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ICO director confirms new PS3 project

  • By Staff, GameSpot
  • Posted Oct 18, 2005 3:34 pm PT

Fumito Ueda reveals plans for his next project to appear on Sony's next-gen console.

With Shadow of the Colossus' development complete, some gamers are already wondering if its creator is preparing for its next project. And this week, the question was answered by the game's director himself.

In an interview with Dengeki Playstation, director Fumito Ueda, who gained popularity with his first game, ICO, disclosed that he already has a few ideas simmering for a new game project. However, he added that none of them are far along enough conceptually to be built into a solid game like Shadow of the Colossus or ICO.

For the time being, it seems that fans of Ueda will have to wait until he comes up with an idea that he's comfortable with. Though no one knows what Ueda's next game will be, he did confirm that it will be a PlayStation 3 title.

Ueda admitted that the three years it took to make Shadow of the Colossus was a bit too long. (ICO was released in late 2001, so gamers had to wait four years until they could play his new game.) While Ueda hopes to release his next game in less time, he commented that there are still uncertain factors in developing games for the PS3.

In the portable sector, Ueda revealed he would like to make a game for the PSP. Ueda also commented that he has no interest in making games for mobile phones, even though that's the current trend of gaming in his country.

While the ICO development team is known for its games that portray a realistic world and include lifelike graphics, Ueda thinks it would be fun to create a game that goes in a different direction, such as adopting the use of cartoonish characters.

40 Comments

  • ChiefFreeman

    Posted Dec 27, 2011 6:57 am GMT

    Since Fumito Ueda left Sony, I don't think we will ever see the game released. Sony says it isn't cancelled, but you have to wonder at this point.

  • ChiefFreeman

    Posted Sep 16, 2010 8:39 am GMT

    hehe. Fumito Ueda mentioned how it took too long to make Shadow of the Colossus (3 years), but now the Last Guardian will have been in development for probably at least 4-5 years, if development started around 06',07'. He should seriously reconsider mobile phone games, since they have come incredibly far in technical power the last 5 years. An Ico like game on the iPhone or Droid would look amazing. Especially after seeing the Unreal III engine Citadel tech demo running on iPhone.

  • santicuchon

    Posted Jan 20, 2009 1:41 pm GMT

    yeah you are right plz no cartoons if they put cartoons it wont be as fun as ico or sotc

  • MarioGalaxyFan1

    Posted Dec 23, 2008 7:50 pm GMT

    NO CARTOONS i love the dark emotions you threw into SoTC and ICO please no cartoons

  • jazz_kenny

    Posted Nov 24, 2008 8:37 am GMT

    i dont mind if he takes too much time in making his games bcuz his games end up being...lets say TRUE MASTERPIECES

  • mike-g

    Posted Mar 18, 2008 12:14 am GMT

    mistervengeance: so i 4th that motion to begin with. got a few things to say so hear me out guys. cartoonish games is like 'what the hell is wrong with you Ueda?'. not that cartoonish games are bad only that i'm so glad to be in this era where i got to experience something like ICO & ShadowOTC, it will be a big downfall when these games stop to happen. i so hope that they won't stop... ever. even in a 1000 years. Ueda, teach yours kids what you know and tell them to teach their kids and so on. and when you currently don't have any kids then stop making games and start making kids. i'll understand. then come back with like 3 games at once to make up for the waiting. this also goes for Hideo Kojima. now, where was i? ... looking back on ICO & SOTC, looking really closey at the characters during gameplay.... they look like they're something out of an anime comic so hopefully the 'cartoonish' he has in mind isn't that bad really! just more colorful! besides, i'm pretty confident that anything he'll do will be great. also i'd like to say this: i'm not sure i'm sure that everyone here understands that there is a connection between ICO & SOTC. am i wrong? i mean, you do know that there is a big connection between both games which gives open to the idea of making possibly another 2 games, right? anyway, mentioning that; i actually visualized and came up with an idea of what the game could of been like after what happened in ICO. imagine a co-op game....

    i do have some questions now.

    1. i had read that after completing ICO you can unlock the 'weird' subtitles into english. is that true?

    2. did it ever occur to you that the word 'ICO' could be some sort of initials? i was thinking the 'C' could be Colossus!

    3. did you play the small bit after the credits of ICO?

    thanks for reading.

  • Leon_

    Posted Feb 1, 2008 10:25 pm GMT

    mistervengeance: i third that motion. 4th anyone?

  • nooraiden

    Posted Dec 8, 2007 2:20 am GMT

    Well, first of all..with the two titles I've played the aspects of the story still unclear and there are many loose ends that can be completed with a great story. as for the gameplay, here arises the problem for Ueda, since the two released games had a unique and enjoying gameplay style, so the upcoming must be unique, otherwise I will lose faith in my beloved game...but still I expect that the third release to be as emotional and awesome as its two predecessors.

  • Sacred_Pie

    Posted Nov 2, 2007 7:23 am GMT

    Cartoon style would be an interesting direction but a SotC style graphics game on the PS3 would rule and (SPOILER WARNING) seeing as Wander didnt die at the end of SotC maybe something loosely related like SotC was to ICO

  • kratos_karmakar

    Posted Sep 23, 2007 1:06 am GMT

    mister vengeance: i second that motion. 3rd any 1?

  • B1Z3RK

    Posted Sep 11, 2007 7:11 pm GMT

    He should just remake colossus for the ps3 and id be happy with that

  • mistervengeance

    Posted Aug 17, 2007 9:27 am GMT

    i don't care how long it takes ueda man, even if it comes out in december 09. just make it freaking awesome.

  • Donnyp

    Posted Jul 28, 2007 12:26 am GMT

    lol. Some times cartoon graphics are done nicely. But not always a perfect example of suck is Wind Waker for the Gamecube. Also I would love to play another game like shadow of the colossus but with more Monsters to fight while riding around instead of just 16 enemies in total.

  • AnFangs_Endes

    Posted Jun 28, 2007 9:31 pm GMT

    Whoa; just imagined what SotC could of been like on PS3; WHOA; just tried to imagine what his next title for on the PS3 would be like, but can't as I'm definetly not him..

  • herozs

    Posted May 5, 2007 1:11 am GMT

    plz no cartoonish characters

  • steff3121

    Posted Apr 25, 2007 6:01 pm GMT

    Well, let's wait and see. I'm already excited.

  • mek_015

    Posted Apr 23, 2007 4:30 pm GMT

    His art for ICO and SOTC is very emotional for me it invokes great feelings

  • Hello1231234

    Posted Apr 23, 2007 3:09 pm GMT

    This guy truly is awsome, both games were superb and still are. Hope his next one is as good as or better that his current games.

  • nkaypee

    Posted Apr 22, 2007 9:32 pm GMT

    Ueda's games are recognised by their stunnin art direction and superb graphics. Going for something cartoonish, that too on the ps3, could spell disaster. i would want an offbeat game for the ps3 like ico or sotc.

  • 2w-sephiroth

    Posted Feb 15, 2007 7:15 pm GMT

    ...Ueda thinks it would be fun to create a game that goes in a different direction, such as adopting the use of cartoonish characters...

    You got to be kidding me, shadow of colossus and ico had the best art direction and style and you are going.... to change it into some cartoon?

    Ok... one of the main reasons that I am thinking about getting the PS3 and waiting yet not to get the Xbox360 is for the follow up in the world of Wanda and Ico, If for any reason they decide to change it to some childish and stupid cartoon I am going up the roof. Please change your direction again... and think about doing a Zelda with your artstyle and powerfull epic feel! LOL

  • Atheno

    Posted Feb 6, 2007 12:16 am GMT

    ZOMG NO don't you dare touch cartoons, PUT THE SKETCH PENCILS DOWN man. Continue with your beautiful art style you have now.

  • BrucecampbellED

    Posted Jan 1, 2007 12:06 pm GMT

    please not a cartoonish game, his games are truly beutiful, i wouldnt want the style to go away, its one of the things i love about his games!

  • maddog123

    Posted Dec 26, 2006 12:47 pm GMT

    I loved Shadows, and it was because of that game that I bought ICO. I love this man's games. They are beautiful minimalistic works of genius art. I can't wait for his next game, but the thought that he'd go for a 'cartoonish' game has me worried. I'm keeping an eye out for this one.

  • jkdeadite

    Posted Nov 27, 2006 9:45 pm GMT

    I'd be up for a DS title, but I see he seems to be heading in the PSP direction.

    Shucks.

  • Ratchetbuddy101

    Posted Nov 21, 2006 6:38 pm GMT

    Ueda thinks it would be fun to create a game that goes in a different direction, such as adopting the use of cartoonish characters. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Dark_Jak47710

    Posted Oct 14, 2006 2:46 pm GMT

    Sorry, PacBoy, but no game from Ueda was there.

  • RahKayne

    Posted Sep 25, 2006 8:56 pm GMT

    I'm looking forward to this game.

  • PacBoy23

    Posted Sep 16, 2006 10:56 am GMT

    We will see this at TGS

  • thedarklordrand

    Posted Sep 5, 2006 8:01 am GMT

    After playing Shaodw became my second favorite game director after Kojima. Can't wait for his next project. Also Ico is amazaing as well.

  • lpboy13

    Posted Sep 3, 2006 8:43 am GMT

    That's some nice news. SOTC had one of the best console graphics I have ever seen. The Fumito Ueda makes video graphic as if it was magical art peice that was in motion. Wonder how he will use the PS3's power with the style of graphic he uses. It's unimaginable.

  • Devils_Joker_22

    Posted Jul 1, 2006 5:37 am GMT

    Tales Of Shadows is gonna rock!

  • elessartelrunya

    Posted Jun 30, 2006 6:04 pm GMT

    Much anticipation for a possible prequel to SotC

  • wluo123

    Posted Jun 30, 2006 12:43 pm GMT

    SotC + PS3 graphics= Best looking game eva!!!!

  • rynmls

    Posted Jun 30, 2006 1:34 am GMT

    i hope he makes the version of the game for the ps3 to the ps2...

  • nayce

    Posted Jun 26, 2006 10:14 am GMT

    Shadow of the Colossus was rated the #2 game of 2005, but really God of War (#1 game of 2005) is not as deep and thrilling and as wonderful as Shadow of the Colossus. The best game ever. I am now playing Ico, just got it yesterday and it's pretty amazing too! By the way, in the guide for shadow of the colossus, it says that you can hang on to dolphins but where the heck are the dolphins????

  • king_of_Yoshis

    Posted Jun 22, 2006 1:56 pm GMT

    O.K. what shall I do now?
    ..... ....
    So.... my previous comments were lame...
    I got nothing.

  • king_of_Yoshis

    Posted Jun 19, 2006 3:16 pm GMT

    What could this game be? There is no telling with Ueda.

  • king_of_Yoshis

    Posted Jun 14, 2006 8:30 am GMT

    I am in deep anticipation!
    I will wait for more news.
    I n the mean-time, I shall find out what I can about games I already own.

  • conman10

    Posted Jun 7, 2006 8:02 pm GMT

    I hope it's another ICO or Shadow of the Colossus!!!!!!! I looooooooooooove those games!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • angel818

    Posted Apr 21, 2006 3:53 pm GMT

    SHADOW OF THE COLOSSUS BEST GAME EVER!

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