Days Gone Director Unhappy With PlayStation 30th Anniversary Video

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Key Takeaways

  • Days Gone director John Garvin disapproves of PlayStation’s 30th anniversary trailer for omitting Bend Studio’s games.
  • Well-known Bend Studio franchises like Syphon Filter and Days Gone are entirely missing from the tribute trailer.

As a passionate Days Gone fan who has followed the game’s journey since its release, I can’t help but feel a twinge of disappointment over John Garvin’s disapproval of PlayStation’s 30th anniversary trailer. The omission of Bend Studio’s iconic games like Syphon Filter and Days Gone from this tribute feels like an oversight that even Deacon St. John himself might struggle to navigate through on his motorcycle.

John Garvin, the writer and director of Days Gone, has expressed disappointment that PlayStation’s 30th anniversary celebration video failed to recognize games developed by Bend Studio. The video, which is approximately two minutes long and honors various PlayStation characters and franchises, even acknowledges titles from third-party developers; however, it strangely overlooked Bend Studio classics such as Syphon Filter and Days Gone.

Despite encountering numerous technical problems and receiving a mixed critical response at its debut, Days Gone has managed to establish a substantial fanbase over the past five years. However, rumors of turmoil within Bend Studio eventually led to the cancellation of a Days Gone sequel several years ago, leaving the team to concentrate on a fresh concept instead. Fans of Days Gone are still advocating for the revival of the planned sequel, and it seems that John Garvin, the director who left Bend Studio in 2020, is not content with its cancellation either.

As a passionate admirer, I can’t help but notice that Garvin has been making waves lately due to his vocal disapproval towards Sony, particularly in the context of his criticism towards the Astro Bot cameo featuring Deacon St. John from Days Gone. Now, once more, Garvin has voiced his dissatisfaction on social media, this time over the apparent exclusion of Bend Studio’s contributions in PlayStation’s 30th anniversary tribute video. In a recent tweet, Garvin humorously mimicked the numerous “It’s About…” taglines from the trailer with an “It’s about…overlooking Bend Studio” remark.

Days Gone Director Upset Over Missing Bend Studio Representation in PlayStation Anniversary Trailer

As a dedicated fan, I found it quite peculiar when the former director of Bend Studio pointed out that the 30th anniversary trailer made no mention of Syphon Filter or Days Gone, giving an impression that they were non-existent in the PlayStation universe. It’s surprising, considering Bend Studio has been under Sony’s wing for decades and their two flagship series are among their most recognized.

Conversely, Sony and Bend Studio have moved away from Days Gone and John Garvin over time, which could explain why the game wasn’t included in their recent trailer. However, Syphon Filter was certainly worthy of being considered for a place in PlayStation’s 30th anniversary celebrations. Unfortunately, we may never understand why it didn’t make the cut.

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2024-12-06 15:03