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Insomniac: Competing With 'Killzone 2', Justifying 60-Player 'Resistance, Halo 3 and More

From Multiplayer:

"Multiplayer: So, people read the Game Informer story [about "Resistance 2?]. People don't believe the Game Informer story. Because that's insane amount of content to put into one game. We're talking about a full-fledged campaign, eight player –

Price: Online co-cop.
Multiplayer: A lot of people were thinking "Killzone 2? was going to be the big Sony FPS for the end of '08. This does too. So is this going to be a head-to-head thing? Have you guys gotten any calls from guys in Amsterdam [where the game is being made]?

Price: Actually, we're close to those guys. Our engine director was just over at Guerilla taking a tour. And we've had them in our offices. There's definitely a friendship between the two studios. And we are both interested in making sure there's a separation between the games in terms of theme and gameplay. Where they're both released in relation to each other, I don't know. That's up to Sony marketing. What's cool is that we both feel that same competitive spirit. We're pushing each other, and that's fine. It's a good-natured competitiveness.

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decapitator6320d ago (Edited 6320d ago )

Ted is such an honest guy. I think he will be better replacement for Phil Harrison. Hey Sony, buy Insomniac and make this man the head of SCEWW. He will push things further than Phil could have ever imagined.

Oh, and it will all be lag free. Also, this game is so full of win. Good to see that Insomniac and Guerilla are on good terms. Hope people will finally shut up about that whole Killzone 2 vs Resistance crap.

JoelR6320d ago

If Insomniac is feeling pushed by GG and vice versa then I think we are looking at two games that should blow peoples socks off.
I know internally 1st and 2nd party Sony studios share an amazing amount of tech and technical know how. It's pretty synergistic and the results of this tech sharing is being reflected.

decapitator6320d ago

Yeah Joe, I hope that is what they are doing. But we probably won't know anything until someone leaks something. These guys are very careful.

Kleptic6320d ago (Edited 6320d ago )

its funny...most of the people that keep bringing up KZ2 vs. Res 2 are also the people that won't get to play either...

can't wait for both...really want to see a new KZ2 trailer, and the first trailer for Resistance 2...hopefully soon...

@1.1

Insomniac was pushing tools with the EDGE kit to help with draw distances (of which was used for Warhawk)...and GG developed some state of the art stuff for lighting...that was all at last years GDC...

If Insomniac is able to implement any of that unbelievable KZ2 lighting into RES2, we will all be in great shap...that was probably the biggest complaint about the first games visuals...don't kow if KZ2 has problems with draw distances though...the trailer sure made it seem like it didn't (when they detatched the camera it showed the entire city still rendered)

decapitator6320d ago

Right on Kleptic. Day one for me as well.

SSCOOLCHEA6320d ago

people thinks its this or that game against GEARS...But in reality its all the sony exclusive vs the sony exclusive...you have KZ2 , resistance 2 , mgs4 etc...etc....Now tell me there is nobody in there right mind who will be able to afford all these freakin games.

""just my thoughts""

TheExecutive6320d ago

i will own both games... there is no "vs." in my pocketbook, I got love for all.

FAT MAN GO BOOM6320d ago

I don't think Phil was the problem at all... If it was not for Kaz I think Sony would be in better position than they are now...

Also Phil was not Japaneses enough for Sony Japan to listen to and they are the ones in the end that have the final say...

fenderputty6320d ago

Insomniac is quickly turning into my favorite devs. Getting them into the first part loop would be great.

It's cool they have a relationship with GG too. I only wish GG wasn't so quiet. I'm pretty sure Sony is making them be quiet but, it would be nice to see as much info from them that we get from Insomniac.

Salvadore6320d ago

I also thought Sony should have hired an individual from their loyal developing companies because as developers, they have pushed the PS platforms and have put great effort to try and help other developers in struggle.

People, just imagine what a guy like Ted could do?

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fenderputty6320d ago

why come and troll ... not even a good effort either. Reported as spam. Hope I don't have to see you for some days.

TheExecutive6320d ago

Lol @ Xeikon if I could report someone as being a dumba$$ I would. I guess the spam button will have to do.

The Wood6320d ago

= great games

in theory

like two great strikers who want to score the most goals but will put the team first.

gixxxer6320d ago

I know man, Ted Price has this really nice positive karma. He could indeed join Sony and maybe even replace Phil. Totally agree!

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TheExecutive6320d ago

"With multiplayer we saw an opportunity to up the game to 60 players with not a whole lot of pain on our end. The challenge for us is not technical at this point. It’s design. We’ve got to make sure that when you’re in a 60-player game it doesn’t feel like unmitigated chaos. So we’ve been spending a lot of time analyzing and trying out different techniques to make sure you know what you’re doing, even though you’re in this massive battle, and it’s working. And it’s fun."

Done deal. I believe him too. Insomniac has always focused on the right stuff. It looks as though R2 wont be any different. They know what the problems are with such large MP battles and they look as though they are tackling them.

gEnKiE6320d ago

Insomniac will pull it off, have no doubt in my mind.

Sevir046319d ago (Edited 6319d ago )

"Multiplayer: Did that “Killzone 2″ trailer a couple of years ago fire you up back then?

Price: Yeah, and it was awesome. It was last E3, and when our guys saw it running for real, they thought, “Wow they just raised the bar and we all gotta make sure we can do the same.”

That was what did it for me, Because as i've said GG b!tch slapped all the doubters that couldn't believe They would do it and basically lit a Fire underneth the ass of all the first party devs so they can pull out more on the PS3..

Go Insomniac the fact that you guys are both pushing and competeting with each other means that both these games will be amazing and well worth the play on my PS3, you'll get all of my money, Bring it on.

hades076319d ago

I currently don't own a PS3, still have to finish my back catalogue of 360 games from 2007, but I am interested to see which game most PS3 owners will choose So I know what one to pick up and play online when I purchase my PS3.

gEnKiE6320d ago

Its kind of funny when you see the high up guys.....I really doubt any of them actually "play" games. I would like to see a game developer take over a spot like Phil's at Sony.

decapitator6320d ago

And I would be more than happy if Ted or Jaffe took up that position. These guys know what gaming is about.

Orange6320d ago

i like jaffe, but I'm not sure about his business acumen. he's already ditched his business plan for eat-sleep-play. he hinted that calling all cars was a big mistake. too bad, it's fine for the price.

Bleucrunch6320d ago

I am buying both games. And that is THAT! (emphasis on the "T")

BrianC62346320d ago

Me too. It's not like we have to choose between Resistance 2 and Killzone 2. Both will be great.

What makes Insomniac great is they know they're good and aren't afraid to do things everyone says is impossible. It's funny to see these doubters who say they can't do what they say they're doing in Resistance 2. Oh yeah? Watch them. I'm sure the game will end up great. Maybe even better than we think it will. Insomniac isn't scared to push the envelope.

DJ6320d ago

They foster such great relationships with their developers, and between them as well. They also have the developers share and research a LOT of technologies, namely Insomniac, Naughty Dog, Evolution Studios, London Studios, and Guerilla.

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Video Game Franchises in Danger of Being Forgotten

The gaming industry moves at such a pace that it’s not surprising we’ve seen countless franchises fall into obscurity over the years.

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S2Killinit228d ago

Im surprised that a game with a heritage of Medal of Honor is in this list.

cthulhucultist228d ago

There is a rumour that Driver 1 & 2 remasters will be released for Switch and presumably for other systems as well.

https://www.gamingbible.com...

Not sure however whether this results into new games in the near future.

HellspawnPR1981227d ago

Ninja Gaiden? Splinter Cell? Tenchu? Virtua Fighter? Killer Instinct? Killzone?

DefenderOfDoom2227d ago

I would very much enjoy
a new dedicated single player Killzone campaign. With a fun multi-player.

cthulhucultist227d ago

Tenchu and Killer Instict would be great indeed!

Unfortunately new Killzone game does not seem to be in the works

Virtua Fighter is going to receive a new entry!

https://www.dualshockers.co...

Splinter Cell is likely to be one of the remasters launching next year (not sure whether this has to do anything with the remake previously announced)

https://toronto.ubisoft.com...

HellspawnPR1981227d ago

Yeah, read the news about a new Virtua Fighter and I am so ready for it. Splinter Cell at this point I don't believe anything Ubisoft says plus I don't think modern day Ubisoft can make a decent stealth game. They will likely fuck it up.

Inverno227d ago

Basically everything at this point as companies have no concern with preservation.

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It’s Time for Sony to Bring Back Killzone and Resistance

Sony is in the middle of an FPS crisis, but bringing back two much-loved PlayStation shooters could easily be the solution.

shinoff2183384d ago

I'd rather them focus on a rpg. Shooters can wait

just_looken384d ago

We have alot of rpg's but only cod for a AAA first person shooter unless you toss in xdefient but that is still fixing 2yr old beta issues.

We need more AAA fps games then rpg's

shinoff2183384d ago

Yea right. Theirs so many shooters on the market.

just_looken384d ago

@shin

Name 3 AAA fps games coming out this year

Cacabunga383d ago

I want Killzone yea, but as a gaas no buy!

Cacabunga383d ago

Yes we need some new FPS experiences.. COD is just not engaging enough. We want a Killzone back to the roots, not a Shadow Fall again..

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Crows90384d ago

There's tons of RPG in the market too...what's your point exactly.

RaidenBlack383d ago

No Killzone or Resistance or Factions for you ... only Concord & FairGame$

Ironmike384d ago

No more rpg for a while would love a new resistance though

DarXyde384d ago

Agree on preferring RPGs though at this exact moment, it would be great to see more horror games. Another reason why Japan Studio closing is just tragic. Loved Siren.

just_looken384d ago (Edited 384d ago )

Fuck jim ryan japan studio did so much and helped alot with ports/localization

If they were around bloodborn would be possible like how they helped with demon souls ps4 finial fantasy port.

Horror games would be nice but the jim ryan axe job helped alot in killing playstation dev numbers/freedom and increased regulation with the new censorship crap.

1Victor384d ago

If Sony is bringing back a old shooter I would prefer Warhawk or better yet Starhawk

Rynxie384d ago

No thanks. Resistance and killzone were my all time favorite fps games. I completely dominated those games. I met good people, had a ton of fun and have a lot of fond memories. I don't want them to bring back these games, unless they tackle the cheating epidemic. I know I will absolutely hate these games, if I was to play them now, with all the effing cheating going on in fps games.

Psychonaut85384d ago

Bro the market is oversaturated with quality RPGs AND bloated shitty RPGs already.

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Inverno384d ago

I honestly don't think we'll be seeing these anytime soon, if ever. Insomniac is officially on Marvel duty since it seems that all they're working on based off the leaks, and Horizon is more of what the casuals want these days. And I now I'll get a bunch of disagrees, but keep in mind that Resistance last got a game on the PS3 (2011) and Killzone was a launch title for the PS4 (2013). 10 years is a long time to make a game, if had any interest they would've done it by now, add InFamous to that list.

just_looken384d ago (Edited 384d ago )

Your right except the dates killzone mercenary was on ps vita 2013 same with resistance burning skies back in 2012

Good-Smurf384d ago

Both of those games are either made by smaller B team or completely different developer.
Killzone Mercenary developed by Guerilla Cambridge which is now defunct.
Resistamce Burning Skies wasn't made by Insomniac but by Nihilistic Software also defunct after the failure of CoD Black Ops Declassified.

just_looken384d ago

@good i know i never said they were

I mentioned them as they were the last games under that ip well killzone was last on ps4 but still even though they are different devs they led to the lose of the ip.

I highly doubt they made up for there budget cost even killzone on ps4 had low sales for such a large ip at the time.

shinoff2183384d ago

Infamous should atleast get remastered. I'd be cool with that

SPEAKxTHExTRUTH384d ago

Resistance 3 turned me off to the series but I’d love a reboot. KillZone I think can stay dead. Give me a new Resistance like 1or 2 and I’ll be happy.

JEECE384d ago

Except Resistance 1 and 3 were far more similar, 2 was the outlier. 3 was a great return to form after 2 changed so many things from the first game.

SPEAKxTHExTRUTH384d ago

I didn’t like 3 and I didn’t find it similar to the first game.

Moegooner384d ago

2 was the best resistance game.

Michiel1989384d ago

agreed, the co-op was my fav in 2

Michiel1989384d ago

I'll keep saying it, have Bungie make a new resistance game, a match made in heaven. Although I imagine Bungie would be too proud to take over an existing IP.

Huey_My_D_Long384d ago

I honestly never cared or liked killzone. Huge resistance fan though. I remember so many nights playing melee only on USS Lexington, and I like the alt history vibe.

InUrFoxHole384d ago

Liked KZ more but both those games are better than MAG

Huey_My_D_Long383d ago

Facts.
Since I'm down memory lane, I also wish for remaster of Warhawk.

P_Bomb384d ago

I’ve been barking up that tree for years. 😢

OtterX384d ago

Keep barking, boy! Keep barking! Never give up hope. ;)

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PlayStation 3 Games That Desperately Need a PS5 Remaster

The PlayStation 3 may not have been the strongest generation for Sony, but there were still some diamonds in the rough that deserve a revisit as PS5 remasters.

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OtterX474d ago (Edited 474d ago )

Even if they could just remaster and put on PSVR2, some would still look great as VR titles and could do a whole lot to bolster the headset w these exclusives! I'd imagine the investment of reworking these titles into VR would be way less than building new games from the ground up, and they could be amazing experiences, and VR often makes flat games feel fresh again. The Resistance and Killzone games are particularly what I want to see!!

Rude-ro473d ago

I played killzone 3 in 3d and it really changed the game per being immersive.
In vr, that would be even more awesome.

darthv72473d ago

Funny you mention that... my son wanted to play some PS3 games in 3d on my PS tv and he was blown away by how good KZ3 was. It really was a great addition to the game. Im surprised there have not been more 3d games from that era being ported to the PSVR/VR2.

_SilverHawk_473d ago

resistance 1-3, killzone 1-3, uncharted 1-3, uncharted golden abyss, folklore, socom 4 , motorstorm, twisted metal, MAG, heavenly sword

Cacabunga473d ago

Killzone 2+3
Sly Thieves in Time
Crack in Time
God of War Ascension
Motorstorm
Modnation racer
Infamous 1+2

Profchaos473d ago (Edited 473d ago )

Killzone trilogy in VR would be amazing bonus points if they offer shadow fall.

There was a psvr1 Killzone project that supermassive was working on at one stage which wasn't up to scratch and Sony brand it back in house I was hoping we would see that on psvr2 eventually.

Personally I'd love to see some more love or acknowledgement of psvr2 from Sony in general it was a expensive headset and Sony barely acknowledge it's existence

seanpitt23473d ago

The amount of work needed to remaster these games wouldn't be beneficial on a financial and business sense.. MGS4 would probably be the best bet as it would need the least amount of work!

Iceball2000474d ago

YEAAASSSSS! I miss this franchise and wanna play it so bad again.

Father__Merrin474d ago

The time is perfect for a resistance fall of man game campaign coop multiplayer

InUrFoxHole474d ago

The resistance series is str8 trash to me. Socom 3 I would welcome. Or killzone MP.

Marcus Fenix474d ago

A Resistance reboot will be awesome

Michiel1989474d ago

That's what Bungie should make, Ill keep saying it until it happens

1Victor474d ago (Edited 474d ago )

Resistance was ok but Warhawk and Starhawk was better and kept me coming back for almost a decade of fun and petty revenge on the loud mouth unskilled players 🤣
Edit I loved capture the flag dropping the pot on the flag carrier was extremely satisfying as well as transforming your plane in bot form and stumping them to death 😱

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Michiel1989474d ago

Resistance was the best co-op fps I ever played after L4D2

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