Bend Studio job listing indicates unannounced AAA Vita title

[Blacksite]

Sony's Bend Studio today listed a job opportunity looking for a developer for another PlayStation Vita title.

Known for developing the PS Vita launch title Uncharted: Golden Abyss, Bend Studio is offering a position called Senior Staff Technical Animator at their offices in Bend, Oregon. The studio has also developed Syphon Filter titles and Resistance: Retribution for the PlayStation Portable system. The official job listing on Gamasutra says:

“Bend Studio the creators of Sony's flagship Vita title Uncharted Golden Abyss is currently looking of the entertainment industries top artistic talent to help us create AAA content for Sony's powerful new hardware. We just scratched the surface on what the Vita can do with Uncharted Golden Abyss and expect to push the platform even further with our future projects."

So, what is Bend Studios developing? It's highly likely to be another Uncharted game for the PS Vita, but it could also be planning to return to the Syphon Filter or the Resistance series.

Or maybe it could be bringing another big franchise to the Vita. Infamous or God of War, perhaps? We'll keep you posted when we find out more. Let us know what you think it could be.

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I want to see something other than Uncharted. I doubt it'll be another Resistance but they could always make another Syphon Filter.

[Kuro]

Triple A? Hope so..I really do. Yeah I hope it's a Syphon Filter game as well.

[Nitey]

IT'll probably another Uncharted but this is good news. Bend are a top studio

Can't wait to play Uncharted next week with the Plus update : )

[F34R]

How about we see a Vita exclusive IP? That'd be nice to see a AAA game that isn't feeding off of PS3 franchises.

[Fon]

How about we see a Vita exclusive IP? That'd be nice to see a AAA game that isn't feeding off of PS3 franchises.

I agree with this. Although Uncharted is technically PS Vita's most sold game so they might continue down that route.

[F34R]

I agree with this. Although Uncharted is technically PS Vita's most sold game so they might continue down that route.

I'd be ok with more Uncharted lol. It's my fav "Sony" franchise up to this point.

[Fon]

I'd be ok with more Uncharted lol. It's my fav "Sony" franchise up to this point.

I also love, Uncharted but I would like to see something different. Gravity Rush was a breath of fresh air.

[DarkVincent07]

They did a great job with Uncharted but it would be cool of they tackled a different IP... Or a brand new one and make a really high profile Vita system seller


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[EdoTensei]

Great! thanks for the news

[F34R]

They did a great job with Uncharted but it would be cool of they tackled a different IP... Or a brand new one and make a really high profile Vita system seller


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That's what I'd love to see (also some more uncharted lol)

[Nitey]

How about we see a Vita exclusive IP? That'd be nice to see a AAA game that isn't feeding off of PS3 franchises.

Definitely! I mean, I haven't even played UC:GA yet but unique IP for Vita should be a priority. Bringing back Syphon Filter would also be great

[mankind]

Did you like Uncharted: Golden Abyss? Well, it looks like developers Bend are working on another, if information taken from three separate job adverts posted today can be extrapolated to fit. Of course, they could be working on absolutely anything, but considering past experience, a gap in the market for another title and – well – the descriptions, it’s likely that this is for another Uncharted.
The three new roles are for a Senior Staff Environment Artist, a Senior Staff Artist and a Senior Staff Character Animator, all at their Oregon head office.
Between them, they mention things like “organic and inorganic terrain” and “architectural elements”, “textures and setup shaders that mimic real word properties like metal and cloth” and the animator is to work on “characters, weapons, vehicles and everything else” and “cinematic sequences including acting, facial animation and lip-syncing”.
This is likely to be an existing IP, due to an “established direction” and “engine guidelines”.
Oh, and if you want a bonus job description – this one for a Senior Director of Brand Marketing mentions “next gen software” – wonder what that could be all about…

http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2012/12/...rted-for-vita/