@Al3xand3r said:

" So why are the other versions not cancelled? They also look like shit. O well, never cared for the game... "

Are you being serious? it's hard to tell. Do you really think the current gen versions look like shit after the E3 footage we all saw?. I thought it was one of the best games at this years E3. Forget about Ratchet, this game above all comes closest to the quality of a Pixar movie, and the soundtrack is awesome, it's classic and fittingly cool in the selection of tracks.

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@Linkyshinks said:

Are you being serious? it's hard to tell. Do you really think the current gen versions look like shit after the E3 footage we all saw?. I thought it was one of the best games at this years E3. Forget about Ratchet, this game above all comes closest to the quality of a Pixar movie, and the soundttrack is awesome, it's classic and fittingly cool in the selction of tracks. "

Don't mind him, he's just a case of sour grapes.

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@Jimbo said:

" Greatest thread title of all time (or at least this week), well played, sir. "

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Post by Shini4444 (1,582 posts) See mini bio

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Yeah, not surprised since Double Fine weren't the ones making it. I wonder who was though...

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Post by Al3xand3r (6,828 posts) See mini bio

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@Linkyshinks said:

"Are you being serious? it's hard to tell. Do you really think the current gen versions look like shit after the E3 footage we all saw?. I thought it was one of the best games at this years E3. Forget about Ratchet, this game above all comes closest to the quality of a Pixar movie, and the soundtrack is awesome, it's classic and fittingly cool in the selection of tracks. "

The current gen versions? Why, yes, that's what I think about the current gen versions Linky, since those are all I've seen, and only two of them as I don't think the Wii one (also a current gen version) was ever shown. Or I missed it because as I said I don't care for the game. It's just meh. Maybe there's a good game underneath but until glowing reviews show up, it does nothing for me.

@Diamond: Read my last comment, mister ignorance-is-bliss.

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@Al3xand3r said:

" @Linkyshinks said:
"Are you being serious? it's hard to tell. Do you really think the current gen versions look like shit after the E3 footage we all saw?. I thought it was one of the best games at this years E3. Forget about Ratchet, this game above all comes closest to the quality of a Pixar movie, and the soundtrack is awesome, it's classic and fittingly cool in the selection of tracks. "
The current gen versions? Why, yes, that's what I think about the current gen versions Linky, since those are all I've seen, and only two of them as I don't think the Wii one (also a current gen version) was ever shown. Or I missed it because as I said I don't care for the game. It's just meh. Maybe there's a good game underneath but until glowing reviews show up, it does nothing for me.@Diamond: Read my last comment, mister ignorance-is-bliss. "

I cannot believe what your saying to be true, it begs belief how can you fail to get excited about the game given it's original premise.

All the critics at E3 voted the game as their joint favourite alongside Uncharted 2

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Post by CL60 (5,513 posts) See mini bio

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@Al3xand3r said:

" So why are the other versions not cancelled? They also look like shit. O well, never cared for the game... "

Wow, you fail.

Posted 4 months, 1 week ago

Post by Al3xand3r (6,828 posts) See mini bio

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I guess if I'm gonna go with a God-of-War-like game I'll try Darksiders instead (wow, hey, look MB and other mods, it's also a PS360 game!)?

Video Games | Darksiders | E3 09: Vengeance Trailer

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Edit: Well, just watch the 2nd video, the first seems older and looks half as good. There's also a lengthy developer walkthough to find, um, somewhere, showing the controls, some abilities, etc, similar to that video you posted Linky. Lovely visuals and it's said to have more substance with Zelda-like dungeons too. Or something like that. And of course you get new abilities/weapons as you progress. Looks good, no?

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@Al3xand3r said:

I guess if I'm gonna go with a God-of-War-like game I'll try Darksiders instead (wow, hey, look MB and other mods, it's also a PS360 game!)?

Brutal Legend isn't a GoW clone...

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Post by Al3xand3r (6,828 posts) See mini bio

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Looks like a beat em up in that video Linky posted? The trailers I've seen don't show gameplay so. What else does it have? Darksiders isn't strictly GoW style either, it has an open world, new abilities to unlock new areas, etc, but primarily both seem to be about killing shit in melees.

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@Al3xand3r said:

" Looks like a beat em up in that video Linky posted? The trailers I've seen don't show gameplay so. What else does it have? Darksiders isn't strictly GoW style either, it has an open world, new abilities to unlock new areas, etc, but primarily both seem to be about killing shit in melees. "

Well supposedly Brutal Legend will have those open world GTA-like elements, Zelda-like dungeon stuff, strategy elements where you control a lot of minions (clever stuff like groupies and head banger class units). Not sure what all it'll go into, but even the Giant Bomb staff have said they expected a GoW-clone but it's a lot more than that.

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Post by Al3xand3r (6,828 posts) See mini bio

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Well like I said, glowing reviews would of course change my mind.

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Post by Emandudeguyperson (1,423 posts) See mini bio

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God, whenever I hear the company name EA I think about fucking NBA Live 2002 and all those horrible sims they made in past years. I do not have very good memories of any of my EA games, (okay, maybe a few years ago I really enjoyed NBA Street V3, and I enjoy the Burnout series, but that's all!). But then again, I have yet to buy Dead Space.

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@End_Boss said:

" But is anyone surprised? "

Considering this is the first time I hear about the game, yes. I don't think anyone knew this was even coming to the Wii.

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Post by ArbitraryWater (1,571 posts) See mini bio

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@Linkyshinks said:

I cannot believe what your saying to be true, it begs belief how can you fail to get excited about the game given it's original premise.

He is not excited because it is not for the Wii or the DS. Simple logic.

@End_Boss said:

" But is anyone surprised? "

No. There are enough shitty ports for the Wii, and thankfully EA had the sense to pull the plug (although that may have more to do with the Wii's demographic than anything else)

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Post by Al3xand3r (6,828 posts) See mini bio

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@ArbitraryWater said:

"He is not excited because it is not for the Wii or the DS. Simple logic. "

Look at past threads mister, I've been "not excited" even about its confirmation for the Wii. Not that you haven't read this already but perhaps you feel that if a lie is told one too many times, it will stick. Whatever. Perhaps you should take a look at other threads to see me having fun with other "not for the Wii or the DS" games, or even this particular thread to see me look forward to a PS360 game, just not this one... I don't even have a DS, I have a PSP and the last portable game I commented on was how good Monster Hunter United's demo was... Got it, yet?

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ITT: Al3xand3r defends his unnecessarily inflammatory comments about a much beloved game and developer. Also, the Wii.

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Post by Linkyshinks (6,425 posts) See mini bio

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@Al3xand3r said:

" I guess if I'm gonna go with a God-of-War-like game I'll try Darksiders instead (wow, hey, look MB and other mods, it's also a PS360 game!)?

Video Games | Darksiders | E3 09: Vengeance Trailer
XBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii

Video Games | Darksiders | Exclusive Turmoil Trailer
XBox 360 | Playstation 3 | Nintendo Wii

Edit: Well, just watch the 2nd video, the first seems older and looks half as good. There's also a lengthy developer walkthough to find, um, somewhere, showing the controls, some abilities, etc, similar to that video you posted Linky. Lovely visuals and it's said to have more substance with Zelda-like dungeons too. Or something like that. And of course you get new abilities/weapons as you progress. Looks good, no? "

There's no way in hell, (-see what I did there), that Brutal Legend is a GoW clone!. Do you really honestly think they would invest so heavily in a game of that type, now :?. Especially given Dante's Inferno!, lol.

This game by the sound of things, is very bold in how it brings in various gameplay mechanics, already seen other genres, but it's also doing it's own thing too.. It has no fear about doing that, the sole emphasis is on creating fun, and creating an engaging story. It certainly does the later on the evidence of the few cut scenes we have seen already seen.

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@End_Boss said:

" But is anyone surprised? "

After Civilization Revolution getting cancelled for the Wii...no, I'm not surprised. = (

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