Warren Spector envisions two more Disney Epic Mickey games

by Ben Gilbert { Nov 3rd 2009 at 10:50AM }

In the ongoing media blitz that Disney Epic Mickey (yes, it's really still named that) has been receiving over the past few weeks, the game's creative head Warren Spector has been decidedly candid. First, he spoke about the difference between the game's concept art and in-game graphics, then he discussed its roots on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, and just this week, in a talk with 1UP, he confirmed his hope that the game would spawn two more adventures.

One hitch – those games have yet to be approved by his new overlords at Disney. "In my head, I've got two more planned ... those games have not approved and who knows if we'll ever see them," he said. "I had three games planned for Deus Ex and you see where that got me." As far as other titles that Spector's Junction Point Studios were working on before being acquired over two years ago, Spector confirmed that Disney has officially dropped the lot of them. Wait, even Ninja Gold?! Yes, even Ninja Gold.

Gallery: Disney Epic Mickey

Tags: deus-ex, disney, disney-epic-mickey, disney-interactive, epic-mickey, junction-point-studios, ninja-gold, sequels, trilogy, warren-spector

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

CaramelZappa @ Nov 3rd 2009 10:55AM

Just make the first one good. Then, maybe, we can talk about sequels.

Brysonial the Bison @ Nov 3rd 2009 5:15PM

3 More? That That Thats INSANE! No Games Do THAT!

Marty @ Nov 3rd 2009 10:57AM

A trilogy... in games...? What'll they think of next?!

nofriendo @ Nov 3rd 2009 11:04AM

I remember when someone slipped me an Epic Mickey.

Oh wait, no I don't.

ChromeAlchemist @ Nov 3rd 2009 11:14AM

Rohipnol will do that to a man. Irish I take it?

Nigeria: Charmy Bee DF @ Nov 3rd 2009 11:15AM

Ninja Gold is an early Mega Drive game, I'm sure of it. Though if it isn't, then it should be.

Without any details, it already sounds like one of those Shinobi/Ninja Gaiden clones that were about during the late 80s, early 90s. I can't believe Disney dropped it.

Greyseal @ Nov 3rd 2009 11:30AM

Is this guy kidding? He releases some of the most disappointing screenshots in history, and has the nerve to keep talking about this project like it's going to transform the industry.

How about you get the first game right, and then we can worry about trilogies. Until then, you're just giving us Derek Smart flashbacks.

Ordeith @ Nov 3rd 2009 11:40AM

One for the PS3 and one for the 360?

Mr Khan @ Nov 3rd 2009 12:11PM

I'll agree that it's rather early to be talking about this (we don't want to bring in airs of Too Human here. Though Spector's got a much longer and better track record than Dyack), though it would be nice.

Problem is, the game's slated for Fall 2010 release. If the following games take any time at all to release, you're sliding into the next generation. My estimate is that all three will be out by holidays 2012 at the latest, and given the traditional 2-year dev life...

Mr Mobius - the wandering artist @ Nov 3rd 2009 1:09PM

It can end in the next generation. Doesn't all need to be for this generation to be a trilogy. Metroid Prime and Halo are two prime examples.

Heston @ Nov 3rd 2009 12:50PM

If movies can have crappy direct to DVD sequels, then games can have crappy direct to DLC sequels. Not that Disney would ever do that.

Mr Mobius - the wandering artist @ Nov 3rd 2009 1:03PM

One hurdle at a time. Get no1 close to perfect and then we'll talk.

bemaggg @ Nov 3rd 2009 1:25PM

Hmm.... announcing sequels is kinda spreading themselves thin. Now I feel like the end of Epic Mickey 1 will be cliff hanger... and not so much a stand alone game.

Hope they go different routes. (ie: epic donald, epic goofy, epic pluto or something to that effect)