Infamous 2 in 2010?

[StereoMike]

http://www.joystiq.com/2010/02/10/pt...oming-in-2010/

The latest issue of PlayStation: The Official Magazine (detailing Crysis 2) has a seemingly innocent feature called "Second to None" in its news section. Promising "the scoop on three hugely anticipated sequels slated for 2010," the magazine details Batman: Arkham Asylum 2, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2, and inFamous 2.

Wait, what? If you didn't notice, one of these three games hasn't been officially announced. The magazine speculates that inFamous 2 will "[pick] up a significant time after the first game, offering a reshaped metropolis." A Sony representative shot down the magazine's report though, stating, "we do not comment on rumor or speculation."

While Sony remains hush about an inFamous sequel, it seems reasonable to assume that it's only a matter of time before the game comes to fruition. However, the 2010 date pegged by the magazine is likely speculation: The sequel to Batman: Arkham Asylum, while announced, hasn't been dated for a release this year. Would both Rocksteady and Sucker Punch be able to turn over sequels to their summer blockbusters just one year after they release? And most importantly, would gamers even want that?

[l.turner3]

I would definitely want an Infamous 2, and a Star wars Unleashed 2, I definitely wouldn't mind having those games here in the summer time.

[JonD7]

Not sure about 2010... already stressing as it is with so many titles being released early this year.

[SteelPen]

I see Infamous II in the spring of 2011!

[Maximus]

It seems unlikely, 2010 would only leave a gap of around 12-14 months between development. Given how much optimisation the engine could do with I find it hard to believe that SP would be able to satisfy Sony's requirements for a sequel that fast.

I would love to see InFamous 2, but it seems more likely that we'll get it in 2011 sometime. Killzone 3 will be the big release this Xmas, it should be pretty amazing as they are said to have 60fps working now with 720p native and increased texture detail.

I think a lot people love COD without realising why, the 60fps makes the experience super smooth even though the gameplay is pretty medoicre.

[Snake_XRS]

Originally Posted by Maximus

Killzone 3 will be the big release this Xmas, it should be pretty amazing as they are said to have 60fps working now with 720p native and increased texture detail.

Is this a sure thing or just speculation? I know GG are very hush-hush about their game's progression, but I haven't seen anything anywhere indicating K3 being 9 months away from release.

[saprano]

Im expecting InFamous 2, Resistance3, and a new Warhawk game to be announced at E3 for a fall release. But according to max no InFamous 2 this year.

[Maximus]

Development on their engine for Killzone 3 started in 2008. So it would be around 2 years in development.

[jono_0101]

hopefully i get a chance to play the first one before this comes out!

[Snake_XRS]

Originally Posted by Maximus

Development on their engine for Killzone 3 started in 2008. So it would be around 2 years in development.

Awesome, this news has totally made my day, thanks Max

[Darkhawk9587]

Dang, I hope not because with so many good games coming out recently, I have to carefully pick and choose what to buy! My poor wallet. That being said, I cannot wait for the sequel though.

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by saprano

Im expecting InFamous 2, Resistance3, and a new Warhawk game to be announced at E3 for a fall release. But according to max no InFamous 2 this year.

I'm not ruling it out, and it could definitely be announced, but release for 2010 seems highly unlikely. That's all.

I think Resistance 3 could be 2011, a lot of people within Sony were upset at how Insomniac tried to force Resistance 2 releasing in the more favourable Xmas window over Killzone 2 which would have benefited more in that window.

Starhawk should definitely be up for release this year, and hopefully some others like Agent, but we'll find out at E3.

[saprano]

Originally Posted by Maximus

I'm not ruling it out, and it could definitely be announced, but release for 2010 seems highly unlikely. That's all.

I think Resistance 3 could be 2011, a lot of people within Sony were upset at how Insomniac tried to force Resistance 2 releasing in the more favourable Xmas window over Killzone 2 which would have benefited more in that window.

Starhawk should definitely be up for release this year, and hopefully some others like Agent, but we'll find out at E3.

Funny, i thought sony was the one who rushed R2 out for a fall release to compete with gears of war2. And thats why, imo, it wasn't as good as the first one. Graphics included.

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by saprano

Funny, i thought sony was the one who rushed R2 out for a fall release to compete with gears of war2. And thats why, imo, it wasn't as good as the first one. Graphics included.

No, Sony didn't rush anything. They had a completed product in the form of Killzone 2 ready to release in November 2008. Insomniac rushed as they always seem to. 1 year development schedules were ok with PS2, but PS3 is more complex and needs extra time and you can see that Resistance 2 definitely suffered from lack of direction and polish both of which can be traced back to the 1 game a year insistence that Insomniac management have.

Sony let it slide because the games were so good, but now it seems as if Insomniac have been told to shape up or face the boot to multiplatform. Again, we'll see what happens at E3.

[Foggy]

Originally Posted by Redliner17k

I see Infamous II in the spring of 2011!

I think it's better there also

[cajmoyper]

I'd love all three of those but think they could do better on Infamous's graphics. I think we have enough games for the year so far anyways.

[supercutz]

2010 is too soon for a sequel of Batman or Infamous.

There are still a TON of people that have not played the first games yet and neither have hit GOTY/Platinum/Greatest Hits status w/ a lower price to get more people to enjoy both amazing games.

I really hope WB and Sony are smart enough not to rush sequels out just to capitalize on the success of the current title.

[Icemage]

Originally Posted by Maximus

No, Sony didn't rush anything. They had a completed product in the form of Killzone 2 ready to release in November 2008. Insomniac rushed as they always seem to. 1 year development schedules were ok with PS2, but PS3 is more complex and needs extra time and you can see that Resistance 2 definitely suffered from lack of direction and polish both of which can be traced back to the 1 game a year insistence that Insomniac management have.

Insomniac could definitely choose to slow down a bit and polish the Resistance games a bit more. Their Ratchet projects seem to be working just fine though - Crack in Time felt VERY solid and polished.

Sony let it slide because the games were so good, but now it seems as if Insomniac have been told to shape up or face the boot to multiplatform. Again, we'll see what happens at E3.

I think you're probably spot-on about inFamous 2 not being on that calendar this year. I've not heard any buzz about it from anyone internal to Sony even in passing, and if it were even vaguely close to completion I'm pretty sure I'd have picked up a hint somewhere - and you'd probably know better than I.

I'm curious about Sony's E3 plans this year - as things stand right now, the PS3 doesn't really have a solid winter lineup as far as exclusive games; spring is definitely going to belong to the PS3, but they definitely need to put some more coals on the fire by this summer.

I don't really think anyone wants to see Resistance 3 this year. Killzone 3 either. Last Guardian will be a nice surprise "at some point" but it's probably just as niche in its way as Heavy Rain. Gran Turismo 5 is probably going to do well if it doesn't get delayed heavily to add even more features.

So it begs the question of what Sony has up their sleeves; a lot of their studios have gone into "silent running" - maybe to gear some launch titles up for their motion controller, I don't know, but in any case I'm getting the distinct impression that quite a lot of the internal development at Sony has gone "into the lab".

[Maximus]

Originally Posted by Icemage

Insomniac could definitely choose to slow down a bit and polish the Resistance games a bit more. Their Ratchet projects seem to be working just fine though - Crack in Time felt VERY solid and polished.

ACiT is single player so it has a lot less to develop, especially considering how much MP R2 had in it. I think an extra 3-6 months and R2 would have taken it out of the crowded holiday season and Sony would have been able to market it properly and Insomniac could have fixed up the single player and got a decent level of polish.

I think you're probably spot-on about inFamous 2 not being on that calendar this year. I've not heard any buzz about it from anyone internal to Sony even in passing, and if it were even vaguely close to completion I'm pretty sure I'd have picked up a hint somewhere - and you'd probably know better than I.

I'm curious about Sony's E3 plans this year - as things stand right now, the PS3 doesn't really have a solid winter lineup as far as exclusive games; spring is definitely going to belong to the PS3, but they definitely need to put some more coals on the fire by this summer.

I don't really think anyone wants to see Resistance 3 this year. Killzone 3 either. Last Guardian will be a nice surprise "at some point" but it's probably just as niche in its way as Heavy Rain. Gran Turismo 5 is probably going to do well if it doesn't get delayed heavily to add even more features.

So it begs the question of what Sony has up their sleeves; a lot of their studios have gone into "silent running" - maybe to gear some launch titles up for their motion controller, I don't know, but in any case I'm getting the distinct impression that quite a lot of the internal development at Sony has gone "into the lab".

Arc, GT5, 3D, Killzone 3, Jaffe game...

[Sidewinder]

Originally Posted by Maximus

Arc, GT5, 3D, Killzone 3, Jaffe game...

and Colony Wars HD!? Please?