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[Mifune]

You have to ruin all the fun, don't you?
Can you at least tell us if it's good Ratchet or shitty Ratchet?

It's from the Creative Director of the "good" ones, so...

 

[bobbytkc]

I must say I fear for the quality of this game. Insomniac's past few games have been exceedingly average.

 

[Black Republican]

Why announce a freakin PS3 game at this point?

Why greenlight a PS3 game to come this late?

So frustrating . . .

Money to self fund the PS4 Sunset Overdrive port ofcourse

 

[Silky]

I would imagine to any of those people, "shit" = anything that isn't geared towards them. It's a reductionist way to look at things, as most gamers do. Games are either "epic" or "shit". Which is why those people go on my ignore list. Their opinions often lack any substance, so I'd just as soon not see them.

You. I like you.

 

[JCreasy]

Because they can do it with a lower budget and higher install base, this making them more money?

Logic is weird like that.

I know why Insomniac would do it. I just don't understand why Sony would.

In terms of bandwidth and resources, they need everything to push PS4.

Hell, I want more reasons to buy PS4.

 

[MakeMeFeelAlive]

If this really was a ps4 title, why wouldn't Sony show it at e3 or gamescom? The timing makes me think this is ps3 or vita related.

 

[Ivan]

Colony Wars?

Don't do this to me, man...

 

[BruceLeeRoy]

It is ps3 and it is ratchet and clank.

You were right Morty. I thought for sure it would be moved to PS4.

 

[krae_man]

I apologize in advance for my crappy photoshop skills.

 

[ViewtifulJC]

I'm gonna hope the deadzone of of creativity and energy fuming from the game called "Fuse" has not killed any of Brian Allgeier's talents with this franchise.

 

[Palette Swap]

Note: jstevenson has noted that this guy is pretending to work for Insomniac and doesn't actually do so.

Seriously, what kind of psycho does that?

 

[Krusenstern]

I know why Insomniac would do it. I just don't understand why Sony would.

In terms of bandwidth and resources, they need everything to push PS4.

Maybe they have enough to push it. Would be a good sign that they're confident and ready to drop bombs sometimes later.

 

[S¡mon]

Wait, do I understand this correctly? Imsomniac has only been, uh, 'dating' with Microsoft for a few months, and they are already running back to its older lover: Sony?

Just kidding, of course. I'm glad they are doing something for PlayStation too; they are good developers.

 

[Mr.Marston]

Don't know why people are so hung up about it being on PS3. Should Sony suddenly stop making games for it?

 

[PlanetSmasher]

It's from the Creative Director of the "good" ones, so...

We know this for sure? That's a good sign. Man, I'm trying not to get excited, but ACiT was so damn good.

Come to think of it, all of my favorite Ratchet games are the ones that involve Dr. Nefarious. Andrew Ryan Armin Shimerman is such a great voice actor for that character. I hope he's back too.

 

[Krusenstern]

You were right Morty. I thought for sure it would be moved to PS4.

Interesting.

 

[Pai Pai Master]

Insomniac?

Why do they spread themselves so thin?

They have two studios. You want them both to work on the same game?

 

[matrix-cat]

Is Insomniac making Sunset Overdrive, exclusive to Xbox One, and Ratchet, exclusive to PS3, at the same time? Has any developer ever done something like that before?

 

[foladar]

It is ps3 and it is ratchet and clank.

all hype gone for me. i've been looking forward to ps4 R&C, and then.. this. R&C, Infamous and MLB14 would definitely justify getting a ps4 for me.

 

[Sendou]

Don't know why people are so hung up about it being on PS3. Should Sony suddenly stop making games for it?

Yes. I mean it's cool and all but they got Vita already out with little games and PS4 coming.

 

[daniels]

I hope its a R&C + Demons Souls crossover it could work the Giant archstone is still available and "into the nexus" also fits ;P

 

[Kyoufu]

Don't know why people are so hung up about it being on PS3. Should Sony suddenly stop making games for it?

Um, yes.

I'm of the opinion that they need to put as much content on their new platform as possible.

 

[mysteriousmage09]

Don't know why people are so hung up about it being on PS3. Should Sony suddenly stop making games for it?

Next-gen games from Insomniac = exclusive to Xbone.

 

[Psycho_Mantis]

Holy shit new R and C. Better be a full game not some spin off/psn bullshit. Really should be on PS4 but I will love it anyway.

 

[Black Republican]

It is ps3 and it is ratchet and clank.

ugh, no Vita

 

[Nakazato]

Are we sure its not a cross gen game like watch dogs, Destiny, or ass creed black flag

 

[revolverjgw]

R&C NEEDS to be on PS4. One of my favorite PS3 memories is playing Tools of Destruction for the first time, it was so beautiful.

 

[castaction]

cool cant wait to see the next ratchet and clank

 

[batbeg]

Is Insomniac making Sunset Overdrive, exclusive to Xbox One, and Ratchet, exclusive to PS3, at the same time? Has any developer ever done something like that before?

The odd thing is that their games are first party published. Plenty of developers have concurrently developed games exclusive to separate systems, though, yes.

 

[PlanetSmasher]

Are we sure its not a cross gen game like watch dogs, Destiny, or ass creed black flag

I don't think Insom has the bandwidth to do that right now unless another studio was handling the next-gen version.

 

[JCreasy]

Um, yes.

I'm of the opinion that they need to put as much content on their new platform as possible.

You said it more eloquently than I did.

 

[Black Republican]

you never know, it could be one of the Sony premier Spring 2014 Gaikai titles

 

[VisceralBowl]

I don't think Insom has the bandwidth to do that right now unless another studio was handling the next-gen version.

They have 2 studios right? One in LA area and one in North Carolina.

 

[hayguyz]

since every R&C title is supposed to be some kind of innuendo, what is Into the Nexus?

Into the Anus?

 

[Valkyr Junkie]

Because they can do it with a lower budget and higher install base, this making them more money?

Logic is weird like that.

How did that ever increasing install base work out for sales of each subsequent title in the Resistance series?

 

[tiggerkiddo]

If it's of the quality of Tools of Destruction, A Crack in Time...shoot, even Quest 4 Booty was pretty fun, I'm all in. I didn't enjoy the last few entries, they just weren't the same but I'm always up for a genuine Ratchet and Clank game. I don't see the issue why this is for the PS3...there are still plenty of those systems out there, they can still make money there, I'm in.

 

[Possum]

Is Insomniac making Sunset Overdrive, exclusive to Xbox One, and Ratchet, exclusive to PS3, at the same time? Has any developer ever done something like that before?

Many of you may be asking what this news means for Insomniac. What about Ratchet & Clank? What about Fuse? Others may ask why we have “abandoned” our PlayStation heritage. The truth is, not a lot has changed. Insomniac has been, is, and will continue to be 100% independent. We have treasured that independence for the last 19 years. It now allows us to own and control our IP, and find the most suitable partners to make those IP a reality. While we are excited about partnering with Microsoft on Sunset Overdrive, that doesn’t mean we can’t or wouldn’t make games with our longtime friends at Sony. That’s the magic of being an independent developer.

#indiemagic

 

[PlanetSmasher]

They have 2 studios right? One in LA area and one in North Carolina.

And part of their team is already working on Sunset Overdrive. They can really only support development of two games at a time with their size the way it is.

Also, I don't think you want another R&C game led by the North Carolina studio. They were responsible for FFA and A4O... =/

 

[8byte]

I know why Insomniac would do it. I just don't understand why Sony would.

In terms of bandwidth and resources, they need everything to push PS4.

Hell, I want more reasons to buy PS4.

I imagine because a family friendly title will sell better and make more money for Sony (the publisher) on a cheaper platform with a bigger install base. PS4 ratchet wouldn't make them much money, so putting those resources into it may be risky.

 

[KOHIPEET]

Is it really that bad if it is a PS3 game? What if it comes in late August for example?

 

[Mifune]

We know this for sure? That's a good sign. Man, I'm trying not to get excited, but ACiT was so damn good.

Confirmed by Insomniac on twitter.

 

[Krakn3Dfx]

More twitter teasing from Jordan Bell

https://twitter.com/JordanBell_7/status/355000244624297986

 

[Mrbob]

So PS3 is pretty much confirmed? If it's good I'll still buy it but I'm really drooling at the prospect of a PS4 Ratchet game.

 

[JawzPause]

Why on PS3? Why!? I would love to see a space themed R&C on PS4.

 

[VanWinkle]

It is ps3 and it is ratchet and clank.

Cool. 30fps and sub-720p confirmed. :| Pretty much all hype gone.

 

[dragonbane]

It is ps3 and it is ratchet and clank.

Boo this man. I love the amazing PS3 swan song honestly and I'm not even interested in the PS4 right now, but Sony needs more exclusives asap. They should stop with PS3 now.

Hell move it to Vita would make more sense.

 

[x-Lundz-x]

New R&C, hell mother effing yes!

PS3 only? Noooooooooooooooooo

 

[baxter2231]

Meh, could have been worse.

 

[HigherLevel]

While PS3 is disappointing, you can at least look at it as a positive in one way. Insomniac's still making games in the series, and along with a movie coming in 2015 I think, the series isn't dead and we'll likely see a PS4 game in a few years.

 

[Mifune]

Boo this man. I love the amazing PS3 swan song honestly and I'm not even interested in the PS4 right now, but Sony needs more exclusives asap. They should stop with PS3 now.

20 in the first year not enough for you? Launch allocations are selling out regardless.