Author Topic: Naughty Dog sez Nathan Drake > Lara (Read 1984 times)

pilonv1 · « **on:** January 19, 2009, 06:06:57 PM »

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3172351

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Uncharted: Drake's Fortune was a surprise hit for the PlayStation 3 in 2007. Now with sequel Uncharted 2: Among Thieves looming, Naughty Dog thinks Nathan Drake has taken an even bigger leap - exceeding Lara Croft's popularity with the PlayStation audience.
Asked by Computer and Video Games if Nathan Drake would ever be as popular as Lara, director Bruce Straley responded by saying, "Why, do you think he's not already there, if not beyond that point already, in terms of popularity?"

He went to say that he felt Nathan Drake could hold his own in "any line up of the video game pantheon," saying that Naughty Dog had infused him with traits associated with a movie star as much as a video game character.

"I think people like him because he's compelling, and a much needed breath of fresh air in an industry that's been a bit stale for a while, in terms of characters," Straley said.

He may have a point in that Lara Croft's latest adventure in Tomb Raider Underworld didn't quite match sales expectations. But then again, Drake has yet to pose for British fashion mags or star in a high-profile action flick. As for whether he's a compelling character, we'll let you decide that for yourselves.

DRAKE IS FRESH AIR IN A STAGNANT INDUSTRY RAWR

Oblivion · « **Reply #1 on:** January 19, 2009, 06:18:34 PM »

beat me to posting this, pilon

Seriously, I've heard some people complaining that Sony fans were lauding Nathan Drake as a breath of fresh air, but I never actually saw anyone mentioning that. It just seemed like they were really big fans of the game, that's all. But seems there was some truth to that.

(yes, I know this was said by the developers, but still)

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #2 on:** January 19, 2009, 06:26:11 PM »

Did Naughty Dog make a good game once? I can't remember.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #3 on:** January 19, 2009, 06:27:46 PM »

It's not like Lara Croft is popular anymore. Can't be that hard to be more popular than a videogame has-been.

Oblivion · « **Reply #4 on:** January 19, 2009, 06:29:34 PM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov on January 19, 2009, 06:26:11 PM

Did Naughty Dog make a good game once? I can't remember.

Maybe Crash Tag Team Racing.

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It's not like Lara Croft is popular anymore. Can't be that hard to be more popular than a videogame has-been.

Even then, he's nowhere as close.

Trent Dole · « **Reply #5 on:** January 19, 2009, 06:31:56 PM »

Nathan needs to be in a seemingly endless parade of sequels in order to be the next Lara. If they end up making four of the UC series this platform generation they can claim to be on their way.

cool breeze · « **Reply #6 on:** January 19, 2009, 06:35:52 PM »

popular game characters are so lame these days. Nathan Drake is a sarcastic douche and Master Chief is a boring pussy bitch. More Random Hajile!

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #7 on:** January 19, 2009, 06:42:41 PM »

These guys must be doing some cocaine. Nobody knows Nathan Drake.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #8 on:** January 19, 2009, 07:03:00 PM »

"That Nathan Drake is really awesome."

"Who's Nathan Drake?"

"You don't know Nathan Drake? Dude, he's the guy from Uncharted."

"Oh yeah, Uncharted. I heard that game was pretty good."

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #9 on:** January 19, 2009, 07:09:04 PM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on January 19, 2009, 07:03:00 PM

"That Nathan Drake is really awesome."

"Who's Nathan Drake?"

"You don't know Nathan Drake? Dude, he's the guy from Uncharted."

"Oh yeah, Uncharted. I heard that game was pretty good."

Ding! We have a winner.

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #10 on:** January 19, 2009, 07:20:22 PM »

Quote from: WrikaWrek on January 19, 2009, 06:42:41 PM

These guys must be doing some cocaine. Nobody knows Nathan Drake.

[sully]Except for half the ladies in Thailand[/sully]

y2kev · « **Reply #11 on:** January 19, 2009, 07:44:21 PM »

Quote from: Sho Nuff on January 19, 2009, 07:20:22 PM

Quote from: WrikaWrek on January 19, 2009, 06:42:41 PM
These guys must be doing some cocaine. Nobody knows Nathan Drake.

[sully]Except for half the ladies in Thailand[/sully]

drake = kosma?

Bocsius · « **Reply #12 on:** January 19, 2009, 07:58:10 PM »

He'd have a better argument if he said Jak > Lara. Not a winning argument, just a better one.

Draft · « **Reply #13 on:** January 19, 2009, 07:59:56 PM »

Quote from: distantmantra on January 19, 2009, 06:27:46 PM

It's not like Lara Croft is popular anymore. Can't be that hard to be more popular than a videogame has-been.

As William Shatner said, and maybe I'm paraphrasing, better to be a has been than a never was.

Guybrush Threepwood · « **Reply #14 on:** January 19, 2009, 08:12:38 PM »

Well Nathan Drake sure is better than that fortune teller back in Kabul

Oblivion · « **Reply #15 on:** January 19, 2009, 08:22:48 PM »

I don't get why Sony fans are latching on to this dude of all the new characters Sony created. Hell, even that chick from Heavenly Sword (Nidoran was it?) would be more preferable to Nathan Drake.

y2kev · « **Reply #16 on:** January 19, 2009, 08:32:02 PM »

Nariko. Nidoran lol

archie4208 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 19, 2009, 08:38:16 PM »

Quote from: Oblivion on January 19, 2009, 08:22:48 PM

I don't get why Sony fans are latching on to this dude of all the new characters Sony created. Hell, even that chick from Heavenly Sword (Nidoran was it?) would be more preferable to Nathan Drake.

Isn't that a Pokemon?

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #18 on:** January 19, 2009, 09:10:43 PM »

Quote from: archie4208 on January 19, 2009, 08:38:16 PM

Quote from: Oblivion on January 19, 2009, 08:22:48 PM
I don't get why Sony fans are latching on to this dude of all the new characters Sony created. Hell, even that chick from Heavenly Sword (Nidoran was it?) would be more preferable to Nathan Drake.

Isn't that a Pokemon?

Yes.

Crushed · « **Reply #19 on:** January 19, 2009, 09:16:26 PM »

Nidoran♀

Nidoran♂

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #20 on:** January 19, 2009, 09:21:53 PM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on January 19, 2009, 07:03:00 PM

"That Nathan Drake is really awesome."

"Who's Nathan Drake?"

"You don't know Nathan Drake? Dude, he's the guy from Uncharted."

"What's Uncharted?"

"A PS3 game."

"Goddamn you're a fucking nerd."

fixed

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #21 on:** January 19, 2009, 09:37:23 PM »

Quote from: Eel O'Brian on January 19, 2009, 09:21:53 PM

Quote from: Great Rumbler on January 19, 2009, 07:03:00 PM
"That Nathan Drake is really awesome."

"Who's Nathan Drake?"

"You don't know Nathan Drake? Dude, he's the guy from Uncharted."

"What's Uncharted?"

"A PS3 game."

"Goddamn you're a fucking nerd."

fixed

That's just not as subtle.

Oblivion · « **Reply #22 on:** January 19, 2009, 10:05:21 PM »

Quote from: archie4208 on January 19, 2009, 08:38:16 PM

Quote from: Oblivion on January 19, 2009, 08:22:48 PM
I don't get why Sony fans are latching on to this dude of all the new characters Sony created. Hell, even that chick from Heavenly Sword (Nidoran was it?) would be more preferable to Nathan Drake.

Isn't that a Pokemon?

That wasn't intentional. I really did forget the chick's name.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #23 on:** January 19, 2009, 10:11:23 PM »

nathan who

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #24 on:** January 19, 2009, 10:31:05 PM »

Nathan Drake is the change we need

tiesto · « **Reply #25 on:** January 19, 2009, 10:48:33 PM »

I thought "Sackboy" was the great white mascot hope for the Sonybots...?

WrikaWrek · « **Reply #26 on:** January 19, 2009, 10:51:05 PM »

Forget sackboy, that was ways ago.

It's all about the helghast now baby.

chronovore · « **Reply #27 on:** January 20, 2009, 09:34:36 PM »

Yeah, the idea that "Nathan Drake" is in the consciousness of videogamers, that he is representative of any kind of zeitgeist is showing standard Naughty Dog hubris. I'd say Jak & Daxter have more legitimate claim to that, after three entries in a platform series, and a subsequent kart racer to cap it off.

There are characters which were iconic after only one entry in a series. Master Chief was recognizable from the first game. Parappa the Rapper... um. Pac Man...?

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #28 on:** January 20, 2009, 10:42:45 PM »

they've been listening to web forums and dave halverson a little too much methinks

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