Lady Lilith Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/123191-Ni-no-Kuni-Devs-Begin-Work-On-Mystery-PlayStation-4-Game The people behind Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch and the Professor Layton series are working on a new game for the PlayStation 4 (and that's roughly all we know about it). In a recently-published interview with Japanese website Nikkei Trendy (translated by Gematsu), Level 5 head Akihiro Hino offered up some exceedingly vague information on what the developer is currently working on. "It's still in the planning stages, but we are ... working on a PlayStation 4 title," Hino states. "We might be able to announce it soon." As to why the company would opt for Sony's so-new-it-doesn't-even-exist-yet machine for its next project, Hino expresses notable excitement over the console's online functionality - an unexpected revelation, given that Level 5 is known primarily for singleplayer adventures. "PlayStation 4 is next-gen hardware built with the network in mind, so more than graphics performance and specs, we need to think about communication - how to use the network features," Hino says. Does this mean that Level 5 working on a title that heavily features online multiplayer? Maybe, but it could just as easily mean that Hino and co. are looking to expand their traditionally singleplayer-focused epic adventures with novel features that rely on certain aspects of the PlayStation 4's online connectivity. Not necessarily the network infrastructure itself, but perhaps this new game uses asynchronous online features to alter an otherwise singleplayer game. Think: Dark Souls, wherein players could scribble notes on the game's walls and floors that would then appear in other players' games via the title's otherwise invisible online feature set. Of course, that's all just speculation. We don't know anything concrete about Level 5's next game beyond what Hino said in this interview. That said, we generally adore everything the developer puts out, so here's hoping its next grand adventure will utilize the PlayStation 4 in an interesting fashion. Wait, didn't these guys make the WKC games? I don't see how it would be a shock that they want to do network-related work for the PS4 game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broy300 Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Please Level 5, let it be Dark Cloud 3! Been waiting 10 years dammit! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirbz Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I hope its a game similar to white knight chronicles but set in the future this time... Something like phantasy star but with the same mechanics as white knight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 I'd love a nice, long RPG for the launch of the PlayStation 4 and these guys are some of the best in the business. Can't wait to see what it is. Parker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beyondthegrave07 Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Dark Cloud 3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASlimeAppears Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Didn't they make Rogue Galaxy? Rogue Galaxy 2 please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis001 Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 I think that whatever the game is, it'll be a good one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timo_Marrinsbane Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 (edited) probably white knight chronicles 3. highly doubt major wkc players now will buy a wkc 3 since most of them feels like level 5 and D3publisher screwed them nor any online game. Edited April 20, 2013 by Timo_Marrinsbane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordfenton Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 I don't think it will be WKC 3 since many players are ticked on how the server situation being handled here in US and other areas without the fabled DLC that Japan got. Still I won't be shocked if it's the following since it's one of Level 5 strong points: 1) Dark Cloud 3 2) Rogue Galaxies 2 3) Ni No Kuni 2 (Yes I already said it) 4) Another Dragon Quest game but this time for the big boy just like DQ 8. 5) Working with Studio Ghibli on another RPG Still I can't wait and see what's Level 5's up to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniezutton Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 Please Level 5, let it be Dark Cloud 3! Been waiting 10 years dammit! I would die from sheer joy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolf723 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 cool, havent had a chance to play it on the PS3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 cool, havent had a chance to play it on the PS3. If you're an RPG fan do yourself a favor and play the game. Easily one of my favorite games this whole generation. Parker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniezutton Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 If you're an RPG fan do yourself a favor and play the game. Easily one of my favorite games this whole generation. Parker Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolf723 Posted April 24, 2013 Share Posted April 24, 2013 If you're an RPG fan do yourself a favor and play the game. Easily one of my favorite games this whole generation. Parker Thanks, il have to buy later when im done with the games im currently playing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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