Electroplankton DS wow..

[Snake2715]

Here is the website.

http://electroplankton.com/

After the intro there are a few options.

The first bubble seems to be gameplay footage.

Teh second buble seems to be other gameplay

The third bubble shows people playing it together with some interesting vids.

The fourth bubble is an interview and a neet concept video. Click right above the middle blue writing to see the video very interesting.

The sixth bubble is more gameplay I believe.

Check out the fourth video at least.

[RelentlessRolento]

Here is the website.

http://electroplankton.com/

After the intro there are a few options.

The first bubble seems to be gameplay footage.

Teh second buble seems to be other gameplay

The third bubble shows people playing it together with some interesting vids.

The fourth bubble is an interview and a neet concept video. Click right above the middle blue writing to see the video very interesting.

The sixth bubble is more gameplay I believe.

Check out the fourth video at least.

just saw it today, and all I can say is that this is the direction games need to be heading into... I see more games on the DS are 50X more creative than system games... one more reason why I am a proud DS owner :D

is it announced that this WILL come to america?

[punqsux]

just saw it today, and all I can say is that this is the direction games need to be heading into... I see more games on the DS are 50X more creative than system games... one more reason why I am a proud DS owner :D

:applause:

[RelentlessRolento]

Click on the fourth bubble on the top, and then from there, click the third link and watch the video. Now that art is very beuatiful. :)

both my sisters are proffessional artists, and from what I know and have seen, this is good stuff :)


note: alot of people will disagree with me, but Nintendogs is a very creative game also http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ds/adgj/index.html

[comapro]

looks very interesting....

[Wet Ninja]

From IGN's news story about it (http://ds.ign.com/articles/593/593239p1.html?fromint=1):

Electro Plankton is being produced by Japanese contemporary musician Toshio Iwai, designer of SimTunes as well as other crazy interactive music devices, for release through Nintendo. The game is being referred to as a "Touchable Media Art" game.

Electro Plankton places players in a water-based world. Within that world there exists ten types of "electric plankton" creatures. These creatures react to your touch and voice. Based on your touches and voice inputs, the game will output different video and audio patterns, modifying your voice with a variety of effects.

This game seems to be designed for all players, from veterans to newbies. Game fanatics will find bonuses like classic NES music, with the game supposedly including the theme from Super Mario Bros. and other titles. You won't have to even play the game to enjoy it, as the included Audience Mode outputs endlessly changing audio automatically with no player input.

Definitely something we'll have to see for ourselves in order to fully appreciate.

[simplygriff]

Looks cool. the last bubble has some nice downloadable Desktop Images.

While it looks pretty I'm still left feeling like it's yet another puzzle like game. For me the DS is quickly becoming a puzzleplayers system. My wife loves it!
-G

[RelentlessRolento]

Looks cool. the last bubble has some nice downloadable Desktop Images.

While it looks pretty I'm still left feeling like it's yet another puzzle like game. For me the DS is quickly becoming a puzzleplayers system. My wife loves it!
-G

yeah,.... oddly it seems all my friends can't keep their wives/girlfriends away from the DS... even my sister (whos 25) keeps asking me if she can play around with the DS... :cry:

[FriskyTanuki]

From IGN's news story about it (http://ds.ign.com/articles/593/593239p1.html?fromint=1):

Electro Plankton is being produced by Japanese contemporary musician Toshio Iwai, designer of SimTunes as well as other crazy interactive music devices, for release through Nintendo. The game is being referred to as a "Touchable Media Art" game.

Electro Plankton places players in a water-based world. Within that world there exists ten types of "electric plankton" creatures. These creatures react to your touch and voice. Based on your touches and voice inputs, the game will output different video and audio patterns, modifying your voice with a variety of effects.

This game seems to be designed for all players, from veterans to newbies. Game fanatics will find bonuses like classic NES music, with the game supposedly including the theme from Super Mario Bros. and other titles. You won't have to even play the game to enjoy it, as the included Audience Mode outputs endlessly changing audio automatically with no player input.

Definitely something we'll have to see for ourselves in order to fully appreciate.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=53354

Posted that article there. The NES music sounds cool though.

[maxflight]

this definitely helps pave the way for interactive electronic art.

[captaincold]

Looks cool. the last bubble has some nice downloadable Desktop Images.

While it looks pretty I'm still left feeling like it's yet another puzzle like game. For me the DS is quickly becoming a puzzleplayers system. My wife loves it!
-G

yeah,.... oddly it seems all my friends can't keep their wives/girlfriends away from the DS... even my sister (whos 25) keeps asking me if she can play around with the DS... :cry:

Man this is SO TRUE!!

My girlfriend who doesn't play console games because they're "to hard" plays my DS all the time. She played Wario Touched last night for the 1st time and scored like a 50 on the Jimmy charecter.

[RelentlessRolento]

this definitely helps pave the way for interactive electronic art.

interesting note: my sisters and I are actually trying to pull art into video games. Both Art Indusrty wise and Game Industry wise... my sisters and I have a few huge projects in the works, and one work in proggress at the moment... :D

[Zoglog]

I hate to say it, but it looks boring and simplistic... I don't think it's that original...

[RelentlessRolento]

I hate to say it, but it looks boring and simplistic... I don't think it's that original...

:?

well then all I can say is wait till it's released and play for yourself. to the majority of the public, it will be hard to accept this game, but in the underground market it will most likely do very well...

[Downhome]

Is this coming to the US?

[LinkinPrime]

I read on Jan issue of Nintendo Power that the game would only be available through Nintendo.com store in January but I just saw it on ebgames.com

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/259865.asp

[Fire]

I read on Jan issue of Nintendo Power that the game would only be available through Nintendo.com store in January but I just saw it on ebgames.com

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/259865.asp

Woo...great news. Maybe it'll be B&M then, if not I'll still get it.

[trunks982]

I read on Jan issue of Nintendo Power that the game would only be available through Nintendo.com store in January but I just saw it on ebgames.com

http://www.ebgames.com/ebx/product/259865.asp


i think they saying that they will sell it online only. and for B&M, Nintendo World store in NYC.

[botticus]

i think they saying that they will sell it online only. and for B&M, Nintendo World store in NYC.
Yeah, it popped up on Amazon/TRU this morning:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000CI8EXA/qid=1134073182/sr=8-1/ref=pd_bbs_1/102-1463861-0264960?v=glance&s=videogames&n=507846

[daroga]

You must buy Electoplankton. That is all.

Seriosuly, though, it is just awsome. If you are at all into the non-game games or just software toys or music, pick this one up. It's just great. :-D

[PleasantOne]

You must buy Electoplankton. That is all.

Seriosuly, though, it is just awsome. If you are at all into the non-game games or just software toys or music, pick this one up. It's just great. :-D

I second that... it's awesome to just sit down and relax with.

[evilmax17]

Yeah, it popped up on Amazon/TRU this morning:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000CI8EXA/qid=1134073182/sr=8-1/ref=pd_bbs_1/102-1463861-0264960?v=glance&s=videogames&n=507846
$35? That better not be the official MSRP...

[daroga]

$35? That better not be the official MSRP...

I paid $50. Worth every penny.

[Vinny]

The one think I've never understand is why Electroplankton sold so poorly in Japan... I believe it only sold 11K in it's first week before dropping out of the top top sales charts.:-(

Oh well, I'll be getting this. I never cared about it until I saw the GDC footage of someone actually playing it.

[Rocko]

I wonder how this will compare to the Japanese version. It'll probably be the same, but you never know.

[Masterkyo]

STock your BB $10 off coupon ..... its the only you can get this game for $25 :)

[daroga]

STock your BB $10 off coupon ..... its the only you can get this game for $25 :)

It's only being sold at online retailers.

[RelentlessRolento]

I doubt much will change since the whole thing was developed by one guy/artist. I really love this guy's work, and being a huge art fan, as well as having a family working in the art industry, IMHO he's probably the first proffesional artist to take his art to a portable system. His actual art installations are mind blowing... I think there's some stuff on the electroplankton site. also, along with daroga, the game is definityl worth the $50, but don't expect to play it all the time. Think of it as something you'll always go back to even 5 years from now.

[trunks982]

i'll get it at nintendo world store.

[chimpian]

this is actually one of the reasons i got my ds, this and advanced war ds :)

[gambitmachete]

$35? That better not be the official MSRP...

That sucks. I was hoping this and the Brain Training games would be like $20 when they were released over here. I have reservations about paying $35 for a "non-game" unless it's something more expansive, like Animal Crossing.

[Spoon_si]

damn.. another game to add on my Huge DS 2-get lists