Bruce Straley apologizes to God of War studio for comments on AAA innovation
Former Naughty Dog director Bruce Straley has apologized to Santa Monica Studio for his previous comments regarding God of War. Straley's initial remarks expressed a lack of excitement for the game, with some outlets reporting he called it "boring." He clarified that his statements were intended as a broader critique of the AAA games industry's stagnation and lack of innovation, not a specific attack on God of War.
Straley explained that his comments were taken out of context and used for clickbait. He now works on smaller independent titles, having left AAA development in 2017.
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Uncharted 4, The Last of Us Director Apologizes for Saying God of War Laufey Looks “Boring”
Bruce Straley, director of Uncharted 4 and The Last of Us, has apologized to the Santa Monica Studio team after calling the upcoming God of War Laufey "boring." Straley clarified his comments were meant to illustrate a broader industry concern about a lack of innovation in AAA games, particularly with the push towards live-service models, and not a direct criticism of the God of War team's work.
The Last of Us director apologises for calling out Sony Santa Monica's God of War Laufey after saying he was "not excited"
The Last of Us director Bruce Straley has apologized to the God of War Laufey team at Sony Santa Monica for stating he was not excited about the game's gameplay. Straley expressed concerns about a lack of innovation in the AAA space, but his comments were taken out of context and used for clickbait, leading him to issue a public apology.
The Last of Us Director Apologizes to God of War Laufey Devs After Calling Recent AAA Games 'Boring'
The Last of Us director Bruce Straley has apologized to the God of War Laufey development team after his recent comments about modern AAA games generated negative attention. Straley's remarks were perceived as critical of recent large-scale game releases.
The Last of Us game director apologizes for God of War Laufey criticism, points finger at industry leaders for triple-A…
The Last of Us game director Bruce Straley has apologized for singling out God of War in a recent criticism of a perceived lack of innovation in triple-A games. While he stands by his central point about industry leaders failing to foster fresh ideas, he expressed regret for naming the God of War team, acknowledging his comments were used for clickbait. Straley, who left triple-A development in 2017, now leads the indie studio Wildflower Interactive.
The Last of Us director apologizes for using God of War Laufey as an example of "lack" of innovation in AAA:…
Naughty Dog veteran Bruce Straley has apologized to the Santa Monica Studio team behind God of War for using their game as an example of a lack of innovation in AAA development. Straley explained that his comments were taken out of context and used for clickbait, and that he was trying to illustrate a broader industry concern about stagnant gameplay loops and a reluctance to take risks.
Ex-Naughty Dog Dev Apologizes To God Of War Studio For What He Said About Laufey
Former Naughty Dog director Bruce Straley has apologized to Santa Monica Studio for his previous comments expressing a lack of excitement for God of War, despite acknowledging its visual quality. Straley clarified that his remarks were intended as a broader critique of the AAA games industry's stagnation and lack of innovation, not a specific attack on God of War. He is now working on smaller independent titles.
