Uncharted

Naughty Dog Talks PS4 Pro Specs

by Sohrab Osati | Oct 31, 2016 | 0 comments

It’s hard to believe that in less than two weeks, Sony is launching PS4 Pro, a more powerful, 4K-ready gaming machine. With each new console that’s released, the obvious and ‘easy’ change is more horsepower – faster CPU/GPU, and more RAM etc. The PS4 Pro is no different, though the leaps you’ll get from it are less than when going from PS2 to PS3 or PS3 to PS4 – but don’t take that to mean that you won’t be getting some spectacular difference, especially if you have a 4K HDR TV.

Still, specs rarely tell the whole picture. As Naughty Dog Lead Programmer Christian Gyrling explains, it’s what you do with those specs.

Poll: Have you started playing Uncharted 4 yet?

by Allegra Osati | May 13, 2016 | 3 comments

On Tuesday, May 10th, the world awoke to (or refused to go to sleep because of) Naughty Dog’s newest installment in Nathan Drake’s saga, Uncharted: A Thief’s End. This long awaited game is already getting rave reviews, and we want to hear yours. Have you gotten in on the action of Uncharted 4 yet? Let us know in our poll!

Celebrate Uncharted 4 Release With Amazing Fan Film – Uncharted: Ambushed

by Sohrab Osati | May 10, 2016 | 0 comments

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Fan films tend to go two ways – they either become cringeworthy spectacle that’s purely an exercise in passion with talent – or something delightful that at the very least is entertaining or at best, like in the case of Severus Snape and the Marauders, an intimate and more revealing look at the worlds we know and love. Luckily, in the case of Uncharted: Ambushed, the Norwegian/Danish short film manages to fall on the latter side of the equation by delivering something quite familiar yet entirely new and satisfying to fans of Uncharted. And it’s not just me raving about the film either. Here is what Naughty Dog co-president Christophe Balestra and Uncharted 4 co-writer Josh Scherr had to say:

Very impressive job @MartinSofiedal! Uncharted fans you have to watch this… http://t.co/SXNT1rbjU6

— Christophe Balestra (@cbalestra) October 23, 2014

Wow, this UNCHARTED: DRAKE’S FORTUNE fan film is *really* well done! Nailed the props, too. http://t.co/oSJjzfgwVQ pic.twitter.com/vva3tnXTi3

— Josh Scherr (@joshscherr) October 23, 2014

With Uncharted 4 now available for PS4, what better way to kick off the journey that started nearly 10 years ago on PS3 than by looking at what happens when you mix fandom and talent? Oh, and if this is how an Uncharted flick could play out, sign me up.

Prepare for ‘Uncharted 4’ With Massive Discount on ‘The Nathan Drake Collection’

by Sohrab Osati | Mar 16, 2016 | 0 comments

If you’re at all like me, April 10th can’t come soon enough. A tricky part of married life however is wanting to enjoy things together and while I’ve played the three previous Uncharted installments, Allegra has yet to be able to – and frankly a part of me has had little interest in firing up the PS3 to get her familiarized. Luckily there is a massive PlayStation Store sale happening which includes a host of Naughty Dog games like:

PlayStation 4

The Last of Us Remastered – $29.99
The Last of Us Left Behind – $5.99, $3.99
The Last of Us MP Weapons and Gesture Bundles – $0.99 to $3.59
Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection – $35.99, $29.99

Note that prices in blue are for PlayStation Plus members. More deals after the jump.

Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection Update 1.02 is 1GB of Goodness

by Sohrab Osati | Nov 17, 2015 | 0 comments

Having launched just last month on PS4, Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection update 1.02 is weighing in 1GB and bring with it some changes like Trophy adjustments though no specifics were given on exactly what that means. Via the changelog:

Adjusted trophy requirements
Adjusted forward movement sensitivity
Improvements to package installation
Various visual improvements
Stability improvements
Updated credits

‘Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection’ Receives an Epic Story Trailer

by Sohrab Osati | Aug 18, 2015 | 0 comments

Uncharted_The_Nathan_Drake_Collection_Box Arriving on October 9th, Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection is bringing the three previous installments of Nathan Drake to the PS4 in a big way. Alongside improved visuals, you can expect new difficulty modes/balancing (and trophies to go along with them) though sadly multiplayer won’t be making the cut. On the upside, you’ll get access to the Uncharted 4 multiplayer beta, so that should make up for it.

Beyond a gorgeous and vivid world that’s beautifully depicted, thanks to the artistry of Naughty Dog, Uncharted is vast with rich characters and tantalizing storylines that get you invested in the characters and their faits.

After the jump, an epic story trailer for Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection that’s worthy of the series.

Uncharted Movie Delayed By Another Year

by Sohrab Osati | Aug 7, 2015 | 2 comments

In the next 6 months, we’re going to be getting a whole lot of Uncharted love in the PlayStation world. Come October 9th, Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection will land on PS4 where we get to revisit the first three chapters of the franchise in glorious 1080p/60fps. On top of that, expect new difficulty modes and balancing tweaks to the game.

Though delayed till early 2016, we’ll soon enough be getting our hands on Uncharted 4 which is already looking sublime. Unfortunately for us, that’s all the Nathan Drake we’ll be getting for some time as the previously scheduled Uncharted movie that was to land sometime in 2016 has been delayed.

See ‘Uncharted 2: Among Thieves’ Run at 1080p/60fps on PS4

by Sohrab Osati | Jul 17, 2015 | 0 comments

We might not be getting Uncharted 4 until 2016, but that doesn’t mean Nathan Drake isn’t coming to PS4 sooner. In fact, Uncharted is coming to PS4 via Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection which features all three previous titles that will run at 1080p/60fps with better lighting, textures, and models. Besides better visuals, all three games will include ‘Photo Mode’ and new trophies.

After the jump, a look at Uncharted 2: Among Thieves running at 1080p/60fps.

‘Uncharted 4’ Vehicle Chase Gameplay

by Sohrab Osati | Jun 16, 2015 | 0 comments

I’m not even sure what to write here because surely anything I say will not due justice to the amount of work and visual wonder that’s on display. Shown at the end of the Sony’s E3 2015 press conference, the Uncharted 4 vehicle chase gameplay is a near 7 minute sequence that not only showcases the power of the PS4, but the wizardry of Naughty Dog.

After the jump, I hope you take the time to click the HD button on the trailer and watch it through. Once you’re done and you’ve picked up your jaw from the floor, rewatch the video again and look for the small details like bullets ripping through sandbags which causes the bags to slowly spill out sand or the small interactions of Drake & Sully as he ~~drives through~~ destroys the city.

‘Rise of the Tomb Raider’ Went Xbox Timed Exclusive to Answer ‘Uncharted 4’

by Sohrab Osati | Aug 19, 2014 | 2 comments

Much has already been written about Rise of the Tomb Raider becoming a timed exclusive on Xbox One. While exclusives or timed exclusives are nothing new to the industry, what made this matter a bit more surprising was that the last iteration of the game which was a reboot of Lara Craft was already multi-platform and rarely do multi-platform games go exclusive unless the studio is purchased by one of the console makers. In fact if you look at global sales of Tomb Raider from 2013, you can see the shocking difference between PlayStation and Xbox owners who purchased the game.

PS3 – 2.22 Million
360 – 1.71 Million
PS4 – 0.46 million
Xbox One – .17

Looking at these numbers, it’s still a head scratcher that Square Enix decided to offer Rise of the Tomb Raider as a timed exclusive on Xbox One but that’s what a truck load of money will do. However, there seems to be another reason that Microsoft wanted the latest Lara Croft adventure on Xbox One and it has nothing to do with snubbing PS4 fans and more to do with fear of Uncharted 4.

‘Uncharted’ Film Gets June 10th, 2016 Release Date

by Sohrab Osati | Jul 23, 2014 | 0 comments

Sony Pictures has officially confirmed the release date for Uncharted, based on the best-selling and beloved PlayStation franchise. According to Sony, Uncharted will be released on June 10th, 2016 and will be directed by Seth Gordon (Identity Thief, Horrible Bosses) and is being written by David Guggenheim (Safe House). Charles Roven, Arad, Alex Gartner, and Ari Arad (Spider-Man franchise) will be producing under their Arad/Atlas Entertainment production company. With an unfinished screenplay, expect details to remain scarce till 2015 when production and filming will officially start on the highly-anticipated film.

‘Uncharted 4’ to Move Beyond Crew Cuts & Feature More Realistic Hair

by Sohrab Osati | Jul 10, 2014 | 0 comments

The Uncharted series has continuously pushed the boundaries of what can be delivered from a game in narrative, gameplay, and visuals. As can be seen from the image above, with each title released, Naughty Dog has pushed the visual fidelity of the game and its main hero ~~Indiana Jones~~ ~~Malcom Reynolds~~ Nathan Drake. Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End will be no different, but there is one change that will be coming to the series that at first might go by unnoticed – character hair.

E3: ‘Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End’ coming to PS4 in 2015

by Brien Bell | Jun 11, 2014 | 6 comments

The wait is over. Nathan Drake is officially returning in Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, revealed at the end of Sony’s E3 Press Conference on Monday before the Expo officially began. Uncharted 4 will be released for the PlayStation 4 in 2015. Read on to see the first in-engine footage of the game recorded directly from a PS4, and hear from the game’s creative team about what’s next for the Uncharted franchise.

Justin Richmond Leaves Naughty Dog and Uncharted 4

by Sohrab Osati | Mar 27, 2014 | 1 comment

You can now count Justin Richmond among the many high profile departure at Sony. Richmond had previously worked on all three prior Uncharted titles before heading Uncharted 4 on the PlayStation 4 as Game Director. It seems that Richmond’s departure isn’t an abrupt one as he’ll be leaving Naughty Dog to join Riot Games. Richmond:

I have in fact made the decision to leave Naughty Dog. I love the company and the people and know that they will continue to create awesome games going forward. On a happier note, after careful consideration and exploration I have joined Riot Games. There is some really innovative stuff going on here that I can’t wait to be a part of.

Earlier this month, Amy Henning was reportedly “forced” out of Naughty Dog. Henning had been the writer on Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, and Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception. After the jump, Sony response to Richmonds departure.

Amy Hennig ‘Forced Out’ At Naughty Dog, Report Claims

by Brien Bell | Mar 4, 2014 | 0 comments

According to a report from IGN, Amy Hennig, the creative director and writer of the Uncharted series, has left Naughty Dog. Hennig, who joined Naughty Dog during the Jak & Daxter series on PlayStation 2 and just celebrated her 10th anniversary with the studio, was the driving force behind Nathan Drake’s adventures on the PlayStation 3, serving as writer for Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, and Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception. Hennig’s role as writer and creative director had continued through the development of the latest Uncharted games, which was announced for PlayStation 4 in November.