HOLY SHIT!!!!

I'm still waiting for that to get here.

They can change everything they want, Joe is still gonna be a FFanboy.

Epic has lost its meaning...

"as youve never seen him before"

dead? zombified?

dead? zombified?
Judging from the image, I'd say the latter.

He's just trailing some ink...

On first appearances, it looks like that game will probably similar to the premise behind Super Mario Sunshine: cleaning the world so that it looks colorful and pure again. Only difference will be Mickey using a paintbrush to make the world look less goth. I'm sure it will be a pretty game, but it doesn't seem like an original concept to me, unless my first impression is wrong.

I'd prefer if he was making a clean world more "goth," as you put it.

It's Kingdom Hearts but from Mickey point of view....

@Neg - Yeah him making the world darker would be an interesting twist on things, although I'm sure parents would go "WTF?" and complain given that then there will be an entertainment medium where, instead of being all goody two-shoes, Mickey is painting the world black as sin.

@Asamiya - Something tells me it won't be like Kingdom Hearts from Mickey's point of view. After all, if that was what they were going for, they could just make a Kingdom Hearts spinoff with that exact goal in mind and tap into the revenue from Kingdom Hearts fans on top of everything else.

... I was joking.

I kinda have a feeling that this reboot for the magazine is gonna look fugly. I have no outright reason to believe that, and it isn't exactly a visual masterpiece, as is, anyway.

The reviews'll be the same, so it doesn't really matter, though.

Why does EVERYTHING have to have an evil badass incarnation where everything's black now? Seriously? Mickey Mouse? This the stupidest thing ever.

Well they have to attract attention somehow, and stupid or not, it's probably going to sell more than a more traditional Mickey Mouse game.

Mickey Vs. Marvel.

Just watch.

Mickey as an unlockable in an M rated Mortal Kombat.

Why does EVERYTHING have to have an evil badass incarnation where everything's black now? Seriously? Mickey Mouse? This the stupidest thing ever.

you're dumb this looks awesome.

I wouldn't say "awesome" just yet, but it has my interest.

Now for me, Brutal Legends looks awesome. I'm a metal head and the demo for this game had me loling already :D.

I heard the strategy aspects/minion control was a might sloppy, but otherwise it does seem like it'll be an alright game.

Joystiq.com (http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/06/forgotten-disney-characters-are-epic-mickey-antagonists/)


The game reportedly revolves around forgotten Disney characters who, after years of being ignored, have grown bitter. None more so than Walt's first cartoon creation, Oswald the Rabbit. He's the one who spread all of the evil black goo around that you see above. Mickey will apparently have to use paint, thinner and erasers to draw his way through the world, which makes the Wii exclusivity a lot easier to understand.

Kind of sounds like Mario Sunshine to me.

Epic has lost its meaning...

+1, true, many years ago, that word is actually kinda retarded and annoying. People that never get laid use that word.

Will this game include Song of the South characters?

I think they are all going to be antagonist in this game, Neg.

I can see it now... the fantastic twist ending will be Pluto, Mickey's dog, as the overarching super-villain. Enraged and hurt because his favorite planet is no longer a planet...

...


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What's the point of the mountain with arms? The path Mickey is on doesn't even lead to the thing. Is it April already?

clearly, the mountain will not let mickey pass.
so mickey destroys the mountain.

With a paintbrush...

and coated in paint himself.
"if the mountain doesnt come to mahoma, blow the world trade center"

Finally got the issue. Redesign is pretty sterile and banal. Took out the staff bios, which were always good for their Likes and Dislikes (sue me, I wanna hear about Joe playing tricks on Ben).

Also has the perfunctory 10/10 review for Uncharted 2. LET IT FRICKIN GO ALREADY :mad:

you're dumb this looks awesome.

no man you're dumb this looks like creatively vapid poop

Here's more on this EPIC game


Game Informer reveals the first information on Epic Mickey
October 15, 2009 by The News Team Filed Under: Wii

As Game Informer has been hyping for weeks now, their latest issue features a huge spread on Epic Mickey. You get your first look at in-game screens and brand-new art, as well as Mickey's redesign, and a host of other characters. Trust me, you're going to want to run out and pick up this issue for yourself, just to get a look at all the visuals!

Obviously, I cannot show you the screens or art on here, but thanks to Hero of Legend, I can give you the first details!

- Mickey's appearance is much, much closer to his original debut style
- Disney was the one to approach Spector
- Spector originally was against the idea of creating a Mickey game, because he said that he didn't do kids games
- Spector changed his mind when Disney said that they were looking for someone to 'reinvigorate' Mickey
- Disney had to get back the rights to Oswald before he could be used in this game
- the sorcerer Yensid creates a pen-and-paper world for his forgotten creations, which is where Oswald lives
- this world is similar to Walt Disney World
- Mickey enters this world through a magic mirror, and accidentally spills paint and paint thinner on the drawing of this world. Mickey escapes before Yensid finds out.
- The spill that Mickey caused ends up turning the drawing into a twisted version of what was originally created.
- the Phantom Blot ends up taking over this world
- many years later, after Mickey becomes successful, he re-enters the mirror and sees what has happened to the world. The Phantom Blot drags Mickey into the world, which is where your adventure begins
- use the Wiimote to paint in buildings, platforms and more
- swipe away enemies with the Wiimote when using paint thinner
- create/destroy the world as you go along
- Junction Point took hundreds of photos while at Disney World in order to capture the essence of the park, and translate ideas into the game
- play the game as you like, either destroying everything in sight, or taking the hero's route. It's completely up to you, and you can mix-and-match play styles
- Gremlin Village is reminiscent of 'It's a Small World'
- Mickey's appearance and stance will change based on the way you play the game
- trade some items for health
- Pete returns, and at one point attacks you with a huge zepplin
- Donald Duck animatronic pieces are scattered throughout one portion of the game. Collect them to put him back together.
- Spector wants this game to scare kids, in some ways
- the game will also have funny parts
- Spector calls the game world's visuals 'the bastard child of Tim Burton and Disney'
- elements of platforming, exploration and role-playing
- go into the inner-workings of some levels and rides
- visit the gears and mechanics underneath the 'It's a Small World' ride, complete with an eerie re-imagining of the music
- enter movie screens to move from in-game island to island
- movie screen transitions put you into a 2d world, where you'll revisit some of Mickey's old cartoons
- find sketches, and bring them to life with your paintbrush
- sketches can be activated to give you new powers (clock sketch to slow time, TV sketch to distract enemies, and more)
- collect 'E-Tickets' to enter rides, and use as a form of currency to buy power-ups
- Jim Dooley 'Pushing Daises' is doing the soundtrack

Warren Spector on Mickey

"I want him to be a hero...and I want to remind him that it's okay to behave badly."

Warren on Oswald

"All he really wants is to be loved by Walt Disney. In the end, the Blot won the war and pushed Oswald into hiding and exile."

Warren on the Gremlins

"The Gremlins are the only forces of good in the world that can continue to fight against the Blot.

Warren on the Bunny Kids

"These are going to be the breakout stars of the game. Mark my words."

Warren on the Buddies (Donald, Goofy, ect.) "The Classic Disney Characters"

"Oswald is trying to recreate Mickey's life, so he has the Mad Doctor build these animatronic versions of his buddies."

Warren on the Mad Doctor

"He's from an early 30's cartoon that is pretty swell."

Warren on the Phantom Blot

"The Phantom Blot has been a consistent villain since 1939. He's just been lame."

Warren on the Blotlings

"They're the popcorn unit. You need something that the player can just swat away. They're supposed to be funny, silly and stupid."

Warren on the Beetleworx

"In order to deal with these guys, you have to erase their painted bits to get to the vulnerable inert spots underneath."

He also said quote "Disney scared the pants off me when I was a little kid. Disney needs to scare kids" and "We're kind of looking at this as the bas@rds love child of Tim Burton & Walt Disney"

If you guys read the rest of the article, don't just read it about the game, it goes on about the facts of the animated icon and why Disney pushed him aside for most of this time

Here a sample track of the game's score, which sound like "Michael Tavera's" House of Mouse and more of "Danny Elfman" style from "The Nightmare Before Christmas" to the song

Disney: EPIC MICKEY -Sample Track (http://www.mediafire.com/?xghmjay2zmn)
Music by Jim Dooley, Enjoy



Sorry about this, but I have to say this looks really good, I mean Grrreat.

Here's a quick image of "EPIC MICKEY"

Well.... I mean I love Disney related things but this seems a bit upsetting that they are making some "bad ass" Disney characters and then making it a Wii only game. How unfair! It's not just that but the word "epic" in a video game is more or less asking it to be slated by reviewers.

I know the Wii version is confirmed, but there has been rumors about that this game could go "Cross platform", but we'll just after to wait and see.

I tell you, if it gets more & more popular by the coming months, then they'll have do it.

Here's more on this EPIC game



He also said quote "Disney scared the pants off me when I was a little kid. Disney needs to scare kids" and "We're kind of looking at this as the bas@rds love child of Tim Burton & Walt Disney"

If you guys read the rest of the article, don't just read it about the game, it goes on about the facts of the animated icon and why Disney pushed him aside for most of this time

Here a sample track of the game's score, which sound like "Michael Tavera's" House of Mouse and more of "Danny Elfman" style from "The Nightmare Before Christmas" to the song

Disney: EPIC MICKEY -Sample Track (http://www.mediafire.com/?xghmjay2zmn)
Music by Jim Dooley, Enjoy



Sorry about this, but I have to say this looks really good, I mean Grrreat.

Here's a quick image of "EPIC MICKEY"



HOLY CRAP!! This is now a must buy for me, for any night I decide to divulge in, uhhhh....

fungus...?

doesnt the quick image look like a fan art, actually?

doesnt the quick image look like a fan art, actually?
I've never played gears of war but I recognize it's skullgear symbol on his head.

If you look carefully during the first half of Wall.E you can see Oswald on a rusty billboard in the background


Here's the Mad Doctor:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywukfQqKX-g



And to those of you who say dark, sinister, and twisted doesn't belong in Desney, here's Pluto's Judgement:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVcIIDU14n8&feature=related

pink elephants on parade:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=944cPciN-kw

Heffalumps and Woozles:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlM5VKZCkiw

Hellfire:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fRO-M4XyAbM

Anything news?

So, has anyone bought and played this game yet? I pre-ordered it from Amazon and waiting for it to get delivered. I heard the Collector's Edition is a pile of crap as far as the extras are concerned.

I've played it.

The gameplay isn't great. As a platformer, it feels really outdated. The camera is pretty bad and the mechanics are really... thin. The paintbrush mechanic is pretty basic, but I didn't very far in. The presentation is really nice, but it didn't save the game for me.

Hmm... interesting. Makes me wonder if I should even bother playing it and just return it... It kind of sucks because this game was hyped so much, but apparently was a flop. :(