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Surfer Girl strikes again with Wii rumors

6:35 PM on 11.12.2007, Dale North 82 comments

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The mysterious one-woman news bomber Surfer Girl hits us with a megaton of new "insider" tips/rumors, with many being Nintendo flavored this time around. We still don't know who Surfer Girl is, or where she gets her information, but we like running it because the things she includes in her hot tips makes us happy, true or not.

Here's some highlights from her November 10th posting:

  • A new Skies of Arcadia for the Wii seems to be a yes.
  • Sega does not want to bring back Shenmue.
  • Capcom character could happen in SSBB
  • Ghostbusters game is coming 2009
  • Street Fighter IV is 2d/3d/cell-shaded on the PS360

There's too many here to discuss at length, so I'll let you do the work in the comments section. This is all great if its true, but to tell you the truth, I'm still hung up on her October 29th posting that states that Sega's Chu Chu Rocket is making a comeback on the DS or Wii. Don't toy with me, Surfer Girl!

Read the full list after the jump. 

1) The Jet Moto series is alive in the same way a rock is. Twisted Metal has a future on that new console that ends with a 3.
2) An Animal Crossing MMO would not see release outside of Japan, NoA and NoE are obstinate in only wanting limited online functionality in the title.
3) F-Zero is coming to Wii and possibly, but probably not, being developed by Monster Games (according to someone with a rather legimate email address).
4) A new Skies of Arcadia for the Wii seems to be a yes.
5) No Wave Race, Luigi's Mansion's 2, Excitebike (it's called Nitrobike) or 1080 for Wii. Punch-Out for Wii, if it has gone beyond the prototype that was made last year, is a remake of the original NES title.
6) KHIII, if it is coming out. is definitely coming to the Wii, they need the game's demographics (which lean a bit younger than your average SquareEnix fanboy) to purchase the title. They are Disney, who is co-publishing the title outside of Japan.
7) Sega does not want to bring back Shenmue. If I wanted to see the story conclude, I wouldn't be pushing for a game that probably is not going to happen, I'd be pushing for a graphic novel version (which is far more feasible than another extremely expensive game that would probably not break even).
8) Microsoft is not dropping Rare.
9) Heavy Rain an "adventure game" that features a number of things I've never seen before in a game and it has been in production for at least two years by now..
10) No Wario World sequel.
11) The next KOTOR is being worked on at BioWare, pre-production and some early production has been done internally at LucasArts, though.
12) Nintendo is most likely co-publishing Itadaki Street DS here stateside and the game is almost certainly to get a new name (and I have been told it was Nintendo's idea to release the game outside of Japan). If the game does well, Itadaki Street PSP may be released stateside. It's a Wonderful World is coming stateside next year as well.
13) Next year, I'm looking forward to Brutal Legend, Blocks, LMNO, Alive, Hail to the Chimp, Alan Wake, Prince of Persia, Heavy Rain, fl0wer, Getaway, Duke Nukem Forever (not that I cared for the previous games, but you have to wonder what was done with ten years of development), Max Payne 3, thatgamecompany's third PS3 game, The Outsider, Lego Batman, No More Heroes, Mushroom Men, Spore, as well as I few others I have forgotten.
14) Capcom character could happen in SSBB (I'd say Mega Man, who has his own Wii-exclusive coming next year), but a Square character seems highly unlikely.
15) Ghostbusters game is coming 2009, likely not being developed by ZootFly, and is coming to PS360 and possibly Wii.
16) Street Fighter IV is 2d/3d/cell-shaded on the PS360.
17) A new PSP is three or four years away
18) BG&E2 is coming is PS360Wii.
19) Activision has a title that supports the Wii Zapper coming in the near future.
20) Factor 5 would like to develop for Wii, but there are not any concrete plans for a title.

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KevlarGibs's Avatar
KevlarGibs at 11/12/2007 18:45
so, do I suck for never having heard of a third of the games listed in #13? or are they PS3 games, and I just haven't been paying attention.

#7 and #10 make me a bit sad.

and #18 is news that's almost too good to be true. the second most under-rated game of the last console generation is actually going to get a sequel... i'll believe (read: buy) it when I see it.
Video Cognito's Avatar
Video Cognito at 11/12/2007 18:47
I'm calling shenanigans on any core KH game on the Wii.
Rbj's Avatar
Rbj at 11/12/2007 18:48
Noooooo, I want Shenmue back :(
braulio09's Avatar
braulio09 at 11/12/2007 18:48
the asian surfer girl wins

also, KHIII on Wii = seckz
Styles B LKV's Avatar
Styles B LKV at 11/12/2007 18:48
No Shenmue makes me sad. If Sega dosen't give me Shenmue III I'll waterboard Sonic.

But it's nice to see some news on Heavy Rain. I bought a P$3 just for the game.
Danmartigan's Avatar
Danmartigan at 11/12/2007 18:49
boobs always win
Capn Birdseye's Avatar
Capn Birdseye at 11/12/2007 18:51
Until something surfer girl says comes good (and not completely obvious, of course!), I will take what the blog says with a grain of salt.

Although, if Skies 2 comes to Wii and they get rid of random encounters, I will buy a Wii. Easy sale right there.
Necros's Avatar
Necros at 11/12/2007 18:53
I'm still hesitant to believe any of this, since all of her rumors have been long-term so far and unconfirmable.
zardoz's Avatar
zardoz at 11/12/2007 19:00
But this is all speculation which has been around for ages, especially the Shenmue one, that info was very openly stated by Sega themselves right after the release of Shenmue 2.

What I don't get, is that someone compiles all these old, much known, speculated rumours and then claims they have some credible inside info, and next thing you know, sites like Destructoid are giving this person their much wanted 15 mins of fame.

When just one so called insider releases info about something that cannot possibly be second guessed, which is highly accurate and very specific...let's just say a new IP for the Wii which features two completely new co-op characters, which takes place in various industrial/building sites. Then that turns out to be true, then I will give that person some credit. But these rumours, it's like saying MGS will be delayed and Mario will feature in a new Nintendo game.
nademagnet's Avatar
nademagnet at 11/12/2007 19:03
where can i get a PS360Wii? is that like the new gamestation64?
RskimB's Avatar
RskimB at 11/12/2007 19:03
Always glad to hear about more Twisted Metal
Arugala9's Avatar
Arugala9 at 11/12/2007 19:09
Damn those are quite some rumors alright. I hope the Kotor and Skies ones are true.
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xagarath at 11/12/2007 19:12
Number 18 is tempting, buit almost certainly false.
That ebing so it throws doubt on the rest of them, except for the ones that are fairly safe bets.
TheBrain's Avatar
TheBrain at 11/12/2007 19:15
So is it Strider, Mega Man, Leon, or Dante?
Elrando's Avatar
Elrando at 11/12/2007 19:18
"15) Ghostbusters game is coming 2009, likely not being developed by ZootFly, and is coming to PS360 and possibly Wii."

Tell him about the twinky.
Zarathustra's Avatar
Zarathustra at 11/12/2007 19:19
Mmmm, delicious scuttlebutt.

#18 makes me tight in the pantaloons.
Sharpless's Avatar
Sharpless at 11/12/2007 19:30
Dammit, Dale, you're harshing my buzz. I was just planning on doing a series of Surfer Girl posts exactly like this one. *cries* She's mine!
The Incredible Edible Egg's Avatar
The Incredible Edible Egg at 11/12/2007 19:30
Yeah, I read EGMs rumors section too
BS3 Owner's Avatar
BS3 Owner at 11/12/2007 19:41
Flower

Street Fight IV

Twisted Metal

Max Payne 3

Duke Nukem Forever

Thatgamecompany's Third PS3 Game

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Everyone wants a Surfer Girl NOW! WoooooT!
lowercaseluke's Avatar
lowercaseluke at 11/12/2007 19:42
I would shit myself for a new Skies of Arcadia.

Right now.
urbanyeti's Avatar
urbanyeti at 11/12/2007 19:48
A Square character being "highly unlikely" in Smash Bros. is still better then "not happening."

(only because I am holding out for Chrono. I am THAT hopeful)
necrozen's Avatar
necrozen at 11/12/2007 19:51
Lots of good Wii news, which always makes me happy. Sorry to hear the Animal Crossing MMO won't go outside of japan, but I'll keep my fingers crossed that she's wrong on that one. Punch Out would rock so hard it isn't even funny!
Fading Star's Avatar
Fading Star at 11/12/2007 19:53
Dear Capcom,

Please bring Megaman to SSBB.

Sincerely Yours,
The Internet.
Slyvexx's Avatar
Slyvexx at 11/12/2007 19:55


lol

is there any way i could make this my avatar? i tried but it wont let me.
ZekeThePlumber's Avatar
ZekeThePlumber at 11/12/2007 19:56
I dunno, I feel like she might be jerking us around a bit with some of these (and not jerking in the good way either). I'd like to see what her reliability track record is before I jump on the bandwagon. Telling people what they want to hear, or whats likely to happen, is a good way to get an unquestioning followers.
covah's Avatar
covah at 11/12/2007 19:59
Skis of Arcadia Wii? Hell yes.
Capcom character in Super Smash Bros? Megaman
SFIV on PS360, durh
MasterMS's Avatar
MasterMS at 11/12/2007 20:06
I could have predicted most of that stuff. Like zardoz said its all speculation
DangerousD's Avatar
DangerousD at 11/12/2007 20:08
yes es more amor mi amor es veo juego.
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Im OK at 11/12/2007 20:08
Note that the modifier "...if true" should be applied to all of these:

4) Sweet.

6) Again, sweet.

7) Damn you to hell, Sega. Damn you to hell.

9) I'll be keeping an eye on this one.

11) Is this something separate from the supposed MMO? If so, then awesome. If not, then meh.

14) If it's a Capcom character, it's probably Megaman. Wasn't really expecting a Square character. I'm still pulling for Simon Belmont myself, though, again given the already establish Konami connection with Snake.

15) A new Ghostbusters game would be sweet, as long as it doesn't suck like those in the past.

16) Very informative, that. >_>

18) Sweet, but forgive me if I'm the teensiest bit skeptical at this point.
Cheeburga's Avatar
Cheeburga at 11/12/2007 20:18
I don't habeeb it.
bipolar beers's Avatar
bipolar beers at 11/12/2007 20:25
how about a new destruction derby or a new bushido blade?!?!?!??!!?!?
AngelicLiver's Avatar
AngelicLiver at 11/12/2007 20:28
As much as I'd like to believe some of those are true it just sounds like a load of speculative bullcrap. Who is this SurferGirl supposed to be anyway? These "hot tips" don't sound like they're from an insider and come across as utterly fabricated.

Either way, Sega, Skies of Arcadia 2 & Shenmue 3 please. Capcom get started on a proper Power Stone title... on Wii... 4 player+ online... (You heard it here first)
NukaCola's Avatar
NukaCola at 11/12/2007 20:34
MEGA MAN IN SMASH BROS. BRAWL WOULD MAKE ME RATHER HAPPY!

I wish Capcom would make a Breath of Fire 6.. :(
NihonTiger90's Avatar
NihonTiger90 at 11/12/2007 20:41
"3) F-Zero is coming to Wii and possibly, but probably not, being developed by Monster Games (according to someone with a rather legimate email address)."


YES PLEASE. GET ME THIS NOW.
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corneliuscack at 11/12/2007 20:48
out of that entire list of rumors, i want that girl in the pictaur pls.
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RevivedDemon at 11/12/2007 20:56
Comeon, as much of a huge Megaman fan I am, Megaman might be a bit boring, unless maybe it's megaman zx or a powered up megaman x. For a Capcom character, I'd prefer Ryu from Street Fighter, or maybe even Viewtiful Joe. Or dare I say, Okami?
The-Excel's Avatar
The-Excel at 11/12/2007 20:59
Franziska von Karma as an Assist Trophy.

I still think it can happen.
Aughndibi's Avatar
Aughndibi at 11/12/2007 21:04
Honestly, all but #18 seem pretty feasible, almost to the point of being obvious.
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cielo mist at 11/12/2007 21:19
capcom character personally i hope for viewtiful joe but megaman would be good too
freeman1's Avatar
freeman1 at 11/12/2007 21:58
If there's really going to be a Capcom character in Smash Bros., I hope it's Ryu but it'll probably be Megaman.
Trevor McGee's Avatar
Trevor McGee at 11/12/2007 22:09
Here's to the Blue Bomber in Smash Brothers. That'd be awesome.
Robbo the hood's Avatar
Robbo the hood at 11/12/2007 22:12
@ Elrando:

What about the twinky?
Robbo the hood's Avatar
Robbo the hood at 11/12/2007 22:14
@ Styles B LKV

I really hope you have an eye on some other games. Heavy Rain was a short trailer with no indication of anything whatsoever. I wouldn't say your money was spent poorly, but I will say that you bought a PS3 unwisely if that was your main reason.
ghnvt's Avatar
ghnvt at 11/12/2007 22:21
I love the WII. I can't wait for half of these to come true.
bluemeep's Avatar
bluemeep at 11/12/2007 22:34
I actually have a $5 bet with someone that Megaman would be in SSBB. Classic Mega, that is. I'm out $15 if it's Battle Network's Mega.

Them's the odds.
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UNDERSTAR at 11/12/2007 22:51
I say Surfer Girl is BS and until the horses mouth say Shenmue III isnt gonna happen. Surfer Girl could fuck herself and Ill watch!
Styles B LKV's Avatar
Styles B LKV at 11/12/2007 22:56
Robbo, I'm a fan of Quantic Dream. I've played though Indigo Prophecy 7 times already and I suffered through a good chuck of Omikron. MGS4 and GT are on my radar but all I'm concerned with is Heavy Rain.
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Pangloss at 11/12/2007 23:08
@urbanyeti:
(only because I am holding out for Chrono. I am THAT hopeful)

Screw Crono (proper spelling, dammit!). The very last thing SSMB needs is another sword wielder. As sweet as using Luminaire for your final smash would be, Crono would be otherwise lost amongst all the other swordsmen. Give me Magus. Magus would bring the following to the brawl: a nontraditional melee weapon, flashy specials, a Dark Matter final smash, and unadulterated badassery. And he can float. If I could pick one character for SSMB, it would be Magus.

As regards other rumors, I will cry if #18 doesn't come true. I don't even need it to come out on all three consoles. If it came out on PS3, that's a PS3 sold immediately. Unfortunately, I am most likely going to mourn the lack of a sequel for one of my favorite games of last gen.
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