Itagaki to Appear Exclusively at Microsoft's E3 Press Conference

GFB writes: "While everyone has been wondering what the next game from Itagaki Tomonobu and his new Valhalla Game Studios will be, another big question has been whether or not the game in question will follow in the foot steps of Itagaki's past titles and be exclusive to a Microsoft console. We may have our answer."

[qface64]

what's the point of the exclusively part?
like anyone is surprised by this?

[TOO PAWNED]

i couldn't care less for any game of his to be honest, that said, good luck with selling 5 million on single platform, as he mentioned was his goal, let alone Japanese game.

[siyrobbo]

if ive learnt anything from microsoft its this

ringo star - paul mcartney at MS E3 exclusively - multi-plat rock band the beatles

Hideo kojima at microsoft E3 - multi plat mgs rising

modern warfare 2 at microsoft E3 - multiplat game

fallout 3 at microsoft E3 - multi plat game

splinter cell conviction at microsoft E3 - multiplat game

left 4 dead 2 at microsoft E3 - multi plat game

tony hawk at microsoft E3 - multi plat (crap) game

microsoft have a habit of 'exclusively' marketing non exclusive games

Not saying that itagaki's game wont be exclusive, but him being at MS's press conference doesnt mean a damn thing

[dabri5]

5 Mil is a lot however if we are just talking over lifespan of the game, he may have something up his sleeve. I doubt anyone would make a lofty claim like that without something clever going on. I think, even if he doesn't meet that goal, his announcement will be worth listening to.

[Blaze929]

sweet - the guy makes awesome games. Can't wait to see the project(s) he's working on with some of his former Team Ninja employees.

[k jules]

Your logic fails. You call L4D2 and SCC multiplat when they are showed at a Microsoft conference? Where can I get that game besides the MS platforms? Sony showed PSP and PS3 games, that is logical, considering they own both platforms. But when MS show games that are on both THEIR platforms, they don't belong there?

You can call them multiplat in a PS3 vs 360 vs PC discussion, but not in a MS vs Sony (which this is, concidering there was never a Games for Windows press conference @ E3).

[Bereaver]

multiplat means multiple platforms

It has, in no way, any affiliation with Microsoft or Sony.

What he was trying to state was that all those announcements, were available on different platforms, so even though it sais that he will exclusively show it in Microsoft's show, doesn't mean that the game will be exclusive to the 360 and maybe not even the 360 and PC.

[k jules]

I get that part, but saying SCC and L4D2 are out of place at a Microsoft conference (which he does) just doesn't make any sense. I refer to my PSP/PS3 @ Sony conference, Sony owns different platforms, they show games for both. Microsoft did the same with L4D2 and SCC. And Sony had also enough multiplats in the conference, like FFXIV and ACII.

But let this be the end of it, otherwise we're gonna get another 'who won E309' discussion ;).

[leeger]

Hey you know what I just saw L4D2 running on a Sony Viao with windows 7 as the OS, omg L4D2 is a sony and MS exclusive joint project!
and btw Steam is coming to Mac.

[Christopher]

I'm fairly ambivalent about the situation. His games for me are okay, just not good enough to care if they're only available on only one platform. For me, games like Mass Effect 1 & 2 and Uncharted deserve to be multiplatform because they're that good and everyone should enjoy them. When I think NG or DMC, I really don't care that much because, IMHO, they're not on the same level.

[sikbeta]

WOW...Really? Is not a Surprise, it would be a Real Surprise if he Appear in the SONY Conference, don't you think?

[OmegaSlayer]

Again, delusional 360 fanboys...

"Project Outline

Valhalla Game Studios is currently developing a big project for high definition game consoles.
We are looking for those who want to show their abilities to the world, those who want to grab a success and a victory as a professional, those who want to engrave their names in the history of video game industry and those who fight a battle together. We will welcome powerful people.

Qualifications

Communication ability to deliver your will and intentions clearly and quickly.
Experience in HD console game development.
Residents in Japan who can communicate in Japanese.
Age over 18"

"High definition game consoles" with an "s" as plural.

You can find this piece of news here,
http://www.valhallagamestud...
on Valhalla Game Studios Official Page.

So Itagaki can be whatever he wants and release his games even elsewhere for everyone's joy
I hope he will just make a kick ass game for both consoles

Thanks for watching

[Anon1974]

Now appearing at a Microsoft E3 press conference near you!

Seriously, who's the big brain that decided this train wreck of a human being be a spokesman at E3. Probably the same guy who thought Jane Lynch would be the perfect pitch person for the 360. Did anyone see those commercials? Those splattered and ran down the wall onto your carpet.

[MmaFanQc]

you seem to be confused

[Method]

k jules is just yet another ignorant 360 fanboy. Don't worry, ignorance can be cured.

The argument of "I don't have a PC, so it's 360 exclusive" is downright retarded.

That's like saying I don't have a Xbox and PC so MW2 is PS3 exclusive. It's just plain stupid.

Microsoft makes no profits off of games on their operating system. It's an OPEN PLATFORM.

That's like saying console run only on electricity is exclusive to the electric company. Therefore, all games are [Electric company] exclusive.

And then argue "BUT THEY MAKE MONEY INDIRECTLY BECAUSE YOU NEED ELECTRICITY TO PLAY THE GAME!"

[Rock Bottom]

You can get those games on any Sony, Toshiba, IBM, HP, etc... Computers. It's not MS exclusive.

[Greywulf]

Microsoft doesn't make any platform besides the 360 If I install windows on a PS3, it would be a microsoft platform?Just like if you dual booted a mac to run windows, Thats not a microsoft platform.

Microsoft doesn't make any money off of PC computer sales or Games sales that run on their operating system. You need SDK kits, and you buy that, but thats not the same thing as having a platform. By your logic microsoft has some part in:

Flash
Quicktime
Photoshop...
Firefox...
Youtube...
Google...

Any software that runs on it, gaming is no different. Microsoft certification is just paying money to make your game meet Live requirements, thats all.

Calling the personal computer a Microsoft platform is just an excuse to use when you realize all of the 360's games aren't exclusive by the definition of the word. So this magical explanation is made.

[Jamegohanssj5]

No PS3 love. He's one of my favourites, but Imma cry now : v (.

TGSI

[Megaton]

Seriously, this guy hates Sony more than most of the 360 fanboys here. No surprise. Nice to know the king of bad camera angles and big sloppy pixeltits is back in action...

...kinda.

[vhero]

Who cares now he no longer owns any of the team ninja IP's he really is meaningless. Dead or Alive and Ninja Gaiden is where its at and he has nothing to do with them anymore.

[Syronicus]

Thank god. One thing I like about Sony press conferences is that they are very professional and to have this douche at it would only sour the professionalism. MS can keep him. Maybe they can sit him next to a fellow blow-heart, Aaron Greenburg.

[vgn24]

Does the guy bleed green too!?! He even picks a marketing company ran by former Xbox employees? Come on Itagaki. You won't sell 4 million units (like he said he plans to) being exclusive to one platform.

[Foxgod]

If it will be as awesome and good looking as gears, then it will.
Remember, these guys made Dead or alive 4, and that game is still the best looking fighting game to date.
And its 4 years old, imagine what they can do now.

[qface64]

wait what dead or alive the best looking fighting game to date?

you joking right?

[Foxgod]

Yes it is, soul calibur and tekken dont hold a candle to it in terms of gfx.

[qface64]

riiight
go look at doa4 and doa ultimate the difference isn't even all that huge

virtua fighter 5 blows doa out of the water in terms of graphics

[XRider]

Virtua Fighter does look a little bit better but the controls are hella bad.

[Gue1]

I actually agree with foxgod on this one. Dead or Alive it's beautiful!!!!

[vgn24]

I'm not arguing with the guy's output. He makes some amazing games. I'm just annoyed by the fanboyism of a professional in the business. I'd be lying if I sat here and tried to act like Dead or Alive wasn't still one of the best looking fighters ever made.

[Omega4]

Not surprising hes to MS what Kojima is to Sony. At least someone in Japan likes the Xbox, and we got one confirmed exclusive for E3.

[King-Nax]

As much of a silly fanboy you are, your statement is pretty much on the spot. I cant disagree with you on that note.

[Cueil]

Microsoft is probably the supporters that he had... this guy even got to use a Spartan in his game... I think that shows that Microsoft believes in him...

[Vincent VII]

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[makingdamage]

You forgot the word "timed" before exclusive... :)

[dragunrising]

@making damage-

If it was up to Itagaki, there never would have been a PS3 Ninja Gaiden. No multiplatform for you. (facepalm)

[WetN00dle69]

Ahh well, Itagaki has never really liked the Ps3 so yeah.
Who knows if it will ever hit on Sonys console. I guess we will have to wait and see.

[Sonyslave3]

LOL the droids actually believe Itagaki care about the ps3 lets go MS E3 is yours to win.

[Forbidden_Darkness]

Actually every PS3 fan knows Itagaki loves MS unconditionally and couldn't care for his game, especially after the lameness of NG2 (compared to the first). Have fun with your Ninja Natal: Rise of the Red Rings of Death

[MyLightKilzTractors]

"lets go MS E3 is yours to win"
you do realize its a press conference??
so now your press conference is going to kick my press confrences ass
hahahahahaahaha------ fail

[avengers1978]

Who is this guy? and why do Droids care?
Both NG games were on the PS3, but honestly with the library of exclusives PS3 has who cares what this guy does

[boysenberry]

Old news. Everyone knows that Itagaki has Microsoft's you know what up his a*s. Enjoy hyping up games that are in development for years and end up being nothing but average Xbox fanboys! Sony is going to dominate E3 2010!!

[AngryTypingGuy]

AWESOME!!!!!! THIS IS INCREDIBLE!!!!!! THIS IS THE FIRST DAY OF THE REST OF OUR LIVES!!!!!! THIS IS...uh, can someone tell me what games this guy is responsible for? If it's a bunch of JRPG's, then who gives a crap. If he can make some incredible shooters or adventure games, then sweet.

[XRider]

If his next game is like Ninja Gaiden then I'm sold

[XRider]

Must be some Ninja Gaiden haters sneaking about. Maybe I should have said "if his next game is like God of War or Devil May Cry" my bubbles would go up.

[qface64]

if the devil may cry game has nero in it then nah youd get bubbles down

[XRider]

You're right DMC4 wasn't the best in the series. I still have it in my PS3 collection though. Never played the 360 verson of DMC not sure how it is. Ninja Gaiden is better played on a 360 IMO.

[IdleLeeSiuLung]

Agreed!

Play NG2 like it was meant to be played with more enemies on screen and much more punishing difficulty designed by the original game designer.

[Foxgod]

Interesting, i am curious to what it is, its probably going to be good, considering most of his team consists of former team ninja members.

This must be one of the big holiday games for the MS platform, considering that MS hasnt announced anything yet for the holidays.

[Stryfeno2]

I love to see what he comes up with...Now here comes the droids tears.

[ssipmraw]

yeah because so many retards like you bought his previous game
way to support this guy

[blasian]

sell 4 million on xbox... he better add the words gears or halo in his title... if he doesnt its going multi

[Forbidden_Darkness]

Yeah like: Halo: War of the Ninjas or Gears of Gaiden: Path of the Righteous

Ohh, and make sure he gives MS a little something, something, so he can get some nice advertising for his game

[Qui-Gon Jim]

Last year Infinity Ward appeared exclusively at Microsoft's conference, and obviously their game wasn't exclusive. All this proves is that his next game will be on 360, not necessarily exclusively.

[sikbeta]

Yeah, like when Kojima was in the M$ E3 announcing MGS:R and one of the guys said something like "we want to know about the next SNAKE game" and Kojima said something like "I never said anything about SNAKE", after that, MGS:R was announced to be multiplat...

[-MD-]

You are aware all of the dialogue between Kojima and Microsoft was rehearsed right?

[sikbeta]

So? Again, Kojima was on the M$ E3 Conference announcing a Game that everyone thought to be "exclusive", later the Game was Confirmed to be Multiplat, get the point?, the Dialogue between the PR-Guy and Kojima was like a WTf?-lol moment, got nothing to do with the guy above my said...

[MaximusPrime]

sorry who?

[XRider]

You kinda make it obvious when you play that card. I'm a hardcore PC gamer and I know who he is. If you type his name in the search bar you get a lot of hits, all red.

[qface64]

yeah even i know who he is and i don't even really care about the guy

[Nishka Fa Fa La Boo]

lol I bet he is serious. He doesn't know about the gaming industry that's why.

[ZombieAutopsy]

Anyone suprised?? This guy pretty much hates Sony because they backed Tekken and not his game.

[wissam]

GOW3 Prepare to be dethroned by this next game coming from this jerk.

[likedamaster]

The guy ps3 fanboys love to hate. Good news. Can't wait to see what he's cooking up.

[bjornbear]

i wouldn't say anyone hates him...

some just...don't take him that seriously (for example, his ex-boss ;))

but hate? pfff nah =P he ain't that good

[koehler83]

I would be shocked if he was working on anything but Xbox.

[Nishka Fa Fa La Boo]

He made Ninja Gaiden DS, that surprised you?

[koehler83]

Fine. *Is working* present tense.

NG DS kinda surprised me at the time, but it made more sense because it was a brand owned by Tecmo that had likely been bid on by Nintendo. (Seeing Dead or Alive Paradise on PSP is actually more surprising because I don't know who the audience is.. guys jerking off in bed or bathroom stall.. I guess)

Why would Itagaki leave, create his own company, make a new IP and then NOT work on the system he's been praising since day 1 as the easiest to make games for? That's his opinion. There's no point trying to validate it or debunk it. He's made it very clear.

[k jules]

Was ment to be a reply :S

[Fzyde]

The only game he made that I liked was Ninja Gaiden for Xbox (we have Sigma, but haven't touch it, yet). Don't really care about the DOA series, and the sequel to Ninja Gaiden was not very good. Not really that excited what he has in store, but hopefully it's not a fighting game, or a beach sports game.

And based on his last work, he's going to need all the luck to dethrone GOW3. Or Ninja Gaiden. Or Bayonetta.

[bjornbear]

he knows he'll be laughed at if he appears elsewhere xD

nah jk, he's an amazing game designer, but he's also a massively pompous idiot and he's far from being a Kojima so he doesn't pull it off that well =/

well, enjoy him =)

[X_GAMER_X]

(If it wasn't for taste and opinions products wont be sold)
Kojima is a very talented developer and I enjoyed MGS4 alot, When of My favorite game all time, But dos it mean Itakagi is worse? No
I take Itagaki Ninja gaiden any day over MGS games. Why? Because its my genre, I like Difficult games, Action , Slashing. Did I get the satisfaction when I completed Gow 1,2,3? HELL NO, Its Way to easy, Noob friendly, Did I like it? I loved it, I love GOW series.

When it comes to real action and slashing, No game can match Ninja Gaiden. At least when I Hit an enemy the other one do jump and interfere my fight. Not like GOD games, every one is standing Watching you beats the hell out of their companions.

No need to say bad words about him. When you accomplish something in you life and you are known for it then you can bash others, Not when you are a Internet forum fanboy.

Like I said, taste and opinion.

[-MD-]

I'm hoping he does something different with his new game, Ninja Gaiden is an awesome game it's just not exactly my type of game.

[rohail88]

hhahahaahahahaha!

[Xi]

The ninja gaiden series is still my favorite hack and slash game. Games like god of war and dante's inferno feel like bored and repetitive button mashers compared to ninja gaiden black.

I guess it's one of the reasons I liked bayonetta more then god of war 3.

[Mwaan]

The fact that he got a few guys from the VF5 team gives me hope that it is.

[Gago]

the god has returned!

[WetN00dle69]

HELL YEAH!

[Hard_Gay]

awesome IMO.

i hope itagaki anouncement of new ip game or new dead or alive exclusive for 360.

[mastiffchild]

I'm not sure he's in control of the DOA IP these days. Isn't it just a Tecmo IP as it's currently appearing on PSP?

While he's appearing exclusively at MS E3 conference I don't even think that needs to mean his next game will be MS exclusive either-could do but it hasn't always meant that in the past with loads of people popping along to only MS conference to support multiplat games so we don't know yet.

Itagaki isn't my favourite bloke(you hear some crappy sounding stories about him and his, erm, antics)but he's a talented guy and I'm always interested to see what he's up to games wise-we'll see what platforms the game actually arrives for, though, as while most third party games go multi MS still have to buy a few out to compete with Sony's first party might. Either s still possible right now(360 exclusive or multi), imo. I wouldn't be prepared to bet on the destination of the game based solely on where he's appearing at E3 anyway.

[gamingisnotacrime]

it might be coincidence but Itagaki's career has been going downhill since he partenered with MS. MS has a tendency of turning the lucks for the worse for some. like Square Enix

[Silber]

This guy hates the PlayStation. I hope for it, but i dont think he will ever make a game for it.

Team Ninja had lost is head with this guy. Hes an personal A-Hole but he is a Mastermind in making Games. I dont think Team Ninja alone will deliver something as good as Ninja Gaiden or Dead or Alive anymore.

[Method]

It will be a terrible game just like all of his other work. The Ninja Gaiden series didn't start to become playable until the Sigma remakes.

[almehdaaol]

I smell a game involving swords.

[GiantEnemyCrab]

Excited to hear about what they are working on.. Hopefully we see something as well.

[Mr_Luke]

Uhm... ok... and?
I've never liked this guy, but i admit i really loved his games (Ninja Gaiden Black over all). I hope he's going to announce something big, i don't care which console.

[slave2Dcontroller]

If this is true, AWSOME! Good to see Tommy Boy back. 360 guys should have a great new exclusive to look forward to. *cough*BASTARDS!*cough*

[biggame901]

Interesting. Even though I don't care for the guy as a person, there no denying his skills as a developer. I'll keep an eye on what's next from him

[The Official]

For a Dude who is hated by many a Sony fan.. Why is PS owners thirstin for his services? i though he was a perverted idiot who made bad games? Very Funny. Whatever he comes out with next i know will be a blockbuster.

[Silly gameAr]

Yeah. Those PS3 owners in your head must be screaming at the top of their little fanboy lungs right about now:/

Said it once and I'll say it again. Made it without his games, will survive without his games.

[BlackIceJoe]

I would not be surprised if MS was to buy his company and make him the head of Microsoft Game Studios Japan. I think if MS was to do some thing like that would be really interesting and could reap some nice surprises.

[NYC_Gamer]

well itagaki was never one of the ps3's biggest fans...he'd rather work on something easy like the 360...but hey everyone doesnt have enough talent to make ps3 games...

[Zero 007]

PS3 R.I.P
another AAA title exclusive for Xbox 360..!!!!!

edit : really PS3 has no games
enjoy foolboys with shinji mikami fake + April fools NEWS
buahahah

[TROLL EATER]

most likely another top quality exclusive announcement

[jaixvx]

I quickly read one part of the article -"Only for convention sexpos"

[Mkai28]

he just prefers the Xbox 360 because of better 3rd party sales. (Most 3rd party devs that show up exclusive to a press conference is for that reason) Other reasons are, he made somewhat of a name on the $m consoles with Xbox and Xbox 360. So he has 360 user trust when it comes to quality games.
I think even if this new game would perform better on the PS3, 360 would still come out on top in sales and I think Itagaki knows that. Also if $M was to make a good move they would pick this guy and his team up.
Hey, might as well get bethesda games,2k(John Carmack in particular) and Epic games. Yes it would put a dent in they're wallet, but would be of great service in the long run.

[turgore]

Lol at the fanboys.
The game will be 360 exclusive...maybe on the PC later on because Itagaki was interested in it. And no it won't become multiplat down the road because this is ITAGAKI's studio and not some other loser's that jusr plagiarizes Itagaki's work and calls it a day.

[Morgue]

Gee if only E3 was held over April Fools......

[The Iron Sheik]

It should be quite a sight. The one Japanese person who actually likes the 360. It's like seeing Bigfoot.

[Zero 007]

check this one
if xbox have 1 person from japanese developer [ itagaki ] Love xbox
so
PS3 has no one
Check
http://www.youtube.com/watc...
u loser FooT Finger

[The Iron Sheik]

Your broken unintelligible English hurts my eyes.

[OGharryjoysticks]

and it's always sucking firmly from MS nipple, what did u expect

[Tigan]

The Iron Sheik:
"It should be quite a sight. The one Japanese person who actually likes the 360. It's like seeing Bigfoot."

Naaah, it won't be as big as when SquareEnix decided to bring FF to the 360 or when they anounced a new MGS for the 360. The forums were quite a sight to see.

Anyways i can't wait to see what this man has to bring to both platforms. Chances are it will go to the ps3 as well just like the NG series did.

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

Not excited.

Dead or Alive < Tekken

Ninja Gaiden < Devil May Cry/Bayonetta

He's just...meh.

[Silber]

It seems you dont have enough skill für Ninja Gaiden;)

[hazelamy]

the guy's a deviant, look at his games and the lawsuit over sexual harrasment.
he can make some good games but he has a warped view of women.

[Silber]

erm.. *looks at your avatar*