270°

Top Five Video Game Development Studios from Sony

59
Sony has the largest first-party development core in the industry, even bigger than both Microsoft and Nintendo combined. Here are five development studios from the core that represents the best of Sony.
Read Full Article >>   
associatedcontent.com
SpaceSquirrel - contributor
Published: 261 days 4 hours ago | Article | PlayStation 3 | Sony PSP | PlayStation 2
 
 

12Next »
Showing: 1 - 50 of 57 Comments
Shut this user up Let user speak
MasFlowKiller - 261 days 5 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
1 - In a generation all about multiplat game
In a generation all bout multiplat game you know who is going a better job bringing on the games to the gamers
Agree(13) | Disagree(2) | Report | Reply
Shut this user up Let user speak
acedoh - 261 days 4 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
1.1 - There are really
so many great studios you could have a top ten list... Although the PS3 has lost quite a few third party exclusives it's great to see so many experiences that are unique.
Agree(3) | Disagree(1) | Report
Shut this user up Let user speak
Jinxstar - 261 days 3 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
1.2 -
True. I would have liked to see zipper in there simply due to Insomniac being 2nd party and not 1st... but still a good list. They at least know they are second party too so thats good I guess...
Agree(2) | Disagree(1) | Report
Shut this user up Let user speak
Freak of Nature - 261 days 3 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
1.3 -
True to a point,but not totally...Exclusives still carry weight...

No praticular order....But my favotite IP's are LBP,ICO/SOTC,Uncharted/Jak,Rat chet and Clank....just my personal favorites,but there are quite a few others that will appeal to others,a very good diverse list....

1 - Team ICO
2 - Media Molecule (LittleBigPlanet)
3 - Naughty Dog
4 - Insomniac Games
5 - Santa Monica Studios
6 - Guerrilla Games
Agree(2) | Disagree(0) | Report
Shut this user up Let user speak
StayHigh - 261 days 2 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
1.4 -
Not really because i want to see games that will bring out the PS3 power!!
Agree(0) | Disagree(1) | Report
Shut this user up Let user speak
mugoldeneagle03 - 261 days 2 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
1.5 - Alot of people are forgetting...
Zipper.

Socom, like it or not, pretty much singlehandedly put the PlayStation 2 on the map in terms of online gaming.

Can't wait to see what they have in store for us with M.A.G.
Agree(1) | Disagree(1) | Report
Shut this user up Let user speak
lalalala - 260 days 19 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
1.6 -
As far as I know, Insomniac and Naughty Dog are 2nd party devs, i.e. they aren't owned by Sony, but have thus far only worked on exclusive titles for Sony.
Agree(0) | Disagree(2) | Report
Shut this user up Let user speak
Cajun Chicken - 261 days 5 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
2 -
I'd swap Team Ico with ND. Because ND generally make good series with a fantastic artistic flair and have done since Psone. I'm not saying that Team Ico aren't as good, but they've only made two games so far.
I personally think Naughty Dog should have that top spot due to normally being the guys that show how making games for PS hardware is done.
Agree(1) | Disagree(3) | Report | Reply
Shut this user up Let user speak
Danja - 260 days 23 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
2.1 -
#1 spot belongs to Insomniac ....3 AAA Games in 2 years..and this year they will release there 4th game on the PS3 in 3 years...
Agree(0) | Disagree(0) | Report
Shut this user up Let user speak
grantps3 - 261 days 4 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
3 -
WERE IS GUERRILA GAMES?

they just finished killzone and it sets the bar for graphics/animations and online.

get insomniac off (even though i love resistance 1. the second was okay), and put GG up there
Agree(6) | Disagree(7) | Report | Reply
Shut this user up Let user speak
mintaro - 261 days 4 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
3.1 -
When they've made more than 1 good game, then we'll see. But they are no where near the caliber of Naughty Dog or even Team Ico.
Agree(2) | Disagree(4) | Report
Shut this user up Let user speak
callahan09 - 261 days 4 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
3.2 -
Guerrilla has made exactly 2 games so far as a Sony first-party studio. The first Killzone, which was OK, and the PSP Killzone, which was very good, but just a handheld title. They've made Killzone 2 now, and it's inevitably a success both critically and in sales, and I'm so excited for it... but it's not out yet and the majority of us haven't played it yet. So, if you want to count it, that's ONE great game. ONE good game. And ONE decent game.

The five studios listed here all deserve to be there more than that. They've all made at least two great games, versus Guerrilla's single (that isn't even out yet). So, yeah... maybe in the future there will be room for Guerrilla, but not right now, in my opinion.
Agree(2) | Disagree(1) | Report
Shut this user up Let user speak
AclayPS3 - 261 days 3 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
3.3 -
Nah, I don't really think that Guerrilla Games should be in the Top 5 yet. Don't get me wrong, they've done a good job with Killzone 2, but the other developers listed have MUCH longer history with Sony and have a very good track record over a long period of time.

I also agree in the order these studios were listed. Even though Team ICO has only developed 2 games, they have delivered some of the most memorable and groundbreaking games in the entire gaming industry, and I own both games ICO and SoTC and love them to death, and I think they deserve to be at the Number 1 spot.
Agree(2) | Disagree(1) | Report
Shut this user up Let user speak
SevWolf - 260 days 9 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
3.4 - LOL
If you scroll down the page of the link and read the written comments, they say that Team Ico shouldn't be number one and that they shouldn't be on that list and that Shadow of the colossus was one of the worst games............LOL

How the hell do they call themselves gamers, even if you don't like the playstation brand you cant deny that Ico and Shadow of the colossus are a coouple of the greatest games ever.

PSN:wolf3713
Agree(0) | Disagree(0) | Report
Shut this user up Let user speak
Cajun Chicken - 261 days 4 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
4 -
Y'know what, here I am playing Wipeout HD and then I noticed theres a lack of Studio Liverpool up there.

@ Above
Are you serious abbout removing a developer from that list that has so far made 5 of the same platform game series without the formula getting old, having the first 3 Spyros and a really good FPS series with an alternate history for a developer that focuses on platform games...for a developer that has only made 2 games and has one which is still due to be released in the franchise?
Agree(4) | Disagree(0) | Report | Reply
Shut this user up Let user speak
prunchess - 261 days 3 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
4.1 - Have to agree there...
I'm a big wipe out hd fan. Still playing it months later. Studio Liverpool deserve a place on that list.
Agree(1) | Disagree(0) | Report
Shut this user up Let user speak
PS3istheshit - 261 days 4 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
5 - guys
wheres bungie games lol
halo sucks
but i wouldve replaced team ico with Guerilla Games
cuz of KZ2 - the xbox killer
but then again i never play shadow of colusses
Agree(3) | Disagree(4) | Report | Reply
Shut this user up Let user speak
MisterFister - 261 days 3 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
5.1 - ^^
Really? Guerilla Games over Team Ico. Dude please name another good title that Guerilla games came out with, other than killzone 2??
Agree(0) | Disagree(0) | Report
Shut this user up Let user speak
lokiroo420 - 261 days 3 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
5.2 -
@fister

Name 1 team ico game on ps3, GG should be there first.
Agree(1) | Disagree(1) | Report
Shut this user up Let user speak
poindat - 261 days 3 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
5.3 - lokiroo420
I know its a difficult concept to understand, but there were actually TWO other Sony consoles before the PS3!

*Gasp* what a surprise!
Agree(2) | Disagree(1) | Report
Shut this user up Let user speak
MisterFister - 261 days 3 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
5.4 -
@lookiro
Have you even played ICO or Shadow Of the Colossus???
GG Should be in the top 10 But putting it Number 1 is Just plain Dumb
Agree(2) | Disagree(0) | Report
Shut this user up Let user speak
lokiroo420 - 261 days 3 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
5.5 -
First off, fister I meant first as in be put in the list before team ico, settle the F down. second, really the 3 in ps3 means the third console? der da der. You guys are sad, quick to attack over nothing. Ico has made two games, GG 4, Colossus is ok but K2 beats it to a pulp. What has Ico done for anyone lately?
Agree(1) | Disagree(1) | Report
Shut this user up Let user speak
Hallucinate - 261 days 2 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
5.6 -
@ above..based on the demo for KZ2, KZ2 comes nowhere close to Shadow of the collosus..hell id even go as far to say Shadow of the colossus sh1ts on every game ever made
Agree(0) | Disagree(0) | Report
Shut this user up Let user speak
poindat - 261 days 2 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
5.7 - lokiroo420
You say that it is obvious, yet by stating that Team Ico has not made any games on the PS3, and therefore should be taken off the list, indicates that you are ignorant of the existence of the PS1 and PS2.

And there you go again, "What has Ico done lately?"

Games have existed A LOT longer than since 2006. It's not what one has done lately, it's what one has done that has a lasting impact.
Agree(1) | Disagree(0) | Report
Shut this user up Let user speak
ps92117 - 261 days 2 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
5.8 -
lol I knew the day would come when the arguments where only about which of sonys developers was the best, but never thought it would be this soon. I thought it would be like ps5 fanboys vs. ps5a fanboys.
Agree(0) | Disagree(0) | Report
Shut this user up Let user speak
lokiroo420 - 261 days 1 hour ago
PM
Track
Ignore
5.9 -
So by saying Ico hasnt made anything on the ps3 it "indicates that" I am "ignorant of the existence of the PS1 and PS2." Can anyone besides this guy explain to me how that makes sense? Maybe rethink that and get back to me. How can a developer be considered among the best when they havent made the move to the next level? Quit acting like Im attacking you personally or that Im saying Ico isnt a good team. Get over your little crush. 700 thousand sold tells me the lasting impact isnt there for shadow, so again what are you talking about? With all the games other teams have put out recently how can past achievements outweigh the present, again come back when you have something worthwhile to counter with.
Agree(0) | Disagree(0) | Report
Shut this user up Let user speak
poindat - 261 days ago
PM
Track
Ignore
5.10 -
That was my point. You are saying that they shouldn't be considered the best just because they haven't released a a game for the PS3 game yet.

Persona 4 released on the PS2, does that make automatically make it ineligible to be considered one of the best RPGs in a long time? No.

And I don't have a 'crush' on the Ico games. I was merely pointing out that your reasoning for your original post was flawed (Team Ico should be ousted from the list as they haven't released a PS3 game) and then proceed to twist it in all sorts of directions.
Agree(0) | Disagree(0) | Report
Shut this user up Let user speak
lokiroo420 - 260 days 23 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
5.11 -
Man you are really lost in the dark, where did I say Ico shouldnt be on any list? By the way I was not agreeing with what you said. All I said was GG should be considered before Ico. Go back to school.
Agree(0) | Disagree(0) | Report
Shut this user up Let user speak
spunnups - 261 days 4 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
6 -
I would buy a PS3 even if only these 5 studios developed for it.
Agree(4) | Disagree(1) | Report | Reply
Shut this user up Let user speak
spunnups - 261 days 4 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
7 -
Game currently in development under these Studios: Uncharted 2, SoTC 2 ( look like from the screen), Ratchet and Clank ToD 2, GT5, God of War 3, and Warhawk 2.

Don't forget about Eat Sleep Play - Making the next Twisted Metal who signed 3 exclusive deal with Sony

some good stuff coming to us PS3 owners
Agree(3) | Disagree(0) | Report | Reply
Shut this user up Let user speak
PirateThom - 261 days 4 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
7.1 -
Media Molecule also have an exclusive deal with Sony for their next few games.

I'd like to think Sony would try and strike a deal with Quantic Dream as well for their game after Heavy Rain.
Agree(2) | Disagree(0) | Report
Shut this user up Let user speak
Sevir04 - 261 days 2 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
7.2 - they have actually
Quantic dreams other CEo said back in april 2007 that they have 2 titles they are making exclusively for PS3, the first being Heavy Rain and the second is one that they'll show off after Heavy rain is complete.
Agree(1) | Disagree(0) | Report
Shut this user up Let user speak
PirateThom - 261 days 2 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
7.3 -
Seriously?

Awesome stuff. Those guys are really doing awesome things with the hardware in terms of graphics. Hopefully the gameplay will match the rest of the catalogue!
Agree(0) | Disagree(0) | Report
Shut this user up Let user speak
InfectedDK - 261 days 4 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
8 -
Heres my list of those great Game Development Studios I can remember of (Random order). (Ive added some few more found on Wikipedia).

I think none of them should be forgotten and its hard to decide which 5 are the best.

01. Sony Computer Entertainment Santa Monica Studio - God of War, Twisted Metal, Warhawk
02. Guerrilla Games – Killzone
03. Insomniac Games - Ratchet & Clank, Resistance, Spyro
04. Polyphony Digital - Gran Turismo, Omega Boost
05. Naughty Dog - Crash Bandicoot, Jak, Uncharted
06. Team Ico - Ico, Shadow of the Colossus
07. Japan Studio – Ape Escape, Siren, LocoRoco
08. Zipper Interactive – SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs
09. London Studio – SingStar, Eyetoy, PlayStation Home
10. Studio Liverpool – Wipeout, F1
11. Evolution Studios – MotorStorm, World Rally Championship
12. San Diego Studio – NBA, MLB: The Show
13. Sony Online Entertainment - The Agency, EverQuest, Free Realms
14. Sony Bend - Syphon Filter, Resistance: Retribution
15. Bigbig Studios – Pursuit Force
16. Studio Cambridge – MediEvil, PlayTV

Also remember the third party studio partners:

01. Level-5 – White Knight Chronicles, Rogue Galaxy, Dark Cloud
02. Game Republic – Folklore, Genji
03. Q-Games – PixelJunk
04. Pyramid – Patapon
05. Sucker Punch Productions – InFamous, Sly Cooper
06. ThatGameCompany – Flow, Flower
07. Relentless Software – Buzz!
08. Media Molecule – LittleBigPlanet
09. Ninja Theory – Heavenly Sword
10. Ready at Dawn Studios – God of War: Chains of Olympus, Daxter
11. High Impact Games – Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters, Secret Agent Clank1
Agree(6) | Disagree(0) | Report | Reply
Shut this user up Let user speak
FPShooter - 261 days 4 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
8.1 - great list
bubbles
Agree(4) | Disagree(0) | Report
Shut this user up Let user speak
InfectedDK - 261 days 3 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
8.2 -
Thank you, your welcome!

I just think it shows how many there is in fact.

Also that choosing 5 out of them would be more of a personal list not "top 5" in generel as the studios appeals to different people.

So why not mention them all :)
Agree(0) | Disagree(0) | Report
Shut this user up Let user speak
Ceekay - 261 days 3 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
8.3 -
Can't wait for Syphon Filter 5.
Agree(1) | Disagree(1) | Report
Shut this user up Let user speak
Max Power - 261 days 3 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
8.4 - don't forget...
eat sleep play, Jaffe's studio which made "Calling All Cars" and "Twisted Metal Heads on", and is working on the new "Twisted Metal". It may not be great but they have a lot of talent and could rejuvenate Twisted Metal series for the PS3.
Agree(2) | Disagree(0) | Report
Shut this user up Let user speak
spunnups - 261 days ago
PM
Track
Ignore
8.5 -
japan studio also made Afrika ( which I really wish would come to NA) and Folklore.
Agree(1) | Disagree(0) | Report
Shut this user up Let user speak
PS3istheshit - 260 days 19 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
8.6 - wow
i cant believe you actually wrote all that stuff
bubbles mang
Agree(1) | Disagree(0) | Report
Shut this user up Let user speak
bym051d - 261 days 4 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
9 -
I would've put SCE Santa Monica and Digital Polyphony as 1 and 2. Take one game from each of those and they've probably sold more than all the other games from the other 3.
Agree(0) | Disagree(0) | Report | Reply
Shut this user up Let user speak
dylandurden - 261 days 3 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
10 - Mine:
01 - Team ICO (ICO, Shadow of the Colossus)
02 - Naughty Dog (Crash Bandicoot, Jak & Daxter, Uncharted)
03 - Polyphony Digital (Gran Turismo)
03 - Santa Monica Studios (Twisted Metal, God of War, Warhawk)
05 - Insomniac Games (Spyro, Ratchet & Clank, Resistance)
06 - Guerrilla Games (Killzone)
07 - Media Molecule (LittleBigPlanet)
08 - Japan Studio (Ape Escape, Siren, LocoRoco)
09 - Evolution Studios (WRC, MotorStorm)
10 - Studio Liverpool (Wipeout, F1)
Agree(2) | Disagree(0) | Report | Reply
Shut this user up Let user speak
Lord Anubis - 261 days 3 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
11 -
Actually Santa Monica should be the very top studio as they are the ones that help every other sony studio with technology and man hours. They helped insomniac/naughty dog and guerilla games with their current projects.
Agree(0) | Disagree(0) | Report | Reply
Shut this user up Let user speak
dylandurden - 261 days 3 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
11.1 - That's not entirely true
Actually, Sony's first party studios help each other continuously. Santa Monica is no different, they're all great studios and they share resources.
Agree(0) | Disagree(0) | Report
Shut this user up Let user speak
Lord Anubis - 260 days 22 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
11.2 -
actually that only started happening recently when they formed the program but even in the PS2 time Santa monica would help others with technology and expertise.
Agree(0) | Disagree(0) | Report
Shut this user up Let user speak
Dimitri - 261 days 3 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
12 - My third party
1. Capcom (for Resident Evil 1-3 the rest isnt T-Virus anymore so in my opinion its not a real Resident Evil, where are all the puzzles that were present in older RE games) and ofcourse Onimusha games which were great.

2. Infinity Ward (for Call of Duty games)
3. Valve (Half Life, Counter Strike 1.6)
Agree(1) | Disagree(0) | Report | Reply
Shut this user up Let user speak
Parapraxis - 261 days 3 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
12.1 -
Valve...for PS3?
I wish they were developing for it, but unfortunately they aren't.
Agree(1) | Disagree(0) | Report
Shut this user up Let user speak
Bathyj - 261 days 3 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
13 -
Gee, its hard to say any of those teams dont derserve their spot, its just that so many others deserve to be there too.

It really should be a top 10 list.
Agree(2) | Disagree(0) | Report | Reply
Shut this user up Let user speak
ps92117 - 261 days 3 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
14 - my list
1.Naughty Dog
2.Polyphony/Team ICO
4.Santa Monica
5.Zipper
I can't decide between Polyphony or ICO, Polyphony works very hard to bring you the best racing simulation out there, and they succeed, nothing comes close to GT, not Need for Speed, nothing, Nissan agrees, Audi agrees. In the other hand though, I just love Team ICO's games, even though they have only made 2 games both are just phenomenal. Naughty Dog is the top player, they always know what they are working with, and will always make great games and build longstanding franchises. Santa Monica have created great games and franchises as well, but lately have been out of the radar, GOW2 was for ps2, and they weren't the main guys behind Warhawk, Icognito(another great 1st party developer) was. As for Zipper, well Socom, enough said, and I am very anxious for M.A.G.
Agree(1) | Disagree(0) | Report | Reply
Shut this user up Let user speak
Chaoticsoulx - 261 days 2 hours ago
PM
Track
Ignore
15 - To the first comment
I swear all last year all xbots were saying was, "it's all about the exclusives mannn, it's the exclusives dudeeee, that's what seperates the systems mannnnnn. come on dudeeeeeeee.

And now that ps3 has more exclusives, and more coming this year, xbots are like, it's all about the multiplatforms mannnnn, the games you get toooooo, mannnnn, the games you get and we get, makes our system better than yours mannnn, not the games that you get and we don't mann, what sense does that make mannnnn.

And next year when 360 is abandoned by microsoft, xbots will be saying, mannnnn, it's about the system with no games mannnnnn, that's what makes our system better mannnn, i don't need any games mannnnn, i have halo 3 mannnnn, just wait for xbox 720 mannnnnn, don't need no games now mannnn, ps3 has a lot of games, but we have none mannn, that makes 360 better mannnn, oh damn, RROD MANNN.
Agree(5) | Disagree(1) | Report | Reply
Add Comment (Gamer Zone)
Gamer Zone Posting Guidelines
The Gamer Zone is for members who want a more friendly and civilized discussion. This section is heavily moderated by the N4G staff, so leave your fanboyism at the door please. Members who are unable to behave in a mature and respectful manner will be temporarily or permanently restricted from posting in the Gamer Zone. Using words such as Xbots and Sony droids, or other words from the console war vocabulary, is strictly prohibited in this Zone.
Read More...
 
 
You must log in to post comments.
Username:  
Password:  
 
 
About N4G
N4G is a social game news site that covers the game industry 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
More Info... | Submit News