[Combichristoffersen]

Outernauts is via EA Partners as well. And c'mon, isn't the HD Collection enough for you guys right now :-P

Aha, so the EA Partners deal DID force you into making this game, Insomniac going iOS only, doom, gloom etc. etc. :p

HD Collection is nice, but I want a new game with glorious ACiT-level graffix n shit yo.

[the TMO]

:| Hope this fund the other project for good.

[injurai]

jstevenson got any nice graphics I could include in the HD Collection OT?

[Rated-Rsuperstar]

Main dude looks like Nolan North. Tell me it's not a coincidence.

[Henry Jones Jr]

Man, that character looks so much like Ratchet. His weapon even reminds me of the omniwrench. I wonder if Sony will claim copyright infringement?

[injurai]

Man, that character looks so much like Ratchet. His weapon even reminds me of the omniwrench. I wonder if Sony will claim copyright infringement?

O_o You don't copyright creativity.

[Andrex]

Why are almost all Facebook games isometric? I had to do a double check to make sure I wasn't looking at yet another *ville clone.

You "hardcore" gamers get dick hard over recycled Pokemon games generation after generation with little visual improvement, and you're not even willing to give this a shot?

This game wishes it were anything like Pokemon.

[pvpness]

Because I really dig NeoGAF, and Insomniac, so it's unsettling to see this forum basically behave like GameFAQs.

Really? I lurk Nintendo threads because they've completely devolved into gfaqs territory in the years since the Wii was released. Losing specific NPD data put GAF one shade closer to gfaqs imo. Watching the enthusiast segment on this board rally against all things not strictly core is pretty common in my eyes.

As for this, it's Insomniac so I'm sure it'll be quality. My only problem is I won't be able to play it because you couldn't pay me to open a facebook account again. Upload it to armorgames! ;)

[BenjaminBirdie]

we're still making console games. and Outernauts brings lots of our sensibilities to the world of Facebook as well. I think you may just like it. Regardless, our hardcore gaming heritage isn't going anywhere

Who did the cartoon art for the logo? It's so awesome I love it.

[Shai-Tan]

I have no idea what they mean by RPG Strategy but I'd play it if it's fun.

[MrPliskin]

Why are almost all Facebook games isometric? I had to do a double check to make sure I wasn't looking at yet another *ville clone. This game wishes it were anything like Pokemon.

Most Facebook games are isometric because it isn't resource heavy and it is familiar to the user base.

Also, you've played this already?

[Shai-Tan]

My only problem is I won't be able to play it because you couldn't pay me to open a facebook account again. Upload it to armorgames! ;)

make one with a fake name and only log into it to play games or participate in promotions, problem solved

[Henry Jones Jr]

O_o You don't copyright creativity.

You can claim copyright on character likeness. Even so, I was mostly joking. Although the similarities are striking, there is enough different so that Sony would have no case.

[Lombax]

[Andrex]

Most Facebook games are isometric because it isn't resource heavy and it is familiar to the user base. Also, you've played this already?

If you're trying to get people to calm down and see the game's merits, insulting another game series isn't the way to go, especially when the insults are tired and worn out and not even really true.

[inky]

No thanks.

[MuseManMike]

If you're trying to get people to calm down and see the game's merits, insulting another game series isn't the way to go, especially when the insults are tired and worn out and not even really true.

Impartiality when it comes to Insomniac is probably not his strong-suit. Just a guess.

[MrPliskin]

If you're trying to get people to calm down and see the game's merits, insulting another game series isn't the way to go, especially when the insults are tired and worn out and not even really true.

No, I'm trying to get people to wake up and stop acting like children. Pokemon is best when played with others, as a social game. It also involves tedious amounts of grinding, fetching, and repetition. Do you disagree?

It also doesn't have ground breaking story or narrative.

You know what it does have though? Fun. So clearly it is a bit foolish and premature to say "lol no thanks Facebook games all suck hahahaha". This doesn't look too far removed from a good downloadable title, or mobile game at a core level.

Wait and see, that's all I'm saying.

MuseManMike - True, but I'd do the same if folks were poopooing another studio just the same for exploring new avenues. There is no harm in this, so I don't get all the overreaction and hate. The assumption that this will be a FarmVille clone is far fetched and baseless, and basically screams "I've never even tried FarmVille!".

[pvpness]

make one with a fake name and only log into it to play games or participate in promotions, problem solved

I've bounced that idea back and forth a couple of times. If they start getting a lot of stuff I'm into game-wise then that will probably push me over the edge. I really, really don't like Facebook though. I actively dislike facebook even.

[Andrex]

Impartiality when it comes to Insomniac is probably not his strong-suit. Just a guess.

Never encountered him before so I didn't know this was his MO.

No, I'm trying to get people to wake up and stop acting like children. Pokemon is best when played with others, as a social game. It also involves tedious amounts of grinding, fetching, and repetition. Do you disagree? It also doesn't have ground breaking story or narrative. You know what it does have though? Fun. So clearly it is a bit foolish and premature to say "lol no thanks Facebook games all suck hahahaha". This doesn't look too far removed from a good downloadable title, or mobile game at a core level. Wait and see, that's all I'm saying.

No, here's what you said:

"You 'hardcore' gamers get dick hard over recycled Pokemon games generation after generation with little visual improvement, and you're not even willing to give this a shot? Embarrassing for 'hardcore' gamers."

Pokemon was probably one of the most random series you could have picked, too. It doesn't even match up with your inane and intellectually dishonest "I like guns" derpapalooza. Basically, the comment was uncalled for, in every sense. Going after Pokemon of all things?

I know who posts in Pokemon threads, and there's almost no overlap with this one. And even still Pokemon isn't a shining example of a hardcore series anyways. Why not a bigger target like Uncharted? Well the comment still would have been dumb but it wouldn't have been as dumb.

[MrPliskin]

Never encountered him before so I didn't know this was his MO. No, here's what you said: "You 'hardcore' gamers get dick hard over recycled Pokemon games generation after generation with little visual improvement, and you're not even willing to give this a shot? Embarrassing for 'hardcore' gamers." Pokemon was probably one of the most random series you could have picked, too. It doesn't even match up with your inane and intellectually dishonest "I like guns" derpapalooza. Basically, the comment was uncalled for, in every sense. Going after Pokemon of all things? I know who posts in Pokemon threads, and there's almost no overlap with this one. And even still Pokemon isn't a shining example of a hardcore series anyways. Why not a bigger target like Uncharted? Well the comment still would have been dumb but it wouldn't have been as dumb.

I know what I said, and I said it for a reason:

The Outernauts are charged with capturing and training exotic alien beasts as they protect the galaxy by battling pirates and evil corporations seeking to control it. Players will explore planets, discover loot, and fight asynchronously alongside or against friends to master a wild, untamed universe.

That sounds *eerily* familiar, at a most basic level.

My point is that most folks here didn't get past "Facebook" before they started shitting up the thread. They don't even have a clue as to what the game is. They just saw isometric view, facebook, and immediately thought it was a farmville clone.

If this were announced as a PSN/XBLA title, this thread would be considerably different.

[jstevenson]

If you want to learn a little more about the game before deciding way too early if you like it/hate it or us, then read this IGN piece:

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/05/...nauts-revealed

[Carl]

“The core audience we’re hoping to attract with Outernauts is myself – a 23-year-old core gamer,”

But GAF just told me this game wasn't aimed at me? I'm nearly 21, so i'm pretty much the audience you're hoping to attact.

[V_Ben]

I think it looks like fun, so i'll give it a shot. Hopefully I get in to the beta.

[jstevenson]

But GAF just told me this game wasn't aimed at me? I'm nearly 21, so i'm pretty much the audience you're hoping to attact.

that's what I'm saying, don't judge it just yet, it's a relatively deep RPG, and easily the longest/biggest game we've ever made in terms of game content. Tons of quests, progression vectors and content to see and master

[Neuromancer]

I'll try it when it comes out. I'm not so assed up over Facebook as some of you guys. Could be fun.

[V_Ben]

that's what I'm saying, don't judge it just yet, it's a relatively deep RPG, and easily the longest/biggest game we've ever made in terms of game content. Tons of quests, progression vectors and content to see and master

Is there voice acting? I'm not expecting there to be, but it would be awesome if there was...

[Dorfdad]

So those of us who despise social media sites are going to miss out on gaming now?

[FStop7]

So Insomniac is an indie developer now? They're kind of stretching the limits of that word, don't you think?

When Phantom Menace was released Lucas declared himself to be an indie filmmaker since the project was backed by him and only being distributed by Fox.

Sounded stupid as hell then and still sounds stupid today.

[Ken Masters]

Both ratchet games on ps3 were some of the best times I had this gen, enjoyed resistance 1 and 3 also

Farewell insomniac, thanks for the good times

[jstevenson]

Both ratchet games on ps3 were some of the best times I had this gen, enjoyed resistance 1 and 3 also Farewell insomniac, thanks for the good times

Why you sayin' goodbye? We still are making plenty of console games!

[Joni]

So, that is the first Insomniac game I'll never be playing. I don't care for Facebook games as it often requires me to bother my friends or to invest via microtransactions to fully enjoy them. (I even block everyone that sends me app requests more than five times.)

[Tiktaalik]

With this title and as well Loot Drop's Ghost Recon fbook game, we're starting to see social games created from scratch by experienced game teams. It will be really interesting to see how these games will be different from other social games and how these teams will change the experience.

Many social and facebook games up to this point have been created by people from a web background, not a games background.

[krae_man]

we're still making console games. and Outernauts brings lots of our sensibilities to the world of Facebook as well. I think you may just like it. Regardless, our hardcore gaming heritage isn't going anywhere

It's going to take a lot to get me to stop playing Triple Town. Does your game have Ninja Bears?

[jstevenson]

It's going to take a lot to get me to stop playing Triple Town. Does your game have Ninja Bears?

How about an Electric T-Rex?

[Carl]

that's what I'm saying, don't judge it just yet, it's a relatively deep RPG, and easily the longest/biggest game we've ever made in terms of game content. Tons of quests, progression vectors and content to see and master

Fine, James. Fine. For you. <3

[krae_man]

How about an Electric T-Rex?

Now I'm interested!

[Misguided]

Similarities to Bastion: -It's isometric -...

-Floating islands
-Watered-down yet similar artstyle
-Adventure RPG elements

[Loudninja]

No thank you!

I am still very interested in seeing Overstrike though.

[mysteriousmage09]

They look like they belong in a damn esurance commercial....

[jstevenson]

They look like they belong in a damn esurance commercial....

Their insurance commercials were how they got their big break into becoming the stars of Outernauts... pretty great Cinderella story, really

[reddwarf42]

Hating stuff based on a hunch is what the internet does.

Also, Google+ support?

[Omikaru]

Gameplay could be interesting. It certainly shows more promise than the cack currently on Facebook.

Art style, however, is not at all interesting.

[Neuromancer]

make one with a fake name and only log into it to play games or participate in promotions, problem solved

Boom. It's not that hard, people.

[MrPliskin]

If you want to learn a little more about the game before deciding way too early if you like it/hate it or us, then read this IGN piece: http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/05/...nauts-revealed

Would ya look at that, IGN compared the title to Pokemon as well. Guess my bringing it up wasn't as dishonest and misguided as someone suggested.

Sounds interesting based on the interview, looking forward to giving it a fair shake.

[VVIS]

Did anyone play the Dragon Age fb game? It was made by one of the most veteren RPG dudes in the biz. Just wondering.

To the butthurt fans - get over it, this is the current reality of gaming.

To insomniac - you should aim at the younger crowd that knows less about your console history, and has the time to blow on goddamn facebook.

Overall, I have no time to play any games anymore except when I take a shit. So, I think you should make a Ratchet iOS game with short, replayable levels, and costumes for $1. iOS is about replayability, simplicity, cuteness. All attainable with Ratchet IP.

I just realized I don't even know if you outright own Ratchet, but anywho...

[jstevenson]

I just realized I don't even know if you outright own Ratchet, but anywho...

Nope, SCEA does.

But we will own all our IPs going forward (including Overstrike and Outernauts)

[Jerkapotamus]

With this title and as well Loot Drop's Ghost Recon fbook game, we're starting to see social games created from scratch by experienced game teams. It will be really interesting to see how these games will be different from other social games and how these teams will change the experience. Many social and facebook games up to this point have been created by people from a web background, not a games background.

My reaction as well, which makes the negative reactions to this being a facebook game are pretty silly. Yeah, it's on facebook, but it's relatively new territory for a facebook game, so judging it based on past offerings is not very fair.

Granted, it's going to have to adopt some of the 'annoyances' to actually make money, but I'm willing to bet I'll be able to get some fun out of it without paying or harassing friends. Even if I did pay for something, it would probably end up being pretty cheap compared to the price normally paid for games.

I see this as being potentially a really positive step for facebook games, and I think it shouldn't be written off yet.

[Neuromancer]

Closed beta signup link:

http://forum.playfish.com/announcement.php?f=608

[Live Free or Die]

Oh Insomniac... how far you have fallen. :-(