High Voltage working on other Wii projects, promises announcements soon
During a rather lengthy interview from their concluded Halloween wrap-up party, Eric Nofsinger from High Voltage took a chance to do what he does best: talk about the Wii and The Conduit. High Voltage is one of the most talked about developers in the Wii community, because The Conduit looks to be what everything else on the console isn't: a game for hardcore gamers. But, enough about The Conduit. Would the company work on more Wii titles or, even better, have some currently in development that we don't know about (aside from their upcoming WiiWare game, of course)?
When asked about creating an RPG, Nofsinger said that was "another area that can use a shot in the arm" and that we should all keep our eyes peeled "in the near future" as High Voltage will announce some other games the company already has "in development." One of which, we've all seen by now. But, does he mean retail games? Does it mean it's an RPG? Whatever it is, we want to see it!
"We feel that there are a number of genres that are poorly represented on the Wii for core gamers," he said. "We want to do games that are high quality. You know, that's what we are. I think it's a shame for what is our personal favorite system to be so underrepresented when it comes to core gamers." Amen, brother. Amen.
[Via Go Nintendo]
When asked about creating an RPG, Nofsinger said that was "another area that can use a shot in the arm" and that we should all keep our eyes peeled "in the near future" as High Voltage will announce some other games the company already has "in development." One of which, we've all seen by now. But, does he mean retail games? Does it mean it's an RPG? Whatever it is, we want to see it!
"We feel that there are a number of genres that are poorly represented on the Wii for core gamers," he said. "We want to do games that are high quality. You know, that's what we are. I think it's a shame for what is our personal favorite system to be so underrepresented when it comes to core gamers." Amen, brother. Amen.
[Via Go Nintendo]











Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
bug frawg @ Nov 4th 2008 11:03AM
Much as I'd love to quote eric for truth, high voltage still needs to prove that the effort put into TC actually amounts to a fun game.
Mr Khan @ Nov 4th 2008 12:17PM
That will be proven or disproven once we see the multiplayer
techfreak713 @ Nov 4th 2008 12:28PM
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE MAKE A REALISTIC DRIVING SIM FOR WII!!!
why have their not been any good racing games for the wii, other than mario kart? dont get me wrong, i love mario kart, but i would love some realism, like dirt or gran turismo style games on wii.
with the way the controller works and some good ads, racing games are good hits, cause how many people dont know how to drive (or dont want to know how...if theyre younger than 16)?
Mr Khan @ Nov 4th 2008 12:33PM
Considering where Gran Turismo 4 and Tourist Trophy were able to go, it could actually be viable
It's definitely one of the larger gaps in the Wii's library, and High Voltage could cement a good reputation with a good sim
ali7300 @ Nov 4th 2008 6:19PM
yea i really want a realistic driving game for wii, and one with a good online.
fco. @ Nov 4th 2008 12:27PM
I wonder what happened with Animales de la Muerte. Last thing I read was a roumor about it growing too big for WiiWare.
TheOverlord#2 @ Nov 4th 2008 12:41PM
I think they've said it's coming in Winter.
techfreak713 @ Nov 4th 2008 8:33PM
Yea, that game looked really fun. They originally said late fall, but if winter is true, at least it is coming out.
A little off topic, but does anyone else think that HVS is busy with too many projects right now?
Anonymousaurus @ Nov 4th 2008 8:42PM
this game was the first thing that came to my mind reading said article.
TheOverlord#2 @ Nov 4th 2008 12:40PM
A "The Conduit" prequel on WiiWare would be awesome.
Also, Nintendo needs to hurry up and buy HVS, it's the new Rare.(Though hopefully nobody will buy them in a few years >_< )
Daryl @ Nov 4th 2008 1:38PM
I disagree with the term "hardcore" as an alternative to "Casual."
Someone who spends hours and hours playing zelda, mario, and animal crossing is hardcore.
Nevertheless I am glad what is going on here.
Daryl @ Nov 4th 2008 1:41PM
Another thing, I just learned that high voltage did Leisure Suit Larry Magma Cm Laude.
No offense, but this game was a slap in the face to the old school Leisure Suit Larry series by Al Lowe.
But I suppose they could make a good action game.
leonus11 @ Nov 4th 2008 1:52PM
the Wii clearly lacks "core" games so its great to hear (and see) developers developing "core" games for my favorite console. but as i said before i just hope developers don't rush and cram their games into the same month as other that other titles will be released on.
Junho @ Nov 4th 2008 4:00PM
High Voltage (Quantum 3) + Nintendo R&D = NEXT ZELDA?, MARIO? ...
techfreak713 @ Nov 4th 2008 8:28PM
Um, last time I checked, everything Ninty's R&D has done looks twice as good as what the Quantum 3 has put out (and don't say i havent played a game with the Quantum 3, because Gyrostarr uses it).
If you haven't played Super Mario Galaxy, you should, because you are definitely missing out on what the Wii is capable of, in terms of graphics, art, audio, and gameplay.
Junho @ Nov 5th 2008 12:39AM
of course I have played SMG..
Atlantis1982 @ Nov 4th 2008 4:23PM
I think HV is fine as a third party; especially with Sega helping them.
TBH, can some of you people stop thinking about Mario and Zelda already? We just got those two franchises already released year and another respectively. It's just pointless to keep wishing them to come out anytime soon; do remember how long it took Nintendo finish Twilight Princess. In short; all of this is going to make people disappointed and upset for a retarded reason.
leonus11 @ Nov 4th 2008 5:06PM
@ Atlantis1982
i definitely agree with you there. if people keep nagging ninty about a new zelda, mario, kirby and kid icarus then ninty might rush to satisfy customers and the game might turn out bad. people need to learn that it'll be done when its done! updates should be enough to keep people happy.