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Rumor about a rumor: Wii version of Brutal Legend canceled photo

This October, Double Fine's Brütal Legend will rock the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 so hard that the name of said month has been changed to "Rocktober." And while it's not been confirmed by the developer or its publisher Electronic Arts, rumors of a Wii version of the title have been kicking around for some time now.

Our sources have indicated that a Wii version was in development at Electronic Arts, just not with Double Fine at the helm. The keyword here is "was," as we've recently learned from our sources that the Wii version of the title has been canceled due to quality and technical concerns. Word has it that quality assurance testers who moved from Electronic Arts to Double Fine were recently let go, after the demise of the project left their services unnecessary. 

Back in March, 1UP spoke with Double Fine's Tim Schafer about the rumored Wii title, when he hesitated while shooting a glance at his PR handler before saying: "We are making an Xbox 360 and a PS3 version of Brütal Legend." This was a true statement, but definitely didn't answer the question.  

Electronic Arts didn't return our request for comment, which isn't surprising -- responding to a rumor about a rumor is probably not in its best interest. But for Wii owners waiting for their own version of Brütal Legend, picking up an Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 controller probably is.








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Holyetheline's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/30/2009 17:25
Holyetheline
Good thing I have a 360 and won't be worrying about my Wii. The Wii is basically for first party nintendo games in my house anyway.
DaedHead8's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/30/2009 17:29
DaedHead8
...and nothing of value was lost.
Justice's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/30/2009 17:33
Justice
It's probably for the best anyway.
Scientist tz's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/30/2009 17:53
Scientist tz
The Wii is not a next-gen console with regard to graphics and sound. It is with regard to control scheme but one out of three does not cut it when it comes to titles like this that were clearly designed with the capabilities of the 360 and ps3 in mind.
Paroxysm's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/30/2009 18:23
Paroxysm
I would have bought it again. I just like giving double fine money.
Monodi's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/30/2009 21:00
Monodi
Nothing surprsing here.

What I just don't fully understand is why isn't this game planned for PC too, Psychonauts made it on Steam and retails, so why not for PC Gamers? This is the first time Tim doesn't target for it.
JtheYellow's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/30/2009 23:14
JtheYellow
They don't want it pirated.

That's the only reason not to release a PC version.

It'll probably get done eventually. EA will contract it out so DF doesn't have to do it themselves. The Wii version just wouldn't fly without all new art. I mean, come on, look at the game videos. Wii can't do that.
GoldenGamerXero's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/01/2009 01:53
GoldenGamerXero
Wii owners are't allowed to complain anyways because it's the norm that we get shafted. If this didn't come over to the Xbox/PS3 on the other hand well that's just ~HORRIBLE~ -_-
Axl16's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/02/2009 23:02
Axl16
Ha, these stupids angry xbox360/ps3 morrons, every time complainig for multiplatform titles that coming to Wii. THIS IS INEVITABLE!!
They're angry becose some of these games are better on Wii than their consoles: Virtua Tennis 2009, Tiger Woods 09, Shaun White, Ghostbusters, Harry Potter and more coming to Wii, SORRY MORRONS!!
Now, they say that the Wii's horsepower can't handle these games, WRONG!!
The new graphics technology allows the Wii to reach the graphics of the HD consoles, take a look to RESIDENT EVIL DARSIDE CHRONICLES and SPYBORGS for example. These games practically looks like a xbox360 game.
I know how to differentiate the graphics, becose I have a high-end PC runing CRISIS and also a Wii with 10 of the best looking games.
Also check Dead Space Extraction, Silent Hill Shattered Memories and Cursed Mountain.
ENJOY!!
pedrovay2003's Avatar - Comment posted on 10/15/2009 05:49
pedrovay2003
...You spelled "moron" wrong.
johnpeter's Avatar - Comment posted on 02/16/2011 23:28
johnpeter
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