Sure thing—here goes a reimagined version:
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So, hey, it’s Wednesday while I’m jotting this down, and guess what? PlayStation’s got a shiny new crew they want you to check out. Seriously, no pressure—they’re all cool peeps, not the biting type. Can’t say the same about the execs though. Anyway, this fresh batch of devs, now officially part of the PS studio fam, calls themselves teamLFG. Yeah, they’re diving into a multiplayer game, and no kidding, it’s got some “frog-type” vibes. Whatever that means, right?
The lowdown dropped via a PlayStation Blog post, where Hermen Hulst, who’s basically Sony Interactive’s big cheese, parades this new team like a kid showing off a brand new toy. It’s like, if you don’t keep afloat in the wild tides of live service games, you might just get written out of that metaphorical will. Bit harsh, but hey, that’s gaming biz for ya.
teamLFG stands for Team “Looking For Group.” Not the cheeky version you might’ve guessed—come on, keep it classy. Their HQ’s in Bellevue, Washington, and they’ve got a mix of rookies and seasoned champs who’ve dabbled in Destiny, Halo, League of Legends—you name it. Emerging from Bungie, they’ve got creds.
In their own words, “We love top-notch action gameplay, you know, those juicy moments, and virtual worlds where you wanna hang out.” Basically, looking to make games where you can chill, make pals, and just belong. It’s all part of PlayStation’s grand, smooth live-service sailing plan… assuming that’s how it goes.
Their debut piece? A “team-based action” game, drawing from fighting games, platformers, MOBAs, life sims, and, get this, frog-type games. They say it’ll be a quirky, mythic, science-fantasy wonderland. Honestly, can’t wait for the reveal.
Frog-type games? Not your everyday Frogger or Frog Detective. It’s just… frog-type. Go figure. Maybe it’s a mashup—like part Tekken, part Mario, part Dota? Or maybe they’ll throw in that old viral Crazy Frog for kicks?
Who knows, really. But they do seem eager to get some early access playtests rolling, keen on soaking up player feedback.
So, what do you think? Is a Crazy Frog-like Overwatch/Fortnite what PlayStation’s screaming for? Or are you just curious to see what cook-up teamLFG’s got in the oven? Hit me up with your thoughts.
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