I just checked, and in the beginning of KI it says the trademark is owned by Nintendo.
This was a long time ago though, so the trademark could have switched hands or not even been renewed. And most likely if it was renewed (by whoever), it would have been big news because that would either mean remakes or a new KI…
Nintendo gave up the rights in 2006 for whatever reason. It’s Rare’s IP which means is Microsofts’ now.
Okay, not this shit again… old threads has all the info regarding who owns the IP and such. Like Donkey Kong is owned by Nintendo, other characters are owned by Rare.
To my knowledge, Nintendo as the publisher didn’t allow Goldeneye to be on XBLA…same goes for KI. Publishers have the say so over owners or the IPs. Yes, MS owns Rare…and Rare owns the IP to Banjo, Perfect Dark, etc… but all ports are a no go that were published by Nintendo. If it were a completely new game using the IP, then that is a whole new ball game.
As far fetched as it sounds…to me anyway, I won’t hold my breath. I’d love to see a new KI game, but would love to see KI (arcade port) <which probably would never happen :sad:
Already been debunked, shows how lame these so-called “journalists” are.
Fulgore amd Saberwulf, with this 2 2008 will be my favorite year in my VG life (so many cool figthing games out there)
even more 3d than it already is? KI already sucks and they are looking for new ways to make it worst? just keep the same engine and add better gameplay or some shit. steal random ideas from capcom or snk I dont care…
Nothing solid there. So the guys at RARE like to fuck with people’s heads? Doesn’t debunk anything.
Assuming they let this rumour out on their own, it’d be a very effective way for the RARE guys to scope out the market. See if a new KI game would be welcomed, find out cool ideas and see what the community wants. And if that’s the case, we should talk about the game, as there is a chance their rep will check this thread.
So, IF THERE WAS A NEW KI, what would you want from the game?
If this is true it will be 2390409750239750% sure that is 3D, KI was always a 3D game but they dont have the hardware, im very sure that Rare will screw it with some 8-ways gameplay or something.
Finally! Justice Has Prevailed.
I agree with everyone else , 2.5d seems to be the best bet. Just keep the regular cast…
dont go getting rid of anyone else… ( cinder / riptor)
Dude I am revoking your ghetto pass.
They’ll most likely release a live arcade version along with the new game. It’s been a tend lately.
If there wasn’t an arcade version I don’t know what i’d do.
but holy crap dude! I think I might faint on this one.
And 3 shouldn’t happen because the console KI versions were wack to begin with.
Because of the disperity between the arcade and console strength at the time. That’s obviously not a problem this time around.
Slap Itagaki on the project to make shit extra official!
snes ki played way more consistently and more solid gameplay than arcade ki. arcade ki just had more fun BS and other shenanigans, and looked much much better =) just an imo tho.
ki3 would suck. as fond as i am with my memories with KI back in the xband days, and random tourneys offline and rivalries i had with other tops, the game was poorly made. ki2 just took everything to an all new level of shittyness, and if ki3 ever happened, it would be worse…
QFT :tup:
I dunno… I kinda like the bugs and glitches from the arcade version. Yeah, yeah, I know, if you get hit by certain combos, you’re fucked, 'cause they can get the lead and run the clock out on you, but shit… those took a fair amount of skill and timing to pull off.
Besides, the craziness you could get going was always good for a laugh. Air Ultras? Check. WHIFFED Ultras? Uh huh.
But hell, even KI2 and Gold had funkiness… except it was all made universal.
I think my ‘dream’ game would be to put the new KI2 characters (Maya, Kim Wu, Tusk and Gargos) into KI1 with its engine. Tweak the new arrivals some to mesh with the older game, and just go. If it’s broken as fuck, who cares? It’s not MEANT to be taken seriously.