Rumor: Space Channel 5 coming to Wii, other systems
by Kyle Orland 
{ Jan 25th 2008 at 3:30PM }
Between Nights and the upcoming Samba de Amigo, Sega seems pretty committed to remaking their classic franchises on the Wii. Soon there might be a third series to add to the list, as Japanese news site The Magic Box is reporting that Sega has announced Space Channel 5.0. The Wii remake of the stylish, rhythmic original will feature licensed songs from series fan Michael Jackson, according to the extremely brief report. The lack of detailed information and a Sega denial via IGN make us less than certain on the validity of this information, but we wouldn't be surprised (or sad) if this turns out to be true.
Don't own a Wii? Don't lose hope! In an interview with Wired, SC5 creator Tetsuya Mizuguchi hinted that he might be interested in bringing the Dreamcast game to modern download services, a la the upcoming Rez HD. "If I had a reason to remake Space Channel 5 on the new platforms, I will do that," Mizuguchi said. Of course, for that to work, he'd have to get the rights for the game back from Sega. Maybe if we all sing in unison the company will be convinced to make it happen.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
StarFoxA @ Jan 25th 2008 3:33PM
I would loathe dancing to Michael Jackson, considering what he is now.
Srayer @ Jan 25th 2008 3:43PM
So what if he's a mess now? He has an undeniably great body of past work as far as pop music is concerned.
Many artists are deeply flawed as human beings. That doesn't mean that their work should automatically be discounted.
Vegeta (aka Ska Oreo) @ Jan 25th 2008 5:06PM
agreed. Sure he's crazy now, but his music is still fucking awesome!!!
FidliousWong @ Jan 25th 2008 5:17PM
Michael Jackson has ALWAYS been crazy though. But as crazy as he has always been, he hasn't pulled a Britney yet. What do I mean? All of his striking out videos and songs, it's always been "fuck you, this is the way I am." Meanwhile, I saw the hilarious recent Britney video where she's essentially blaming everyone else for her crazy. Gotta love the moment she says she's trying to be a good mother...
playwhutyalike @ Jan 25th 2008 5:18PM
Yeah, you can blame Micheal's dad for how he is now. I watched a special on the Jackson 5 and little Mike seen a lot of things a 10 year old shouldn't see. Things like his brothers and his dad having sex with groupies right in front of him.
I have a couple of his albums (actual records) of his in my collection.
Thanks papa Jackson for being such a douche bag loser ass parent.
Fernando Rocker @ Jan 25th 2008 3:40PM
Yes, please. =)
ThornedVenom @ Jan 26th 2008 2:07AM
Did you change your name and avatar back? It feels as if a flux capacitator hit my head.
Flame360 @ Jan 26th 2008 10:23PM
Hey fernando whats ur wii number? mine is 8589-3321-3572-6740
McWeen @ Jan 25th 2008 3:41PM
I love Sega's DC era games. While they are busy doing re-releases how about an new Chu Chu Rocket on Wii-Ware or Xbox live.
McWeen @ Jan 25th 2008 3:45PM
WTF is with the multiposting?
Fernando Rocker @ Jan 25th 2008 3:53PM
Yeah, I know...
Fernando Rocker @ Jan 25th 2008 3:54PM
Yeah, I know...
McWeen @ Jan 25th 2008 3:41PM
I love Sega's DC era games. While they are busy doing re-releases how about an new Chu Chu Rocket on Wii-Ware or Xbox live.
McWeen @ Jan 25th 2008 3:42PM
I love Sega's DC era games. While they are busy doing re-releases how about an new Chu Chu Rocket on Wii-Ware or Xbox live.
McWeen @ Jan 25th 2008 3:44PM
I love Sega's DC era games. While they are busy doing re-releases how about an new Chu Chu Rocket on Wii-Ware or Xbox live.
BradyisOverrated @ Jan 25th 2008 4:03PM
Wow, I dont think Ive seen anything gayer on a video game system before.
a.j. @ Jan 25th 2008 4:13PM
right...cause talking about Tom Brady in your tag is so manly.
samfish @ Jan 25th 2008 4:04PM
If this is made official by Sega, I shall celebrate with Naked Ulala.
WiNG @ Jan 25th 2008 4:07PM
++++++++++++!
Fernando Rocker @ Jan 25th 2008 4:07PM
samfish
Do you have MSN or Yahoo or something? To exchange friend codes... you are cool!
rock_rules20@hotmail.com
FidliousWong @ Jan 25th 2008 4:26PM
Hell, Samfish, I'll do you better. I'll draw your naked Ulala, and Pudding. I'll leave Jaguar and Space Michael out of the image though. Don't think I could or would do it?
http://sheppyboy2000.deviantart.com/art/Sweet-Dreams-75508961
Also, Fernando, you might want to be careful dropping that info too easily. Especially considering how loathed you are to some people. That's like saying "Hey, sign this email up to gay dutch porn!"
Not that I would do that, just saying you should be a little more protective.
Fernando Rocker @ Jan 25th 2008 4:29PM
Naahh... not to worried about the spam... I have very effective antispam setiings... in fact, is very rare when I receie spam in mail (a lot of spam on the Junk mail, but I never look)
Shagittarius @ Jan 25th 2008 4:32PM
Fernando should expect mail from Kotex.com
Fernando Rocker @ Jan 25th 2008 4:44PM
Great Shagi! Now we can be Kotex pals =)
playwhutyalike @ Jan 25th 2008 5:21PM
Did somebody say "gay dutch porn?"
*blows load*
Mr.ESC @ Jan 25th 2008 6:08PM
So you have a good antispam eh? let's put that into a test.
olololololol.
Anyhow this is awesome,I always wanted to play Space Channel 5 but what I really want is a Sonic Adventure port or just a new one for the Wii.
samfish @ Jan 26th 2008 12:49AM
I don't have MSN, Fernando, but my Yahoo and AIM are both 'samfishX'.
Also!
Ha-*HA!* So you ARE Sheppy, FidliousWong!
ThornedVenom @ Jan 26th 2008 2:06AM
Even I know FidliousWong's identity (Sheppy). He revealed it weeks ago on a post.
sheppy2.0 @ Jan 27th 2008 6:01PM
Who is this Fidlious fellow pretending to be me?!?
Just kidding. Secret came out on the podcast when Fidlious got his b-b-b-brush with fame so I couldn't exactly hide it anymore.
samfish @ Jan 27th 2008 8:09PM
Ahh, I see. I listen to about every other podcast because I suck like that so I missed it.
...I wonder if I've ever had a brush with fame?
windex @ Jan 25th 2008 4:29PM
I wish they'd just bring the original PSO Ep1&2 to the PSP already.
Shagittarius @ Jan 25th 2008 4:29PM
I think I just threw up a little in my mouth.
Sidepocket @ Jan 25th 2008 7:02PM
I am SHAG! ALL MY GAMES MUST HAVE BLOOD AND TITS, AND INVOLVE SHOOTING IN THEM TO CONFIRM MY MASCULINITY! REASON BEING: I CANNOT TELL BY JUST LOOKING BETWEEN MY LEGS!
Shagittarius @ Jan 25th 2008 7:16PM
You can't tell a good game by looking between your legs either.
mr nimblewick @ Jan 25th 2008 9:11PM
That's the difference between you and me, Shag.
emi3race @ Jan 25th 2008 4:32PM
oooh maybe they'll chalk up Jet Set/Grind Radio too!
Superstar90 @ Jan 25th 2008 10:53PM
OMG, I would cry and then explode and my eyes would still cry. Then I would buy it :D
Imagine spray-painting with the wii-mote.
jsn @ Jan 25th 2008 4:32PM
UHGGGG......
zero2dash @ Jan 25th 2008 4:34PM
Yay for more ports on the Wii!
Next gen with old gen FTL
Mr Khan @ Jan 25th 2008 5:02PM
More or less how i feel.
Its a port, Boo
But its fuckin' Space Channel 5. The more love that Space Channel 5 can spread, the better it is for all the world
Kinda like Okami port and Samba Di Amigo remake, these games being ported can only be a good thing, although they could've spent resources on something new
Mr.ESC @ Jan 25th 2008 6:11PM
If this was a ubisoft/Ea port I would totally agree but this is effing SEGA and the game is just now old enough to be a classic and be ported.
Hell this game was released when I was 10.
ThornedVenom @ Jan 26th 2008 2:08AM
With the Wii, all your ports are belong to us.
t_m @ Jan 26th 2008 7:04AM
I'd be very happy if the Wii became a haven for old classic and underappreciated games. (though i think it could be more)
I want Morrowind, Deus Ex, lots of dreamcast games, all the old lucasarts adventure games, psychonauts, beyond good and evil, Parapa and Um Jammy, and any other classic games.
SOme new games would be nice too... ;-)
Anticrawl @ Jan 25th 2008 5:49PM
Terrible rumor considering the guy said he's to scared to develope on the Wii because he doesn't think his games are good enough to compete for game sales with Nintendo. Basically until this guy grows some balls or gains some sort of confidence in his own work we will never see his games.
Kyattsuai @ Jan 25th 2008 6:21PM
One glance at my avatar should let you know how f'n elated I am about this news.
VERY MUCH SO
LiK @ Jan 25th 2008 6:23PM
i enjoyed both games, except for Michael Jackson's appearance... *shudders*
Lijik @ Jan 25th 2008 9:03PM
Dear Sega:
This is cool and all, but really I'd much rather see you guys make an update to Ristar or Moonwalker. Be sure to bring your A team to do Ristar, and I really dont care about who you bring on to make Moonwalker just make sure Wacko Jacko is involved in designing the game. That's really all that game will need to be Triple-A material.
Perfectly aware you're never going to read this,
Lijik
Flame360 @ Jan 26th 2008 10:44PM
Yeah ;)