Infinite Space

[darksnowman]

Gonna nab this info on Infinite Line (by Platinum Games/ Nudemaker) from Gonintendo.

- Science Fiction RPG
- Customize your space battleship and explore the universe
- More than 150 blueprints of ship parts. Build the ship you want
- 200+ crew members to choose from
- Active Time Battle - the more full your gauge, the more actions available
- wireless battles
- Nudemaker’s Kouno - director

[D_prOdigy]

This seems to be positively awesome. Here's the IGN report from a behind-doors presentation:

The video began with a slow spaceship crawl reminiscent of the opening scene of Star Wars. Eventually the camera panned out to reveal many vessels traveling in space. A representative from Platinum Games explained that Infinite Line will allow players to captain a ship, "like Captain Kirk in Star Trek." There are two main features of Infinite Line.

First, players will be able to customize their ship. There are over 150 design models, and another 150 possible crewmembers. The innards of your vessel are modular and can be rearranged at will.

The second piece of the puzzle is a large, expansive world to explore. There will be a deep story that spans across two galaxies. Platinum Games says players will learn what it means to be human.

We were then showed several placeholder images for what the final game might look like. The photos were quite complex, detailing a lot of specific information about the player's ship and its various components. According to Platinum Games, the "graphics will blow you away. You will not believe this is being done on the DS." Among the various images we noticed a logo for "CTC Industry."

Infinite Line will be based on the novella "Childhood's End" by Arthur C. Clarke. It sounds like this will be a very unique game for the DS.

With TWewY, Moon and now this, looks like 3rd parties are really breathing new life into DS.

[Dante]

IGN's Infinite Line preview

EGA has aligned itself with Platinum Games, the developer made up of former Clover heads. Among the fruits of this pact is an original Nintendo DS IP called Infinite Line. SEGA and Platinum Games gave a brief presentation on the game at an event in San Francisco yesterday.

The video began with a slow spaceship crawl reminiscent of the opening scene of Star Wars. Eventually the camera panned out to reveal many vessels traveling in space. A representative from Platinum Games explained that Infinite Line will allow players to captain a ship, "like Captain Kirk in Star Trek." There are two main features of Infinite Line.

First, players will be able to customize their ship. There are over 150 design models, and another 150 possible crewmembers. The innards of your vessel are modular and can be rearranged at will.

The second piece of the puzzle is a large, expansive world to explore. There will be a deep story that spans across two galaxies. Platinum Games says players will learn what it means to be human.


We were then showed several placeholder images for what the final game might look like. The photos were quite complex, detailing a lot of specific information about the player's ship and its various components. According to Platinum Games, the "graphics will blow you away. You will not believe this is being done on the DS." Characters will be in 2D, but ships, exploration, and battles will all be in 3D. Among the various images we noticed a logo for "CTC Industry."

There will be Wi-Fi two-player battles with your friends and their spaceships.

Infinite Line will be based on the novella "Childhood's End" by Arthur C. Clarke.

"There are two main [story] threads," Platinum Games told us. "One is a poor young boy who pulls himself up by his bootstraps, has no money. He gathers the money, the parts, and equipment he needs to become a space captain. Another thread gets into very high-level, philosophical science fiction stuff. [We are] fans of science fiction writers Arthur C. Clarke and Greg Egan. Humanity is made to observe and they are defining the physical laws of the universe through their observation. We want to explore the idea in the game and storyline that 'what if there are not alien species but different types of humanoid species who observe each other?' So that's where the themes of Childhood's End come into play. What is the real role of humanity? Why is humanity there to observe the universe?"


We were curious as to how the game will be controlled.

"All controls are with the touch screen. Because this is a spaceship you're not able to move completely in real time. You'll click your destination and click your engage button and your ships will start to move.

"A spaceship battle will pretty much occur in real time. There will be various parameters for your ship. According to these parameters you'll have what's called a 'command gauge.' This command gauge builds up and you can spend it to perform specific attacks during battle. For example, if you get some really great personnel on your ship, great pilots or whatever, they may be able to improve your command structure and your ship may react faster."

We asked if we'll be able to walk around inside our ships.

"That's something we've thought about but it's hard to accomplish on the DS. So that's not actually in the game. But, there are boarding actions that will happen between ships. So you'll be able to board enemy ships and fight."

It sounds like this will be one of the most epic games ever for the DS.

"We're probably talking 50-60 hours just to get through once. But if you want to do everything it will probably take you 100 hours."

[Jonnas]

I'm getting interested in this game. An RPG with an effort to make it long, epic and complete? Sounds good.

[Dante]

offical website is online

[D_prOdigy]

I'm hoping this is the sort if game where you can lose hours just tinkering with your ship with hundreds of different build combinations.

At the moment (don't judge me here):

Infinite Line > MadWorld.

[Dante]

New info
Sega has unveiled some new details about its game Infinite Line for the Nintendo DS which is scheduled for spring 2009 in Japan.

- Large scale space opera RPG.
- Your character does not equip armor and swords to fight, but captains battleships in space instead.
- You collect modules for your ships to freely upgrade and customize your fleet.
- Collect crew members with their own skills and specialities to change the strategy and abilities of your fleet.

[Dante]

New Info
Name changed into Infinite Space
Production IG has animated a special original short animated film for Infinite Space, and it'll be shown at TGS. The film will also be put online on 17th Oct.

Official site renewal.

Famitsu preview

[D_prOdigy]

I don't care we know nearly nothing about it. THIS is my most antcipated DS game ever.

[Konfucius]

This sound great. I'm generally a fan of all things sci-fi and this looks particularly good.

[Dante]

Infinite Space TGS Trailer

[D_prOdigy]

My life will not be complete without this game.

I've said it before, and it still stands:

Infinite Space > MadWorld

[Dante]

Sega has released the first chapter of Infinite Space 'Animated short film'. Infinite Space is a new space opera RPG developed by Platinum Games and scheduled for 2009 in Japan.

[D_prOdigy]

Platimun Games' new logo:



Oh, and can someone pwease change the thread title? I believe the name was changed to Infinite Space some time ago.

[/anal]

[D_prOdigy]

New Trailer


Still think this blows Platinum's other games out of the water.

[Funktion]

Awesome trailer, but some more gameplay footage would be nice.
I wonder if we can still expect a 2009 release either for the US or Europe.

[Jonnas]

I'm actually really interested in this, now. Looks and sounds really good.

But did my eyes deceive me, or is there a character named "Tosca"? HA!

[Dante]

New video and pictures

[D_prOdigy]

Japan sales:

* 1. Infinite Space (Sega, DS): 38,000 (new)
* 2. Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days (Square Enix, DS): 28,000 (429,000)
* 3. Sloane and McHale's Mystery Adventure (Level-5, DS): 26,000 (128,000)
* 4. Ace Attorney Investigations (Capcom, NDS): 18,000 (233,000)
* 5. Dynasty Warriors 6 Empires (Koei, PS3): 14,000 (117,000)
* 6. Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G PSP the Best (Capcom, PSP): 13,000 (735,000)
* 7. New Play Control Chibi Robo! (Nintendo, Wii): 11,000 (new)
* 8. Wii Fit (Nintendo, Wii): 10,000 (3,454,000)
* 9. Evangelion Jo (Namco Bandai, PSP): 8,000 (23,000)
* 10. Arc Rise Fantasia (MMV, Wii): 8,000 (34,000)

I'll cry with joy if this comes to the West.

[Dante]

Originally Posted by D_prOdigy

I'll cry with joy if this comes to the West.

Cry now D prOdigy.

Release Date: EU/US Spring

BATTLE, EXPLORE AND ADVENTURE IN SPACE FROM THE COMMANDER’S SEAT

The talented creators at PlatinumGames and Nude Maker have collaborated once again, this time on Infinite Space™, an elaborate sci-fi RPG with an engaging battle system requiring both speed and strategy. The esteemed team’s first title, Steel Battalion™, was critically claimed and became a sought after collector’s item. Their latest space adventure promises the same high quality and intricate depth in over 70 hours of gameplay. Created exclusively for the Nintendo DS™, the saga immerses you in a dynamic, colorful universe on the verge of war. In the role of young Yuri, you command a fleet of spaceships and battle against tyrannical dictators and deadly space pirates while searching for a mystical epitaph known to have the power to change the world. As the story unfolds, Yuri grows into a man powerful enough to prevent another war and possibly, universal annihilation.


FEATURES:

• Extensive customization: Create and customize a fleet of up to five spaceships with over 100 spaceship blueprints and over 200 modules to choose from. Changing the crew and spaceship attributes directly affects the impact of the fleet.

• Unique tactical battle system: Decisions must be made quickly in the dramatic, action-filled battles, or enemies will get the upper hand.

• Two gameplay modes: Compete wirelessly with friends in 2-player versus mode or travel through the expansive universe on a solo quest.

• Vast storyline: In this epic journey that spans Yuri’s lifetime from child to adult, you can encounter over 100 unique characters in over 70 hours of gameplay.

• Retro graphics: In a nod to classic Japanese sci-fi anime, the game features spaceships and Japanese anime characters with a 1980s vibe.

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