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Expansions for narrative games are becoming too big for their boots. Jem Alexander thinks these smaller triple-A experiences are a great way to remove financial pressure from developers and players alike
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Uncharted 4 leads BAFTA games nominations
PS4 exclusive Uncharted 4 has received eight nomination for this year’s video games BAFTAs. The Naughty Dog title is in the running for Artistic Achievement, Audio Achievement, Best Game, Music, Narrative and three Performer nominees. Hot on its heels are indie hit Inside with seven and narrative outing Firewatch with …
Read More »Three new PS4 bundles will hit shelves next month
Sony has shown off three new PS4 bundles that all feature three games and a 1TB PS4, all of which will be available in November. Each of the three bundles includes a new slim model 1TB PS4 and a copy of Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End. Two other games will …
Read More »Uncharted film delayed once again
The film adaptation of Sony’s Uncharted series has hit development trouble once more. Forbes reports that production of the movie has now been ongoing for eight years, with plans first unveiled back in early 2008, shortly after the release of the first game. In 2014, a summer 2016 release date …
Read More »Troy Baker: ‘Good games are worth more than money to voice actors’
Uncharted 4, Metal Gear Solid V and BioShock Infinite performer urges cash-strapped creators to ‘get creative’ about how to entice big-name actors to their project
Read More »Skylanders dev Vicarious Visions working on Crash Bandicoot remasters
Studio is also creating Imaginators instalment in toy-to-life franchise, starring the manic marsupial
Read More »Develop Studio Sales Chart: Uncharted 4 puts Naughty Dog on top in May
Acclaimed PlayStation developer was most successful studio based on UK retail
Read More »Naughty Dog: We set out to introduce strong female characters to Uncharted 4
'When I'm describing a new character to our lead character concept artist, constantly she will ask: ‘What if it was a girl?’' recalls creative director Neil Druckmann. 'And I'm like: 'Let me think, does that affect or change anything? No? Let's do it''
Read More »Uncharted 4 set out to introduce strong female characters
Creative director Neil Druckmann has revealed how the Uncharetd 4 development team went about ensuring strong women were represented in the game. When I’m introducing and describing a new character to our lead character concept artist, constantly she will ask, ‘What if it was a girl?’ And I’m like, Oh, …
Read More »Week one sales of Uncharted 4 reach 2.7m worldwide
Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End looks on track to be a fitting commercial send off for the series. Sony has said that combined physical Blu-ray and digital sell-through of the game worldwide since its launch last week has hit 2.7m units. The game is the fastest selling first party PS4 …
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