New PlayStation Studio from Bungie Origins Develops Team-Based Action Game Inspired by Life Sims and Frog-Style Games

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So, it’s Wednesday—at least right now while I’m tapping away at the keyboard—and PlayStation, oh bless ’em, they’ve got some shiny new studio news. You know, they want to introduce you to this crew, and hey, don’t be nervous. It’s not like they’re gonna sink their teeth into you. That’s an exec’s job, right? Anyway, there’s this team, call themselves teamLFG, which sounds like they’re assembling a multiplayer game, but also something about it screams “frogs.” Yeah, frogs.

Anyway, Sony’s Hermen Hulst, who’s basically running the show with the same energy as a father showing you his kid’s fridge art, dropped these tidbits in a blog post. It’s a bit like if your dad was reminding you that staying afloat is vital, because the gaming world? It’s like the ocean. Deep, full of surprises, and slightly terrifying if you can’t swim.

Now, let’s focus back on the name. It’s teamLFG, standing for “Looking For Group,” but let’s be real, it could’ve been something a tad more edgy. Think they’re camped out in Bellevue, Washington, bouncing between fresh faces and gaming vets who’ve been around the Destiny, Halo, and League of Legends block. Oh, and fun fact, they spun off from Bungie.

So these folks said—brace yourself for corporate jazz—that they’re super into “action-based gameplay, those intense, on-the-edge-of-your-seat-moments, and creating cozy little digital worlds where people can chill, make friends, and feel like they belong.” Nice, right? Sounds like they’re vibing with PlayStation’s live service game plan, which… well, jury’s out on how that’s going.

Their debut game? It’s this quirky mix of fighting games, platformers, MOBAs, life sims, and, yes, these mysterious “frog-type” games. The whole thing’s wrapped up in a fun, science-fantasy universe. Picture it: players knocking around in this hilarious, myth-inspired realm. Intriguing, right?

Now, about these “frog-type games”—I mean, what? Do they mean Frogger or maybe some detective frog universe I’m missing? It’s baffling. Are we gonna see a hero shooter mashed with a bit of Tekken, Mario’s charm, a sprinkling of Dota 2 spice—all starring some wild version of Crazy Frog? Okay, maybe not, but nonetheless, there’s some excitement brewing for early access peeks at it.

So, what’s the vibe? Are you picturing some Crazy Frog-ish Overwatch hybrid as exactly what PlayStation’s missing, or maybe you’ve got your hype flag ready for teamLFG’s reveal? Drop your thoughts, wherever they belong in the chaotic world of gaming convos.