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E3 2010: Dead Nation Hands-on Impressions (DualShockers)

DualShockers writes, "Dead Nation is a game from the creators of Super Stardust HD that takes the top-down viewpoint of a bird’s eye view and brings you zombie mayhem that aims to rival any top-down zombie title on the PlayStation Network with a massive amount of zombies on the screen at once. Comparisons will inevitably be made between this title and Konami’s Zombie Apocalypse for PSN as they share a similar visual perspective and game-play style. Dead Nation takes advantage of a slightly more zoomed out view to give players a visual of large environments that will become full of zombies quickly. One stark difference between these two titles is that Dead Nation has, thus far, no online functionality announced for the co-operative multi-player game-play it supports, so if you are looking for a more local focus then this might be a top-down zombie shooter for you to keep your eye on..."

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eggbert5063d ago

what was with the First Person View screenshots they were showing before. Is part of this game in First Person or something?

Hitman07695063d ago

It seems that you are not the only one who was asking this question. Reps at the booth were talking about it amongst themselves but unable to confirm another viewpoint in the game.

From my own personal experience I'd guess that this does not have a First Person viewpoint at any time in the game, however, that would be totally awesome if it did and definitely add to the game a lot in my opinion.

HQLocated1115063d ago

We have burn zombie burn and zombie apocalypse, WTH do we need this shit for. bring out a REAL zombie shooter Sony!

HQLocated1115063d ago

or like dead rising, resident evil etc

Hitman07695062d ago

Please forward complaints to the developer not the publisher lol. Housemarque in this instance. And on their behalf, they can make any game they choose but thanks for the input???

Jokes aside, I wasn't exactly thrilled to see this genre being shown from the developer either, but then when I actually got to play it I was seeing innovation, and innovation speaks to me baby!!!

JoelT5063d ago

pretty hot on the show floor!

Ninferno5063d ago

really really wanna try this one...

Esena5063d ago

Looks good. I've been looking forward to this one for awhile!

Dissidia5063d ago

Still love Super Stardust HD, looking forward to trying this new game .

iiprotocolii5063d ago

SSHD was amazing. I'm pretty sure this game is going to be awesome, as well. I hope it's as good as it sounds and looks.

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Harry Krueger to Depart from Housemarque After Almost 15 Remarkable Years

Today marks a significant moment for the Housemarque community, as Game Director Harry Krueger announced his decision to move forward after a dedicated 14-year tenure.

"Departing from Housemarque was a very difficult decision for me, but I’m leaving the company with nothing but deep gratitude for the past, and a glowing optimism for the future - with an exciting new project in the works, a fantastic team that’s stronger than ever, and the continuous support of Sony and Playstation Studios, I know that Housemarque’s brightest chapter has yet to be written", shared Krueger.

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Brazz163d ago (Edited 163d ago )

More talent leaving Playstation studios. Is the recent GAAS focus related? Problems in the House of Playstation?

Nyxus162d ago (Edited 162d ago )

Whishful thinking?

"I’m leaving the company with nothing but deep gratitude for the past, and a glowing optimism for the future - with an exciting new project in the works, a fantastic team that’s stronger than ever, and the continuous support of Sony and Playstation Studios, I know that Housemarque’s brightest chapter has yet to be written."

Brazz162d ago (Edited 162d ago )

nah, just speculation based on the fact that many key figures have left Sony in recent times.
Without a doubt, it could be that everything is under control and the Playstation studios are working at maximum efficiency... or maybe not. Care to give me some approval? I fixed the description.
Edit: thank you.

-Mika-162d ago

This comment is silly. Of course, he not going to say nothing negative on his way out. Employees on the upper level rarely do but it odd for him to leave now. Especially when he was acquired by Sony and his new title they are working on would be the highest budget game he ever worked on. It clear there is artistic clashes going on. Sony probably is forcing Housemarque to make a GAAS or some typical Cinematic game.

fr0sty162d ago

Gotta love how the fanboys rush in to try to give their hot take before anything is even known about why he's leaving... He could just be moving on from gaming in general, focusing on his family, could be any number of reasons why he's leaving, but of course, "It's GaaS"! (even though Sony just sacked their former PS boss over that). Nothing short of ridiculous.

Charlieboy333162d ago

@ Mika, no YOUR comment is silly. You reckon of course he's not going to say anything negative on the way out. That doesn't mean he has compliment and praise Sony either. He could have made that whole statement without saying "the continuous support of Sony and Playstation Studios" and it wouldn't have been negative. The fact that he did feel the need to say that blows holes in your cute little theory.

Cacabunga162d ago

They make great games!!! Resogun Alienation Dead Nation Matterfall Returnal.. hit after another!!

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sparky77162d ago

Could be.

There are rumours on Reddit that Housemarque were being forced to be a support studio to that Haven studio GaaS game to get it up and running faster. Whatever they were working likely got put on hold or cancelled so he left.

Einhander1972162d ago

Don't make crap up.. No one cares what xboxmegafanboy1243 said on Reddit.

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fr0sty162d ago (Edited 162d ago )

"Likely got put on hold or canceled" yet he specifies that they're working on their biggest project ever as he departs the company... blowing a hole in your baseless speculation.

I know y'all are desperate for a W, but this is getting sad.

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Lightning77162d ago

Hardly, he left on a good note at Sony.

RupeeHoarder162d ago (Edited 162d ago )

15 years at a company is a long time. Do you know anything about the corporate world? People leave companies for MANY reasons beyond hating their employers, I see it weekly.

Godmars290162d ago

Support for GAAS seems to have left with Jim Ryan.

Coincidance? I think not!

CobraKai162d ago

Anytime anyone wants to expand their horizons or go to a different company people think there’s trouble. These things are works in progress. This guy didn’t just randomly up and leave.

S2Killinit162d ago

“Gass focuse” why does that only apply to PlayStation? Are we that daft?

jznrpg162d ago (Edited 162d ago )

Like Halo Forza and Redfall weren’t gaas

S2Killinit161d ago

Yup, They keep saying Playstation “gaas focus” when Playstation very distinctly said they were going to do what they have always done and make gaas games on top of it. Meanwhile MS has been all gaas.

Yui_Suzumiya162d ago

People further their careers and move on from time to time. That's just life.

Charlieboy333162d ago

"the continuous support of Sony and Playstation Studios". If I was a disgruntled employee forced to leave due to pressure from Playstation's direction, I sure as hell wouldn't feel the need to put that in my statement. Don't you think?

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Obscure_Observer162d ago

For several weeks, every week we got news regarding people either leaving or getting fired from Playstation Studios.

Since Ryan got fired, things only got worse.

There´s definitely something going on at SIE and this Totoki guy apparently is not helping and steering the ship.

Playstation needs a good replacement for Ryan as soon as possible.

Vengeance1138162d ago

Adorable how you attempt and struggle so greatly to speak on things you know nothing about.
So many high profile employees running away from Xbox lately, maybe stick to that. Seems more your speed.

Nyxus162d ago

10 days ago:
A veteran of the company, Samwise Didier, left Blizzard after 30 years of work
https://www.aroged.com/2023...

phoenixwing162d ago

Nexus you make a good point. Ppl at all three console companies are like a revolving door. It's best to just wish well the ppl leaving and worry about doom and gloom when there's actually proof of it

tagzskie162d ago

@nyxus also pete hines from bethesda also leaving after 24 years. Whats the problem here?

BeHunted162d ago

Did Jim Ryan get Fired? I thought he Retired from PlayStation.

Obscure_Observer162d ago

He *will* retire in March 2024, and still got demoted from his position as CEO of Playstation last month. He no longer calls any shots as Hiroki Totoki took over his role.

So yeah, he got fired.

Extermin8or3_162d ago (Edited 162d ago )

@Obscure_observer no he announced his retirement and ceded decision making to the man that will be succeeding him for a year or so whilst they determine who will takeover permanently. This makes sense because why have someone who is tying up loose ends and leaves in 4 months time be making big decisions about stuff 6,12, 24 months away? It's not evidence he got fired.

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Barlos161d ago

You actually don't know the difference between retiring and being fired?

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Gazondaily162d ago

Damn...PlayStation seems to have a major issue with staff retention. 😔

RupeeHoarder162d ago

They don't. Peoples journeys in life aren't all work at the same company for 30 years. That's not a thing for most people.

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Barlos161d ago

They're a company like any other. People come and go.

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Top Ten PlayStation Studios

While personal preference can undoubtedly play a part, allowing studios like Santa Monica, Insomniac and Sucker Punch to take any given fan’s top spot, the numbers supporting Naughty Dog do anything but lie. They’re the best, and you have to deal with it.

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ABizzel1588d ago (Edited 588d ago )

The top 5 are correct but in the wrong order IMO.

1. Naughty Dog (Top-tier dev in the industry for story, technology, acting, graphics, and gameplay)
2. Santa Monica (They're in their Naughty Dog top-tier era)
3. Insomniac (unrivaled AAA / blockbuster quantity and quality)
4. Guerilla (4 & 5 can swap places, both are equals IMO, great studios with new hit IPs)
5. Sucker Punch (4 & 5 can swap places, both are equals IMO, great studios with new hit IPs)
6. BluePoint (best remakes and remasters in the industry, just need to make their own "new game")
7. Polyphony (Hasn't evolved as much as the other 5, but still a good overall dev)
8. Sony Bend (they need a few more AAA games under their belt to rival GG / SP)
9. Hosmarque (indie dev turned AA, on the path to becoming AAA)
10. Media Molecule / San Diego Studio / Team Asobi (I wouldn't put any of these 3 above the other. MM has pushed creativity for a PS game to the limits with LBP and Dreams. San Diego mainly does MLB, but also has some good ports under their belt. Team Asobi and AStro are hits)

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Housemarque interview: ‘With Sony, we have a runway to go even wilder’

Returnal’s narrative designer explains how development of PS5’s hardest blockbuster shaped the studio’s future.

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SullysCigar680d ago

These guys made some great shooters over many years, so it's well-deserved that Sony backed them the way they did.

Returnal is a great game and it's only got better since launch.

Knushwood Butt680d ago

One of my favourite games full stop. Just a shame it is over for me. Takes too long in the tower to get close to my best score, so want to invest that time elsewhere.

RedDevils680d ago

Best game this gen so far.

Eonjay679d ago

"[...] to go even wilder."

Wonder what could be wilder than Returnal? The premise, just by itself, is pretty damn wild.

darthv72680d ago

Super stardust is still my favorite. And a great reboot of the series in the process.

ClayRules2012680d ago

That’s wonderful to hear! I liked Returnal, my fiancé enjoys it more than I do, which is great, money well spent! And hearing this, that makes me happy and excited to know Sony (as they do with their devs, proven fact) are allowing their studios and those having worked with Sony to continue creating the games they want and evolve even further the visions and gameplay innovations they can only imagine and bring them to light.

All the best, Housemarque!🙏🏼

victorMaje680d ago

Go wild, fly!
I believe in you.

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MIDGETonSTILTS17679d ago

I cannot wait for them to make their next game. I’m so glad they got funding to push them to AAA.

Returnal rulez 🤙

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