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00:00:00 – 00:15:54
The video discusses the unveiling of the game Wiki by Websen in 2005, drawing attention for its similarities to Zelda's Wind Waker. Nintendo raised concerns over potential plagiarism, leading to legal threats. Wiki offered character customization options and interactive gameplay. The game aimed at a younger demographic with unique features but faced challenges and failed to meet expectations, ultimately being terminated in 2009. The video points out the changing attitudes towards games inspired by existing titles like Zelda, with community backlash increasing over the years. Wiki's fate is seen as part of this trend.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the unveiling of a new game called Wiki by a Korean game development studio called Websen in 2005. Websen, known for MMO games like Mu Online, announced six upcoming titles, with Wiki being a significant one due to its cartoon style and similarities to Zelda’s Wind Waker. The game garnered attention for its cute characters and distinct art style, resembling the Zelda series. Nintendo raised concerns over potential plagiarism in Wiki’s character design, leading to legal threats if the issue was not addressed.
00:03:00
In this segment of the video, it is discussed how a web Zen spokesperson denied that the character design being circulated was final, explaining that Wiki offers a character creation function with various customization options. However, when web Zen removed their article and images, only a low-resolution comparison image from an IGN article remained. This led to misconceptions about the Wiki character resembling one from Wind Waker. The segment also covers the rocky start of Wiki’s development, the debut at E3 Expo 2005 under the title “Wiki: The Master of Tales,” the diverse civilizations and character customization options in the game, and the interactive nature of the Wiki world.
00:06:00
In this segment of the video, it is explained that non-playable characters (NPCs) in the game have varying preferences for playable characters, guiding them to different quests based on affinity levels. The group system in Wiki consists of eight assemblies, allowing players to lead by creating guilds within these assemblies. The video also discusses the evolution of the game’s presentation at gaming expos, with a lackluster initial showcase at E3 followed by a stronger presentation the following year, leading to increased media attention and a name change to “Project Wiki.” The game is described as a cell-shaded fairy tale-based MMORPG, set to enter beta testing soon.
00:09:00
In this segment of the video, the focus is on introducing the MMO RPG game called Wiki, which is aimed at a younger demographic, particularly late teens and early 20s, including more female players. It stands out from other games with features like music by a renowned composer, an emotion system called the Smile Master System, and unique character expressions. The playable demo featured two Swordsmen and a magician in their own worlds. Despite initial difficulties for players due to demo data not resetting, most reviews were positive, praising Wiki’s uniqueness and potential. However, after generating significant anticipation, communication about Wiki suddenly ceased, leaving fans waiting for updates. The CEO expressed high hopes for Wiki’s future, but subsequent appearances at events were limited, leading to uncertainty and anticipation among fans.
00:12:00
In this segment of the video, it is discussed how the game Wiki faced challenges and ultimately failed to meet expectations. The game developers were involved in interviews, but Wiki did not appear at E3 events and was later cut from the game roster. Despite some initial hope, the project was ultimately terminated in 2009. The video also brings up the rumor of a lawsuit from Nintendo. Comparisons are made with other games inspired by Zelda, highlighting the changing attitudes of communities towards games that draw too much inspiration from existing titles. Wiki’s fate is seen as part of a larger trend where community backlash against Zelda clones has increased over the years.
00:15:00
In this segment of the video, it is mentioned that the game Wiki may have been successful if it was announced a few years earlier. However, as it resembles a Zelda clone and borrowed too much, it was considered late and unsuccessful.