Ex-Naughty Dog developers John Hughes and Andrew Gilmour have
announced the
first title from their new studio, Steel Penny Games.
Bruiser and Scratch in the Case of the Puzzling Paw is said to "blend a challenging puzzle game with dramatic fantasy environments and appealing characters for an exceptionally satisfying experience." That's a similar description we'd give to critical darlings
Zack & Wiki and
Sam & Max. Here's hoping
Bruiser enjoys the latter's commercial success (and not, unfortunately, the former's dearth in sales).
In addition to WiiWare, Steel Penny Games is also reportedly certified for Xbox Live Arcade titles.
Bruiser and Scratch is reportedly scheduled for a mid-2008 release. Nintendo's
WiiWare service is rumored to have a
March launch.
[Via
VideoGamer]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
GRANTED @ Jan 25th 2008 10:16AM
oh cool a puzzle game for the wii, new and exciting
Vidikron (FU) @ Jan 25th 2008 10:20AM
The screenshot looks good, and I'm willing to give this game a shot since it comes from ex-Naughty Dog devs. Those guys always put out quality stuff.
bm @ Jan 25th 2008 10:45AM
Hahaha oh wow. There isn't even -any- info on the game yet, and already granted is ready with his verdict? LOL
Let's be honest here, it being a puzzler, you don't have a single fucking clue what the game could be like. As opposed to the announcement of any new FPS where there are certainly no surprises (i.e. it'll be the same boring shit as always).
Get your troll on someplace else, kid.
Dustin @ Jan 25th 2008 10:22AM
Games like this are what really keeps me on a Wii for long periods of time.
And yes, Naughty Dog really knows how to pump out solid work, so I have faith!
Sain @ Jan 25th 2008 11:17AM
They are former employees of NaughtyDog. Naughtydog isn't making this game....
Psaakyrn @ Jan 25th 2008 10:37AM
And apparently adventure games also needs obtuse names. Le sigh.
Kree @ Jan 25th 2008 9:17PM
Amen to that, what's with all the uninspired names lately? Sam & Max becomes a success and then everyone immediately assumes that "Name & Name: Long and Unhelpful Subtitle" is better than a unique title.
StarFoxA @ Jan 25th 2008 11:11AM
I'm willing to give it a try, since it's developed by Naughty Dog.
mr mobius @ Jan 25th 2008 12:57PM
Sounds like it could be good. I'm still to buy Zack and Wiki though, although apparently it wasn't out until recently in the UK anyway.
On a side note, any word of N coming out as a wiiware title or a DS title? That game has became addictive again for the PC, and even though its simple premise, some levels are hell to complete.