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Nathan Drake

**Nathan "Nate" Drake** is a fictional character who serves as the main protagonist of the *Uncharted* franchise of action-adventure video games by Naughty Dog and Sony Interactive Entertainment. The character was created by *Uncharted* creator and writer Amy Henning, and is primarily portrayed by voice actor Nolan North.

Within the *Uncharted* franchise, Nate is presented as a self-proclaimed descendant of English explorer Sir Francis Drake, whose expeditions have inspired Nate to become a treasure hunter and explorer. The character debuted in 2007's *Uncharted: Drake's Fortune*, which chronicled his hunt for Sir Drake's final adventure as well as his first adventure with his main love interest Elena Fisher. The character subsequently returned for 2009's *Uncharted 2: Among Thieves* and 2011's *Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception*, which further refined his personality and explored his background. Nate returned to lead 2016's *Uncharted 4: A Thief's End*, which chronicles his final adventure as a treasure hunter. Outside of the main tetralogy, Nate has appeared in spin-off titles such as 2011's *Uncharted: Golden Abyss* and in crossover titles such as *PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale*.

Nathan Drake was developed by Naughty Dog with influences from daredevil Johnny Knoxville and actor Harrison Ford, as well as various heroes from 1930s pulp magazines, novels and adventure films. He was given an everyman personality and casual clothing to make him more relatable and human to the player, with additional focus on detailing his moves and actions to make him feel more believable and realistic. Drake's actor North also influenced the character's dialogue through ad-libbing.

The character of Drake was met with highly positive reactions from gaming press and North's performance was acclaimed. Critics focused on his personality, relationships, character development and sex appeal, with many finding him likable and believable. The character also faced some criticism, mainly on Drake's lack of reaction to the violence and death he experiences. The character's popularity saw Nate appearing in other forms of media, including in a feature film, in which he was portrayed by Tom Holland.
Zipper Interactive

**Zipper Interactive** was an American game developer located in Redmond, Washington. Founded in 1995 by Jim Bosler and Brian Soderberg, and was acquired by Sony Computer Entertainment in 2006, becoming part of Worldwide Studios until its closure in 2012. Zipper was best known for the *SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs* series and *MAG*.

Zipper's early titles prior to its association with Sony were released exclusively on personal computers and were distributed by a variety of publishers including Electronic Arts and Microsoft. With the release of the PlayStation 2, Zipper collaborated with Sony on *SOCOM*, one of the earliest games to use the console's online attributes.

The success of *SOCOM* launched a franchise that saw several sequels and spin-offs; following 2005's *SOCOM 3*, Zipper was acquired by Sony and continued working under its operations. However, the studio struggled to find similar success during the PlayStation 3 era, and the studio was reassigned to work on the PlayStation Vita.

In March 2012, Zipper Interactive was shut down by Sony following lay-offs. At the time of its closure, the studio had about 80 employees.
Syphon Filter (series)

***Syphon Filter*** is a series of third-person shooter video games created and developed by Bend Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment and its now-defunct subsidiary 989 Studios for the PlayStation console line.

Much of the series' exploits follow protagonist Gabriel Logan and his partner Lian Xing as the duo and their allies fight to stop the distribution and usage of the eponymous Syphon Filter, a powerful and mysterious biological weapon that drives much of the early games' storylines. Gameplay within the series primarily focuses on third-person shooting segments as well as stealth.

*Syphon Filter* was conceived when 989 Studios approached Bend Studio (then known as Eidetic) with a one-page pitch for a spy game; despite the studio's inexperience and development difficulties that caused the title to be nearly cancelled, the first game was released to critical acclaim and strong sales. Bend Studio released several games throughout the next decade, culminating the narrative with 2007's *Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow*. Critical response to the series has been largely positive, with most games being critically well-received.

## Games

### Mainline titles

* *Syphon Filter* (1999)
* *Syphon Filter 2* (2000)
* *Syphon Filter 3* (2001)
* *Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror* (2005)
* *Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow* (2007)

### Spin-off titles

* *Syphon Filter: The Omega Strain* (2004)
* *Syphon Filter: Combat Ops* (2007)
Until Dawn

Cover art, featuring the game's eight protagonists and alluding to its permanent death mechanics

### Director

Will Byles
Nik Bowen

### Writer

Larry Fessenden
Graham Reznick

### Release

NA: 25 August 2015
PAL: 26 August 2015
UK: 28 August 2015

### Mode(s)

Single-player

***Until Dawn*** is a 2015 adventure video game developed by Supermassive Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 4.

The story of *Until Dawn* has players assume the role of eight young adults who reunite on Blackwood Mountain one year after a tragic incident; during the reunion, the group finds themselves in danger from unknown threats, with the player's decisions determining the characters' fates. All playable characters can survive or die throughout the game. Player decisions are informed by a butterfly effect system.

*Until Dawn* underwent a lengthy development process, originally envisioned as a PlayStation Move-focused title for the PlayStation 3. Supermassive eventually shifted development to the PlayStation 4, which led to removal of the motion controls and usage of Guerrilla Games' Decima engine. The story was intended to evoke slasher films, and the development team took inspiration from various works of horror fiction and video games. It was officially announced at Gamescom 2012.

Despite lack of marketing push from Sony, *Until Dawn* received generally favorable reviews and exceeded sales expectations. Critics praised the visuals, performances, branching story choices and worldbuilding, though they found fault within the game's controls and predictability. The game was nominated for several end-year accolades, winning Best Original Property at the 13th British Academy Games Awards. Supermassive followed with a spin-off *Until Dawn: Rush of Blood*, and a prequel, *The Inpatient*.
Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow

International cover art

***Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow*** is a 2007 third-person shooter stealth video game developed by Bend Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation Portable. A PlayStation 2 port was released in 2010. It is the sequel to 2006's *Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror*, and the final installment in the *Syphon Filter* series.

For the development of *Logan's Shadow*, director John Garvin wanted to bring in a new scriptwriter to develop the story with him, with Bend Studio hiring comic book writer Greg Rucka.

*Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow* received positive reviews upon release. It was praised for its visuals, narrative, multiplayer modes and stealth gameplay, though it also received some polarized comments on its expanded control scheme.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peP91zN0YLU&ab\_channel=Austin532
Syphon Filter (video game)

North American cover

***Syphon Filter*** is a 1999 third-person shooter/stealth video game developed by Eidetic and published by Sony Computer Entertainment's 989 Studios for the PlayStation. It is the first game in the *Syphon Filter* series.

*Syphon Filter* follows American special forces agent Gabriel Logan, as he and his partner Lian Xing investigate a German terrorist whose operations are linked to the titular substance: a deadly virus that can be programmed to target specific groups of people. *Syphon Filter* is a third-person shooter-stealth video game, in which players control Logan. Logan has an access to a variety of various weapons for both direct combat situations and stealthy tactics. Levels allow the players to choose their approach, while several of them impose stealth-based challenges.

For the development of *Syphon Filter*, Eidetic was approached by a producer of 989 Studios with a one-page synopsis of the future product; *Syphon Filter* was "just a name" at the time the original pitch was offered. Eidetic faced challenges due to the studio's lack of experience with realistic-looking shooters, and the game was almost cancelled several times before release. The story and development radically changed with the hiring of John Garvin, who served as the game's creative director, lead artist and writer.

Despite its turbulent development cycle, *Syphon Filter* was released to critical acclaim. Reviews praised it for the visuals, artificial intelligence and the blending of action and stealth mechanics, though it received some criticism for performance issues; it was favorably compared to Kojima Productions' *Metal Gear Solid*. *Syphon Filter* enjoyed strong sales, with over 900,000 copies sold by July 1999. It was followed by 2000's *Syphon Filter 2*.

*Syphon Filter* saw subsequent releases for Sony's PlayStation Network services for the PlayStation Portable and PlayStation 3. In October 2022, the game was digitally released for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 as part of PlayStation Plus' Premium tier.

## Reception

### Sales

By July 9, 1999, *Syphon Filter* sold over 900,000 copies in North American markets.

## References

1. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/19991128221639/http://www.989studios.com/pages/corporate/press\_archives/press\_syphon\_europe.html
Uncharted: Golden Abyss

North American boxart, depicting protagonist Nathan Drake

***Uncharted: Golden Abyss*** is a 2011 action-adventure third-person shooter video game developed by Bend Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation Vita. It is part of the *Uncharted* series and its first spin-off title, and the first title not to be developed by series creator Naughty Dog, which acted as supervisor.

*Uncharted: Golden Abyss* follows series protagonist Nathan Drake as he becomes involved in a quest to find the lost city of Quivira; in his quest, he is joined by his long-time friend and mentor Victor Sullivan and archeologist Marissa Chase, while opposing both a former associate and a disgraced dictator. The game takes place prior to the events of 2007's *Uncharted: Drake's Fortune*, though it was stated to be a standalone adventure. *Golden Abyss* retains much of the *Uncharted* series design, incorporating third-person shooter, stealth and platform mechanics as well as puzzle solving. As Drake, players can use a variety of firearms as well as melee combat to dispatch enemies and progress through the campaign. As a PlayStation Vita title, *Golden Abyss* utilizes the system's touch and gyro controls to its combat and puzzle scenarios.

Development on *Golden Abyss* began on a conceptual level in 2008. Sony tasked Bend Studio with developing an *Uncharted* title for their then-upcoming PlayStation Vita. Bend worked closely with Naughty Dog, who oversaw the entire project, served as a story consultant and shared game assets and technology with Bend Studio. The game's early development was done primarily on a PlayStation 3 hardware due to the Vita's changing specifications for much of the game's production.

*Uncharted: Golden Abyss* received generally positive reviews upon release, with critics favorably comparing the title's quality to a home console title. Additional praise was directed at the production values, audio and faithfulness to the *Uncharted* series, while criticism was directed at faults with the touch controls and quality of the writing in comparison to previous games. Following its release, Bend developed a spin-off title, *Uncharted: Fight for Fortune*.
The Legend of Dragoon

***The Legend of Dragoon*** is a 1999 Japanese role-playing videogame developed by SCE Japan Studio and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation console. The game was originally released in Japan, and saw releases in the United States and Europe in 2000 and 2001, respectively. In 2012, it was released on the PlayStation 3.

Set in the high fantasy setting of Endiness, *The Legend of Dragoon* follows the quest of Dart Feld to avenge the death of his parents and the destruction of his village by a creature called the Black Monster. In his quest, Dart eventually leads a group of warriors who join his fight. The game has a turn-based combat system with real-time elements known as "additions", which increase attack damage. All playable characters have access to the titular 'Dragoon' form, which boost their capabilities during combat.

*The Legend of Dragoon* started development in 1996 under the production of a small crew. As development continued, SCE Japan assembled a team of over 100 developers and the game's budget increased to $16 million, which was considered a very large budget for a game at the time. During the development, core ideas for *The Legend of Dragoon* revolved around player immersion, realism and cinematic quality. The game's cinematic cutscenes were created by fellow internal Sony-owned studio, Polyphony Digital.

*The Legend of Dragoon* received mixed-to-positive reviews upon its release, with general consensus being that while the game was solid, it was lacking in comparison to other role-playing titles on the PS1. Critics were generally split on the combat system and criticized its lack of originality, but praised the art design, visuals, soundtrack and scale. Despite mixed reviews, the game was a commercial success and developed a cult status, selling over one million copies.

## Future

According to Shuhei Yoshida, a sequel to *The Legend of Dragoon* began pre-production at Japan Studio after the release of the first game, but was cancelled at some point after Yoshida left the studio over unknown circumstances.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.ign.com/articles/2012/04/11/sony-reveals-cancelled-legend-of-dragoon-sequel
Twisted Metal (1995 video game)

***Twisted Metal*** is a 1995 vehicular combat video game developed by Sony Interactive Studios America and SingleTrac and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation. A PC port was published by Sony Music Entertainment Japan in 1996, exclusively in Japan. Since 2007, it saw subsequent re-releases via PlayStation's digital store, on PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. It is the first installment of the *Twisted Metal* series.

The premise of *Twisted Metal* revolves around the eponymous competition in which several drivers face each other off in modified and weaponized vehicles, with the victor promised a wish from Twisted Metal's organizer, Calypso. The player can choose from twelve different vehicles with their own appearances, weapons and abilities. In addition to a single-player campaign, *Twisted Metal* also includes a Duel Mode in which two players can compete against each other.

*Twisted Metal* was among the earliest projects of SingleTrac, a studio co-founded by eventual series creator David Jaffe, who was appointed by Sony as project lead. Sony granted SingleTrac a deadline of 12 months to develop two games, with the other being *Warhawk*. Both titles were originally conceived as one game, eventually splitting with *Twisted Metal* being worked on under the codename "Firestorm". Alongside its sister game, *Twisted Metal* was one of the first games Sony published for the PlayStation's western debut.

Upon release, *Twisted Metal* received mixed-to-positive reviews. It was praised for its vehicle variety, open-ended level design, fast-paced action segments and entertainment value, though it was also criticized for its subpar graphics, short length and lack of polish. A commercial success, *Twisted Metal* eventually sold over 1 million copies in North America. Favorable response to the game led to a series of sequels and successor games, beginning with 1996's *Twisted Metal 2*.
Tearaway

***Tearaway*** is a 2013 platform video game developed by Media Molecule and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation Vita.

*Tearaway* was designed to utilize most of the PlayStation Vita's features, including the system's camera, rear touch panel and touchscreen; those mechanics are implanted into the game's platform gameplay and level design. The game is presented from a third-person camera and follows the player's selected character - either the male Iota or female Atoi - as they are enlisted in a plan to create a new story for the fictional world of ValleyFold.

Early development referred to the game as *Sandpit*, and Media Molecule originally considered free-roam gameplay using reali-life environments of Britain before settling on its final version. *Tearaway* was officially announced at Gamescom 2012.

*Tearaway* received positive reviews. It was praised for its presentation, art direction, narrative, utilization of the Vita's hardware and originality, while criticism was pointed at its short length and controls. It went on to be nominated for and win several end-year accolades, including eight nominations and three awards at the 10th British Academy Games Awards. An enhanced remake titled *Tearaway Unfolded* was released for the PlayStation 4 in 2015.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.mediamolecule.com/blog/article/17\_facts\_about\_the\_making\_of\_tearaway\_that\_will\_blow\_your\_mind
Warhawk (series)

***Warhawk*** is a series of multiplayer-centric shooter video games owned and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, originally created and developed by SingleTrac before being succeeded by the likes of Incognito Entertainment and LightBox Interactive.

The series debuted in 1995 with the eponymous first title. A high-definition remake was released in 2007 and focused solely on multiplayer gameplay. A third title, *Starhawk*, was released in 2012 as a spiritual successor to the previous game, featuring similar gameplay concepts and themes. All three titles were developed by different studios that contained staff members who worked on all titles.

The *Warhawk* series received positive reception for its graphical attributes and multiplayer modes, though reception towards the games' treatment of single-player gameplay was criticized.

## Games

* *Warhawk* (1995)
* *Warhawk* (2007)
* *Starhawk* (2012)
Supermassive Games

**Supermassive Games** is a British game development studio based in Guildford, Surrey. It was founded in 2008 and employs over 200 employees. From its inception until 2018, the studio worked almost exclusively with Sony Interactive Entertainment.

From 2008 until 2013, Supermassive Games primarily worked on making post-launch downloadable content for Media Molecule's *LittleBigPlanet* series, projects it shared with other third-party parties such as Fireproof Studios and Tarsier Studios. It was also the main developer for the *Start the Party* duology of augmented reality games.

The studio received more notable recognition for its 2015 hit *Until Dawn*, which proved to be both a critical and commercial success. Afterwards they developed two follow-ups, 2016's *Until Dawn: Rush of Blood* and 2018's *The Impatient*.

## Games developed

### Additional work

 *Killzone Shadow Fall* | 2013 | PlayStation 4 | Additional development
Super Stardust HD

***Super Stardust HD*** is a 2007 shoot 'em up video game developed by Housemarque and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. It was first released for the PlayStation 3, and since then has been re-released for the PlayStation Portable and PlayStation 4. It is part of Housemarque's *Stardust* game series, and the first installment in a revival of the series published by Sony.

In *Super Stardust HD*, an enhanced remake of Housemarque's 1994 video game *Super Stardust*, the player takes control of a spaceship pilot who has to eliminate incoming asteroids and enemy spaceships approaching their spacecraft. In arcade mode, players have to protect five planets from hostile encounters, with each planet level being comprised of five phases; the pilot can upgrade their equipment and weapons throughout the game. *Super Stardust HD* contains both a single-player and cooperative multiplayer mode.

*Super Stardust HD* was released to generally positive reviews from gaming publications, who considered the title to be among the best downloadable games at the time of its release. Praise was directed at its visuals, controls and value, though it also attracted criticism at its difficulty and complexity. It enjoyed commercial success with over 400,000 copies sold by 2010. A follow-up, *Super Stardust Delta*, was released in 2012.

Housemarque and Sony re-released the game several times. ***Super Stardust Portable*** was released for the PlayStation Portable in 2008; it received generally mixed reviews for its controls and lack of significant additions over its original version. ***Super Stardust Ultra*** was released for the PlayStation 4 in 2015 ; it received generally favorable reviews for its core gameplay and content, but drew some criticism for its aging design. The game also received a companion virtual reality game, ***Super Stardust VR***, for the PlayStation VR; it received mixed reviews with criticism towards its visuals and the integration of the VR headset.
Crash Team Racing

North American box art

**Crash Team Racing** is a 1999 racing video game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. It is part of the *Crash Bandicoot* series, and the final *Crash Bandicoot* game to be developed by original developer Naughty Dog.

*Crash Bandicoot* follows the adventures of the title character, a genetically-enhanced eastern barred bandicoot created by the evil Doctor Neo Cortex. In *Crash Team Racing*, Crash and his allies must participate in a sequence of races to stop the egomaniacal Nitros Oxide from destroying the world. Unlike previous titles which were platform adventure games, *Crash Team Racing* focuses on racing through various tracks against other characters. Players can pick between fifteen characters as their driver, and obtain various power ups for speed or offense throughout the race. A key mechanic is the power slide, which allows players to fill their boost meter.

Development began in early 1999 and lasted only eight months with a budget of $2.4 million, the highest for a *Crash* game at the time. It was the final game Naughty Dog worked on within the *Crash Bandicoot* franchise before moving unto *Jak and Daxter*, and Sony's second-to-last *Crash* title before their contract with Universal Interactive ended. It is also notably the first Naughty Dog game involving Bruce Straley, who would serve as game director on several titles from the studio.

*Crash Team Racing* was critically acclaimed on release, with critics praising the game's controls, visuals and multiplayer mode, though several publications agreed that the game failed to innovate the genre and cited the audio as a notable issue. The game was commercially successful, selling over 2 million copies.
The Last of Us (franchise)

***The Last of Us*** is a video game series and a media franchise centered around horror-themed third-person shooter video games developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The series was created by Naughty Dog creative heads Neil Druckmann and Bruce Starley, and is released on Sony's PlayStation consoles as well as on personal computers.

The setting of *The Last of Us* takes place in a post-apocalyptic United States, twenty years after social structure fell due to a deadly pandemic caused by a mutated fungi infection. Called the Infected, victims of the fungi become feral sound-based creatures akin to zombies as the fungal growth spreads through their bodies. Gameplay focuses on cover-based shooting mechanics, stealth, crafting and survival-horror from a third-person perspective, with combat scenarios focusing on both human enemies such as other survivors and groups or the Infected.

The series debuted with 2013's *The Last of Us*, which introduced the characters of Ellie and Joel and their journey across the United States. A sequel, *The Last of Us Part II*, was released in 2020. A third, multiplayer-focused installment was in development until its cancellation in 2023. Outside of video games, the series also expanded into other forms of media, including a prequel comic series, a board game and a television adaptation co-created by Druckmann.

*The Last of Us* received critical acclaim since its debut, and is seen as an example of art in video games for its storytelling and characterization, though it has also generated controversy with its second installment for some of its thematic exploration and narrative decisions. The series, alongside *Uncharted*, has been cited as responsible for Naughty Dog's rise as a prominent game developer. The series proved to be commercially successful, selling over 37 million copies by December 2022.

## Games

* *The Last of Us* (2013)
	+ *The Last of Us: Left Behind* (2014)
* *The Last of Us Part II* (2020)

### Rereleases

* *The Last of Us Remastered* (2014) - remaster of *The Last of Us*
* *The Last of Us Part I* (2022) - remake of *The Last of Us* and *Left Behind*
* *The Last of Us Part II: Remastered* (2024) - remaster of *The Last of Us Part II*

## Reception

* *The Last of Us* - 95/100
* *The Last of Us Part II* - 93/100
* *The Last of Us Part I* - 88/100
Uncharted (film)

Theatrical poster

***Uncharted*** is a 2022 American action-adventure film directed by Ruben Fleischer, based on the game series of the same name that was developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It stars Tom Holland as Nathan "Nate" Drake, Mark Wahlberg as Victor "Sully" Sullivan and Sophia Ali as Chloe Frazer, with Tati Gabrielle and Antonio Banderas in supporting roles, original to the film adaptation's plot. In the film, Nate is recruited by Sully to locate the treasure of the Magellan expedition, while two compete against a corrupt billionaire and a mercenary leader.

Development on an *Uncharted* film adaptation began in 2008, following the release of *Uncharted: Drake's Fortune* (2007), with Avi Arad as producer working alongside Sony Computer Entertainment's sister company Sony Pictures Entertainment. It entered development hell that saw several changes in directors, screenwriters and actors until Holland was cast as Nathan Drake in May 2017. Fleischer was hired to direct the movie in early 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, filming was halted for four months until it was resumed in July 2020 and concluded in October of that year. Plot elements were inspired by Naughty Dog's final full-sized title in the series, 2016's *Uncharted 4: A Thief's End*.

Sony originally intended *Uncharted* to release on December 18, 2020, but due to the pandemic the film was delayed two times until February 2022; its release was accompanied by *Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection*, a remastered compilation which included *A Thief's End* and its expansion pack *Uncharted: The Lost Legacy*. *Uncharted* received mixed reviews from film critics, who criticized the screenplay, characterization, editing and lack of originality in comparison to other action-adventure films, although the action sequences and Holland's performance received praise; critics familiar with the video games found *Uncharted* to be a lacking adaptation. It was a commercial success, grossing $401.7 million against a budget of $120 million.
Wolverine

***Marvel's Wolverine*** (also referred to as ***Wolverine PS5***) is an upcoming action video game developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment for the PlayStation 5. Based on the comic book character by the same name, *Wolverine* is a spin-off to Insomniac's *Spider-Man* series, and is set in the same universe.

*Wolverine* is the second Marvel Comics property to be developed by Insomniac Games after *Spider-Man*. Development on *Wolverine* is headed by directors Brian Horton and Cameron Christian, who previously worked together as the creative director and lead designer of 2020's *Spider-Man: Miles Morales*. *Wolverine* was announced in September 2021, alongside its sister-game *Spider-Man 2* (2023). In December 2023, *Wolverine* was the subject as a massive data leak suffered by Insomniac.

## Release

*Wolverine* was announced by Sony and Insomniac during the PlayStation Showcase presentation, in September 2021. In December 2023, the story outline and script, footage, concept art and development progress of *Wolverine* were leaked as part of a massive data breach conducted by a hacker group on Insomniac Games. Insomniac addressed the data breach on December 22, 2023; the company promised to share new details on *Wolverine* in due time.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-wolverine-game-announced-at-playstation-showcase/1100-6496090/
2. ↑ https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/19/24007570/insomniac-games-hack-wolverine-x-men-ryhsida
3. ↑ https://www.ign.com/articles/insomniac-games-shares-a-message-regarding-the-cyberattack-like-logan-insomniac-is-resilient
The Last of Us: Left Behind

Promotional art for *The Last of Us: Left Behind* depicting (left to right) Riley and Ellie

### Director

Bruce Straley
Neil Druckmann

### Programmer

Travis McIntosh
Jason Gregory

### Composer(s)

Gustavo Santaolalla
Mac Quayle

### Platforms

PlayStation 3
PlayStation 4

### Release

**PlayStation 3**:
February 14, 2014

**PlayStation 4**:
NA: July 29, 2014
PAL: July 30, 2014
UK: August 1, 2014

### Genre(s)

Action-adventure, third-person shooter, survival-horror, stealth

### Mode(s)

Single-player

***The Last of Us: Left Behind*** is a 2014 expansion pack for the 2013 survival-horror video game *The Last of Us*, developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4. A standalone, digital-only version was released in May 2015.

*The Last of Us* is set in a post-apocalyptic world devastated by an outbreak of a mutated Cordyceps fungus, which turn humans into deformed, cannibalistic creatures called the Infected. *Left Behind* serves as a prequel and interquel to the base game, exploring co-protagonist Ellie's life with her best friend Riley.

Played from a third-person perspective, *Left Behind* includes elements of third-person shooters, survival-horror and stealth. Players control Ellie as she and her AI companion Riley explore an abandoned shopping mall destroyed by the apocalypse. Players can use firearms, improvised weapons and craft items to fight off enemies.

Development on *Left Behind* focused primarily on the relationship of Ellie and Riley, a character that was previously mentioned in the base game and appeared in the tie-in comic *The Last of Us: American Dreams*. Another focus during development was to fill a gap in the original game's story, with director Neil Druckmann believing it would help the overall story's pace. It was the first single-player downloadable content Naughty Dog ever created.

Upon release, *Left Behind* received critical acclaim, with particular praise directed at the expansion's story, characterization and depiction of LGBT characters. The expansion was nominated for and won several end-year accolades, particularly for its writing and representation. A remake of its base game, *The Last of Us Part I* was released in 2022 with a remade version of *Left Behind*.
Cats and Dogs

**Cats and Dogs** is an upcoming episode of **Batman: The Dark Knight**.

## Synopsis

When Bathound starts feeling neglected by Bruce, Bathound decides to become a superhero himself and tries to stop Catwoman who is releasing stray cats out of shelters.

## Features

#### Heroes and Civilians

* Bruce Wayne (a.k.a Batman)
* Dick Grayson (a.k.a Robin)
* Alfred Pennyworth

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Untitled Horizon multiplayer game

Leaked concept art of *Horizon Online Project*

A currently untitled multiplayer video game within the *Horizon* series, referred to as ***Horizon Online Project***, is in development at Guerrilla Games and set to be published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.

According to Guerrilla, the game will allow players to explore landscapes in *Horizon* together, feature a new cast of characters and a unique stylized artstyle. The project is led by online game director Simon Larouche, who previously worked on Guerrilla's *Killzone 2*. Larouche's involvement was originally noticed in 2021, and the project's existence was leaked before Guerrilla confirmed its development in December 2022.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.playstationlifestyle.net/2021/06/26/guerrilla-games-secret-project/
Heart of Ice

**Heart of Ice** is an upcoming episode of **Batman: The Dark Knight**.

## Synopsis

Bitter scientist Victor Fries, attacks several divisions of GothCorp, each time stealing a piece for a secret weapon he intends to build. The Dynamic Duo investigates the connections, and discovers that the start of Freeze's vendetta against GothCorp was a bitter falling out between Fries and GothCorp's CEO, Ferris Boyle. The Dynamic Duo must find a way to bring Boyle to justice before Freeze carries out his revenge.

## Features

#### Heroes and Civilians

* Bruce Wayne (a.k.a Batman)
* Dick Grayson (a.k.a Robin)
* Alfred Pennyworth

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Valkyrie Entertainment

**Valkyrie Entertainment** is an American game development support studio based in Washington, and part of PlayStation Studios. The studio was founded in 2002 by Joakim Wejdemar. They are best known for the PlayStation and PC game *Guns Up!*, and for their support on various titles.

Since its inception, Valkyrie has been involved in over 100 titles from multiple publishers on different platforms. The studio provided support for several PlayStation properties such as *Infamous*, *God of War* and *Twisted Metal*, and has worked closely with the likes of Santa Monica Studio and Sucker Punch Productions. In December 2021, Sony Interactive Entertainment acquired Valkyrie Entertainment.

As of 2021, the studio comprises 45 employees.

## References

1. ↑ Sony Business Segment Briefings 2022 Game & Network Services Segment, page 25.
Twisted Metal: Black

***Twisted Metal: Black*** is a 2001 vehicular combat video game developed by Incognito Entertainment and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 2. A PlayStation 4 port was released in 2015. It is the fifth installment in the *Twisted Metal* series, and serves as a reboot.

The *Twisted Metal* series revolves around the titular vehicular competition, organized by the mysterious Calypso. *Twisted Metal: Black* is set in a separate continuity than the previous four games, and presents a darker tone to its story and setting; each one of the fifteen competitors of *Black* - which includes newcomers as well as veteran characters such as Sweet Tooth - have their own backstories, motives and quests to win Calypso's wish. The core gameplay retains the majority of the series' fundamental mechanics and features, although also introduces a faster-paced combat and higher difficulty level.

*Twisted Metal: Black* was the debut game of Incognito Entertainment, a studio comprised of former SingleTrac employees which created the original games; additional development was handled by Santa Monica Studio. Series creator David Jaffe served as game director. Jaffe intended *Black* to be a departure from the earlier titles, emphasizing a darker shift in tone and focus on characterization, comparing *Black* to a fighting game.

Upon release, *Twisted Metal: Black* received critical acclaim and was nominated for several end-year accolades. It was praised for its presentation, storytelling, characters, weapon selection and amount of content, though some criticism was aimed at the controls and the difficulty level, which was considered unbalanced. It also enjoyed strong sales, selling over 950,000 copies in North America. A sequel project, *Twisted Metal: Harbor City*, was cancelled. *Black* was eventually followed by *Twisted Metal: Head-On* (2005), which is set in the original continuity.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.gamespot.com/articles/first-impressionstwisted-metal-black/1100-2635312/
The Last Guardian

Boxart, depicting the boy and Trico

***The Last Guardian*** is a 2016 action-adventure video game developed by GenDesign and SIE Japan Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment for the PlayStation 4 console. The game was originally developed by and was the final project of Team Ico prior to its dismantlement in 2011, afterwards creative duties were taken over by GenDesign in 2012.

The game's narrative focuses on the bond between a young nameless child (referred to as the Boy) and a magical half-bird, half-mammal beast called Trico. Throughout the game, the boy befriends Trico and the two explore the ruins of a castle nicknamed the Nest, while avoiding supernatural threats. Gameplay is presented from a third-person perspective as players control the boy, and involve manipulating and directing Trico into solving puzzles and further exploring the game world.

Development on *The Last Guardian* dates back to 2007, and was originally developed by Team Ico with Fumito Ueda as the game's director. Ueda desired to focus on a story between a human character and a creature, and the game's mechanics and design revolved around the concept of Trico. *The Last Guardian* suffered from a long and troubled development cycle; it was originally announced in 2009 for the PlayStation 3, but Ueda and his team encountered difficulties due to the console's technical limitations and ambitious nature of the project. The game's extended development and lack of news since its announcement led outlets and gaming press to call it a vapoware.

Ueda and several members of Team Ico left Sony in 2011, effectively rendering the team defunct, and founded GenDesign, which continued to support development on the game's creative design and direction; Sony Japan worked on the game's technical aspects and oversaw Ueda's team. Sony moved the game's development unto the then-unannounced PlayStation 4 in 2012, and eventually re-introduced the title at E3 2015 for a 2016 release.

Since its announcement and numerous delays, *The Last Guardian* was highly anticipated. It received generally positive reviews upon its eventual release in December 2016; critics praised its art direction, storytelling and emotional depth, as well as Trico's design and depiction, though also cited performance issues. Trico's artificial intelligence and the gameplay surrounding it were met with polarized reactions, with critics split on its execution. By June 2019, it sold between 1 to 2 million copies. *The Last Guardian* was nominated for and received several end-year accolades.
Twisted Metal (television series)

***Twisted Metal*** is an American post-apocalyptic action comedy television series created by Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick and Michael Jonathan Smith, and produced by PlayStation Productions, Universal Television and Sony Pictures Television. It is based on the video game franchise of the same name, owned and published by PlayStation Productions parent company Sony Interactive Entertainment.

Set in a post-apocalyptic landscape, *Twisted Metal* follows an amnesiac milkman called John Doe, who must traverse through the wasteland and survive numerous dangers to deliver a mysterious package that can provide toward a better future for the world. The series stars Anthony Mackie as John Doe, as well as Stephanie Beatriz, Samoa Joe, Will Arnett and Thomas Haden Church.

Plans to adapt *Twisted Metal* began in 2012, during which the project started off as a movie; by 2017, plans for a *Twisted Metal* movie were shelved, as Sony did not believe the franchise justified the budget for an action film. By 2019, work on a new adaptation began with the project remerging as a television series. The series was ultimately picked up by NBCUniversal's subscription service Peacock, which ordered a first season of 10 episodes. Mackie was cast as John Doe by September 2021. Filming took place in New Orleans between May and August 2022, and the first season premiered in July 27, 2023 with all episodes available on Peacock.

*Twisted Metal* received mixed-to-positive reviews. It was criticized for its writing, plot and inconsistent quality, while praise was given to the humor, entertainment value and Mackie's performance as John Doe.
Granny's Gone Wild

**Community Service** is an upcoming episode of **Batman: The Dark Knight**.

## Synopsis

As a consequence of cheating on a test, Dick has to spend the day with the crime granny, Ma Parker! However, the two of them play a game of tip for tat as they both try to convert each other to the other side.

## Features

#### Heroes and Civilians

* Bruce Wayne (a.k.a Batman)
* Dick Grayson (a.k.a Robin)
* Alfred Pennyworth

## Gallery

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Something Strange, Someone Framed

**Something Strange, Someone Framed** is an upcoming episode of **Batman: The Dark Knight**.

## Synopsis

Dick tries to clear Bruce's name after he gets blamed for things he didn't do. So Dick tries to track down every person whose had a vendetta against Bruce, which leads him to a newly crippled Hugo Strange who is calming that he's turning over a new leaf.

## Features

#### Heroes and Civilians

* Bruce Wayne (a.k.a Batman)
* Dick Grayson (a.k.a Robin)
* Alfred Pennyworth

## Gallery

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Alfred Pennyworth

**Alfred Pennyworth** is the butler and surrogate father of Bruce Wayne.

## Appearance

Alfred is bald with a gray and white mixed beard. Alfred is always seen wearing his black and white tuxedo and carrying his cane. He has brown eyes.

## Personality

Alfred is stern, sarcastic and has a witty sense of humor. He is always trying to offer advice to Bruce, Vicki and Silver, acting like a father to the three of them.

## Trivia

* Due to Bruce's parents being alive in this continuity, Alfred appears less in this series.
Bingo

**Bingo** is an upcoming episode of **Batman: The Dark Knight**.

## Synopsis

When inmate Ma Parker gets out of jail for good behavior and decides to go to a retirement home where she ends up becoming a kingpin, but Bruce worries that his security identity might get compromised when the Wayne family goes to the same retirement home to visit his grandpa.

## Features

#### Heroes and Civilians

* Bruce Wayne (a.k.a Batman)
* Dick Grayson (a.k.a Robin)
* Alfred Pennyworth

## Gallery

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Bedtime Stories

**Bedtime Stories** is the third episode of **Batman: The Dark Knight**.

## Synopsis

The Dynamic Duo and Alfred trade stories to get T.J. to go to bed. With the trio each having their own personality, just how different will the three stories be in this anthology-style episode.

## Features

#### Heroes and Civilians

* Bruce Wayne (a.k.a Batman)
* Dick Grayson (a.k.a Robin)
* Alfred Pennyworth

## Gallery

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When the Bell Rings

**When the Bell Rings** is the fourth episode of **Batman: The Dark Knight**.

## Synopsis

A handsome new student, James Gordon, comes to Gotham High School and the students of the school are smitten by his many talents. But theres one student who has been swept off his feet and that's Bruce. Bruce being distracted by his new crush on Jim, affects him when dealing with Kite-Man, the worst rouge in Batman's gallery. Can Dick snap Bruce out of his love struck state?

## Features

#### Heroes and Civilians

* Bruce Wayne (a.k.a Batman)
* Dick Grayson (a.k.a Robin)
* Alfred Pennyworth
* James Gordon (first appearance)

## Gallery

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Something Strange

**Something Strange** is an upcoming episode of **Batman: The Dark Knight**.

## Synopsis

Dick is paired up with a strange student who is getting picked on by other students at school, named Hugo. When Hugo gets the idea of revenge in his head, Dick finds out what the plan is and realizes that Hugo's revenge plan might be going a bit too far, so he tries his best to try and stop him.

## Noteworthy Events

#### Major Events

* Hugo Strange makes his debut.
* Hugo Strange becomes paralyzed and crippled.

## Features

#### Heroes and Civilians

* Bruce Wayne (a.k.a Batman)
* Dick Grayson (a.k.a Robin)
* Alfred Pennyworth

## Gallery

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Nature's Madness

**Nature's Madness** is the fifth episode of **Batman: The Dark Knight**.

## Synopsis

Dick and Bruce want to go to a concert at Lazarus Pit, so they can attend Ra's al Ghul's concert. But since they're underage they'll have a hard time getting in. However when they're down on their luck, they end up meeting Ra's al Ghul who ends up letting them in. But as soon as they arrive, they notice that things aren't how it seems...

## Noteworthy Events

#### Major Events

* Bruce and Dick meet and encounter Ra's Al Ghul for the first time.

## Features

#### Heroes and Civilians

* Bruce Wayne (a.k.a Batman)
* Dick Grayson (a.k.a Robin)
* Alfred Pennyworth

## Gallery

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Bruce Wayne

**Bruce Wayne** was a normal kid, he dawned the alter ego of Batman. Even though he can a bit of an introvert, Bruce likes helping people and will make sure he can do that no matter what the cause is.

## Appearance

### Everyday Attire

Bruce wears a black tank-top with the sides of the tank-top being white. The middle of his shirt has the iconic bat symbol with a yellow circle in the middle of it. He wears black shorts, along with black and white tennis shoes.

## Personality

Bruce comes a wealthy rich family. He is a silent thinker and also stubborn, but isn't afraid of letting everyone he encounters know what he thinks about him. Some people view him as trying to hard to be "edgy", but that's just apart of his charm. This tends to scare-off people, but his friend Dick is the only ones who can put up with it.

## History

### Powers and Abilities

Bruce is highly intelligent and likes to use computers and robots in order to help him with his plans and when he's dressed up as Batman.

## Trivia

* Bruce was born in May 2005 the same time the same month the first Batman comic was released.
* Bruce was originally going to be African American.

## References

1. ↑ *Are You Afraid of the Dark?*
2. ↑ *On Leather Wings*
3. ↑ *TBA*
4. ↑ *TBA*

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