In news that isn't shocking on the face of things, but is still a big deal, Sony has acquired PS3-exclusive developer Sucker Punch. None of you are surprised, but all of you recognize this is news. Isn't that weird?
Sucker Punch is best known for inFAMOUS and Sly Cooper, with both properties exclusive to Sony consoles. It'll become the sixteenth member of SCE Worldwide Studios and Sony's Foster City Studio will join current management in running the company.
"We've enjoyed an incredible relationship with Sony that has allowed us to combine our creative design capabilities with their guidance to make some of the best franchises to hit the PlayStation platforms. said managing partner Brian Fleming. "Equally important, the relationship with SCE has provided us the flexibility and trust to take creative risks and invent new properties.
"As a part of the Sony Computer Entertainment group we look forward to introducing more innovative content and providing consumers with exciting, new interactive experiences."
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8:40 AM on 08.02.2011 | 
I like Sucker Punch. I want to see them make more games. Make more games, Sucker Punch. Fo' sure.
because nobody cared beside sony. same thing with Insomniac games - they're "creators" of probably the most uninspiring franchises and games(aside from Call of Duty). especially considering the fact that all of their games were created as rip-offs of nintendo(Ratchet, Spyro)/microsoft(Resistance) works. i remember reactions whewn they've announced first multiplatform title at E3 - most generic looking action game EVER.
Epic nor the Gear franchise is owned by Microsoft. Publishers just make it worth their time to stick around
@Sofik
Shut up. :)
Hopefully MS will start doing the same thing before the next gen to keep the 360 Relevant.
Also, grats for Sucker Punch.
Maybe one day when they finally get laid video games won't be the end all be all for them.
Jimmy, proof that it broke records?
Wish Microsoft would pick up on this business plan.
fuck off troll
Jimmy vs Sofik. It's a tough call who will come out on top today. Jimmy's imagination is working overtime telling him the 360 is breaking records that only he has ever heard of, but it looks like sofik has read some Playstation news somewhere that has brought his buyers remorse over his 360 purchase back with a vengence!!!
ALL THE RECORDS!!!! EVERY...... SINGLE ....... ONE!!!!!
The lack of variety in it's "Non" Kinect exclusives is already starting to take it's toll.
Yes the 360 is still selling great in NA,but as of last month,the PS3 is catching up quickly,and outselling 360 by 10% worldwide. See EEDAR for Facts..
Maybe now Sony and Sucker Punch could find a way to port Rocket: Robot on Wheels on the Playstation Store. It's third-party (Ubisoft) and Sucker Punch most likely owns the rights. I know it won't happen but I'd love to play that game some day.
The two of you can suck your 360's dick all you like but the fact is we're halfway through the year now and the 360 hasn't seen a single retail exclusive release outside of shallow Kinect bullshit. Even in the tail end of the year there's only three more titles, one of which is a goddamn remake. That's what you fuckers worship? Sort your fucking lives out.
@sofik
Aside from your 100% objective and thoughtful opinion, I don't recall any negative reactions to the teaser trailer (seriously, it's a teaser trailer. We know next to nothing about the game. Way to form a considered and reasoned opinion there, champ.) Care to elaborate? Also, I'm pretty sure Insomniac is one of the last companies you could describe as "generic". Just saying.
@jimmyx
Sorry bro but after following MaxBroville on Twitter, everything you say makes me laugh. If I had to sum up how seriously I take you in terms of percentage, it would be 0%. Still, well done to the 360 for breaking all those records, right!
Oh wait.
Says he's moving on after one comment,
Doesn't move on.
All of them.
Best selling PS2 game?
Xbox.
Jimmyx was right as he was just talking about the RROD records it broke for the largest amount of returns on a consumer product.
Damn you dtoid, there should be a 5 minute edit window