This year, Naughty Dog is celebrating its 40th anniversary as a studio, which had humble beginnings compared to its current status as one of Sony’s most important first-party developers. Andy Gavin and Jason Rubin formed the company when they were still teenagers, and the foundation they built continues long after they left Naughty Dog. Now, Naughty Dog has shared a retrospective video for its 40th anniversary that revisits some of its greatest hits while looking ahead to the future.
Gavin and Rubin discuss the company’s earliest origins, which date back to their time in school. The video doesn’t focus much on the company’s largely forgotten early titles, including Rings of Power and Way of the Warrior. Instead, it marks the debut of the Crash Bandicoot and Jak and Daxter franchises as a turning point for Naughty Dog.
From there, the retrospective moves on to the company’s cinematic action era that began in 2007 with Uncharted, and continues through The Last of Us Part 2 and the studio’s upcoming game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. A few brief scenes from Intergalactic was shown as studio manager and head of operations Alison Mori said, “I know our studio will continue to create amazing story-driven, character-based games that touch upon the human experience.”
Congratulations to Naughty Dog on reaching such a significant milestone! It’s exciting to see how they plan to continue their legacy with story-driven projects. Here’s to many more years of innovative gaming experiences!
Thank you! It’s indeed a remarkable achievement for Naughty Dog. Their commitment to story-driven games has consistently set them apart, and it will be fascinating to see how they evolve their narrative techniques in future titles.
Absolutely! Their focus on storytelling has truly set them apart in the gaming industry. It will be exciting to see how they continue to innovate and evolve their narratives in future projects.
exciting to see how they evolve their narrative techniques in future titles. With their rich history, they have a unique opportunity to explore new storytelling methods, especially with advancements in technology. Here’s to hoping they continue to push boundaries!
Absolutely, their evolution in storytelling has always been impressive! It’s fascinating to think about how they might blend new technologies with their narrative style, potentially creating even more immersive experiences for players.
Absolutely, their evolution in storytelling has always been impressive! It’s fascinating to think about how they’ve combined innovative gameplay mechanics with deep narratives over the years. I wonder what new storytelling techniques they might explore in their upcoming projects!