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So, it’s Wednesday, and there’s this new PlayStation studio that just popped up like an unexpected houseguest. You gotta meet them. Seriously, they promise not to be like that uncle who pinches your cheeks too hard. The studio’s called teamLFG. Catchy, right? They say they’re cooking up a multiplayer game with a sprinkle of “frog-type games.” Yeah, I blinked twice at that one, too.
This juicy tidbit came from a PS Blog post, where Sony’s bigwig Hermen Hulst brags about his latest pride and joy like someone showing off a purebred puppy. Though, let’s be real, if the game flops, you might find yourself swimming with the digital fishes. Business is tough, you know?
So, teamLFG stands for Team “Looking For Group” — not the rude version you might think of first. They’re camped out in Bellvue, Washington. Imagine a crew of fresh faces and seasoned pros who’ve dabbled in giants like Destiny, Halo, and League of Legends. They’re like this cool offshoot of Bungie, except without the weight of those famous titles.
They say they’re obsessed with epic gameplay, making you feel in the moment, and crafting worlds where you actually want to hang out. Friendship, community, all those warm fuzzies. Kinda like a live-service cuddle by PlayStation’s vision, which, let’s face it, doesn’t always land perfectly.
Their first big thing? An “incubation project.” Sounds mysterious, right? But it originally came up in discussions about layoffs at Bungie—talk about a plot twist.
teamLFG’s dream game mixes a bit of everything: fighting games meets platformers, sprinkles of MOBAs, life sims, and, yes, frog-type games. Picture a whimsical sci-fi universe with laughs and new adventures. Man, I love a good mystery—especially when frogs are involved. Not your average Frogger, though. It’s “frog-type.” Maybe some hybrid like a throwback to Crazy Frog? Hey, anything’s possible when you’re brainstorming with frogs in mind.
They’re all about those early access playtests, hunting for feedback like it’s the latest fashion trend. The question is, does PlayStation really need a frog-style mashup of Fortnite, Tekken, and Dota 2? Guess we’ll find out. What’s your take? Share below, or just ponder it next time you see a frog.
