Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios has announced it’s collaborating with developer Quantic Dream on a game that will “redefine cinematic realtime entertainment; setting a new benchmark in delivering emotionally compelling experiences to gamers.”
Founded in 1997, French developer Quantic Dream specialises in content rich in interactive and emotive narration. Their best known work, 2005’s Atari-published Fahrenheit (known as Indigo Prophecy in the US and Canada) won awards and acclaim for refreshing the adventure game genre through innovative blending of film and gaming techniques.
Michael Denny, Vice President, SCE Worldwide Studios, said: “We’re really excited to be working with Quantic Dream for the first time and to have this opportunity to once again push the gaming experience to realise a new level of interactivity and, in particular, to engage players at an emotional level never experienced before. We’re looking forward to revealing more news on this special title later this year.”
David Cage, Founder, President and CEO of Quantic Dream, said, “We always believed that “next generation” meant more meaningful content based on players’ emotional involvement. To us, PS3 is the only platform that can truly deliver on this promise, and SCE WWS is a group that is both inspiring and pleasant to work with.”
It’s anticipated that this collaboration will make full use of the power of the Cell Broadband Engine and game development technology in the PS3. We’ll keep you posted.
Heavy Rain?
Comment by Justin Campbell — Jul 3, 2007 @ 2:24 pm
Is this Heavy Rain? The ‘teaser’ from last years E3 was quite impressive if you ignored the teeth.
Comment by Joakim Hagdahl — Jul 3, 2007 @ 2:27 pm
Is it Heavy Rain or Omikron 2? either one i would be happy with. PS3 needs exclusives
Comment by Tonx — Jul 3, 2007 @ 2:28 pm
This game is going to be great, I’ve just started Farenheit and already I’m totally engrossed in it.
Heavy Rain was beautiful, hope this new IP uses the same character and engine.
Comment by Ben Furneaux — Jul 3, 2007 @ 2:33 pm
[...] Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios has announced it’s collaborating with developer Quantic Dream on a game that will “redefine cinematic realtime entertainment; setting a new benchmark in delivering emotionally compelling experiences to gamers.” Founded in 1997, French developer Quantic Dream specialises in content rich in interactive and emotive narration. Their best known work, 2005’s Atari-published Fahrenheit (known as Indigo Prophecy in the US and Canada) won awards and acclaim for refreshing the adventure game genre through innovative blending of film and gaming techniques. Michael Denny, Vice President, SCE Worldwide Studios, said: “We’re really excited to be working with Quantic Dream for the first time and to have this opportunity to once again push the gaming experience to realise a new level of interactivity and, in particular, to engage players at an emotional level never experienced before. We’re looking forward to revealing more news on this special title later this year.” David Cage, Founder, President and CEO of Quantic Dream, said, “We always believed that “next generation” meant more meaningful content based on players’ emotional involvement. To us, PS3 is the only platform that can truly deliver on this promise, and SCE WWS is a group that is both inspiring and pleasant to work with.” It’s anticipated that this collaboration will make full use of the power of the Cell Broadband Engine and game development technology in the PS3. We’ll keep you posted. Three Speech » GROUNDBREAKING NEW TITLE FOR PLAYSTATION 3 Doesn’t sound like there will be any news at E3 It’s such a fine line between stupid, and clever. [...]
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so we dont know which yet?
Comment by Dukefrukem — Jul 3, 2007 @ 3:34 pm
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Let’s hope it stays as a PS3 exclusive! And lets hope some of these games that we’re all looking forward to come out soon!
Comment by reakt — Jul 3, 2007 @ 3:42 pm
I loved the mechanics of Fahrenheit, alhough the game itself was a bit strange in the end. It kinda collapsed..
But can’t wait to see them bring it to the next level.
Comment by Martin — Jul 3, 2007 @ 3:55 pm
“We always believed that “next generation†meant more meaningful content based on players’ emotional involvement. To us, PS3 is the only platform that can truly deliver on this promise”
No other console can provide games with emotional involvement? Riiight…
Comment by Caleb — Jul 3, 2007 @ 4:38 pm
More info please Threespeech *grin*
Comment by Timeless — Jul 3, 2007 @ 5:17 pm
Yeah it’s Heavy Rain.
I personally loved Indigo Prophecy. And from what I saw of the Heavy Rain trailer last year, PS3 will be getting an amazing exclusive title!
Comment by PSN: Neil — Jul 3, 2007 @ 6:32 pm
Off topic, I just thought I should say well done to the threespeech guy who was interviewed on Major Nelson’s show for 30mins I think you dug yourself out of the hole pretty well!
Comment by GamerG — Jul 3, 2007 @ 8:58 pm
fahrenheit sucks…
i really hope they make a actual game and not some boring repetetive crap like fahrenheit
i mean, the game had potential, but it just completely collapsed half way through..
i was so sickened by it that i never finished the game…
but ey.. good luck, i really wish this will be an actual game, you know..
Comment by badabo.0 — Jul 3, 2007 @ 11:24 pm
When is Sony going to learn that hyperbole sounds neat in the empty head of a PR wonk, but it sounds desperate and stupid in the minds of the industry that see Sony as the weakest ist has ever been. The very second this game is shown and it doesn’t “redefine cinematic real-time entertainment;†Sony will again look foolish. Heck it might even look fantastic, but the to redefine cinematic real-time entertainment, no that not likely at all.
Comment by Monkey — Jul 3, 2007 @ 11:39 pm
@ 13. Agree. And do think it shows what a stupid storm in a teacup its all been. people get so caught up in the crap onlie that they can evuluate anything properly
and anywayt, i thought it was a good cast!
Comment by Frenchkiss — Jul 4, 2007 @ 9:26 am
hear hear - more 3speech podcasts plz!
Comment by AlliedDarkness — Jul 4, 2007 @ 9:39 am
It has to be a good thing that Three Speech allows ‘regulars’ to post podcasts. The news here is good but the opinion is often better
Comment by Belfast Steps — Jul 4, 2007 @ 9:55 am
Its Nomad Soul 2:Karma for sure. Becouse is a new title. And Heavy Rain is already been shown.
Comment by diefor — Jul 4, 2007 @ 10:31 am
Rock on! I loved Indigo Prophecy. Great game. The more interactive the better. I’ll buy it on the release day.
Craig Everett Earl
Writer/Producer
“Intrusion”
Comment by Craig — Jul 4, 2007 @ 2:33 pm
Heavy Rain looks pretty good. Am excited, maybe i’ll have to buy a PS3 after all. :S
Comment by Piers Tincknell — Jul 5, 2007 @ 10:34 am
It’s Heavy Rain. The game, like indigo prophecy, will surely be GREAT!!!! (indigo prophecy (or farenheit if you live in europe) was their last game)
I’ll buy the game the day it’s on the shelves, I really hope that it’ll look like indigo!
Comment by David G. — Jul 5, 2007 @ 9:24 pm
ps3 , we love you
Comment by gert — Jul 8, 2007 @ 5:29 pm
soma…
define soma…
Trackback by soma san diego — Jun 30, 2008 @ 2:09 am
Do we know yet? I really want to know what this game is…
Comment by Dukefrukem — Aug 7, 2008 @ 6:19 pm
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