Naughty Dog: Uh, How Could We Go Multiplatform?
Sometimes, it helps if people would simply do their research before spreading rumors. But then again, rumor-mongering is certainly a big draw on the Internet, so it's understandable.
There was a recent hullabaloo concerning some so-called evidence that Naughty Dog was looking for game developers with Xbox 360 experience. This of course sparked dozens of presumptuous forum posts and headlines across the web, all with the purpose of asking, "OMG, will Uncharted 3 be on the 360?!" Well, first of all, Naughty Dog has gone on record many times, saying the 360 simply isn't capable of handling the franchise and if they were to do it, Uncharted would "have to be a very different game." Secondly, the fact of the matter is that Naughty Dog is a second-party designer...there's a difference between that and third-party. This is why the developer's reply to this blow-up was as follows:
"Where is this rumor? Haven’t seen it. We’re also wholly-owned by SCEA since 2001, working on SCE consoles throughout our history."
This much we've known for a while. This much, most gamers should've known. They should also know that titles like Resistance and Ratchet & Clank can't go anywhere without Sony's say-so; hence, Insomniac won't suddenly bring both franchises to the 360 or other platforms, despite their recent announement of a multiplatform project. Simple stuff like this ought to be common knowledge...right?
Tags: naughty dog, multiplatform, uncharted
8/3/2010 8:56:26 PM Ben Dutka
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Shams
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 @ 1:43:26 PM
Speaking of Insomniac, there's an intro "musical" video on their career page worth checking out. It's pretty funny. Ted Price shows up in it, too. And it shows their new multistory, NC office which is huge! I mean, I know how real estate is relatively cheap over there, but damn. In the video they say their entire office space are is greater than some number of football fields put together. Good for them.
Metallisnake
Tuesday, August 03, 2010 @ 9:35:41 PM
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shadowscorpio
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 @ 1:27:17 PM
I have both and for me the only reason my 360 have value is because of its exclusive that will never go multiplat. Other than that, I have an unconditional love for my PS3. I'm content with my PS3.
Highlander
Tuesday, August 03, 2010 @ 9:38:34 PM
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I occasionally reply to folks with the phrase Hyperbole is no substitute for thought. That has never been more true. I mean, I must have pointed out that Naughty Dog is owned by Sony more than two dozen times in the last year just here at PSX Extreme.
Once again, I shall say it.
Hyperbole is no substitute for thought - or research, or common sense, or paying attention to your peers.
hellish_devil
Tuesday, August 03, 2010 @ 9:48:06 PM
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BeezleDrop
Tuesday, August 03, 2010 @ 9:53:07 PM
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Alienange
Tuesday, August 03, 2010 @ 10:13:41 PM
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hellish_devil
Tuesday, August 03, 2010 @ 10:23:25 PM
ace_boon_coon
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 @ 1:19:55 PM
WolfCrimson
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 @ 1:59:30 PM
maxpontiac
Tuesday, August 03, 2010 @ 10:51:17 PM
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RadioHeader
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 @ 1:18:50 PM
sirbob6
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 @ 2:46:58 PM
Xombito
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 @ 1:11:02 PM
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sirbob6
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 @ 3:25:07 PM
Bugzbunny109
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 @ 1:12:21 PM
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DcIronfist
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 @ 1:17:39 PM
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ace_boon_coon
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 @ 1:21:56 PM
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Lawless SXE
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 @ 1:34:49 PM
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Some people will believe anything. Do they not realise that the SCE logo on the box means that Sony published the game, which means that they own the rights to it. Sure, they may sell it off to a third-party but with how lucrative the Uncharted franchise is, do you really expect them to do so. It's like someone saying that Halo is going multiplatform. Not going to happen.
It's times like these that I legitimately feel like giving up on the masses.
Peace.
Orvisman
Thursday, August 05, 2010 @ 10:00:28 AM
Fane1024
Thursday, August 05, 2010 @ 6:22:20 PM
For instance, Microsoft published Mass Effect, but it never had the rights to the IP, which were always held by BioWare.
Likewise, SCEJ published Demon's Souls in Japan, Atlus published it in N.A., and Namco-Bandai published it in Europe. Sometimes publishing deals are just the rights to publish someone else's property.
SCEA do own both Naughty Dog and Uncharted, however.
Last edited by Fane1024 on 8/5/2010 6:26:44 PM
BikerSaint
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 @ 1:45:09 PM
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MyWorstNightmar
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 @ 2:30:27 PM
BikerSaint
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 @ 7:45:41 PM
(well, what's left to it, anyways).
Damn, I'm guessing then, you won't be wanting that pic of Nancy, I had especially autographed to ya.
Iffin' ya want, I'll go check and sss if Biden's still in his "publicity hound" mode, for a few of his wallet sized 100 by 85's.
gangan19
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 @ 7:49:31 PM
MyWorstNightmar
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 @ 2:41:10 PM
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In other words, this might be a true rumor, but for different reasons than we can imagine. I once heard a President claim "I did not have sexual relations with that woman", and we all know how that turned out.
Not trying to stir up trouble, but if Ben has given us everything Naughty Dog has said in response to this whole fiasco, then they haven't addressed the original rumor have they?
ace_boon_coon
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 @ 3:23:22 PM
MyWorstNightmar
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 @ 3:43:19 PM
Basically, if they didn't address the original rumor, but just addressed the logical assumption people made regarding the original rumor, then I will assume the original rumor is true.
FOR EXAMPLE... National Enquirer says MyWorstNightmar is having sex with Kim Kardashian, and now Kim is pregnant. Now if I come out and say "that is false, Kim is NOT pregnant". I didn't address the first statement, leading you to believe it is true.
I should probably state for the record, I have not had sex with Kim Kardashian yet.
Shams
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 @ 3:53:49 PM
So the rumor is either misinterpretation of said facts, blatant xbot propaganda, or an innocent snafu confusing ND for Insomniac.
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FlyingKickPunch
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 @ 3:55:48 PM
WolfCrimson
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 @ 4:35:37 PM
FlyingKickPunch
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 @ 5:42:24 PM
Lawless SXE
Thursday, August 05, 2010 @ 1:34:49 AM
WolfCrimson
Thursday, August 05, 2010 @ 2:28:50 AM
Fane1024
Thursday, August 05, 2010 @ 6:32:21 PM
Vidius
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 @ 3:29:52 PM
Killa Tequilla
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 @ 3:26:41 PM
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MyWorstNightmar
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 @ 3:45:48 PM
Highlander
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 @ 4:06:32 PM
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I'm not saying they would, but please understand, Sony has business other than PlayStation. Sony Computer Entertainment includes the PlayStation division, but also PC games and online games.
Shams
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 @ 4:41:18 PM
Highlander
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 @ 8:55:54 PM
A less popular, less well known title? An MMORPG? There is an extremely slim sliver of a chance that Sony Online might, if the planets align and the world unites under one government, possibly consider thinking about the concept of putting a piece of software on the 360.
How's that?
Highlander
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 @ 8:56:20 PM
jdt1981
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 @ 9:07:50 PM
Highlander
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 @ 8:58:16 PM
Naughty Dog is more of a wholly owned subsidiary than anything else, I don't think that they have the option to do that, not that Sony would want them to. Unlike Microsoft, Sony appears to value their developers.
Highlander
Wednesday, August 04, 2010 @ 10:11:00 PM
ps3sownsxbox360
Thursday, August 05, 2010 @ 1:56:13 AM
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___________
Thursday, August 05, 2010 @ 3:45:53 AM
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well may i point you to crysis 2?
well, there goes that PR BS!
same as the 360 cant do 3D again i point you to crysis 2.
shame it wont be out till next year, i saw red and almost literally exploded when i saw that!
figures the one game out of hundreds releasing this year, the only one that i was really interested for is the only one that gets delayed!
it could not be a game i dont give a sh*t about like vanquish, or MoH, or COD black ops.
no, it had to be the sequel, to one of the best games ever released!
buy me a Ferrari, than have it spontaneously combust why dont ya!
though common sense would tell you its not possiable, though common sense is something people are seriously lacking these days!
how can ND work on a 360 game when there owned by sony?
yea, sony are going to let one of their most famous titles go on the competitors machine.
i remember reading a article a few weeks ago saying mario might end up on the ps3 or 360, again yea right ninty are going to let one of their most famous titles on another platform!
its like Ferrari saying here is all our tech were using in our F1 cars today, enjoy and hopefully you can put it to better use than what we did!
Highlander
Thursday, August 05, 2010 @ 1:55:44 PM
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Amazingskillz
Thursday, August 05, 2010 @ 8:09:27 AM
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Orvisman
Thursday, August 05, 2010 @ 10:03:17 AM
Orvisman
Thursday, August 05, 2010 @ 10:02:06 AM
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Insomniac and Sucker Punch are second-party devs.
I've been calling for Sony to buy Insomniac for years before Price took them multiplat; so Sony better buy Sucker Punch before it, too, goes multiplat -- without Infamous, of course, because Sony owns that franchise.
Hell, Insomniac has been a second-party dev since its Disruptor days on the PS1, as has Sucker Punch since Sly 1 on the PS2; so I don't know why Sony didn't buy them both when it bought Naughty Dog.
Highlander
Thursday, August 05, 2010 @ 1:55:00 PM
Orvisman
Friday, August 06, 2010 @ 7:43:24 AM

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Mornelithe
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Tuesday, August 03, 2010 @ 9:25:07 PM
It's about getting visits these days, for many, not really about reporting factual news. Rather unfortunate, but at least we can keep tabs on who these people are, and never frequent their sites again. There're plenty of better places to get your information from anyway.