<![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts - Kotaku Comments]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts - Kotaku Comments]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> If I had this game, I'd recreate Helm's Deep so many times, if I had a Wii. And a TV.

FhnuZoag

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> @ruslander:
Alright, SPOILER WARNING, ok? Or do those expire?
My point is that I've been putting off that game for like 2 years, and now, I don't even think I have a reason to play it. You ruined it, man. You RUINED it. There's a very specific hell for people like you, although I don't quite remember what it is. Wait: You know in Big Trouble in Little China, when Jack Burton and the Asian Guy are swimming through the hell of the upside-down sinners? You know, right before they take out David Lo-Pan after he becomes mortal? Totally the hell I'm talking about. Oh wait, you haven't seen that movie, have you? SPOILER WARNING, I guess! >.<

Colwyn vs. The Beast

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> This actually looks kinda fun. I'd definitely buy it if it were on WiiWare for $5-$10 but if it's retail then I might consider it if it's in the $20-$30 range. Especially if it has Wi-Fi stuff to share levels with friends... if I can convince them to buy it, too.

Also, it's interesting that the two games I saw mentioned that Boom Blox is like are Toblo and Bontago, both made by DigiPen students.

Deozaan

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> What the hell does Steven Spielberg have his name on this for? This looks like every other Wii game, a bunch of retarded minigames and overuse of the damn control gimmick. Why couldn't he do something on the PS3/XBox, at least then you could make a half-assed game with a plot and shit.

Toprem

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> Oh my... Sign me up!

Psudonym

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> This looks absolutely fantastic. And here was me expecting A.I.2.

MrLister

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> i'm not even being sarcastic when i say that looks kind of awesome

108

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> When I first heard the concept, and the fact Spielberg's behind it, I was totally like "eh?"

But it does look like real fun!
You can still kind of see the original influence of playing with regular wooden blocks, and then breaking them down...

And I like how there's a puzzle element to it, and the fact that there's a bit and feel of "LittleBigPlanet" going on here with make/remixable levels, and I think you can share them...

Just hope it lives up to the hype, and that Spielberg's next game will also be good...

Nymo

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> I hope they keep the giggling from the characters, cuz that is great! I'm actually looking forward to this game I think it might be fun.

friscom99

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> looks like [www.bontago.com] except with animated block people.

sherfire

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> If the puzzles are deep and require some real strategy to complete then I'll consider a purchase. At this point I'm not setting my expectations too high. It's appears to employ quite a simplistic mechanic...

PaulHunter

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> Awesome trailer. Wonder how it'll turn out.

Dudemeister

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> Chain reactions + explosions = awesome.

Still, I'll wait for an actual review and not just a video put together by marketing.

Korby

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> I have no clue what's going on or what the objectives are, but damn if it doesn't look awesome!

Pezdispenser

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> JENGAAAA, JE-NGA! **JENGA!**

JohnnytheFuture

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> This is definitely a game that feeds the id. Lots of explosions and particle effects and booming, sweeping sound effects. The art direction and character designs took the concept in a direction I didn't expect, it looks almost like a Pixar movie. It'll be interesting to try out, at the very least.

Wien

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> Wow...am I the only one that was expected something epic from Spielburg? A puzzle titles doesn't really strike me as his style.

VendettaUF

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> This looks like it has promise, but I'll wait and see what its like after release.

Morberis

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> So it's like a commercial Roblox. Interesting. I don't know how well it will do commercially, though. It might be branded as just a kids' game.

omicron1

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> That actually looks pretty fun, but I'm not sure how long it would hold my interest. I would either get tired of it after a couple of days, or be declared legally dead before ceasing to play it. It could go either way. It is probably a good thing I don't own a Wii.

Gouki4u

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> So basically this is crysis sandbox mixed with little big planet. From the video, it seems the only really fun part would be to create your own level. Even then, that can get quite boring after the first few times. The other parts of the video didn't hold my interest at all.

Other than that, I'm sure it'll sell well only to be played for a few hours then forgotten about due to it seeming like it would be super repetitive.

failzmcgee

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> a trailer before Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull? I might buy it for that alone.

hatramroany

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> looks like a pretty fun game! kind of mingamish but looks like more fun than Wii sports and the like...i think the explosions are what do it for me ;)

Crawl to China

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> It certainly seems that he is not aiming high, which kinda disappoints me. Although, this game shows of what Spielberg is really good at: Explosions.

kanashimaru

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> meh. the HYPE machine is at it again.

hypekills

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> Looks pretty darned good. Way to go Spielberg and... ugh... EA!

PlayerX

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> this surprised me. this looks like the perfect game for me and my lil sister to play

kw4k

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> I'm actually kind of impressed. The physics look really good, but it all comes down to how satisfying it feels to use the Wii remote to destroy those towers.

ThisCharmingMan

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> That game reminds me of when you go to your friends house, you spend like 2 hours making the coolest fort or whatever outta legos or lincon logs, and you just try to beat the crap outta them. And you only find yourself doing it all over again and again and again.

Huh, kinda wish i sorta had a Wii...

ZeonicFreak

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> I think I'm sold.

Taco Bell™

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> That looks super fun! I was expecting some shitty waggle game.

argh

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> This is the first game that makes me want to buy a Wii.

The Dude

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> Here it is guys. Boom Blox... finally. I always knew Spielberg would set the gaming world on its ear one day. It took the mind of a visionary cineaste to realize this kind of high concept gaming. And this is only the beginning.

Coming soon from Spielberg Games:

"Can Crisis©"- knock all the tin cans off of the fence!
"Kooky Namez©"- spell your name with the wiimote! Can you unlock all of the glitter fonts?

'From the mind that brought you A.I. and Close Encounters comes... Splash Stonez©- skip the stones across the pond and YOU WIN!™'

Madeira

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> So it's Jenga, but the aim is to blow as many blocks as you can instead of keeping them upright?

What's not to love about this idea!?

Xylophone

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> I am so going to launch some chickens in that game. Mix in a few cows and good times are to be had!

Witzbold

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> I'm impressed with how much can actually go on on screen. I'll be keeping an eye out for this title

MoogPaul

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> I still don't really get what this game is. From my understanding, it's like first person shooter version of Breakout with a super physics engine. I still don't really get how your supposed to play... You shoot? You waggle? Still looks like fun, though I'm still sold from that Chicken the other day.

irkedpenguin

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> So, after watching the trailer a few more times, I'm less and less impressed. It looks like a totally fun physics demo. I don't really see much of a game there though. Back to Crayon Physics for me!

Gonzodamus

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> Looks really fun, though extremely reminiscent of the student game Toblo...

When they showed the level creation tool I was sold, though. :)

UltimatePancakeSensation

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> look like physics simulation SDK with texture, sound, music.

paraaya

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> This looks actually looks like it'd be a lot of fun. Here's hoping they don't screw up the controls (like that actual jenga game that came out).

Dukeman330

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> Was I the only one that watched the video, got excited, and started to get flashes of that horrific Jenga game that came out for the Wii?

I'm all for explosions, but the idea of moving blocks in 3d space using the Wiimote scares me a little.

Great idea... Just a lil wary of how it will be executed.

Techknow

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> I see shades of Jenga, Pain and some mini-game action in there... still, if the feel is "right" it could be very fun and addictive. The characters are certainly cute enough.

mariospants

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> Am I the only one who thinks this looks good, as in Wiiware good? Not full price good.

Santar

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> @cchrist: Thats his other game he is making. From what I heard he has a deal to make 3 games with EA.

Irenicus-the one and only

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> Seems hip. I will totally pick this up. If I ever get a Wii. Okay, maybe I won't, but still, looks cool.

Now that he's making his own games he'll hopefully realize that Jaws games need to be stopped and take drastic action against the makers of Jaws Unleashed. Drastic action in the form of Raptor attack!

Gonzodamus

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> I was getting excited through the entire video, but the level editor castle being blown up by the cannon ... instant purchase ...

This game must be mine ...
.

For some reason this kind of stuff fills me with kiddie joy!

This is the type of stuff would do for hours with blocks when I was a kid ... except MY blocks didn't explode, AND I had to clean them up afterwards.

brent_w

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> Holy shit!

I'm buying this for the level editor ALONE!

I could entertain myself for many many hours just setting up crazy ass block arrangements and blowing them to hell.

I have a feeling there are going to be a lot of youtube videos of this game ...

brent_w

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> I so hope this comes out in Japan because Ill so fucking buy it!

Brilliant! I am higly pleased with what I see. Plus I think those blox chickens are awesome.

Witzbold

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> @Raian1: There's a huge difference between understanding the psychology of "play" and understanding what moves us through top-down storytelling, is my point.
 
Yes, anyone can see "a difference"... but if you really want to get down to brass tacks, there is a tremendous amount of difference at a psychological level about what motivates people to engage in an experience pro-actively and what we can just feel compelled by as a passive member of the audience.
 
Don't sell the amount of energy that goes into creating a good "interactive experience" short. There is an awful lot to it. Spielberg is a pro at narrative experience... there's absolutely nothing that guarantees such skill translates well to other experience types.
 
You may not need a degree to "notice" what people find enjoyable... but to truly understand how and why, and to engineer such an experience well, having a degree or at least a lot of knowledge on the subject IS important. It isn't just "oh, i liked building and smashing... pop... that'll be fun." There's a lot more to it.

dv8godd

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> I don't see this making me cry...

Cchrist

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> People, you just witness a true next gen game. This is what Wii is all about. I can't get enough of this type of games..I want more...morrrrreeeeeeee!!!!

thegunshow

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> OMG!! Spielberg IS gonna be the next Miyamoto of gaming!!! He knows what the casual gaming demographic is exactly looking for, as well as enticing the other core demos too, just like Shiggy. This game is gonna be HUGE!
You can quote me right now: multi-million seller! Even the hardcore and (newly coined) midcore gamers are gonna get into this one!

onomeister

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> Looks like a combination of several game modes, One jenga, one dominoes, one blast-miner.

Ghede

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> Looks fun, but I I don't understand how what'll be the objective of each puzzle.

[ZTF]

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> @hrunting: There will probably be levels with specific goals. Maybe stuff like "Place an explosive block somewhere that will send the entire structure collapsing" or "Build an x with these blocks", but there will also be a free-edit mode where you can create elaborate constructions then destroy them in a comical and impressive manner.

Burguois, Teabagger of Olde

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> Looks like simple fun and with a very good use of the Wiimote for a change. I would definitely give it a try at least because it looks very different and innovative.

Masterpain22

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> i don't know quite what to think about that. the graphics look appealing the gameplay looks meh. i'm not into blowing a bunch of shit up just for the sake of blowing it up. especially not if i have to put it all back together again in order to do it again.

AgainstOne

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> I hate to admit it, but this looks damn good.

Course I won't trust it until I have played it. If there is one part of video games Spielberg should be good at, its making teaser videos. =p

The Amazing Exploding-Man

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> Well it looks entertaining enough... but I'm not really sure what the point is. All I can tell so far is that there are blocks... and you destroy them. Is there a goal to each level or are we just supposed to destroy stuff?

hrunting

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> Looks pretty fun, definitely better than your standard EA wii shovelware (boogie). If I had a wii I'd hit it.

greeble

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> Oh wow! Color me impressed! It's like those Crysis barrel-videos that always get like a bajillion hits here on Kotaku, but with objectives! Filled with antici... pation.

Protector one

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> @dv8godd: How does Spielberg working in the film industry automatically make him unable to grasp the fundimental points of video games? You don't need a degree to understand what people find enjoyable.

Raian1

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> It's a block-puzzle game, but it looks like it has a lot of depth to it, which is brilliant. Spielberg said he wanted to target children and families, and this game looks like it's going to do exactly that.

Raian1

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> I'm conflicted.
 
On one hand, I don't really think Spielberg should get into gaming because gaming and movies are very different enterprises. I mean... how could he possible do anything but fail to grasp the fundamental differences?!?
 
And on the other hand...
 
It looks like maybe he does grasp them. That looks pretty fun. Or maybe he just knows enough to surround himself with people who know their trade on the project and merely gives his insight on some other level.
 
Yeah, much is left to be seen... but building shit up and knocking it down had been a big part of my youth, so they have my attention now.

dv8godd

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> Welp, I'm sold on it.

Cypher19

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> I think in an interview spielberg fondly recalls as a child building things and than the pleasure of knocking them down. He said he wanted to bring that same kind of feeling to the wii.

as my EOD pals say, the e in the formula stands for more. blow that motha up

kingrottenboy

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> Surprisingly enough this looks pretty cool. Lets hope they can keep the controls tight thats going to be the main issue me thinks.

Deadeyereborn

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> @yhancik:

Hey that actually does look fun.

Still whenever I think of Spielberg, I think of huge productions or high quality indie work. Combining him with EA I'd expect the former (and I understand it was a collaboration with a small team), and this doesn't seem to deliver the latter. Oh well.

Perdew

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> It's odd to me that I see the innate appeal o fthis, and yet still can't get my head around Little Big PLanet, regardless of the latter's cuter main characters. I think it has something to do with the build-then-destroy mechanisms versus the build-then-explore mechianisms.

aelfin

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> Looks really cool, sign me up.

NecronomiconUK

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> I'm quite surprised that nobody mentioned Toblo yet.

yhancik

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> Looks quite fun! I love puzzle type games and for some reason, watching that trailer made me think of the one colossus (in Shadow of the Colossus) where you have to get him to knock down the columns and whatnot so you can proceed. I think I would have tons of fun in this game just building things and blowing them up. Consider my interest piqued!

ruslander

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> Spielberg's a smart man. Someone finally realized that all human beings want is the satisfaction of building stuff and then destroying it. (ie. Tetris)

Robotube on PSN wants to play SFHD.

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> looks fun tbh...cant believe it took Spielberg to point out to EA that the way to make money on a nintendo system is to make a game that looks and sounds like Nintendo might have made it....

Gypsie

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> I watched the trailer twice and still don't get it. Looks like some mini-games and a level editor to me.

But hey, it's got explosions, coins, happy music and Spielberg!

aka Bitter

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> Well what do you know, it's Throw the Thing at the Thing.

I'm very impressed by the physics. I might just give this one a go, just to screw around with something for at weekend.

Malmer

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> Almost seems like a 3d peggle. Shoot/move one block then the rest follows suit. Kind of cool to see the chains and different minigames in this. Definitely a Wii title.

Chewbenator

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> Looks like simple fun to me. I wouldn't mind buying it. Not on release, but when the price has dropped to like 25-30$ or something.

Yin

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> I'm just glad that the Wii is finally getting a game with cute colourful characters. Oh wait...

ADAM

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> Spielberg's influence may be a major selling point, but it also seems already like it's going to dominate the debate on this game...

Like a poster above said, what is his input on this? Significant I would guess, but not so much that it's worth more of our conversation than the game itself.

dicklaurentisdead

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> Tarantino Tetris?

I fail to see SP's input on this. Does Blox's father always miss his little league games? and/or other stereoypical bad father stuff?

GMC

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> @Tempestora: That will stay in, he said he wanted to play the game with his kids if I'm not misstaken.

Irenicus-the one and only

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> This seems quite innovative to me. I certainly can't recall playing anything like it.

The_Foo

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> I'm still getting a Gregory Horror Show feel from the character designs... anyone else?

Kiriphii

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> this looks pretty fun actually, but this doesn't seem like some spielberg would do.

nice to see him branching out.

presto117

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> For me the most interesting part was the shot of a split screen where two players were demolishing each others forts. If that stays in, and is a solid feature, I am sold.

Plus, Cube based Medieval Knights! and a Level Editor!

Tempestora

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> Not as bad as I thought. Still not "sold" on the idea, though, but as for the casual audience, they should eat it up, especially with Spielberg's name on it.

Anarchist_Gamer

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> Looks good, finally some decent wii games.

Kyle81

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> You know this actually looks pretty interesting and I'm not really a fan of this type of game. Creating my own levels looks like it could be a lot of fun providing there are not huge restrictions on it.

Hauler

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> @HykCraft: You are... unable to be described by words that wouldn't get me banned.

I think this game looks fucking awesome! It looks fun, pretty, and just plain joyful! I actually can't wait for this.

Commence flaming me in 3, 2, 1: I want this game more than Smash Bros.

baked ham

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> I'm buying it! No kidding, I am so getting this game. Mmm build my own levels and blow em up on the Wii, instant buy.

Irenicus-the one and only

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> yeah that looks very fun. there's alot of stuff going on for it beeing a Wii game.

Acunia

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> I love the style, its heartning to see Speilberg going with that kinda loveable box type....thing

excel_excel

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> And Spielberg thinks this crap is innovative? Okay... sad to see EA waste money on publishing and marketing this junk title.

HykCraft

]]> <![CDATA[Steven Spielberg's Boom Blox Debuts]]> This looks strangely quite enjoyable.

Aprocalypse

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