Rag Doll Kung Fu team creating new PS3 title

[Domination]

Media Molecule, the studio recently formed by the team responsible for Rag Doll Kung Fu, has revealed it is making a new title for the PlayStation 3.

The original IP will be a full-priced game and published exclusively for the PlayStation 3 by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe.

"Working together on Rag Doll convinced us that a focussed and efficient team had the ability to deliver exciting and innovative content," said Mark Healey, creative director at Media Molecule.

"The ambition for Media Molecule is to take that a step further and prove that a small and passionate team can deliver a world class, triple-A, next generation product."

"Sometimes the very unwieldiness of a massive team renders it much less efficient," he said.

Alex Evans, technical director for Media Molecule, added: "I think it is fantastic that a massive company like Sony has the vision to see that a smaller outfit can create a world class game."

"Even after six months of working together, we're beginning to create something very special for PS3," said Evans.

"We were immediately struck by Media Molecule's ambitions for what a next-gen title could be," commented Michael Denny, VP of Sony's worldwide studios.

"Innovation is the key to our shared vision and everyone here at SCEE is highly impressed by Media Molecule's ability to deliver on that vision. We're excited to have extended our partnership on an exclusive basis and look forward to presenting the game publicly in due course."

Source (http://www.gamesindustry.biz/content_page.php?aid=19876)

I never heard of them. But I guess any news pertaining to new IPs is great news.

[Luis]

Rag Doll Kung Fu is a game sold through Steam, I think. I actually never saw it anyway.

[Dradien]

I never heard of them. But I guess any news pertaining to new IPs is great news.


It's a kind of small game you can grab on steam.

[dockthepod]

This is fantastic news. I'm glad that Sony is making sure to have some great diversity in their lineup. We need more creative teams in this industry.

Ragdoll Kung Fu was a lot of fun and quite innovative. I have a pretty stong feeling that these guys will make good use of the "SIXAXIS" or whatever the kids are calling it nowadays.

[venomv]

or whatever the kids are calling it nowadays.

Lol.

Anyway, I to have only seen the game through Steam, never seen it played, but I guess any game is good news.

[Z]

the thing here is, you have to recognize talent when you see it. Sony didn't just support this title, they seem very excited about it that it will not only be good, but be another 'next-gen head-turner'. they seem to treat this one as they did with earlier projects. think about it, who ever heard of Ninja Theory before SOny supported them?

mark my words; when this project gets unvieled, it will turn heads.

[EvilTaru]

the thing here is, you have to recognize talent when you see it. Sony didn't just support this title, they seem very excited about it that it will not only be good, but be another 'next-gen head-turner'. they seem to treat this one as they did with earlier projects. think about it, who ever heard of Ninja Theory before SOny supported them?

mark my words; when this project gets unvieled, it will turn heads.

Some of the founders of Ninja Theory were from SCEE Cambridge though, so Sony knew about them. :P

[Z]

yes, but that doesn't imply Sony doesn't have an idea who these people are or what is their skills. if it was just another game announcment (exclusive or not) I wouldn't care that much. but both Sony and MM expressed they will deliver a next-gen showcase. notice they both didn't even mention what kind of game it is or said things like "it will be a great game" or "players will get emotional", etc. they were focused on the technology alone and how it will be something to look forward to. this very much reminds me of both Lair and Heavenly Sword. both started out about the same; focussing on new technology for the new system.

just my two cents. :)