He’s not made a heck of a lot of noise lately, but David Jaffe is one of the more prolific, well-known PlayStation developers – largely because he’s the guy who’s credited with creating God of War and Twisted Metal; two of the platform’s most venerated series. In 2007, he left Sony to form his own company, Eat Sleep Play. He’s back, with something and like everything he does, it’ll probably be exclusive to PlayStation.
Earlier this week you may have seen the bizarre trailer to the Bartlet Jones Supernatural Detective Agency, Jaffe’s new game that’ll be shown at next week’s PlayStation experience. It’s confirmed to be an action game, and not a survival horror as the teaser would suggest.
Those expecting a horror game from us (much as we’d love to make one 1 day) will be disappointed. Plus I’d hate 2 go against the amazing PT!
— davidscottjaffe (@davidscottjaffe) November 25, 2014
If you’ve missed it, here it is.
Those of you with long memories may remember that The Bartlett Jones Supernatural Detective Agency was featured in this rather bizarre video from October last year.
But what the hell is it? No idea, but according to the list of people working on it (LinkedIn, via DualShockers), it’s going to be very much a “Sony” game. Here’s who’s working on the game:
- Nick Kononelos: Producer and co-owner – formerly at Sony Computer Entertainment as Senior Production Manager and Art Development Manager. He worked on many successful titles like all the Uncharted games, The Last of Us and Killzone 3.
- Tj Madigan: Lead Engineer – Used to work as Programming Manager at Sony Computer Entertainment. He worked on ModNation Racers, LittleBigPlanet Karting and more.
- Brian Gans: Generalist – Previously worked as Senior Technical Artist at Sony Computer Entertainment on Playstation All-Stars Battle Royale, Sorcery and PlayStation Home.
- Tobin Russell: Senior Designer – formerly at Sony Computer Entertainment as QA Lead, Designer and Level Designer. He worked on Twisted Metal, Twisted Metal 2, Kinetica, God of War and God of War II.
- Michael Riccio: CTO – formerly at High Moon Studios. He worked on Deadpool, Transformers Dark of the Moon, Transformers War for Cybertron and more. Before he was at Sony Computer Entertainment, working onTwisted Metal 3 and more.
- Kristen Perez: Video Editor / Game Tester/ Social Media Manager – She used to work as a QA Tester at Sony Computer Entertainment.
- Nafisah Tung: Artist – formerly Associate Artist at Sony Online Entertainment.
- Chris Kovach: Animator – he previously worked at Sony Online Entertainment.
- Heh-Kyu Sincock: Associate Producer – formerly Executive Assistant at Jaffe’s own Eat Sleep Play. He also worked at GT Interactive and SNK.
- Caryn Cook: Associate Technical Artist – she used to work as Technical Director at Digital Domain. She worked on The Bureau: XCOM Declassified and Transformers: Dark of the Moon.
- Steve Merghart: Art Director – he previously worked at Renegade Animation.
- Jonathan Ross: Associate Engineer – formerly at Motorola Mobile.
- Yacine Sefsaf: Senior Technical Artist – he worked at Microsoft’s Lift London studio, Paradox Interactive, Criterion, THQ and Krome.
- Andrea Dailey: Artist – previously at Vergeous.
- Blake Asbill: Associate Engineer – previously at High Moon Studios.
- Devlyn Daubenschmidt: Concept Artist – previously at Bit Mass.
I’m certainly intrigued. We’ll have to wait until next week to see more, I’m afraid. Keep an eye on the game’s official site, here.
Last Updated: November 28, 2014
I'm really feeling it! (Umar)
November 28, 2014 at 08:05
Can we please have what Murdered Soul Suspect was supposed to be + action
Exalted Overlord Geoffrey Tim
November 28, 2014 at 08:35
The Vanishing of Ethan Carter.
Raptor Rants A Lot
November 28, 2014 at 08:36
THIS. I so want that game. So badly
Lord Chaos
November 28, 2014 at 08:39
20% off on steam…
Raptor Rants A Lot
November 28, 2014 at 10:56
I gotta buy nappies…
Raptor Rants A Lot
November 28, 2014 at 08:36
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Hammersteyn
November 28, 2014 at 08:06
Kenny Holtz?
Captain JJ the fair
November 28, 2014 at 08:17
For those of you who don’t have Starcraft II HotS, it’s R130 on Kalahari now.
RinceThis
November 28, 2014 at 08:20
For those who don’t have a Bone, going for R5599 with Sunset Overdrive and Fifa15, damn good deal!
Captain JJ the fair
November 28, 2014 at 08:29
I don’t want a Bone. I have a fleshy meaty rump of a pc ;P
RinceThis
November 28, 2014 at 08:44
0_O
Skyblue
November 28, 2014 at 08:45
almost read that as “in a pc” yoh
Captain JJ the fair
November 28, 2014 at 08:47
lol
Reid
November 28, 2014 at 08:22
If I can get the Kalahari site to load. It’s like Takealot was on Tuesday.
Skyblue
November 28, 2014 at 08:32
Kalahari, ugh
Lord Chaos
November 28, 2014 at 08:33
Buy now while it’s cheap, If you’re lucky you’ll get it before xmas next year.
Skyblue
November 28, 2014 at 08:35
They caught me out once, never again. I responded to their “how was our service” e-mail and never heard from them again. I don’t care what they’re selling, I’m not not interested. How do Takealot get it so right by comparison?
Lord Chaos
November 28, 2014 at 08:37
Ordered D3 RoS collectors from them, order got canceled and when I inquired they said the have never had it on their site. So I sent them the link to it… on their site…
Skyblue
November 28, 2014 at 08:40
OMW the lulz!
RinceThis
November 28, 2014 at 08:44
And why are they joining!?
Skyblue
November 28, 2014 at 08:47
I heard that they’ve decided the market is too small for both of them currently but I’m assuming Kalahari needs Takealot’s expertise at actually delivering goods customers have ordered or sorting out their vapourware (see Lord Chaos comment) on offer. Terrible customer service from Kalahari.
Captain JJ the fair
November 28, 2014 at 08:47
Kalahari’s admin is a bit of a mess. They do need Takealot’s expertise.
RinceThis
November 28, 2014 at 09:23
Agreed. Though I am surprised that Takalot would want the negative rep…
Captain JJ the fair
November 28, 2014 at 08:37
I’ve never had delivery problems with them. I do live close to the DC though, but usually it takes around 2 to 4 days for me.
Skyblue
November 28, 2014 at 08:40
7 days for an Explora when they said it ships in 1 day and would arrive in 3 days. Missed the actual delivery date stated on my confirmation e-mail by 3 days. I ordered a portable HDD from Takealot this past Tuesday afternoon and received it on Wednesday morning before 12pm. Takealot are the shit imo.
Captain JJ the fair
November 28, 2014 at 08:41
I’ve never used Takealot. So can’t compare really, but as long as my things arrive in a week I’m usually happy. I do a lot of shopping on international sites, so anything beats waiting for a month.
Skyblue
November 28, 2014 at 08:43
I’ve been using Takealot forever now and they really are miles ahead of Kalahari. A week for delivery in this day and age is unacceptable.
Captain JJ the fair
November 28, 2014 at 08:47
I get what you’re saying, and it is all about service delivery, but I’m probably the most relaxed person I know. I’m never in much of a rush to get something, if it’s a week and under I’m all smiles.
That said, the fkn post office strikes made me bef&*^. I’m out something like R700 over things that never got delivered that I bought from overseas. I don’t think I’m ever going to see them.
Skyblue
November 28, 2014 at 08:48
Sheesh. I didn’t know that we still needed the postal services for anything 😉
Captain JJ the fair
November 28, 2014 at 08:51
International shipping you unfortunately do and I hate that. This country can only function with private businesses and services these days everything owned by the government is worthless. It’s really embarrassing if you work with international clients as much as I do, because there are ALWAYS problems and they can’t understand how we can live like this.
Brady miaau
November 28, 2014 at 13:26
Takeaot own Kalahari as of a few weeks ago. They are, for now, choosing to keep the brands seperate
Skyblue
November 28, 2014 at 13:42
Gawd, I think Kalahari are beyond redemption.
RinceThis
November 28, 2014 at 08:20
Wtf is that video about? Looks like some Japanese horror…
Hammersteyn
November 28, 2014 at 08:23
David seems to be making porridge or something
oVg elfroot addict
November 28, 2014 at 09:24
He is starting to look like Tim Schafer lol