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Top 3 Developers to Create a New Punisher Game

Frank Castle is in dire need of another video game and we have a few developers in mind that should make the project a reality.

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gangsta_red2415d ago

Meeeh, i mean really? These three? Sorry, but as talented as these teams may be I don't think a Punisher IP should go to them.

Dennaton Games, definitely should get the Punisher IP. They already have the gritty action style down with a surreal storyline to follow. It could easily translate into a Punisher game.

Playdead, I can see them making a Punisher game set in the underbelly, seedy streets of New York. It would be interesting to also see their take on the anti hero.

Remedy Entertainment, they seriously need that one game to put them over the top. I feel they excel in a few things but always fall short in another. I think with an actual established IP like Punisher they could create something great because they now have the reference material to pull from.

Rockstar Games, obviously since they worked on Max Payne 3, I think they could definitely create an open world New York City and put Punisher in the middle wrecking shop

IamTylerDurden12414d ago (Edited 2414d ago )

You have a problem with DE, Insomniac, and ND but are suggesting a two man team (Dennaton) and the maker Limbo to take on a big Marvel IP?
Insomniac has already successfully translated a Marvel IP to gaming, DE is hot and very experienced with AAA shootem ups, and ND is literally the best in the biz with a history of third person shooters and movie like action. I agree that Remedy could do a good job due to their experience with Max Payne though.

I'd say Machine Games or maybe id. The Machine Games Wolfenstein titles are probably some of the closest to a Punisher game. I also believe Machine Games could do a great job rebooting Duke. id obviously because of DOOM, Rage, ect. Fast paced visceral action.

New-Breed2414d ago

Good call-out on Machine Games and id. They could definitely bring the impactful gunplay. But I'd want to see it slowed down a bit. I can't imagine Punisher running around at the speed of Doomguy. BJ is closer to the pace I envision.

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gangsta_red2414d ago

"You have a problem with DE, Insomniac, and ND but are suggesting a two man team (Dennaton) and the maker Limbo to take on a big Marvel IP?"

Yes I am, those two have a dark gritty style and could bring something new or an artistic twist to the Punisher.

"Insomniac has already successfully translated a Marvel IP to gaming, DE is hot and very experienced with AAA shootem ups, and ND is literally..."

All boring, safe bets that is just common for anyone to just say without putting in much thought beyond "kewl Gamez".

In my opinion let's give a one demnsional character like the Punisher something more by giving it to a developer that has experience in the surreal.

Mopedgames2414d ago (Edited 2414d ago )

I'd like to see Insomniac give it a go given that Spider-Man was the best selling super hero game of all time.

cloganart2414d ago

This Open World obsession with gamers need to fucking end I tell you.

gangsta_red2414d ago

Agreed, which is why I just put one developer that has it and is one of the best at it.

But indefinitely don't want to see the same ol same ol when it comes to an already dull IP.

IamTylerDurden12413d ago

Too bad virtually nobody agrees Gangster.

Turn a big Marvel IP into a top down or 2D indie style game?

The reason people agree with ND and insomniac is because they are great AAA studios and Insomniac just made the most successful superhero game ever.

You neglect to mention my first choice of Machine Games.

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IamTylerDurden12414d ago (Edited 2414d ago )

I'd say
Machine Games
Remedy
id

Tbh though, I believe Insomniac could do a great job, Sony Bend, even Avalanche or Digital Extremes. Obviously Naughty Dog could do it. Maybe a VR game by Sony London?

TheKingKratos2414d ago (Edited 2414d ago )

ND for a dark story and could make gamers understand Frank pain and for the gore SSM would one hell of a game

Also good call on Insamniac and Digital Extremes and ID

ShinjukuSon2414d ago

Naughty Dog can do anything. Imagine seeing a Final Fantasy game by Naughty Dog oh my.

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XxSPIDEYxX2414d ago

The Punisher on PS2 was such a great, underrated game. I would love to see Volition return to make a new one. Maybe even Naughty Dog, now that they have an Uncharted void to fill.

P_Bomb2414d ago (Edited 2414d ago )

Loved it! Still have it. Man it caught flack back in the day right before release. Got censored heavy right before shipping. They had to go black and white on the finishers, tweak camera pans and modify some of the environmental finishers like the piranha tank.

But on the bright side we had Thomas Jane VA (even if it didn’t match the character model who looked more like Ray Stevenson’s Punisher lol), a movie inspired Russian fight, the John Saint Jigsaw we never got in the Jane continuity, Bullseye boss fight and Matt Murdock/Wilson Fisk cameos, Ghost Rider and Hulk Easter eggs, pre MCU teamups from Nick Fury, Black Widow and IronMan (at Stark Tower no less), and the comic cover collectibles I’ve always dug. Fun cheats. Good licensed linear tps back before my open world fatigue.

SaveFerris2414d ago

I can't see Naughty Dog working on a licensed property. The studio seems more suited to their own IPs. Remedy would likely think the same way, but after seeing what Insomniac Games did with Spider-Man, they might take such a risk. And although Insomniac hit a home run with Spider-Man, I doubt that they would want to be only working on games based on Marvel characters. As mentioned earlier by @IamTylerDurden1, Machine Games would be a good choice.

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Microsoft Gaming Revenue Drops 7% Year-on-Year, Content and Services Down 5%, Xbox Hardware Down 33%

Microsoft announced its financial results for Q3 of fiscal year 2026, including an update on its gaming Xbox business and more.

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Jin_Sakai23d ago (Edited 23d ago )

Not looking good. Hopefully Asha Sharma is able to turn Phil’s disaster around.

dveio22d ago

To me it's still quite remarkable how they can cash-in 5.3bn in revenue in a single quarter, since their hardware is basically dead.

Jingsing22d ago

The stock mark is what makes Microsoft remarkable, They have convinced every institutional and retail investor to just keep piling money into them. Like many big tech giants they are just a big growing pyramid scheme. As long as people keep dropping money into ETF's that cover the market Microsoft will always be liquid. At the same time it is completely stifling innovation and competition. People need to start being more discreet in how they invest their money as it's killing the system.

Tanktopmaster9222d ago

Once they re-evaluate exclusive all will be fine….

S2Killinit22d ago

Riiiiight because people will just flock back to them for one or two games per year.

Jingsing22d ago

15+ years of bad performance is what they call irreparable in business. It is time for them to sell off the assets and get out of entertainment.

Tanktopmaster9222d ago

These declines are on the back of extra revenue received from releasing games like Forza horizon 5 on PlayStation. So I’m being sarcastic here when I said they should go back to exclusives. Killing off a revenue stream from Ps5 sales will only make things worse

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Spiders Studio, Developers of GreedFall: The Dying World, Announce Liquidation of the Company

Spiders: "We're going to cut straight to the chase so you're not left wondering: After a long period without clear answers, we have received confirmation that Spiders is being liquidated.

What does it mean? This means the company as a whole no longer exists. We'll cease our functions immediately. The planned DLC will release via Nacon, and then-- well, that's it.

We're sorry that it's come to this and would like to thank each and every one of you for your support over the years.

If you have any questions or run into issues with your games, please contact Nacon directly as we'll no longer be able to reply."

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Koei Tecmo Announces Record Financial Results After Releasing Many Big Games

Today, Koei Tecmo announced its financial results for the full fiscal year 2025, related to the period between April 2025 and March 2026.

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