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Resistance 4 was actually pitched but it never came reality

In a recent interview with Kinda Funny Games, Ted Price, the co-founder and soon-to-be-retired president of Insomniac Games, revealed that the studio had indeed pitched a sequel to the “Resistance” series, with Resistance 4, to Sony. However, the pitch was ultimately turned down.

Price shared that the concept for “Resistance 4” was a wonderful one, and the team at Insomniac Games was passionate about extending the story further. They had put extensive work into the game’s potential backstory and the overall direction of the franchise. The alternate history base of the “Resistance” series, with its intriguing Chimera and their origins, provided a rich foundation for future storytelling.

Despite the enthusiasm from the Insomniac team, Sony decided not to greenlight the project due to timing and market opportunity concerns. Price mentioned that the timing wasn’t right and that the market conditions didn’t favor the release of another “Resistance” game at that point. Additionally, there were concerns about the game’s concept being too similar to “The Last of Us,” and Sony didn’t want the two games overlapping.

Price also clarified that “Resistance 3” was intended to end that chapter of the franchise. The game’s ending, with the character Joseph Capelli and the closure of various storylines, was designed to provide more options for the future, whether it be more “Resistance” games or a different direction for the series.

While the news of the rejection was disappointing for fans of the series, Price remains hopeful that the “Resistance” franchise might make a return in the future. He expressed his love for the franchise and his desire to see the story taken further.

Fans have been eagerly awaiting a return or remaster of the “Resistance” trilogy, which has been stuck on the PlayStation 3 since its release. Although some of the games are available through PlayStation Plus streaming, there is still no native way to experience the trilogy on modern hardware.

Price’s comments have provided some insight into the decision-making process behind the rejection of “Resistance 4” and have given fans a glimmer of hope for the future of the series.

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Insomniac Games CEO Announces Retirement After Three Decades

Ted Price, the founder and president of Insomniac Games, announced his retirement after over 30 years with the studio. Price, who has been instrumental in creating beloved franchises like “Spyro the Dragon,” “Ratchet & Clank,” and “Marvel’s Spider-Man,” shared his decision to step down at the end of March 2025.

In his blog post, Price expressed his gratitude for the fulfilling career he has had and his confidence in the new leadership team. He introduced Chad Dezern, Ryan Schneider, and Jen Huang as the new co-heads of Insomniac Games, who will continue to lead the studio into the future.

Price also acknowledged the challenges faced by the team due to recent events, such as the LA wildfires, and praised the Insomniac employees for their resilience and dedication. He emphasized his commitment to supporting those affected and ensuring a smooth transition for the studio.

Therefore, last week, I felt comfortable announcing to the Insomniac team that after having been incredibly fortunate to enjoy such a fulfilling career in games, I’ll be retiring from the industry at the end of March. Today, I’m sharing this news more broadly.

I actually made this decision last year. For me, after over 30 years of leading Insomniac, I felt it was simply time to step aside and let others pave the way for our team. 

During the past year, I had the opportunity to work with the senior leadership team at Insomniac to create a succession plan that I know will provide the continuity, stability and strong leadership necessary to deliver more of what our fans cherish over the next several decades.

Ted Price founded Insomniac Games in 1994 as Xtreme Software, which was later renamed Insomniac Games in 1995. The studio’s first project was “Disruptor” for the original PlayStation, which didn’t perform well commercially.

In 2019, Insomniac Games was acquired by Sony Interactive Entertainment and became part of PlayStation Studios. This acquisition marked a significant milestone for the studio, solidifying its position within the PlayStation ecosystem.

Ted Price has been the president and CEO of Insomniac Games for over 30 years. Under his leadership, the studio has grown and produced numerous successful games.