Activision Blizzard: Gamers will be amazed by new title

"Activision Blizzard: Gamers will be amazed by new title

March 2nd, 2010 Posted in DS, News, Wii, Written by Valay

Martijn Kroon Stuiver, PR Manager of Activision Blizzard Benelux, recently sat down with Netherlands website Wii-DS. Stuvier was pushed by the interviewer from Wii-DS, who noted that the company does not have many titles coming to the Wii and DS. In response, he said:

“There’s a lot coming up, but it isn’t announced yet. I’m pretty sure you’ll be amazed by at least one specific title.”

Stuvier was then asked if an old franchise will be returning, but said nothing more than “no comment.” Obviously, that’s not much to go on, but it looks like Activision has something special in development for either the Wii or DS (or perhaps both systems).

Thanks to Dragoon for the news tip, as well as the translation!"

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http://www.nintendoeverything.com/34307/

I'm sorry Neal but this may not be anything related to Spyro, as Rurik said. I think you should have posted this in any of the existing topics because it would have made alot more sense. Sorry bud.

Well, they did say that there's a lot coming up, but isn't announced yet.

You really live in the past too much if you think anything can stand up against Mario. Sorry but your expectations are just way too high. And when you have high (and I do stress the term high) expectations, it usually leads to disappointment.

Wow, if activision goes to the Wii and DS, then I got nothing to expect for spyro. I rather play anything spyro related on the PS3 than find spyro as an Wii exclusive. I hope Spyro doesnt go to a Wii exclusive, cause then that means the PS3 and Xbox is pretty much left with no platformers that i'm aware of really.

Gwenio wrote:If it is a Wii or DS exclusive, then as far as I am concerned it might as well have never been released. PC or PS3 are the only platforms I am willing to by games for.

Why? By refusing to play certain systems you're missing out on a lot of great games.

But it ain't my business what games you buy, so whatever...

WumpaGuy wrote:

Gwenio wrote:If it is a Wii or DS exclusive, then as far as I am concerned it might as well have never been released. PC or PS3 are the only platforms I am willing to by games for.

Why? By refusing to play certain systems you're missing out on a lot of great games.

But it ain't my business what games you buy, so whatever...

The Wiimote kills the fun of games, and I do not feel like getting another system (DS) at this time.

WumpaGuy wrote:

The Wiimote kills the fun of games

Explain.

Why?

1. It goes against the idea behind playing a video game in the first place, which is to do things that you cannot.
2. How well you do should not depend on your (physical) abilities, but rather how well you play.
3. It is a peice of crud.

Hey come guys, quit bashing the Wii. I happen to be a Wii owner, you know. If you don't like the Wii, fine but please don't go saying stuff like "PS3's awesome, Wii sucks a**", because we don't like dealing with crud like that. You may unintentionally go off-topic and start a flame war.

Whatever does happen to Spyro, hopefully the Devs at Blizzard might be involved in some way (Please, atleast music if they arn't going to use Sierra's Composers). Anyone whos played Blizzard's games, im pretty sure that you would agree that they produce Epic Storylines and some of the best Fantasy style Gaming music in the world. Granted chances are one of the first things that would happen is Spyro would probably recieve its first T+ Rated Game (Is any of Blizzards Titles not M Rated? XD), but the benifits would be amazing. I personally believe that Blizzard is the only company that could bring TLOS to the absolute epic scale it was supposed to reach.

Also, considering they would be able to pull out pretty much all constraints on graphics considering consoles are built essentially the same, id say we would see some Hawt and much more epic looking Dragons. Alas yes im saying that the Cynder Fanatics would still get they're eye candy, but atleast she'd look Sexy while actually looking more like an actual dragon in terms of structure, She honestly does need a little more muscle and weight.

However, i highly doubt that the title Activision is planning is Spyro, ive heard alot of dislike of Spyro on the Wii (Annoying Controls), and DS Spyro just cant get the same epic feel to it, Eye Candy can account alot for that lol

In Conclusion, if they do utilise Blizzard's Devs Heavily in TLOS, and then turn around and make it a Wii/DS Exclusive, i'm fairly confidant that this would be something similar to committing suicide for Spyro, infact, if Blizzard does get involved at all with the Spyro Franchise, it'll probably be forced into a Xbox360/PS3 Exclusive due to well, Blizzards Graphical Prefrences (All their games are T or M Because of animated blood and violence afterall XD)

It wouldn't get a T rating, at all. That's not what they're aiming for. Chris and Mike always wanted to make Spyro a game for everyone, to be enjoyed by everyone, from kids to teens to adults, hardcore gamers as well as young casual gamers. The only reason it's E10+ because of the combat, which is the exact same case for games such as Sonic Unleashed. Action and beat em up or any type of fighting whatsoever usually ends up with an E10+ or higher. Not to mention the fact that he's a purple dragon and animal-based games usually don't go higher than an E10+, with the exception of games released before the rating was ever created. People who want Spyro to get such a rating higher than that really need to take a breathe of fresh air and realize that ratings aren't important.

Well all I'll say is that, yes I agree spyro ought to mature in a way. Dotd, was a example of what spyro ought to be in the future, and what i mean by that is his world and surroundings, the gameplay aspect of it. Storyline can be improved, so theres room for improvement. Tlos leaves a new world that has yet to be explored, and can be good if donw right. Remember if blizzard does this, spyro's world could be somewhat similar to creatures like WOW, Epic like i mean and blizzard are good people to do this type of gameplay, if it was old spyro well, not sure how's they would do it but i guess it would be soemthing really different for them, but if they continue to tlos world then it will be right along their field.

I completely agree. However just to comment on the original post,lets not get ahead of ourselves. However, as I know all to well, speculation is a fanboys world.
If we continue to credit blizzard developing the next Spyro game, that means we are also crediting the idea of a Wii exclusive. I own a wii, and can honestly say that I play it maybe, MAYBE once every 6 months, with a friend. I just can't see how the Wii contrer could play a spyro game. I know we are a little past this subject, but I will bring it up again just to stress the Wii exclusive and how bad of an idea it is. Look, I'm ok with Wii owners getting to play the game, really I am. But please, please don't shoot yourselves in the foot and make it an exclusive for ANY system.

That is also true but it ultimately depends on the franchise's overall preformance on each existing console. For example, if Spyro were to fail too many times at recieving decent sales on one platform, there would be no point in releasing games for that same platform again as there just isn't enough appeal for owners of the platform. Most of Spyro's hardcore fanbase usually buys his games on Playstation platforms since it was his original home. Nintendo systems would also work, given the fact that the more youth-friendly franchises sell alot more on their platforms. The Xbox systems may be the most difficult. Most of the fanbase for these platforms tend to overlook mascot-based platformers as none of those characters have yet to make a big impact on helping to promote the platform. Not to mention the fact that they tend to focus more on shooter and sports games rather than games that appeal to the young. While there are some platformers on the systems, usually they'd have to be altered in order to appeal to this generation (the vehicles in Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts, the guns and vehicles in Jak 2 and sequels on the PS2).

BJCrash wrote:That is also true but it ultimately depends on the franchise's overall preformance on each existing console. For example, if Spyro were to fail too many times at recieving decent sales on one platform, there would be no point in releasing games for that same platform again as there just isn't enough appeal for owners of the platform. Most of Spyro's hardcore fanbase usually buys his games on Playstation platforms since it was his original home. Nintendo systems would also work, given the fact that the more youth-friendly franchises sell alot more on their platforms. The Xbox systems may be the most difficult. Most of the fanbase for these platforms tend to overlook mascot-based platformers as none of those characters have yet to make a big impact on helping to promote the platform. Not to mention the fact that they tend to focus more on shooter and sports games rather than games that appeal to the young. While there are some platformers on the systems, usually they'd have to be altered in order to appeal to this generation (the vehicles in Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts and Bolts, the guns and vehicles in Jak 2 and sequels on the PS2).

What Talk you for a *!?
Dawn of the dragon has on the Wi iand the DS the best sales!!!!!
Ds about 410.000
Wii 430.000

PS3 and Xbox360: 270.000

Nintendo would save Spyro. Bäääh sony Fanboys oô

Jump&run and other Games have o nDS and Wii the BEST SALES!
On your loved PS3 are this game a totally flop.
A very good Spyro Game on DS and Wii with rgeat marketing would be about 1 mio sales on both nintendo consoles.
It was also with the DS and Wii version Coinage made because the developmental costs are lower. Looks Sonic he has the best sales on Wii and DS!

Wii and DS are Spyros rescue! People like you do not know if the decisions about the market should hold the flap. On the Wii and DS, there are many younger players.
Spyro and target groups are these young player and children -.-
Play you egoshotter and Blood games you idiot!

Still reading S240xx24's comment, but I just absolutely HAD to comment on the kid who posted before him.

To you I say this.




WOW......

simply....... wow.

Layle wrote:What Talk you for a *!?
Dawn of the dragon has on the Wi iand the DS the best sales!!!!!
Ds about 410.000
Wii 430.000

PS3 and Xbox360: 270.000

Nintendo would save Spyro. Bäääh sony Fanboys oô

Jump&run and other Games have o nDS and Wii the BEST SALES!
On your loved PS3 are this game a totally flop.
A very good Spyro Game on DS and Wii with rgeat marketing would be about 1 mio sales on both nintendo consoles.
It was also with the DS and Wii version Coinage made because the developmental costs are lower. Looks Sonic he has the best sales on Wii and DS!

Wii and DS are Spyros rescue! People like you do not know if the decisions about the market should hold the flap. On the Wii and DS, there are many younger players.
Spyro and target groups are these young player and children -.-
Play you egoshotter and Blood games you idiot!

Sales numbers don't completely mean satisfaction, ive only heard negative comments about Spyro on the Wii regarding the controls. Also, DS games are generally cheaper than most Console Games (Cheaper Construction), and as such, Higher numbers would be sold for budget. Around the Release Date, DS games may be 2-3 times cheaper than Console.

Also, were talking Activision Blizzard Here, or essentially almost Gore Central, and a well known company for high quality games. A Company's Image is rather significant when it comes to marketing. Sierra had only a few popular games to its name, and was nowhere near as well known. If i was to buy a game based purely on the reputation of a company, id take a game from the more popular company if on a limited budget.

Activision would be foolish to restrict Spyro to the Wii and DS. Granted this may not be the case if it were following the Old Spyro Series, being essentially a comical game moreover. But TLOS is a much more Darker Series, with a storyline that is supposed to be deep and more mature then the old Spyro. Limiting to the Wii will lock in constraints i mentioned in my previous post (due to that console supposed to being a family type console), as the game wouldnt not be able to mature in storyline as much, and will likely prevent the game becomming more popular. In Adition, considering the current recession, alot of people probably wont have the money to go out and buy another console if they dont have it, so limiting to a single console will lead to rather massive profit reduction when you factor in the number of people who may not have the console in question

Factors Against Wii Exclusive:
Maturing Storyline
Reduced Profit Margins due to limiting acess
Bulk of Activision's Marketing Base are PC / Xbox 360 / PS 3 Players, Not Wii Players (Look at the games they've produced, only a tiny handful are designed for younger audiences)

Factors For:
Sold the Most.


Returning to the OP: Hmmmm, it doesnt even mention that Activision Blizzard even said that the title was going to be a Wii and DS Exclusive, just because they talked to a Wii-Ds Spokesman, doesnt mean its going to be exclusive as the spokesman makes it sound.

<sighs deeply again>
it is just sad that some people just lash out for no reason. Anyway, I agree BJ, we could circle the bowl and freak out about something that could, for all we know, could be a World of Warcraft knockoff for the Wii! (I don't know ANYTHING about that game just saying)

So let's all go back to the plans for spyro and story line topics!
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Aponder wrote:Sierra had only a few popular games to its name, and was nowhere near as well known. If i was to buy a game based purely on the reputation of a company, id take a game from the more popular company if on a limited budget.

Few that you know of, there was a time when Sierra was one of the greatest game producers becuase they brought revolusionary ideas to gaming... such as graphics in adverture games, syncing voices to lip movement, and using a mouse to play games. In more recent times they were severly under funded, but were still creating games capable of winning game of the year awards.