Ueda Has Long Since Wanted ICO And SotC On The PS3
ICONow that we know the ICO & Shadow of the Colossus Collection is coming, we can all wait with a smile on our faces.
But did you know this is something game creator Fumito Ueda always wanted to do? It seems he had a long-term desire to bring both PS2 classics back into the limelight on the PS3; in speaking to GamerZines, he says he's "very happy" the team was able to make it happen, and "with even higher production values." As you should know by now, both titles will be available in both high-definition and 3D when they're released in the Collection in April. Said Ueda:
"I'm delighted with how it has turned out. Unfortunately, unlike the movie industry, videogames sometimes get forgotten when people move onto the next generation, so this is a great opportunity to makes these games accessible to both fans of the series and to a new audience."
He makes a good point there. Despite some format changes in the home movie viewing industry, everyone usually has access to most any movie made in the past 50 years or so. In the video game industry, new formats and new hardware often make it difficult for new generations to view what came before, which is perhaps one of the reasons why we're seeing so many remakes and retro revisits (especially in the downloadable realm). But either way, we're excited about the Collection in question; it's gonna be pretty. Can't wait.
Related Game(s): ICO & Shadow of the Colossus Collection
Tags: ico, sotc, ico & shadow of the colossus collection, ueda
9/20/2010 10:58:00 AM Ben Dutka
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Lotusflow3r
Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 11:31:06 AM
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Jawknee
Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 11:31:55 AM
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So much Team ICO news and I'm not even tired of it. :) keep it coming.
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Snaaaake
Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 11:40:37 AM
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Karosso
Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 11:47:55 AM
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Jawknee
Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 11:49:49 AM
I don't know whats going on over at Capcom. Ever since Mikami left and they got in bed with MS, they have gone downhill. Even the Capcom Unity boards and community have turned into a haven for NG4 trolls and Xbots. Damn shame because Square and Capcom were my two favorite developers. Capcom since the NES days and Square since the PS1 days. In one gen they have both managed to lose my respect and loyalty.
Team ICO is the new Capcom in my book of favorites.
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Underdog15
Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 3:28:47 PM
Atlus > SE
(Level 5 is also greater than SE)
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SvenMD
Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 12:08:00 PM
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But I'm excited about this collection since I never played ICO. Still wishing for SotC II ....I guess the Last Guardian will do though.
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Orvisman
Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 4:06:31 PM
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SvenMD
Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 9:26:13 PM
I think these rereleases are great for business. The people that loved it buy them and then it opens up new players to the experience.
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jaybiv
Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 12:08:09 PM
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Kiryu
Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 12:11:11 PM
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dante_zero
Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 12:11:17 PM
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Amazingskillz
Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 12:30:25 PM
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Underdog15
Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 3:31:17 PM
I've hit a revelation!
I can't fight this feeling anymore!
Never in my whole life...
not even once!
Not a single... solitary moment... have I not cared about someone's opinion SO MIGHTILY as I find myself not caring about your comments!
Way to contribute..... {slow sarcastic clap}
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Jawknee
Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 4:04:53 PM
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BikerSaint
Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 8:44:22 PM
So just how much Astroturf money is M$ paying you to act the troll on our site????
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tridon
Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 12:32:02 PM
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All we need is a Metal Gear Solid Collection now and I will have everything I loved on my PS2 on my PS3.
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Kiryu
Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 12:57:18 PM
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tridon
Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 2:04:15 PM
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Kai200X
Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 1:18:32 PM
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Lawless SXE
Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 1:58:47 PM
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Peace.
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Scarecrow
Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 2:23:55 PM
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Snaaaake
Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 4:56:56 PM
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sunspider13
Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 6:15:23 PM
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BikerSaint
Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 8:48:34 PM
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And, I want to see a "MGMeryl" done too!
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Alienange
Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 9:33:04 PM
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By the way, just picked up the first Monkey Island during the 15th anniversary sale. SAH- WeeeT!
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BigBoss4ever
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 @ 12:05:11 AM
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so cant agree with that. Greatest titles are never forgotten by the ones loved them. just that newer generation are not willing to go back to the previous gen mainly because the previous gen cant deliver the same graphic power in newer games.
Last edited by BigBoss4ever on 9/21/2010 12:07:04 AM
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___________
Tuesday, September 21, 2010 @ 5:17:31 AM
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hopefully they will sell well and encourage other developers to remaster their games in HD.
id kill for a R&C collection!
lets just hope sony does a worldwide release for this, none of that 5 month BS they pulled with the GOW collection!
speaking of collections whens the sly cooper collection coming out?
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Snaaaake
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Monday, September 20, 2010 @ 11:12:42 AM
This game is so unique it won't make you remember it, your brain won't let you forget it!