KNACK -- PS4's New Mascot

**INFAMOUS8** · 03-02-2013

The Director of this game was also the lead architect of the PS4.

Here is his resume:

Marble Madness (1984, arcade) Programmer, Designer
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (1992, Genesis) Producer
Disruptor (1996, PlayStation) Executive Producer, Designer
Crash Bandicoot (1996, PlayStation) Executive Producer
Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back (1997, PlayStation) Producer, Designer
Spyro the Dragon (1998, PlayStation) Executive Producer, Designer
Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped (1998, PlayStation) Executive Producer, Designer
Spyro the Dragon 2: Ripto's Rage! (1999, PlayStation) Executive Producer
Crash Bash (2000, PlayStation) Producer, Designer
Spyro: Year of the Dragon (2000, PlayStation) Design Consultant
Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy (2001, PS2) Programmer
Ratchet and Clank (2002, PS2) - Designer
Jak II (2003, PS2) Programmer, Designer
Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando (2003, PS2) Designer
Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal (2004, PS2) Design Consultant
Resistance: Fall of Man (2006, PS3) Design Consultant
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune (2007, PS3) Design Consultant
Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction (2007, PS3) Design Consultant
Resistance 2 (2008, PS3) Designer
God of War III (2010, PS3) Design Consultant
Killzone 3 (2011, PS3) Design Consultant
Knack (PS4) - Director, Designer

His fingerprints are all over some of Sonys best games ever.

KNACK reminds me of the 90's mascot days. Gameplay has been described as a mixed of Crash Bandicoot and God of War.

The graphics look like they're from a Pixar movie, and KNACK will be a PS4 Launch title. Could this be Sonys next mascot?

Knack looks like it will showcase next-gen physics and particle effects quite well. I'm definitely excited for it. I think it was the most underrated game at Sonys press conference. And before anyone mentions platforming game sales...... Let me remind you that LittleBigPlanet sold over 5+million copies on PS3.

Other Notes: Knack is developed by SCEJ JAPANstudio

**HellsJester** · 03-02-2013

I will be buying it with my PS4.

**RedOrb_Collector** · 03-02-2013

Day fucking one.

That little guy is both adorable and frighteningly awesome.

**PeanutButterMunky** · 03-02-2013

So cyoooot... and devastating. I'm sure this'll be a fun game. :]

**Blacksite** · 03-02-2013

Originally Posted by PeanutButterMunky

So cyoooot... and devastating. I'm sure this'll be a fun game. :]

Yep. Knack and DriveClub have me excited for the PS4.

**Savage360** · 03-02-2013

Can't wait to see more gameplay of this game ^_^

**coolguy** · 03-02-2013

Day one for me also.and the lead guy who made the ps4 is a genius...

**Savage360** · 03-02-2013

Originally Posted by coolguy

Day one for me also.and the lead guy who made the ps4 is a genius...

Amen to that brother.

**PeanutButterMunky** · 03-02-2013

Originally Posted by coolguy

Day one for me also.and the lead guy who made the ps4 is a genius...

Yeah... you could say he's got a KNACK... for it.

-snort-

**Updator** · 03-02-2013

Really looking forward to this game. Will most likely be a day one purchase.

**The Cage** · 03-02-2013

I'm really looking forward to this game!

**Lethal_NFS** · 03-02-2013

Eh, I will grab this game when it hits the bargain bin. Looks like a game I could be playing on my PS3.

**The Cage** · 03-02-2013

Originally Posted by Lethal_NFS

Eh, I will grab this game when it hits the bargain bin. Looks like a game I could be playing on my PS3.

bad idea!!!

**Lethal_NFS** · 03-02-2013

Originally Posted by The Cage

bad idea!!!

lol, sorry. But there are better looking games releasing at launch that I will give my money to.

**The Cage** · 03-02-2013

Originally Posted by Lethal_NFS

lol, sorry. But there are better looking games releasing at launch that I will give my money to.

Fine!, go play your killzone lol

**Lefein** · 03-02-2013

If you pay attention to some of the demos playing in the background during the PS4 unveiling, you'll see that Knack will get as big as a house! 8o

**Blacksite** · 03-02-2013

Originally Posted by Lethal_NFS

Eh, I will grab this game when it hits the bargain bin. Looks like a game I could be playing on my PS3.

Because it's not realistic? The game still looks good. And what PS3 game has the kind of unique gameplay mechanic we saw in the trailer?

I'm sorry but the whole bargain bin stuff is a load of crap. People talk about wanting to play new IPs and when we do get one, it gets overshadowed by a popular franchise like Killzone or Call of Duty.

**DarkVincent07** · 03-02-2013

The best looking launch game imo.

Day 1 and I hope Knack becomes a really awesome mascot, if not, he still adds to the already massive list of awesome Sony characters

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**KungMartin90** · 03-03-2013

I'm way more excited about Infamous and Killzone honestly. But Knack looks okay so far.

**Kuro** · 03-03-2013

Well I for one will be looking forward to it yo!

**mooninites** · 03-03-2013

Knack is probably my second most anticipate ps4 exclusive so far. Only thing I'm looking forward to more is Infamous. Looking truly unique.

Sent from my Nexus 4

**ps3freak18** · 03-03-2013

I was a bit skeptical about the game at first but it grew on me a lot. I'm looking forward to it very much.

**PeanutButterMunky** · 03-03-2013

Originally Posted by ps3freak18

I was a bit skeptical about the game at first but it grew on me a lot. I'm looking forward to it very much.

If it has that same feel as the classic mascot-ish games, I'll be very happy. :] Those types of games tend to bring back the nostalgia of childhood for me.

**HellsJester** · 03-03-2013

Originally Posted by ps3freak18

I was a bit skeptical about the game at first but it grew on me a lot. I'm looking forward to it very much.

That is because the trailer was horrible and didnt show what they needed to to grab players.

**Dave-The-Rave** · 03-03-2013

Just like the PS3 launch I will probably only be able to afford one game with my PS4 and if this is a launch title it is going to be the game I chose without a doubt!