Overstrike Is Now Fuse, Insomniac Done With Single-Player Only
FuseInsomniac's new multiplatform game was originally announced as Overstrike, but it has since been re-branded as Fuse, and it's coming to the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in March 2013.
We'll be taking a closer look at Fuse in the weeks to come but in the meantime, we're interested in what Insomniac CEO Ted Price told GameSpot about leaving single-player-only projects behind for good.
The studio that brought you Ratchet & Clank and Resistance has not only gone multiplatform, they've also embraced multiplayer for the future. Said Price:
"I can't imagine that any game we'd do from here on out will be single-player-only. The [game industry] has changed. As gamers, we have always been social, but thanks to the way technology has evolved, it's much easier for us to play together. And it's much easier for developers to create experiences where you can play together. So we want to encourage that with all of our games because ultimately, in my opinion, it's often more fun to play with a friend."
Of course, this doesn't mean the team is abandoning campaigns for their future titles, as the upcoming Fuse will boast both single-player and multiplayer action. Price reminds us that many gamers are simply interested in having both and as a developer, they don't have to "skimp on either side." It's just about having that balance. Finished Price:
"We understand that a large portion of players are interested in that single-player experience. A lot of us gamers are interested in both. I love single-player games but I also love multiplayer games, and I think that Fuse offers you the opportunity to do both without having to skimp on either side."
Some could argue that if a team put all their time and resources into a single-player-only game rather than splitting everything up to incorporate multiplayer, we'd get a superior campaign experience. ...but that may be a moot point in this day and age.
Related Game(s): Fuse
Tags: fuse, overstrike, insomniac games, single player games, multiplayer
9/12/2012 9:54:07 AM Ben Dutka
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Temjin001
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 @ 10:51:02 AM
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xenris
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 @ 11:34:32 AM
But guess what, I saw this coming, EA is notorious for doing this when they take a dev under their wing. Happened with Bioware, and its happening here. Multiplayer only? That doesn't much sound like insomniac that sounds like EA.
I wonder when EA will reach my hatred cap? It seems every couple of months they show me that they can be even more scummy than I though.
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Temjin001
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 @ 11:48:23 AM
I'd sooner play Starhawk than this at this point.
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Temjin001
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 @ 5:58:41 PM
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xenris
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 @ 8:48:19 PM
Its already had a price drop i think its about 40 bucks now?
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jimmyhandsome
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 @ 10:48:02 AM
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As far as SP vs. MP, I'm in the camp that believes that if a developer is talented enough and given enough time from the publisher, the single player should not suffer. See: Uncharted 3. There was no evidence whatsoever that the single player suffered because a good portion of the team worked on the multiplayer component. There were people whining and crying that they shouldn't have wasted their time with MP, but honestly, how much better did you want the single player campaign to be?
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BikerSaint
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 @ 12:36:00 PM
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JLB1
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 @ 12:46:06 PM
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Lawless SXE
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 @ 2:25:09 PM
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Temjin001
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 @ 5:57:46 PM
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sirbob6
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 @ 2:42:14 PM
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daus26
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 @ 3:17:34 PM
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Jed
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 @ 6:08:26 PM
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I hate when single player gets gimped for multiplayer, however I think Insomniac has proven that they can produce stellar experiences on both sides of the same game. The only thing I am worried about is how much sway EA has over this project. As others have stated the looks of this game have changed along with its name. But with that said, I still have faith that Insomniac will deliver on this one.
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THEVERDIN
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 @ 8:26:57 PM
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___________
Thursday, September 13, 2012 @ 4:52:06 AM
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all ill say is just because ive always said insomniac going MP would be the death of them, does not mean you had to prove me right!
guess we only have ourselves to blame though.
insomniac has been making brilliant games for decades now, but has never really gained the financial success they deserved!
so now they have branched out and started whoring themselves out.
well, sadly, thats what happens when people support this COD crap instead of unique innovative interesting games!
sigh, so sad and disgusting how much power customers have over the industry these days!
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SonyPuppy
Thursday, September 13, 2012 @ 5:49:08 PM
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Caanimal
Thursday, September 13, 2012 @ 6:46:23 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
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Wednesday, September 12, 2012 @ 10:46:44 AM
I predict good review scores and little gamer interest for Fuse.