Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy
News, coverage and analysis tracking Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy across the outlets.
Jak & Daxter: RandomizedThis article details how to set up and play Jak & Daxter: The Precursor Legacy using a PC-native multi-world randomizer. It explains the process of obtaining the game's ISO, using the OpenGOAL translator to run it natively on PC, and integrating with Archipelago software for randomized item and move pools. The guide highlights the fun and replayability offered by these fan-made modifications, even suggesting future challenges with combined game randomizers.
PS5 Fans Vote Jak & Daxter As Their Most Wanted PlayStation RevivalA poll revealed that PlayStation fans most want a revival of the Jak & Daxter series on the PlayStation 5, with nearly 500 votes. Other highly requested franchises include Sly Cooper, Resistance, Killzone, and MotorStorm. Sony is reportedly exploring ways to bring back its legacy intellectual properties.
What we've been playing - "like a seagull by a bin, I decided to have a peck"Several individuals share their recent gaming experiences. Victoria is enjoying Super Mario Galaxy with her children, Bertie is exploring the unique RPG Esoteric Ebb and revisiting Slay the Spire 2, Marie continues her Easter tradition of playing Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy, and Connor has made significant progress in Old School RuneScape.
A fanmade Jak and Daxter 3 PC port is now in beta, finally making Naughty Dog's most underrated trilogy fully…A fan-made PC port for Jak 3 has entered beta, completing the trilogy of Naughty Dog's PlayStation 2 action-platformers with PC availability. While Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy is considered complete, Jak 2 and Jak 3 have minor audio and graphical bugs. These ports offer features like widescreen, 4K resolution, 60 FPS, and modding support.
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.
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.
A Jak and Daxter Concept Pitch Was Shown to Sony, But It Never Happened | Console CreaturesAnimator Travis Howe revealed a concept pitch for a Jak and Daxter remake, featuring a shot-for-shot modern animation of a scene from Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy. This fan pitch, created by a team at Sanzaru Games, was not commissioned by Sony and ultimately did not lead to a remake. Howe expressed pride in the animation and encouraged fans to voice their desire for a new Jak and Daxter game.
Here's What a Jak & Daxter PS5 Remake Could've Looked LikeAnimator and writer Travis Howe revealed a pitch for a PlayStation 5 remake of Jak & Daxter: The Precursor Legacy that was developed by a team but ultimately did not move forward. Howe shared a cutscene redo as a proof of concept for the project, which aimed to bring the Naughty Dog series to modern hardware.
Horror Icon John Carpenter Lists His Favorite Video Games of All Time — and 3 He's Really Looking Forward To - IGNHorror director John Carpenter shared his all-time favorite video games, including Borderlands 2, Sonic the Hedgehog, Fallout 76, Horizon Zero Dawn, Assassin's Creed, and Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy. He also expressed excitement for upcoming titles such as John Carpenter's Toxic Commando, a Halloween-themed game, and the next installment in the Fallout series.
John Carpenter Can't Wait To Play A Game That Hasn't Even Been Revealed YetFilmmaker John Carpenter expressed his excitement for the unrevealed Fallout 5, stating his long-standing love for the Fallout universe. He also discussed his enjoyment of Fallout 76 and listed other beloved titles including Sonic the Hedgehog and Assassin's Creed. Starfield is also mentioned as coming to PlayStation 5 with new DLC.