Here's a summary of PRINCE_NineOne1's comments from the IGN boards.
He works for Ubisoft, as stated on his VIP status in IGN, he's from focus testing:
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you guys don't know what I do? You've never seen me on the IGN boards before? I'm exactly what my title says - a suggestion sponge. I help conduct focus groups, listen to gamers, and work with the development team to make sure everything is in line with what is expected of this game. Trust me - not as easy as it sounds. That's the TOP-DOWN look.
lots of other stuff, too.
Well - I'm gunna go out now.
I'll see you guys next week.
-P911
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RED STEEL.
Interesting concept if you think about it. There's not such thing, but in a figurative way -I guess it does make sense.
-P911
He then says the Red Steel name comes from a blood covered sword (Pootan's icon contains a sword dripping with blood):
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Pootan's icon = TEH RED STEEL
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You guys should support Game Informer and go out and get this issue. The editorial job is tremendous and they worked hard to break this story for Nintendo Fans such as yourself.
Ubi_Prince & myself will comment on public knowledge once you guys get the magazine - but until then, support your local newstand and GI.
In the meantime - anyone care to speculate how this game will work? I'm interested to hear.
-P911
Commenting on the leaked scans:
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That was not concept art.
-p911
On swordplay:
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Get the mag - the sword part is the shiz!
My personal favorite - and it will be yours - I assure you.
-P911
On the game not being an on rails shooter:
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OK - maybe I will comment on 1 thing because it so absurd for a next-gen game.
This game is not a rail shooter - that would be 100% NES and not Next-Gen.
-P911
Will the game have online multiplayer:
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Do you want it?
-P911
He then started a thread 'Couldn't be happier to hear your excitement - Thank You!':
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Well guys, I'll be honest...I wasn't sure how people would react to a new game that was not 1st party or an existing brand.
I want to thank you for keeping an open-mind and supporting 3rd Party Developers like Ubisoft.
We have truly studied this innovative console and I promise that we'll do our best to deliver the ultimate experience at launch and, as always, we keep our ears open to what gamers want - so keep your voices heard...we are listening.
Thanks again!
-P911
p.s.
We'll be back in a few months to ask you guys what you want for a pre-order item. Why? Cuz that's how we do.
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Once the magazine comes out - I will elaborate more. I wish I could talk right now but I'm in a bit of a "silent mode" - you know? You guys weren't supposed to see this magazine until next week!
I want to tell you all my thoughts on the power of the system, what I thought of the controls, etc.
And I will...at the approriate time. (ie. Next Week)
For now, I will say - NINTENDOMEGATON!
-P911
It does sound amazing!!!
