Talk:A Boy and His Blob

I do not know how to upload images, but there is a new version of the cover out. Maybe someone else can put it up. http://cache-foo-03.gawkerassets.com/gawker/assets/images/9/2009/09/500x_Blob_cover_final_E.jpg

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I suggest moving this article to A Boy and His Blob (Wii) to not only put it in line with other similar video game articles that have had a same named sequel on a later gen console, but it's a less confusing title as a few years from now, it's less likely someone would remember the exact release year of a game than what console it was one.24.190.34.219 (talk) 21:19, 2 October 2009 (UTC)


 * It also occurs to me that people are more like to search for 'A Boy and His Blob (Wii)' than 'A Boy and His Blob (2009 video game)'.24.190.34.219 (talk) 03:41, 3 October 2009 (UTC)


 * Do we even name articles like that, e.g. Title (Console)? I don't think we do.  Anyway, searching for A Boy and His blob turns up the original game article, which contains a link to the Wii game at the top, and searching for A Boy and His Blob (Wii) takes you to search results with the Wii game as the first result.  No-one's going to have any problems finding it.  Geoff B (talk) 09:15, 3 October 2009 (UTC)


 * There are a few examples, such as Punch-Out!! (Wii) (as opposed to Punch-Out!! (NES) and Punch-Out!! (arcade game)). 24.190.34.219 (talk) 22:13, 15 October 2009 (UTC)

I made a redirect for "A Boy and His Blob (Wii)" to this page, so that should cover all basis.Flygongengar (talk) 21:00, 13 October 2009 (UTC)

The box cover has the title all in lowercase (a boy and his blob). Should the title of the article be changed to reflect this?Commandr Cody (talk) 01:04, 15 October 2009 (UTC)


 * Despite the game's stylized logo, press releases and reviews for the game seem to consistently use it with caps "A Boy and His Blob" so it's probably best to keep the current name.24.190.34.219 (talk) 22:42, 15 October 2009 (UTC)

I expanded the reception section
I expanded the reception section beyond the Nintendo Power review, and provided proper sources for the reviews.24.190.34.219 (talk) 22:52, 15 October 2009 (UTC)

Remake?
I'm a little uneasy about the use of the term "remake" in regards to this game. As pointed out to me, some previews and game magazines have indeed used the term when describing the game, however the game itself isn't a remake of the NES game. It has entirely different levels, world design (not one big open world, but set stages), set of blob powers, etc. It's not a direct sequel, either, but more a reboot of the series. Also, it should be noted that,as far as I know, no "official" source (Nintendo, a developer) has called it a remake24.190.34.219 (talk) 23:06, 15 October 2009 (UTC)
 * IGN dev interview - We want to make sure people know this is not a remake! It's not Resident Evil GC, it's not Metroid Zero Mission. It's a whole new game that is more "inspired by" the original than anything else. Apparently.


 * In the reviews, 'remake' is used, but so is 'reimagining', 'retooling' etc. Whatever works.  Geoff B (talk) 00:58, 16 October 2009 (UTC)


 * Well as that quote is directly from a developer and they specifically state that it is "not a remake", whereas all the sources calling it a remake are third-party and not involved with the games creation, I think we should follow the statement of the developer and not call it a remake. Any objection to changing it to "it is a re-imagining of the 1989 NES game, A Boy and His Blob"?


 * Yeah, in another interview at Joystiq (http://www.joystiq.com/2009/03/20/joystiq-interview-majesco-wayforward-spill-the-jelly-beans-on/) WayForward's director Sean Velasco, specifically states:


 * This game is not a remake!! Yell it to the skies! However, this game is not a sequel to the original, either. Let's call it a "reimagining."


 * So I think calling it a reimagining is the best option, as that's what the developers label the game as opposed to simply third part game magazines.24.190.34.219 (talk) 19:56, 16 October 2009 (UTC)

Added a "Plot" and "Development" section
I've expanded the article to include a "Plot" and "Development" section. I think all the article needs now is maybe a screen shot from the game itself? If someone can find an appropriate one and add it?24.190.34.219 (talk) 20:40, 16 October 2009 (UTC)

Can someone edit the Australian release date for me?
I was having trouble editing both the information box and the paragraph about the Australian release date. The game was released in Australia on November 19, 2009. Refs: http://www.aussie-nintendo.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18742 and http://www.aussie-nintendo.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17473 but in limited numbers. Could someone add this information in please? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 211.26.60.39 (talk) 00:15, 5 February 2011 (UTC)

Plagiarism
Request for inclusion of a section describing the developing conflict between Digital Blasphemy and the producers of "A boy and his blob". Source is Digital Blasphemy's Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=418379969104&set=a.93231114104.74255.22336144104&type=1&theater — Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.182.164.100 (talk) 20:19, 19 June 2011 (UTC)