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[hecy234]

Hopefully not resurrecting a dead thread for nothing, and not sure if this is a banned source but could shed some light on Bend's new game?

http://www.dualshockers.com/2014/02...-cinematic-experience-and-advanced-animation/

The ad definitely seeks a very high profile professional in the animation field, and describes a very cinematic approach to game design. It also talks about vehicles, weapons and “creatures,” possibly implying that those elements will be in the game as well.

 

[Y2Kev]

Split bump. Haha vita.

 

[Cygan]

how big is sony bend in terms of amount of employees?

 

[FinalStageBoss]

Split bump. Haha vita.

 

[coolasj19]

Split bump. Haha vita.

Cool. Not cool.

how big is sony bend in terms of amount of employees?

80?

 

[Nightengale]

how big is sony bend in terms of amount of employees?

50-60-ish?

 

[BLACK AMERICAN PSYCHO]

Haha vita.

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SCEA has completely abandoned the poor thing

 

[border]

Another job posting disguised as a legitimate news story?

Oh wow -- the game needs good animation, and it has weapons! Thanks for the scoop.

 

[Takao]

Split bump. Haha vita.

Nothing in that job application talks about platforms. Sites are just tagging it as a PS4 game due to what Yoshida said. There isn't anything to be learned from that listing outside of the fact that they're hiring.

 

[Y2Kev]

Actually this is via Dualshockers. So we should link to them.

Nothing in that job application talks about platforms. Sites are just tagging it as a PS4 game due to what Yoshida's said. There's really nothing to be learned from that listing outside of the fact that they're hiring.

Normally I agree, but we know absolutely nothing about the game so there are a few tidbits here. "Creatures" would rule out Syphon Filter, "cinematic" could rule out something more gameplay oriented like a puzzler or some midtier platformer or something. I don't know. DON'T POST IF YOU DON'T WANT TO TAKAO you meanie.

And we know it's PS4 so why bother faking. IMO "• 6 to 10 years of game art production with credit on several shipped AAA titles." rules out Vita.

 

[Massa]

Actually this is via Dualshockers. So we should link to them.




Normally I agree, but we know absolutely nothing about the game so there are a few tidbits here. "Creatures" would rule out Syphon Filter, "cinematic" could rule out something more gameplay oriented like a puzzler or some midtier platformer or something. I don't know. DON'T POST IF YOU DON'T WANT TO TAKAO you meanie.

And we know it's PS4 so why bother faking. IMO "• 6 to 10 years of game art production with credit on several shipped AAA titles." rules out Vita.

We know they're working on a PS4 game, and we know they were hiring for a Vita game. I don't see anything new in this job listing as far as platform goes, hard to say why the discussion took a turn in that direction.

 

[nampad]

Actually this is via Dualshockers. So we should link to them.




Normally I agree, but we know absolutely nothing about the game so there are a few tidbits here. "Creatures" would rule out Syphon Filter, "cinematic" could rule out something more gameplay oriented like a puzzler or some midtier platformer or something. I don't know. DON'T POST IF YOU DON'T WANT TO TAKAO you meanie.

And we know it's PS4 so why bother faking. IMO "• 6 to 10 years of game art production with credit on several shipped AAA titles." rules out Vita.

Well, "creatures" and "cinematic" would suit a sequel to their last game, Uncharted: Golden Abyss.

 

[viveks86]

Didn't Yosp associate 'Panic' with this game? 'Creatures' seems like a good fit for a horror game.

 

[aerts1js]

Resistance?

 

[zackmorris]

Still holding out hope for a Syphon Filter reboot.

 

[Dr. Kitty Muffins]

If there are vehicles then I am guessing there is a lot of terrain to cover. This may not be the case but I think it definitely makes it more likely the levels are quite large.

Whatever it is, it sounds like a new IP from them. It sounds different from they have previously done.

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

No multiplayer?

 

[jackissocool]

Cross platform PS4/Vita episodic game. Watch.

 

[H6rdc0re]

I would have liked another Uncharted on the PS Vita.

 

[Takao]

And we know it's PS4 so why bother faking. IMO "• 6 to 10 years of game art production with credit on several shipped AAA titles." rules out Vita.

This is one of the few times where an opinion can be wrong. Let's take a look at another one of their job postings:

Preferred Experience / Education:

* 6-10 years of game art production with credit on several shipped AAA titles.

It leads off with this:

Bend Studio the creators of Sony’s flagship Vita title Uncharted Golden Abyss is currently looking for the entertainment industries top Artistic talent to help us create AAA content for Sony's powerful new hardware. We just scratched the surface on what the Vita can do with Uncharted Golden Abyss and expect to push the platform even further with our future projects. Candidates must be passionate about their work and thrive in small-team environments where everyone inspires and pushes everyone else to create great games.

Founded in 1994, Bend Studio is a team of over 40 veteran engineers, artists, designers, and support staff who are dedicated to excellence and innovation. We have the close-knit environment and camaraderie of a small studio, where everyone knows everyone, while at the same time enjoying the stability and security provided by being part of Sony Computer Entertainment America. We are dedicated to producing only AAA award-winning games that showcase the power of current and future game consoles from Sony Computer Entertainment. For additional information on Bend Studios and it’s beautiful location in the resort down of Bend Oregon check out our website at http://www.bendstudio.com/

Bend is hiring for Senior positions. I can't imagine any established studio is taking hires directly out of college for that.

I don't even think they're working on a Vita game anymore, but there's really no news here.

 

[Kiyo]

Actually this is via Dualshockers. So we should link to them.




Normally I agree, but we know absolutely nothing about the game so there are a few tidbits here. "Creatures" would rule out Syphon Filter, "cinematic" could rule out something more gameplay oriented like a puzzler or some midtier platformer or something. I don't know. DON'T POST IF YOU DON'T WANT TO TAKAO you meanie.

And we know it's PS4 so why bother faking. IMO "• 6 to 10 years of game art production with credit on several shipped AAA titles." rules out Vita.

They had a listing a while back specifically mentioning the PS4. I believe there was a thread on it, let me see if I can go find it...

Yes here: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=704815

 

[bigboss370]

I think this will be a horror game. Yosp said it would make you "panic" and one Sony insider/employee here said they were working on some prototyping with using light and dark to instill fear.

 

[ultratruman]

I think this will be a horror game. Yosp said it would make you "panic" and one Sony insider/employee here said they were working on some prototyping with using light and dark to instill fear.

Last of Us 2?

 

[Rogue_Ledr]

Any chance we'll hear about this at Sony's February Destination Playstation Event?

 

[Mike Works]

Cinematic? 800p confirmed

Sony's got to set some standards before this gets out of hand

 

[Dragonborn]

Cinematic? 800p confirmed

Sony's got to set some standards before this gets out of hand

Nothing wrong with a cinematic approach so I don't see how it'd below any standards

 

[viveks86]

Cinematic? 800p confirmed

Sony's got to set some standards before this gets out of hand

Don't do this to this thread. If you really want to talk about it, do it here

Also, you have the coolest tag I have seen so far. I'm jealous!

 

[Nightengale]

What we know:

"panic"
"creatures, weapons & vehicles"
"cinematic"

What I want:

+

What we'll probably get:

Spoiler

Not what I want

 

[benny_a]

Animations in a game. Where can I pre-order?

 

[DieH@rd]

Split bump. Haha vita.

It was rumored for a very long time that they have moved to PS4.

 

[Mike Works]

Nothing wrong with a cinematic approach so I don't see how it'd below any standards

Don't do this to this thread. If you really want to talk about it, do it here

Also, you have the coolest tag I have seen so far. I'm jealous!

I was joking; The Order looks amazing (and I doubt "cinematic" means automatic letterboxing anyway).

 

[Raonak]

I'm hoping it's a PS4/Vita crossplatform game.

 

[many places]

Any chance we'll hear about this at Sony's February Destination Playstation Event?

Is it confirmed they are having a February event this year?

 

[Kyoufu]

I'm hoping it's a PS4/Vita crossplatform game.

No thanks. If I want to play a PS4 game on the Vita I'll just hit up Remote Play. Besides, I doubt SCEE/A are going to bother dumping resources into Vita after low sales of Killzone Mercenary and Tearaway.