If you’re a gamer, there’s a high chance you’ve heard of Naughty Dog, the development studio behind some of the most iconic games in the industry’s history. Founded in 1984 by Andrew Gavin and Jason Rubin, the studio had achieved success with beloved franchises like Crash Bandicoot and Jak and Daxter.
Nd was once an independent studio. | Image Credit: Naughty Dog
In the early 2000s, the studio arrived at a crossroads. The escalating costs of developing a game in the 2000s were straining the studio’s resources. And so, Naughty Dog was sold to Sony in 2001. Gavin has recently shared some details regarding the situation back then and why selling the studio was the best option.
Selling Naughty Dog to Sony was the best move We wouldn’t have gotten some of our favorite games without this move. Image Credit: Naughty Dog
When Naughty Dog started in the 1980s,...
Nd was once an independent studio. | Image Credit: Naughty Dog
In the early 2000s, the studio arrived at a crossroads. The escalating costs of developing a game in the 2000s were straining the studio’s resources. And so, Naughty Dog was sold to Sony in 2001. Gavin has recently shared some details regarding the situation back then and why selling the studio was the best option.
Selling Naughty Dog to Sony was the best move We wouldn’t have gotten some of our favorite games without this move. Image Credit: Naughty Dog
When Naughty Dog started in the 1980s,...
- 1/3/2025
- by Daniel Royte
- FandomWire
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