In the ’90s, many American video game enthusiasts associate PlayStation with the game Twisted Metal. However, this series didn’t have the same impact in Europe.
Among the various explanations, factors like marketing strategies and regional preferences played a role. However, another significant factor was accessibility, as Twisted Metal 3 and Twisted Metal 4 were only available in the United States.
Later this week, things are going to shift with PS Plus Premium, as the long-awaited two car combat adventures will finally hit the European continent.
To put it simply, these particular items were created by 989 Studios, a division of Sony that no longer exists and was located in Foster City. They’ve been subjects of some debate due to their origins.
In the ’90s, the in-house development team was highly productive, creating numerous iconic sports games for the original PlayStation, such as NFL GameDay and Jet Moto.
Initially, SingleTrac, known for creating the initial two installments of Twisted Metal, was taken over by GT Interactive. This event led several employees, including notable figures such as David Jaffe and Scott Campbell, to depart for Incognito Entertainment.
Initially, they were planned to contribute to Twisted Metal 3’s development. However, they shifted their focus towards creating a series reboot called Twisted Metal Black for the PS2, resulting in minimal participation in the subsequent PlayStation 1 games.
Consequently, the public response towards the launches turned unfavorable, due to allegations that Sony was exploiting the series.
As a devoted fan, I’ve often pondered why classic PlayStations didn’t make it to European shores back then. It might have something to do with the intricate corporate setup at PlayStation, where SCEA and SCEE were almost autonomous entities, each operating independently in those days.
Either way, it’s going to be good to finally have these games officially available in Europe.
In a personal perspective, we’re intrigued about Sony’s approach towards the soundtracks in this case, as the initial versions featured music by artists like Rob Zombie and Cypress Hill. Given that these songs might not be easily relicensed, it leaves us speculating whether they could potentially be taken out of the remake.
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