Bend Studio

COMPANY» Founded 1994-01-01

Bend,Oregon,United States of America

Bend Studio is a first party Sony developer, responsible mainly for the Syphon Filter series on the PSP, PS2, and original PlayStation.

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SCE Bend Studio was originally known as Blank, Berlyn and Co. before changing their name to Eidetic, Inc. and is primarily responsible for the Syphon Filter (Franchise) series. Before developing the Syphon Filter franchise, Bend was developing crossword and word games as well as productivity software for the Apple Newton. Their first game developed under the Eidetic name was Bubsy 3D (Game). The developer was purchased by Sony Computer Entertainment America following the success of the first two Syphon Filter games and renamed to Bend Studio in 2000.

Developed Games

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Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow (Game)

2 October 2007

The final Syphon Filter title, Logan's Shadow is the sequel to Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror, and introduces underwater combat to the series.

PS2​ PSP​ PSPN​

Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror (Game)

14 March 2006

Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror is a third person shooter for the PSP, it takes place after Syphon Filter: The Omega Strain. It is also the series' first appearance on the PSP.

PS2​ PSP​ PSPN​

Syphon Filter: Combat Ops (Game)

20 November 2007

Syphon Filter: Combat Ops is an online-only game for the PSP. Though it is almost identical to Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow, the unique feature of map editing set this title apart.

PSPN​

Resistance: Retribution (Game)

17 March 2009

Resistance: Retribution follows the story of former British Marine James who goes on a vendetta against the Chimera after he is forced to kill his own brother inside a Chimeran conversion center.

PSP​ PSPN​

Uncharted: Golden Abyss (Game)

17 December 2011

Nathan Drake pursues the legend of the Seven Cities of Gold in this PlayStation Vita exclusive prequel to Uncharted: Drake's Fortune.

PSNV​ VITA​

Syphon Filter 3 (Game)

7 November 2001

Syphon Filter 3, released on November 7th, 2001, is the third game in the Syphon Filter Series, keeping most elements from the previous games intact, while being most notable for its similarities to the first games.

PS1​ ANDR​ PS3N​ +2

Syphon Filter 2 (Game)

14 March 2000

In Syphon Filter 2, Gabe Logan and Lian Xing continue their efforts to save the world from the infamous Syphon Filter virus.

PS1​ ANDR​ PS3N​ +1

Days Gone (Game)

26 April 2019

An open-world survival action game from Sony's Bend studio.

PC​ PS4​ PS5​

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Company details

Name

Bend Studio

Abbreviation

Founded

1 January 1994

Location

Bend,Oregon,United States of America

Website

https://bendstudio.com/

Aliases

Sony Bend,Eidetic, Inc.,Bend Game Studio

Developed Games

• Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow (Game)
• Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror (Game)
• Syphon Filter: Combat Ops (Game)
• Resistance: Retribution (Game)
• Uncharted: Golden Abyss (Game)
• Syphon Filter 3 (Game)
• Syphon Filter 2 (Game)
• Days Gone (Game)
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Published Games

• None
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Franchises

• Syphon Filter (Franchise)
• Uncharted (Franchise)
• Bubsy (Franchise)
• Resistance (Franchise)

People

• None

Characters

• Gabe Logan (Character)
• Lian Xing (Character)
• Mara Aramov (Character)
• Anton Girdeux (Character)
• Jason Dante (Character)
• Marisa Chase (Character)
• Nathan Drake (Character)
• Roberto Guerro (Character)
• Victor Sullivan (Character)
• Vincent Perez (Character)
• Ada Tucker (Character)
• Addy Walker (Character)
• Alkai Turner (Character)
• Alvarez (Character)
• Arturo Jiminez (Character)
• Atoq Navarro (Character)
• Boozer (Character)
• Bubsy (Character)
• Carlos (Character)
• Colonel Matthew Garret (Character)

Concepts

• Third-Person Perspective (Concept)
• Digital Distribution (Concept)
• PlayStation Trophies (Concept)
• Cutscene (Concept)
• Sniping (Concept)
• Checkpoint (Concept)
• Crosshair (Concept)
• Headshot (Concept)
• Political Thriller (Concept)
• Stealth (Concept)
• Counter-Terrorist (Concept)
• PlayStation Network (Concept)
• Retroactive Achievements (Concept)
• Saving the World (Concept)
• Disease (Concept)
• Online (Concept)
• PlayStation TV Support (Concept)
• Stealth Kill (Concept)
• Terrorist (Concept)
• Voice Acting (Concept)

Locations

• The United States of America (Location)
• Europe (Location)
• Kazakhstan (Location)
• Ukraine (Location)
• Unnamed Middle Eastern Location (Location)
• Waterfall (Location)
• Abandoned Buildings (Location)
• Afghanistan (Location)
• Asia (Location)
• Barn (Location)
• Belarus (Location)
• Café (Location)
• Cave (Location)
• Chemult (Location)
• Chimeran Conversion Center (Location)
• Church (Location)
• Earth (Location)
• Eiffel Tower (Location)
• England (Location)
• Farm (Location)

Objects

• Gun (Object)
• Bullet (Object)
• Shotgun (Object)
• Sniper Rifle (Object)
• Turret (Object)
• Pistol (Object)
• Ski Mask (Object)
• Grenade (Object)
• Silencer (Object)
• Assault Rifle (Object)
• Barrel (Object)
• Night Vision Goggles (Object)
• Taser (Object)
• Ammo (Object)
• Bomb (Object)
• Explosives (Object)
• Flashbang (Object)
• H&K G11 (Object)
• Machine Gun (Object)
• Pancor Jackhammer (Object)