Duke Togo Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 Joystiq.com Kojima gauging gamer interest in new Zone of the Enders by Randy Nelson { Apr 22nd 2009 at 9:30PM } PlayStation Six years after the release of the last console game in the series, Hideo Kojima is talking Zone of the Enders. Specifically, the Kojima Productions founder (and creator of a little series called Metal Gear) asks if gamers are really interested in a Zone of the Enders 3 during a new episode of MGS4's in-game "Integral" podcast. Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner -- the, well, second game in the series -- was directed by MGS4 co-writer and director, Shuyo Murata, and remains a fan favorite in addition to a critical success; we're surprised it's taken Kojima this long to broach the topic of a sequel. In closing out a discussion about the demand for a follow-up, Kojima and his podcasting partners ask gamers to email them if they'd be interested in seeing it happen. Kojima-san, about your mail server ... we're sorry about its imminent death under the weight of all those emails. Surely you can buy a new one with profits from ZOE 3? Quote
Ghost Train Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 I say bring it! Loved the original and the sequel (though didn't like the anime series). Though I would like to see a reboot of the series or a sequel taking place in the far future - as the characters were the least memorable parts of the series, with the exception of ADA of course Quote
Valkyrie Hunter D Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 C'mon, did sir Kojima really have to ask? It would definitely help fill the mecha niche for the next-gen systems. Quote
Duke Togo Posted April 23, 2009 Author Posted April 23, 2009 There is a link in the original article that takes you to an english mail form on the japanese Konami site where you can send in your support for a new ZOE game. Quote
Lonely Soldier Boy Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 I'm not much of a gamer, but I love the mecha designs on ZOE. Is there any toys available or in the works? In any case I hope this new sequel sparks some interest in toy makers. Quote
kaiotheforsaken Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 Definitely would like to see Kojima do a 3rd ZoE. Now that he's closed the book on Snake's story I'd love to see a 3rd installment in this series. Quote
Repiv_Onex Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 I only played the 2nd Runner, but have watched the whole CGs and cut scenes of ZOE1. I think ZoE1 has a better storyline and more likeable character. Please bring in Vic Viper with options, ADA and the Vector Cannon! Quote
mikeszekely Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 I'd love another Z.O.E. I just hope this time it's not something I finish in one two-and-a-half-hour sitting. Much as I loved Z.O.E. 2, I was really pissed when I finished it in a little over half the time it took to finish the first one, especially hearing Kojima talk about how it'd be double the length. Quote
protostar8 Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 Oh yeah!!! Bring it on man!!! I still want a damn Jehuty toy too! Too bad the only thing even close is that resin kit that I'd have to paint (and I'm not a great painter)... Quote
transfan52 Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 I think a new ZOE would be a great idea and a real treat to all the otaku mecha fanboys out there. Both games were great but I would prefer if they made a sequel. It should have some vague tie ins with the gradius universe as well like ZOE 2 did. It would be great if you can explore other planets and expand the world of ZOE to other galaxies all together, that would make a truly epic game in the mecha genre. Quote
REbirth Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 ZoE3? The answer would be HELL FRACKING YES!!!! Quote
protostar8 Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 (edited) I still don't get how no company has made a toy of these bots. Especially Revoltech... Edited April 23, 2009 by protostar8 Quote
protostar8 Posted April 23, 2009 Posted April 23, 2009 Kotobukiya made statues, do they count? Nope. I mean action figures. I've even strongly considered getting one of those resin kits of Jehuty (since it only costs about $60 for a nice recast) and trying to add balljoints from Revoltech to one since they are the same size if I recall correctly. I always figured the Revoltech line would just make a carbon copy of the resin models with Revoltech joints in place... Quote
Gaijin Posted April 24, 2009 Posted April 24, 2009 I want ZOE 3 too. And while he's at it, Snatcher and Policenauts sequels please. Quote
wolfx Posted April 25, 2009 Posted April 25, 2009 ZOE 3 please. Level designs aren't the most complicated so i wonder why can't they make a longer game out of it. Quote
Limbo Posted April 25, 2009 Posted April 25, 2009 (edited) I would like to see a redesign where the flight deck of the mecha doesn't look like a huge dick. Talk about interpretation of a "cockpit". I'm surprised it didn't got any sh*t stateside. Edited April 25, 2009 by Limbo Quote
Keith Posted April 25, 2009 Posted April 25, 2009 I would like to see a redesign where the flight deck of the mecha doesn't look like a huge dick. Talk about interpretation of a "cockpit". I'm surprise it didn't get any sh*t stateside. I just wish the anime had been more "kojima-ey" Quote
Repiv_Onex Posted April 27, 2009 Posted April 27, 2009 Level designs aren't the most complicated so i wonder why can't they make a longer game out of it. Level designs aren't hard to make I surpose, but it's an aspect that very easily screwed up. I would prefer not to see a ZOE3 if the gameplay was like Dynasty Warriors or A.C.E, to me those are mindlessly gameplay. Kill & kill with the same moves again & again w/o much tactics to apply. ZOE1 was really short I heard, I don't know how was it compared to ZOE2, but I feel ZOE2 gameplay time was okay, not too short. If there's a ZOE3, hope the OST are as good as the previous. Quote
Duke Togo Posted June 27, 2013 Author Posted June 27, 2013 (edited) I am not sure how this news regarding ZOE3 and an upcoming PS3 patch (due July 25) for the HD Collection slipped through the cracks. Siliconera: We Might Have To Wait A Little Longer For A Zone Of The Enders Sequel Zone of the Enders HD Collection’s transition from 30 FPS to 60 was not as smooth as Kojima had hoped for. While it wasn’t as noticeable to first-time players, those who enjoyed the original seamless fast-paced games were able to feel the choppiness. Kojima believes that such action-heavy games deserve nothing but the smoothest gameplay to fully enjoy. Due to this problem, Kojima and his team have re-programmed the entire game, and will release a free PlayStation 3 patch that should fix the problem and greatly enhance its performance. There won’t be a patch for the Xbox 360 version for the time being. Not only has this incident prompted Kojima to work on a patch to fix the problem, but it has also put a halt to the Enders’s Project which was announced last year as a Zone of the Enders sequel. The entire team behind the project has been dismantled, as Kojima would like to re-evaluate the franchise before moving forward, he says. Furthermore, he also wants to re-evaluate fans by asking once more, whether they would still like to see a Zone of the Enders sequel. If this patch does what Kojima is promising, I may pick up the HD release afterall. Edited June 27, 2013 by Duke Togo Quote
Major Focker Posted June 27, 2013 Posted June 27, 2013 WTF. so it's basically cancelled then. i'm too pissed to cry. Quote
Valkyrie Hunter D Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 "Yes Please" and also "Snatcher." This needs to happen. Preferably in combo pack with Policenauts. That really sucks about ZoE3. I heard it got canned, but I didn't know the whole development team got disbanded. Quote
Keith Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 After the whole Rising fiasco , Kojima ain't puttin' up wit' no sh^t. Quote
dizman Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 Since rising worked out so well maybe Kojima will hand ZoE3 over to platinum. Hell while hes at it might as well let grasshopper manufacture do Snatcher 2. Quote
Gaijin Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 I am not sure how this news regarding ZOE3 and an upcoming PS3 patch (due July 25) for the HD Collection slipped through the cracks. Siliconera: We Might Have To Wait A Little Longer For A Zone Of The Enders Sequel Zone of the Enders HD Collection’s transition from 30 FPS to 60 was not as smooth as Kojima had hoped for. While it wasn’t as noticeable to first-time players, those who enjoyed the original seamless fast-paced games were able to feel the choppiness. Kojima believes that such action-heavy games deserve nothing but the smoothest gameplay to fully enjoy. Due to this problem, Kojima and his team have re-programmed the entire game, and will release a free PlayStation 3 patch that should fix the problem and greatly enhance its performance. There won’t be a patch for the Xbox 360 version for the time being. Not only has this incident prompted Kojima to work on a patch to fix the problem, but it has also put a halt to the Enders’s Project which was announced last year as a Zone of the Enders sequel. The entire team behind the project has been dismantled, as Kojima would like to re-evaluate the franchise before moving forward, he says. Furthermore, he also wants to re-evaluate fans by asking once more, whether they would still like to see a Zone of the Enders sequel. If this patch does what Kojima is promising, I may pick up the HD release afterall. Hopefully it does fix it. ZOE2 is like playing in molasses at times. I stopped playing because it just felt so off. Quote
Duke Togo Posted July 25, 2013 Author Posted July 25, 2013 Reports coming in the game patch is now available, and the game now plays at 1080p at 60fps on the PS3. NeoGaf says the difference is huge. Anyone want to confirm this so I can go ahead and finally buy the HD collection? Quote
dizman Posted July 25, 2013 Posted July 25, 2013 Here ya go. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSDb6hAeGHA Quote
Duke Togo Posted July 25, 2013 Author Posted July 25, 2013 Here ya go. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSDb6hAeGHA I was hoping for some first-hand accounts from members' Quote
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