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Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception

Uncharted Designer Quits Naughty Dog
Written Monday, April 30, 2012 By Lee Bradley
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Richard Lemarchand has resigned from his role at Naughty Dog, after eight years at the studio. The Uncharted designer has joined the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts to teach at the Interactive Media Division.

It’s a prestigious role. Renowned Journey developers Kellee Santiago and Jenova Chen studied at The Interactive Media Division. In addition to his teaching role, Lemarchand will also work on experimental games as part of a research project.

"I think the simplest answer is that it seems like a natural transition point," said Lemarchand. "I was involved with the development of the Uncharted series not quite from the beginning, but almost... and even though the Uncharted series isn't intended to be viewed as a trilogy, maybe there's something about the number three that felt... there is a certain amount of completeness for me.

"For about 10 years now, I've wanted to make a different kind of game, alongside my professional practice. I've always really loved working on the kinds of blockbuster AAA games that I've had the opportunity to work on, and I think I've been exceptionally lucky - it's partly by luck and a little bit of judgment I've gotten to work on big games that are also, I think, real exemplars in terms of craft, and hopefully, ultimately, with some transcendent aspects to them. 

"I've always loved the experimental and avant-garde,” he continued. “I wanted to try to make a game in that sphere for the best part of a decade, now."

Lemarchand joined Naughty Dog from Tomb Raider dev Crystal Dynamics in June 2004, working on various titles before concentrating on the PS3 Uncharted games. He will be sorely missed.

[via Gamasutra]




 
 

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Comment #1 by shaggy7935
Monday, April 30, 2012 @ 05:58:11 AM
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this is terrible news. although i guess he shouldn't be working on the games he didn't want to. i just hope this doesn't change any plans for future uncharted's.

 
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Comment #3 by EDOGG450
Monday, April 30, 2012 @ 06:00:38 AM
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This is 100% ok with me, The number 3 should fit a place in all our hearts, this series is wonderful and I'm sure a 4th would be nice but putting Uncharted to rest sounds better than actually making the 4th. Drake;s uncharted voyage to Sir Francis was met with a sinking city therefore ending the series with a "Bang". The departure of this developer will hopefully stop the creation of Uncharted so "The Last of Us" can be just as good if not better than the Uncharted series and Jak series.
Go enjoy new realms Lemarchand! :)

 
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Comment #4 by kakihara301
Monday, April 30, 2012 @ 06:13:56 AM
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@2

Making fun of the Uncharted series? Whatever.

But, belittling teachers as a whole? Not cool. Not cool at all.

 
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Comment #5 by TroubleMaker411
Monday, April 30, 2012 @ 06:17:42 AM
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@2
Ragging on teachers is a real douchebag move

You sir, are a twat!

OT
It's always a shame when a good dev leaves a studio. But a guess would be that the kind of crunches he was seeing were affecting the home life just a little bit.

 
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Comment #6 by gaviota1195
Monday, April 30, 2012 @ 06:28:58 AM
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Ignore him guys. @2 Is probably some guy who could not finish his high school degree because of he has no life at all.

 
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Comment #7 by QDawg187
Monday, April 30, 2012 @ 06:47:56 AM
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Or,I could just be someone who personally thinks the Uncharted games are some of the most over rated games with a severe lack of quality.But we're not allowed have opinions on here.Forgot the internet is now America.....

....wait

 
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Comment #8 by Cloud AC
Monday, April 30, 2012 @ 06:59:28 AM
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@7 Nope, you're just an hipster twat.

 
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Comment #9 by robinoyo
Monday, April 30, 2012 @ 07:05:33 AM
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Terrible news! He is such a nice guy! Loved all the interviews with him. I wish him all the best!

 
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Comment #10 by AndyBeans
Monday, April 30, 2012 @ 07:08:51 AM
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@7 Someone who "personally thinks the Uncharted games are some of the most over rated games" but posts their opinions on an Uncharted thread is commonly known as a troll, and someone who thinks that the Uncharted series show "a severe lack of quality" is commonly known as an idiot. Take your pick.

Good luck to the guy, he's proved his worth over the last 8 years and it's great that he wants to move on to educating others; there are too many teachers/lecturers trying to prepare their students for a professional career in their chosen field with no real experience to draw upon. I work for a university and most of the lecturers can't even dress themselves properly!

 
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Comment #11 by sudarsanvr
Monday, April 30, 2012 @ 07:35:44 AM
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hope they fire the team that looks after uncharted MP
online is just horrible
last night i spent an hour to get into the game, reinstalling the game data and patch 1.09 several times(i think 5 times)
but the game crashes every time !@#$ you ND

 
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Comment #12 by grimydawg
Monday, April 30, 2012 @ 07:40:19 AM
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@ 2,7 If you want to have an opinion on something, at least have proper grammar. Idiots these days.

 
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Comment #13 by jbrist
Monday, April 30, 2012 @ 07:42:55 AM
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@11 I've never had problems like that... maybe you just have bad luck or a bad internet connection?

OT: It's upsetting to see developers leave their studio, especially when they're an extremely talented individual... however, I do wish him luck with his future endeavours, and he should be the perfect candidate to teach interactive media, since he'll have all the knowledge, unlike some other teachers I know, that just read it all from a book as they go along, as if they're learning it at the same time... (Well, I DID know them, I'm out of school and college now, lol)

 
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Comment #14 by Canadian_Wilson
Monday, April 30, 2012 @ 07:43:23 AM
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If QDawg thinks the Uncharted series "lacks quality" I'd hate to see what he thinks about Call of Duty :/

Those that can't play first person shooters rip on third person shooters

 
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Comment #15 by kal-el
Monday, April 30, 2012 @ 07:45:47 AM
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@7 as a xbox 360 gamer...i will always say the 360 is best..as to why people believe otherwise i don't understand..i owned ps3 first..switched to 360 and never came back..still play the system and i have 31 platinums...but you must be crazy if you think uncharted is over rated...it's one of the best games this generation..are you insane LOL...next i'll hear god of war is over rated lmao! stfu scrub!

 
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Comment #16 by QDawg187
Monday, April 30, 2012 @ 08:15:15 AM
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Gonna try this 1 by 1 now.

@12 Grammar was fine.I even punctuated properly,except for some people that believe there is a space after a fullstop.

@14 CoD? Having a 2.0 K/D ratio or higher on all CoD games I've played with a large amount of kills,not 20/10,as well as all achievements/trophies in the original list of some of the games.I think your arguement is invalid.Now since you will probably try to switch to a "Oh he's a CoD FPS head!" then you will also be wrong. They've been on the downhill for years,ever since CoD4,I havent even bought all of them since,AND I doubt I will be giving Activision any of my money for future CoD games.

@15 While owning both consoles myself as well,I dont feel I fanboy to either.It is easy for others to rush and say "He dissed a ps3 exclusive,fanboy!!" but common sense says that I just happen to not like said game.I enjoy several ps3 exclusives,hell one of my top 3 games this generation is a ps3 exclusive.And yes,I do believe that Uncharted games are over rated because they actually feel like bad Tomb Raider rip offs.As for God of War,I havent played them because that type of game doesn't appeal to me.

 
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Comment #17 by kakihara301
Monday, April 30, 2012 @ 08:50:42 AM
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@16

Here's the problem. Most rational people don't really care one way or the other. If you don't like Uncharted, that's fine. More power to you. I disagree, but that's what makes it an opinion. You can't be right or wrong. It is your OWN personal opinion.

The problem I have, as do most level headed people, is this - "Those who can't do, teach."

So, my wife can't do? She is a graphic design teacher that puts her heart and soul into enlightening and shaping her students to strive to acheive.

My best friend can't do? He is an English teacher at an inner city school, where he has to go even further than most teachers to connect with his students who can't see a way out of their lot in life, a continuing cycle of violence and poverty that he tries to show CAN be broken by getting a better education.

I don't care even the slightest that you have a 2.0 k/d in CoD. I don't care about your hostility towards Uncharted. None of that matters.

Education matters. Teachers matter. Do not belittle people who have some of the most demanding, important, low-paying jobs that you can have.

 
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Comment #18 by PS3zeeree11
Monday, April 30, 2012 @ 08:56:40 AM
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don't feed the troll......

 
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Comment #19 by Draco416
Monday, April 30, 2012 @ 09:08:00 AM
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LOL @7. Overrated? Hardly anyone even knows they exist, as with all of the best games, ie, Killzone. You're obviously a Sucks-Box 360 fanboy So just go away.

 
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Comment #20 by SoPoF
Monday, April 30, 2012 @ 10:28:18 AM
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Good for him. Guys, he's not doing this against his will, it's what he wants to do and he'll probably be happy with it. And if you fear his talent will be missed at Naughty Dog, just think of the army of super game developers he will create instead with his celestial teaching skills.

 
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Comment #21 by Loftus
Monday, April 30, 2012 @ 11:36:32 AM
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My first thought was 'damn, that's a shame to see him leave the gaming industry' but then my second thought was that students at the university of Southern California’s school are in for a treat, and may turn in to important game designers etc. down the line, so it's definitely a positive. Good luck to him.

 
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Comment #22 by dante_kinkade
Monday, April 30, 2012 @ 12:57:17 PM
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Ughhh I hate when talented people quit to do things that barely uses their amazing amount of talent, well hopefully they can find someone to replace him for the next game that is really good.

 
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Comment #23 by ThomasWhalen
Monday, April 30, 2012 @ 04:17:42 PM
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good to here that someone is moving on to bigger and better things. dissapointed that hes left just hope it doesnt effect the uncharted development

 
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Comment #24 by sanchezz4387
Monday, April 30, 2012 @ 04:18:52 PM
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Good, uncharted has ended good for him for wanting something new. You know what when. I finished primary school I wanted new challenges at high School and when I did 5 years there I went further and studied at college, after getting bored I got a full time job and I'm still working now! Fucking hell some gamers need a life if the bloke wants a change then good luck to him. Being a part of uncharted series in 8! Years warrants a break, I respect him for not wantin to milk a successful franchise more than its worth

 
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Comment #25 by Vocaloid
Monday, April 30, 2012 @ 04:37:02 PM
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We should just send him to valve so he can make portal 3

 
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Comment #26 by pskid247
Wednesday, August 29, 2012 @ 04:00:12 AM
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@3 i have to agree, i feel that uncharted has run its course now, i have played all four and enjoyed them all but i felt as though drakes deception lacked a little bit of the magic of the others, its probably just me that feels that way but never the less i feel its time to put this amazing series to bed and wake up a great new series!


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Developer:
Naughty Dog

Publisher:
Sony Computer Entertainment

Genre:
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Release:

US: November 01, 2011
Europe: November 02, 2011
Japan: November 02, 2011

Resolution: 480p, 720p, 1080i
Sound: Dolby Digital 5.1
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