Rumor: Insomaniac doing multiplat horror game

http://www.split-screen.com/2009/12/25/rumour-insomniacs-next-game-a-multi-platform-survival-horror/

I am inclined not to believe. Well, anyway, if true, good for them for branching out.

I'd rather them make an rpg.

I'd rather them make an rpg.

NoobisMaxcimus

Yea I would like to see how they would do one too.

I'd rather them make an rpg.

NoobisMaxcimus

Hmmm, that would something new for them, i don't know how they would handle it

I am inclined not to believe. Well, anyway, if true, good for them for branching out.

ActicEdge

Even so, people can always hope. It'd be a surprise though after all this time and with R:fom as a good start in the horror direction, they might be able to pull it off if its real. I believe so at least.

This is their only proof: "According to our sources".... Yeah, Im calling BS.

This is their only proof: "According to our sources".... Yeah, Im calling BS.

emorainbo

Knowledge of every rumor of whatever source might be handy in future ;)

Isn't Insomaniac owned by Sony though?

They did say they were thinking about going multi a while ago, and in this economic climate, and with games selling better on 360, it was kinda a no brainer.

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3171308

http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2008/02/insomniac-shoots-down-acquisition-speculation.ars

im always happy to check out a new horror game

Isn't Insomaniac owned by Sony though?

Warriorboy1990

Nah, Insomniac Games is independent. However, they have only made games for the PS1, PS2 and PS3, so it does appear that there is some loyalty towards Sony. Insomniac is also pretty close with Naughty Dog, which is owned by Sony.

They did say they were thinking about going multi a while ago, and in this economic climate, and with games selling better on 360, it was kinda a no brainer.

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3171308

http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2008/02/insomniac-shoots-down-acquisition-speculation.ars

navyguy21

Insomniac isn't talented enough imo to be much more successful if they didn't get funding and help from Sony.

I doubt that Insomniac would do anything multiplat, but heck who knows, anythigns possible I guess.

Hmm if this is true I wonder what ps3 exclusive they are making as their next game before this one?

http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=22635

Doubt it. I don't remember one time Insomniac developed a game NOT for a Sony platform. *Someone can fill me in on that? That would be great.nintendoboy16

none that i Know of, I know Naughty dog did a few games on the genesis but that was before sony entered the game market.

Considering Insomniac hasonly made Playstation games since creation, I gonna go ahead and say that that person is sitting on a throne of lies. They will probably stick to platform/shooters.

[QUOTE="nintendoboy16"]Doubt it. I don't remember one time Insomniac developed a game NOT for a Sony platform. *Someone can fill me in on that? That would be great.dragonfly110

none that i Know of, I know Naughty dog did a few games on the genesis but that was before sony entered the game market.

They did three games on AppleII under the name JAM, then changed to Naughty Dog and did another game on AppleII, one on Sega Genesis, and one on 3DO before settling onto Playstation.

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[QUOTE="nintendoboy16"]Doubt it. I don't remember one time Insomniac developed a game NOT for a Sony platform. *Someone can fill me in on that? That would be great.PJ7312

none that i Know of, I know Naughty dog did a few games on the genesis but that was before sony entered the game market.

They did three games on AppleII under the name JAM, then changed to Naughty Dog and did another game on AppleII, one on Sega Genesis, and one on 3DO before settling onto Playstation.

Hmm if this is true I wonder what ps3 exclusive they are making as their next game before this one?

http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=22635

bczigothigh

Resistance 3. In case you don't know, there are billboards for Resistance 3 in Shreveport, Louisiana, which is the set of a Sony made film about an alien invasion and is set to be released in early 2011, so Resistance 3 will likely be released anywhere from late 2010 to mid 2011.

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Isn't Insomaniac owned by Sony though?

Kuromino

Nah, Insomniac Games is independent. However, they have only made games for the PS1, PS2 and PS3, so it does appear that there is some loyalty towards Sony. Insomniac is also pretty close with Naughty Dog, which is owned by Sony.

Isn't Insomaniac owned by Sony though?

Warriorboy1990

oh no. Didn't INsomaniac make games like Psyconaughts and Brutal Legend?

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[QUOTE="Warriorboy1990"]

Isn't Insomaniac owned by Sony though?

Warriorboy1990

Nah, Insomniac Games is independent. However, they have only made games for the PS1, PS2 and PS3, so it does appear that there is some loyalty towards Sony. Insomniac is also pretty close with Naughty Dog, which is owned by Sony.

They did say they were thinking about going multi a while ago, and in this economic climate, and with games selling better on 360, it was kinda a no brainer.

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3171308

http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2008/02/insomniac-shoots-down-acquisition-speculation.ars

navyguy21

They just opened up a new North Carolina site, so they might have the California site do PS3 exclusives while the North Carolina site does multiplatforms.

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[QUOTE="Warriorboy1990"]

Isn't Insomaniac owned by Sony though?

Warriorboy1990

Nah, Insomniac Games is independent. However, they have only made games for the PS1, PS2 and PS3, so it does appear that there is some loyalty towards Sony. Insomniac is also pretty close with Naughty Dog, which is owned by Sony.

http://www.insomniacgames.com/about/history/

That's Insomniac Games website, which states that they are independent:
"As of 2009, Insomniac Games has grown to 195 hard-working, creative souls and remains completely independent despite a close working relationship with our publisher, Sony Computer Entertainment."

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[QUOTE="Warriorboy1990"]

Isn't Insomaniac owned by Sony though?

Warriorboy1990

Nah, Insomniac Games is independent. However, they have only made games for the PS1, PS2 and PS3, so it does appear that there is some loyalty towards Sony. Insomniac is also pretty close with Naughty Dog, which is owned by Sony.

They are completely independent. They are just on good terms with Sony and are more familiar with Sony technology.

This seems very plausible, since Insomniac had previously mentioned developing for other platforms. The horror game doesn't seem too far fetched either, since Resistance 1 was very much a horror game at some points. I don't think this will be released for a while though, maybe not even for current gen consoles.

Don't Sony own them?... :P do you see what I did there, ownz... hehe Sony ownz them :D... no :(

'sigh' Tough crowd, I need a career... and booze, yes... booze :P

Its called Second party people, its not a hard concept to understand.

Its called Second party people, its not a hard concept to understand.

Blue-Sky

I will wait for official confirmation.

[QUOTE="navyguy21"]

They did say they were thinking about going multi a while ago, and in this economic climate, and with games selling better on 360, it was kinda a no brainer.

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3171308

http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2008/02/insomniac-shoots-down-acquisition-speculation.ars

ActicEdge

Insomniac isn't talented enough imo to be much more successful if they didn't get funding and help from Sony.

I doubt it. There are many developpers who are still staying with Sony even if they are 2nd party developpers like Sucker Punch, Level 5 and Insomniac themselves.

Insomniac may be a much bigger company now but I doubt they will be going multiplat. Remember this is a rumor too. Just like the one where people said Naughty Dog and Insomniac shared the same engine for the Jak&Daxter and Ratchet&Clank series.

Also even if they do go multiplat, the games they are currently making are still Sony exclusives and they will continue to make those games and make exclusive PS games unless Sony pisses them off.. Although we all know how well Sony treats their devs.:P

Also honestly, I'd rather have them make an Action/Adventure more. A 3rd person shooter with stealth I dunno. Horror.. ehh..

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[QUOTE="navyguy21"]

They did say they were thinking about going multi a while ago, and in this economic climate, and with games selling better on 360, it was kinda a no brainer.

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3171308

http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2008/02/insomniac-shoots-down-acquisition-speculation.ars

samuraiguns

Insomniac isn't talented enough imo to be much more successful if they didn't get funding and help from Sony.

He said IMO.

Ratchet and Clank is a great platform game series, havent played an other insomniac game, but I m curious to see how this turns out!!

Its sad thatbarely now they realize making multi-plate games = profits :|

They did say they were thinking about going multi a while ago, and in this economic climate, and with games selling better on 360, it was kinda a no brainer.

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3171308

http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2008/02/insomniac-shoots-down-acquisition-speculation.ars

navyguy21

Resistance 2 sold 1. 75 million and Resistance 1 sold around 3.64 million. Thats not bad sales.

[QUOTE="navyguy21"]

They did say they were thinking about going multi a while ago, and in this economic climate, and with games selling better on 360, it was kinda a no brainer.

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3171308

http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2008/02/insomniac-shoots-down-acquisition-speculation.ars

RadecSupreme

Resistance 2 sold 1. 75 million and Resistance 1 sold around 3.64 million. Thats not bad sales.

If they would have made it on 360 also, it would have made 3+ million, So multi is the way to go

if true, yes please! i think the resistance series is an underrated gem.

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[QUOTE="navyguy21"]

They did say they were thinking about going multi a while ago, and in this economic climate, and with games selling better on 360, it was kinda a no brainer.

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3171308

http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2008/02/insomniac-shoots-down-acquisition-speculation.ars

scarface_dm

Resistance 2 sold 1. 75 million and Resistance 1 sold around 3.64 million. Thats not bad sales.

If they would have made it on 360 also, it would have made 3+ million, So multi is the way to go

These exclusives have outsold many multiplats already. If you were right then Valve should start making PS3 games along with Bungie and Turn 10.

These exclusives have outsold many multiplats already. If you were right then Valve should start making PS3 games along with Bungie and Turn 10.

RadecSupreme

yes, they absolutely should. Batman: AA has shipped 2.5 million units since launch:

http://current.com/items/90993404_sales-figures-escape-for-batman-arkham-asylum.htm

and that's from an article from september. combine that with the fact that steam sales aren't even being taken into account. honestly, unless the system manufacturer is paying a dev dumptrucks full of money for exclusivity rights, it only makes sense to have multiplat releases.

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[QUOTE="RadecSupreme"]

Resistance 2 sold 1. 75 million and Resistance 1 sold around 3.64 million. Thats not bad sales.

RadecSupreme

If they would have made it on 360 also, it would have made 3+ million, So multi is the way to go

These exclusives have outsold many multiplats already. If you were right then Valve should start making PS3 games along with Bungie and Turn 10.

Well Bungie is an independant studio (just like Insomniac) so multi is a given

Turn10 is 1st party, So a 360 only and Valve is a 3rd party developer that chooses not to develope for the ps3

It just a matter of time before Insomniac developes multiplatform games, and Ms is gonna probably rub it in Sony's face