Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Disney Interactive down $54 million in Q2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/08/disney-interactive-down-54-million-in-q2/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/08/disney-interactive-down-54-million-in-q2/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/05/08/disney-interactive-down-54-million-in-q2/#comments By the end of the second quarter of its fiscal year, Disney Interactive was once again the media conglomerate's only unprofitable sector, reporting a $54 million operating income (read: pre-tax) loss for the three month period ending March 31, 2013. This is, however, a 22 percent year-over-year improvement when compared to Q2 2012's reported operating income loss of $70 million.

Disney contributes the loss to "growth at our Japan mobile business from a licensing agreement that started in February 2012 and lower acquisition accounting expense at our social games business." No mention is made of Junction Point Studios, which Disney closed in January after lackluster sales of Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two, or of the company's forthcoming game/toy platform Disney Infinity.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsDisneydisney-infinityDisney-InteractiveEpic-Mickey-2financialsjunction-point-studiosmicrosoftnintendopcplaystationplaystation-vitaps3Q2Q2-2013vitawii-uxboxWed, 08 May 2013 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Closure for Spector: 'Junction Point had a good eight year run']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/05/closure-for-spector-junction-point-had-a-good-eight-year-run/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/05/closure-for-spector-junction-point-had-a-good-eight-year-run/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/05/closure-for-spector-junction-point-had-a-good-eight-year-run/#comments In an interview with GI.biz, Warren Spector says he has no regrets in the decision to sell his Junction Point studio to Disney in 2007. "Being part of Disney had its ups and downs - what doesn't? - but the last seven years gave me the very best experiences of my professional Life. Seriously. The very, very best. The opposite is true, too, but let's not go there. I want to remember only the good times."

As for the studio's eventual closure and uneven commercial success, Spector had this to say: "I don't really understand it, but it is what it is. Junction Point had a good eight year run. We built a great team. We worked on a bunch of cool stuff, even if a lot of it didn't see the light of day (Sleeping Giants... Ninja Gold... some other stuff I can't talk about). And we shipped two triple-A titles which, Metacritic notwithstanding, sold better than any games I've ever worked on and about which I received more - and more heartfelt - fan mail than I've ever received. I'm good with all that."

Spector founded Junction Point Studios in 2005. It's best known for producing two Epic Mickey games, the most recent release selling 529,000 copies in the US according to NDP data released in late-January 2013. On the same day the aforementioned sales figures were revealed, Disney shuttered the studio.

JoystiqClosure for Spector: 'Junction Point had a good eight year run' originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 05 Apr 2013 23:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>disney-interactiveepic-mickey-2junction-pointmicrosoftnintendoplaystationplaystation-vitaps3vitawarren-spectorwiiwii-uxboxFri, 05 Apr 2013 23:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Epic Mickey 2 finds the power of Vita this year [update]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/18/epic-mickey-2-finds-the-power-of-vita-this-year/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/18/epic-mickey-2-finds-the-power-of-vita-this-year/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/18/epic-mickey-2-finds-the-power-of-vita-this-year/#comments Epic Mickey 2 coming to VitaDisney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two hasn't performed as well as Disney might have wanted from such a gigantic effort. The PlayStation Vita port announced by Disney's Twitter feed for UK movie news should help at least a little. And probably at most a little.

There's no firm date, though the port is due "later this year," Disney says. This is the first handheld version of Epic Mickey 2; the game launched in November alongside a separate 3DS game, Power of Illusion.

Update: A PlayStation Blog post confirms the port, at least for the UK. The Vita version will include touchscreen painting, tilt controls for racing, and online co-op.

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Of course, you might feel you're worth that and quite a bit more. If so, you could always plump for Epic Mickey 2 on Wii at $11.99, or Darksiders 2 on PS3 or Xbox 360 at $14.99.

Update: As you eagle-eyed commenters spotted, Professor Layton and Miracle Mask, which was sold out at the time of writing, is available once more at $14.99. Also going at $14.99 is Pokémon Black/White 2.

JoystiqPaper Mario $20, Kid Icarus $15, Darksiders 2 $15 at BestBuy.com [update: moar!] originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 15 Feb 2013 11:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsbest-buydarksiders-2epic-mickey-2kid-icarus-uprisingmicrosoftnintendopaper-mario-sticker-starplaystationps3wiixboxFri, 15 Feb 2013 11:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Warren Spector dials back the panic in DICE speech]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/07/warren-spector-dials-back-the-panic-in-dice-speech/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/07/warren-spector-dials-back-the-panic-in-dice-speech/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/07/warren-spector-dials-back-the-panic-in-dice-speech/#comments Warren Spector says he'll and we'll survive the current industry chaosThe recently unemployed Warren Spector, former head of Disney's shuttered Junction Point Studio, dialed back the panic today at DICE. He's looking toward the future, and the industry's direction overall. The "57.33"-year-old legend (he hates that term) took the long view in his speech about an aging industry, having lived through many "sky is falling" scenarios.

"I have seen so much chaos in the last 35 years," said Spector. "This may seem like an especially chaotic time, a uniquely tumultuous time, but really not so much. A lot of us here lived through when the 'end of arcades' meant the end of games, when the 'end of Atari' meant the end of games, when the PC supplanted the Apple II as the primary gaming platform - that was the end of games."

He went on: "We've lived through a lot of changes and we'll live through whatever changes we have to deal with now. Chaos is where we live as video game developers. If you can't deal with that, go work in a bank ... no, wait, don't work in a bank. Go work somewhere else."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dice-2013epic-mickey-2warren-spectorThu, 07 Feb 2013 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Report: Disney video game division lays off 50 employees]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/30/report-disney-video-game-division-lays-off-50-employees/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/30/report-disney-video-game-division-lays-off-50-employees/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/30/report-disney-video-game-division-lays-off-50-employees/#comments Separate from the closure of Warren Spector's Junction Point Studios, the developers of the Epic Mickey series, 50 more employees reportedly lost their jobs at Disney Interactive yesterday, according to the LA Times. The paper's source is "a knowledgeable person not authorized to discuss the matter publicly."

Disney Interactive Studios endured huge layoffs across 2011, including the closure of Split/Second developer Black Rock. We've reached out to Disney Interactive Studios for comment on today's report.

We learned yesterday Epic Mickey 2 sold 529,000 copies in the US during 2012, with that return on investment certainly sealing the deal on Junction Point's closure. Since then, Epic Mickey creator and Junction Point founder Warren Spector posted a public goodbye to his studio on Facebook, which we've printed in full after the break.

Spector was effusive in his farewell to Junction Point, saying he's rarely worked with a "team more dedicated or harder working." While he noted the games "polarized" critics and fans, Spector said he's never been part of anything as deeply touching as his Epic Mickey series.

Will the man behind Deus Ex be back? "Let just say, now it's time to move to the next adventure," Spector wrote. "I honestly don't know what that will be yet, so don't ask."

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JoystiqReport: Disney video game division lays off 50 employees originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 30 Jan 2013 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Disney's multiplatform Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two sold 529,000 units over November and December of 2012 in the United States, according to new data provided by the NPD group. Joystiq was also informed that sales of Epic Mickey 2, plus Nintendo 3DS title Disney Epic Mickey: The Power of Illusion, across North America reached 695,000 units over the same period. An unconfirmed report previously pegged Epic Mickey 2's sales at 270,000 copies.

Disney Epic Mickey developer Junction Point Studios was closed today, with the House of Mouse noting it was due to an ongoing effort to address fast-evolving gaming platforms and the marketplace.

Junction Point was the last studio standing of Disney's previous attempt to break into the triple-A "core" market, with many studios lost along the way, including the critically acclaimed Pure and Split/Second developer Black Rock Studios. Disney has readjusted its sights and is now developing Disney Infinity.

JoystiqDisney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two life-to-date sales 529K in US originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>disneyDisney-Interactivedsepic-mickey-2junction-pointjunction-point-studioslayoffsmicrosoftnintendonpdplaystationps3wiiwii-uxboxTue, 29 Jan 2013 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Disney closes Epic Mickey developer Junction Point]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/29/disney-closes-junction-point/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/29/disney-closes-junction-point/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/29/disney-closes-junction-point/#comments Report Epic Mickey 2 sold 270k copies in North America by end of 2012Warren Spector's Junction Point studio, developer of Epic Mickey and Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two, was shuttered today by Disney. In a statement provided to Joystiq, Disney states that the move is part of its ongoing effort to address the fast-evolving gaming platforms and marketplace.

"It was with much sadness that we informed our teams today of changes to our Games organization, which include the closure of Junction Point Studios," a Disney spokesperson informed us. "We're extremely grateful to Warren Spector and the Junction Point team for their creative contributions to Disney with Disney Epic Mickey and Disney Epic Mickey 2."

Disney's Epic Mickey 2 was a critical and commercial failure for the company, reportedly selling 270,000 copies in North America by the end of last year.

Update: New information provided places Epic Mickey 2 sales at 529,000 copies in US since November 2012 launch.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>epic-mickey-2junction-pointlayoffsmicrosoftnintendoplaystationps3wiiwii-uxboxTue, 29 Jan 2013 11:43:00 EST<![CDATA[Report: Epic Mickey 2 sold 270K copies in North America last year]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/16/report-epic-mickey-2-sold-270k-copies-in-north-america-last-yea/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/16/report-epic-mickey-2-sold-270k-copies-in-north-america-last-yea/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/01/16/report-epic-mickey-2-sold-270k-copies-in-north-america-last-yea/#comments Report Epic Mickey 2 sold 270k copies in North America by end of 2012Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two reportedly sold 270,000 copies in North America by the end of last year, around a million fewer than its Wii-only predecessor in roughly the same amount of time post-release. That's according to the LA Times, which reports it learned the figure from a person with access to recent NPD data.

Epic Mickey, released in November 2010, reportedly sold 1.3 million copies by the close of that year. If accurate, Epic Mickey 2's sales represent a commercial plummet for the series, despite the sequel coming to PS3, Xbox 360, and Wii U last year in addition to the Wii, not to mention the 700 or so people who worked on the game.

In a recent interview, Epic Mickey creator Warren Spector showed plenty of interest in continuing his series, saying "there are plenty of stories still to tell about Wasteland and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and Mickey Mouse." Going by these figures, Disney might not share his enthusiasm.

Update: New information provided places Epic Mickey 2 sales at 529,000 copies in US since November 2012 launch.

JoystiqReport: Epic Mickey 2 sold 270K copies in North America last year originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 Jan 2013 09:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>disneyepic-mickey-2junction-point-studiosmicrosoftnintendonpdnpd-decembernpd-december-2012playstationps3wiiwii-uxboxWed, 16 Jan 2013 09:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Warren Spector would love to see more Epic Mickey games]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/20/warren-spector-would-love-to-see-more-epic-mickey-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/20/warren-spector-would-love-to-see-more-epic-mickey-games/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/20/warren-spector-would-love-to-see-more-epic-mickey-games/#comments Warren Spector wants to make more Epic Mickey gamesWarren Spector, the (mad)man behind Disney's Epic Mickey, would like to continue making games in the series, he tells Red Bull for some reason. He and the development team at Junction Point have troves of ideas for follow-ups:

"I'd love to see the Disney Epic Mickey series continue - there are plenty of stories still to tell about Wasteland and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and Mickey Mouse," Spector says. "I'd love to see some Oswald games, where he's on his own. He deserves a shot at solo stardom. Then there are the 'duck' games - Donald, Scrooge, etc. - that are just waiting to be made. And a bunch of us at Junction Point have thoughts about Goofy and the Gremlins and a hundred others."

More than just wanting to create one extra game, Spector says there is enough material in the past 80 years of Disney history to make 80 more Epic Mickey games.

"I should probably keep some secrets, but I'd love to do something with all the rejected versions of Tinkerbell [from Peter Pan] we saw in the archives - I think fans would get a huge kick out of that."

Yes, Spector retains this enthusiasm even after our review of Epic Mickey 2.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>disneyepic-mickey-2microsoftnintendoplaystationps3warren-spectorwiiwii-uxboxThu, 20 Dec 2012 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Exclusive Epic Mickey 2 PS3 hardware bundles at Target]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/04/exclusive-epic-mickey-2-ps3-hardware-bundles-at-target/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/04/exclusive-epic-mickey-2-ps3-hardware-bundles-at-target/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/04/exclusive-epic-mickey-2-ps3-hardware-bundles-at-target/#comments A new PS3 bundle available only at Target gets you the system and Move controller you'll need to play J.S. Joust (assuming the Sportsfriends Kickstarter is a success!) and throws in Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Illusion for good measure.

The $300 bundle comes with a 250GB PS3, a copy of the game, a Move, a Navigation Controller, a PS Eye camera, and 30 days of PlayStation Plus. We didn't find Epic Mickey 2 to be strong enough to anchor a bundle, but the character is at least more recognizable than, say, Infamous guy.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bundleepic-mickey-2moveplaystationps3targetTue, 04 Dec 2012 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Disney Epic Mickey 2 - The Power of Two review: Of mice and meh]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/21/disney-epic-mickey-2-the-power-of-two-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/21/disney-epic-mickey-2-the-power-of-two-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/21/disney-epic-mickey-2-the-power-of-two-review/#comments Keep track of all of Joystiq's Wii U launch coverage on our Wii U hub page!

When an earthquake rattles the denizens of Wasteland, a melancholic dumping ground for Disney creations long forgotten, the Mad Doctor emerges with evil mustache intact - but a nicer public act. He's changed his tune, he says and sings, convincing all within earshot that he's due for a second chance. And never mind that he just burst forth from the earth on a gigantic robot, just as the town broke in half. That's no cause for suspicion, surely.

Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two is something of a second chance for Junction Point's series, at least to my mind. The first game was tinged with a strange sadness as it caught up with characters discarded by their creators, though what empathy there was came in cutscenes more often than play. Mechanically, Mickey Mouse's house wasn't in order.

The sequel promises an improved camera, more elaborate choices, a musical flair, a playable partnership with Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, and the same exquisite appreciation and restoration of Disney's dusty history. Sadly, these claims of a better game are about as believable as the Mad Doctor's sudden turnaround, and Epic Mickey 2 slides into mediocrity after just a few steps.

Gallery: Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two (Wii U)

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JoystiqDisney Epic Mickey 2 - The Power of Two review: Of mice and meh originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 21 Nov 2012 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two teaches players about Disney history, friendship and how fun it is to throw paint around your parent's house. Remember kids, popular fantasy teaches us to enter magic worlds by crawling in a wardrobe, following large strangers, or throwing paint everywhere.

JoystiqEpic Mickey 2 trailer shows another messy way to enter magical worlds originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Disney-Interactiveepic-mickey-2junction-point-studiosmicrosoftnintendoplaystationps3wiiwii-uxboxThu, 15 Nov 2012 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Disney Epic Mickey 2 demo available on XBLM, PSN]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/06/disney-epic-mickey-2-demo-available-on-xblm-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/06/disney-epic-mickey-2-demo-available-on-xblm-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/06/disney-epic-mickey-2-demo-available-on-xblm-psn/#comments Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two is available now for a test drive on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The demo has players taking control of Mickey, experiencing some early levels of the game, along with some Oswald co-op abilities.

The game will be available November 18 on all major platforms, including Wii U. The same date goes for the 3DS game, Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion.

Gallery: Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two (Wii U)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>demodisneyDisney-Interactiveepic-mickey-2microsoftplaystationps3xboxTue, 06 Nov 2012 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Spector still wants Epic Mickey HD, needs your help]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/17/spector-still-wants-epic-mickey-hd-needs-your-help/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/17/spector-still-wants-epic-mickey-hd-needs-your-help/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/17/spector-still-wants-epic-mickey-hd-needs-your-help/#comments Warren Spector, long-term industry survivor and creative director of Disney's Junction Point Studios, still wants to do a high definition version of Wii-exclusive Epic Mickey for other consoles.

"It's been about four or five days since I've asked to get that project greenlit. It's not my call to make. I can't even tell you how much I want to see the first game with all the enhancements and improvements we've made on Xbox 360 and PS3," Spector told us today at Gamescom. "Just have all of your readers send emails to Disney corporation and say: 'Warren should make this game.'"

Spector told us there are two things he very much wants: "I want to make a duck game and I want to see Epic Mickey on next-gen platforms."

But this is Warren Spector we're talking about. Can't he just wave a magical paintbrush and make his dreams come true? He may not have his duck game, but he's got his duck comic.

"There's only so much clout," he admitted. "When you're talking about the kind of money games cost now, there's only so much you can do."

Well, what we can do is just slide the Disney Twitter over to you fine folks reading and you can decide whether to let them know if you want Epic Mickey on HD consoles.

JoystiqSpector still wants Epic Mickey HD, needs your help originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 17 Aug 2012 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Oswald isn't just a lucky rabbit in Epic Mickey 2 - he owns one of the best inventions we've ever seen, a remote control that turns foe into friend. If only we had that back in middle school! We could've avoided so many swirlies.

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The Walt Disney Company saw the largest earnings in the company's history for the quarter ending June 30, which is all sunshine and lollipops until you get down to the interactive (games) division. A year after gutting nearly all its core projects - and shuttering all core studios except Epic Mickey studio Junction Point (under the protection of Warren Spector) - the interactive division is the only part of the conglomerate operating at a loss.

Sales during the quarter were down 22 percent from the same period last year to $196 million, with an operating loss of $42 million, which is better than the $86 million loss last year. The improvement is thanks to social games. The company is still in an "ongoing shift from console games to social and other interactive platforms."

There is one exception to that: Junction Point's Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two, which will be available this November. Hopefully, sales of the sequel will let the House of Mouse continue to show leniency toward Junction Point.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>disneyDisney-Interactiveepic-mickey-2fy-2012junction-pointjunction-point-studiosq3Wed, 08 Aug 2012 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Epic Mickey 2 dev diary expounds on storytelling in a Disney universe]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/24/epic-mickey-2-dev-diary-expounds-on-storytelling-in-a-disney-uni/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/24/epic-mickey-2-dev-diary-expounds-on-storytelling-in-a-disney-uni/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/24/epic-mickey-2-dev-diary-expounds-on-storytelling-in-a-disney-uni/#comments Epic Mickey 2 dev diary expounds upon storytelling in a Disney universe
Marv Wolfman - a Marvel and DC comics alumni and not to be confused with an actual wolf man - is working with developer Junction Point Studios as a writing consultant on its upcoming adventure through forgotten nostalgia, Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two.

From the dev diary above, everyone at the studio seems pretty jazzed about the partnership, which is understandable considering that Wolfman was responsible for creating iconic characters like Black Cat, Blade, Starfire, Cyborg, and Tim Drake. He also helped launch the Crisis on Infinite Earths comic series, which any comic fan will tell you was a pretty big deal.

Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two is coming to the Xbox 360, PS3, Wii in November.

JoystiqEpic Mickey 2 dev diary expounds on storytelling in a Disney universe originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 24 Jul 2012 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you missed out on the first Epic Mickey game, you may feel a bit lost regarding the events of the sequel, Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two. We've got this story trailer to bring you up to speed.

JoystiqEpic Mickey 2: The Power of a Story Trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 20 Jul 2012 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>epic-mickey-2junction-point-studiosmicrosoftnintendoplaystationps3storywiixboxFri, 20 Jul 2012 23:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Epic Mickey 2 also coming to PC and Mac on Nov. 18]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/13/epic-mickey-2-also-coming-to-pc-and-mac-on-nov-18/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/13/epic-mickey-2-also-coming-to-pc-and-mac-on-nov-18/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/13/epic-mickey-2-also-coming-to-pc-and-mac-on-nov-18/#comments The plan is for Disney's Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two to launch on Xbox 360, PS3 with Move, Wii, PC and Mac on November 18, Junction Point founder Warren Spector said today at San Diego Comic-Con. The launch date was previously confirmed for consoles alone, including the 3DS tie-in title, Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Illusion, which is also slated to drop on November 18.

The Power of Illusion will pay homage to forgotten and rejected gaming features, drawing inspiration from 16-bit graphics and the 1990 Sega game, Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse.

Spector said it was "totally dumb" that he had none of the characters speak in the first Epic Mickey, and he's rectifying that by having characters not only talk, but sing in Epic Mickey 2. Actor Cary Elwes (The Princess Bride, Robin Hood: Men in Tights) voices Gus, while Frank Welker (Nibbler in Futurama, at least one character in every cartoon you ever loved) plays Oswald the Lucky Rabbit.

Epic Mickey 2 is mature on a level comparable to one of Spector's earlier titles, Deus Ex, backed up by the fact that 54 percent of Epic Mickey players were 18 or older, he said.

A second iteration of the Epic Mickey digital graphic novel series, penned by comic veteran Peter David (The Incredible Hulk, Spider-Man 2099), is due out this fall.

JoystiqEpic Mickey 2 also coming to PC and Mac on Nov. 18 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 13 Jul 2012 18:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>disneyepic-mickey-2junction-point-studiosmacmicrosoftmovenintendopcpeter-davidplaystationps3sdcc-2012warren-spectorwiiwii-uxboxFri, 13 Jul 2012 18:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Warren Spector: 'Ultraviolence' in games going too far]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/15/warren-spector-ultraviolence-in-games-going-too-far/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/15/warren-spector-ultraviolence-in-games-going-too-far/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/15/warren-spector-ultraviolence-in-games-going-too-far/#comments Warren Spector Ultraviolence becoming a problem in gamesEpic Mickey producer Warren Spector had only a limited view of E3 from within meeting rooms, but he still saw plenty of gruesome violence. "The ultraviolence has to stop," Spector told GI.biz. "We have to stop loving it. I just don't believe in the effects argument at all, but I do believe that we are fetishizing violence, and now in some cases actually combining it with an adolescent approach to sexuality. I just think it's in bad taste. Ultimately I think it will cause us trouble."

Spector said he left Eidos in 2004 because of the over-the-top violence he saw overwhelming that company's lineup. "We've gone too far," he said. "The slow-motion blood spurts, the impalement by deadly assassins, the knives, shoulders, elbows to the throat. You know, Deus Ex had its moments of violence, but they were designed - whether they succeeded or not I can't say - but they were designed to make you uncomfortable, and I don't see that happening now." To call Spector's newer efforts "Mickey Mouse games" would be taken as a compliment in multiple ways, we expect.

The other troubling trend Spector saw is an increased emphasis on non-game apps at E3, including services like Netflix. "When the games are the least interesting part, there's a problem."

JoystiqWarren Spector: 'Ultraviolence' in games going too far originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 15 Jun 2012 10:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3-2012epic-mickey-2junction-point-studiosviolencewarren-spectorFri, 15 Jun 2012 10:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Epic Mickey 2 paints a launch date of November 18 [Update: Platforms]]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/05/epic-mickey-2-paints-a-launch-date-of-november-18/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/05/epic-mickey-2-paints-a-launch-date-of-november-18/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/06/05/epic-mickey-2-paints-a-launch-date-of-november-18/#comments Epic Mickey 2 paints a launch date of November 18
Epic Mickey 2: The Power of 2 is due out on November 18, Disney Interactive Media Group announced today.

The above trailer comes straight out of E3, magically transported to computer screens around the globe. It features Oswald, Mickey, a baby, a movie-announcer-voiced narrator and, most importantly of all, friendship.

Update: Epic Mickey 2: The Power of 2 is hitting all of its platforms -- Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii -- on that November 18 launch date, Disney clarified for us.

Gallery: Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two (E3 2012)

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Epic Mickey's first foray was a Wii-exclusive affair. This time around, Junction Point is bringing Mickey's epic-ness to what it's calling "next-gen consoles." We might call them "7-year-old consoles," but, well, Mickey's best bud is from 1920, so we can appreciate the anachronism at play here.

JoystiqEpic Mickey 2 and 'The Power of Next Gen' originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 16 May 2012 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsepic-mickey-2gameplayjunction-pointjunction-point-studiosmicrosoftnintendoplaystationps3wiixboxWed, 16 May 2012 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Report: Epic Mickey 2 making a splash on PC and Mac]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/30/report-epic-mickey-2-making-a-splash-on-pc-and-mac/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/30/report-epic-mickey-2-making-a-splash-on-pc-and-mac/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/30/report-epic-mickey-2-making-a-splash-on-pc-and-mac/#comments In addition to debuts on the Xbox 360 and PS3, and a 3DS spinoff, Epic Mickey: The Power of Two is apparently taking a steamboat ride to the PC and Mac. During a London preview event, Junction Point representatives told GameSpy that PC and Mac versions were planned.

We were able to check out the upcoming sequel at a recent Disney event -- all of our coverage can be seen through this handy link. We suggest you check out the prototype Wii controllers because oh man they are so adorable!

We've contacted Disney to confirm the PC and Mac ports. Stay tuned.

JoystiqReport: Epic Mickey 2 making a splash on PC and Mac originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>disneyDisney-Interactiveepic-mickey-2junction-pointjunction-point-studiosmacpcFri, 30 Mar 2012 16:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion confirmed for 3DS by Nintendo Power]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/24/disney-epic-mickey-power-of-illusion-confirmed-for-3ds-by-ninte/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/24/disney-epic-mickey-power-of-illusion-confirmed-for-3ds-by-ninte/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/24/disney-epic-mickey-power-of-illusion-confirmed-for-3ds-by-ninte/#commentsDuring all the Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two pre-announcement kerfuffle this week, we caught wind of a supposed 3DS version that, until now, has gone unmentioned by Disney Interactive. While we've still yet to receive an official announcement, Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion has appeared on the cover of the April issue of Nintendo Power, which is close enough for us.

Dreamrift, the studio formed by Henry Hatsworth alumni that brought us Monster Tale, is listed as Power of Illusion's developer in an online preview of the cover story. The article also lists the game's release window as Fall 2012, indicating a concurrent launch with The Power of Two. Nothing else is currently known, but we're hoping Power of Illusion gets some adorable accessories like its console cousin.

JoystiqDisney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion confirmed for 3DS by Nintendo Power originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 24 Mar 2012 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsDisney-InteractiveDreamriftEpic-Mickey-2epic-mickey-power-of-illusionhenry-hatsworthmonster-talenintendopower-of-illusionSat, 24 Mar 2012 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[How the power of 700 goes into one Epic Mickey 2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/23/how-the-power-of-700-goes-into-one-epic-mickey-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/23/how-the-power-of-700-goes-into-one-epic-mickey-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/23/how-the-power-of-700-goes-into-one-epic-mickey-2/#comments Warren Spector recently told GamesIndustry.biz that over 700 people worldwide were working on his next game, which of course turned out to be Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two. To us, that seemed unfathomably vast -- it's larger than Capcom's estimate for Resident Evil 6 by 100 heads. So, in order to get a handle on it, we asked Spector how that roster breaks down.

"'Breakdown' is a good word for it, actually," he joked. "The internal team size at Junction Point is about the same as it was on the first game. To have any chance [with an AAA game] -- I'm not saying we did succeed or will succeed, that's for you guys to decide -- you need 150-200 people these days. You just can't do it with less."

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JoystiqHow the power of 700 goes into one Epic Mickey 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>epic-mickey-2junction-point-studiosmicrosoftmovenintendoplaystationps3warren-spectorwiixboxFri, 23 Mar 2012 17:00:00 EST<![CDATA[The power of inclusion in Epic Mickey 2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/23/the-power-of-inclusion-in-epic-mickey-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/23/the-power-of-inclusion-in-epic-mickey-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/23/the-power-of-inclusion-in-epic-mickey-2/#comments In retrospect, it's obvious that Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two would be a musical. It's the natural path toward making the Disneyest thing possible, and that's where Junction Point creative director Warren Spector's interests lie. Before I played a demo, I and other press were presented with a cutscene setting up the story.

The Mad Doctor makes a dramatic return to Os Town, amidst rumbling earthquakes (thanks for physically making my seat rumble in the theater, Disney), claiming to be reformed and seeking a hero to help him save the people from some unknown calamity.

And all this claiming and seeking is done in song. "Help ME, help YOU!" he sing-talks in heavily accented English. It works to convince Oswald to join him, and it worked to convince me that Warren Spector is all about the principles of Disney. I guess I didn't need much convincing there anyway.

Gallery: Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two (360/PS3)

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JoystiqThe power of inclusion in Epic Mickey 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>disney-epic-mickey-2-the-power-of-twoEpic-Mickey-2junction-point-studiosmicrosoftmovenintendoplaystationps3warren-spectorwiixboxFri, 23 Mar 2012 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Look at these adorable Epic Mickey 2 Wii controller prototypes]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/23/look-at-these-adorable-epic-mickey-2-wii-controller-prototypes/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/23/look-at-these-adorable-epic-mickey-2-wii-controller-prototypes/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/23/look-at-these-adorable-epic-mickey-2-wii-controller-prototypes/#comments You may not get HD graphics if you stick with the Wii for Epic Mickey 2, but you will have the opportunity to experience a more tactile verisimilitude. During a preview event for the sequel, Junction Point showed off prototypes for two new Nunchuk controllers based on in-game items.

The first is an updated version of PDP's "Paintbrush Chuk" accessory, designed to mimic Mickey's paintbrush. The new version has the Epic Mickey 2 logo and a glowing blue paint blob at the end of the brush. The second, and inexplicably more desirable of the two, is a Nunchuk based on Oswald's remote device, silver and boxy. It's like a literal "Wii Remote" (except, of course, it's a Nunchuk attached to an existing Wii Remote).

Being that these were both prototypes, and the game hadn't even technically been officially announced yet, there weren't any details to be had about pricing or availability. We'll keep you updated, because these silly controllers are fun.

Gallery: Epic Mickey 2 controllers (Wii)

JoystiqLook at these adorable Epic Mickey 2 Wii controller prototypes originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Wait, there's a second Epic Mickey game? It's got colors! And a second dude (Oswald)! And ... did we mention colors? Go grab a friend and watch this together.

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JoystiqEpic Mickey 2: The Power of Two's debut trailer is all about togetherness originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>disneydisney-interactiveepic-mickey-2junction-point-studiosmicrosoftmovenintendoplaystationps3wiixboxFri, 23 Mar 2012 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Epic Mickey 2 on PS3 supports Move, but no Kinect on Xbox]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/23/epic-mickey-2-on-ps3-supports-move-but-no-kinect-on-xbox/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/23/epic-mickey-2-on-ps3-supports-move-but-no-kinect-on-xbox/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/23/epic-mickey-2-on-ps3-supports-move-but-no-kinect-on-xbox/#comments The first Epic Mickey made extensive use of the Wii Remote's pointer, to control the direction of Mickey's paint and thinner. The PS3 version of Epic Mickey 2 will use the PlayStation Move accessory to replicate that experience, though I was unable to see this functionality in my hands-on demo this week.

The Move support is optional, however -- you're free to control Mickey's paintbrush with the right analog stick of the DualShock 3 as well. The regular controller even retains a bit of motion control, allowing you to shake the DualShock to do a spin attack.

Junction Point reps told me that Kinect support wouldn't be part of the Xbox 360 version, so don't expect to wave a real paintbrush around.

Gallery: Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two (360/PS3)

JoystiqEpic Mickey 2 on PS3 supports Move, but no Kinect on Xbox originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>epic-mickey-2junction-point-studiosmoveplaystationps3Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[See Epic Mickey 2 in motion and in Warren Spector's words]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/22/see-epic-mickey-2-in-motion-and-in-warren-spectors-words/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/22/see-epic-mickey-2-in-motion-and-in-warren-spectors-words/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/22/see-epic-mickey-2-in-motion-and-in-warren-spectors-words/#comments
In the foreground of this video, you see Warren Spector talking about Oswald's role in Epic Mickey 2, and his enthusiasm for musicals; in the background, you can see footage of the new game for the first time. The two elements cooperate, just like Mickey and Oswald.

JoystiqSee Epic Mickey 2 in motion and in Warren Spector's words originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Disney-Interactiveepic-mickey-2junction-pointmicrosoftnintendoplaystationps3warren-spectorwiixboxThu, 22 Mar 2012 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Epic Mickey 2 coming to 3DS, along with 'classic' 2D game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/20/rumor-epic-mickey-2-coming-to-3ds-along-with-classic-2d-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/20/rumor-epic-mickey-2-coming-to-3ds-along-with-classic-2d-game/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/20/rumor-epic-mickey-2-coming-to-3ds-along-with-classic-2d-game/#comments Some kind of "presentation" of Epic Mickey 2 will occur next week, according to a tweet from France's Nintendo Magazine. Being a Nintendo magazine, the publication specifically highlights a 3DS version called "Power of Illusion" - a name that recalls classic Mickey games like World of Illusion and Castle of Illusion. The tweet also points to a "classic" 2D game that will be shown during next week's event, but stops short of providing any actual details.

A sequel to 2010's Epic Mickey has been rumored for some time, to the extent that box art for the game has even been bandied about by a marketing survey. Warren Spector's Junction Point Studios, the development house behind Epic Mickey, was hit by layoffs last January after the Wii-exclusive title launched, likely due to massive losses in Disney's interactive (read: games) department.

Update: Disney Interactive declined to comment, saying it had "no information to share at this time."

JoystiqRumor: Epic Mickey 2 coming to 3DS, along with 'classic' 2D game originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Mar 2012 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsdisneydisney-interactivedisney-interactive-studiosepic-mickey-2europe-leaks-everythingfrancejunction-pointjunction-point-studiosnintendopower-of-illusionTue, 20 Mar 2012 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Epic Mickey 2 appearing in online surveys]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/28/rumor-epic-mickey-2-could-exist-eventually-maybe/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/28/rumor-epic-mickey-2-could-exist-eventually-maybe/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/28/rumor-epic-mickey-2-could-exist-eventually-maybe/#comments Epic Mickey 2 is running the rounds of Disney online-marketing tests, complete with box-art and title variations, according to an anonymous source at Destructoid. Disney is apparently getting a feel for the Epic Mickey 2 audience, asking which of the above box arts is most pleasing and which of the following titles most inspires test-takers to open their wallets: Epic Mickey 2: Return of the Mad Doctor, Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two, Epic Mickey 2: Mystery on Mean Street or simply Epic Mickey 2.

The prototype game Disney is marketing features two-player split screen with Mickey and Disney's first cartoon star, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, who uses his ears to fly like a helicopter. Mickey and Oswald are thrown back into the annals of Disney classicism, armed with paint and thinner, just as in the previous title. We can't help but imagine what the box art would be if Don Draper was working on this project -- Mickey painting the town with a bottle of whiskey, Minnie in a bikini on one arm and a new title, Simply Mickey.

JoystiqRumor: Epic Mickey 2 appearing in online surveys originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 28 Aug 2011 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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