Project Trico - A Team ICO Game

Team ICO, the creators of both ICO and Shadow of the Colossus have released a new trailer for their new project: Trico.



Amazing isn't it? When I see it, I am reminded of both ICO and SoC which is a good thing. It's like the two best games had a newborn child. Apparently this trailer was shown at last year's E3 behind closed doors. A few VG journalists have already confirmed it.

I'll admit that when I first saw the eyes in the darkness I pulled a "wtf" face because I was expecting the typical black smoke monsters that are present in both games.

I don't understand how anyone can dislike Team ICO's games; they're like the "Studio Ghibli" of the video games industry. People are entitled to their opinion but I can't understand how they can say that after playing the unique and epic game. They should read the "Making of SoC" and see how much work was put into it because it was a lot. Games take us to places and let us do things we wouldn't be able to do in real life which is why I love SoC because it's so creative, has a brilliant score and is all together a great game.

So I hope those who disliked SoC may learn to like Trico!

(Source Image and Video: PlayStationLifeStyle - Date Accessed: 20th May 2009)

Mirror's Edge Cosplay

It's not everyday that I see a cosplay album where "effort" has been put into it...

Kotaku posted this album here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/savage_land_pictures/sets/72157617492339947/

It's worth looking at and what I'd like to know is where they took them. Some of those shots have pillars with yellow paint on them which is almost like the game itself.

Props to the cosplayer though! She looks a lot like Faith.

(Source image: http://www.flickr.com/photos/savage_land_pictures/3493611386/in/set-72157617492339947/ - Date Accessed: 18 May 09 - The day "Project S." was revealed.)

Zone of the Enders 3...:O

http://kotaku.com/5220446/kojima-productions-who-wants-zone-of-the-enders-3

Come on, come on, COME ON! Do it for me Hideo Kojima!

(Source Image: http://static3.animepaper.net/upload/thumbs/scans/Zone-Of-The-Enders/%5Blarge%5D%5BAnimePaper%5Dscans_Zone-Of-The-Enders_killy-est(0.69)__THISRES__222803.jpg - Date Accessed: 21 April 2009)

"Trine" Video Game: My Thoughts...

I was inspired to write up a blog post about this video game after watching a new trailer on GameTrailers this morning.

First of all I want you to watch this trailer video on YouTube so that you can understand what the game is about:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXamgP-j-xU&fmt=22

I always like games that stand out from the generic selection of titles that come out from "mainstream central." When I first saw the trailer last year I didn't expect much when I read the name "Trine". I must admit I judged it before I even knew what it was about but something still made me view the trailer and I am thankful that I did.

What I like about it is the fact it encompasses co-operative game-play which I've noticed is a favourable feature that many gamers want these days. What gamer doesn't want the ability to play with their friends and have a good laugh at the silly mistakes they make. What I also like about the game is the resemblance to one of my favourite game series, Baldur's Gate.

It looks fun because it has a variety of game-play elements such as drawing out physic "block" platforms, smashing blocks with a sword and swinging across gaps. Each of these skills are limited to a certain character which means it requires thinking and I always enjoy a game that has a challenge but is also simple enough to get through at an enjoyable pace.

The level design looks impressive so far and the fact that it's a side-scroller means they can fit in more detail without having to worry about the player rotating the camera and viewing 3d objects at different angles. The great thing about that is the developers can hide surfaces that aren't visible which results in a much more optimised and smoother experience.

Another game that it reminds me of is Dark Messiah which funny enough lets you play as a warrior, assassin and mage. All great games which should mean Trine will also be good.

Lastly the music sounds great and really matches the fantasy style of the game. It has an uncanny similarity to the score from Champions of Norrath which was also set in a fantasy setting.

Will I be getting the game? From what I've seen so far, definitely yes!

P.S. The best part is it's also coming to PC :)

(Sources: http://www.vgchartz.com/forum/thread.php?id=51786, http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/kotaku/2008/12/trine.jpg and MekaHD.)

Shadow of the Colossus Movie Adaptation

Kotaku posted news of a movie recreation of the brilliant Shadow of the Colossus and at first, people were excited, however the next part caused uproar:

"According to the Hollywood Reporter's Risky Biz Blog, Sony Pictures will be tackling Shadow of the Colossus for a movie adaptation with producer Kevin Misher, responsible for films such as The Scorpion King and The Interpreter, as well as the upcoming fighting movie Fighting. Now here's where it gets... rough. Got that drink yet?"

So he's only the producer and there's no gurantee he'll be the one to produce it. I'm having mixed feelings. I haven't seen the new Street Fighter but I have heard it's average. That's not SoC.

SoC is a materpiece and it shouldn't even have a movie. Personally if they want to share the beauty that is SoC, then make a new game or port it to PS3. Go nuts on advertisements!

Either way I will most likely see it since SoC is not something one misses.

(Source: http://kotaku.com/5202716/shadow-of-the-colossus-getting-big-screen-adaptation-all-hope-lost and Source Image: http://www.greenhillzone.co.uk/articleimages/colossus/ShadowOfTheColossus07.jpg - Date Accessed - 08 April 2009)

What is in that damn box!?

www.whatsinthebox.nl

Half Life EP3? A new phone? A trailer for a movie? Who knows! Valve claim it's not their doing but it wouldn't make sense if they admitted to their viral campaign that is getting everything pumped up about it.

Personally I think it's a trailer for a pre-HL2 type mod or film. Here's a link to a YT movie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IU_reTt7Hj4 and you can google all about the box thing and the hidden content that people are trying to figure out.

Ah, I love these sort of mystery viral campaigns and looking in threads to see what people have figured out.

*edit* So it turns out my theory was stupid and so forth. Turns out the 00000's spell out a number which means in 4 days we'll find out what is in the box. Stay tuned.

Monster Hunter 3 - Coming to Europe? Oh please!

I was on GameTrailers looking at trailers when I found myself clicking on related videos and found an old video of Monster Hunter 2 which never made it off the shores of Japan.

We, the fans, were all saddened by this and disappointed even more when the Monster Hunter 1 servers were shut down.

I had hoped this game would come to the UK ever since I saw the trailer back in 07 and it may just happen according to a bunch of news sites such as this:

http://gonintendo.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=6026

I really hope it does come over here! Some of the best times I ever had as a gamer were spent in Monster Hunter 1.

It's an RPG type game where you hunt giant creatures with 3 others using giant swords, guns etc. Monster Hunter has a nice system in which you collect bones, skin and such from defeated creatures to make your equipment. Really good fun! I just hope the Wii controls are as good as the PS2 version because I used to be extremely good at controlling the giant sword with the analogue sticks :)

Edit:

I have to share this fan made trailer of the original games that I loved:



It's old but I can't think of a better fan made trailer that this one. Music is from Ace Combat 5 - Unsung War. Credit goes to folga.

(Source Image: "http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/29/Monster_Hunter_3_(tri-).PNG" - Date Accessed - 20 March 2009)