Finding someone who doesn’t adore either of the Team ICO games is a hard-pressed endeavor, so any clues toward their next project are welcomed with open arms. One diligent forum poster by the name KS did what we all did when we saw the job ad in Famitsu, just better. In the post KS handles the concept drawings one section at a time, delivering insight as apparent as continuing platforming elements to specific as exponential rotation. KS is also careful to point out that this is simple speculation, as commentor dieubussy* brings up, and the advert may very well be simple scraps you’d find in the offices of any videogame development house used for aesthetic purposes. Either way, it’s still interesting to read someone’s honest effort into an area that’s going to be shrouded in mystery for far longer than anyone would like. Translation: “MOAR UEDA GAEMZ PWEEZ!”

*dieubussy happens to be the author of the excellent “Antagonism and Continuity”, a piece on videogame expression and a comparison of Fumito Ueda’s ICO and Shadow of the Colossus. Definitely a recommended read for anyone at all interested in Ueda’s creative mind.

More insight on the ad from the bookmark-worthy Team ICO Gamers blog here.