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Wii News by Tom Bramwell

6 December, 2006

EA has officially unveiled its SSX game for Nintendo Wii, five months after we first heard about it.

Called SSX Blur, it's exclusive to the new Nintendo console (although that's not to say the series is exclusive), and in development at EA Montreal for release in North American and Europe during March.

Controls will be based on your motions rather than specific button combinations by the sound of it (possibly "and/or").

Producer Alex Hyder said it was the team's goal to, er, "Wii-ify" the "soul of the franchise - the air, the speed, the tricks, the fun".

"You're going to see that reflected in the On-the-Ground and In-the-Air controls, the characters, the user interface, and every other aspect of this game," he added.

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chupachups
06/12/06 @ 13:28
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The sequel, SSX Oasis, will involve drinking lots of lager in the chalet and collapsing into a pile of your own vomit.
Steroyd
06/12/06 @ 13:29
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This is one part of Nintendo's plan that they'd benefit greatly, exclusives by default.

Wether those exclusives will be worth it *cough* Red Steel *cough* remains to be seen.
dbeamish
06/12/06 @ 13:33
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I predict the next Tony Hawks game will require strapping a wii remote to each foot for full on trick doing action, and will cause 3.4 fatalities a day.

SSX.. never was any good imo
Blerk
06/12/06 @ 13:33
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I predict.... last PS2 SSX, hastily ported to Wii with added wand.
tenma
06/12/06 @ 13:35
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EA Rep: "Hey, guys. The new SSX sounds like a great game, but what should we call it?"
EA Drunkard: /stumbling in "Blarghr...."
EA Rep: "SSX Blur it is!"
Nova5lag
06/12/06 @ 13:37
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We always knew it was going to be how devs use the technology in the game that will make the Wii work SSX should be very interesting to play in a different way though I rekon you can expect some more flying wiimote stories! haha.

I for one cant wait to see what comes up for the Wii there is going to be some amazing stuff in the second wave of games for sure. Once dev crews get their heads round the freedom and possibilities.
Der_tolle_Emil
06/12/06 @ 13:43
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Screw SSX, bring on 1080. I love that game. Kept playing the GC version for a very, very long time and plan to do so again once my Wii arrives. (I am too lazy to hook up my GC again).
lambtron
06/12/06 @ 13:46
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@Steroyd

I think Red Steel has potential if they continue the series - remember sometimes sequels are better than the original - case in point - compare Street Fighter to Street Fighter 2 ;).
Steroyd
06/12/06 @ 13:48
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I wouldn't hold my breath Ubi's sequels usually sucks.

like Prince of Persia and Prince of Persia 2.
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space ace
06/12/06 @ 13:48
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bang!
Darkedge
06/12/06 @ 13:49
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screenshots please
Blerk
06/12/06 @ 13:51
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Pah! Screenshots are so last century!
lambtron
06/12/06 @ 13:54
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Prince of Persia 2 was flawed but the 3rd one was good.
agparrot
06/12/06 @ 13:55
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while I'm turning round doing spins and stuff, how will I see the telly?
Tonka
06/12/06 @ 13:55
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Now I see why they call it BLUR.

/tounge firmly planted in cheek
lambtron
06/12/06 @ 13:55
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Use teh force :P
Steroyd
06/12/06 @ 13:55
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W...T...Mother...F!?!

Was it just me or was the head abnormally big?

/rubs eyes
lambtron
06/12/06 @ 13:56
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errr are you talking about the game or something else?

/coat
Blerk
06/12/06 @ 13:57
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Didn't you hear? Big heads are back!
Steroyd
06/12/06 @ 14:01
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Absolutely loved SSX Tricky, found SSX 3 huge expansive and entertaining, SSX on Tour was where the typical EA rot coming in... but EA are taking the piss with Nintendo trying to get outside of the kiddy image and all.
gizmo
06/12/06 @ 14:18
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Does the Blur suffix relate to the fact that the Wii is not HD?
cools
06/12/06 @ 14:34
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Bugger, now I'll need to buy a Wii.
Muddtallica
06/12/06 @ 14:39
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How do you even say "Wii-fy"? Is it like wee-fi? Wee-i-fy? Weefy? Some clarification, please.
spongebob
06/12/06 @ 14:42
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This will probably as interesting as the new Tony Hawk game. Man, that was a disappointment.
ChimneyBug
06/12/06 @ 14:48
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yea, because sports games sequels have a history of being really surprising :P
oerhört
06/12/06 @ 14:58
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How come everyone's so negative? I thought it looked very nice, and I also believe "big heads" are way cuter and more fun than the usual "14 year old cool" stuff EA use to do.

Also, love the motion blur. Seems the Wii can do some nice effects if it's asked to.
Santino
06/12/06 @ 15:22
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i like ssx series, never played On Tour but realy liked 3. hopefully this one is good, i want to pick it up.
Santino
06/12/06 @ 16:30
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drum demo was at e3, i wish it was included with wiiplay.
AcidSnake
06/12/06 @ 16:33
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I read somewhere it will be included in Wii Music...Along with the orchestra game...
SimonM7
06/12/06 @ 16:53
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This reminds me of just how fantastic SSX really is when it's sleek and sexy. On Tour was a real disservice to its otherwise classy Wipeout like streamlinedness. Grungey and weird is great, but not when you apply it to something that already has a style.
Rambaldi
06/12/06 @ 18:04
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SSX Shoehorn
secombe
06/12/06 @ 18:21
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In fairness to EA (wow, that wasn't easy) they did nail Madden 07 at the first attempt for the Wii, and made it into the best version on any platform despite the inferior graphics. From what I've seen of it (video reviews etc) it's incredibly detailed and responsive.

Maybe they've turned a corner...probably not though.
Vin
06/12/06 @ 22:46
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Oh EA, you really ARE taking the piss with that name, aren't you.

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