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Uncharted NGP: Set Before Drake’s Fortune but Not a Prequel

Earlier today it was said that Uncharted for Sony’s upcoming portable, NGP/PSP2, will be set between the events of Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune and Uncharted 2: Among Thieves. However, those initial reports seem to be inaccurate. Arne Meyer , Community Strategist at Naughty Dog, clarified the situation to help Uncharted fans better understand the story placement Uncharted NGP will have in the grand scheme of things.

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jonlynch4724d ago

Explain the definition of prequel to me again? Because this is set before, but it isn't.... BRAIN HURTS!

Nitrowolf24724d ago (Edited 4724d ago )

I think what they mean is it isn't leading into the story of Uncharted 1. IDK much about this game, but i think what they mean is it won't feature many of the characters in 1 or anything like that. It may be set before it but other then the main character they have nothing similar in story.

Not sure though. Most game prequels lead into the original title eventually.

otherwise yeah i have no idea what he means then.

Edited: oh lol just finished reading it, guess i wasn't to off.

"Reason we're making the distinction is that it's not a direct lead-in to the story of Drake's Fortune, which many people would expect if you said "prequel"

MattyF4724d ago

It's not a direct lead-in to Drake's Fortune. So they aren't classifying it as a prequel.

Misterhbk4724d ago

I kinda like this. I planned on going back and playing Uncharted 1 and 2 before 3 comes out, but if this comes out near the time 3 releases I'll pick it up and play it first, and then work from here on up. it'll be fun!

belal4724d ago

ohh NICE! i thought it was uncharted 1 ngp version!!! but now i am even more excited :D

MightyMark4274724d ago

Nice can't wait for this one :0 A reason why I should get NGP on Day One

DeeZee4724d ago

Makes sense to me, you guys have to remember that ND considers each Uncharted game a "standalone" story. So actually, Uncharted 3 isn't even a sequel to Among Thieves. Just another event in Drake's life.

Peaceful_Jelly4724d ago (Edited 4724d ago )

So this means no Elena or Choloe?

hazelamy4724d ago

it could feature chloe, she was like an old flame of drake's wasn't she?
this could tell the story of their first meeting, and the hijinks that leads to.

BlackKnight4724d ago

Don't think so, when Drake met Chloe on the beach, it looked like a first time meet.

Harry on the other hand, Drake knew of before.

MidnytRain4724d ago

Drake and Chloe shook hands and introduced themselves:

Chloe: "Chloe Fraser."
Drake: "Nate... Nathan. Nathan Drake."

Lucreto4724d ago (Edited 4724d ago )

It is possible, they did know each other but they pretended not to as she didn't want Flynn to know she was connected to him.

Uzesgelen_Goo4724d ago

maybe Eddy's sister? maybe story takes a place in comic that searching some treasure from someones penthouse with Eddy???

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10 Years Later — 'Uncharted: Golden Abyss' Deserved a Better Fortune

A relic of its time or a buried treasure from the past?

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darthv72799d ago

I was really hoping this would have made it into one of the collections. Like how they did with the GoW PSP games.

VenomUK799d ago

I recall just playing the start on PS Vita but not much more and many Uncharted fans wouldn't have played it either so this 'unknown' chapter could be ripe for an expanded version for PS5.

TiredGamer799d ago

Agreed here. Played it back on the Vita years ago, but never finished. The cramped Vita controls and the tiny analog sticks just didn't gel with me in a game where precise headshots are half the fun. It's the first Uncharted game that I haven't completed/Platinumed, and I think much of it is control related. Really wish it was PS TV compatible (natively).

I would definitely buy it if it were released as a PS4/PS5 version.

YoungKingDoran799d ago

If you ever play it again on Vita definitely turn on the gyro aiming assist, made it alot more fun to play and i ended up getting all the headshot trophies thanks to this- super accurate

TheEnigma313799d ago

I loved this game. It was like an extension of the first one. Why haven't we gotten an HD release yet?

TiredGamer799d ago (Edited 799d ago )

Lack of available dev resources and lack of a lucrative ROI probably. I think Sony has an opportunity to sell it as a separate, standalone HD remaster for like $20. Otherwise, the effort to convert a PS Vita game to the PS4/5 won't be worth their while. Unfortunate, but that's probably the only way it'd make financial sense.

deleted799d ago (Edited 799d ago )

Some of the puzzles/interactivity would have to be completely reworked. I remember having to hold the camera to a bright light. (I remember being annoyed at that part bc I was playing in bed late night while my wife was asleep next to me. Ran to the kitchen at like 3am just to get past it lol)

Also the swipe battles. I absolutely couldn't stand the final boss because the swiping felt so inaccurate and it would constantly misread gestures.

I adored the rest of the game though, and even the story! It couldn't simply just be rereleased, it needs reworking for consoles. (same reason it didn't get PS Vita TV support) The rubbing parts could still work w Dualsense/DS4 though.

I'd gladly welcome it and do hope it happens eventually!

Muigi799d ago

Glad I still have my Oled Vita.

MadLad799d ago

Sony should have tried harder to support the Vita. It ended up just a solid emulation machine that happens to have a handful of classics.

Bigman4k799d ago (Edited 799d ago )

Yeah Sony gave up on the ps vita way too fast

Bigman4k799d ago (Edited 799d ago )

I really like Uncharted:Golden Abyss on ps vita it would be dope if they remaster it for PlayStation 5

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All Major Gaming Anniversaries in 2022

As we come to the end of 2021, let's take a look back as we celebrate many anniversaries that are up and coming next year.

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Uncharted PS Vita Pitch Saw 13.5M Budget, Multiplayer Originally Targeted to Be Mafia Wars-Like

Uncharted Golden Abyss originally pitch had plans for a "Mafia Wars" like multiplayer, and its original expected budget was at $13.5 million.

Magog941d ago

The Uncharted Game Was My Idea

mikey15941d ago

Magog58m ago
The Uncharted Game Was My Idea***

Well done that man.. You must have been so proud

https://www.eurogamer.net/a...
This Week Last Week Title Platform(s)
1 New entry Uncharted: Golden Abyss Vita
2 New entry FIFA Football Vita
3 1 UFC Undisputed 3 PS3, Xbox 360
4 2 FIFA 12 PS3, Xbox 360
5 36 Rayman Origins PS3, Wii, Xbox 360
6 4 Mario & Sonic: London 2012 Olympic Games Wii
7 New entry Syndicate PC, PS3, Xbox 360
8 3 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 DS, PC, PS3, Wii, Xbox 360
9 5 Battlefield 3 PC, PS3, Xbox 360
10 6 Final Fantasy 13-2 PS3, Xbox 360***

When it went straight to #1 in the UK, sweeping Fifa/CoD/BF 3 etc aside like so much yearly trash.

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SullysCigar941d ago

Lmao 🤣

Golden Abyss was such a great game, excellent use of the Vita and using the gyros to fine tune your aim down scopes was genius. So much fun.

mikey15940d ago

SullysCigar16m ago
Lmao 🤣

Golden Abyss was such a great game, excellent use of the Vita and using the gyros to fine tune your aim down scopes was genius. So much fun.***

Agreed.. My Vita went missing some time ago, I just couldn't see how they could move Uncharted to the small screen, but they did a great job. They were in a bit of trouble as Nathan had to take a side -job
https://www.youtube.com/wat...

doing adverts, to earn a few bob extra. Rumour has it that for the ad he had to do his own stunts as there was no budget for a stuntman.
;)

mikey15941d ago

But could it be done? Its a while now but I seem to recall puzzles which used the touch screen very well, which might be a chore with the controller.. Also the "sniper mode" where you held the vita up and turned it to survey the terrain. Prob why it isn't on PS Now, whilst all the others are[??] Maybe VR/ move controllers are the answer??

Magog941d ago

Dualsense has a touchpad. Sniper mode could probably be tied to the gyro on the Dualsense as well.

mikey15941d ago

Magog17m ago
Dualsense has a touchpad. Sniper mode could probably be tied to the gyro on the Dualsense as well.***

Agreed, but with the touch, you had screen + finger touch/move.. However with the touchpad youd be using the pad, whilst looking at the screen.. Gyro would be fine but so would head-tracking, with move if you can see it, you can hit it with 2x hands at once...

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even the PS 2/Eyetoy camera didn't miss a "beat"

I'd like to see the game anywhere TBH.

CrimsonWing69940d ago

Tearaway was released on console and that made use of the touch screen and the touchpad on the back of the Vita.

gamesftw250940d ago

Could be easily converted to gyro/touchpad use honestly.

EvertonFC940d ago

The sun puzzle was great to scratch away the puzzle

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CrimsonWing693h ago
Tearaway was released on console and that made use of the touch screen and the touchpad on the back of the Vita.***

Not the part where the finger ripped through the scenery. Or am I misremembering? Like I said my vita went missing a while back when we were doing some heavy internal work/decoration.

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EvertonFC17m ago
The sun puzzle was great to scratch away the puzzle***

This is the type of thing I mean, you could do it or anything like it, but it was more "natural" with a touch screen, as its what you would do in r/l. Give a driver a controller and GT, he won't have a clue.. Give him VR a driving wheel/pedals and I know for a fact he and his wife, wouldn't get off the thing. ;)

CDbiggen941d ago

I remember buying this and the Vita day one in 2012. That was almost ten years ago, damn.

Jay767941d ago

I hope Sony bend next game has multiplayer.

senorfartcushion941d ago

In 2021? Why not just get some games on a mobile phone?

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SenorFartCushion19m ago
In 2021? Why not just get some games on a mobile phone?***

Sony Bend aren't making mobile games, you are confusing them with Sony Music and Unties

https://www.pcgamer.com/uk/...
Sony Music Entertainment has opened its own game publishing label
By Fraser Brown October 18, 2017

Unties has announced four games so far.***

You're confusing Playstation with Sony.

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Sony, Not Tencent, Owns the Highest Grossing Mobile Game of 2019
Fate/Grand Order surpasses Honor of Kings for the second year in a row.
Leo Sun
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Jan 25, 2020 at 3:00PM***

excaliburps941d ago

Days Gone says hi. Shame we aren’t getting a sequel.

mikey15941d ago

Jay7671h ago
I hope Sony bend next game has multiplayer.***

Your wish has been granted..

https://segmentnext.com/son...

Sony Bend Studio’s New IP Has Multiplayer Elements

NotanotherReboot941d ago

Sony...stop cancelling your games FOR 5 MINUTES!!!!

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NotanotherReboot21m ago
Sony...stop cancelling your games FOR 5 MINUTES!!!!***

You cannot cancel what you never intended to release.. From my above link

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***Sony Bend embracing multiplayer should not come as a surprise. While the acclaimed Days Gone was perfect to feature some sort of multiplayer support, it was highly reported that a Days Gone 2 would have had a cooperative mode.

The sequel however was shut down by Sony Interactive Entertainment because of how the first game had a lengthy development cycle and the mixed reception at release. Days Gone 2 was marked to not be a “viable option” for PlayStation 5, forcing Sony Bend to move on to something new.

Whatever Sony Bend has been working on for the past year will be built upon the same open-world technology and features which were originally developed for Days Gone. This was confirmed by head of PlayStation Studios Herman Hulst earlier in the month. The unannounced game will hence have the deep open-world of Days Gone and seemingly a multiplayer or cooperative mode of the scrapped Days Gone 2 pitch.***

Nitrowolf2940d ago

They haven’t cancelled anything here…

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