"Sony closed Sony Liverpool, formerly Psygnosis, back in August last year, and with it (sadly) the team that built WipEout, amongst many others over the years, as well as much of the timeless PlayStation brand and ethos. WipEout defined PlayStation.
But Michael’s moving on, and with him a strong team of dedicated individuals, including Karl Jones, now Sawfly’s Design Director, Jon Eggelton, the company’s Art Director and Technical Director Andrew Jones. It’s a confident team, and one keen to rise from the ashes of Sony Liverpool."
Men’s Room Mayhem is a game that has many great qualities about it, yet all in all leaves room for growth. The premise of the game is that you are in charge of moving patrons who enter the restroom. As soon as they enter, they are yours to control, each having a specific need. You must guide them to the station that suites their needs, and once their…. needs… are met, guide them either to the sink for a “hands wash bonus” or guide them straight to the exit. This point so far is simple enough, but the challenge of making sure that the patrons of the gents’ room make it to the urinal or stall in time is an added challenge, along with the fact that if any of the patrons touch each other a brawl will immediately start. The challenge is that only five of these mistakes are allowed before it is a game over. The depth of the game doesn’t stop there however. There are many other bonuses like an “etiquette” bonus, which occurs when you leave a space between urinals. Other bonuses include “close call” and “near miss”.
PSNation has a quick but yet amazing interview with Phil Gaskell about Men’s Room Mayhem.
Something called Men’s Room Mayhem has been listed on the Australian Classification Board’s database [for the Sony PlayStation Vita].
Love how sony is open to all types of games. This one sounds funny lol but always love new games.
Even after closing their former studio, the devs are still happy to work with Sony.
I wonder what a game with a name like that'll be like. Being developed by Sawfly makes it worth watching.
Glad to see studio Liverpool Reborn.
Such a shame this fantastic company was taken away from us. I have lots of fond memories of the wipeout games.
Boy, it'd be nice if they had gone back to Psygnosis. That name brings back memories :')
I just can't imagine a PS4 without a proper new WipEout game. I know the PS2 did without as Fusion was to far from the original formula, but if for example the PS4 is going to be able to render 4K graphics than there just has to be a WipEout game to showcase that.
And don't sneak up on us again and hide it somewhere in the PS store with little to no warning in advance, instead treat it with the respect it deserves as a flagship franchise...please?
The majortiy of the studio merged with Evolution so there is a good chance that WipeOut will be reborn under a new studio.
It is sad to see Sony Liverpool be closed cause of Sony's current financial difficulties overall & sacrifices had to be made. Psygnosis was an awesome studio making one of my fave series like Colony Wars, wishing for a comeback for it.
Good to know the more higher ups are still employed in doing what they love so i wish this new studio of theres all the best.
I wonder if they will consider making a new Colony Wars......