Insomniac Proves Exclusives Are Dead

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Insomniac Games has revealed that its first major new IP for years will be bucking the trend of Sony exclusivity and making its way to the Xbox 360. While there are first-party studios that hinge their success on one specific console, there have always been others, though dedicated to the cause, that never sign on the dotted line. Microsoft’s relationship with Bungie is indicative of a studio relationship where the studio remained independent, despite a close working relationship. Similarly, on the Sony side, Insomniac Games has been instrumental in making sure the PlayStation brand is a success. Successful series such as Spyro or Ratchet & Clank created colourful characters and platforming fun that lead into the more serious Resistance FPS games, but what has Insomniac in store for its first foray into 360 territory? Well, for those that have spent their gaming lives with a 360 pad glued to their hands, Insomniac has been keen to point out its core tenets of humour, exotic and explosive weapons, and immersive storytelling. You can usually add stunning locations and scenery to that list too, and currently, Overstrike’s lovely CGI trailer has been living up to that promise.

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