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Fans are convinced new Uncharted game exists after Naughty Dog 'research' postFans are speculating about a new Uncharted game following a social media post from Naughty Dog director Shaun Escayg, who previously co-directed Uncharted: The Lost Legacy. While Naughty Dog has stated they have moved on from the series, Escayg's cryptic 'Research...' caption alongside an image of a historic cannon has fueled hopes for a return, potentially focusing on Nathan Drake's daughter, Cassie, or as a new single-player title.
OpenGOAL project adds the Naughty Dog classic Jak 3The OpenGOAL project has released a native PC port for the PlayStation 2 classic Jak 3, completing the trilogy's availability on PC alongside Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy and Jak II. This open-source initiative provides quality-of-life improvements and modding support, though users must supply their own game assets. Support for Jak 3 is currently in beta, and the project has deprecated its Steam Deck plugin in favor of its own launcher.
Uncharted 5? Fans Believe Cryptic Naughty Dog Dev Post Is Teasing The GameFans are speculating that Naughty Dog may be teasing a new Uncharted game, possibly titled Uncharted 5, following a cryptic Instagram post by creative director Shaun Escayg. While Naughty Dog has stated they are finished with the main Uncharted series, they have not ruled out future installments, potentially with a different developer.- The Last of Us multiplayer game director learned of the game's cancellation a day before the publicVinit Agarwal, the game director for the canceled The Last of Us multiplayer project, revealed in a recent interview that he learned of the game's cancellation just one day before the public announcement. The project, developed by Naughty Dog, was officially scrapped earlier this year.
Uncharted Sequel Buzz Spurred by Naughty Dog Creative Director’s Recent “Research” PhotoNaughty Dog creative director Shaun Escayg posted a photo of a cannon overlooking a coastal city with the caption "Research...", sparking speculation about a new Uncharted game. Given Escayg's previous work on Uncharted: The Lost Legacy and the nearly decade-long gap since Uncharted 4: A Thief's End, a return for Nathan Drake is considered likely, though other unannounced single-player titles are also in development at the studio.
The most hardcore Jak & Daxter heads in the world have finished their native PC ports of the entire trilogyThe OpenGOAL team has completed its native PC port of the Jak and Daxter trilogy, with Jak 3 being the final title released. This project offers a superior experience to emulation, featuring fewer bugs, more configuration options, and modding capabilities. While the PSP spinoffs are not included, the team has not ruled out Jak X: Combat Racing.- Canceled The Last of Us multiplayer game failed as a product of the COVID-19 pandemic, former director saysFormer director Vinit Argawal stated that the canceled The Last of Us multiplayer game was a product of the COVID-19 pandemic, which initially boosted funding for online games. Despite being nearly 80% complete, the project was canceled in late 2023 due to shifting market conditions and Naughty Dog's decision to prioritize single-player narrative experiences.
After 7 years of development, The Last of Us Online was 80% complete and was scrapped to make room for Intergalactic:…The multiplayer spin-off The Last of Us Online was canceled after seven years of development and being 80% complete, according to game director Vinit Agarwal. The decision was made to prioritize Naughty Dog's next single-player game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and due to shifts in the live service market post-Covid. Agarwal described the cancellation as a devastating moment, learned only 24 hours before the public announcement.
The Last of Us Online director reveals Naughty Dog had to choose between canceling the '80%' completed game and Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet — 'It was soul crushing. To find out that it was getting canceled 24 hours before it was announced' publiclyThe Last of Us Online game director Vinit Agarwal revealed the multiplayer title was 80% complete before its cancellation. Naughty Dog had to choose between canceling this live service game or the single-player title Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, ultimately opting to cut The Last of Us Online to focus on its core single-player experiences. Agarwal learned of the cancellation just 24 hours before it was publicly announced.
The Last of Us Part 3 hopium will never die as former Naughty Dog lead confirms the studio's secret game besides Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet has been in the works for at least 3 yearsFormer Naughty Dog game director Vinit Agarwal has hinted at a secret project in development at the studio, separate from 'Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet'. This has fueled speculation among fans about the possibility of The Last of Us Part 3, especially given Agarwal's previous role on The Last of Us Online and Naughty Dog's history with trilogies. The project has reportedly been in the works for at least three years.
Last Of Us Online took 7 years and was almost done when it was cancelledThe director of the cancelled The Last of Us Online, Vinit Agarwal, revealed that the live service game was nearly 80% complete when Naughty Dog decided to cancel it. The studio prioritized developing new single-player titles over the extensive post-launch support required for The Last of Us Online. This decision was made despite the game being a significant project for Sony, which had invested heavily in live service games.
The Last of Us Online Was Cancelled 24 Hours Before Its AnnouncementThe Last of Us Online's director, Vinit Agarwal, revealed the game was cancelled 24 hours before its public announcement in December 2023. Naughty Dog chose to refocus on single-player titles, a decision Agarwal found devastating after seven years of development. Despite the cancellation, Neil Druckmann continues to hint at potential future additions to The Last of Us franchise.
The Last of Us Online was roughly 80% complete when it was cancelled, claims former directorFormer Naughty Dog director Vinit Agarwal claims the cancelled The Last of Us online game was approximately 80 percent complete when development ceased. Agarwal stated that the project was cancelled to prioritize Neil Druckmann's next game, describing the decision as devastating after seven years of work. The cancellation occurred shortly before it was publicly announced.
Former Naughty Dog Lead Reignites The Last Of Us: Part 3 QuestionsSpeculation about The Last of Us Part III has been reignited by recent comments from Naughty Dog figures. Former Naughty Dog game director Vinit Agarwal hinted at directing a "future game" during his tenure, distinct from Neil Druckmann's "Neil's game," fueling theories that it could be related to the acclaimed series. While Naughty Dog has confirmed multiple single-player projects are in development and an outline for a third installment exists, no official confirmation has been made.
The Last of Us Online was around '80%' complete when Naughty Dog canceled itFormer Naughty Dog game director Vinit Agarwal revealed that The Last of Us Online was approximately 80% complete when the studio canceled it in late 2023. Agarwal stated the decision was made to prioritize other projects, including one directed by company president Neil Druckmann. The article also touches on PlayStation's broader struggles with live service game development and recent layoffs.
The Last of Us Multiplayer Was 80% Complete Before Cancellation, Spent 7 Years in DevelopmentThe standalone multiplayer game for The Last of Us was approximately 80% complete and had been in development for seven years before its cancellation. Game director Vinit Agarwal revealed that Naughty Dog had to choose between finishing this project or Neil Druckmann's next game, ultimately prioritizing the latter. The multiplayer game received significant funding during the COVID-19 pandemic due to a boom in online gaming.
Canceled Last Of Us Online Game Was "Very Close To Done" And Doing "Really Well Internally," Says DevFormer Naughty Dog developer Vinit Agarwal revealed that the canceled Last of Us online multiplayer game was nearly 80% complete and performing well internally before its cancellation in December 2023. Agarwal stated that resources were shifted away from the ambitious live-service title to focus on future single-player games, a decision he found devastating after seven years of work.
The Last of Us Online’s Director Says It Was “80% Complete” Before Being CancelledThe former director of the cancelled The Last of Us Online, Vinit Agarwal, revealed that the game was approximately 80% complete before Sony pulled the plug. Agarwal expressed his disappointment, having worked on the project for seven years, and noted that the decision was made to prioritize other studio projects. He has since founded a new studio, applying lessons learned from the experience.
Samson Dev Diary Sheds More Light On What His Time In Tyndalston EntailsA new developer diary for Samson: A Tyndalston Story provides insights into the game's narrative and gameplay mechanics, including details about the protagonist Samson's personality and motivations. Voice actor Ronan Summers and the voice director shared information about the character's development. The article also briefly mentions other recent game releases and updates.
The Last of Us director Neil Druckmann teases a 'few stops that remain on the road ahead' of the beloved…Naughty Dog head Neil Druckmann has teased potential future installments for The Last of Us franchise, referencing "a few stops that remain on the road ahead." He shared early character sketches from 2003, sparking speculation about The Last of Us Part 3 or further updates to existing titles. Druckmann also mentioned his continued involvement with HBO's The Last of Us series.