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Naughty Dog suffers more losses

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The Last of Us earned just about every award possible last year, and it looks like the PS4 remake might just be even better. But is it the last hurrah from a dying studio?

We already knew about Amy Hennig. She was the first to leave Naughty Dog, although we’re still unclear if by choice or not, and joined on with Visceral Games’ Star Wars project. She even brought over Todd Stashwick as a co-writer. Well now it’s confirmed that Stashwick’s role in Uncharted 4 has been recast. It’s unclear what happened, but it seems that Naughty Dog is ejecting all the unfaithful. Stashwick isn’t the only one, Naughty Dog has lost someone even more integral.

Over on twitter, Nate Wells made the following announcement/confirmation:

Wells was the lead artist for The Last of Us, and his departure will be a serious blow for Naughty Dog. It’s not to say that these people were the only talent on hand, nor is it to say that they’re irreplaceable, but it certainly doesn’t look good for a company when so many key people sever ties.

Could this be because of issues within Sony itself? Naughty Dog is one of their prize studios – perhaps they’re also primed to get the most pressure from the ailing corporation? I’m glad these people are finding alternative employment, but it certainly doesn’t bode well for the studio.

Last Updated: April 22, 2014

31 Comments

  1. Admiral Chief in Space

    April 22, 2014 at 14:33

    Heh, header makes me think about Nirvana, kinda

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    • Hammersteyn

      April 22, 2014 at 14:55

      This plays when you finish Second Son. So worth it! (Yeah it’s a cover,but such memories)

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      • Admiral Chief in Space

        April 22, 2014 at 15:03

        Good cover though

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        • Hammersteyn

          April 22, 2014 at 15:11

          I loved it.

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        • Skyblue

          April 22, 2014 at 15:35

          HERESY!

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          • Admiral Chief in Space

            April 22, 2014 at 15:41

            Come now, it does not even compare to the original brilliance, hence my modest word of “good” and the mention that it is a cover, hence again referencing the original, masterful artist

          • Guest

            April 22, 2014 at 15:58

          • Admiral Chief in Space

            April 22, 2014 at 16:00

            Why did you delete your other comment?

          • Skyblue

            April 22, 2014 at 16:01

            The pic wouldn’t upload

          • Skyblue

            April 22, 2014 at 16:03

          • Admiral Chief in Space

            April 22, 2014 at 16:05

            Hahahaha

  2. Umar's Sin

    April 22, 2014 at 14:38

    My 2cents, they didn’t wana make Uncharted 4, but were forced to because it’s one of Sony’s biggest titles

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    • Hammersteyn

      April 22, 2014 at 14:55

      Was thinking the same…

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  3. FoxOneZA

    April 22, 2014 at 14:49

    Moyes will be taking charge of ND in the near future to oversee the failure of Uncharted 4 😛 /notreally

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  4. Kromas

    April 22, 2014 at 14:52

    “You either die a hero or live long enough to become the Villain”. This is whats happening to Naughty Dog.

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  5. Hammersteyn

    April 22, 2014 at 14:58

    Naughty Dog, Insomniac Games and Sucker Punch. The big three when it come to PS games. Holding thumbs they survive.

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    • Kensei Seraph

      April 22, 2014 at 15:02

      What would happen if they were to collapse and combine?

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      • Tomahawk "Lightning" Jones

        April 22, 2014 at 15:10

        Insomniac Sucker Dog? Naughty Punch Games? Insomniac Dog Punch?

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        • Hammersteyn

          April 22, 2014 at 15:12

          XD

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          • Tomahawk "Lightning" Jones

            April 22, 2014 at 15:17

            Their first game can be about a rogue space-pirate-archeologist alien Raccoon-like creature with electrical powers that has to stop a future, evil version of himself from stealing an ancient artefact which he hopes to use to turn the rest of the universe into space-pirate-archeologist alien Raccoon-like creatures with electrical powers too, seeing as they’re outlawed and hunted in that world. Joining him will be his fat-ass best bud, old-ass father-like bud and his hot-ass are they or aren’t they love interest. — HOLY SHIT! WHY AREN’T WE FUNDING THIS?!

          • Hammersteyn

            April 22, 2014 at 15:26

            Is it “Draw ideas from a hat day” today?

          • Tomahawk "Lightning" Jones

            April 22, 2014 at 15:31

            Pharrell’s hat, yes. 😀 /

        • Sk3tz0

          April 22, 2014 at 15:24

          Punch the Insomniac Dog.

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          • Tomahawk "Lightning" Jones

            April 22, 2014 at 15:32

            This dog looks like he’s getting something done to him offscreen. o.O

      • Hammersteyn

        April 22, 2014 at 15:12

        Dunno, but the amount of games would surely drop?

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        • Kensei Seraph

          April 22, 2014 at 15:13

          But would the quality increase proportionately?

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          • Hammersteyn

            April 22, 2014 at 15:25

            Not sure how much it can increase. These three hardly ever release a bad game. But I could be wrong.

  6. Tomahawk "Lightning" Jones

    April 22, 2014 at 15:11

    There is something… happening here… What it is… What it is, isn’t exactly clear.

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  7. Jonah Cash

    April 22, 2014 at 16:04

    When someone leaves a company the guy who has been working in his shadow gets the chance at being the main mac!! This happens in every business all over the world!! Look at Microsoft and the guys and gals who left them, don’t think that has really made them weaker. In actual fact I think it made them stronger, and more determined to get back to their core audience!!

    Someone leaving is not always a bad thing, sometimes a change is needed to move forward!!

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  8. Kevin Donovan

    April 22, 2014 at 20:36

    How do we feel about new graphics? http://blog.tikr.me/2014/04/21/6-new-games-2014/

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  9. Rock789

    April 23, 2014 at 08:08

    Uh oh… Please don’t mess up a good thing Naughty Dog… Please!

    Reply

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