Does Insomniac Get the Shaft From Sony?

Owning a PS3 you probably already know about the absolutely amazing games it has so far. Uncharted, Resistance, Killzone, or some other game from the long list, there is something there for everyone and every single game is a step ahead of the industry. While this is great, there is one problem PS3 suffers that no other console necessarily has. Great games get shafted in honor of other great games, which could be somewhat a big deal. Remember when Valkalrye chronicles first released? How it sold during the opening weeks? A majority of you probably believe it was this year and it sold well. The truth be had, it released last holiday season and sold terribly until this year. Reason being, the other big names over shadowed it and it's not the only game to suffer from this

[sinncross]

Weak conclusion to a pretty interesting article.

Anyways, I perfectly understand the point of the article, but he answers his own question: Insomniac are not owned by Sony like Naughty Dog is, for instance.

Sony has an obligation to their first party studios in terms of marketing and resources. Insomniac are basically like first party considering the good relations they have to Sony and it is a pity the new R&C does not seem to be getting huge marketing, but Uncharted 2 seems the best bet: Uncharted 2 is the title which could sway ppl to choose a PS3 over another console, or for 360 owners to finally pick it up a PS3.

The new R&C looks amazingly awesome and I'll definitely play it, but with the rebranding Sony have gone through, they really needed to nail the marketing for the more commercial title in their lineup, and that is currently UC2.

Still, R&C is yet to release... little while to go so I am sure we'll see Sony get to work on something for it.

[PirateThom]

Insomniac probably understand that as well.

Ratchet has a loyal fanbase, who will buy the game (I will definitely buy it), but it's not the sort of game that shifts systems in this climate. It will sell, but, it's not going to pull in new buyers.

[gaffyh]

Great read. Insomniac title's really should be marketed more by Sony, they are great developers and I can't wait for R&C 2.

[SnuggleBandit]

i saw an interview that stated that sony tried to acquire insomniac, but insomniac wanted to have absolute freedom to do whatever they want...so if that is the case then its insomniacs fault.

[gamingisnotacrime]

Imsomniac fault that they are their own bosses and can do as they please

Being owned is not the best thing to have, they do as they please, and it just happens they only develope on the PS3

[PirateThom]

Well, Insomniac are independent, but Sony are still publishing the games and there is a responsibility on the publisher to pick up on advertising, usually.

[gaffyh]

I don't necessarily see independence as a problem, in fact it is probably a good thing. If Sony bought all the devs, and started losing money, the first thing they'd have to do is get rid of one of the development studios (like MS got rid of Aces and Ensemble).

At least if they are independent and get into trouble, then Sony can always buy them up. If they stay making exclusive games and making enough money, then again good for Sony.

[WhittO]

^^ Ye, Really Sony should put some resources behind Insomniac, i mean, you can really tell that R2s budget is alot lower than Uncharted 2s.

Just think of it as MS not advertising Gears, and Epic are third party!

I dont blame Insomiac for staying independant, but i think Sony should put money behind them still, encouraging them to stay exclusive.

They are a great dev team that delivered the first great PS3 game (ever!), i think Sony have quite alot to be thankfull for Insomiac.

[beavis4play]

it's the best of that genre (on any format) this generation.......at least until ND decides to drop jak4 on us.

and no, i don't think insomniac is getting "the short end of the stick" from sony. ted price has made it clear that he wants his company to remain independant and that insomniac and sony have a great relationship.......enough said.

[cmrbe]

RC ACIT will pull in more gamers than people think. The PS3 is now 299 and you can bet alot of parents will buy a PS3 slim for their kids with RC ACIT this holiday season.

I.G knew that RC TOD came out at a bad time when the PS3 was at 500 and when most PS3 gamers were hardcore.

PS3 at 299 is going mainstream and most of RC fanbase will start buying a PS3 for it now that its affordable.

[HolyOrangeCows]

Microsoft bought and screwed up both companies.

I don't want to see Insomniac suffer such a fate at the hands of big business.

[gaffyh]

@beavis - Yeah I 100% agree. Before I had a Wii I'd always say, "R&C is good, but the best platformer looks like SMG, from the videos I'd seen". Then I got a Wii and you cannot play SMG for more than 20 mins without getting a headache. Everything about it is wrong, the camera, the controls, the sound, the gobbledygook talking. It's really like playing a last gen game in every way.

Needless to say, I haven't touched the game in a long time

[beavis4play]

both ND (with jak) and insomniac (with ratchet) nail those imp. parts of platformers to make them wonderful. also, the stories both companies come up with for each series are deep; span multiple games; and are very well thought out.
glad to hear you're a fan! PM me with your thoughts on the new ratchet after you've played it for a couple of days. or i'll send you a message!

edit: hey holyorangecows.......i'm not hating on your comment but,sony owns ND and that hasn't hurt them one bit.

[Isaac]

Their titles manage to get the same critical acclaim as Uncharted 2 and Gran Turismo have garnered over the years. While they have gotten lots of critical acclaim, they just can't compare to Gran Turismo 3, Uncharted 2 or MGS4, at least not yet.

If they revolutionise First Person Shooters with Resistance 3, or Adventure RPGs with their rumored "secret" new IP, then they'll get it.

[mastiffchild]

What people tend to ignore about Inconiac is that they have a VERY long history(back to when Spyro games were OK!)with Sony AND they insist on getting a game out every year(at least-who knows now they have three studios)unlike other Sony first and second party devs.

This is something that has been their MO since PS3 launch(and I'm strongly of the belief that FoM was rushed a little for Sony's PS3 launch)and shows little sign of slowing , does it? They know the level of sales the, frankly, peerless R&C gets and they alternate it's releases(with things ,like Q4B slotted in too for the fans)with Resistance. Now last gen everyone remembers the great weapon ads for Rachet but, like I said, advertising these games now might not opay for itself when they can pretty much guess who's buying the games and the Resistance franchise is their shot, so far, at a bigger audience.

Now, here's the crux imo. Last time with te R2/KZ2 conflict Sony, I feel, thought R2 would just pick up where FoM left off in sales(which, long term , it nearly has)terms while Sony put a LOT of their own cash into GG and KZ2 which was also coming back from a poor first showing-that's why it seemed to be favoured over R2. The ND Uncharted2 situation is totlly different. How many Uncharted1 ads did we see? I don't remember seeing any at all on TV to this day(except plat sellers ads)and feel the better support behind the undeniably amazing U2 is just showing the change in attitude from Sony to ads in general-since the Slim lanched there's been lots of ads.

In short, Insomniac are happy and so are Sony. The game a year fan pleasing(but with R2 sometimes game restricting)MO is fine but doesn't allow for the marketing pushes weoften see for other games on other consoles and they're used to Ratchet, as well, which will always sell at a samey level for each game regardless-they're also still learning shooters(well FPS)and everything that goes with them but expect R3 to get a REALLY big opush as most big Sony games will from now on seeing how it's worked with U2 so far-and the slim itself.

Personally I look forward to a new R&C as much as ANY games I can think of. The quality of gfx, artstyle, writing, platforming, weapons, comedy, acting, puzzling and sheer charm is all too rare in this day and age. People, stupidly, dismiss them as "kiddy" games btut, to me, they're like th Simpsons in that they work on a kids lebel, a grown up level and a general family level too(not to mentiion the quality over a hige length of time they share as well). They should be as appreciated as any games and, to me, are amazingly enjotable and a proper gaming treat with old school values(my one complaint is the l;ack, today, of different levels of difficulty which would add a lot of replay value over what it already has within the games.

Sony and Insomniac are fine together-wait and see, as well, if, as I suspect, their games get a bigger push from Sony from now on as they finally seem to have twigged that people advrtise because it SELLS things!

Sorry for the typos but my keyboard is mental tight now!

[sikbeta]

No way, they play in the same team, ND and Insomniac are like friends, and everyone knows that Ratchet has a fanbase (me included), they understand that ND need more support because the game is awesome and need to be known as opposite of R&C (well known), and now with PS3 at the right price we'll see games selling better than before so there is no problem

[Dark General]

I think Sony does a good job with marketing Insomniac games actually. Some people have short memories but Ratchet and Clank future had ads running alongside the original Uncharted's ad. In fact I think R&C Future ads were run more prominently, Resistance 2 had a good showing as well. Just last year it had one of the best showings at E3 along with LittleBigPlanet. It's tv ads could have been shown more but it's name was out in the media a good amount and at trade shows. Quest for Booty and Resistance: Retribution could have been advertised more though.

I think Sony does a good job with Insomniac. I'm sure moving forward the new R&C game will get more buzz. I think the article hits at some good points though and it's something that could be explored more.

[LiquifiedArt]

That means that eventhough does try to give some marketing push it'll be more profitable for sony if Uncharted sells more then say, ratch n clank.

If they allowed themselves to be bought (highly unlikely), then they would get the same treatment as any 1st party studio. You have to understand they do get treat very well and are considered 2nd party, but its not quite the same.

Regardless i'm buying all Insomniacs, Naughty Dawgs, Gurrilla's games.
And even the inFamous dev's games!! (forgot name sorry)

[RockmanII7]

Sucker Punch

[DaTruth]

Insomniac had lots of commercials... they were just really stupid. As per Sony's pre-2009 advertising. Also, Sony never advertises games before release; That is MS territory!

And they screwed up R2 campaign! I don't know why, but I enjoyed the first game far more!

[Xgamerzus]

Marketing or not the reviews of game speak for itself!

Look at the games like ratchet and Resistance.
These are not AAA titles where they showcase everything PS3 has to offer.
Im not saying the Games were not amazing, Im saying they are not Mega powerhouse games that were in the perfect 10 area close but not 10.

Why?? perhaps because ratchet is a kids game with kid graphics,comapred to GOW3(which is superior)) and Resistance was never consistent with Solid Graphics and gaming,or showcasing a solid experience..(perhaps they never had a long enough deadline to make the game shine like Gears of war on 360(the main competition)or GT5 or MGS.
I noticed I was mad at insomniac for making a few stages look magnificent and then many others tired and lame on R2..And ratchet was just too cartoony..Sorry but KZ2,GOW GT5 MGS and Uncharted just have a more solid consistent quality and it shows they deserve the 9.5 and 10's they get!! and all the marketing they get,they really do!!
Insomniac needs to really get into more serious gaming and invest more time into the R2 engine and push out the tech and adult violent game experience.
not this child cartoon games.R2 at times looked cartoony.But damn was some of the stages breath taking. but terribly inconsistent..

Then they will eventually get all the push they need!!

[NoBias]

And it pisses me off.

[Sarcasm]

"SOCOM get's the shaft from Sony.
And it pisses me off. "

lol tell me about it.

People have been dying for patches, fixes, and some new maps.

They now announce new DLC for the game... And then they're charging $14.99 for it when it's a $29.99 game.

Sony does a lot of great things but then they always do something backwards to mess it up. Like delaying Eyepet in the U.S. RIGHT BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS WHERE THOSE TYPES OF GAMES SELL MORE, this SOCOM DLC debacle, PSPgo's pricing, and PSP mini's pricing.

Strange company.

[freeblue]

so that Resistance 2 has the Holiday season???

[Lucreto]

There is another two weeks until Ratchet is released so there is plenty of time to market it.

Ratchet is one of my favourite games and insomniac is one of my favourite developers. Ratchet is the utmost quality each and every time. Resistance is also excellent shooter one of the few I enjoyed.

It will sell no matter what. It went platinum in Europe in about 4 months and it took 14 months in the US.

On an unrelated note did anyone see the Assassins Creed advert on TV in the UK. It looks like Sony got the right this time for it.

[Carl1412]

Pretty much.

Ratchet is an established franchise - it had lots of games on PS2 and PSP (hell even PS3) already. Marketing will probably be done for it but it really isn't going to be a massive difference.

And no i didn't see the Assassin's Creed advert. What channel was it on? And was it PS3 branded?

[themyk]

we get ratchet in two weeks. whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa? i didn't even know. i guess this article is right. but i don't care i'll buy it.

hells yea boys ratchet in two weeks. then modern warfare. hell yea thats some big releases man. uncharted ratchet modern warfare. fuk yea

[farhsa2008]

insomniac and naught dog are two of the best around, i love the resistance series and i just hope sony support these guys more

[themyk]

the ending of resistance2 is soo epic.

[OC Furious Dre]

The ending to resistance 2 caught me off guard. Its been almost a year since I finished that game. After I beat down some of these new games I might run thru it again. The campeigh in that game was pretty epic from what I remember. Will we see Mr Hale again after that ending? Probably not.

[DrRobotnik]

nuff said.

[themyk]

have you been watching tv lately. i see a lot of sony commercials. they are getting around to it. they realize this is gen isn't even halfway over. i mean maybe for ms but not sony.

their not who they are cause they don't know what they are doing.

they have always had excelent commercials this gen just took a while longer to get started. they had other things to worry about till now.

they are seeing what countless other software companys have gone through in the past. the only difference is they have the history the tallent and the money themselfs to fight it.

[Nightfallen]

I've yet to see a Uncharted 2 ad on the TV, yet I've seen a Ratchet and Clank one.

[TheTeam06]

I've seen the opposite. TONS of Uncharted 2 "Dear PlayStation" commercials, a handful of Ninja Gaiden: Sigma 2 commercials and a few PSP Go commercials. I've seen them on channels like MTV, VH1, Spike TV, G4 and more.

But, MTV is actually supposed to be doing this big preview thingy for the new Ratchet & Clank. I think I missed it coming back home from college for the weekend, but I was looking forward to it.

EDIT: WOW, as soon as I posted this, the Uncharted 2 commercial popped up. It's going on as I type this. MTV has that commercial a lot.

[beavis4play]

but more UC2. probably due to UC2 just launching. i'm sure the frequency of shows for ratchet commercials will pick up as the launch date nears.

[ReBurn]

I must watch the wrong channels, because I never see ads for games or systems any more. I've yet to see an ad for either game. The last game I remember seeing any tv spots for was Resistance 2. And Wii Fit, if you call that a game.

[DEADEND]

The way I see it I think Sony just promotes one over the other win need be, last year it was Resistance 2 that was promoted and naught dog took the back seat. While this year it's Naughty Dog turn to shine, but come next year when Resistance 3 comes out you better believe Insomniac is going to be in the spot light just like Naughty Dog is right now. Just think about it just because their not getting any love right now doesn't mean they don't, remember last year at E3 Insomniac was on stage just like how Naughty Dog was this year. Look if Sony didn't take care of their devs they wouldn't stay, but each year they get more and more. And not only that but their more loyal to them then any other devs that I've seen from third parties have right now.

[PirateThom]

Naughty Dog didn't have a game last year though.

I think LittleBigPlanet stole some of Resistance 2's hype, but I do think they got pretty equal advertising (very little).

[thedisagreefairy]

were horrible.

no gameplay, just random weird looking people from around the world saying one word and at the end they'd yell "RESIST" so of course, for ppl who dont live and breathe games like we do, they have no clue what the hell the game even is.

im picking up ratchet and clank in a couple weeks whether there is commercials or not...hopefully there is so uninformed ppl can see how awesome it looks

[DaTruth]

Ya, that R2 commercial was terrible. nIt is the same thing they did with the original Uncharted ads; Showing dumb CG or stupid people, when the game can speak for itself!

Everybody would have bought Uncharted, had they just showed the damn game. Heck, the game looked better than the CGI!

[Bodyboarder_VGamer]

Naughty Dog = 1st party http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...

Insomniac = 2nd party http://en.wikipedia.org/wik...

Period.

[WenisWagon]

But PStards do, and they seem to like it.

[Saaking]

We're not the ones buying overpriced expansions and paying for a console with 54.2% failure rate.

[The Iron Sheik]

Someone's jealous that Insomniac doesn't make games for their defective console.

[Defectiv3_Detectiv3]

Are you kidding me? Does nobody remember last holiday season, when the UNDERWHELMING Resistance 2 was the center of the PS3 lineup? There were ads everywhere for that game. Anytime you saw a PS3 commercial they would always mention Resistance.

Its not that I don't love a good Ratchet and Clank game, but until Insomniac can transcend their one successful franchise I just don't put them on the same level as Naughty Dog.

[Jeff257]

Ive seen almost as much news and previews for R&C as I have for Uncharted 2 and with the new R&C coming out in 2 weeks Im sure we will starts seeing some commercials for it. Sony hasnt forgotten about Insomniac or R&C.

[JGA]

still is my favorite developer. I do wish they would get more recognition. They deserve it.

[beavis4play]

i couldn't pick between insomniac and naughty dog. they've both been too good for too long to pick between them. what i love about both of them is that they're not "one-trick ponies". they take chances on new franchises..........and do well with them!

[PirateThom]

In three gens with PlayStation exclusive games:

Insomniac: Spyro trilogy, Ratchet and Clank, Resistance
Naughty Dog: Crash Bandicoot, Jak and Uncharted

Every gen, a new IP and every gen, massive success with that IP.

[beavis4play]

nice of you to list the games.

[ReBurn]

I've been a bigger fan of Naughty Dog all along, personally. I don't think my television was ever lit so brilliantly as when I put that first Crash Bandicoot in my PlayStation. And the first Jak and Daxter game was my favorite PS2 game for quite a long time. It may still be my favorite.

[Sarcasm]

I'd have to pick Naughty Dog, but Insomniac would be a close second.

Only because I love the story telling power of Naughty Dog games. They create awesome believable characters. Then of course they push any hardware to the max.

Insomniac can do those things too but IMO Naughty Dog is at a slightly higher level.

But overall, they are both still some of the top developers in gaming history.

[The Swordsman]

Also, Pirate, Insomniac had a game on the PlayStation before Spyro, a FPS called Disrupter. As for whom I prefer, I couldn't say. To be honest, I preferred the three Spyro games to the Crash games on the PlayStation, while I think that last generation, Insomniac did better than Naughty Dog did. While I do think that the original Jak and Daxter was the best game that either team made for the PlayStation 2, Jak II was disappointing for me, and while I found that Jak 3 was an improvement, I really disliked Jak X. As for this generation, I think that ND are on top, due to Uncharted just feeling so fresh. TOD was too easy and too similar to its predecessors, and I'm not a huge fan of the FPS genre, so Resistance did nothing for me(I've yet to play Q4B and R2). Still, these are just my opinions, feel free to... well, disagree.

[Saaking]

Insomniac are great devs. Up there with Sony's own first party. I can't wait for R&C AciT

[Rifle-Man]

I just played through Resistance: FoM for the first time. It was pretty awesome.

I'd be playing Resistance 2 right now if I wasn't too busy with Uncharted 2.

So many great exclusives. I'm impressed.

[OC Furious Dre]

Yes uncharted 2 is one of the greatest games I've ever played. Definately in my top 5..

1. Final Fantasy 7

2. Metal Gear 4

3. Uncharted 2

4. Mario Galaxy

5. Halo (yes I'm a halo fan)

[Aclay]

I don't think Insomniac gets the shaft from Sony, because if that were ever the case there's no way in hell Insomniac would still be Exclusive to Playstation after all of these years while still being independent, especially this generation when the PS brand has faced the most flak from the media EVER.

This generation, I just think that Insomniac's games tend to almost always get overshadowed by other more highly anticipated games amongst the majority of the gaming community in similar release windows... a perfect example is Uncharted 2 vs. Ratchet A Crack in Time this month, and last year I think it was Resistance 2 vs. Call of Duty World at War/Gears 2, and I remember in November's NPD from 08', the PS3 version of COD: World at War outsold Resistance 2.

When Tools of Destruction came out, it had it had a great TV Advertising campaign, and I'm expecting the same with A Crack in Time. Even though the internet hype meter for A Crack in Time is pretty low, Sony isn't going to forget about Ratchet and Insomniac this holiday.

I don't mean this in a bad way, but sometimes I just think that Insomniac's games don't have a lot of "star power"... some of their games don't really get a lot of hype and recognition before release, but regardless, they deliver quality games each and every year, and Sony supports them really well.

[LiquifiedArt]

During Kids television hours and channels. Ratchet games are fantastic. I think they put mario to shame. I would like them to be alittle harder though. That was my main complaint with Future Tools of Destruction.

It was too easy. Give me the Hard,extra hard mode options so that I can enjoy it and be challenged!

[Sarcasm]

""star power"..."

It actually depends on the game. One can argue that Uncharted really didn't get the cred it deserved. It was always known as a "good game" but the general consensus is that it wasn't mind blowing. It was mind blowing for those who can appreciate the things they did well, and considering the graphics were still amazing and being compared to for 2 straight years.

It's hard to compare though because Uncharted 2 just so happens to be the most amazing game Naughty Dog has ever made. They've just really outdone themselves and pwned every developer out there, especially PS3 devs. Considering that Killzone 2 took 4 years and something million dollars, Uncharted 2 was done in only 18 months and has so much content it's ridiculous.

[cmrbe]

Last year R2 recieved the most publicity of any PS3 game i know last year.

People must also remember than RC is a much loved franchise from the PS2 era. Compared to Uncharted. RC is a much more well known IP, especially to the millions of PS2 owners. Sony really doesn't need to advertise it that much. Sony only needs to put out the word that its coming and the millions of RC fanbase will most likely buy it now that the PS3 is affordable. There is little need to convince them to buy it unlike U2 which still needed convincing for new gamers to buy it.

[OGharryjoysticks]

Sony and Insomniac aren't stupid. Sony can't promote every game they fund equally because certain games deserve more attention. You wouldn't brag about having a pewter ring, but if you had lots of daimonds on that ring you can. Sony has promoted the majority of Insomniac's games so far this gen because up until recently they were one of the better ones. They are still good, but even they acknowledge that Naughty Dog has raised the bar and deserves the promos Insomniac got before.

[RAVEN81]

you got to be joking now your put sonys dev against each other , this is now the new LOW .

[themyk]

lets see i've bought 3 of their games this gen and i don't see myself stopping anytime soon. i'll buy ratchet this year. and resistance next year.

good job.

[LUCKYXS7LEVEN]

Huh , for some reason Rachet & Clank Future: ACIT sounds bada$$ then wat it stands for . Just me

[Platinum]

By the way speaking of Ratchet & Clank Sony made a new Home space for ratchet and clank ? http://www.youtube.com/watc...

[Figboy]

i think they get the shaft from the gaming media who continually downplay the quality of their games.

they downplay how awesome a game like Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction is because it's "like the previous Ratchet and Clanks," as if that's a bad thing.

they downplay how awesome Resistance and Resistance 2 are because they "don't look like Gears of War," even though Resistance 2 in particular REALLY pushed co-op and MP in some genuinely fun directions (i'm still addicted to the 8 player, class based co-op, and the skirmish modes with 60 players are intense, yet not chaotic).

Insomniac is second party, so Sony doesn't own them, and is not obligated to whip out $30 million advertising campaigns for their games, but they seem to adequately give them the support they need as developers.

unlike other devs out there, Insomniac have release 4 quality games since this generation has began, with each one showing a marked improvement over the last.

A Crack in Time is looking to be the best Ratchet yet, and from how Resistance 2 completed, i'm sure Resistance 3 is going to be top notch also.

to me, Insomniac doesn't get the credit they deserve from the gaming media and GAMERS, not Sony.

believe me, if Sony wasn't aware of the worth of Insomniac, they wouldn't work so hard to keep them happy and producing PS3 exclusives (even though Sony owns the Ratchet and Resistance IPs, there's no stopping Insomniac from developing a new IP and developing it for Microsoft and Nintendo).

[clarkdef]

I really dont want games like R&C to go away, it was bad enough having Spyro ripped away from me. In the end its up to us, we throw in the current demand.

So if ya wana keep seeing R&C stylized games like I do, stand up and say so, otherwise get used to doing headshots.

[Knightofelemia]

All Sony exclusives are worth it either being Uncharted 2, Resistance, or KillZone 2, I don't think Sony is neglecting Insomniac on purpose if they did then Resistance would be on the 360. I think Sony should buy Insomniac so their great games continue coming to the PS3.

[ReBurn]

I think it's better that they stay an independent developer, personally. Less corporate interference from the publisher means less compromise to get something out when the suits say it has to be out.

[cereal_killa]

Insomniac is one of the Top developers for the PS3 can't wat till they officially announce R3 and hope they keep the 30 vs 30 or even make it bigger

Edit: I know its coming demon I just can't wait till the date is announced.

[DemonKing17]

I expect R3 to be confirmed soon, Insomniac release new games every year.

[jerocarson]

pretty nice article

[hatchimatchi]

i own every game insomniac has made for the ps3, i don't see myself stopping anytime soon either. Insomniac are easily my favorite game developers.

[spunnups]

Well, I did see the New Ratchet ACIT commercial 3 times in a span of an hour yesterday if that means anything.

[Bumpmapping]

Does Rare get the shaft from M$?

[Saaking]

Yes, yes they do. Once they were one of the best devs around now look at them. No a single good game since their purchase and now working on failtal games and mii rip-offs. So sad. Perfect Dark Zero was HORRIBLE. It's one of the few games that make me physically sick.

[supremacy]

reminds me of hiphopgamer for some reason, i mean look no one at Sony is getting the shaft, i mean before resistance 2 came out wasn't that the game that pretty much opened sony's e3 that year? wasn't the first ratchet and clank game on tv more so then the first uncharted was?

and you wanna talk about time frames and releases well how about littlebigplanets release?

had killzone 2 and resistance 2 released in the same time frame we all know what would have happened there and then, so Sony to me, thus far has tried their best with all their properties, its just not that easy.

i mean look uncharted 2 has been getting praise on its own from the fans and critics alike, it only makes sense to advertise it more aggressively then the other for the time being, i mean no offense but as soon as god of war 3 hits, uncharted 2 is going to seem like an afterthought then what? Sony is giving naughty dog the shaft?

seriously its stupid to even suggest something like this.

if anything squarenix has been giving Sony the shaft lol. until final fantasy 13 hits in japan that is.

im sure insomniac is happy its not like they are being left out, heck they are involve with pretty much everything that goes on in Sony, just beat uncharted 2 and you'll see what i mean.

sony has given insomniac their spotlights, heck they've even made bundles with their games. they've brought the devs on stage and let them take over the shows for a good long segments, i mean...

insomniac is a very valuable asset and im sure Sony knows this, so for now let them be as they be, working on their perspective projects in the shade, once things are set to take off again, then the spotlight again should be yours. its that simple.

sony has given insomniac their spotlights, heck they've even made bundles with their games.

[Enigma_2099]

... they would have jumped ship already. When was the last time Insomniac did a game that SONY didn't support?

[bilbobob]

reading this article. Why bother. Really the answer must be no they don't. If they are getting shafted then why do these companies come back and release more exclusive content. After all this gen has been about making money more than ever, so if these companies are 'getting shafted' then anyone with with any ounce of intelligence is not going to make the next one exclusive.

Ah that saved some reading.

[foreverflame]

Insomanic should go multiplat..Actually scratch that they should 360 only imagine if resistance and natal joined together..my god im about to faint of the possbility that it would make ps3 fairy wand look like last gen.

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

You're getting better at this...

...but to be believable, you need to change your name. :)

I think people know you're trolling right now.

[hatchimatchi]

lol,

that is hilarious

[gameman]

dream on bots if you want there games simpl buy a ps3 and end it

[Relientk77]

No

Insomniac Games makes great games, Sony would be stupid to do that

[Baka-akaB]

For the millionth times , Valkyria chronicles couldnt have sold more given it's genre . NO , as is NONE , tactical rpgs sells usually in the ballpark of 500k units unless it's a big powerhouse of the genre , like Super robot taisen or Final Fantasy Tactics .

"bla bla but the raving critics" well so what ? The rare few srpg released are as well often highly regarded , doesnt change the fact that the genre is a niche usually .

So by all mean VC did more than ok . I dont even get the claim , disgaea hardly sells as much as VC did , and it's usually considered a success (and it is) .

Just stop pinning your hopes and dreams for ps3 exclusive on a game from a genre that was bound to underperform .

[Ninjamonkey]

It is becuause Insomniac is second party.

Sony has to advertise its own games.

But Insomniac is completely separate, they advertise their own games themselves.

[WarPonyDestroyer]

That's the problem SONY having so many awesome exclusives.

XBOX just has HALO and GOW, not to much overlapping for them.

[Kluv]

so i guess a gigantic 200ft by 200ft poster for resistance two deep in the heart of down town san diego or wherever isn't good advertising. I guess sseveral tv spots showcasing ratchet and clank and resistance somehow isn't as good as the tv spots with uncharted. And also, i guess it's sony's fault that uncharted 2 made a the best ps3 game so far and that it's somehow a bad thing. i guess that fact that sony has hardly any control on how good of games is their fault. this is the weiredest article i ever read, and i mean that in a bad way.

[Ripyealip]

insomniac is fav developer. i have completed all ratchet and clank games, i completed all spyro games and i have both resistance 1 and 2,currently finishing resistance 2