Considering that the latest TMNT game is being released to Xbox Live in just a few weeks and the new movie is right in the middle of production, there’s obviously a lot going on in the Turtle-verse. With that in mind, let’s take a look at two of the more interesting stories to pop up over the past week.
Truck in background says “Give Blood, Play Hockey.” Casey Jones?
First off, while many fans were aware of this, others might be surprised to learn that one of the Co-Creators of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will be starring in the latest movie adaptation. Kevin Eastman has been given a cameo role in the film, and he just recently took photos from on the set. There’s no news about who he’ll be playing, but I’m sure that clever viewers will be able to pick him out of a crowd. He could play just about any role, but wouldn’t it be cool to see him take on a role similar to the cameos from Stan Lee in recent Marvel films? I guess we’ll just have to wait and see where he ends up in the film, eh? That being said, there was something rather interesting about the photos he took on set: They revealed that the set chairs featuring the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” title still exist, which indicates that the movie is still currently set to release under the original title and not the truncated “Ninja Turtles.”
Next, let’s talk a little more about the latest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game. Set for release on Xbox Live at the end of August, this hot new brawler is promising a lot of action we haven’t previously seen in any other TMNT game. In a recent interview with Chris Frechette, the Lead Designer of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, ShogunGamer.com really dug deep and got some interesting information about the new title. While many have been confused about the art style for the game, Chris explains that it’s intended to combine both the new with the old:
“We wanted to do a more realistic take on the Turtles… something that hadn’t been done before. The style came about by finding the right blend of our original concepts by Carlos Huante and the Nickelodeon show. It was like if we plucked those Turtles out and placed them in a more realistic environment, what would they look like? Their proportions and certain details like Donnie’s gapped teeth and Raph’s front chest plate crack stayed true to the new show.”
While explaining that Out of the Shadows caters not only to the young, but to the old fans as well, Chris went on to reveal some moments in the game that refer back to the origins of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles:
“There are a lot of nods to the original comics and movies. Like I mention early, it was important to get the attention of 30-something year old TMNT fans so paying homage to the past was a must. I’m a huge Turtle fan myself, so it was a lot of fun incorporating lots of little things, like the team bowling ball attack from the original 90’s movie or the arrangement of the Turtles on the title screen that resembles TMNT #1… Plus some big things which haven’t been announced yet! But fans of all ages will enjoy. TURTLE POWER!”
So there you have it! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows not only features elements of the new show, but also elements of the original comics and movies as well. Needless to say, if you’re any kind of TMNT fan, this should definitely pump you up. During the interview, Chris also explained that the game features four chapters and seven different environments, giving you plenty of room to have a lot of fun raising shell in this latest game from Activision and Red Fly Studios. What do you think? Will you be buying this game when it comes out? Let us know in the comments below.
