New PlayStation Studio, Originating from Bungie, Develops a Team-Based Action Game Inspired by Life Sims and Frog-Themed Games: What Does That Mean?

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You know how it is—it’s Wednesday. At least as I’m scribbling this down. So PlayStation has this fresh, shiny studio they want to show off. Don’t be nervous, they’re friendly. Unless, of course, you’re talking execs — they might nibble a bit. Anyway, this new gang, they’re called teamLFG. Yep, they’re embarking on this multiplayer game spree inspired by — get this — “frog-type games.” Strange, huh?

So, there’s this post on the PS Blog. Picture this: Hermen Hulst, bigwig over at Sony Interactive Entertainment, sounding like a dad showing off a new trophy. It’s all very “keep up or get left behind in this wild ocean of live services.” Delightful.

Now, about teamLFG. Cool name, right? Stands for “Looking For Group,” not the spicier version you might think. They’ve set up camp in Bellvue, Washington, and it’s a mix of fresh faces and seasoned vets who’ve cut their teeth on games like Destiny, Halo, and League of Legends. They spun out of Bungie, which kinda adds up.

They’re all about gameplay that gets your heart pounding and crafting virtual worlds where you can hang out and maybe make a buddy or two. The name really speaks to that mission. Nice touch.

So what’s cooking? They’re tackling this wild, live-service multiplayer thing. Think action at the core. There’s this “incubation project,” whatever that means. A tiny hiccup: it got mentioned when Bungie was talking layoffs. Awkward timing, huh?

Here’s the scoop: it’s a team-based action game, drawing inspiration from — wait for it — fighting games, platformers, MOBAs, life sims, and those mysterious frog-type games. Yeah, I’m with you, scratching my head too.

Imagine this: players dive into a lighthearted, sci-fi fantasy universe. Sounds like a comedy show set in space, right? Honestly, can barely wait to see more of this madness.

Frog-type games, though. Not like the classic Frogger or those mystery-solving frogs. What even are frog-type games? Beats me. My brain’s conjuring a mix of Tekken, Mario, Dota 2, with mid-2000s Crazy Frog hopping about. Wild imagery, I know.

Probably not what they’re going for, but hey, they said early access playtests are happening. They want feedback, which is refreshing.

So here’s the million-dollar question: is this Crazy Frog mishmash what PlayStation’s missing? Or does teamLFG have some genius up their sleeves? I’m curious. What about you?