Sony PlayStation: First Party Studios |OT4| Because we're skipping 3

Klobrille · May 23, 2019

Shairi said:
You're legit, i know that. But you never had a problem naming the Studios Microsoft was talking to or considering. Why didn't you ever name the studio that worked with Sony for a bit? To make Monday interesting? Always came across as a console war tweet for me. Something like "Look, Microsoft snatched a great studio from Sony but i won't tell you which one. Take a guess!"

Ugh, no, I'm really not into console war. I just focus on XGS with my reports. I love playing games on literally all platforms though.

I don't name drop anymore. Just a personal decision.

Saying it again though: I haven't had an update on this for months, so this might very well have failed. I simply can't tell, sorry.

Gravity Insanity · May 23, 2019

That Observation game looks amazing.

DriftingSpirit said:
Bruh, I'm bout to acquire you.

haha

Acquiescence · May 23, 2019

Stop talking about acquisitions, good lord. Talking about something else that begins with 'acqui' instead.

DMVfan123 · May 23, 2019

DriftingSpirit said:
Bruh, I'm bout to acquire you.

Klobrille said:
Next time have the balls to tag me when you negatively talk about me :)

I never said MS will acquire them. I said they are in talks. And this point still stands, though my last update on this was many months ago and I don't know anything about further negotiations. I'm not the type of guy who only talks about "done" stuff, see Obsidian Entertainment or Playground Games (or yes, Typhoon on the other hand). It's not my fault you only see these situations binary. That's not how this business works.

So chill. And let me be the squirrel.

I'm kinda sure this thread has a few good things to talk about in the next few months/years ahead.

Talk yo shit Klob

SolidSnakex · May 23, 2019

While i'm not sure who'd they get to develop it, I hope Sony's willing to take another jab at the racing genre outside of GT next gen. While I really like Driveclub, I hope it steers away from being too simcade-ish and more into a full arcade experience, or at least something like Hot Pursuit 2010. I know it's a genre that's kinda limping along right now, but it's also at times been one of the most popular genres in the industry. So it's not like it's going to fade forever. GT gives them the sim racing market, so they don't need something that's going to be similar to it. And while I do like Wipeout, it seems like it'd be smart to make a game where assets could be shared between Polyphony and whichever studio makes the other racing game.

Klobrille · May 23, 2019

Acquiescence said:
Stop talking about acquisitions, good lord. Talking about something else that begins with 'acqui' instead.

Sony did :) Of course people jump on this, this is just natural.

Aeroucn · May 23, 2019

JuanLatino said:
i hope the San Diego Studio will get a shot in the future to work on something else besides the MLB Games. As great as they are, i just don't care about that sport and hardly anyone does here in Germany. So they are the only Studio that completely pass by me with their games.

Apart from that it would be nice to let another Studio work on a Gran Turismo Spinn-Off (like Forza Horizon)
We got one single Gran Turismo Game in the whole generation. It wouldn't hurt to have to two teams working with this Franchise.

Didn't someone from the studio implied they were working on something else other than The Show

Loudninja · May 23, 2019

Saint-14 said:
And it isn't even E3 yet.

Oh god its going to to be so bad here.

AngelOFDeath · May 23, 2019

JuanLatino said:
i hope the San Diego Studio will get a shot in the future to work on something else besides the MLB Games. As great as they are, i just don't care about that sport and hardly anyone does here in Germany. So they are the only Studio that completely pass by me with their games.

Apart from that it would be nice to let another Studio work on a Gran Turismo Spinn-Off (like Forza Horizon)
We got one single Gran Turismo Game in the whole generation. It wouldn't hurt to have to two teams working with this Franchise.

Hopefully an expansion of the team would mean working on multiple projects instead of just MLB. I mean its not like its wasted, they are making bunch of money off the franchise.

Bundy · May 23, 2019

Let's start talking about 1st party games. We actually have 1st party games to talk about ;)

SolidSnakex said:
While i'm not sure who'd they get to develop it, I hope Sony's willing to take another jab at the racing genre outside of GT next gen. While I really like Driveclub, I hope it steers away from being too simcade-ish and more into a full arcade experience, or at least something like Hot Pursuit 2010. I know it's a genre that's kinda limping along right now, but it's also at times been one of the most popular genres in the industry. So it's not like it's going to fade forever. GT gives them the sim racing market, so they don't need something that's going to be similar to it. And while I do like Wipeout, it seems like it'd be smart to make a game where assets could be shared between Polyphony and whichever studio makes the other racing game.

Sony already has some great racing IPs. Wipeout (like you already said), Destruction Derby, Rollcage, or Motorstorm.
In my opinion it's time for another Rollcage.

Or give me a sequel to Sony Santa Monica's Kinetica:

I love Kinetica. And the soundtrack is awesome. You don't need a huge dev team for a good arcade racing game.
So let's go SSM ;)

Zukkoyaki · May 23, 2019

Sincere question: Do we think Manchester will release anything before the PS5 launches?

tutomos · May 23, 2019

I'm going to take a wild guess, funding for Death Stranding probably cost more than all the MS acquisitions combined.

Acquiescence · May 23, 2019

SolidSnakex said:
While i'm not sure who'd they get to develop it, I hope Sony's willing to take another jab at the racing genre outside of GT next gen. While I really like Driveclub, I hope it steers away from being too simcade-ish and more into a full arcade experience, or at least something like Hot Pursuit 2010. I know it's a genre that's kinda limping along right now, but it's also at times been one of the most popular genres in the industry. So it's not like it's going to fade forever. GT gives them the sim racing market, so they don't need something that's going to be similar to it. And while I do like Wipeout, it seems like it'd be smart to make a game where assets could be shared between Polyphony and whichever studio makes the other racing game.

Who owns the rights to Rollcage? I have no idea, but the world needs a new Rollcage.

Grip? Never heard of it.

Kolx · May 23, 2019

DMVfan123 said:

You had a perfect chance to post your avatar smh.

Alandring · May 23, 2019

Zukkoyaki said:
Sincere question: Do we think Manchester will release anything before the PS5 launches?

I don't know. If Sony launch a PlayStation VR 2 (with exclusives) with PlayStation 5, probably not. But if every PS5 VR game works also with first PlayStation VR (and PSVR2 is just a wireless headset with a better resolution), i think Sony will release Sony Manchester game when it is ready, even if it is three months before PlayStation 5 launch.

IIFloodyII · May 23, 2019

Acquiescence said:
Stop talking about acquisitions, good lord. Talking about something else that begins with 'acqui' instead.

Like acquiescing the acquisition talk?

JuanLatino · May 23, 2019

SolidSnakex said:
While i'm not sure who'd they get to develop it, I hope Sony's willing to take another jab at the racing genre outside of GT next gen. While I really like Driveclub, I hope it steers away from being too simcade-ish and more into a full arcade experience, or at least something like Hot Pursuit 2010. I know it's a genre that's kinda limping along right now, but it's also at times been one of the most popular genres in the industry. So it's not like it's going to fade forever. GT gives them the sim racing market, so they don't need something that's going to be similar to it. And while I do like Wipeout, it seems like it'd be smart to make a game where assets could be shared between Polyphony and whichever studio makes the other racing game.

maybe San Diego Studio could try out their own Racing Game. Seems Far Fetched, but they are specialized with Sports Games (Kart Racers aswell) - maybe out of all the First Party Studio, they would be the best suited. Obviously they would need to hire some experienced Devs.

Aeroucn said:
Didn't someone from the studio implied they were working on something else other than The Show

i remember that aswell, but i just don't know where i heard or read it. When i search on Google, all the results lead me to the new San Diego Studio

AngelOFDeath said:
Hopefully an expansion of the team would mean working on multiple projects instead of just MLB. I mean its not like its wasted, they are making bunch of money off the franchise.

Yeah exactly. They are doing great with the MLB Games, but it doesn't change the fact, that its a sport mainly interesting for the US Market and having most of their sales over there. Here in Germany you even have to import the games, since there is official retail release

Angie · May 23, 2019

The hell just happened?
Don't tell me I missed all the drama.

Bundy · May 23, 2019

Acquiescence said:
Who owns the rights to Rollcage? I have no idea, but the world needs a new Rollcage.

=

Bundy said:
Sony already has some great racing IPs. Wipeout (like you already said), Destruction Derby, Rollcage, or Motorstorm.
In my opinion it's time for another Rollcage.

Or give me a sequel to Sony Santa Monica's Kinetica:

I love Kinetica. And the soundtrack is awesome. You don't need a huge dev team for a good arcade racing game.
So let's go SSM ;)

:D

Zukkoyaki said:
Sincere question: Do we think Manchester will release anything before the PS5 launches?

I have a feeling it's gonna be a PS5/PSVR2 launch title.

Toumari · May 23, 2019

Here's a few more details about the unannounced AAA game that Housemarque are currently working on (that appears to be a PS4/PS5 exclusive).

From their careers page, we know that it's an original IP:

Harry Krueger is the Game Director of the game. From his Twitter bio:

Currently working on our top-secret AAA game: our biggest and most ambitious title to date. Keep the arcade spirit alive!

This tweet from Shu has him the picture, and is also tagged (he's the guy to the very right, the one next to him is the CEO):

This interview from last month has a few more details about the game:

AAA
Story is an important aspect of the game so they've naturally hired a narrative designer and writer
Learning new tech/skills in the process
They started pre-production on it a couple of years ago
They had 60 people working on it at the time (1 month ago) which is x2 or x3 more than previous games
They can hopefully talk about it a year from now (So maybe during a PS5 game reveal event)
Gameplay is still core for them, so explosions and visual effects will still be present

MegaSackman · May 23, 2019

Do we have a date for embargo on Blood & Truth reviews?

Drencrom · May 23, 2019

AAA Housemarque title on PS5 at launch.

Makes sense as they had Super Stardust HD on PS3s launch and Resogun for PS4s launch.

JuanLatino · May 23, 2019

Toumari

Thanks for the Summary! Sounds interesting

Angie · May 23, 2019

Toumari said:
Here's a few more details about the unannounced AAA game that Housemarque are currently working on (that appears to be a PS4/PS5 exclusive).

From their careers page, we know that it's an original IP:

Harry Krueger is the Game Director of the game. From his Twitter bio:

This tweet from Shu has him the picture, and is also tagged (he's the guy to the very right, the one next to him is the CEO):

This interview from last month has a few more details about the game:

AAA

Story is an important aspect of the game so they've naturally hired a narrative designer and writer

Learning new tech/skills in the process

They started pre-production on it a couple of years ago

They had 60 people working on it at the time (1 month ago) which is x2 or x3 more than previous games

They can hopefully talk about it a year from now (So maybe during a PS5 game reveal event)

Gameplay is still core for them, so explosions and visual effects will still be present

Make a thread.

ArkhamFantasy · May 23, 2019

I like The Order 1886 alot, but to make it viable in todays market they would either have to add some form of multiplayer/co-op, or more likely, completely overhaul the fundamental design of the game to make much more open/explorable areas and/or add rpg/progression elements to the game.

A 8 hour ultra linear single player only game at $60 isnt viable in todays market, Wolfenstein 2 wasnt able to do it even with a 90 opencritic score, and The Order is in the 60s.

Electro · May 23, 2019

Zukkoyaki said:
Sincere question: Do we think Manchester will release anything before the PS5 launches?

I hope they will launch their PSVR title next year.

Maybe we hear something soon after the Blood & Truth launch from Sony London.
Beside Iron Man VR, Sony launched their VR games and Manchester should get more attention.

Sillegamer · May 23, 2019

Klobrille said:
Next time have the balls to tag me when you negatively talk about me :)

I never said MS will acquire them. I said they are in talks. And this point still stands, though my last update on this was many months ago and I don't know anything about further negotiations. I'm not the type of guy who only talks about "done" stuff, see Obsidian Entertainment or Playground Games (or yes, Typhoon on the other hand). It's not my fault you only see these situations binary. That's not how this business works.

So chill. And let me be the squirrel.

I'm kinda sure this thread has a few good things to talk about in the next few months/years ahead.

Do you have information exclusively relating to Microsoft studios or does that extend to Sony too?

Seems like they are talking openly about acquisitions but no whispers yet.

Aeroucn · May 23, 2019

JuanLatino said:
i remember that aswell, but i just don't know where i heard or read it. When i search on Google, all the results lead me to the new San Diego Studio

I think it was in one of this threads lol

super.modulaire · May 23, 2019

Toumari said:
Here's a few more details about the unannounced AAA game that Housemarque are currently working on (that appears to be a PS4/PS5 exclusive).

This sounds really interesting. I like Housemarque. Resogun was brilliant.

I just hope they have a better art direction for their next project. Their last few games were overly sterile and had generic art design/direction.

Gerwant · May 23, 2019

Come on Shu, take a picture with Arrowhead team. I want a confirmation that their next game is with Sony.

Klobrille · May 23, 2019

Sillegamer said:
Do you have information exclusively relating to Microsoft studios or does that extend to Sony too?

Seems like they are talking openly about acquisitions but no whispers yet.

I don't have any info on WWS, sorry. Simply not my area.

And yes, Sony openly talked about the possibility of acquisitions / organic growth. I guess we'll see some movement here on the road to PS5 launch.

Jarod McChicken · May 23, 2019

MegaSackman said:
Do we have a date for embargo on Blood & Truth reviews?

May 28th during the morning (CEST)

MegaSackman · May 23, 2019

Jarod McChicken said:
May 28th during the morning (CEST)

Lame, previews were so good that I hoped to read them sooner.

Deleted member 5725 · May 23, 2019

Toumari said:
Here's a few more details about the unannounced AAA game that Housemarque are currently working on (that appears to be a PS4/PS5 exclusive).

From their careers page, we know that it's an original IP:

Harry Krueger is the Game Director of the game. From his Twitter bio:

This tweet from Shu has him the picture, and is also tagged (he's the guy to the very right, the one next to him is the CEO):

This interview from last month has a few more details about the game:

AAA

Story is an important aspect of the game so they've naturally hired a narrative designer and writer

Learning new tech/skills in the process

They started pre-production on it a couple of years ago

They had 60 people working on it at the time (1 month ago) which is x2 or x3 more than previous games

They can hopefully talk about it a year from now (So maybe during a PS5 game reveal event)

Gameplay is still core for them, so explosions and visual effects will still be present

Excellent! Thanks for the info, Toumari! This definitely sounds like it's gonna be revealed at E3 2020 (if they still do E3) as a PS5 exclusive.

Elfstruck · May 23, 2019

At this point, might as well make a thread about studio acquisition because people seems to interested in talking about that instead of games.

Sangetsu-II · May 23, 2019

McMoneyman said:
Microsoft is acquiring Superbot to make Xbox All-Stars Battle Royale.

I would honestly be ok with playing that.

Kenzodielocke · May 23, 2019

Elfstruck said:
At this point, might as well make a thread about studio acquisition because people seems to interested in talking about that instead of games.

There is one.

Acquiescence · May 23, 2019

Elfstruck said:
At this point, might as well make a thread about studio acquisition because people seems to interested in talking about that instead of games.

Sony's got no games and they got no E3, so there's nothing else we can talk about.

Ricky_R · May 23, 2019

Acquiescence said:
Sony's got no games and they got no E3, so there's nothing else we can talk about.

We can talk about you.

Acquiescence · May 23, 2019

Ricky_R said:
We can talk about you.

I haven't cheated on anyone and I haven't said problematic shit on Twitter, so I doubt Era's interested.

Electro · May 23, 2019

Sony 1st party acquisition talk should be ok in this thread but I don't need that panic mode after every little MS rumor.

Angie · May 23, 2019

Acquiescence said:
I haven't cheated on anyone and I haven't said problematic shit on Twitter, so I doubt Era's interested.

DMVfan123 · May 23, 2019

Kenzodielocke said:
There is one.

Bundy · May 23, 2019

Acquiescence said:
I haven't cheated on anyone and I haven't said problematic shit on Twitter, so I doubt Era's interested.

Ricky_R · May 23, 2019

Acquiescence said:
I haven't cheated on anyone and I haven't said problematic shit on Twitter, so I doubt Era's interested.

Morrowbie · May 23, 2019

From the hires at the new San Diego based studio and it's position inside VASG it could be a new Uncharted that's more of a straight cinematic adventure game than 'action adventure' and features only melee combat. (Which means a new protagonist.) Couldn't it?

Loudninja · May 23, 2019

The unknown is pretty exciting we are all ready seeing new partnerships with the Iron Man VR game and Predator game.

Morrowbie · May 23, 2019

Loudninja said:
The unknown is pretty exciting we are all ready seeing new partnerships with the Iron Man VR game and Predator game.

Yes these are safer bets than acquiring mid tier studios as if they don't turn out good games you can just stop working with them instead of having to shutter them.

Deleted member 52190 · May 23, 2019

Acquiescence said:
Sony's got no games and they got no E3, so there's nothing else we can talk about.

Prety much and everything else their is already a topic for it.

Electro · May 23, 2019

Loudninja said:
The unknown is pretty exciting we are all ready seeing new partnerships with the Iron Man VR game and Predator game.

Yeah, Sony is always good for a surprising partnership.

And they keep them long secret like Iron Man VR, which was already two years in development at the announcement.

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