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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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decapitator5911d ago (Edited 5911d 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.

JoelR5911d 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.

decapitator5911d 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.

Kleptic5911d ago (Edited 5911d 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)

decapitator5911d ago

Right on Kleptic. Day one for me as well.

SSCOOLCHEA5911d 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""

TheExecutive5911d ago

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

FAT MAN GO BOOM5911d 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...

fenderputty5911d 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.

Salvadore5911d 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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fenderputty5911d 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.

TheExecutive5911d ago

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

The Wood5911d ago

= great games

in theory

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

gixxxer5911d 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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TheExecutive5911d 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.

gEnKiE5911d ago

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

Sevir045911d ago (Edited 5911d 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.

hades075910d 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.

gEnKiE5911d 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.

decapitator5911d ago

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

Orange5911d 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.

Bleucrunch5911d ago

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

BrianC62345911d 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.

DJ5911d 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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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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OtterX65d ago (Edited 65d 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-ro65d ago

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

darthv7265d 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_65d ago

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

Cacabunga65d ago

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

Profchaos65d ago (Edited 65d 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

seanpitt2365d 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!

Iceball200065d ago

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

Father__Merrin65d ago

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

InUrFoxHole65d ago

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

Marcus Fenix65d ago

A Resistance reboot will be awesome

Michiel198965d ago

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

1Victor65d ago (Edited 65d 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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Michiel198965d ago

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

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Ranking the Resistance Games From Worst To Best

While it's been on ice for as long as it was around, the Resistance franchise has no shortage of quality.

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Knushwood Butt742d ago

My take:

Single player
3, 2, 1

Multiplayer
3, 1, 2

Overall
3, 2, 1

I beat the lengthy single player in 1 multiple times and spent hours in the online too. Plus 1 featured my home town! Special mention to the audio design in 1: playing that with surround headphones blew me away.

Note: I have the platinum for Resistance 2.

Eidolon740d ago

Resistance 1 MP will always be my favorite. Call it nostalgia or whatever, but that was my jam, felt more balance, natural.

Miraak82 740d ago

i have the platinium too , 10k kills in online ranked matches was no joke . Took me 3-4 months straight grinding but it was fun . To put it in perspective you only got like 25 kills per match if you were 1st place every match that's at Least 400 matches in 1st

Sciurus_vulgaris741d ago

I only played the 3 main Resistance titles. My ranking would be;
1. Resistance 3
2. Resistance: Fall of Man
3. Resistance 2

GoodGuy09741d ago

Man I loved 3's campaign. Another gem stuck on the ps3 and who knows if insomniac will go back to the franchise.

fr0sty740d ago

Resistance, Warhawk, MAG, Motorstorm, there's so many first party gems on PS3 that Sony has just left to die...

P_Bomb741d ago

Never played Burning Skies but I still have Retribution.

monkey602741d ago

Burning Skies was about 3 hours long and rather inconsequential. You haven't missed anything

porkChop740d ago

Honestly, Burning Skies was shit. There's no two ways about it. At first I thought it looked terrible, then I second guessed myself. Big mistake.

darthv72740d ago

Retribution has this really cool feature where you could use a PS3 to link a controller to it and play. So if you had a 2000 or 3000 hooked to a tv, you can use a real controller. All of this predates the PSP Go's ability to sync a sixaxis to it via bluetooth.

Yui_Suzumiya740d ago

Resistance 3 was shocking and brilliant. Loved it.

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Days Gone Director Pitched Open World Resistance; Wasn't Interested in Syphon Filter Reboot

Days Gone director & former Bend Studio dev Jeff Ross says he pitched an open-world Resistance game to Sony; he wasn't interested in a Syphon Filter reboot.

P_Bomb856d ago (Edited 856d ago )

Sony rejected an open world Resistance? Come ON guys. Stop with these timed deals for Deathloop etc and let’s go!

This plus the fact Days Gone hit 9 million has me scratching my head this week. Why so cynical?

porkChop856d ago

Resistance doesn't need to be open world though. Just because it can technically work doesn't mean it's a good direction for the franchise.

P_Bomb856d ago (Edited 856d ago )

No I know, but seeing as the franchise has no current direction, I’m in the camp of anything’s better than nothing. Could always just dip a toe in like GOW, TLOU2.

excaliburps856d ago

Well, yeah, but any new Resistance is good! LOL! XD

EvertonFC856d ago

Agree tbh it sounded straight off the bat what halo infinite turned into but just a resistance version of it.

Army_of_Darkness856d ago

An open world resistance based on resistance 3 would be awesome ballz!

CanadianTurtle856d ago

As a huge fan of the series, an open-world Resistance would not be a bad idea. Especially if it had Day's Gone's gameplay engine. Replace the motorcycle with a military hummer or a chimeran vehicle. I think it could work very well.

The problem with continuing Resistance as a linear FPS game is that the market doesn't respond to those games anymore. I think the games industry is tired of 8 hour (linear-shooter) campaigns. That was acceptable in the PS3/360 days but now I think the industry wants more. IF a new Resistance game were to come out and it followed the gameplay structure of the original trilogy, it would be regarded as "just another FPS." But if it got the Days Gone treatment, it can attract a larger fanbase.

Rhythmattic855d ago (Edited 855d ago )

Porkchop
Maybe they're not considering the halo effect ?
Mwhahahahahaha

Mr_cheese855d ago

I'd try any new resistance experience but if I'm being truly honest, my first instinct is that it would not touch the heights of the original trilogy and should continue to be a story driven linear campaign. Especially with the technology afforded in this gen, even linear can have a very open feel to it.

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sparky77856d ago

That 9ml was an estimate, he confirmed he doesn't have executive level sales figures so he just guessed. I would assume it was much lower than that with the majority coming from PS+ and discounts.

If Sony brought Housemarquee after Returnal didn't sell 9ml, it's obvious sales aren't all Sony cares about.

jukins856d ago (Edited 856d ago )

Thats what im thinking. Ntm the game was on sale relatively faster than most sony 1st party games. Released buggy horrible framerate that took months to "fix" and it took about 10chours of slow paced gameplay till you got to a point where you got enough mods tools and guns for it to be enjoyable.

I find it weird that all the sudden ppl are praising the game asking for a sequel just because a former director said it sold x amount. Given the 6 year cycle, bad launch, 50/50 reception and to leads who were supposedly not a good fit leaving/ getting fired shows why sony probably didnt greenlight a sequel

EvertonFC856d ago

He didnt guess ffs, he used data from a trophies website with there own internal data which matched up.

Ausbo855d ago

That’s different though. The ps5 was in its infancy when returnal released. Different sales targets

MrBeatdown856d ago

If they were pitching some kind of third person, open world Resistance with destructible environments similar to Red Faction Guerrilla where you can take down Chimera towers and giant robots, sure. But I don't want Far Cry with aliens, which is all I see this being.

I'm fine without another Days Gone too. I have yet to play much of it, but it seems like a great game with a tired setting. I'm not dying for more zombies.

I'll take Syphon Filter in any form though.

arkard855d ago

It was revealed the director didn't use officisl sales figures.

https://www.gameinformer.co...

porkChop855d ago

Yeah I saw. You can't base sales on trophies. Those trophies include anyone who bought the game used, borrowed from friends, households with more than 1 gamer, rentals, PS+ subscribers, review copies, etc. Those altogether would account for likely at least a couple million PSN accounts.

What I find ridiculous is that he says he still "stands by" his numbers. If the game was as successful as he thinks it was then Sony wouldn't have shot down any chance of a sequel. He shouldn't have gone around talking shit like he did with a source as flimsy as trophies, he made a fool of himself. He likely burned some bridges, limiting his options in the future.

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porkChop856d ago

As far as Syphon Filter goes, it's a shame that after two generations of leaks and rumors the game was never actually in development. MGS is dead, Splinter Cell might as well be dead from what we've heard. Sony's had a massive opportunity to come in and take over a dormant genre, and they're just dragging their feet. So many opportunities to bring franchises back and they just don't.

Magog856d ago

They already did. TLOU2 is the best stealth game I've ever played.

GhostofHorizon856d ago

Rumors from multiple sources have it that an open world 3rd person tactical stealth game is in works as a first party Playstation game. Perhaps they just didn't want to double down.

CaptainHenry916856d ago

I saw that but who's the developer?

GhostofHorizon856d ago

I don't think it mentioned a developer.

Exvalos855d ago

Splinter cell is coming back, it was confirmed already.

porkChop855d ago

Yes. I know that. I didn't say it is dead, I said it might as well be. They're literally making a "stealthy Assassin's Creed" but with Splinter Cell paint.

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Relientk77856d ago

*Sigh* I don't know if Syphon Filter is ever coming back

KeyAppearance856d ago

I really wish we got more grounded action-crime or action-espionage games, not everything has to be over the top action RPGs and have sci-fi/superhero/fantasy elements.

Especially after seeing that jawdropping Matrix showcase... we can really rival some great action films if done right :O

Phantom68856d ago

Shame about Siphon Filter as I believe there is a market for it.
Also, there are some rumors that Sony is working on a new game that mix both Splinter Cell and MGS features.
Let's hope it is true.

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