Author Topic: Two of the guys behind GOTY 2008 Dead Space have a new studio (Read 2482 times)

Bildi · « **on:** November 17, 2009, 06:50:52 PM »

Glen Schofield and Michael Condrey are heading up the new Sledgehammer games. I always had the impression their enthusiasm (along with the rest of their team) was a fundamental ingredient in the awesomeness of Dead Space.

http://kotaku.com/5406932/activision-announces-sledgehammer-games-new-home-to-ex+dead-space-leads

Downside is they are working on some existing Activision franchise and I can't think of any standout Activision franchises. They seem at their best when working on something original that really inspires them.

So I guess this is a thread about shitty Activision games.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #1 on:** November 17, 2009, 07:18:35 PM »

Call of Duty: Space Marine Warfare

you know you'll buy it

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iconoclast · « **Reply #2 on:** November 17, 2009, 07:20:28 PM »

Hopefully it's not something lame like James Bond.

archie4208 · « **Reply #3 on:** November 17, 2009, 07:26:09 PM »

Dead Hero: Modern Spacefare

demi · « **Reply #4 on:** November 17, 2009, 07:26:33 PM »

Quote from: Professor Prole on November 17, 2009, 07:18:35 PM

Call of Duty: Space Marine Warfare

you know you'll buy it

distinguished effete fellows

Will Eel complain about it?

Bildi · « **Reply #5 on:** November 17, 2009, 07:29:25 PM »

If it is some lame franchise maybe they can inject some life into it. I don't really have high hopes though.

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #6 on:** November 17, 2009, 07:49:01 PM »

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #7 on:** November 17, 2009, 08:04:17 PM »

Quote from: iconoclast on November 17, 2009, 07:20:28 PM

Hopefully it's not something lame like James Bond.

Haha, it probably is.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #8 on:** November 17, 2009, 08:04:27 PM »

Dead Space is one of my favorite games from this gen, so I'll be on the look out.

HyperZoneWasAwesome · « **Reply #9 on:** November 17, 2009, 08:27:49 PM »

a totally extreme current-gen River Raid would be pretty swank, but it ain't that.

I doubt its James Bond either, as development of that prolly started quite some time ago.

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #10 on:** November 17, 2009, 08:28:40 PM »

Quote from: Willco on November 17, 2009, 08:04:27 PM

Dead Space is one of my favorite games from this gen, so I'll be on the look out.

Samesies.

cool breeze · « **Reply #11 on:** November 17, 2009, 08:35:28 PM »

Quote from: AdmiralViscen on November 17, 2009, 08:04:17 PM

Quote from: iconoclast on November 17, 2009, 07:20:28 PM
Hopefully it's not something lame like James Bond.

Haha, it probably is.

Bizarre (PGR series, The Club, Blur) is doing James Bond. I'm a bit excited if it's focused on car chases.

Beezy · « **Reply #12 on:** November 17, 2009, 09:29:48 PM »

Mirror's Edge is GOTY 2008. Bitch.

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #13 on:** November 17, 2009, 09:57:06 PM »

Quote from: HyperZoneWasAwesome on November 17, 2009, 08:27:49 PM

a totally extreme current-gen River Raid would be pretty swank, but it ain't that.

I doubt its James Bond either, as development of that prolly started quite some time ago.

fuck that, port river raid directly. One of the few atari games that probably still plays fine.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #14 on:** November 17, 2009, 10:55:11 PM »

Quote from: Beezy on November 17, 2009, 09:29:48 PM

Mirror's Edge is GOTY 2008. Bitch.

I'm confused, you obviously meant to type "Fallout 3 is GOTY 2008. Bitch." there.

Bildi · « **Reply #15 on:** November 17, 2009, 11:03:40 PM »

Mirror's Edge and Fallout 3 are are in at least my top 5 of 2008 and worthy GOTY 2008 contenders. Bitches.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #16 on:** November 17, 2009, 11:03:51 PM »

Fallout 3 was easily GOTY.

demi · « **Reply #17 on:** November 17, 2009, 11:13:31 PM »

2008? Easy

Bebpo · « **Reply #18 on:** November 17, 2009, 11:50:33 PM »

I thought the Dead Space team was making Dante's Inferno -> DS2?

BlackMage · « **Reply #19 on:** November 18, 2009, 12:04:30 AM »

MECH WARRIOR!!!!

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #20 on:** November 18, 2009, 12:34:35 AM »

Quote from: Bebpo on November 17, 2009, 11:50:33 PM

I thought the Dead Space team was making Dante's Inferno -> DS2

Actually, most of the Dead Space team is still tied up with Dead Space. Dante's Inferno has a separate team that just happens to include some team members from the Dead Space dev team.

These guys were pretty instrumental, so it remains to be seen how Dead Space 2 will ever shape up.

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #21 on:** November 18, 2009, 12:36:47 AM »

There was a job posting recently for an "online level designer" for Dead Space 2. Shoe-horned multiplayer. $:-\$ I just hope it's not co-op shoe-horned into the single player. Dead Space's creepy atmosphere would lose a lot of its impact with two people.

demi · « **Reply #22 on:** November 18, 2009, 12:39:14 AM »

But damn would it be fun. RE5 is great co-op.

iconoclast · « **Reply #23 on:** November 18, 2009, 12:41:29 AM »

Quote from: Bebpo on November 17, 2009, 11:50:33 PM

I thought the Dead Space team was making Dante's Inferno -> DS2?

Just like Team Ninja will be making Ninja Gaiden 3 -> DoA5.

Actually Visceral probably still has most of the core team intact. But still.

Bebpo · « **Reply #24 on:** November 18, 2009, 12:43:40 AM »

Quote from: Willco on November 18, 2009, 12:34:35 AM

Quote from: Bebpo on November 17, 2009, 11:50:33 PM
I thought the Dead Space team was making Dante's Inferno -> DS2

Actually, most of the Dead Space team is still tied up with Dead Space. Dante's Inferno has a separate team that just happens to include some team members from the Dead Space dev team.

These guys were pretty instrumental, so it remains to be seen how Dead Space 2 will ever shape up.

Uh oh. I pre-ordered Dante's Inferno because I figured if it was the Dead Space team it must be good despite the distinguished mentally-challenged boob spiders and shit in the trailers.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #25 on:** November 18, 2009, 12:47:02 AM »

I think it still looks promising, and Visceral could become a good developer, but I think it would be just as disingenuous of me to say that the next Castlevania is going to be amazing because it's being produced by Kojima.

... although there are some that will count that as a strike against the game.

demi · « **Reply #26 on:** November 18, 2009, 12:48:14 AM »

Dead Space Extraction > Dead Space

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #27 on:** November 18, 2009, 12:48:43 AM »

That is a lie.

MCD · « **Reply #28 on:** November 18, 2009, 12:49:26 AM »

on railshooter > fetchquest

sounds about right.

demi · « **Reply #29 on:** November 18, 2009, 12:50:08 AM »

Confirmed

Bebpo · « **Reply #30 on:** November 18, 2009, 12:55:39 AM »

eh, I'll play extraction someday. Seems neat but Dead Space was badass. Zero G jumping was awesome. Walking outside the ship with no air was awesome. Meteor shooter mini-game was not awesome.

MCD · « **Reply #31 on:** November 18, 2009, 12:57:22 AM »

let me zero jump and solve this shitty puzzle OH FUCK THIS distinguished mentally-challenged MEDUSA I AM TRYING TO CONCENTRATE HERE ASSHOLES

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #32 on:** November 18, 2009, 01:12:45 AM »

Quote from: demi on November 18, 2009, 12:39:14 AM

But damn would it be fun. RE5 is great co-op.

Eh. It just doesn't fit in Dead Space in my head for some reason. Not that RE5 wasn't super fun.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #33 on:** November 18, 2009, 02:11:18 AM »

Quote from: Willco on November 18, 2009, 12:47:02 AM

I think it still looks promising, and Visceral could become a good developer, but I think it would be just as disingenuous of me to say that the next Castlevania is going to be amazing because it's being produced by Kojima.

... although there are some that will count that as a strike against the game.

*raises hand* Present! When was the last time Kojima made an actual good GAME? He needs someone to rein him in and beat him mercilessly; unfortunately we'll probably end up with a "Castlevania" with an awesome first hour or so and the rest of it will be 80% cutscenes and chatter droning on about the nature of vampirism. Also, Dracula will be gay.

Beezy · « **Reply #34 on:** November 18, 2009, 02:16:49 AM »

Quote from: The Card Cheat on November 18, 2009, 02:11:18 AM

*raises hand* Present! When was the last time Kojima made an actual good GAME?

MGS3

cool breeze · « **Reply #35 on:** November 18, 2009, 02:18:10 AM »

Quote

80% cutscenes and chatter droning on about the nature of vampirism

ferrarimanf355 · « **Reply #36 on:** November 19, 2009, 07:45:04 PM »

I'll be honest, when I heard that the studio's name was Sledgehammer Games, this was the first thing I thought of.
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Author Topic: Two of the guys behind GOTY 2008 Dead Space have a new studio (Read 2482 times)