Legendary Japanese game developer Marvelous Entertainment have recently announced a co-publishing deal with XSEED Games to distribute their titles in both the US and Europe. Marvelous are best known for their association with the long-running Harvest Moon series of games.
In a recent interview with Siliconera , Marvelous confirmed that they are in fact currently working on a downloadable title for the WiiWare platform. They were also quick to say that this upcoming WiiWare title was not a Harvest Moon game, but rather a brand new and original title.
While a new Harvest Moon game would have been an exciting announcement for WiiWare, Marvelous has long been a part of some amazing game releases over the years, so any news of an original title from them should be viewed as good news. We'll have more on this new WiiWare development project when the information becomes available.
1. Mickeymac
24 Jul 2008, 21:19 BST
Since I haven't a clue who these people are, I can say that I'm very excited by this news, and I can't wait to see what they come up with.
2. Kreegs07
24 Jul 2008, 21:21 BST
Yea I don't know these people nor have I played a Harvest Moon game before.
3. Corbie
24 Jul 2008, 21:31 BST
They've done a lot of Japanese rpgs over the years. They're not very well-known outside of Japan (except among hardcore JRPG fans), but I'm anxious to see what they come up with for WiiWare.
4. vherub
24 Jul 2008, 21:32 BST
a Marvelous Entertainment game that is not Harvest Moon? interesting
the article also reminded me how much I am looking forward to vanillaware's Oboro Muramasa Youtoden
5. Atlantis1982
24 Jul 2008, 21:40 BST
And one of them worked on, or at least published, NO MORE HEROES!
Oh and that King Story game as well.
6. Mickeymac
24 Jul 2008, 21:42 BST
Yeah...I hope the Wiiware game has a name that make more sense, because it's going to be tough to recommend to my friends if my tongue has to get into a wrestling match with the G-D damn title!
7. Omega
24 Jul 2008, 23:10 BST
Wow, I can hardly believe it. They are working on a Wiiware title. And on top of everything it is downloadable. Could it be that it is a... ...video game?
Well, they really do not reveal too much. If I can wish for something, then I'll say an jRPG. And please no remake with 8-bit graphics. Thank you.
8. Corbie
24 Jul 2008, 23:15 BST
I had to stretch that news as far as it would go.
9. doabarrelroll27
25 Jul 2008, 00:06 BST
Im a fan of Harvest Moon so I hope this game is as good as the games in tht series. Hopefully it has RPG elements similar to Havest Moon games.
10. Objection_Blaster
25 Jul 2008, 01:14 BST
Why would they release Harvest Moon on VC/Wiiware when they can retail it for $50? Its just like Square Enix. Excpet I like some Square Enix games. And not Harvest Moon. Let's hope for something interesting.
11. lockelocke
25 Jul 2008, 01:16 BST
On a side note, the Harvest Moon series seems like a perfect match for WiiWare. The format lends itself to small block size and would probably fit more nicely into 2008 without a $50 dollar price tag. Me want.
12. breaderer
25 Jul 2008, 01:16 BST
sweet, I love the harvest moon games
13. Tides of Chaos
25 Jul 2008, 01:21 BST
Wait, Marvelous? I thought it was Natsume....oh wait, that's the publisher. (but I'm serious, I can't recall ever hearing the name Marvelous before....)
14. Raptor78
25 Jul 2008, 01:49 BST
I hope they will do a Valhalla Knights spin off... mabey online.
15. Virus
25 Jul 2008, 04:12 BST
Awesome, another fairly large developer for the WiiWare.
16. Corbie
25 Jul 2008, 06:21 BST
Every little bit helps!
17. Ricardo91
25 Jul 2008, 06:42 BST
The only games I remeber from Xseed was the Wild Arms games, and not much else. Never heard of Marvelous before, though I apparently know their work.
I got a feeling that we'll be expecting a Harvest Moon-esque game, or maybe a strategy game? Eh, I don't know.
18. Mr.Game and Watch
25 Jul 2008, 08:30 BST
@Corbie
Thats the Sainsburys or Tesco slogan,I can't remember which.
19. Snorlax
25 Jul 2008, 21:18 BST
Being a big fan of some of their games and the Harvest Moon series, I am excited. I hope this is a sign of things to come, perhaps Atlus will take note of this unknown game does well.
20. Objection_Blaster
28 Jul 2008, 02:37 BST
@Snorlax
I think my heart would explode if Atlus brought something to Wiiware. (thats a good thing)
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