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Introducing Haven, a new Montreal-based independent studio

New studio is founded by Jade Raymond and working on an unannounced new IP for PlayStation.

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RazzerRedux1886d ago (Edited 1886d ago )

At first, I thought Sony hired Jade Raymond and formed a new studio. It is an "independent studio" working on new IP for PlayStation. Interesting.

TGGJustin1886d ago

It's basically just like the Kojima deal. She started a new studio just like he did and Sony is going to back them to make a new IP exclusive to them.

darthv721886d ago

I was thinking it was like Insomniac. They were always independent but gave Sony first dibs on everything. And now they are part of the family. Maybe the same will happen with Haven?

Sonic-and-Crash1886d ago (Edited 1886d ago )

it s nothing like the Kojima deal ...Kojima is a creator, (director ,game designer and developer all together) ..Jade is just a producer huge difference ..She just manages where the money goes , she has nt any skill in making games ...imo as i said below Sony is wasting money on her (if they have any exclusive deal)

-Foxtrot1886d ago

Since Sony is doing this I wish Amy Hennig and the Naughty Dog employees who left would make a new studio and Sony would give them the backing.

Either that or Amy Hennig just joins Jade's new studio.

TripleAAARating1886d ago

Two things stood out for me in her statement from the blog:

"It’s time for us to refocus on GAMES in a place where we can practice our crafts without any barriers or impediments"

"Because we believe in the power of games to bring joy to people’s lives. And Sony does, too. Their commitment to excellence is unmatched. It’s why I couldn’t be happier for their backing and support."

One thing is for certain, once you receive the full support from Sony as a developer and creator you can maximise and realize your full potential without constraints, as we have seen time and time again with Sony's track record of the years. Here's hoping this turns out to be no different and something special.

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Sonic-and-Crash1886d ago (Edited 1886d ago )

imo Jade hasnt so impressive history of games she has produced (mediocre Assasins creeds if i remember correctly) ..

.also she s a producer (not a designer ,which doesnt add value to her projects if they havent a good game designer) and she s an old horse by now with little potential of game creativity ..

Sony must find New blood and new developers to give /deal projects and games....Jade is tested and Sony wasting money on her games imo

RazzerRedux1886d ago (Edited 1886d ago )

I've never been a big fan of Jade Raymond's work. She seems to create new IP that more qualified people then improve on. AC 2 is the lone exception, I guess.

Hopefully she will stick within the confines of the "CEO" role and let more qualified designers and developers create the games. Not to say she was bad, just there are better. The best CEOs surround themselves with the best people.

DeadManMMX1886d ago (Edited 1886d ago )

assassins creed 1 & 2 were groundbreaking at the time they came out. She has had a bad run of luck lately her studios keep getting closed down or redirected to other games. That Stadia crap in particular did a lot of people wrong.

RaidenBlack1886d ago

I was thinking the same.
The news about a new IP + studio is great!
But Jade Raymond?
Her recent track record, post-Ubisoft, wasn't that exemplary.
EA Motive, Visceral and then Stadia.
Hope this turn things around.

RazzerRedux1886d ago

@RaidenBlack

"Her recent track record, post-Ubisoft, wasn't that exemplary.
EA Motive, Visceral and then Stadia."

I'll give her a pass on those later gigs as she was more in a executive capacity working under impossible scenarios. Now she is her own boss so this might be her time to shine. I hope so.

Ausbo1886d ago

Jade was last employed by Google and EA. I don’t think she got a fair shot in her last two opportunities
PlayStation knows what they are doing. I’m sure the game will turn out great

barom1886d ago

Don’t know why people still think Jade Raymond created Assassins Creed. It was Patrice that was the director and the true creator. Media at the time was just horny for a female and Ubisoft decided to exploit that.

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JesusBuiltmyHotrod1886d ago

@sonic-crash how the F can you say Sony is wasting money yet? We know nothing about it lolol. stfu.

CaptainHenry9161886d ago

Microsoft: Moneyhats and buys 8 studios
Sony: Builds one studio from the ground up. Just goes to show the different philosophies that each company has, not saying there's anything wrong with their strategy.

hadowajp1885d ago

This isn’t Sony’s studio... it’s Jade’s

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LG_Fox_Brazil1886d ago

So she produced Splinter Cell: Blacklist? Interesting, very interesting. Will try to keep the studio in my radar, I expect good things

Magog1886d ago

More big exclusives for Playstation! Nice.

Jericho13371886d ago

It’s unlikely to be ‘big’ if it’s from a new independent studio.

Snookies121886d ago (Edited 1886d ago )

What? That's not even remotely true. One of the biggest selling games of all-time is Minecraft. And games like that have almost no end to their content. I've also seen indie studios produce some amazing games on the graphical side of things as well. An independent studio can absolutely create something huge. Just depends on their vision, and how hard they're willing to work for that goal.

Redemption-641886d ago

And who told you new independent studios can't make a big game? It all depends on the funding and those behind it.

Jericho13371886d ago

Hence the word ‘unlikely’, and giving one extraordinary example doesn’t change the fact that indie devs generally work with limited resources.

ShadowWolf7121885d ago

Until very recently, Insomniac was an independent studio. Bluepoint and Housemarque are, for now, independent studios. Hello Games is an independent studio. Kojima Productions is an independent studio.

Independence does not necessitate that games have to be limited in scale.

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I_am_Batman1886d ago

Good to see Jade being back on her feet with a new team already. Hopefully other Stadia staff like Shannon Studstill will follow suit.

darthv721886d ago

I was wondering that as well.

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RememberThe3571886d ago (Edited 1886d ago )

Sony better be banging down Shannons door to get her back, she's a fkn stud. Boss bich vibes all day long.

SierraGuy1886d ago

I wish Jade Raymond hired me to be her own personal sex slave and nothing else.

Orchard1886d ago (Edited 1886d ago )

I don’t have high hopes for this sadly - Jade Raymond is seriously overrated - what has she done that has been good since AC?

That plus she jumps around all the time - she’ll have moved onto a new role by Christmas.

RememberThe3571886d ago

You coulda said the same thing when Cory Barlog took over God of War. You gotta give people a chance. She's been in some pretty bad situations, let's see what her team can do with some actual support.

Sunny_D1886d ago

I mean you can’t really blame the last 2 jobs on her though. EA and Stadia. Two of the most incompetent companies you can work for.

brew1885d ago

Splinter Cell Blacklist

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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_Sakai16d ago (Edited 16d ago )

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

dveio16d 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.

Jingsing16d 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.

Tanktopmaster9216d ago

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

S2Killinit16d ago

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

Jingsing16d 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.

Tanktopmaster9215d 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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Take-Two CEO Once Again Side Steps Grand Theft Auto 6 Price Point

Strauss Zelnick says price of GTA 6 is being carefully considered and that Rockstar is focused on "making the most spectacular piece of entertainment on Earth."

Kuma16d ago

If GTA 6 abandons everything that made GTA 5 great, it will crash and burn right out of the gate. GTA 5 was funny and not at all PC. My worry is that they will cave to the PC crowd and ruin the vibes.

Eonjay16d ago

They got freaking BBLs twerking on the top of trucks for the gram, the freaking Flordia joker, and dude running down the stree in their undies and you are worried about it being 'too PC'? The internet has runied gamers. It doesn't matter how non-PC they make the game, you will all listen to the grifters telling you not to believe your lying eyes lol.

gigoran816d ago

"Rockstar Games’ co-founder and former VP of Development Jamie King said he envisions GTA 6 as a game that’s “maybe not quite as edgy or quite as funny” as its satirical predecessors."

oh yeah, totally internet grifters spreading rumors...

blacktiger16d ago

That's part of the plan, they destroyed you but they need to destroy the shareholders? Only 1 shre holder is the true elite that don't care

1nsomniac16d ago (Edited 16d ago )

Meh.., if it’s above £55 I ain’t buying it.

Rockstar are genuinely not half the company they used to be. I was a die hard GTA fan I’ve purchased every game and expansion and spin off day 1.

My opinion of GTA6 is that I can take it or leave it. Not bothered. They burnt too many bridges.

DaReapa16d ago (Edited 16d ago )

So they're actually leaving the door open for an L.A. Noire sequel? Nice!

VaNdAl16d ago (Edited 16d ago )

He should just come out and say it already it's getting stupid it's going to be a 100 bucks $200 for the special edition🤡🤡; 29315;🤣♿

Storm2316d ago

I won't be getting this game until I can get it for $70. SHoot, I could wait for it to be even lower. I don't need the game that badly as my backlog is still huge and I am enjoying playing other things.

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