I’ve been a fan of the Sly Cooper franchise since its debut a decade ago, when Sucker Punch introduced PS2 owners to its gorgeous cell-shaded platformer with kid-friendly cast. The game’s mix of stealth, platforming and level design had a certain charm to it that gripped me through three games in the series. Eventually the reins were handed to Sanzaru Games, which ported the original Sly Collection in HD to the PS3 in preparation for the fourth game in the series -- Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time. Franchise fans will … [Read more...]
Sony Buys Sucker Punch, Developers of Sly Cooper and inFamous
Sucker Punch has created some great games for Sony, including the Sly Cooper franchise and, more recently, the inFamous games. Sony today recognized that quality by acquiring Sucker Punch Productions, ensuring that all of Sucker Punch's work will remain exclusive to the PS3, PSP, Vita and -- eventually -- the PlayStation 4. Sucker Punch has created some of the most successful games in PlayStation history, with the Sly Cooper and inFamous franchises selling more than seven million units combined.The acquisition adds … [Read more...]