News: Nintendo News | GameCube Wiimakes for Wii a Possibility Page 1

Nintendo News | GameCube Wiimakes for Wii a Possibility

21.08.2006

In addition to the Zelda news Miyamoto announced, the Nintendo star also commented on the development cycle of the Wii, with the architecture being similar to the GameCube, and the possibility of lower priced Wiimakes for the upcoming console.

Jonnyram from NeoGAF," rel="external" class='fmlink'>http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=115439]NeoGAF[/url], translated the article, with some key points on possibilities for the Wii.

Nintendo Dream: Looking at the titles you've announced so far, it already seems like you'll be releasing games at a faster pace than the N64 and GC.

Miyamoto: That's because the machine is based on GC. Dev tools are of course being upgraded, but GC code will basically run as is. Because of that, I'm also thinking I can remake some of my GC games for Wii, making use of the Wiimote.

ND: So you think games will experience a rebirth thanks to the Wiimote...

Miyamoto: Yes. Of course you can wander into a second hand shop and buy a lot of these games still, so I don't think we can release these Wiimakes at full price. Since a lot of the development cost has already been accounted for, we'll be able to release these at a much more affordable price. And if others also take advantage of this and release Wiimakes, there's a high possibility of a lot of software from third parties also.

Miyamoto was also asked about previous projects that have so far never seen outside Nintendo's development studios. Mario 64-2, originally planned for the 64DD add-on, had elements in other games, the same for Stage Debut that had aspects in E3 demos.

Mario 128, one of the biggest names in gaming in recent years has ended up being Mario Galaxy, with some aspects being prime features in the title. Finally, Marionette has been moved to the Wii, and is still in development. Marionette was a Miyamoto project that was initially announced during 2001 as a GameCube edition of Mario Artist, later becoming Stage Debut. It's certainly great news to have the project back on tract for some Wii artistry with Mario and friends.

Stay tuned for updates.

Comment on this article

Comments

«s previous1next »

dojo 21.08.2006#1

Marionette FTW!

They really need to announce a Mario Picross for the DS too.

As for this GC remake thing, I hope they don't, as devs might think they can just throw out random pre-2003 games and stick the "GC Wiimake" sticker on it (*At the time of going to press, these stickers had not been invented*).

TAG 22.08.2006#2

All great news Smilie

I reckon that the remakes will cost $20, $30 tops. On top of controls, one thing I would really really like to see is an online mode added for multiplayer games. I would love it if they did that with F-Zero Smilie
I like the multi-player, but I know some don't, but still yet, you could have a big ranking board for fastest times and such.

TAG: That American Guy

"If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone." Romans 12:18

tiamat1990 22.08.2006#3

Oh! Pikman remake!!! Smilie

Marzeee 22.08.2006#4

I shant be buying em but good idea for people who never experienced the Gamecube.

Laurelin 22.08.2006#5

Yes. There's a chance for gamer, who never pick up F-Zero (me), Paper Mario or WindWaker (not me!).
I think I would buy some at a reduced price. I like the idea. If they can sell waaaaay old games from n64 and it's pre-times, then they absolutely can sell Gamecube-titles. Imagine Baten-Kaitos-double-pack for example...

I find your lack of faith disturbing!

amtrid 22.08.2006#6

I think that wiimakes is a good idea but it depends on what they use it for. Some cube games could get it, like giftpia, pn03 and the likes of paper mario or something. I mean you cant do it with every game but those that were limited release or something sounds good.

The Croft 22.08.2006#7

It would be ideal for Pikmin but we all want Pikmin 3, what we could see is a month before Pikmin 3 they bundle Pikmin 1 and 2 before launch with wii remote implementated at a budget price.

I hope CAPCOM give us RE4 with wii controls and with the PS2 extra features

Mike Gee of iZINE said, "...The Verve, as he [Richard Ashcroft] promised, had become the greatest band in the world. Most of the critics agreed with him. Most paid due homage. The Verve were no longer the question mark or the clich�. They were the statement and the definition."

OLU1701 22.08.2006#8

That what I'm hoping for. Res Evil 4, PS2 extra features not to mention a graphical overhaul courtesy of the extra power of the Wii.....Capcom take note....!

ohm 22.08.2006#9

Marionette! Sweet! That's cool, I wanna play that.

Cheesing It Up 22.08.2006#10

Marzy said:
I shant be buying em but good idea for people who never experienced the Gamecube.

What would be even more ideal is if the Wii could play Gamecube games. Wait a minute...it CAN! Smilie

Agul 22.08.2006#11

This news sounds potentially very awesome. They would need to make clever use of the Wiimote for these games and a graphical upgrade would be welcome. Adding online multiplayer functionality would be a must and it would be great if they added new content.

If you already have a save file on your GC memory card from whatever particular game they "Wiimake" it would be really sweet if the game can access your GC memory card and let you start off where you left off. Thing is, if they add new content it would conflict with the save files so I'm not sure how they'd work around that if it's even possible.

Two questions. If they did all these things I suggested, would they still be able to relase it for a really cheap price? Does this only pertain to 1st and 2nd party games or are 3rd parties included?

Chance favors the prepared mind.

shiptoncraig 22.08.2006#12

We need more features, aswell as Wii control to warrant the

360 Gamertag: shiptoncraig
PSN: shiptoncraig
Steam: Guess what?

Megadanxzero 22.08.2006#13

Mario Paint Wii? But we already have that old guy with the crazy hair!!!

Still a proud member of the 'omfg amazing water in games' society

James2t3 22.08.2006#14

Oh yeah Painting with Bob ross or somthin? Smilie Havn't heard much from that in ages, wonder how it's coming along and when will we get to see it!

HazukiSan 22.08.2006#15

Blade2t3 said:
Oh yeah Painting with Bob ross or somthin? Havnt heard much from that in ages, wonder how its coming along and when will we get to see it!

The last I heard he was doing a competition for someone to provide the drawing for the boxart...