It’s midweek — a Wednesday, to be exact — and PlayStation’s got something up its sleeve. They’re introducing a new studio. Don’t fret; it’s nothing scary. Execs might be the only ones to watch out for, right? So, this new group, teamLFG, just joined the PlayStation family, and they’re crafting some multiplayer thing inspired by what they call “frog-type games.” Yeah, I’m baffled too.
Anyway, this revelation came from a PS Blog post. Hermen Hulst, the head honcho of Sony Interactive Entertainment, is introducing teamLFG like he’s presenting his favorite child at a talent show. Just don’t fall behind, or you might find yourself thrown overboard into the intimidating live service ocean.
So, let’s talk about teamLFG. It stands for “Looking For Group” — much better than a certain uncouth acronym. Nestled in Bellvue, Washington, this crew mixes fresh faces with seasoned vets who’ve dabbled in Destiny, Halo, and League of Legends, all spinning off from Bungie.
In their own words, they’re after some top-notch action gameplay, every moment as gripping as possible, wrapped in social virtual worlds. They’ve got this vision of crafting games where folks can make friends and build communities. Sounds ambitious, right?
PlayStation’s live-service push has been, well, let’s call it adventurous, and teamLFG is diving headfirst with a multiplayer game. Their first venture is described as an “incubation project,” a term tossed around amid some unfortunate Bungie layoff news.
This upcoming game? It’s a team-action kind of deal. Think a mashup of fighting games, platformers, MOBAs, life sims, and, yep, those frog-type games. Picture a humorous, fresh, sci-fi-fantasy universe. Intriguing, isn’t it? I can’t help but wonder: what on earth are frog-type games? Definitely not your usual Frogger or Frog Detective, but something… else.
Imagine a game that feels a bit like Tekken, a sprinkle of Mario, a dash of Dota 2, wrapped in a universe once dominated by the Crazy Frog phenomenon. Crazy, right? Though I doubt it’s the exact path they’re taking, teamLFG is hyped about early access playtests. They want feedback, and lots of it.
Do you reckon this could be the next big thing for PlayStation — some Crazy Frog mashup with shades of Overwatch or Fortnite? Drop your thoughts below.
