Sony’s first-party is willing to ”take some risks” and explore ”innovation” where others are a lot more shy. Heavy Rain is ”a new genre,” not just IP.
”There are a whole number of metrics we could measure success by, but for me on a worldwide studios side of things, there’s nothing more gratifying than when we break new IPs - innovative games we bring to PlayStation fans,” said Sony Europe Worldwide Studios boss Michael Denny whilst at gamescom.
”In a year like the one just gone, you look at a game like Heavy Rain. A lot of people questioned whether that was risky and whether it could stand up. But I think that’s what really brings the pleasure of working for Sony first party - we’re willing to take some risks and look at innovation.” Heavy Rain has sold over 1.5m copies globally.
”I think that what that game’s delivered is fantastic - it’s not only new IP, but I think it’s created a new genre.” It’s had ”not only great critical acclaim, but great commercial success as well,” added Denny. A movie of the game is now reportedly in the pipeline.
Does Sony lead the charge in first-party new IP and innovation?
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