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Jak and Daxter fans, look away – a remake concept made in the hope of PlayStation greenlighting the project resurfaces years later, and it looks absolutely perfect
A concept for a Jak and Daxter remake, featuring an animated cutscene recreation by animator Travis Howe, has resurfaced. This pitch was not commissioned by Sony but was a fan proposal to gain permission for a potential remaster. Sanzaru Games, known for other PlayStation mascot titles, was involved in the pitch.
Jak and Daxter Remaster Concept Emerges From Former Sly Cooper Studio
A pitch for a Jak and Daxter remaster was created by a team at Sanzaru Games, the studio formerly behind Sly Cooper. While the project was never formally commissioned by Sony and did not move forward, a senior animator shared a recreation of a cutscene to showcase the potential visual upgrade. The pitch was a passion project intended to gain the IP holder's blessing for a full-scale remake.
Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time developer Sanzaru Games pitched a Jak & Daxter remaster years ago, and a short clip of the proposal has just been unearthed
Former Sanzaru Games animator Travis Howe has revealed a fan-made pitch for a Jak & Daxter remaster, complete with a short animated clip. The project, which was not commissioned by Sony, was created in 2019 by developers who previously worked on Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time. Howe is now seeking fan support to gauge interest in a potential official remaster.
Jak and Daxter Remaster Was Pitched to Sony in 2019
Veteran animator Travis Howe revealed that his team pitched a remaster of the original Jak and Daxter to Sony in 2019, creating a recreation of an early cutscene to showcase the potential. Sony was not involved in the fan-led proposal, and Naughty Dog confirmed in 2021 that a new Jak and Daxter game is not currently in development.
Have Gamers Become Too Comfortable With Sequels and Remakes?
The article discusses the increasing prevalence of sequels and remakes in the gaming industry, questioning if gamers have become too comfortable with familiar titles. While acknowledging that some sequels and remakes push innovation, the author notes a decline in the number of new intellectual properties being developed and risks taken by major publishers due to rising development costs and the desire for guaranteed audiences.
What If Jak & Daxter Was a Cosy Life Sim? It Might Look Like This Promising PS5 Game
Developer Tiny Roar has announced that Lou's Lagoon, a game inspired by PS2-era platformers like Jak & Daxter and Ratchet & Clank with modern life sim elements, will be released on PlayStation 5 this year. Following a successful Kickstarter, the game tasks players with restoring islands and helping locals, featuring exploration, plane customization, and base building.
Crosak Review | TheXboxHub
Crosak is a 3D platformer that successfully blends 1990s gameplay mechanics with modern stop-motion claymation visuals. While praised for its charming aesthetic and varied level design inspired by classics like Super Mario 64 and Banjo Kazooie, the game suffers from camera and control issues that detract from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, Crosak is considered a worthwhile title for fans of the genre.
PlayStation Studios: All Sony First-Party Developers and What They're Working On
Sony's first-party development teams, known collectively as PlayStation Studios, are working on a variety of new games across multiple platforms including PlayStation 5 and PC. The article details each studio's history, location, and current known projects, ranging from racing simulations and 3D platformers to narrative horror and large-scale multiplayer titles.
