Warren Spector, yesterday.
Deus Ex creator also massive Mouse fan
When Disney revealed their forthcoming Wii exclusive Epic Mickey, one of the most surprising revelations was that it's headed up by industry legend Warren Spector, renowned for his extremely serious and profound adventure games. However, in a recent interview with Game Informer Spector revealed his enormous love for the character as well as the difficulties he and his team faced along the way.
Originally Spector pitched an idea of his own to Disney, but they came back on him with their idea of a complete reimagining of their famous rodent, telling him they were after someone to reinvigorate the character for a new generation, to which Spector replied "you've done an incredibly good job of making Mickey lame and irrelevant to anybody over the age of eight over the last thirty years. I don't do games for kids." Ouch.
Following that pretty disastrous day the two sides managed to patch up their differences and come together to work on one of the Wii's most promising upcoming exclusives. If you're interested in the mouse, Warren Spector's back-catalogue or even just want a good read, make sure you check out the full interview over at Game Informer.
1. Odnetnin
27 Oct 2009, 22:22 GMT
Way to stick up for yourself, Warren!
2. cheetahman91
27 Oct 2009, 22:23 GMT
This game keeps sounding better and better.
3. JayArr
27 Oct 2009, 22:23 GMT
That picture freaks me out!
4. V8 Ninja
27 Oct 2009, 22:32 GMT
THIS GAME HAS A SHOT AT BEING AWESOME!!! WOOT!!!!!
EDIT: "...to which Spector replied 'you've done an incredibly good job of making Mickey lame and irrelevant to anybody over the age of eight over the last thirty years. I don't do games for kids.'" LOL
5. Ezekiel
27 Oct 2009, 22:36 GMT
Nice Halloween costume
6. Nintendo-Naut
27 Oct 2009, 22:38 GMT
Haha, I could see Disney now. "It's a good plan. Now we just need to take out any dark and serious parts."
7. Stuffgamer1
27 Oct 2009, 22:55 GMT
@Nintendo-Naut: No, the dark and serious parts were Disney's idea! Warren was surprised, but thrilled by the idea. I've read the entire article, and it's an amazing read! Really makes me want to play the game. Shame it's still a year away...
8. Dicesukeinuzuka
27 Oct 2009, 23:06 GMT
Oh that picture is pretty creapy... >. >" <. < "
9. Sean Aaron
27 Oct 2009, 23:18 GMT
Outside of The Sorcerer's Apprentice bit in Fantasia I have little regard for Mickey, but I'm open to what this game has to offer. More info please!
10. Chrono Cross
27 Oct 2009, 23:34 GMT
Ouch indeed.
Though I have to cold heartily agree with what he said:
"you've done an incredibly good job of making Mickey lame and irrelevant to anybody over the age of eight over the last thirty years. I don't do games for kids."
And this is^^ very true and proved from his shows to his board games to even his video games. Hopefully this Warren Spector guy, will prove something that no one else willingly has done before.
You know... deliver an awesome Mickey Mouse game.
11. Popyman
28 Oct 2009, 00:36 GMT
That was one amazing read. I like this dude, he thinks like me. Mickey is in great hands.
On a side note, I'd like to know what he thinks of Kingdom Hearts =P
12. motang
28 Oct 2009, 01:35 GMT
Way to go Warren! Curious as to see how this game will turn out.
13. Nosferajew
28 Oct 2009, 02:40 GMT
Warren...have I ever told you you're my hero?
You're everything I wish that I could be.
14. timp29
28 Oct 2009, 06:45 GMT
@JayArr: damn straight man, that mouse aint kid friendly
15. KrazyKain
28 Oct 2009, 15:38 GMT
"It was about going where the audience is and going somewhere where they’re going to accept a visual style that is more cartoony than people are used to seeing and where we don’t feel obliged to throw in every shader on the planet. “Look at the normal maps and shaders.”"
for that alone, i am interested in this game
16. drose
30 Oct 2009, 20:19 GMT
@JayArr Same here.
17. Badknux
07 Nov 2009, 04:43 GMT
I love Mickey as is. Making his personality grittier is such a modern approach to anything.
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