A New MechWarrior Game in the Works?
Is this a new Mechwarrior video game in the making?
Those banners in the background sure look like Davion banners…
That foot sure looks like a Fafnir Battlemech…
That maroon/grey color scheme sure looks like the Republic of the Sphere…
The teaser is apparently from Piranha Games, a Vancouver based video game maker whose credits include Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (XBox, PS3), Need for Speed (PSP), and Medal of Honor: Heros 2 (PSP). In development games include two apparently craptacular titles for the Wii, The Hunt (a hunting game) and The Strike (a fishing game) sure to delight children for all of two hours before falling into the bargain bin.
From the Pirahna Games website, we know that their programming HQ has three stations, each with an independent (yet interconnected) art, programming, and level development expertise. With the release of Revenge of the Fallen and two Wii titles in development, it is not that far a stretch to assume that the one remaining station is working on a new title. Perhaps even a now viciously rumored MechWarrior game.
The Transformer title seems the most obvious segway into a new ‘Mech filled game but many questions still remain. Pirahna Games seems to have a penchant for platform titles. I would be disappointed if we were going to get a new iteration of the MechAssault line that is platform only. I’d prefer a title that had the reach of a PC title. Perhaps though my initial inclination is flawed and a XBox release would have a bigger splash.
The other pickle in the whole deal is the rights to such a concoction. We know from recent news that Smith and Tinker, founded by the infamous Jordan Weisman, obtained the right to the Battletech electronic IP from Microsoft and promised to “surprise and delight old fans while welcoming new fans to these fantastic worlds”. What better way to surprise us old Battletech vets than to deliver a new game worthy of the MechWarrior title?
Time will tell but I am excited. I’ll be watching the news rather closely for any tidbits of this new title. Let me know your thoughts in the comment section. Are you ready for a new Mechwarrior or MechAssault title? Would you be dissapointed if it were platform only? Lets start talking!
UPDATE
Jordan Weisman and Pirahna President Russ Bullock will reveal the truth to all this Thursday at 12:01AM PDT according to an IGN news post. The answers are coming…
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Nothing set in stone, but… He said it would rock our computers. Plus, under “MechWarrior Project [rumored]” the platform is listed as PC (also available on: Xbox 360). However, it was “licensed from Microsoft” which I’m guessing comes with strings attached. At best a version must come out for xbox which may drastically dumb down the arcade style like MW4, possibly tease us with an xbox release first so those who need to have it when it comes out need an xbox, and at worst only come out for xbox.
I’d be dissapointed, only slightly, if it was a console title (MechAssault style.) I yearn to dive into a new MechWarrior PC title. Each has it’s place in the world, but I will always be a child of GBL and MW2: Mercenaries.
/Continues wishing fervently for a new MechWarrior title.
Lets hope they see the light and make a online multiplayer game that Steel Battalion and Chrome Hounds only hinted at – i want it to come out on all platforms (come on people! Mech Wii game would kick arse!)
@ Adam: I thought Wii Mechs were Elementals and other Battle Armor?
Davs suck. Hopefully the Red Mech shoots them to all hell.
BullLifter – LOL!!! i think you have inspired a new paint scheme
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