games anime toys
Don't just stand there!
Contribute to Dtoid:
Members login
About us RSS  
   All updates Xbox 360 PlayStation 3 Nintendo Wii PC / Windows DS PSP Retro Indie




   
Nick Chester
Editor-in-Chief
Anthony Burch
Features Editor
Jim Sterling
Reviews Editor
Hamza Aziz
Community Mgr
Niero
Robot-in-Chief
Bloggiest this week
Alan Johnson
Brad Nicholson
Brad Rice
Chad Concelmo
Colette Bennett
Dale North
Justin Villasenor
Samit Sarkar
Associate editors
Conrad Zimmerman
Jonathan Holmes
Joseph Leray
Jordan Devore
Mike Ferry
Tom Fronczak
Topher Cantler
Tiffany Chow
Qais Fulton
Contributors
Adam Dork
Charlie Suh
Joe Burling
Jonathan Ross

 
Podcasts
Rev on Podtoid
Dyson on Retroforce GO!
Jim on The Podcastle

Elephant Software
Thomas Lackner

Destructoid is made by
ModernMethod




GDC 08: Insomniac's Nocturnal to lend PS3 programmers a helping hand
by Gameboi on 02.22.2008 13 comments

GDC 08: Insomniac's Nocturnal to lend PS3 programmers a helping hand screenshot

We already love their games, and they've shown themselves as capable Rock Stars, but now Insomniac is looking to add the word "mentor" to their developer's resume. Their ambitious new Nocturnal site plans to be a Brain Trust of sorts, where as engine director Mike Acton puts it, is a winning combination for all:

"We see Nocturnal as a long-term project that may be valuable for those who want to develop similar technology as us, but without the same effort we needed. We also believe Nocturnal may be valuable for our fans to gain insight to our production processes, while communicating our ideas with a larger group gives us the opportunity to generate feedback on our approaches and ultimately improve them."

As you can see from the quote above, Nocturnal is Insomniac's personal contribution to those who are looking to streamline their own PS3 development process. By sharing their own research and winning code, I'd say that amounts to a pretty bold step of their own. Judging by the news we've gathered thus far, this year's GDC is very much looking like things are on the up and up for Sony. Let's hope that they continue to build on this momentum. 

[Via Developmag -- Thanks, Justin!] 



Latest comment by sevgim |view all 13 comments
...





Holyetheline's Avatar
Holyetheline at 02/22/2008 12:14

Things have been looking up for sony lately haven't they? Sort of awkward... like hell freezing.
F Whipple's Avatar
F Whipple at 02/22/2008 12:17

This is a good move. People who complain the ps3 is too difficult have no excuse anymore
nademagnet's Avatar
nademagnet at 02/22/2008 12:29

Fantastic news!
Qraze's Avatar
Qraze at 02/22/2008 12:33

oh you know ea will use that excuse for years to come as they don't like to learn what everybody already knows ,EVEN US. props to insomniac. maybe capcom will get rid off those mandatory installs or keep them under 500mbytes. but their are alot of stubborn developers out there who won't listen, we know it. but still props to insomniac for sharing of knowledge and we should see some great things for years to come. now if we could get that home and in-game xmb info the week will be a good one. ps3 =under dog to ps3= supremacy. good sh!t. #1_in_the_hood_G!!
ceark's Avatar
ceark at 02/22/2008 13:12

oh man, insomniac is just a shining example of an awesome developer. this sort of open communication can only be good for the game industry and the quality of games coming out.
kusarigama's Avatar
kusarigama at 02/22/2008 13:23

While they may not have dropped any announcements for huge games or in-game XMB (even though they need to get on that), this and PhyreEngine are really going to give the PS3 a boost, I think. One of the big issues that has been holding it back is it's difficulty to develop for, and with these new programs, things can only get better.
Samit Sarkar's Avatar
Samit Sarkar at 02/22/2008 13:51

Insomniac is a pretty cool guy. eh shares Nocturnal and doesn’t afraid of anything.
Necros's Avatar
Necros at 02/22/2008 16:10

What the hell, Samit. I was gonna make the exact same comment. GET OUT OF MY HEAD.
linuxguy's Avatar
linuxguy at 02/22/2008 17:43

@I_love_fried_chicken:linux???
you mean it gives you lots of power if you know how to use it?
HarassmentPanda's Avatar
HarassmentPanda at 02/22/2008 21:07

This is really cool of them. Insomniac is a quality publisher and will play a heavy role in my eventual decision to purchase a PS3.

Any co-operation between developers can only be good for the Playstation and the industry in general.

You must be logged in to post a comment. Click here to login or create a user account now.

RELATED ARTICLES

GDC 08: Hands-on with Bionic Commando: Rearmed
26 comments

GDC 08: Initial impressions of Bionic Commando
18 comments

GDC and DICE join E3's lead and announce future events as invite-only
17 comments

GDC 08: Hands on with Bangai-O Spirits
17 comments

Game journalist pranked: we laugh with, not at
15 comments


Get Dtoid E3 updates via email

Or subscribe to our E3 RSS

Post a new community blog
Call for entries:
A cast of thousands ... of polygons
Game with us: Friday Night Fights
Meet Dtoiders near you

DTOID CONTEST ALERTS
Comic-Con 08: Win our sweet Spider-Man 2: Web of Shadows swag
Win prizes, get famous with Space Squids' Mushroom Men writing contest!
EA Sports and Interscope Records contest winner announced!
Over Nine Thousand contest is over, link us to your entries
Destructoid/Blast Works level design contest UPDATE: Zycyzyx Returns
MORE CONTEST ALERTS


DESTRUCTOID ORIGINALS
Ten Golden Rules
If you disagree ... you are wrong. | Jim Sterling
Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin
Original video series | Anthony & Ashly Burch
The Great Retro Quiz
Test your retro brain | Chad Concelmo
Games Time Forgot
Great games of the past | Anthony Burch
Bargain Bin Laden
The best game bargains | Dtoid staff
The Memory Card
Amazing moments in games | Chad Concelmo
Indie Nation
Killer independent games | Anthony Burch
Friday Night Fights
Game with us online | Dtoid staff
An RPG draws near
Remembering great RPGs | Colette Bennett
You're the man now dog!
Epic game YTMND's | Hamza Aziz
Nerdcore Culture
Trends in gamer culture | Dtoid Staff
Debate to the death
May the best games win | Tom Fronczak
Monday mind teasers
Do you know your box art? | Tom Fronczak
Miniboss Monday
Celebrating minions | Mike Ferry
Art Attack Friday
The artists of gaming | Tiffany Chow
Best of the week
News from our network | Hamza Aziz
Weekend reading
Let it simmer | Brad Rice

     
Gary Oldman spills the beans on Dark Knight game
Destructoid review: NCAA Football 2009
Unlock all the classes in the Too Human demo
Gary Oldman spills the beans on Dark Knight game
Destructoid review: NCAA Football 2009
PlayStation Store update: horror, cheaper games, Eden, and Nine Inch Nails
Destructoid review: NCAA Football 2009
Check out Yamaha's WiiMusic-like device
Reggie: Wii's storage problem an 'urgent' issue
 
     
E3 08: Retro Game Challenge hands-on
New Mega Man 9 trailer is RETROMAZING!
Best Wii game ever Captain Rainbow has a trailer!
DS: Mr. Destructoid in Final Fantasy IV DS
PSP: PlayStation Store update: horror, cheaper games, Eden, and Nine Inch Nails
PHONE: Rumortoid: Bungie developing an iPhone game
New The Sims 3 screens confirm 'doing stuff' and 'being people' gameplay
Grand Theft Auto IV to PC confirmed
Sam & Max Season Two getting a collectors DVD, other stuff