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Capcom sorry for Killer 7 Wii teasing photo

A very small portion of the internet recently bubbled at the thought of Capcom's demented and abstract piece of videogame surrealism, Killer 7, being remade for the Nintendo Wii. A Wii version of Suda 51's schizophrenic poster paint nightmare would have made for perhaps a more useful move than Capcom's decision to resurrect Resident Evil 4, but interested fans were left disappointed this afternoon when it all turned out to be in err.

The misunderstanding occurred when Capcom's official Web site showed a Wii symbol next to a listing for Killer 7 which, naturally, got people talking. This was, however, a mere mistake, the result of icon size testing, which Capcom has apologized for. They have confirmed that indeed no new release of the Grasshopper Manufacture collaboration will be visiting the Wii in the near future, although didn't completely shoot down the idea.

Speaking as one of Killer 7's biggest fans, I'm a little disappointed that the chances of a Wii version of the title remain slim to none. While for most people, and rightly so, news that the Wii won't see another last-gen port is a good thing, I make love to anything even vaguely related to the pop art insanity that is Killer 7. 

It's a shame nobody else did, which is why this was always going to be a stretch of an idea.

[Via Eurogamer]








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Aaron Mxy Yost's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/30/2007 17:24
Aaron Mxy Yost
Too bad, it seems to me the on-rails shooting aspect would work great with a wiimote.
Grapefruit Juice's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/30/2007 17:31
Grapefruit Juice
Dont worry Wii owners. Plenty of ports are still on the wayyyy!
Aex's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/30/2007 17:39
Aex
Well, The Wii is getting that "No More Heroes" game, and it is from the creator of Killer7 right? It also seems to have a similar style. I find this a good compromise, Brings the Killer7 style without the port.
Tubatic's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/30/2007 18:14
Tubatic
Mxy's right, as usual. From my time with Red Steel (still playing it for a few weeks now), if I didn't have to turn using the wiimote, I'd be having that much more fun.

But I'm really pumped about No More Heroes. If its as good as I imagine it, its either the killer app or the Eternal Darkness of the early Wii era.
Zanch's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/30/2007 18:32
Zanch
Good...the Wii has enough ports as it is. Leave Gamecube games on Gamecube, bring new games to Wii. Thanks.
Tron Knotts's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/30/2007 18:36
Tron Knotts
In the new Nintendo Power, there is an interview with Suda51.

He is asked to describe No More Heroes in one word. The word he chooses?

Parvenu.

This man is nuts.

I will pre-order No More Heroes as soon as they let me.

TheHunter234's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/30/2007 20:09
TheHunter234
I never played Killer 7 on the Gamecube, though I was always interested in it. I would have liked to have had a bigger excuse to pick up a copy on the Wii, but I guess it's for the best. The ports have to stop eventually.
Cyberxion's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/30/2007 20:36
Cyberxion
I absolutely loathed Killer 7. Maybe I just didn't get it, but the damned game gave me a headache, so poo on it. Like I did.
Cloudman's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/31/2007 01:05
Cloudman
Killer 7 was a work of art and had the best videogame soundtrack ever. I can't wait for No More Heroes, the trailer with the guy getting cut in half looks awesome.
Rockvillian's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/31/2007 07:10
Rockvillian
Welcome to the other side WiiSucks a.k.a. WiiNotSucks

Killer7 blew me away, but I have hope for No More Heroes to do the same. Besides, the guy's trying to make it more violent than Manhunt 2 as well... which is insane. Worse than sawing upwards through a dudes junk huh Suda? Good luck man, and may the wizards grant you the magic talisman that repels all Jack Thompson attacks.
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