Insomniac still interested in new IPs

by Jem Alexander { Mar 5th 2008 at 7:30PM }

Not content with creating two million selling franchises in quick succession, Insomniac's president, Ted Price, isn't ruling out any new IPs coming along in the future. When asked about their plans to keep alternating between Resistance and Ratchet in the years to come by MTV's Stephen Totilo, Price responded by saying that Insomniac will "continue to produce new IP, there's no question about that. So that means that pattern won't necessarily continue as you stated."

Considering how different Ratchet & Clank and Resistance are, our mind boggles at what else Insomniac have in mind. Price also notes that Insomniac were experiencing consumer fatigue while they were developing a new Ratchet game every year. Now they have two-year cycles, still with one game releasing per year, with multiple franchises. We agree that this keeps the series' fresh and, with Price teasing about new IPs appearing in the future, we're intrigued to see what they're going to come up with next. Having said that, let's keep focused on Resistance 2 for now, shall we? We haven't even seen any gameplay footage yet!

Tags: Insomniac, ratchet-and-clank, resistance

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

playcrackthesky @ Mar 5th 2008 7:42PM

He pretty much confirms that R2 will be released this year. As we all know and as he also just stated, insomniac always meet their deadlines...you know what this means.

By the end of this year we will all be off COD4 and onto R2.

Andy @ Mar 5th 2008 7:43PM

Excellent. I am a huge fan of new experiences. Thats why I chose playstation this time around, is I wanted something different than sequals to games I've already played.

Keep the new IP's coming, please.

Organic_Shadow @ Mar 5th 2008 8:10PM

I'd put money on Ratchet slowing down as a franchise, and Resistance (trilogy) picking up quite nicely while the new IP starts to emerge. Ratchet won't be gone, but they might outsource a few PSP or PSN titles and maybe do a multiplayer game or something, but Resistance and new IP's are where they will eventually head to keep the audience interested.

Dehshizknight @ Mar 5th 2008 11:26PM

The thing is, Brian Hastings said that they already have a Ratchet saga planned out. It won't be like before where they just miraculously start a new story in a different galaxy each time, so Ratchet will be getting some decent attention.

Dreadhead541 @ Mar 5th 2008 8:19PM

i think they should revisit their old "girl with a stick" idea, maybe they could make it work this time

lildude56 @ Mar 5th 2008 8:36PM

stupid question, but, what is an IP?

John @ Mar 5th 2008 8:44PM

Thank you. What is up with people writing blogs using acronyms before stating what the acronym is? IP= "Intellectual Property". It's something you own-- like Nintendo owns Mario, so no one else can you use him unless expressly allowed in a specific way by Nintendo (which won't happen). An interesting example of carefully shared IP's is Smash Bros by Nintendo, where they have a smattering of IP's from non-Nintendo outlets (Sony's metal-gear character appears, etc.)

Kabapu @ Mar 5th 2008 10:22PM

Sony's "metal-gear character" (some of us know him as Solid Snake) is actually Konami's "metal-gear character." Sony doesn't hold the rights to him.

John @ Mar 5th 2008 8:42PM

Yes, I predict a girl adventure. But after the 2nd Ratchet from Insomniac and the first Jak (I hope) from Naughty Dog, I want to see an adventure with both Jak and Daxter, Ratchet and Clank, and the new girl hero. Then I want to see these characters in some sort of next-gen Smash Bros brawl thing. Oh, and a racing game, too. Sonic is dead, for now, these are the new playful icons (as opposed to Resistance, an adult icon... maybe the next Halo?), and Sony should milk them like Nintendo milks Mario (I meant that in a clean way!).

Evolution8 @ Mar 5th 2008 10:38PM

Both resistance and ratchet blew azz in my opinion. But I m sure fanboys like them.

matropolis @ Mar 6th 2008 12:39AM

RFOM was an excellent FPS. It delivered a good story and great multplayer. RFOM 2 looks even better with innovations such as 8 player co-op and a campaign mode that's never the same twice. Halo 3 was great for selling 360's, but I'd already played it, it was called Halo and Halo 2.

matt @ Mar 6th 2008 12:01AM

RFOM was an excellent FPS. It delivered both a good story and great multplayer. RFOM 2 looks even better with innovations such as 8 player co-op and a campaign mode that's never the same. Halo 3 was great for selling 360's, but was just more of the same. I'd already played it, it was called Halo and Halo 2.

PSN: KillaKornbread (the shirt is a lie!) @ Mar 6th 2008 1:01AM

well i thought they were both good games. not going to attack you for you opinion (im sure there are plenty of other people on here to do that). Ratchet & Clank is great fun but since they didnt include the multiplayer from the other games in the series, it has little to no replay value (only knock against it for me). Resistance on the other hand was a great game through and through to me and should blossom into a landmark franchise for the PS3.

LJ @ Mar 6th 2008 12:13AM

What you guys think about an Action RPG from insomniac? I know.. is not their style, but i think that might work for them... they might bring something new and fresh to the RPG scene...

The PS3 is lacking on the RPG side... everyone is just waiting for white knight which does not look that good and of course the best of 'em all FFXIII... Im still waiting...

LJ @ Mar 6th 2008 12:17AM

I know i got plenty until those games arrive.. HAZE, KZ2, MGS 4 and - you all know the tittles better or just as much as me - more... the thing is that another system-seller action RPG is needed!!

Dreadhead541 @ Mar 6th 2008 8:38AM

White Knight Story looks awesome

Sauvage @ Mar 6th 2008 5:46AM

Don't forget kids, that Insomniac's bi-monthly podcast is out today ( Thursday ). For the latest Resistence 2 news, make sure you have a listen.

dadanman @ Mar 6th 2008 8:53AM

These guys know how to make games and have fun doing it. I can't wait to see what they have to offer. Resistance and Rachet are both first year games on a system that has just begun. Ted Price for Prez!

Tru-blu @ Mar 6th 2008 9:40AM

I can't wait for these new IPs to materialize. I'm also looking foward to the 2nd installment in the IP of RFOM 2. In my opinion, that IP will be something spectacular with the new features that will be included in the IP, particularly the 8 player online co-op mode. So I'm eagerly awaiting any kind of news and info on the Resistance 2 IP, and curious as to what new IPs Insomniac will be creating. IPs...now I could be wrong, but I think PS3Fanboy is the only site that uses IPs as often as they do.

TheSh0wstopper @ Mar 6th 2008 3:54PM

How many fricking times are you gonna say "IP". Geez...

-TheSh0wstopper

Perverted @ Mar 6th 2008 5:16PM

All those characters on the ps4(as someone mentioned) would be pretty cool.
I don't own a ps3 or the games but I have played them and if more are on the way they'll push me to the other side of the fence and probably a good few others as long the quality is just as high, preferably higher.