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Sunset Overdrive Devs “Grateful” for Xbox One Power Freed Up From Kinect: Used for AI, Physics &More

Sunset Overdrive is one of the most interesting games coming out this year on Xbox One, and it’s set in a large open world populated by hordes of enemies.

That kind of setting and fauna isn’t exactly light on the hardware requirements, and DualShockers caught up with Insomniac Games’ CEO Ted Price, who explained the influence on the game’s development of the recent unlocking of the hardware resources previously dedicated to Kinect.

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andrarfc3970d ago

Really looking forward to this game!

marlinfan103970d ago

lol 10 disagrees and 7 likes for saying you look forward to a game.

then 1 agree and 8 disagrees down below for saying its great news. this sites getting worse by the day.

uptownsoul3970d ago

Well I guess Insomniac has hammered the last nail in the coffin for the Kinect...

Spartacus103970d ago

@ DeathOfTheFanBoy
The only thing worse than a fanboy is a fanboy who is also a hypocrite.

-Foxtrot3970d ago

@DeathOfTheFanBoy

Yes because every single person who disagrees is automatically a Sony fanboy....not a PC/Nintendo one, just Sony /s

"I'll never pick up a PS4 for fear of being associated with THOSE guys."

Really? I think your get one because you are most likely a fanboy yourself. You buy a console to play on games, not to associate yourself to a fanbase.

"Also... PS games are boring, I was so glad to sell my PS3, what a hideous POS that was, bought it for Killzone... BIG mistake."

This proves my point above.

Hellsvacancy3970d ago

It's funny because I wouldn't ever buy an Xbox because I don't wanna be associated with the likes of you...... people? Truefan fan etc

AceBlazer133970d ago (Edited 3970d ago )

I feel the same way, I wouldn't dare buy an XB1 knowing that I'll be part of the same user base as people like yourself and truefan and to support Microsoft.. *shudders * thought is just disturbing.

gfk3423970d ago (Edited 3970d ago )

Sorry but I don't see anything for which we should praise this game. I mean, it will be a game like others, with nothing special. Let's see what could be talked about it:
- is a mixture of elements between real and fantasy, having a guy that jumps on trees and rides (with his shoes!!!) on wires?!!! OoooK.... So it doesn't have a clear identity!
- has a lot of elements already seen in other games: Dead Rising 3 (zombie part and weapons combination); Ratchet and Clank (the mashing buttons part); Jet Radio (skating part);
- story... what is the story anyway. Some zombie/aliens are attempting to conquer the world? WOW
- graphics... Cartoonish graphics...
- gameplay - running around and shoot the zombies.

What will be the satisfaction, motivation, emotions of this game? Could someone explain to me?

I cannot see a person older than 14 to buy this game... And I'm 100% sure that the game will be a flop in EU. EU does not like such kind of games.

Yetter3970d ago

They are a plague on the community and have soured me on the PS brand entirely. I certainly realize that not all sony fans are the @ssholes on N4G and IGN but they are so relentless I don't want to be anywhere near that community. XB1, PC and WiiU this gen

sonarus3970d ago

LOL @ Deathofthefanboy. I remember way back when n4g started and there were epic xbox 360 trolls. Like bloodmask, the mart to name a few off the top of my head. I don't really come on here as often as i did back then so i don't know if they are still around. I remember saying to myself back then i will never pick up and xbox 360 for fear of being associated with those guys.
But guess what i still picked up an X360.

Insomniac is a great developer in my opinion. Ratchet and Clank games were good and i enjoyed the resistance series quite a bit. Sure their games werent the best ever but insomniac are solid developers that deliver solid games. I don't expect this game to average anything less than an 8.0. However, i am curious to see how well this game will sell.

rainslacker3970d ago (Edited 3970d ago )

Maybe the disagrees are just people who aren't looking forward to the game? I'm sure you can concede there are people not really looking forward to it.

Not everything has to be a fan boy attack you know, particularly the agree/disagree button.

Anyhow, I'm not personally looking forward to it. Looks like it might be fun, and I actually am a big Insomniac fan, but this game just hasn't done it for me despite it's rather well done technical execution shown so far. Artwork is indicative of a Insomniac game, which is good, but that alone isn't enough for me on this one.

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gootimes3970d ago (Edited 3970d ago )

Wow, devs don't like the Kinect.

It is a shame to me because I thought that was the great thing that really set X1 apart from everything else. I am mainly a Nintendo & Sony gamer but if the X1 had more support for Kinect I would seriously get one today. I am not trying to say what they should or shouldn't have done with it, I am just saying the tech was there for an amazing experience, I just wished it panned out better in the games made. And now they don't care about it because they want to free up a little more space?? Just seems like the focus should be on Kinect still, even if sales are a bit lower than the competition.

One hit Kinect experience and X1 is the new hot product, that's how I always looked at it. And now they brush it aside.

conanlifts3970d ago

I have to agree with what you said. There are a few kinect games coming out soon but not sure if they will save it. Fantasia music evolved and dance central (not sure, might be okay) should both be released soon. The problem I see with these is the lack of exposure. My understanding was that they are both releasing this year, but where were they in the gamescom coverage. Kinect is a great device that can enhance games, but it is great that developers do not have to use it. I personally do not want it integrated into every game. For me Kinect is great in dance type games as it means my young children can get involved far easier than with a controller. But hey I am just one person who happens to like kinect 2.

Before I get down bubbled for showing my like of an xbox product I am off to play TLOU on my PS4. Truly amazing remake BTW.

Kribwalker3970d ago

Frankly I use my kinect for voice commands, xbox fitness, auto sign in and when they come out I will get dance central and fantasia. Harmonix are wizards at getting the most out of the kinect. When kinect sports rivals comes out cheap I'll prolly get that, it's fun when you are having drinks with friends to play the mini games, at least on the 360 it was, other wise I don't use my kinect, but i guess with voice commands and xbox fitness 2-3 times a week I get some good use out of it

FanboyKilla3970d ago

boy you sony fans sound sour. lol are you serious? its got to be like a full time job for you. hating on everything about ms and xone. geez louise. i dont see any angry xone fans ranting and going on. embarrassing. thats because they are happy, and ps fanboy=mad gamer.

good luck with that. smh

joab7773970d ago

It is funny though that they r thanking Microsoft for what Sony would have had at the outset...and more.

I don't care about exclusives etc. I will play it wherever. But u know that the true story is that MS threw them money for this. Thats it. They have said before that their next games may be multi platform etc.

PunisherRevenge3970d ago

Lol...No the real reason this game is exclusive is that Microsoft funded the game and also let them keep the rights. Some thing Sony wouldn't let them do.

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WeAreLegion3970d ago

Ted fought tool and nail to get the DRM removed before launch, as well. Can't wait to play this!

jairusmonillas3970d ago

I love xbox one but sunset overdrive looks boring to play.

incendy353970d ago (Edited 3970d ago )

I think it looks very fun to play but possibly annoying as far as characters and story. I guess we will find out soon!

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Insomniac Collectively Decided to "Double Down on Story-Driven Character Action Games"

Insomniac's Ted Price talks about the ballooning game development costs, and how it was a studio decision to focus on single-player games.

Cacabunga107d ago (Edited 107d ago )

Wise decision, but give up a little on spiderman please as well

darkwalker107d ago

In other words, Sony forced them lol.

isarai106d ago

Literally only ever made sp games even when they left sony 🙄😒

-Foxtrot106d ago (Edited 106d ago )

Not really. These days it would be more believable if you found out Sony tried to force them do generic live service slop

isarai106d ago

Which they did and cancelled it, thank goodness 😆

Inverno107d ago

I'll be that guy. Their writing needs work cause the story in both Spiderman games were pretty bad. I'm all for more SP games, I prefer em, but man is writing in games in general just gawd awful.

Extermin8or3_107d ago

First spidermans writing was fine, second hand some points where it could have been better and based on the leaks due to the hack alot of content for cut for whatever reason. Had it managed to stick to the story that was originally written without the sometimes frankly weird changes that were made - it would have been much better written.

Inverno107d ago

I thought the first game was too crowded and the characters that should've gotten more attention didn't get enough due to having a rushed Sinister 6 inclusion. But hey thnx for the reply rather than just hitting the disagree.

-Foxtrot106d ago

"enough due to having a rushed Sinister 6 inclusion"

It wouldn't be so bad if they continued this development in background of Spiderman 2 so when Spiderman 3 comes you had the Green Goblin and the Sinister Six as the end goal.

Oh but no...they decided to have Kraven kill most of them off screen and them kill Kraven off at the end when he was part of the original Sinister Six in the comics, how dumb can you get.

Flewid638106d ago

This isn't even the consensus on these games.

-Foxtrot106d ago (Edited 106d ago )

Depends on what game

First Spiderman had a great story

Miles Morales was alright changing the Tinkerer, giving them a brand new origin as Miles old friend to give him a villain over creating his own original villain (which he REALLY needs, even in the comics) was pretty silly. Some of her decisions, writing wise, in the game just made no sense where her sacrifice in the end didn't feel earned.

Spiderman 2...I'll give you that one. They tried to include far too many things story wise and they just couldn't spin that many plates. Harry's return, friction with MJ, Miles, Miles friends and Family, Hailey, Venom, the Symbiote war, Kraven and his Last Hunt. It just felt all over the place and Peter didn't to really shine like he did in the first game.

Extermin8or3_105d ago

Second game was subject to loads of cuts which is why the story feels off I think. https://youtu.be/VEONGKG1gL...

Travesty107d ago

Where are the days where we could have both a really good story and a really fun multiplayer without sacrificing one of the two.. It doesn’t have to be a live service title to be multiplayer. I understand there’s a lot of work that goes into keeping up with it, but still.

Inverno107d ago

Those days were left on the PS360 era. I spent too much time during my depressed teenage years playing and sucking at Uncharted 2. I know people really enjoyed the Gears MP too, and Halo doesn't need to even be explained. Some games did it right, too many tacked it on, and F2P ruined it all.

isarai106d ago

I think the main problem is that everyone overthinks the multiplayer. It doesn't have to be some Grand live service game with season passes and a giant open world map with a Battle Royale mode.

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Insomniac "Most Stressful Period" Was When They Moved Away From Working With Sony, Claims Founder

Ted Price, soon-to-be-retired CEO and founder of Insomniac Games talks about the most stressful time he had at the studio.

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LG_Fox_Brazil140d ago

Working with EA must have been quite an 'experience' I imagine

Cacabunga140d ago

The game Overstrike/Fuse was way below average. The best thing they made was Sunset Overdrive which only got attention for being xbox exclusive. I never played it and I’d they port it to PS i would def try it.

I want Insomniac to go back to Ratchet ad Resistance

darthv72140d ago

I keep hoping that Ms will loosen up the reigns on SSOD. It really deserves more attention. It sucks it was not one of the FPS boost titles as it really is a different game when running in 60fps. I cant play it on my XB anymore after playing it on my steam deck in higher frame mode. If Sony and Ms put aside their differences and brokered a deal... this is one I feel would do extremely well on PS.

Master of Unlocking140d ago

IKR. Why we still haven't had a Resistance HD Collection and a Ratchet & Clank HD Collection for the PS4 & PS5 is beyond me.

Profchaos139d ago (Edited 139d ago )

Sunset overdrive was a really fantastic game but the Xbox crowd just didn't get behind it as it sold abysmally.

It's on PC at least making it a bit more accessible.

I recall buying a cheap x1 during a retail firesale for halo 5/MCC as a way to play the Xbox exclusive games before gamepass and the only first party game that impressed me that gen was sunset it's like Spyro, Tony hawk and a third person shooter had a baby it's pure insomniac allowed to go nuts.

I actually think some of Spider-Man to an extent owes the lessons learnt by insomniac on sunset

I hope we do see a port with Microsofts strategy now I'm sure it's possible

darthv72140d ago

I can see where he's coming from. After working with someone for so long, building up a report and all... going out and having to work with others they had no experience with can be stressful. They made it through, and did a few different games in the process. One of which was a partial inspiration for how they would approach Spider-Man later on. And it's one that doesn't get enough recognition for how balls to the wall fun it is.

goken140d ago

That’s one way to look at it.

Another would be after working with MS. they not only returned to work with sony, they even decided to join them.

Dandizzle140d ago (Edited 140d ago )

if you have ever wrestled with a xboxdev kit you might understand why

darthv72140d ago

Hmm.... working with EA and working with MS. one is a bit more flexible than the other. i'll let you decide on which is which because one let them make a game THEY (IG) wanted to make and the other was a game they were tasked with making.

Christopher140d ago

***if you have ever wrestled with a xboxdev kit you might understand why ***

New WWE character, exclusive to Xbox, the XboxDevKit.

calactyte140d ago

"if you have ever wrestled with a xboxdev kit you might understand why" I felt that in my bones also having developed on an Xbox Devkit.

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TheColbertinator140d ago

EA really killed their best idea. They went from a snazzy looking coop shooter to another gritty slopfest like Fracture or Brink.

gold_drake140d ago

yeh i can see that.
its definitely the good relationship they had together

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What’s next for Insomniac Games

Today, Insomniac Games CEO Ted Price announced his retirement plans. Now, meet the three new co-studio heads of Insomniac Games in this introductory blog post

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neutralgamer1992159d ago

Ted is one of the most underrated studio heads ever. Insomniac games has been one of the best and most welcoming studios in the industry. Best of luck Ted you were great running this studio

Michiel1989159d ago

yep, never any drama from the guy or from the studio and all their games are received extremely well.

Christopher159d ago

One of the best places to work as voted by industry professionals as well. Obviously that starts at the top.

Knushwood Butt159d ago

Unfortunately that seems to be getting rarer these days.

-Foxtrot159d ago

Yeah I was going to say he's kind of ran a tight ship since he started out in the job.

Kind of shame we never got someone like Ted running PlayStation Studios over Herman.

neutralgamer1992159d ago

He deserved it way more. Insomniac at 256 million is the best acquisition ever in gaming. Just look at what they have released since being acquired compared to other Playstation studios or even 3rd parties

OlderGamer17158d ago

I blame mostley Jim Ryan for running to the life online multiplayer
Pipedream games. Thank God he is gone...

Eonjay159d ago

Three decades is plenty enough. Congrats and enjoy your retirement! Have fun, write a book, travel and see the world... or do nothing at all! You earned it!

DefenderOfDoom2159d ago

Thanks Ted Price . I first enjoyed, very much playing DISRUPTOR on PlayStation in 1996.

ReignMan_27159d ago

My cousin and I used to take turns playing levels in Disruptor. One of our favorite games back in the day. Good times!

DefenderOfDoom2159d ago (Edited 159d ago )

Another good memory about Disruptor for me is , it was the very first game I played on my brand new 27inch color TV
I had previously played PlayStation DOOM and Hexxen on a 19inch Zenith. color TV from the early 80s that my mom gave me .. I remember how amazing it looked to play on 27inch TV back then! CRT TVs looked so good for gaming back then .
Yes indeed ,good times !

Becuzisaid159d ago

That game was freaking awesome and highly underrated. That level half way through where you had to outrun the bomb timer though.....

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