Journey adventuring to PSN
E3 2010: ThatGameCompany's third PSN title revealed ahead of schedule; more information at company's presentation Thursday.
LOS ANGELES--Sony's press briefing included game reveals, exclusive deals, and more, but the company spoke nothing of a new release for the PlayStation Network from FlOw and Flower development studio ThatGameCompany. That said, the information found its way out anyway.
Tuesday night, a press release and images for a ThatGameCompany-developed game titled Journey popped up on video game discussion forum NeoGAF. The press release purports that Journey will offer "simple gameplay and accessible controls," similar to the studio's previous entries, when it debuts on the PSN in 2011.
Jenova Chen, founder of ThatGameCompany, recently quickly confirmed that Journey is indeed the studio's third game and promised further details on Thursday. The news comes via social-networking site Twitter, where Chen recently scribed "our new PSN title 'Journey' is leaked a bit early…" Accompanying the message was a link to the NeoGAF post, as well as a promise that his studio will officially unveil the project on Thursday at the Electronic Entertainment Expo.
ThatGameCompany's previous work, FlOw and Flower, featured simple designs in an effort to create accessible play experiences. Journey also falls within those definitions but is being dubbed an "online adventure experience," where players can travel through expansive landscapes either alone or with strangers they meet along the way.
To stay current with this year's show, check out GameSpot's complete coverage of E3 2010.
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I loved both 'Flower' and 'Flow'. 'Flower' especially is one of the most unique and satisfying gaming experiences I've had in years. I'm definitely looking forward to this one.
@ TechnologoDoom I don't think it belongs on xbox. Journey won't have kill streaks or achievements.
Definitely looking forward to this, Flower is one of those games that made me drool all over the controller it was that good
Looks great, I loved the sense of exploration in Shadow of the Colossus and this looks like it will be similar in that aspect
I didn't realize the same developer that made flOw also made Flower, enjoyed both anyways, but now that I know I'll probably look forward to hearing more about their next game.
I may be in the minority, but I love artistic games like this. Video games honestly haven't seen enough "arts for arts sake" type of games.
Okay, glad i'm not the only one who thought they were talking about the band not a game haha
Flower was incredible so I'm definitely going to be watching for details on Journey. If it can match Flower's beauty and power, it'll be a must-have.
If Flower's anything to go by, I'm buying this on Day one. One of the most spiritual experiences I've ever witnessed, Flower was :)
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