WOW, Seriously this is out of the blue, one of the most respected Sony Studios around, I seriously am shocked at this, Studio Liverpool is closed down yet Studio London with Wonderbook gets to stay??
Sony has given us a formal statement confirming the closure. 'As part of SCE Worldwide Studios, we do regular reviews to ensure that the resources we have can create and produce high quality, innovative and commercially viable projects in an increasingly competitive market place.
'As part of this process, we have reviewed and assessed all current and planned projects for the short and medium term and have decided to make some changes to our European Studios. It has been decided that Liverpool Studio should be closed. Liverpool Studio has been an important part of SCE Worldwide Studios since the outset of PlayStation, and have contributed greatly to PlayStation over the years. Everyone connected with Liverpool Studio, past and present, can be very proud of their achievements.
'However, it was felt that by focusing our investment plans on other Studios that are currently working on exciting new projects, we would be in a stronger position to offer the best possible content for our consumers. Our Liverpool Facility will continue to operate, housing a number of other vital WWS!E and SCEE Departments. This should not take anything away from the great work WWS are doing and the incredible games and services that we have made, and continue to make.'
Sony official statement on the matter.
It's all do with restructure of SONY it's self. As we all know Sony have not done to well recently, . Even the gaming department is starting to sturggle. and It's most likely not going to be last closure we sadly see.
the makers of Wipeout. what a stupid move. Wipeout is the sole reason that the Playstation brand even exists!
Final Fantasy VII
Metal Gear Solid
Crash Bandicoot
Resident Evil
Silent hill
Tomb Raider
and many many others made the playstation what it is, most conversations about the best ps1 game/ game that made PS1 include only two games Final Fantasy VII or Metal gear solid
In fact pretty much none of my friends care about Wipeout and they have been gaming since before the PS1, so in conclusion that is a pretty big over reaction
Still being from liverpool it is sad news that the local game studio has closed down, would of been interesting to see more of the PS4 games they were making
it's not an over-reaction at all. i wasn't talking about the PS1's best game. Wipeout is what made Playstation (and gaming) cool. non-gamers bought PS1 based on playing Wipeout in clubs/festivals etc'. Wipeout was the moment gaming went mainstream. that was my point.
Sony purposefully marketed Wipeout to non gamers. i don't particularly care about the opinions of your friends to know what i say was a fact at the time, back in 95/96.
it's not an over-reaction at all. i wasn't talking about the PS1's best game. Wipeout is what made Playstation (and gaming) cool. non-gamers bought PS1 based on playing Wipeout in clubs/festivals etc'. Wipeout was the moment gaming went mainstream. that was my point.
Sony purposefully marketed Wipeout to non gamers. i don't particularly care about the opinions of your friends to know what i say was a fact at the time, back in 95/96.
100% bang on, well said.
One thing the games industry has shown us time and again is that nobody, whether they be developer, publisher, or platform holder, is safe.
I hope no one minds this, but seeing as it's kind of a special occasion, I went back and dug through my old archives and found an old promo disc from Psygnosis and Future Publishing from 1995! I'll be seeding it for a while so if you want to check out a few old PS1 promo things, then grab the link: http://www.sendspace.com/file/z4kzch
I hope no one minds this, but seeing as it's kind of a special occasion, I went back and dug through my old archives and found an old promo disc from Psygnosis and Future Publishing from 1995! I'll be seeding it for a while so if you want to check out a few old PS1 promo things, then grab the link: http://www.sendspace.com/file/z4kzch
What does this contain, well:
Note that the V-CD light show on this disc is a special Psygnosis themed version
I think I still have that disc in my garage. I'll have to dig it out. They were exciting times.
I hope no one minds this, but seeing as it's kind of a special occasion, I went back and dug through my old archives and found an old promo disc from Psygnosis and Future Publishing from 1995! I'll be seeding it for a while so if you want to check out a few old PS1 promo things, then grab the link: http://www.sendspace.com/file/z4kzch
What does this contain, well:
Note that the V-CD light show on this disc is a special Psygnosis themed version
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Sony official statement on the matter.
It's all do with restructure of SONY it's self. As we all know Sony have not done to well recently, . Even the gaming department is starting to sturggle. and It's most likely not going to be last closure we sadly see.
Final Fantasy VII
Metal Gear Solid
Crash Bandicoot
Resident Evil
Silent hill
Tomb Raider
and many many others made the playstation what it is, most conversations about the best ps1 game/ game that made PS1 include only two games Final Fantasy VII or Metal gear solid
In fact pretty much none of my friends care about Wipeout and they have been gaming since before the PS1, so in conclusion that is a pretty big over reaction
Still being from liverpool it is sad news that the local game studio has closed down, would of been interesting to see more of the PS4 games they were making
Sony purposefully marketed Wipeout to non gamers. i don't particularly care about the opinions of your friends to know what i say was a fact at the time, back in 95/96.
100% bang on, well said.
One thing the games industry has shown us time and again is that nobody, whether they be developer, publisher, or platform holder, is safe.
What does this contain, well:
Note that the V-CD light show on this disc is a special Psygnosis themed version
I think I still have that disc in my garage. I'll have to dig it out. They were exciting times.
Uploaded here instead: http://www.multiupload.co.uk/2IDHMNEMMO
It seems a new studio, Firesprite, has been born from the ashes of Sony Liverpool / Psygnosis.
They are an independent developer, but have already worked with Sony on the PS4's Playroom.
Their first title will be announced soon.
Who knows, maybe a next-gen WipEout could happen.
http://m.uk.ign.com/articles/2013/12/05/firesprite-sonys-studio-liverpool-lives-again