I am sure many of us spent our weekends diving into Sony’s newAstro Botrelease.However, it seems as though the director forDays Gonewas not one of them after taking to Twitter to express his disappointment at one ofAstro Bot’s many PlayStation cameos.Check out the launch trailer forAstro Botbelow!Released on 6 September as the sequel toAstro’s Playroom, Astro Botis already shaping up to be Game of the Year, according to fans and critics alike.AdvertDescribed as a “love letter toPlayStation”, the platformer is being praised for its incredibly fun gameplay as well as its nod to some other much-loved PlayStation titles.Appearing in “bot” form,Astro Botfeatures some of our favourite PS characters such as Joel and Ellie fromThe Last of Us,Aloy fromHorizon Zero Dawnand more.However, one such cameo has caused quite a bit of upset forDays Gonedirector John Garvin.In a series ofpostson Twitter, Garvin expresses his sadness overDays Goneprotagonist Deacon St. John being used inAstro Bot.AdvertIn his opinion, he did not want Deacon being used to promote “some small game” and wants to protect the game’s legacy instead of turning Deacon in “to a cartoon shill”.However, we may know exactly why Garvin is unhappy considering he was one of the Bend Studio developers who pitched Sony on aDays Gonesequel. Once the idea was turned down, Garvin departed from Bend Studio.It seems as though Garvin is one of the few at Bend Studio, past or present, who is unhappy with Deacon’s cameo inAstro Bot.According to Kevin McAllister, community manager at Bend, the team feels “incredibly honoured” to be featured in the brand-new Sony title.Advert"Astro Botis a masterpiece,” hewrote.“Such a well-designed, creative, and polished experience that brings me so much joy. Thank you again Team Asobi for includingDays Goneinto your wonderful game. Our team is incredibly honoured. Please go play it and say hi to Deacon for me.“Featured Image Credit: Sony Interactive EntertainmentTopics:Days Gone,PlayStation,Sony,PlayStation 5
I am sure many of us spent our weekends diving into Sony’s newAstro Botrelease.However, it seems as though the director forDays Gonewas not one of them after taking to Twitter to express his disappointment at one ofAstro Bot’s many PlayStation cameos.Check out the launch trailer forAstro Botbelow!Released on 6 September as the sequel toAstro’s Playroom, Astro Botis already shaping up to be Game of the Year, according to fans and critics alike.AdvertDescribed as a “love letter toPlayStation”, the platformer is being praised for its incredibly fun gameplay as well as its nod to some other much-loved PlayStation titles.Appearing in “bot” form,Astro Botfeatures some of our favourite PS characters such as Joel and Ellie fromThe Last of Us,Aloy fromHorizon Zero Dawnand more.However, one such cameo has caused quite a bit of upset forDays Gonedirector John Garvin.In a series ofpostson Twitter, Garvin expresses his sadness overDays Goneprotagonist Deacon St. John being used inAstro Bot.AdvertIn his opinion, he did not want Deacon being used to promote “some small game” and wants to protect the game’s legacy instead of turning Deacon in “to a cartoon shill”.However, we may know exactly why Garvin is unhappy considering he was one of the Bend Studio developers who pitched Sony on aDays Gonesequel. Once the idea was turned down, Garvin departed from Bend Studio.It seems as though Garvin is one of the few at Bend Studio, past or present, who is unhappy with Deacon’s cameo inAstro Bot.According to Kevin McAllister, community manager at Bend, the team feels “incredibly honoured” to be featured in the brand-new Sony title.Advert"Astro Botis a masterpiece,” hewrote.“Such a well-designed, creative, and polished experience that brings me so much joy. Thank you again Team Asobi for includingDays Goneinto your wonderful game. Our team is incredibly honoured. Please go play it and say hi to Deacon for me.“Featured Image Credit: Sony Interactive EntertainmentTopics:Days Gone,PlayStation,Sony,PlayStation 5
I am sure many of us spent our weekends diving into Sony’s newAstro Botrelease.However, it seems as though the director forDays Gonewas not one of them after taking to Twitter to express his disappointment at one ofAstro Bot’s many PlayStation cameos.Check out the launch trailer forAstro Botbelow!Released on 6 September as the sequel toAstro’s Playroom, Astro Botis already shaping up to be Game of the Year, according to fans and critics alike.AdvertDescribed as a “love letter toPlayStation”, the platformer is being praised for its incredibly fun gameplay as well as its nod to some other much-loved PlayStation titles.Appearing in “bot” form,Astro Botfeatures some of our favourite PS characters such as Joel and Ellie fromThe Last of Us,Aloy fromHorizon Zero Dawnand more.However, one such cameo has caused quite a bit of upset forDays Gonedirector John Garvin.In a series ofpostson Twitter, Garvin expresses his sadness overDays Goneprotagonist Deacon St. John being used inAstro Bot.AdvertIn his opinion, he did not want Deacon being used to promote “some small game” and wants to protect the game’s legacy instead of turning Deacon in “to a cartoon shill”.However, we may know exactly why Garvin is unhappy considering he was one of the Bend Studio developers who pitched Sony on aDays Gonesequel. Once the idea was turned down, Garvin departed from Bend Studio.It seems as though Garvin is one of the few at Bend Studio, past or present, who is unhappy with Deacon’s cameo inAstro Bot.According to Kevin McAllister, community manager at Bend, the team feels “incredibly honoured” to be featured in the brand-new Sony title.Advert"Astro Botis a masterpiece,” hewrote.“Such a well-designed, creative, and polished experience that brings me so much joy. Thank you again Team Asobi for includingDays Goneinto your wonderful game. Our team is incredibly honoured. Please go play it and say hi to Deacon for me.”
I am sure many of us spent our weekends diving into Sony’s newAstro Botrelease.
However, it seems as though the director forDays Gonewas not one of them after taking to Twitter to express his disappointment at one ofAstro Bot’s many PlayStation cameos.
Check out the launch trailer forAstro Botbelow!
Released on 6 September as the sequel toAstro’s Playroom, Astro Botis already shaping up to be Game of the Year, according to fans and critics alike.
Advert
Advert
Described as a “love letter toPlayStation”, the platformer is being praised for its incredibly fun gameplay as well as its nod to some other much-loved PlayStation titles.
Appearing in “bot” form,Astro Botfeatures some of our favourite PS characters such as Joel and Ellie fromThe Last of Us,Aloy fromHorizon Zero Dawnand more.
However, one such cameo has caused quite a bit of upset forDays Gonedirector John Garvin.
In a series ofpostson Twitter, Garvin expresses his sadness overDays Goneprotagonist Deacon St. John being used inAstro Bot.
Advert
Advert
In his opinion, he did not want Deacon being used to promote “some small game” and wants to protect the game’s legacy instead of turning Deacon in “to a cartoon shill”.
However, we may know exactly why Garvin is unhappy considering he was one of the Bend Studio developers who pitched Sony on aDays Gonesequel. Once the idea was turned down, Garvin departed from Bend Studio.
It seems as though Garvin is one of the few at Bend Studio, past or present, who is unhappy with Deacon’s cameo inAstro Bot.
According to Kevin McAllister, community manager at Bend, the team feels “incredibly honoured” to be featured in the brand-new Sony title.
Advert
Advert
“Astro Botis a masterpiece,” hewrote.
“Such a well-designed, creative, and polished experience that brings me so much joy. Thank you again Team Asobi for includingDays Goneinto your wonderful game. Our team is incredibly honoured. Please go play it and say hi to Deacon for me.”
Topics:Days Gone,PlayStation,Sony,PlayStation 5
