Mickey Mouse being redesigned

[txvjc]

Does anyone know when this videogame will be on the stores?

I don't think they've set an exact date other than saying Fall 2010...of course depending on how far along they are that could very well be pushed back

 

[Stitchmistress]

I found this article very interesting, thank you! I am mom to 2 teens who love disney, but are the video game playing, texting demographic that they are going for. I think this will be wildly popular with teens if done right, like "Kingdom Hearts".

As for changing the character? It seems from the article that they will be cautious with this, so I'm open.

 

[Blumonkeyboy]

I think the quote hits it right on the head. " Holy cow, we have a chance to MESS WITH one of the greatest characters."

 

[jpeka65844]

The Neal Gabler biography of Walt Disney maintains that Mickey's "plucky" image began to change with the introduction of Donald Duck. Donald soon became the mischevous one and Mickey was left to always be the hero. So, don't blame the new people at Disney. Blame Donald.

I love the idea of returning to Mickey's roots. I guess that's why I always favor the "vintage" looking Mickey than the modern versions..... (have sticky notes in the shape of the DL Death Wheel Mickey face that I COVET!!!)

 

[pooh4me]

I thought everyone would like to see this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvNcQhdBVGM&feature=player_embedded

 

[UrsulasShadow]

I thought everyone would like to see this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvNcQhdBVGM&feature=player_embedded

Oh, this is fascinating!!! It may make me like my Wii again!

 

[georgemoe]

I thought everyone would like to see this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvNcQhdBVGM&feature=player_embedded

Oh, this is fascinating!!! It may make me like my Wii again!

Thanks for the bump up again. There are multiple Epic Mickey posts here on the DIS. The game looks like it's going to be really cool!

 

[WaltD4Me]

I thought everyone would like to see this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvNcQhdBVGM&feature=player_embedded

That was really interesting! Thanks for the link!

 

[willis37862]

Mickey Today looks different from Mickey Yesteryear.

Change!

Exactly!

I'm interested to wait and see what changes may happen. I think it can totally work to have a more mischievous (a la 1929) Mickey in the video game and I'm interested to see how much they would change him outside the game.

Once Mickey originally became popular, he assumed the master of ceremonies role, while Donald took over as the troublemaker. I'm curious how Disney will keep Mickey as the face of the company if they move toward a mouse with a different personality.

Regardless, that was a really great article! Thanks for posting.

I agree I would like to see Mickey take back some of the traits that the other fab 5 took on I love Mickey but Donald is my fave because he does have so much personality!

I thought everyone would like to see this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvNcQhdBVGM&feature=player_embedded

Awesome video thanks for sharing! Now I have to have a Wii !!

 

[alebisi]

I thought everyone would like to see this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvNcQhdBVGM&feature=player_embedded

thanks for the link, this videogame sounds interesting

 

[LCoulter]

Wouldn’t you be ill-tempered too if YOUR house was being moved in Your theme park.

 

[eliza61]

Whoa, this could be very risky. Look at how they describe it.

But Mickey won’t be bland anymore, either. “I wanted him to be able to be naughty — when you’re playing as Mickey you can misbehave and even be a little selfish,” Mr. Spector said.

Not sure I want a "selfish" Mickey as we have more than enough selfish, naughty characters.
I find it interesting that they also equated being good and kind with being "bland".