Too much competition between teams or they didn't like her direction at all. I can't see much more
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Amy Hennig has left Naughty Dog [confirmed]
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Too much competition between teams or they didn't like her direction at all. I can't see much more
NoMoreTrolls
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Gotta agree with you here, man.
Everyone takes a crap on UC3, anyway, right? So who cares? /s
maneil99
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Because it rode Uncharted 2's success and hype, not to mention UC2 gained alot of mindshare and the system base was alot larger in 2011 then it was in 2009
SlowRevolution
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The writing in Uncharted 3 was really weak, if Druckmann forced her out I wonder what was going on with 4.
bigboss370
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Did she really have to leave the whole company for other people to take over?
Brianimaniac
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Who were the big people on Uncharted 3? I'm not really a Naughty Dog fan, and I didn't finish that game, but the half or so I played of it was my favorite Naughty Dog experience.
Someone get Guerrilla on the phone right now. A writer of her calibre could fix a lot of what's wrong the studio' plot and writing.
Why? Maybe she was difficult to work with. Why are we making assumptions?
James Sawyer Ford
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Feels bad, but at the same time it may be a positive thing.
The stories for the Uncharted series hasn't been all that strong, even though they had tremendous potential. Uncharted 3 in particular.
Uncharted 2 was the best in the series, back when Bruce and Neil worked on it. Meanwhile, The Last of Us basically took Naughty Dog to a completely other level of amazing presentation values.
I'm sure she wasn't necessarily 'forced out', but had an irreconcilable difference of opinion. Which is a shame, because Amy definitely deserves a massive amount of credit for the Uncharted series.
I just hope the project isn't in jeopardy like the recent Sony Santa Monica game....that would be terrible news.
The stories for the Uncharted series hasn't been all that strong, even though they had tremendous potential. Uncharted 3 in particular.
Uncharted 2 was the best in the series, back when Bruce and Neil worked on it. Meanwhile, The Last of Us basically took Naughty Dog to a completely other level of amazing presentation values.
I'm sure she wasn't necessarily 'forced out', but had an irreconcilable difference of opinion. Which is a shame, because Amy definitely deserves a massive amount of credit for the Uncharted series.
I just hope the project isn't in jeopardy like the recent Sony Santa Monica game....that would be terrible news.
Woah, what the hell?
Hype for Uncharted 4 = Buying a PS4 for Day One-> Buying a PS4 for... ... ... ... in six years, maybe. If the story turns out good... maybe.
At least we always have Uncharted 1-3/Portable, Amy?
Hype for Uncharted 4 = Buying a PS4 for Day One-> Buying a PS4 for... ... ... ... in six years, maybe. If the story turns out good... maybe.
At least we always have Uncharted 1-3/Portable, Amy?
Prototype Viktor
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Seeing as they wouldn't really know what the other team was doing in details while they shipped their own game. I doubt they forced her out
her + guerilla cambridge = MediEvil 3 omgggggggggggggg
They hired Obsidians Lead Writer last fall.
She wasn't even the best writer at Naughty Dog, let alone the entire industry.
Because....because.....RAGE!
ab.aeterno
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I genuinely hope the "forced out" business is not true, because I have fucking zero patience for office politicking, and I'd hate to think talent was pushed out the door because of conniving or ego. I'll wait to see how this develops before throwing people under a bus, but fuck if that's not disappointing.
HomerSimpson-Man
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Damn, that would be perfect. A Guerilla game with funny, memorable, and likable characters? They need her!
Good, good. I look forward to the supposed "not-Killzone" next game.
I would love to have her write Tomb Raider. Hey! A great Lara Croft!
Thinking about Pratchett makes me shudder :/
Sapkowsky hehe
She is one of them
Coming off the overwhelming reception of Uncharted 2 ......... the dip in quality was noticeable.
All the while TLOU shined.
The difference between UC2 and UC3, Druckmann and Straley weren't there.
Hexa
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So after spending a lot of time contemplating whether they wanted to do a new IP or a TLoU sequel... they decided to take over Uncharted? Dafuq? I have complete confidence in their abilities, but it just seems so random.
What's going to happen to the double team structure of Naughty Dog now?
Overall, I feel we need more confirmation than this.
What's going to happen to the double team structure of Naughty Dog now?
Overall, I feel we need more confirmation than this.
CoolMarquis97
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This is a big mistake. I have love for TLOU creators but Amy Henning was an excellent writer and I'm pretty sure the next Uncharted will suffer.
Amy was the lead on U3, while Bruce and Neil headed U2 and TLOU.
How is that relevant? I sincerely hope that success can be measured by more than just sales figures. ND has been incredibly lucky to have enough support from Sony to be able to focus on making a quality games rather than ones that sell at the blockbuster level. And if that is the measure of success (which it seems to be in ND's case), then I repeat: not surprised.
maneil99
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So the creative writer of a game was the difference between you spending 460$ and not buying a console.... Okay
We don't know any of these people as well as we think they do. But come on: hearing Straley and Druckmann talk as much as they have since TLoU has come out, they don't seem like the types to force out a respected peer.
I think what is possible is that Druckmann and Straley tried to leverage their success into a title change. Hennig demanded the same title change, didn't receive it, and walked.
Obviously that's complete speculation, but the point is that it's possible Druckmann/Straley couldn't have forced her exit without overtly trying to do it.
I think what is possible is that Druckmann and Straley tried to leverage their success into a title change. Hennig demanded the same title change, didn't receive it, and walked.
Obviously that's complete speculation, but the point is that it's possible Druckmann/Straley couldn't have forced her exit without overtly trying to do it.
Mr. PlayStation
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Uncharted's lovable characters, memorable dialogues this news is a real shocker, didn't see it coming.
this news is a real shocker, didn't see it coming.Ahh. The Itagaki syndrome
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrzej_Sapkowski
Welllllll......can he count
Jules Coast
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Really no point in speculating the reason. Hopefully less vague details come out soon.
Yep, if you love a lot of filler gunplay and a lot of cutscenes than Uncharted 2 and the first half of TLoU is for you.
NoMoreTrolls
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UC4: Drake has become doughnut Drake, and is a hoarder. His friends have all abandoned him, and he is living a life of abject seclusion. In Uncharted 4: Sea of Emotions, Drake embarks on his toughest journey ever, a journey of introspection. This time, it's not treasure he's seeking. Drake is about to find out that the real treasure is friendship.
Yoshida is the head of World Wide Studios. Two weeks of bad news from 1st part studios.
- Under welheming reveal for Order 1866
- Shattering of new IP in SSM
- Now Amy is leaving ND
YOSP.. please wake up. I hope PS4 success is not getting into their heads. Keep the team and folks that helped revive PS3 and re-build the fan base.
Man-is-Obsolete
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Why do people keep saying this? The game and it's story were probably in development for some time, and if it really was slated for this year most of the plot elements and such would already be in place.
False Witness
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This seems like such odd timing for a story like this to break. We won't have more concrete information for like another 10 hours or so most likely.
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