Concept Artwork For "Epic Mickey" from Warren Spector

[HyperSonicEXE]

Same here. This is going to be a one time deal.

Until they make a sequel to this.

With Jafar, Hades, Ursula, etc.? Almost like House of Villains, only done the right way?

DO WANT

[Flame]

Yknow what show was good? House of mouse. I miss that show.

[HyperSonicEXE]

I was surprised to see a brief arc including Max and Roxanne revisited.

DAT ROXANNE

[HokutoNoBen]

Yeah, I remember that! 

Strangely enough though, I wonder why they never used PJ. Or at least, I never saw any eps with him on it.

[VixyNyan]

I was surprised to see a brief arc including Max and Roxanne revisited.

I remember it too. ^^

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

[Blackhook]

I know that too....BTW who is Max´ mother?

[HyperSonicEXE]

I know that too....BTW who is Max´ mother?

Like Bowser Jr.'s mom, we never find out.

I remember it too. ^^

Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3

Delicious!

*practicing trying to make sure he's the best for that one perfect girl*
HEY MAX
*GAAAAAAAAAAH!*

*shudders* Worst 2 minutes of a guy's life, EVER.

[VixyNyan]

I know that too....BTW who is Max´ mother?

Like Bowser Jr.'s mom, we never find out.

Remember those old Goofy shorts where we saw a younger Max, or a boy that was Goofy's son?
We saw a mother for the little boy back then. It could have been her. Some also suggest it's Clarabelle Cow.

[Blackhook]

Isn´t she with the Horse guy...or Mortimer as seen in one ep. of House of Mouse?

[HyperSonicEXE]

Remember those old Goofy shorts where we saw a younger Max, or a boy that was Goofy's son?
We saw a mother for the little boy back then. It could have been her. Some also suggest it's Clarabelle Cow.

Must...refrain...from jugs pun...

[VixyNyan]

Isn´t she with the Horse guy...or Mortimer as seen in one ep. of House of Mouse?

It's like I said. It was people on the net saying that. ^^

[HokutoNoBen]

Remember those old Goofy shorts where we saw a younger Max, or a boy that was Goofy's son?
We saw a mother for the little boy back then. It could have been her. Some also suggest it's Clarabelle Cow.

Different "continuity". 

Back in those days, that son of Goofy was "Goofy Jr". The one that we know and love, circa Goof Troop, was the one that got the Max moniker.

It's like how "Pete Jr" was first showcased in one Donald Duck short, but that was a completely different character from PJ.

[Pringer X]

Like Bowser Jr.'s mom, we never find out.

What're you talkin' about, he came from this whore:


Same thing with the Koopa Kids, Bowser had plenty of time with her prior to

Back on topic though, it doesn't seem like any heavy info will be dropped until the 28th In which case, sort of makes the thing GI is doing pointless.

[Solar]

Did you guys see this already?
http://gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2009/10/12/sketching-mickey-the-time-lapse-video.aspx

The concept art looks awesome, I love the robot enemy with Hades face

[borockman]

Damn awesome drawing skill there!

[Pringer X]

I think I figured out what Beetleworx is exactly; it's the minion of the big bad that makes it form through various Disney characters. That explains demon-faced Mickey and the Eldrich Abomination that had Tigger, Goofy, Donald, and Hook (and others) faces all over it and the Croc for a hand, as well as the unknown Disney car and Hades-faced thing seen in the video. It may be more specie like, sort of like the Heartless in Kingdom Hearts.

[Dr. Wily II]

Man... That mech looks awesome...

[Flame]

so I wasnt the only one that aw that thing as the front end of a car.

[Gaia]

Did you guys see this already?
http://gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2009/10/12/sketching-mickey-the-time-lapse-video.aspx

For those that can't veiw it for some odd reason in both stuffs, like me.

That sketch and the OST are pretty impressive, I loved the end result.

[Solar]

Hey guys

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[Jericho]

O shi--

*Goes raiding websites for more info*

[Bag of Magic Food]

Hmm, too bad those scans are too small for me to read very much of them.  I am glad they realized that Mickey still looks awesome with his original big eyes.  But, Oswald as the bad guy?  Eh...

[Jazz Shaking]

Ahem...

As Game Informer has been hyping for weeks now, their latest issue features a huge spread on Epic Mickey. You get your first look at in-game screens and brand-new art, as well as Mickey's redesign, and a host of other characters. Obviously, I cannot show you that here, but thanks to Hero of Legend, I can give you the first details!

- Mickey's appearance is much, much closer to his original debut style
- Disney was the one to approach Spector
- Spector originally was against the idea of creating a Mickey game, because he said that he didn't do kids games
- Spector changed his mind when Disney said that they were looking for someone to 'reinvigorate' Mickey
- Disney had to get back the rights to Oswald before he could be used in this game
- the sorcerer Yensid creates a pen-and-paper world for his forgotten creations, which is where Oswald lives
- this world is similar to Walt Disney World
- Mickey enters this world through a magic mirror, and accidentally spills paint and paint thinner on the drawing of this world. Mickey escapes before Yensid finds out.
- The spill that Mickey caused ends up turning the drawing into a twisted version of what was originally created.
- the Phantom Blot ends up taking over this world
- many years later, after Mickey becomes successful, he re-enters the mirror and sees what has happened to the world. The Phantom Blot drags Mickey into the world, which is where your adventure begins
- use the Wiimote to paint in buildings, platforms and more
- swipe away enemies with the Wiimote when using paint thinner
- create/destroy the world as you go along
- Junction Point took hundreds of photos while at Disney World in order to capture the essence of the park, and translate ideas into the game
- play the game as you like, either destroying everything in sight, or taking the hero's route. It's completely up to you, and you can mix-and-match play styles
- Gremlin Village is reminiscent of 'It's a Small World'
- Mickey's appearance and stance will change based on the way you play the game
- trade some items for health
- Pete returns, and at one point attacks you with a huge zepplin
- Donald Duck animatronic pieces are scattered throughout one portion of the game. Collect them to put him back together.
- Spector wants this game to scare kids, in some ways
- the game will also have funny parts
- Spector calls the game world's visuals 'the bastard child of Tim Burton and Disney'
- elements of platforming, exploration and role-playing
- go into the inner-workings of some levels and rides
- visit the gears and mechanics underneath the 'It's a Small World' ride, complete with an eerie re-imagining of the music
- enter movie screens to move from in-game island to island
- movie screen transitions put you into a 2d world, where you'll revisit some of Mickey's old cartoons
- find sketches, and bring them to life with your paintbrush
- sketches can be activated to give you new powers (clock sketch to slow time, TV sketch to distract enemies, and more)
- collect 'E-Tickets' to enter rides, and use as a form of currency to buy power-ups
- Jim Dooley 'Pushing Daises' is doing the soundtrack

Warren Spector on Mickey

"I want him to be a hero...and I want to remind him that it's okay to behave badly."

Warren on Oswald

"All he really wants is to be loved by Walt Disney. In the end, the Blot won the war and pushed Oswald into hiding and exile."

Warren on the Gremlins

"The Gremlins are the only forces of good in the world that can continue to fight against the Blot.

Warren on the Bunny Kids

"These are going to be the breakout stars of the game. Mark my words."

Warren on the Buddies (Donald, Goofy, ect.)

"Oswald is trying to recreate Mickey's life, so he has the Mad Doctor build these animatronic versions of his buddies."

Warren on the Mad Doctor

"He's from an early 30's cartoon that is pretty swell."

Warren on the Phantom Blot

"The Phantom Blot has been a consistent villain since 1939. He's just been lame."

Warren on the Blotlings

"They're the popcorn unit. You need something that the player can just swat away. They're supposed to be funny, silly and stupid."

Warren on the Beetleworx

"In order to deal with these guys, you have to erase their painted bits to get to the vulnerable inert spots underneath."

[Jericho]

thisshitrox/10

[borockman]

Ah, so it's not as dark as I expected.

But damn, that Donald would give me nightmares!

And the nod to classic Mickey is also a plus!