Preview: de Blob 2 on Wii

de Blob 2, previously known as de Blob: The Underground, is an upcoming sequel to the Wii exclusive 2008 platformer, de Blob. The game is set to be released on February 22, 2011 for both Wii and DS platforms. The game was recently confirmed for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 platforms in addition to the Wii and DS. Additionally, it has been confirmed for the Nintendo 3DS handheld system.

Release Date: February 22, 2011
MSRP: $39.99
Also on: Xbox 360, DS, PS3, 3DS
RP for Rating Pending
Genre: Platformer 
Publisher: THQ
Developer: Blue Tongue
Local Play: 4 Co-op

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Game Development:
de Blob: The Underground was announced on May 29, 2010, a couple of weeks before E3 2010. The game had a demo at the conventions, though only the Nintendo Wii and DS versions were playable. It was later revealed to be coming to Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3, under the title of de Blob 2. At the same time as this, Melbourne-based Blue Tongue unveiled their new high definition game engine, Prime, and announced that the HD editions of de Blob 2 would be the first game to run on this engine. These versions will both have stereoscopic 3D graphics, and the PS3 version will support Move as a control option. As well as that, Blue Tongue will be partnering with television network Syfy Kids for unannounced de Blob media and products.

Project director Nick Haggar stated that the development team is aiming to build upon the prior game, while retaining the best gameplay elements that were praised during its reception. In an interview, Haggar said that they had looked at the criticisms of de Blob and identified that the variety of tasks offered to the player was a key area of improvement to focus on. He also expressed his enthusiasm for the competitive multiplayer mode, which he believes will be more fully featured this time around, although no firm details were given.

It has been confirmed that John Guscott, the composer of the previous game, will return to score the music for de Blob 2. There are plans for the soundtrack to be released separately in both CD and vinyl form. The PS3 version will also feature the full soundtrack of the original de Blob on its disc.