Twisted Metal director says ‘I’d be very hurt’ if a revival rumour is true

David Jaffe says he doesn’t believe a new game is in the works; “I haven’t heard a thing".

[Terry_B]

*ex TM Director.

[porkChop]

That doesn't take anything away from his accomplishments. He still created the franchise along with Scott Campbell. If a new game is made he should at least be brought on as a consultant.

[Terry_B]

Nah.

[rokkbrin]

Why's that?

[UltraNova]

I wouldn't be surprised if Sony has cut ties with Jaffe considering how pro-XBOX and Gamepas (bordering shill level) he has been in recent times. I mean he is known for speaking his mind (to his detriment at times) but he hasn't learned that a certain etiquette is needed in this line of business in order to keep relationships alive. That said, I don't know why he would be surprised if Sony went ahead and revived this IP without him.

[porkChop]

@Ultra

As Jaffe has said, Sony came to him and connected him with the people creating the Twisted Metal show. They obviously wanted and valued his input. It would make no sense to not seek the same if they were planning to make a game as well.

Regardless of him praising Game Pass, he still maintains good relations with Sony. When his PSN account was auto-banned Sony reached out to apologize and said it shouldn't have happened. That doesn't sound like a company that wants to cut ties.

[UltraNova]

@porkchop

For the record, I'm a fan of his work and generally his opinions, and follow him on both Twitter and youtube. Now, I'm not saying they should cut ties with him, actually, they would do well if they seek his advice if they ever decide to revive TM. What I'm saying is that I will not be surprised if they actually have, seeing how critical he has been with Sony lately. He would go on how good Phil is and praised Gamepass while taking jabs at Sony for not having something similar. He was so into it sometimes that I couldn't help but wonder what would Sony execs who came across his content would do.

The whole PSN ban thing is irrelevant to the point I'm trying to make since he was more or less treated as any other customer and helped solve that. (being a public figure with an audience obviously helped speed up the process).

[fitofficial]

Disagree strongly. His last attempt at a Twisted Metal game was a miserable failure and he was basically given full control.

Jaffe has been overrated for a long, long time. He never grew.

[Unknown_Gamer5794]

The thing is, when a product is developed for a company, that company owns that product, regardless of who created it. If the individual who created said product is no longer part of the team, they no longer have any more to do with any future products created under that IP than anyone else who's no longer part of the team.

There is prestige in being the creator of a popular franchise, but that really only amounts to people knowing that individual created that franchise. Sure, Sony could look Jaffe up if they really wanted him back, but they're well within their right to not do so, and one of their studios could create a new Twisted Metal regardless.

[porkChop]

@Unknown

No one said a new studio can't make the game though. I think people are misunderstanding what Jaffe is saying. He'd just like to know a new game is in the works and consult/talk with the devs about the new game and their direction.

It's no different than the new God of War. Kratos moving to norse mythology wasn't Cory Barlog's idea. That was Jaffe's. Jaffe talked about it during God of War - Game Directors Live back in 2011. Jaffe consulted with Barlog on the new game, they bounced ideas back and forth, and it led to an incredible game.

[Bobertt]

He has worked on the majority of the Twisted Metal games and made the last one in 2012 and is consulting on the TV show. The article doesn't mention it but in the video he says he thinks if there is a game they didn't tell him about it's most likely a mobile or short game related to the tv show and not a full fledged Twisted Metal game. He has said in previous videos about a Twisted Metal sequel that he doesn't think Sony will make it because they wouldn't make enough money for the cost of a next gen AAA game. The only way it would work was if it's full of micro transactions and online only and the fans wouldn't want that type of Twisted Metal.

[BLAKHOODe]

IF a new game is in the works (I hope so), I don't care if Jaffe is part of it or not. There are a lot of talented game directors out there. Twisted Metal might be his baby, but Jaffe isn't a guarantee lock in developing the best version.

[brewin]

Id take remakes of the first two games at this point. PS5 needs games. Twisted metal was always one of my favorite franchises. They just focus on these big story heavy single player games, its so limiting. They need to spread it out make some smaller games why not remake the classics like twisted metal 2?

[13sentinel]

Ps5 has more Exclusives compared to its Immediate competition. If you are complaining about lack of games then you need to keep the same energy. The pandemic has also clearly affected the gaming industry and games in their early to mid development have been severely disrupted. This isn't only a 'Sony' thing. I know it's frustrating with Sony not having a ps5 future showcase event, but the silence doesn't mean they are in trouble or dont have any games in development. You'd be lying if you say there aren't any, Herman Hulst has already made it clear on the number in the works.

It's almost as if people forget about Sony's output in 2020, which was phenomenal:

Final fantasy remake
Dreams
Tlou 2
Ghost of tsushima
Miles morales
Astro bot
Sackboy
Demons Souls
13 Sentinels

Then 2021

Ratchet and clank rift apart
Returnal
Kena
Deathloop
Ghost dlc

I dont think they could've done a better job with game releases thus far, especially for the ps5.

[SpeedDemon]

The system has been out for 9 months and a pandemic has slowed development of games, you can't expect them to have a bunch of new games just yet.

[roadkillers]

Honestly, he paid for the system, he can expect whatever he wants. The only reason I'm content with Microsoft is Gamepass has been phenominal. Without Gamepass, I'd feel like I wasted my money.

[deleted]

Exactly - most everyone has applauded the torch exchange from Jaffe to Barlog with the God of War franchise. The originals still hold strong as pillars of gaming history, but Barlog has advanced the series forward with new breath and vision after its stagnation. I'd be absolutely fine with Twisted Metal given new vision IF handed to the right talent.

[sourOG]

Jaffe is all over the place now. Whenever he gets brought up it’s on some weird shit. I wouldn’t blame Sony for leaving him out of the mix even though I still respect his older works.

[fitofficial]

Well his "revival" of the franchise sucked out loud, so not sure what he expects.

[TimelessDbz]

I really think making another twisted metal is NOT a good idea. Destruction all stars , On rush, and last twisted metal are indications that no one wants a arena car game.

[ginsunuva]

Rocket League?

[MasterChief3624]

I mean, if he's not involved I feel like it would be best. The PS3 one was a huge disappointment.

[Knightofelemia]

I never got into Twisted Metal but I understand how the fans of the franchise feel I want a new Wild Arms game and a new Resistance game. I just might snag a Twisted Metal game to try it out couldn't hurt to try out a new to me franchise.

[isarai]

I mean what he did with the PS3 version was horrid. If they do revive it i hope that

1) they bring back the wacky cast of characters format, and not that faction themed BS

And

2) they look at hardware rivals for reference on modern car combat gameplay. Seriously that game's combat is exactly what i want from a modern Twisted Metal

[sourOG]

Nailed it imo. The story and characters were dope. It’s the 90s straight up. Twisted metal in something like a gta online world would be dope. Have a fighting game cast of 30-40 characters by the end of the lifecycle. Mortal Kombat style ending single player and a massive open world multiplayer. Enhance the combat and make them all feel unique again. Would be sick imo.

The smaller arena shit like rocket league wouldn’t work imo. That modern take on the 90s formula would work though imo.

[spwittbold]

lmao fuck david jaffe

[buffig]

Hahaha This Brewin chap is like one of those little dogs barking at everything it sees. And everyone just pats it on the head and says, "awww look at him". Bless his little cotton socks.

[Moe-Gunz]

It’ll be nice to talk to him first but they’re not obligated to do so.

[SinisterKieran]

i feel like..i wouldn't care how you feel.

[Avalanche66]

why? the last twisted metal was atrocious