[Wii U] Kojima Productions not considering a Wii U version of Metal Gear Rising

[Wii U] Kojima Productions not considering a Wii U version of Metal Gear Rising

Kojima Productions' next release is Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, which is being developed by Platinum Games for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, and the game itself is nearly finished. Many gamers have been wondering if it will make its way to the Wii U, sadly that will not be the case.

Yuji Korekado, employee at Kojima Productions, has revealed that the core reason for the lack of Wii U version is their inability to comprehend the GamePad as a controller apparently.

"One of the strongest appeals of the Wii U is the GamePad. However, we've constructed Metal Gear Rising so you can fully enjoy the game on the controllers whether it's on the PS3 or the Xbox. So, currently we aren't thinking about Metal Gear Rising on the Wii U."

Its puzzling, and ignorant, logic if you ask me. This isn't just from someone who is a Wii U enthusiast, this is also from someone who'd love to see some of these companies thrust from their comfort zone. The Wii U's GamePad features twin sticks, shoulder buttons, d-pad and regular button functionality. The only difference is the screen in the middle of the controller.

Let's not even mention the fact that the Wii U also has a Pro Controller, which is very similar to the Xbox 360 that Korekado seems fond enough of.

We'll also ignore that Platinum Games is developing Bayonetta 2 exclusively for the Wii U, a game that could be compared to Revengeance in many ways.

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance will make its way to PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in America on February 19th, 2013 and in Europe on February 22nd, 2013.

Thanks for the heads up, Destructoid

Written by: Kyran Morrison

(This post was last modified: 12-18-2012 08:33 PM by LemonManX.)

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[PS3, X360, PC] Kojima Productions Hiring 'Next Gen Metal Gear Solid' Staff

[PS3, X360, PC] Kojima Productions Hiring 'Next Gen Metal Gear Solid' Staff
With Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker well and truly finished with, and Metal Gear Solid 3D: Snake Eater and Metal Gear Solid: Rising up next you might be wondering what exactly Kojima Productions will be doing beyond them.

They have posted a list of jobs up for offer under the vague headline of 'Next Generation of Metal Gear Solid Series Production Staff.' According to the listing, Kojima Productions are seeking planners, programmers and CG designers for a large variety of tasks. The programming jobs specificially cite applicants should have experience on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC, whilst the graphics listing is aimed at people who are interested in conducting research into next generation CG.

Maybe we will see another Metal Gear title unveiled before this year is out? Until then, Metal Gear Solid 3D is due this year and Metal Gear Solid: Rising is due out in 2012.

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