[Thanks to our friends at CVG!]
According to Capcom staffers, discussions are now ongoing as to the future of Xbox mech game Tekki outside of Japan, with a decision yet to be made on a European release. Stories emerged over the weekend saying that a US version is a practical certainty, despite the fact that the title is controlled by a 40-button hunk of plastic the size of your house.
Rumours are now emerging that Tekki – a name change is certain if the game is to release on the Continent – will make retail outside Japan without the Best Controller Ever Made, meaning you'll probably have to drive your mech with the normal Xbox pad. Boo. You should be thankful: estimates for the monster controller in Europe are swinging from £80 to £120. Read that last bit again. All sounds a bit Samba de Amigo, doesn't it?
The game was one of three exclusive Xbox titles announced by Capcom at last year's E3, the other two being Genma Onimusha and Dino Crisis 3. Originally titled Brainbox, the game caused something of a sensation when Capcom showed off the action blaster last month, revealing a mammoth controller and some genuinely magnificent visuals. Huge joysticks with pedals are so the way forward.
More on this soon. In the meantime, close your eyes and imagine sitting in front of a huge dashboard bristling with buttons. Mint...
No seria una pasada jugar con los controles esos y en multijugador?!?
