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Earlier today, we revealed some screenshots and details on Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox for the Wii. Now we have the debut trailer showing off the gameplay and Wiimote actions.

Now that I'm seeing this in action, it's reminding me more of LittleBigPlanet with the way everything reacts to each other. Looks like it could be a fun casual game in the already flooded casual game market the Wii has.

I couldn't help but laugh like a maniac watching the sheep and cows get blown away. Is anyone more/less interested now that you've seen it in action?


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KamikazeTutor's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/06/2008 22:12
KamikazeTutor
This is where FOX got their idea!
Clockwork's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/06/2008 22:13
Clockwork
Look really good but this makes me think,

Why the fuck is Steven Spielberg doing a game like this? I figured he'd do an incredible story driven game like Indigo Prophecy or something.
Hamza CTZ Aziz's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/06/2008 22:15
Hamza CTZ Aziz
Clockwork: Don't forget he's working on another project for the PS3 and X360 that will be story driven and what not.
WastelandTraveler's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/06/2008 22:17
WastelandTraveler
Exploding Blocks, 3D Rotation, Custom Building? My god its legos and lincoln logs in epic form! THANK YOU STEVEN!
Peronthious's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/06/2008 22:17
Peronthious
Yet another reason for me to wish I had a Wii, though those are few and far between, relatively.
Dr Milkdad's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/06/2008 22:17
Dr Milkdad
Hahaha, this is the silliest thing I've ever seen, but in a good way. I want to blow goofy shit up as soon as I can.
Sadie G's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/06/2008 22:17
Sadie G
I think this is a great game and I'm interested in playing it more now. Spielberg wanted a game to play with his kids that adults will love too and I think he hit the nail on the coffin with this.
Lord_Satorious's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/06/2008 22:30
Lord_Satorious
This game makes me want to go park some bricks.
BFeld13's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/06/2008 22:33
BFeld13
bullet time? i'm so in
urbanyeti's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/06/2008 22:35
urbanyeti
I'll admit, I was so iffy on this game earlier today. But now I am sold 110%. I want to blow stuff up Jenga style!
The GHost's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/06/2008 22:35
The GHost
For some reason Little Big Planet sprang into my mind when watching this. Looking forward to this title for sure.
Shalashaska's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/06/2008 22:36
Shalashaska
This looks far better than those screenshots led me to believe. Not only do those little block dudes look like the robots from Reboot, the game actually looks pretty fun. Its like playing with lego's, only you get to blow them up when your done. Could be a great time.
Trevor McGee's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/06/2008 22:39
Trevor McGee
From the description of the game a little earlier I thought of Little Big Planet myself. I'd like to get my hands on Little Big Planet, but I don't have nor do I want a PS3, so I guess this will be a decent replacement.
DanielMachine's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/06/2008 22:39
DanielMachine
That was...pretty fucking cool. The screens looked lame, but the gameplay looks like a ton of simple fun.
A Humble Mr Perfect's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/06/2008 23:00
A Humble Mr Perfect
@danielmachine

I totally agree.

I kinda got a lemmings vibe, though.

Custom created Lemmings explodeathon ftw
Samit Sarkar's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/06/2008 23:07
Samit Sarkar
So...LittleBigPlanet + Jenga = Boom Blox? I’m intrigued, but I don’t have a Wii, so me playing this isn’t likely.
slapme7times's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/06/2008 23:09
slapme7times
why does it make me angry to admit that it looks like what appears to be... fun?
Guagloves's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/06/2008 23:15
Guagloves
This does kind of look fun, but im curious to see what Spielberg does with the 360/PS3 game he is working on.
pedrovay2003's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/06/2008 23:15
pedrovay2003
I'm excited for it. It doesn't have to be some huge, story-driven game. After all, Steven Speilberg did make Animaniacs, and that show rocked.
Cheeburga's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/06/2008 23:17
Cheeburga
Sigh..
cbebop007's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/06/2008 23:18
cbebop007
I'm really impressed actually, especially after the underwhelming announcement earlier today. I'm excited.
Cowzilla3's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/06/2008 23:19
Cowzilla3
Matrix time pause spins FTW. Why does that just make stuff awesomer.

You like blowing up cows? huh, Hamza? Yea, real nice. I'm going to go cry now.
s0lesurviv0r's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/06/2008 23:23
s0lesurviv0r
Neat.
l0cke's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/06/2008 23:24
l0cke
I lost interest once I saw the EA logo
Usedtabe's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/06/2008 23:26
Usedtabe
Something tells me that the only thing Spielberg has to do with this game is he put his name on it. Maybe he came up with the general idea, but I find it hard to believe that someone known for making movies would come up with a game that looks this fun. Unless he's been playing games for a while and I don't know about, becuase this looks like a "gamers game" , not a "my first attempt at gaming" type game. Hope that came out right
Paroxysm's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/06/2008 23:31
Paroxysm
Earlier today this game looked terrible. Obviously we just didn't understand it because that looked freaking awesome fun. So much variety of gameplay, so much potential and it's so delightful!
B-Radicate's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/06/2008 23:40
B-Radicate
I want to be interested, I really do, but the art style makes me cry inside a little. I look at it and see "derivative" not "original." I'll keep an eye on it, though. IF it plays much better than it looks, it may be worth it.
Necros's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/06/2008 23:50
Necros
Oh, good to hear he's doing a regular story-project. Beyond that, this game looks a lot better than I thought it was going to be. And it looks like it uses the Wiimote in a creative way too!
KaL YoshiKa's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/07/2008 00:30
KaL YoshiKa
Toblo...is that you?
Lukich's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/07/2008 00:32
Lukich
Pleasantly surprised. Not a must have for me, but I'll definitely keep an eye on it.
ArrestedDeveloper's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/07/2008 00:48
ArrestedDeveloper
huh, it's not as big as an abortion as I thought it was going to be. I probably won't buy it but it might actually be decent.
Sharpless's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/07/2008 00:51
Sharpless
This looks fun. Because it's fun to have fun, right guys?
Maxsunset's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/07/2008 00:58
Maxsunset
Alright Mr. Spielberg. You have my attention.
maxio098ui's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/07/2008 01:04
maxio098ui
this defintly surprised me. i like it even
Nefilim's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/07/2008 01:11
Nefilim
Looks a lot like a freeware indie game I played a long time ago. Don't remember what it was called.
Nubc4kes's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/07/2008 01:12
Nubc4kes
I was already interested to see what Spielberg would do with a game, but seeing in action has sealed the deal. I am throughly excited for this game.
grrza's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/07/2008 01:21
grrza
So this looks like it could be fun. I still think the art direction is crap and retarded looking.
konchu's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/07/2008 02:16
konchu
This has potential.
RJG's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/07/2008 02:20
RJG
That looks awesome. I love the simple art direction too. It seems like it would be awesome fun to play too.
the dez's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/07/2008 03:10
the dez
eleven years too late.
kevinski's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/07/2008 04:00
kevinski
It definitely looks fun, but I really hope that this doesn't end up being a $39.99-49.99 game. I'd pay maybe $29.99 for it, but - as is - it really doesn't seem to be terribly deep from a game play perspective.
PrinceofCannedPeaches's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/07/2008 06:20
PrinceofCannedPeaches
That... that looks fun. Really fun. Got almost a simmish vibe to it.
DonWii's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/07/2008 07:05
DonWii
In motion, I'm sold. Though, I'm not sure I'd pay full price for it.

Puzzle games should not be full price.
mandlebaum123's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/07/2008 07:31
mandlebaum123
About 50% of the games out shouldn't be full price. If endless ocean was 50 bucks, many more people would have bought it, and wouldn't be enjoying it right now.
Tubatic's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/07/2008 07:46
Tubatic
Well, this is WiiWare right? Meaning its only like $5.00.

I'm definitely sold now.

Also, creative people can be surprisingly creative in many areas. It is always suspect when someone tapes their name onto something. You never really know how much input they really had.
Projectexodus's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/07/2008 07:49
Projectexodus
Did it HAVE to be "Blox" with an X? Anyway, I think I'm getting very enthustiastic about this title.
I'm guessing its the video's fault, but the game could've been more colourful though.
JonDarkwood's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/07/2008 08:17
JonDarkwood
"Why the fuck is Steven Spielberg doing a game like this? I figured he'd do an incredible story driven game like Indigo Prophecy or something."

Maybe it's 'cause he's new to this and he's got the leverage to play around some.


Dear Steve-o,

Animaniacs / Pinky & The Brain / Freakazoid fighting game pls now kthx.

Signed,

The universe
Leathersoup's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/07/2008 08:29
Leathersoup
It looks like Jenga meets Burnout crashmode.
Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/07/2008 09:03
Holyetheline
Oh wow I want that
Evil Cheese's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/07/2008 09:38
Evil Cheese
Who said the Wii couldn't do physics? This reminds me of barrel stacking in Crysis, although simpler and with less explosions.
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