Think Disney games have a chance?

[DarkMatter]

I'm talking about classics like DuckTales, Darkwing Duck, Chip n Dale Rescue Rangers, and the other awesome NES Disney games. I know a lot of people would be happy to see them on the VC. Heck, DuckTales is considered to be one of the best games the NES has to offer. In a world where licensed games are usually crap, the Disney cartoon games are a breath of fresh air.

Anyone think these have any chance? Ultimately, I guess it's up to Disney. The recent releases of DuckTales and Darkwing Duck on DVD have shown they haven't forgotten these cartoons exist. It doesn't seem too unlikely for them to appear on the VC.

I won't be holding my breath but it would be nice to all those who missed on these wonderful games to get a chance to play them.

[Angelic Lapras King]

I m hoping it ll happen. Theres quite a few retro Disney games I d like to see.

[hippiecrite]

TMNT has shown us that licensed games can get on the VC. Most of the NES and Genesis Disney games were made by Capcom (which does support the VC) so I guess it's a matter of Disney and Capcom reaching some agreement to release them.

[Rhymetyme91]

There will come a point when Capcom will have all of their big guns out (they can't hide behind mega man forever), and they will reach into their back pocket and pull out a "surprise" negotiation with Disney and will release all the Disney games for 200 points higher than standard for whatever console the game is on. I shall call this "Judgement Day".

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

Originally Posted by hippiecrite

TMNT has shown us that licensed games can get on the VC. Most of the NES and Genesis Disney games were made by Capcom (which does support the VC) so I guess it's a matter of Disney and Capcom reaching some agreement to release them.

It's not as clear cut as that if another company has the current Disney video game license agreement. It's the same kind of reason why Capcom has no retail rights to Marvel vs. Capcom 2 and can't sell it as a disc—someone else holds the current retail rights for Marvel properties.

So if they wanted to get those games on the VC, Nintendo would need to sign off along with Disney, Capcom, and whoever the hell else. You can see why TMNT cost an extra 100 points... More hands in the cookie jar = less profit for each hand.

[KeeperBvK]

they can't hide behind mega man forever

If only they would. I wish they'd finally release some more Mega Man games on VC. Considering how long the VC has already been rnuning and how many MM games could potentially be released, Capcom's effort in this regard so far is ridiculous.

[RetroNL]

Aside of Duck Tales, Chip n Dale, Tiny Toons, Darkwing Duck. Never forget the game Disney adventures in the magic Kingdom.
Btw did I mention that games such as the Flintstone ones on nes from Hanna Barbera also are worth the buy. (although its not Disney) People should check them.

[Rhymetyme91]

Originally Posted by RetroNL

Aside of Duck Tales, Chip n Dale, Tiny Toons, Darkwing Duck. Never forget the game Disney adventures in the magic Kingdom.
Btw did I mention that games such as the Flintstone ones on nes from Hanna Barbera also are worth the buy. (although its not Disney) People should check them.

Tiny Toons is WB, not Disney, but I too hope WB and Hanna Barbera lend support soon. Hell, I hope every game released eventually comes out--and I'm sure eventually they all will (even if we have to wait till "Wii 2".

Originally Posted by KeeperBvK

If only they would. I wish they'd finally release some more Mega Man games on VC. Considering how long the VC has already been rnuning and how many MM games could potentially be released, Capcom's effort in this regard so far is ridiculous.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but during your wait couldn't you get the Mega Man anthology for NGC with all 8 classic MM games? But I do agree that regardless they need to pick it up. Of course the big reason they haven't is because they want to make sure MM 1-3 run their course before they dump more selections on VC. That's probably the big thing holding back most VC games, the less choices, the more the current titles will sell, is probably a theory in use. I'm not saying this is the only thing holding back more VC releases, I'm just saying that's why we haven't seen all the A-list games they have in stock be released yet. But I'm not complaining...there are still plenty of titles on VC that I want and still need to download. Ahh...if only Wii points grew on trees....

[hippiecrite]

Originally Posted by Jogurt the Yogurt

It's not as clear cut as that if another company has the current Disney video game license agreement. It's the same kind of reason why Capcom has no retail rights to Marvel vs. Capcom 2 and can't sell it as a disc—someone else holds the current retail rights for Marvel properties.

Disney has their own game studio which produces all their games now, so I'm pretty sure all it would take is Capcom, Disney and Nintendo ironing out the financials.

[LinkFanatic]

If Disney gets on board, the first thing i want to see is Tron for VCA

[hansolo350]

Originally Posted by LinkFanatic

If Disney gets on board, the first thing i want to see is Tron for VCA

At the rate games are coming out I can see it being released alongside the new movie.

[RetroNL]

Originally Posted by Rhymetyme91

Tiny Toons is WB, not Disney, but I too hope WB and Hanna Barbera lend support soon. Hell, I hope every game released eventually comes out--and I'm sure eventually they all will (even if we have to wait till "Wii 2".

O yeah true, thanks for reminding.
Still many cartoonish games on the Nes where pretty good compared to the next gen consoles brothers.

[Rhymetyme91]

I will purchase each and every Disney game on VC when they are released.

[Rhymetyme91]

Originally Posted by RetroNL

O yeah true, thanks for reminding.
Still many cartoonish games on the Nes where pretty good compared to the next gen consoles brothers.

Very true. I consider the NES era through SNES "The Golden Age of Disney Gaming". This was back when Disney games were serious games people of any age could play and enjoy. Now they're terrible games banking off of the movie they're loosely based off of so kids will beg their parents to buy them.

[evildevil97]

I'm not sure if this warranted it's own thread, but it's quickly becoming harder to accept Disney's lack of VC support.

http://www.studiobriefing.net/studio...R_AT_LAST.html

They're apparently buying the rights to Marvel.

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

Originally Posted by evildevil97

They're apparently buying the rights to Marvel.

They're not buying the rights to Marvel. They're buying Marvel!

[evildevil97]

Originally Posted by Jogurt the Yogurt

They're not buying the rights to Marvel. They're buying Marvel!

That's a redundant nitpick.

[Jogurt the Yogurt]

Originally Posted by evildevil97

That's a redundant nitpick.

Sorry, I didn't mean to come off like I was being snarky there, but it's not a nitpick. There's a big difference, especially as it regards common discussions about the virtual console. Buying the rights to something implies what we commonly talk about as licensing agreements, publishing rights, etc. These are fees used for individual properties and are usually temporary and/or specific to one or a few forms of publication. Disney bought the whole company for $4+ billion. They own Marvel. When someone wants to license games from Marvel, they're paying Disney. When a Marvel property sells well, Disney makes money.

Anyway, on-topic, this gives us all the more reason to hope for Disney games on the VC, since we could get such acclaimed Disney classics as Maximum Carnage (SNES), or maybe Konami's X-Men arcade game.

[Angelic Lapras King]

Marvel Vs Capcom Vs Disney anyone? XD

[RetroNL]

Originally Posted by Jogurt the Yogurt

Sorry, I didn't mean to come off like I was being snarky there, but it's not a nitpick. There's a big difference, especially as it regards common discussions about the virtual console. Buying the rights to something implies what we commonly talk about as licensing agreements, publishing rights, etc. These are fees used for individual properties and are usually temporary and/or specific to one or a few forms of publication. Disney bought the whole company for $4+ billion. They own Marvel. When someone wants to license games from Marvel, they're paying Disney. When a Marvel property sells well, Disney makes money.

Anyway, on-topic, this gives us all the more reason to hope for Disney games on the VC, since we could get such acclaimed Disney classics as Maximum Carnage (SNES), or maybe Konami's X-Men arcade game.

You could also say the opposite: if no Disney game will be released so will no Marvel game. I dont want to be blunt but thats also possible isnt it .

[Angelic Lapras King]

Originally Posted by RetroNL

You could also say the opposite: if no Disney game will be released so will no Marvel game. I dont want to be blunt but thats also possible isnt it .

Depends I guess if Marvel Vs Capcom 2 makes big bucks on XBL and PSN. They'd be stupid not to if it does...

[Refa]

At least we got MvC2, my favorite Marvel game

[Rhymetyme91]

This is such a huge game changer. Disney will no doubt make tons of cash off of Marvel Vs. Capcom 2...and then we'll see Disney put in the rest of their titles. This could possibly be the best thing to happen for VC fans...

[evildevil97]

If Disney doesnt get there act together and support VC, I'll be pretty disappointed. I mean, I'm sure everything will have to cost an additional 100 points because of licensing still, but if Disney agreed to it, I'm sure Capcom could bring its SNES games to VC, at least.

[Angelic Lapras King]

You know, there are Disney PS1 games on the PSN, which makes me wonder if Disney are supporting Sony more. I mean, pop any Disney DVD in nowadays and you get bombarded with DISNEY BLU RAY IS SOOOOOOOOO MUCH BETTER adverts... :/

[hippiecrite]

Originally Posted by Angelic Lapras King

I mean, pop any Disney DVD in nowadays and you get bombarded with DISNEY BLU RAY IS SOOOOOOOOO MUCH BETTER adverts... :/

Well that's because it is.

[Angelic Lapras King]

Originally Posted by hippiecrite

Well that's because it is.

Well yeah, but they go on about it more then any body else. ;P

[SuperSmashBrosFan]

I hate to break your bubble people, and while I still hold out hope, any Disney games are unlikely to be seen on the Virtual Console.

[Rhymetyme91]

Originally Posted by SuperSmashBrosFan

I hate to break your bubble people, and while I still hold out hope, any Disney games are unlikely to be seen on the Virtual Console.

Why's that? Licensing issues? As long as Disney truly doesn't have any allegiance to Sony more than Nintendo, I remain wildly optimistic. Since Michael Jackson's Moonwalker has been rated in Europe, I believe this could very well be a gateway for more licensed games. I'm sure Nintendo will release the Mega Drive and Arcade versions of the game, and if sales go well (and since it's Michael Jackson, I'm sure they'll go swimmingly well), then it just may inspire Nintendo to work harder at getting more licensed games that fans have demanded for so long to finally appear on VC. All it takes is for Disney to sign on to make all those awesome Disney and Marvel titles to appear. If Disney gets on board, I think the chances of DC, Fox, and WB joining will increase dramatically.