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wiifanboy
May 15th, 2008, 18:20
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Earlier this week on DS Fanboy (http://www.dsfanboy.com), we reported (http://www.dsfanboy.com/2008/05/12/rumor-sega-publishing-platinum-games-title-for-ds/) on a rumor that Sega had signed up to publish three titles from PlatinumGames, the studio formed by former employees of the vaunted Clover Studio. To our delight, Sega just sent forth a press release confirming the partnership, along with the first two shots of PlatinumGames' Wii debut, MADWORLD (http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/05/14/mad-world-to-make-violence-cheerful-again/).

Described as a game that "straddles graphic novels and 3D worlds," MADWORLD looks every bit as stunning as early video footage (http://www.nintendowiifanboy.com/2008/05/13/its-a-mad-world-of-leaked-video-from-platinum-games/) had suggested. It's set for release during Q1, 2009, and promises weapons that range from chainsaws to street signs, irreverent humor, and sports commentary to accompany the slaughtering.

Finally, there's a fourth title that Sega is keeping under wraps for now -- all we know is that it's being directed by Shinji Mikami, whose resume includes the first three Gyakuten Saiban games, God Hand, Killer 7, Resident Evil 4, and Viewtiful Joe.

Gallery: MADWORLD
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[Via press release]

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