Violence in video games is a bit of a hot potato and has been for some time, and following E3 back in June, Epic Mickey 2's Creative Director Warren Spector supposedly gave his two cents on the games of the show, reportedly saying "the ultraviolence must end". Except according to Spector, he never actually said that at all.
“To be clear, I didn't say and I've never said and I don't believe that the violence must end. I could care less about violent video games," Spector told X360A during Gamescom. "I've made them, I don't believe in the media effects argument. I don't believe that violent video games cause anything in anyone really."
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The Game Developers Conference kicked off today as a week of virtual talks. In a live chat alongside a rebroadcast of his 2017 GDC talk, Deus Ex designer Warren Spector talked about why he wouldn’t make the game today.
Rockstar said something similar.
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Last I check "The Last of Us" was at E3 and I'd say that's one of the most mature games I've seen so far and I'm sure it trumps Epic Mickey 2.
I sense someone is a little jealous that his game is being over shadowed by all the other big "violent" games
What do you do when your jealous of someone...you name call them or your nasty about them.
Just stfu Spector.
Man the first "epic" Mickey was a disaster. What was on the cover and what was shown as conceptual art got lost in translation in the final product. But that's not why the game blew, the camera was a mess and the game was generally not fun. Even my 5 year old lost interest after a few minutes and he loves ALL things gaming.
That being said, part two to Epic Mickey looks to be headed down the same path. I haven't heard or read a single quote from anyone other than Spector about this game.
No one.
So either no one has played it, or no one cares enough to write about or worse, it just sucks.
I'll wait and see what reviews come down the pike. I normally don't wait for those, but in this case I'll make and exception since I got burnt the first time.
But EPIC, the game is not.
Either way... It is truly sad to see a truly "Epic" Iconic character come under so much fire. I agree the first had its issues and there was a loss of interest in my little ones also, but I sure hope the second addresses those issues and puts Mickey in a better light. The potential is really good for this concept.