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Scribblenauts doodling again this fall

WBIE reveals follow-up to 5TH Cell's acclaimed DS puzzle-platformer expands with new adjective system this fall.

A critical darling ever since its 2009 Electronic Entertainment Expo debut, 5TH Cell's Scribblenauts for the DS has also proven to be a commercial success, having sold more than 1 million units since its December launch. With that kind of reception, it's no wonder that Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has commissioned 5TH Cell for a follow-up. Today, WBIE announced that a new, as-yet-untitled Scribblenauts game will arrive for the DS this fall.

Like the first installment, the next Scribblenauts game sees players solving puzzles by summoning thousands of different objects and creatures, all of which work more or less as they do in real life. The game again focuses on the pursuits of Maxwell as he attempts to acquire each level's "starite." According to the publisher, Scribblenauts' follow-up will feature all-new puzzles as well as redesigned levels.

5TH Cell will be expanding its word summoning formula in the new game with the addition of an adjective system. With adjectives, players can modify the color, size, elements, and behaviors of the summoned objects. The publisher notes that changes made to creatures or objects are cumulative.

Beyond the Scribblenauts follow-up, 5TH Cell is actively engaged in working on a "pretty big" project for Xbox Live. The Bellevue, Washington-based development house had previously said that it intended to shift its development away from the DS and toward console development. Notably, 5TH Cell will be discussing just that topic on the first day of the 2010 Game Developers Conference tomorrow, and GameSpot will be on hand to cover it.

77 Comments

  • PiFaceCanFlick

    Posted Apr 25, 2010 11:43 pm GMT

    I'm becoming an expert on Scribblenauts!
    And they must put the next sequel on DS first, before going to Consule.

  • asian_pride69

    Posted Mar 11, 2010 12:06 pm GMT

    I never really got into Scribblenauts, mostly because of the controls. I might be interested if they fix the problems of the first and improve on the sequel. Of course, that's no problem for them at all.

  • llakallaka

    Posted Mar 11, 2010 8:42 am GMT

    AWESOME!!! the first game was a bit buggy thou inovative, i hope they fix those problems in the sequel

  • Dragon66116

    Posted Mar 11, 2010 6:03 am GMT

    I loved the first game and cannot wait for the sequel.

  • game-ster23

    Posted Mar 10, 2010 8:02 pm GMT

    Nice to hear that there's going to be a sequel.

  • Fool_Master

    Posted Mar 10, 2010 7:21 pm GMT

    Good stuff. Good game. Good....

  • Imsterminate

    Posted Mar 10, 2010 11:16 am GMT

    I have the first, what a game

  • Kravyn81

    Posted Mar 9, 2010 6:54 pm GMT

    I still need to try the first and see what all the hoopla is about this game.

  • XenoLair

    Posted Mar 9, 2010 3:40 pm GMT

    Yay, If it has solid controls its a buy for me.

  • Giratina98

    Posted Mar 9, 2010 3:37 pm GMT

    I can't wait

  • psycho_chan13

    Posted Mar 9, 2010 2:53 pm GMT

    Can't wait, scribblenauts is awesome, and I agree the controls do need fixing.

  • Kitty_Fields

    Posted Mar 9, 2010 1:39 pm GMT

    Fix the awkward controls and this game will be awesome. And yeah, multiplayer would be super neat!

  • SicklySunStorm

    Posted Mar 9, 2010 11:14 am GMT

    fantastic news. like everyone else says - better controls please, and it will be perfect

  • Darkstalker77

    Posted Mar 9, 2010 10:48 am GMT

    Played this game for hours on end,very addictive but not very good controls

  • Blackt00thGr1n

    Posted Mar 9, 2010 10:04 am GMT

    Loved the Game.. Control's could be better.

  • vexxouds

    Posted Mar 9, 2010 9:51 am GMT

    make it two player this time. there is so much i want to do

  • Peach100

    Posted Mar 9, 2010 9:48 am GMT

    Scribblenauts was fun and comical game but the controls were extremely annoying. Hopefully they'll fix the controls.

  • jessmaster13

    Posted Mar 9, 2010 6:35 am GMT

    Hopefully they fix the control scheme

  • mariostar0001

    Posted Mar 9, 2010 6:29 am GMT

    Wasn't there also something about the ability to control Maxwell with the D-pad? I heard that was in an article about it.

  • SilentKing16

    Posted Mar 9, 2010 6:05 am GMT

    Couldn't agree more DryMaster

  • apothix

    Posted Mar 9, 2010 5:05 am GMT

    lol I really had alot of fun in the first game

  • MERGATROYDER

    Posted Mar 9, 2010 3:19 am GMT

    As long as it will allow me to have a vampire and god battle it out like the first title did, then I'm sold.

  • kikitube

    Posted Mar 9, 2010 12:28 am GMT

    One thing that I don't like about this game is the controls.

  • DJSAV_101 posted Mar 9, 2010 12:22 am GMT (does not meet display criteria. sign in to show)

    DJSAV_101

    Posted Mar 9, 2010 12:22 am GMT (hide)

    First one was boring and the controls were terrible. I'm ganna pass on this one.

  • DryMaster

    Posted Mar 8, 2010 10:58 pm GMT

    If theres copyrighted stuff i'm in. you know, just so I can bazooka slippy from star fox.

  • TehReaper

    Posted Mar 8, 2010 10:47 pm GMT

    I hope the controls don't suck this time.

  • Hayabusa17

    Posted Mar 8, 2010 10:42 pm GMT

    and then i couldent manage to save up 100$ as that i spend alot

  • chazy035

    Posted Mar 8, 2010 10:40 pm GMT

    the controls were really annoying the first one. They should fill up the storage space on the cartridge next time for improvements.

  • Hayabusa17

    Posted Mar 8, 2010 10:40 pm GMT

    well i bought this instead of fallout 3

  • Hayabusa17

    Posted Mar 8, 2010 10:40 pm GMT

    the only reason i thought that was because i spent my money on this and couldent get another game for a year

  • Hayabusa17

    Posted Mar 8, 2010 10:09 pm GMT

    hopfully i wont be dissaponited by this one

  • Hayabusa17

    Posted Mar 8, 2010 10:08 pm GMT

    the first one was a waste of money

  • charizard1605

    Posted Mar 8, 2010 9:49 pm GMT

    Thankfully, 5Th Cell confirmed its D Pad controls this time, so as before,imma hyping this AAAAE!

  • WllDan7

    Posted Mar 8, 2010 8:46 pm GMT

    @Brettsky128:

    You use the d-pad to move in this game. So I think that pretty much fixes with most had against it. And a lot of other stuff added too. I may just get this game. Since I didn't get the first one.

  • kejigoto

    Posted Mar 8, 2010 8:21 pm GMT

    Awesome! I loved Scribblenauts and can't wait for the sequel! Definitely pleased with this news.

  • Brettsky128

    Posted Mar 8, 2010 7:36 pm GMT

    Saying the controls need work is the understatement of the millennium. If the reviews say the controls are good, I will buy this game, if they're exactly the same, definitely passing. I returned the first Scribblenauts, but I kept the rooster hat I got for pre-ordering it

  • lovetheblindone

    Posted Mar 8, 2010 7:31 pm GMT

    Pass. Played the first for a good solid hour and was not impressed.

  • mjc0961

    Posted Mar 8, 2010 7:29 pm GMT

    I'll pass. The first game pissed me off left and right.

  • ColonelX24

    Posted Mar 8, 2010 7:27 pm GMT

    So...Scribblenauts for Natal?

  • Superzone

    Posted Mar 8, 2010 7:11 pm GMT

    If they fix the control issues, this will be amazing.

  • spawnassasin

    Posted Mar 8, 2010 7:02 pm GMT

    wooo cant wait i loved the first one

  • Toysoldier34

    Posted Mar 8, 2010 6:58 pm GMT

    Scribblenauts for the Playstation Arc?

  • joeytman

    Posted Mar 8, 2010 6:51 pm GMT

    Better controls FTW!

  • comb5

    Posted Mar 8, 2010 6:50 pm GMT

    I was thinking what they could possibly do to add something to the games system. And then I saw adjectives. Of course adjectives! *yawn*
    I liked the first game, but they should really work on improving it before they try to throw in even more words.

  • KaBo0m

    Posted Mar 8, 2010 6:37 pm GMT

    "I just hope they inculde copyrighted names(cough..Darth Vader) this time, alright."

    lol buying the rights to use that stuff would cost more money than this game would ever even make

  • Chickan_117

    Posted Mar 8, 2010 6:21 pm GMT

    Hi, I'm doing a survey regarding game controls. Judging by feedback would I be correct in saying that everyone loved the controls in the first game and would like the touch screen movement to remain? lol

  • teknicz

    Posted Mar 8, 2010 6:18 pm GMT

    I liked the crappy graphics in the original, it gave it an unique and charming feel. The controls could definitely use work, I don't know how many times Maxwell would start running while I was still looking at something at the other side of the map.

    Adjectives added to the system ought to be great! So long as they fix a few issues, the sequel will definitely be welcome.

  • green_panda9

    Posted Mar 8, 2010 5:56 pm GMT

    I can't wait! I love the "adjective system" idea. It expands the range of things we can think up now.

  • CamiKitten

    Posted Mar 8, 2010 5:43 pm GMT

    oh heck yes! now lets hope for better controls too!

  • Obj_Solid

    Posted Mar 8, 2010 5:33 pm GMT

    can't wait to get rid of the original for the sequel.
    Please oh please make the controls better, and less glitchy please....

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