We've just received word, via an Electronic Arts conference call, that last year's critically acclaimed sci-fi horror game Dead Space is getting a Wii release. EA CEO John Riccitiello announced the game just moments ago.
According to the silver-haired Lothario, the game will have a similar feel to the original PS3 and 360 title. He also stated that EA will be "bringing a lot of core intellectual property to the Wii," so don't be surprised if other well-known PS3/360 titles like Mirror's Edge start appearing on Nintendo's little white waggle box as well.
In many ways, a Dead Space release on the Wii makes sense. While the graphics are going to be considerably stripped down, the game's similarities to Resident Evil 4 make it a natural candidate for motion control. Resident Evil 4 Wii Edition felt right at home with the Wii's interface, and Dead Space will likely follow the same path.
Until we have more details, we can't say much more. Expect to hear further news on this soon.
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5:14 PM on 02.03.2009
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I haven't touched Dead Space, but it the Wii controls are anything like RE4, then I may look into it (Regardless of how bad the graphics might be looking back).
"the game's similarities to Resident Evil 4 make it a natural candidate for motion control."
It's a 3rd person shooter. No different than Gears of War or any number of countless games. Why would the Wii offer better controls? It wouldn't. Just like most of the games on the Wii. The controls are forced and play like crap.
I still use a gamecube controller with any game that offers the choice.
Oh, damn, that's right. Graphics > gameplay. My bad.
Oh, well. Back to Saint's Row 2 on my PS3 ... before I get called Wii fanboy.
....except that it's going to look like shit.
Too late, fanboy! You've been caught with your hand in the cookie jar!
Now, I do wish that instead of just porting games to the Wii that EA would develop new IP's exclusively for the Wii...but whatever :(
I think most people comment on the graphics, because Dead Space is one of the most graphically intensive games on the PS3 and 360 and in this case, the graphics where quite important among other things.
I laugh, but I'm sure Wii owners will have fun and EA makes more money, so whatever. At least Wii owners will be buying an actual game as opposed to Wii Music or some such shit.
This is going to suck.
They still haven't confirmed Mirrors Edge for Wii, but nice point.
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This news doesn't surprise me at all. I just hope this decision doesn't interfere with the development of Dead Space 2.
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..besides, Mirror's edge with wii board might make me turn the system on..
Yes I'm serious.
"Crap graphics lesson the immersion of the game"
I get the point you're trying to make but I think it's BS. Yes, better graphics can help immersion but I don't think it's the be all and end all of gaming. If that were true, then immersion didn't really exist until this generation, right? I mean, how could you be immersed by games from the NES?
We'll see, but I'm not getting my hopes up. :/
RE4, Silent Hill, etc, etc. All had far better atmosphere than Deadspace and they were not in HD. It's really disheartening to see that as we move through this generation the graphical expectation of the Wii goes down, despite over all imrovement in how games look. This increasingly hyperbolic view of the Wii is pretty annoying. It isn't an N64, it isn't an NES. It CAN do THINGS.
the controller is a perfect match for this game. The first thing I thought when I played Deadspace was that it could be ideal for Wii. The antigravity portions could be far greater with the use of pointer aiming and obviously the horizontal/vertical dismemberment mechanic is a natural translation. I personally didn't think the game was that great, but I'm excited to see how they bring it to Wii. I'm hoping they don't skimp on the graphics, must looks like Metroid Prime 3 to reach my expectations. Come on EA, you've already proved me wrong this generation, prove me wronger...
Dead Space on Wii, is not a bad idea. A nice way game to sell to the adult casuals who missed it. Hey, if it works out for them and Capcom, with Dead Rising, fairplay to them.