Nintendo is seeing some great successes with their console — duh. What is the best way to provide evidence that Nintendo has a hit with their new little white console? Perhaps the bright blue eyes of id Software? Originally, it was said that id Software wasn’t really interested in developing games for the Wii, perhaps because it goes against all that id Software has developed their company towards since 1991?
id Software has always leaned toward bleeding edge content, pushing hardware to its limits and utilizing technology that has just hit the market. Nobody is surprised when they’re forced to upgrade their computers to play the latest id Software creation to its fullest extent. This is the price for being top dog in graphic engines, but now they’re changing their tune a bit.
Okay, it has to be said, is id Software contemplating a Wii game simply because of Nintendo’s success with the console? The core id Software audience isn’t grandma and grampa or the 10-year old kid next door. But, money talks. We’re not saying id Software is hurting for money although we’re not sure what keeps them floating given their last major title was yet another Quake game launched in 2005 with 2004’s DOOM 3 looking like an old man by now. Everyone is waiting on Rage which was announced in 2007 and still hasn’t been given a release date.
Perhaps id Software could use a little Wii to get their name back in the press, get bloggers talking and net them some fresh cash from a large pool of Wii owners looking for their next tennis game. Okay, nobody is going to believe they’d work on a silly Wii Sports clone but they’ve not announced, yet, what this “exclusive Wii” game will be. Carmack did say the Wii is “out of sync with the developments that are currently going on at id,” which suggests they’re going to be working on a new property or perhaps bring back an old property… Wolfenstein 3D, Commander Keen or maybe some Heretic action?
We’ll assume this upcoming id Software title won’t be 100% kid friendly even targeting a Wii platform. Are they going to develop a title for the Wii simply because they know it will be launched on a console with the largest install base in the world? Or, perhaps its a new found passion that Carmack has developed from sharing the Wii experience with his four-year old boy?
(Thanks, 1up)
@To assassinate the series
I dropped the series at Assasin’s Creed 2; shortly before Brotherhood came out. I want to pick it up again and catch up to number 4 but the prospect of playing 3 games to do so is daunting. I can see why people want an end to the series. In fact, there seems to be a rising interest in the resurrection of Prince of Persia franchise. I miss the platforming action. Being able to climb everything is technologically impressive. But it can never beat the platforming on an environment blatantly constructed for your climbing abilities.
@Is Everquest the “ahem” Next big thing since Warcraft?
I hate the title. To me it sounds very stupid. There definitely should be a word after the “Next” bit. Getting back to the topic, I hear people say the new Everquest could be a Warcraft killer. But I don’t think there ever will be a Warcraft Killer. Warcraft was a one of case. It was a right game at the right time at the right place. In 2006 I became obsessed with MMOs. The concept of playing alongside thousands of people was captivating. Not having a credit card, I tried to find a free to play MMO. But they were few and far between. Most were crap. People played Warcraft because there was not much alterative.WOW was good. And it had a lot of people. Which made it even more popular. Now there are way to many choices. People flock from one MMO to another. A game that has full servers on relase becomes a desolate wasteland shortly after. So, as I said, there will be no WOW killer. There will never be anything like WOW ever again. MMOs will exists in cycles. They will have a lot of players on release. And will steadily decline after. Just like any other MMO today.
@A game about America made by British and French. This cannot possibly go wrong….
So which coast is London? I bet they will place us under the Immigrants division. And charge us
same numerical prices but in pounds. I will admit, the idea sounds intriguing but it might spook the foreigners. If you don’t know the US geography, it will be just like playing Skyrim.
Unknown locations. Dangerous roads. And locals that tell you to get out of their country. And the development mix is awesome. If there is anything that the British hate more than Americans it is the French…
@QOTW
After the Duke Nukem Forever fiasco, my pre-order policy changed significantly. I only pre-order a game if I know it’s good. I pre-ordered Halo 4. I pre-ordered Battlefield 3.I will most likely pre-order GTA 5. The advantage of getting them on release is that the Internet won’t spoil you the fun bits. I often pre-order games with a strong multiplayer component, because that is when they are the most fun. I never pre-ordered a console before, because back then it was a considerably large investment for a student. I was going to pre-order a PS4, but I am continuously swaying towards the Xbox. I think I will just end up waiting till January and see how both consoles do. Most next gen games that I want to play won’t be released till 2014 anyway.