This year? Hell no. Vita had the best lineup this year and I say that as someone who still hasn't gotten any further than the intros of at least 5 games with several left unplayed this year. This year was abysmal on 360/ps3.
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What are the Sony developers up to
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This year? Hell no. Vita had the best lineup this year and I say that as someone who still hasn't gotten any further than the intros of at least 5 games with several left unplayed this year. This year was abysmal on 360/ps3.
Shadow of the BEAST
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Even nintendo is having an hard time with the 3ds in the west.
Times have changed.
btw.
I think vita is the best designed handheld ever.
I think its better than 3ds in every way incl software.
But there is a raw reality here, that likely isnt going to change.
the only thing i can see that can do that, is some sort of masshysteria game like pokemon or if they can integrate it somehow into their xperia line.
The only segment left in the dedicated handheld field is young children segment.
This kinda. I have a Vita backlog lol. And moved from console to PC gaming; neither console had a good year.
Requoting: Any educated guesses what is more likely: Huge PS4 or Vita support by Sony. Or crossplay?
Personal opinions are nice, thats for sure. And again almost every game, has already a better entry on the big consoles. The reason for buying a Vita is abysmal right now.
Are we getting childish now? I said every of these points before you even replied for the first time.
Personal opinions are nice, thats for sure. And again almost every game, has already a better entry on the big consoles. The reason for buying a Vita is abysmal right now.
Are we getting childish now? I said every of these points before you even replied for the first time.
Moving goalposts are nicer.
Well, if you want a handheld with quality games Vita is the better choice. It's a personal opinion shared by plenty of critics.
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A failed attempt to revitalise a console does not doom future attempts on a different console.
People here are rather busy defending Vita than discussing about what will likely happen, Vita/PS3/PS4/crossplay support by Sony. Sad, that was the initial point to come into this thread.
But lets give it a try again before it derails completly:
Any educated guesses what is more likely: Huge PS4 or Vita support by Sony. Or crossplay?
yurinka
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Vita haz no gamez confirmationMetacritic said:
dragonbane
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Yes, Quantic Dream is working on a next gen title right now. It's unclear if it is only pre-production or already in full development (probably the former). I bet they will pull a ND and announce their next game on the VGAs or E3.
Some proof can be found on LinkedIn :
http://fr.linkedin.com/in/benoitgodde
http://fr.linkedin.com/in/simonwasselin
180-200 employees.
uncleniccius
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Paul Rustchynsky ‏@Rushy33
@_nofi And I'm looking forward to talking about it at some point this year
Twitter. The evolution studios guy said this.
This is near certainly next gen.
@Dragonbane, link to the profile?
@_nofi And I'm looking forward to talking about it at some point this year
Twitter. The evolution studios guy said this.
This is near certainly next gen.
@Dragonbane, link to the profile?
Phoenician_Viking
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That´s not true, at all. SCEE cared about the PSP and is caring about the Vita.
Sweet.Paul Rustchynsky ‏@Rushy33
@_nofi And I'm looking forward to talking about it at some point this year
Twitter. The evolution studios guy said this.
This is near certainly next gen.
@Dragonbane, link to the profile?
Phoenician_Viking
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Evolution_1ne
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all of the above
Combichristoffersen
Combovers don't work when there is no hair
SCEE is making a Killzone spinoff and Tearaway for the Vita (are they making anything else? Can't remember right now). However neat I think Tearaway looks, I don't really think SCEE cares all that much. But they're at least doing a far better job than SCEA.
Phoenician_Viking
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SCEE started up with minis, and there was a constant adverts for the Vita here in Denmark, which means that there was a huge marketing campaign for all of Europe. You forgot about Invisimals plus great showing at Gamescom. SCEE studios already released 3 games for the Vita. Motorstorm RC, WipEout, and Bigbig studio game. The matter of the fact that MM and GG are developing a Vita game is a huge deal, as opposite to ND, SMS, SP. I honestly think that SCEE is doing a solid effort in supporting the Vita, or at least they are trying to.
uncleniccius
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It is a cool concept. I wonder if it will be Q1?
Combichristoffersen
Combovers don't work when there is no hair
I was talking specifically about what they are currently working on, but looking at what SCEE has done historically, they've done a commendable job supporting both the PSP and the Vita (for the latter they seem to be far more supportive than SCEA, even though I still think SCEE doesn't care as much as SCEJ).
dragonbane
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There you go
http://fr.linkedin.com/in/benoitgodde
http://fr.linkedin.com/in/simonwasselin
And I just found this while logged in:
So there is definitely a second title in (pre) production at least for 11 months now. Since they have a 3 game deal with Sony, it's going to be a PS4 exclusive almost for sure. They started full-time production on Beyond around November 2010 and announced the game in June 2012.
So if we are lucky we might get a first trailer or tech demo around the VGAs this year.
uncleniccius
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There you go
http://fr.linkedin.com/in/benoitgodde
http://fr.linkedin.com/in/simonwasselin
And I just found this while logged in:
So there is definitely a second title in (pre) production at least for 11 months now. Since they have a 3 game deal with Sony, it's going to be a PS4 exclusive almost for sure. They started full-time production on Beyond around November 2010 and announced the game in June 2012.
So if we are lucky we might get a first trailer or tech demo around the VGAs this year.
Thanks.
Awesome to here about a new project; after the exclusivity I would think Sony will buy them.
Naughty Dog is expanding their studio going by the pictures posted here: https://twitter.com/Candace_Walker
Great stuff!
sweetvar26
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Does Sony have a lot of studios, damn!
TimeEffect
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Are we ever going to see a new AAA game by Jaffe?
God of War is still so damn popular, it's one of those games that as such easy commercial recognition, at least for Sony. Easily second most popular by my estimations.
If he is working on something to succeed Twisted Metal and God of War, I'd love to see it at E3/PS4 launch time. I'd also simply like to know what it is.
I'd also like to see God of War totally branch off into a new mythology. A new IP with roots in God of War's presentation/gameplay. Could you imagine if they did something in Hindu myth? Hinduism is so kick ass, it'd be so damn different
God of War is still so damn popular, it's one of those games that as such easy commercial recognition, at least for Sony. Easily second most popular by my estimations.
If he is working on something to succeed Twisted Metal and God of War, I'd love to see it at E3/PS4 launch time. I'd also simply like to know what it is.
I'd also like to see God of War totally branch off into a new mythology. A new IP with roots in God of War's presentation/gameplay. Could you imagine if they did something in Hindu myth? Hinduism is so kick ass, it'd be so damn different
It is an iOS game.
Predicted 3 ND studios in two years time, believe!
Saw this on twitter
And we might be seeing more info on Killzone mercenary and Tearaway soon.
TEAM Rain?! New team(small one)?
Playstation CAMP (Tokyo Jungle, Patchwork Heroes, and Box! Open Me).
this
and you gotta remember that Japan Studio is just one big group with many smaller teams that often overlap. So I wouldnt be surprised if there are a few vets from JS in there.
I dunno if this is something. He is the only one over at Sanzaru profiles that I checked and had this "clue". might be something old:
http://www.linkedin.com/profile/vie...*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2&trk=pbmap
http://www.linkedin.com/profile/vie...*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2_*2&trk=pbmap
Acquiescence
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I want more information on this damnit! That 1 minute trailer made me more excited for Rain than even TLoU, Bioshock Infinite, Beyond... practically everything this year! 2013's Journey incoming.
Melchiah
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I read that as "cash".
Interesting. At this rate I imagine it'll be on PS3 + PS4.
The games you listed were developed by three separate studios; Crispy's, Acquire, and SCE Japan Studio. PlayStation C.A.M.P. is SCE assisting Japanese indies from pitch to launch. Sometimes they develop the games internally, and other times they'll partner up with a company Sony has previously worked with and trusts their abilities. I'm not sure if Rain is a C.A.M.P. title.
I've just came back from a long trip in Japan and I've seen so many children's going around with a 3ds. Even my japanese nephew asked for one this christmas since he was the only one btw his friends without one. 3ds is pretty cheap there, 18800Yen for a LL it's a pretty good deal if you live in japan I think, while Vita was around 24000 if I remember correctly.
I've seen only a few Vita around and it was always people on their 30s. This is obviously not selling to kids and like you said the only segment left in the dedicated handheld field is young children segment
Shikamaru Ninja
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Any solid reason as to why SONY dropped the Champions of Norrath franchise? A Champions of Norrath HD Collection and a new game would have been wonderful on the PS3 / PS Vita.
Appollowexx
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The launch could potentially be one of the best in console history. Sony own so many first party studios now, all of which are very reliable when it comes to delivering top quality software. Imagine a scenario where we get a game from Evolution, Guerrilla Games, Sucker Punch and Sony Santa Monica all on launch day. Then Uncharted 4 and GT6 within the first year. Crazy.
Not to mention stuff by Ready at Dawn and Quantic Dream (Team 2) which I assume is PS4.
Kazuma Kiryu
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if they really want to keep the vita afloat (who knows), those studios that have 2,3 teams should have a team dedicated to ps4 development and another to vita. it seems to me the vita is going nowhere though, so i'm perfectly happy with sony actually starting to have double the studios to focus on ps4. man, they're gonna have so many 1st party games on ps4 it's gonna be nuts.
internal psp and ps2 development stopped in 2011, so a few studios will still have a few downports for ps3 to keep that thing selling for a little while, but starting two teams in the vast majority of their studios, each focusing on their platform is a nice idea.
Shikamaru Ninja
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The Vita is a great system that is not even a year old. However, there is also business logic in producing high production expensive games. No matter what, it is not like SONY can release 15-20 mega games in the first year and not go bankrupt from the high costs and low initial revenue.
Won't be a smart move to launch big budget games so close to each other. Usually console launches try have at least one or two must own games.
Also SCEA might actually market one of these games.
Kazuma Kiryu
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sure, i wasn't saying they should release as many games as they can in a year, but with most of their studios getting 2,3 teams they should have no problem releasing 2, 3 games a year perhaps?
AgentChris
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inFAMOUS 3, reviving an old IP or something new.
Everquest isn't exactly at its' peak of popularity right now.
What there is no 4th option
One of those 3 most likely. They are doing amazing job with Sly 4.
When is release date for that?
Yes it could be great but those games will have a problem selling due to small install base. Folklore, Heavenly Sword, etc deserved a sequel. It's really scary. Or maybe most of those first games are going to be PS3/PS4. That would make sense. Better version on PS4 but cheaper version for 70 million + owners on PS3.
Slightly off topic, would someone mind making a thread like this for all current dev teams? Like rumors/speculation of what all game studios are working on? It would be interesting to see what has leaked / speculation come up with for each developer. I'd make on myself but i cant make threads yet.
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