Greetings PlayStation.Blog! I’m the studio director of Playbrains, and I’m here today to announce the awesomesauce that is Sideway, a unique adventure platformer set in and around the oh-so-gritty streets of New York City. The characters and story have been birthed from a fantastic world created by the quasi-evil geniuses at Fuel Industries and W!ldbrain.
To that point, we are inviting folks to come to New York Comic Con on October 8th (at 2:15 in Room 1A21) where we will officially announce the title as a Sony Online Entertainment exclusive to the PlayStation Network. Yes, that means that I am announcing the announcement here, which I guess makes this a “pre-announcement” to you PlayStation.Blog readers!
We are in sooper-deep development at the moment (please send pizza and beer), which means that the belts are coming off and we’re settling into our coding chairs for winter in order to get things all sparkly for a 2011 launch. We’re not ready to spill the beans on some of the really cool features and unique gameplay elements in the game just yet, so until then, take a gander at some early concept pieces and composites from the game that should give you an idea of the world you will be tooling around in as an underground street artist in NYC. It will be an awesome game and we’re excited to be making it.
Come on over and follow us at Twitter.com/Playbrains if you want up-to-the minute news on concept art, development updates, and to learn what Canadian celebrities we are standing behind in grocery store lines.
see told ya!
Ye Gods.
^^ Page 6 Firsties!
…or secondsies, whichever floats your boat.
Lol here we are… @.@
So we are.
*cracks knuckles…awaits game discussion again…
Everyone wins again..I need coffee…
Can you get one for me too, please?
Black. Extra large. I’m not picky.
I have 4 platinums… But money restricts me from buying games, so my trophy count is kinda minimal. But I do alright xD
Trophy Level 9 55ish% last I checked
*polite golfclaps
Aww, dont you like caramel machiatos, with extra caramel, a hunt of lime, hold the whip cream?
I just threw up a little in my mouth.
Mmm… coffee does sound nice. I need extra sugar and cream.
No. it is forbidden.
see @255. Think pink bunnies…
How can you bring up xbla on the PS Blog?? Show some brand loyalty!! lol. But is your game a fighting platformer or just a straight platform/exploring only type?
Juuuust noting a comparable.
Definitely some combat, BUT I CAN SAY NO MORE AT THIS TIME.
There’s no such thing as “just” couch co-op (Scott’s reply to post #2) — I’ve played LBP with my kids on the same console a ton more than I ever played it online. Even with MNR’s online-central design, we play a fair amount of local splitscreen. Couch co-op is awesome! Run with it if you can!!
@2? That seems like so long ago…(I bet I had hair back then).
Yep, couch co-op is our fave, too. We’ll do what we can, I promise!
well hopefully you guys will make a demo, ill definitely check it out though when you can say more.
Trust me, I want to say more NOW! NOW! NOW!
Like f’rinstance, we have a feature where–
*puts gag back in mouth
*muffles*..thathhbe’er…*mumbles*
Can I get pink bunny coffee?
Yes. Yes, you may.
Off to a POWER LUNCH MEETING. I will check in again later in case this thread doesn’t mercifully end before then.
(HA!)
lol, later Scott. Don’t forget my friend request!!
*totally forgets
*then remembers
MM… Lunch. Imma make a yummy sammich in that case. Talk to you later Scott.
Mmm…sammies.
Add me if you want as well Scott. I hope it doesn’t but the bogus KZ3 post may stop it for a bit..although just another scam to get plus subs..LOL
*scribbles notes again
Scott Simpson is getting me so hot! Where do you live boy?
Have that effect on people.
Ottawa, Canada FTW!
Great job replying to everyone
Like this one?
YES, LIKE THIS ONE!
Mercifully end? We here are more intrigued to see if you’ll actually respond to every post presented. Expect this to carry on for months if you let it.
Awww yeah.
*cracks toe knuckles
IT. REMAINS. ON.
What Vagnar said ^
^^ what Simpson replied ^^
Oh my god…269 comments and 260 replies. These guys aren’t messing around. Can’t wait to hear more about this.
269 for 269, baby!
Apologies, but those silly meetings keep getting in the way of uberFast responses…
Stupid capitalism…
270…
Now what? Hmmm?
The thread dies with dignity?
No?
Well, alrighty, then…
HAHA.
No. :)
SON OF A…
you missed this message, now u have to gimme that game free :P
Lies!
Nothing gets by me…I am a modern-day Gump Worsley.
My god, it continued!? You guys worry me now. If you put the same effort into games, I’ll buy anything you throw at me!
Really?
*lets mind wander…
By the way, add PatchAdams2000 so I can stomp you at ModNation Racers.
^-Holy crap! I didn’t use BTW!
Wow. Non-abbreviated sentence fragments! Most impressive…
And…*noted!
It looks interesting. I’ll have to see more before I know if it’s a game I wish to purchase.
Anyway, the real reason I’m posting a comment is because I see you’re replying to every comment here and I didn’t want you to get bored. Seriously, kudos to you for taking the time to respond to every comment.
Oh, you and your “logic”.
FWIW, the game will more than stand on its own, or my name isn’t “Judy”*.
*- note: author’s name is not “Judy”**.
* – note to note: this should not be taken as a statement that the game will not stand on its own, but more that the author is losing his damn mind…
It is indeed props worthy.
Yup. Cool props, too.
Like those big chairs that look like a hand, or a reeeeally giant flyswatter.
Or a laser sword… ooh shiny!
Shiny…BUT DEADLY.
Always wear a helmet and knee pads when playing with deadly laser swords, kids!
Haha, My favorite DR2 weapon! That and the Defiler.
Don’t forget the DeathSpork(tm).
*- note to self: create game that uses a DeathSpork(tm)…
haha but now U missed this one, now i got an exclusive subscription to ur dev group and ill have every game limited edition for free :P
ssly if u answer me ill buy every game u guys do! even if it sux and its overpriced!.. oh wait
Mwahahaha…WE JUST DOUBLED THE PRICE THANKS TO YOU…*
SUCKER!
* – note: not true
Deathspork=Instadeath?
Needs more vomiting bunny.
How else are you going to get all the pink bile *and* tiny bunny chunks in the vomit?
That’s right…DeathSpork(tm).
Will the game also run, jump and skip rope not Judy?
If so then I’m in!
With enough training, dog treats and mental humiliation, the game will do anything you want…
You’re in!
DeathSpork is dangerously close to DeathSpank… expect a call from EA’s lawyers :P haha
Yes, but…no thong.
TOTALLY DIFFERENT.
No thong… YET
you mean xD
Ummmm…sure?
How about a DeathSpork and Tongs?
Now we’re talkin’!
*scribbles notes and readies an exec producer credit for the Duckman…
Yeah, I dunno where I was going with that either.
Off the pier, it would seem…
OMG, your still replying? You are a god, but watch out for Kratos! He has a thing about gods.
‘sok…I’m in tight with Athena.
Cool concept art. More platformers is fine by me, 2D or 3D.
Look forward to seeing more.
Thanks! You’ll gets more when we gots it, I promise…
@Scott
*takes breath* Oh good. Your safety ensures more replies! XD
Just remind me not to finish her sentences. She hates that.
Anythin’ 4 ya scott. God o’ replies. Master of insanely illrelevant replies.
(sorry but the last part had to be spoken)
Waffletoast.
Needs zombies. Everyone is doing zombies. Maybe pink vomiting bunny zombie.
Sorry, I’m drunk now.
Zombies in Hammer pants. Tres trendy!
@Scott
*facepalm
^of epic proportions
I have that effect on people….
So is it 2D or 3D?
Could be, yep.
Mmmm…
Waffletoast…
Sounds like a job for a set of DeathSpork and Tongs!
DUN DUN DUUUUUNNNNNNN!!!
shut up… it should be Deathongs!
Ha! gotya Scott now ur getting fired for not answering this post!
Ahhhh, Deathtongue. I miss Bill the Cat and Opus…
Lol I read this blog last night on my ps3 when it was only like 4 pages long. Scott, just for replying to everybody, you make me want to get this game seeing as it was made by epic people.
This reminded me of a similar person who replied to every comment on an older Ratchet and Clank: A4O post. =P
I’m also glad to say this is my first PsBlog comment (I think lol…), but I am sad to say this Scott…
In all the power of the Internet, we shall combo-break you eventually!
A random user-
Aerrow =P
Not gonna happen. You’re no Ivan Drago.
*stretches…
*gets second wind…
Glad to see the other ps bloggers kept you on your toes while I took a break :p
Yes, we will break you eventually scott :p
*snaps fingers
What. ever.
@ sdtarm
“Deathongs”
Do you mean?
Deathongs
DEA Thongs
Thongs worn by members of the Drug Enforcement Agency?
I think you do; and I think you know too much about the DEA’s dress code. Unless you’re an agent, in which case you’re revealing too much about the DEA’s dress code.
I will now be on the lookout for the telltale lines under their pants when I see them on the news now.
Thanks, guys.
The PS Blog readers seem to be mistaking kindness for weakness.
But you’re holding up strong Scott.
Kindness *is* weakness!
THIS! IS! PSBLAAAHHHHHHG!!!!
Wow… the comments/replies are going to break 300! Madness! I wonder how far we can ride this crazy train.
We’re going off the rails of this crazy train…
Hopefully this won’t become a full-fledge war with pink puking bunnies, right?
*laughter*
*unsure laughter*
*wonder*
As Professor Faulken knows, the best strategy for war with the pink bunny is not to play.