Gaming Scribblenauts Hype and News Thread

[Donato_Dobango]

We're sure to get a ton of information and first hand game play accounts of this game after e3, so I figure I better jump on the bandwagon and start a thread to gather information on this game before it sweeps the web.

Game info: Developed by 5th Cell, makers of Lock's Quest and Drawn 2 Life, the game is a puzzle/platformer featuring a unique mechanic. As you progress throughout the levels, you'll find obstacles blocking your path. In order to circumvent these hindrances, you have to scribble down a request for an item to blow through it. Find a bear in your way? Summon up some honey and it will be distracted, etc.

First, here's the official Scribblenauts trailer:


And second trailer with even more game play footage:


Warner Brothers has licensed the game and has released some information about online wi-fi capabilities. It will feature some level editing features with the ability to control the relationships between items and how they react to other summoned items. Here's an article with more information about it: http://kotaku.com/5265732/scribblenauts-ha...ttle-bit-of-lbp

Since the game is being published by a kid friendly company like Warner Brothers, all adult-themed items are currently removed from the game (or were never programmed to begin with), so no summoning of dildos or strap-ons. But here are a few articles about just how in-depth the item list is:
http://kotaku.com/5103305/scribblenauts-wi...asers-on-sharks
http://kotaku.com/5261531/scribblenauts-stumpability-update
http://nintendo.joystiq.com/2008/12/19/scr...he-totilo-test/

Of course, with this much customization and variations of game play, a problem has arisen courtesy of DS Fanboy (with Screenshots!):
http://nintendo.joystiq.com/2009/01/07/act...t-be-a-problem/

Currently the game is scheduled for a Fall 2009 release. I'll continue to update this thread with any new footage, screen shots, developer interviews, or reviews as they appear.

 

[Domination]

LOL so thats why you asked me just now? LOL.

And everything Scribblenauts at kotaku for others

Other than that great work.

Edit:

Boxart too

Gimme some credit! JK

 

[soulfire]

nice topic very wel made.

and the game looks so cool.

i wanna play it

 

[Domination]

nice topic very wel made.

and the game looks so cool.

i wanna play it

Yep this topic is definitely better and will get more views and replies than my two other uselss hype threads. This game is more rvolutionary than anything.

Can't wait for this awesome baby!

 

[Donato_Dobango]

Here is IGN's official game profile of Scribblenauts, were any additional video or screenshots exclusive to them will be posted in the coming weeks/months:
http://ds.ign.com/objects/143/14304256.html

 

[Domination]

Here is IGN's official game profile of Scribblenauts, were any additional video or screenshots exclusive to them will be posted in the coming weeks/months:
http://ds.ign.com/objects/143/14304256.html

Nice. But somehow... your thread is full of... links. Add some screens.

Anyways I think your thread is as good as Hadrian's.

 

[jan777]

shame they removed things...

i wanted to scribbleNUTS

 

[Domination]

shame they removed things...

i wanted to scribbleNUTS

LOL... private parts falling from the sky

But if they added the "obscene" words the multiplayer would be more fun

 

[kalmis]

Interesting concept but bit too "kiddy" for my taste.

 

[Donato_Dobango]

Now is the time for some screenshots:

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Also, a fan has created the following highly fictional but still awesome Scribblenauts DS bundle:

 

[Bleedingelite]

This game almost seems too good to be true. I can't wait to actually get to play it!

 

[cmdixon]

I'm really looking forward to this game too. Thanks for the videos and article links!

 

[Kingfield]

I really really really wana try this one.

 

[Private|Par]

Was about to create a topic almost the same as this one as I heard something about it on Destructoid. Looks really fun, although we'll really need to have it in our hands to get a good idea of how it'll play. Good work on the thread, it's well organised.

 

[Vague Rant]

This game looks interesting, but I can't imagine any possible way that it will live up to the hype they've generated around it. It just seems way too ambitious a project, especially for the DS. If it was a system where new objects could be routinely added, I could understand, but in a DS game it just seems impossible for them to be very exhaustive about it.

 

[zeromac]

awesome game, too bad its kid friendly nouns only, but it should still be fun

 

[Fraesh]

if this game is really as awesome as they say i bet/hope it gets hacked to include new (adult) objekts lol

 

[Domination]

This game can contain DLC! But you must go through strict checks of age

I think if there were adult words, they could probably pw0n most other characters

 

[EliteKill]

If 5th Cell have learnt something from Drawn to Life is that people like user-created content. if they're smart, they'll give us some ability to make our own objects and share them. They can also add DSi capabailities in the form of more objects. E.x. The game detects it runs on DSL, you will have 10 slots for objects (Like N+ slots). The game detects it runs on DSi, it will allow the player to choose slots depending on the memory available.

 

[Bleedingelite]

I don't see the big deal about the adult words thing. I mean, summoning a rain of penises would be funny, but I can't imagine it being more fun than attaching a laser to a shark and having it fight a zombie.