thatgamecompany’s Jenova Chen has heaped praise on Sony in its support and dedication to pursuing games of a more artistic and mature variety, hence its strong backing of studios including Quantic Dream and Team ICO.
Speaking during a chinwag with NowGamer, Chen commented, “From my own experience working with Sony and PSN, I can say that I truly believe that this team shares a similar vision with us.”
For those unaware, Chen’s studio is currently hard at work on the artsy looking title Journey, which is being developed exclusively for Sony’s PlayStation Network service.
"We both want to make great videogames for a maturing gaming market and make videogames a mature medium for everyone," he added. "From their support for artistic game studios such as Team ICO and Quantic Dreams, to their dedication with highly polished blockbuster franchises such as the God of War and Uncharted, they are always looking for excellence in entertainment."
Chen went on to point out that Sony’s keen eye for unique properties and support provided the necessary springboard to get his projects off the ground.
"Even on the smaller scale, you can find their unique taste through the PSN library. Without Sony’s trust and support over the past four years there wouldn’t be flOw, Flower, or Journey."