Smile - it's Mizuguchi-san!
Speaking to GameSpot at the Games Developers Conference in San Jose last week, acclaimed former Sega studio head Tetsuya Mizuguchi made some amazing claims relating to the future of Rez, arguably his most infamous piece of work.
The man who also created Sega Rally, when asked about his new studio's plans for possible support of next-generation handhelds, said, "Yes, I think my next game will be for the PSP or Nintendo DS." Amazingly, when asked (perhaps somewhat naively) if this would be Rez II, Mizuguchi-san stated, "In my mind, yes. But I won't use the Rez name because that belongs to Sega."
We think this is amazing news. Exactly how close an approximation to Rez Mizuguchi-san is able to make will be a good indicator as to the amicability of his split with Sega, which was rumoured to be a fairly heated affair, as United Game Artists lost its unparalleled sub-autonomous status at Sega.
We’ll keep you fully updated on Mizuguchi-san's antics in the coming weeks, with perhaps something tangible on show at this year’s E3.
The man who also created Sega Rally, when asked about his new studio's plans for possible support of next-generation handhelds, said, "Yes, I think my next game will be for the PSP or Nintendo DS." Amazingly, when asked (perhaps somewhat naively) if this would be Rez II, Mizuguchi-san stated, "In my mind, yes. But I won't use the Rez name because that belongs to Sega."
We think this is amazing news. Exactly how close an approximation to Rez Mizuguchi-san is able to make will be a good indicator as to the amicability of his split with Sega, which was rumoured to be a fairly heated affair, as United Game Artists lost its unparalleled sub-autonomous status at Sega.
We’ll keep you fully updated on Mizuguchi-san's antics in the coming weeks, with perhaps something tangible on show at this year’s E3.
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QuaiD 30 Mar 2004 17:35
1/2
So you think this is amazing news eh? Its not really that amazing though is it. He's a man intent on following up a successfull game with more of the same. Not surprising and defienitely not amazing. Another Rez(or whatever he winds up calling it) was always on the cards. Amazing, a-schmazing. Don't insult your readers, Cut out the sensationalising-ism, or whatever.
Joji 31 Mar 2004 14:49
2/2
That's all very well, but because of the Dreamcasts' quick demise outside of Japan, a lot of folk didn't play Rez. Releasing an update wouldn't be such a bad thing, especially if it's on DS and PSP. Both versions could have something unique due to the nature of both systems. Plus Rez is a music orientated game, and the masses love music and portable consoles/mp3 players. It could work for Mizuguchi again, but under a different name and changes. Good luck to him.