class acts. Hopefully other developers follow suit. Working together would only make the games we play that much better. They announced this during the developers conference this year. Easily one of my favorite devs.

I think Insomniac are by far one of the best devs around, seriously. This is a good idea since (what the article wrote) it could speed up the developing process and make it more profitable for everybody since they don't have to tamper with bugs and glitches as often since it's better defined since different companies use it and also, not having to waste money on licensing contracts for engines and such are a huge plus for such a costly console generation.

Win win situation for both devs and gamers.

Insomniac = bomb

If they want to share, then bring their games to the 360. ;)

By sharing of technology they don't meant sharing your game assets, but by sharing there technology, they can overcome many hurdles in development process.

I don't think console gaming will ever be as open as the PC market was in terms of source codes.

I think it would advance the games and the way we play ten-fold but the console market is all about capitalism at it's best(or worse).

On a side note: Gaaah! I almost hit myself for thinking that Dennis Dyack(Silicon Knights) might be right about the one console future being beneficial to everyone!

It helps them in the long run to share development information with other devs. If they help other devs develop for the ps3 easier than they currently do, that means more variety of games on the ps3, which in turn draws more people to buy a ps3, which would potentially buy more insomniac games.

Sounds right, Insomniac has been unofficial partners with Naughty Dog for years. The Jakk game engine (for the PS2) was developed by Naughty Dog and licensed to Insomniac for the Ratchet and Clank series on the PS2. If I remember properly they also collaborated together on the PSone with Spyro and Crash Bandicoot. They still are working together somewhat today but both developers have proprietary game engines for the PS3, they mainly give each other guidance in PS3 development.

Insomniac are the best devs going around. Not just because of their talent or the products they've produced, but their overall work ethic and attitude to the industry.

And props have to go to Sony as well I think, who have nurtured this sort of environment for a long time, admittedly mainly between its 1st party devs, but also for anyone who needed help and actually asked.

Way to go Insomniac. I think I'm getting weepy.

if developers collaborated, they could easily (and I mean EASILY) create an engine that can trump the unreal engine.

and view of the gaming industry...

it's no wonder they are producing such top notch (AAA) games. They have quickly become one of my favourite developers.

YES! Listen to Insomniac, this is drastically improve games for all systems.

Way to spread the awesomeness, Insomniac.

I've always love Insomniac! for me they're the best! I've played all their games except R&C4! they're the only dev out there that are willing to say this kind of thing! sharing the technology is a great thing! it's different form just using the same engine such as the infamous UE3 where some devs got it right but some other devs totally f***ed up! that's because they only have the engine but have no clue on how to optimise it for different consoles. this is about helping each other to improve and optimise the engine and the console not ideas or game properties! Insomniac built their engine exclusively for PS3 and so did Naughty Dog if I'm not mistaken. If they're willing to share the technology and hints/tips, it'll only be great things especially for gamers! now that 3rd party devs also make money on PS3, it'll all be a win-win situation for all. I know dev like IW and Criterion may have ways to deal with the PS3, there are still rooms for improvement. as for the 360, even a several years old UE3 is already good enough for it and most of the devs out there had already grab the roots of developing for it! this is kinda opportunity for all! why not?

Epic has shared their technology with many developers. All you have to do is give Epic some money, and you can use their technology. I'm not being sarcastic. I'm totally serious.

If everyone gave away their work for free, there would be no improvement in technology. There would be no incentive.

Epic: "be happy with what you have"
Insomniac: "lets help make games that live up to the hype"

One more reason to like Insomniac.

I think they see the big picture. If every game looked and played as well as Insomniacs games but with different story lines and art directions, more and more people would buy the games. Buying the games requires you to own the console. Owning the console will mean you buy more of these games. The more devs the more games. In the end it’s a synergistic approach to both console and software sales. A console that not only has more games but better looking and more fun to play titles will be the hottest thing since sliced bread. Heck, I would even take fewer games that all look and play awesome than a console with a 50% ratio of good and bad looking/playing games that had a huger library. Anybody can create shovelware but with the likes of Insomniac, they know how to make quality games that we can all come to appreciate.

i have much respect for that company , not only has it stuck witht he ps3 in its early times , but also took the time and unfolded its powers unlike most developers do , i also respect bungie , altho never liked halo, but what they did with the kid tht god his 360 wiped was reallly nice

i've been saying it forever. and this just proves it.

insomniac = best devs. around.

Insomniac knows what system is bought for GAMES and NOT dvds

I wish more developers were like Insomniac.

Sharing and making open-source are two of the best tools for development and advance. Scientist know this very well, that´s why the scientific community (at least on a regular basis) is always sharing their discoveries almost in real time, to get feedback and for the welfare of human knowledge.

In the same fashion, knowledge and tools to make better and better games could also be shared by companies. I really believe this will only lead to more people being able to lay their ideas on incresingly better canvases.

A competitive environment many times leads to secrecy and hiding the formula from the competiton. I really think it´s a noble move from this company, to make it available to other developers (and why not the entire world)...

Iniciatives like this are a step forward to better gaming, IMO.

This is what I've been waiting for on this site, anyhow gotta respect Insomniac.

I think that what Insomniac is doing is very good for PS3. Since they are at the cutting edge of making PS3 games, resistance, Ratchet withing two years is a big feat, which still has to be surpassed by any other developer(in my opinion). And by offering other devolopers their engine technology and tools is only going to help devs who are having a hard time developing games for PS3.