Battletoads coming to Shovel Knight on Xbox One

*TigerClaw* · 03-04-2015, 07:09 PM

The Battletoads will be featured on Shovel Knight coming to Xbox One. Check out the teaser.

*Powder* · 03-04-2015, 10:25 PM

I don't understand. What exactly is their involvement? I have Shovel Knight for Wii-U, it's cool. Is this a new version or what?

*sdp* · 03-04-2015, 10:38 PM

Well isn't the Playstation version getting a mini level with Kratos? I'm guessing this is something similar.

I hate exclusive stuff like this where one version of the game can't have it all. And I wish they'd at least get something "Exclusive" for the Wii U version like a Mario level or whatnot but I guess Nintendo doesn't care since the game is already out on their system to pay for that content which is what MS and Sony certainly did to get this.

*TigerClaw* · 03-04-2015, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by sdp

Well isn't the Playstation version getting a mini level with Kratos? I'm guessing this is something similar.

I hate exclusive stuff like this where one version of the game can't have it all. And I wish they'd at least get something "Exclusive" for the Wii U version like a Mario level or whatnot but I guess Nintendo doesn't care since the game is already out on their system to pay for that content which is what MS and Sony certainly did to get this.

Well, Microsoft recently got the rights to Battletoads, So they are putting them in the game somehow.

Peanut · 03-04-2015, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by TigerClaw

Well, Microsoft recently got the rights to Battletoads, So they are putting them in the game somehow.

If by "recently" you mean when they bought Rare in 2002, sure.

*CyberCubed* · 03-05-2015, 01:55 AM

So this was the big Battle Toads comeback they were hinting at? LOL, what a waste.

*LeotheLateBloomer* · 03-05-2015, 04:01 AM

I don't know whether I should be happy or confused? It's nice that they are making a comeback but I was expecting a new game. First Conker, now this? Is Microsoft afraid to do anything specific with them?

*Ninjinister* · 03-05-2015, 05:32 AM

I am almost 100% this is just a tease for something to come. Don't be so sure lending the toads out to Yacht Club is "it".

~~Mew~~ · 03-05-2015, 05:56 AM

I like BattleToads. They at least make the company $$$

TMNT_Guy · 03-05-2015, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Ninjinister

I am almost 100% this is just a tease for something to come. Don't be so sure lending the toads out to Yacht Club is "it".

It’s a possibility.

I’m not sure if this is true or not, but here it is: A former Microsoft employee claims there were serious talks of reboots for Rare’s characters in 2014. The first reboot was going to be a Conker game with Insomniac Games developing it. But Microsoft wanted the game rushed for a 2015 release and Insomniac wanted more development time so the project cancelled before it even began.

So even though Conker was cancelled, there’s still a possibility of Rare’s other characters getting a reboot.

*TigerClaw* · 03-05-2015, 10:10 AM

Let's all not forget that, Battletoads was a result of TMNT being very popular back in the days. We had games that sort of copied the TMNT formula.

Who knows, This could lead to other crossovers, They did a Battletoads/Double Dragon crossover game on the SNES years ago.

Peanut · 03-05-2015, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Ninjinister

I am almost 100% this is just a tease for something to come. Don't be so sure lending the toads out to Yacht Club is "it".

Fully agreed. Phil Spencer didn't wear a Battletoads shirt on stage for this to be the extent of their plans to bring the series back. At the very least I'm expecting some re-releases and perhaps a new XBL game.

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Originally Posted by TMNT_Guy

So even though Conker was cancelled, there’s still a possibility of Rare’s other characters getting a reboot.

Multiple Xbox execs have gone on record about Rare IP revitalization being a focus. It's not a possibility, because it has already happened (KI) and will continue to happen going forward.

*Ninjinister* · 03-05-2015, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Peanut

Fully agreed. Phil Spencer didn't wear a Battletoads shirt on stage for this to be the extent of their plans to bring the series back. At the very least I'm expecting some re-releases and perhaps a new XBL game.

Would be nice to finally get a port of the arcade game.

*LeotheLateBloomer* · 03-06-2015, 04:59 AM

If they really are making a comeback, then I'm all for it. I just hope this isn't all we're getting. I wouldn't be surprised if they attempt at a CGI cartoon to compete against the current TMNT.

Do you guys have a favorite Battletoad?

*sdp* · 03-06-2015, 08:47 PM

Battletoads is one of those early 90s TMNT inspired designs that may have a place in retro gaming but there are tons of other Rare IPs that deserve to be revived before Battletoads is. On other news Yact Club games tweeted that "they'd like to have something exclusive for Nintendo" as well and while that doesn't confirm anything and nothing may happen at least they acknowledged it.

*oldmanwinters* · 03-06-2015, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by LeotheLateBloomer

Do you guys have a favorite Battletoad?

I liked the look of the brown-tinted one, whatever his name was.

Peanut · 03-06-2015, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sdp

Battletoads is one of those early 90s TMNT inspired designs that may have a place in retro gaming but there are tons of other Rare IPs that deserve to be revived before Battletoads is.

They have to start somewhere. Of the "classic" Rare IP Battletoads seems like the one that require the least amount of work and money. It's an arcade beat-em-up, not an extremely complex 3D action/platformer like most of their more beloved IP.

~~Sumac~~ · 03-07-2015, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TigerClaw

Who knows, This could lead to other crossovers, They did a Battletoads/Double Dragon crossover game on the SNES years ago.

This crossover, Battletoads and Double Dragon, was on all popular consoles of the 90s, NES, Genesis and SNES. I think there was also a Game Boy version, but I maybe mistaking.

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Comparision of all three versions.

judasghost · 03-08-2015, 01:02 PM

Yes, there is a gameboy version.

The larger brown-tinted Battletoad is Pimple. He isn't a playable character in the original game. Rash is the dark green one with the shades. My favorite was Zitz.

There was a short-lived cartoon series. And by short-lived I mean one pilot and that's it. The VHS is on ePay but it's also on Youtube for free, and it is balls.

five years ago, using WarioWare DIY, i made a cover version of the Turbo Tunnel song. you can listen here.

edit: you'll have to manually edit the URL to get it to work thanks to automated forum censorship.

*TigerClaw* · 03-08-2015, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by judasghost

Yes, there is a gameboy version.

The larger brown-tinted Battletoad is Pimple. He isn't a playable character in the original game. Rash is the dark green one with the shades. My favorite was Zitz.

There was a short-lived cartoon series. And by short-lived I mean one pilot and that's it. The VHS is on ePay but it's also on Youtube for free, and it is balls.

five years ago, using WarioWare DIY, i made a cover version of the Turbo Tunnel song. you can listen here.

edit: you'll have to manually edit the URL to get it to work thanks to automated forum censorship.

Here you go!

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TigerClaw Mutant Tiger Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hialeah, Florida, USA Posts: 14,165	Let's all not forget that, Battletoads was a result of TMNT being very popular back in the days. We had games that sort of copied the TMNT formula. Who knows, This could lead to other crossovers, They did a Battletoads/Double Dragon crossover game on the SNES years ago. __________________ Follow me on my Tiktok https://www.tiktok.com/@tygerclaw305

03-06-2015, 08:47 PM	#15
sdp Detoxed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Tokio, Italy Posts: 11,225	Battletoads is one of those early 90s TMNT inspired designs that may have a place in retro gaming but there are tons of other Rare IPs that deserve to be revived before Battletoads is. On other news Yact Club games tweeted that "they'd like to have something exclusive for Nintendo" as well and while that doesn't confirm anything and nothing may happen at least they acknowledged it. __________________ *Trapt* *urself Page MiscRave!!!* Click to join The Drome Discord server

03-04-2015, 10:25 PM	#2
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,956	I don't understand. What exactly is their involvement? I have Shovel Knight for Wii-U, it's cool. Is this a new version or what?

03-05-2015, 01:55 AM	#6
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,891	So this was the big Battle Toads comeback they were hinting at? LOL, what a waste.

03-05-2015, 04:01 AM	#7
LeotheLateBloomer Foot Elite Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 3,117	I don't know whether I should be happy or confused? It's nice that they are making a comeback but I was expecting a new game. First Conker, now this? Is Microsoft afraid to do anything specific with them?

03-05-2015, 05:56 AM	#9
~~Mew~~ Banned Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: In an apartment Posts: 3,159	I like BattleToads. They at least make the company $$$

03-06-2015, 04:59 AM	#14
LeotheLateBloomer Foot Elite Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 3,117	If they really are making a comeback, then I'm all for it. I just hope this isn't all we're getting. I wouldn't be surprised if they attempt at a CGI cartoon to compete against the current TMNT. Do you guys have a favorite Battletoad?

03-08-2015, 01:02 PM	#19
judasghost Random Punk Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: new orleans. Posts: 17	Yes, there is a gameboy version. The larger brown-tinted Battletoad is Pimple. He isn't a playable character in the original game. Rash is the dark green one with the shades. My favorite was Zitz. There was a short-lived cartoon series. And by short-lived I mean one pilot and that's it. The VHS is on ePay but it's also on Youtube for free, and it is balls. five years ago, using WarioWare DIY, i made a cover version of the Turbo Tunnel song. you can listen here. edit: you'll have to manually edit the URL to get it to work thanks to automated forum censorship.