Q&As Coming With Insomniac, Tecmo: Submit Your Questions
Ratchet & Clank: All 4 OneWith a concerted aim to land more interviews that our readers desire, we're here to announce a couple upcoming Q&As and of course, we want you guys to participate.
Insomniac isn't quite ready to talk about Resistance 3 just yet, but they're willing to answer some questions concerning their other recently announced title, Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One, the new four-player co-op adventure that'll feature franchise favorites Ratchet, Clank, Qwark, and Nefarious. It looks to be an absolute blast and if you've got some pressing questions that need answers, let us know. Perhaps we'll include your question in the batch we bring to the developers.
The other game in question is the upcoming Quantum Theory from Tecmo. The game that looks an awful lot like Gears of War shows a ton of promise and is scheduled to drop on September 28 and although the competition will be stiff, there isn't much this fall that looks like Tecmo's new action-fest. Feel free to read our preview from last year, watch the video below, and then come up with a few questions.
We'll have a few questions of our own for both Insomniac and Tecmo, of course, but since when do we ignore our readers for interviews? Well, there was that one time, but it was sort of required. So fire away!
Related Game(s): Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One, Quantum Theory
Tags: ratchet and clank, all 4 one, insomniac, quantum theory, tecmo
8/24/2010 9:47:20 PM Ben Dutka
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Comments (71 posts)
Temjin001
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 10:12:22 PM
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So when will you guys scrap this crap looking game and get moving on either NG3 or DOA5?
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Sir Shak
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 10:14:05 PM
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How will you handle weapon purchases and upgrades in the game, and will Mr. Zurkon make a comeback?
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Sir Shak
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 10:17:34 PM
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Bandit1
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:17:32 AM
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Shams
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:15:04 PM
"Hellooooo, Mr. Zurkon has come to kill youuuuu!"
"Mr.Zurkon can't swim!!!!"
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SvenMD
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 10:16:45 PM
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LegendaryWolfeh
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 10:21:48 PM
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And really from Tecmo, all I'd want to know is more about the story of their game then anything.
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Alienange
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 10:22:16 PM
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Oh, and will Syd and Fillena "get it on?"
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 10:33:45 PM
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BigT_1980
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 10:22:54 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 10:29:40 PM
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For Insomniac: When can we expect news or even hints about your new multiplatform title?
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kevinater321
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 10:35:42 PM
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Alienange
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 10:42:56 PM
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Scarecrow
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 10:43:43 PM
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Why would you go multiplatform? There's no benefit in such a decision.
Other than more money which Sony can provide you with if you decide to become one of their 1st party devs.
Will your games start to suffer in quality now that you have extra games to work on?
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WorldEndsWithMe
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 10:44:11 PM
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hellish_devil
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:06:13 PM
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Sir Shak
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:29:16 PM
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:08:59 AM
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sunspider13
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:04:07 PM
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I understand your decision to go multi-plat. Are you guys going to have any new IPs that will be exclusive for the PS3 anytime in the future?
For Tecmo:
What gave you the idea/inspiration for the game? Of course lots of people have compared to Gears of War series so I would be very interested with your response. Looking forward to playing.
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hellish_devil
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:08:07 PM
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What does Q&A mean??
Insomaniac:
If you play the new R&C alone, will it be as if you were playing any other R&C?? Or will it feel like you are missing something and you really have to play it with three other guys??
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Victor321
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:09:09 PM
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Victor321
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:08:27 PM
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Will the story in R&C: All 4 One's story in any way be considered canon compared to the other R&C games, or will it be non-canonical?
Thanks very much if I get an answer, and my deepest apologies if there is already information pertaining to this question out there on the net.
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Milonakis
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:12:18 PM
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Victor321
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:22:57 AM
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kevinater321
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:09:00 AM
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NextGenGamer
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 11:16:39 PM
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:09:10 AM
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sunspider13
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 7:20:18 AM
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Pandacastro
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:14:47 AM
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Are you planning on making all R&C from the ps2 to the ps3?
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tumbletunnel
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:53:03 AM
Insomniac question/suggestion :
- Most of the people I know play R&C for singleplayer. Thats why I didn't like Deadlocked (I'm not the only one). Just wanna say : stick to the roots and don't forget the singleplayers
- will this game be a full store game or downloadable PSN one
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Pandacastro
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:29:33 AM
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Toxin
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:41:28 AM
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deception_series
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Lawless SXE
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 1:58:17 AM
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For Tecmo: What was the motivating factor behind taking Quantum Theory multiplatform? Where did you get the idea for the moving, evolving tower, and will there be more than just that one environment to play around in, perhaps the fields outside the tower for example?
And Ben, considering I'm asking questions I have a couple for you: When can we expect these interviews to go live aroundabouts? And have you, or will you be doing previews of the games El Shaddai: Ascension of the Metatron and Majin and the Forsaken (Forbidden?) Kingdom, because I think that they (particularly the latter) seem very interesting and I'd like to see your thoughts on them.
Peace.
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 10:24:02 AM
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Kiryu
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:30:36 AM
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King James
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:57:28 AM
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Since u can't talk Resistance 3: Man's Final Stand and I don't care about the Ratchet game...Can you talk about the 3rd game in development? The EA multiplat game? What genre is it? When is coming out?
That's what I wanna know. Quantum Theory doesn't interest me anymore. Games that don't have any buzz before they drop is a BAD sign that that game is gonna suck...badly. Which is a shame because I think the game had a lot of potential.
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___________
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 3:15:37 AM
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there always making such a big deal about the R.Y.N.O with it being galacticly banned and such.
the one in up your arsenal felt so powerful, so much so in fact you could beat the final boss in 3 shots!
the ones in the future ark feel way to weak and gimmicky!
as for tecmo when are we going to see ninja gaiden 3? and which systems will it be on?
they better release a new ninja gaiden game its still by far one of my favorite series, and still the best action game ever released!
better than GOW, darksiders, dantes inferno, DMC, Castlevania, bayonetta put together!!!!!
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Mornelithe
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 3:33:08 AM
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When's the Next Dynasty Warriors?
When's the next Warriors Orochi?
Will we ever see a Dynasty Warriors/Warriors Orochi crossover?
Will we ever see a Capcom vs SNK vs Tecmo-Koei?
That is all.
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Ultimadream
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:44:22 AM
But curious about D. Warriors.
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Mornelithe
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:04:46 PM
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MARNEY
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 3:50:24 AM
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is R&C the next game you will be releasing?
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RebelJD
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 4:02:16 AM
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I'm a big fan of Ratchet and Clank and am looking forward to All 4 One as well as the mini-series comics. Any plans on making an animated series for TV, DVD, or the big screen? That would put Ratchet and Clank on a whole new level as Super Mario Bros, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Mega Man did years before...just to name a few.
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kevinater321
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:11:36 AM
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Ultimadream
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 4:27:00 AM
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Also maybe if they will be making another Spyro game... i guess.
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Snaaaake
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 4:44:11 AM
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When will Ninja Gaiden 3 and DOA5 come?
I loved DOA until it went exclusive to Xbox and I didn't have an Xbox back then.
For Insomniac:
All 4 One doesn't look like my cup of tea, I loved R&C because it's a shooting platformer, give me a pure platforming R&C and I will still buy it but don't think I'm gonna love it to death.
So my question is, when will the next R&C in the MAIN series come?
I want more adventure from Ratchet and Clank.
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TEG3SH
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 5:16:45 AM
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JackC8
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 8:34:53 AM
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Mr Bitey
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 8:59:50 AM
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If so, I'd like to know about how weapon switching is handled. Do you only use one weapon at a time?
If you can switch your weapons how is it handled? (ie: through menu, or button presses)
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Mr Bitey
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:53:08 PM
For Insomniac:
- What can we expect as far as weapons? Will each character have their own unique weapons?
- In the trailer we've seen the character's working together to clear platforming objectives. Can you discuss more about how the characters can work together?
For Tecmo:
- The trailer shows a female companion. Is she only AI controlled, or can she be controlled via co-op?
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 10:23:29 AM
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Mornelithe
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:06:29 PM
Hehe, no matter anyway.
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NoSmokingBandit
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:19:32 AM
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All i could think of is about how the game handles drop-in players.
Will the game have a strong story line like previous R&C titles or will it be more like L4D where you are given an objective on the map and have at it without much narrative or motivation other than staying alive?
Will it be like LBP where one person can successfully take on the whole game but there are little side-areas that require 2 or more players to access?
If more players are required (for the whole thing or side areas) will there be an option for AI companions for those who dont have a reliable internet connection or have no internet at all?
What made Ratchet and company like Nefarious all of a sudden? Didnt he also kind of explode at the end of ACiT?
Which brings me back to the first question, will this have a story that is contiguous with the previous stories, or will this be completely separate?
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godsman
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:32:56 AM
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About changing to multi-platform mid development, are there internal team rearrangements to work on the extra console focus? Or are you still focusing on completing your PS3 version first, then move onto Xbox?
Why did you plan on developing a game for Xbox, when such an iconic best sellers game like Gears of War 3 was announced already?
Will the PS3 version have support for Move?
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godsman
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 11:36:06 AM
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Nynja
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 12:43:49 PM
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Seeing the success of other multiplayer games in the online space, has Insomniac taken any cues from other developers or games and incorporated them into R&C: All-4-One or any upcoming title on the horizon? Can you provide any examples of something you really liked or didn't care for that affected your design decisions?
We know Insomniac has gone multiplatform and wants to develop a new IP that you have full ownership of. Insomniac has done great with the Sci-Fi genre throughout it's lifetime. Has the new customer base changed your thought process on how to target your audience? Do you plan on changing direction (genres) for your next IP?
Tecmo:
Quantum Theory has been regularly compared to the Gears of War series. What do you and your team think about this comparison? How has this affected your story and game design decisions?
The market is flooded with shooters, both first and 3rd person. Most games have some mechanic to differentiate themselves from the flock. What features or mechanics does Quantum Theory provide to stand out above the rest?
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nogoat23
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 2:19:35 PM
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I want to know how the camera is going to be handled in All 4 One. Will it be like New Super Mario Bros Wii where the fastest player can drag the slowest player along (usually into pits and enemies)? Or maybe like Lego Indiana Jones where if the two get too far apart, it just turns into split screen.
How will collecting bolts and buying guns be handled? What happens when three people all want one gun, and the fourth wants a different gun? Will each character have their own bank account to use as they want?
Are you going to have the many moons set up of A Crack in Time, or have a few huge planets like in Tools of Destruction?
Will there be any individuality between how the characters are used, or will they all have the exact same abilities?
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Thanks Ben for doing more Q&A's.
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tes37
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 4:01:29 PM
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tes37
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 4:58:06 PM
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Dustinwp
Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 9:03:43 AM
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Will R&C:All 4 One have local co-op or will it be online co-op only? If it doesn't have local co-op would you consider adding it in a future update or DLC?
Thanks Ben!
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BubbaLsL
Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:37:53 AM
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Knightedrik
Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:14:32 PM
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Where the hell is Fatal Frame 4?
Why won't you make another Deception game?
I really, really want answers.
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SonyPuppy
Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 6:46:20 PM
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Will we see any other old characters returning in A4O (i.e. The Plumber)?
What new weapons will we get for this outing or are we going to see some old weapons coming back (personally I loved the Quantum Whip)?
Do we get to explore some new locations (galaxy or planets)?
Roughly how long will the main story take to finish? Is this going to be a full length game or another Q4B?
What new gadgets will we have to play with this time around?
How and where (if at all) does this game link into the main storyline of the series?
What sorts of skill points and trophies can we look forward too?
Really love this series and can't wait for this game. Keep up the good work.
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AntDC
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Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 10:08:46 PM
As far as questions though, for Insomniac, have they ever considered collaborating with Naughty Dog for a game? And for Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One is there an option for off-line co-op? Also will the focus be on online or offline play? Sorry if that question has already been answered somewhere, it's just the idea of an off-line co-op R & C on a next-gen console sounds AWESOME!
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