According to a fairly reputable industry insider, a brand-new Ape Escape game could be in development. It's currently unclear who's developing this rumored Ape Escape game, but there's one studio that the insider says is definitely not working on the project.
A series of 3D primate-collecting platformers, the Ape Escape franchise made its debut in 1999. The very first Ape Escape entry received universal acclaim from critics, with the game's innovative use of the PS1's DualShock analog sticks being a common point of praise at the time. In the 27 years since its debut, the Ape Escape franchise has received two additional mainline entries, both on the PS2, and an assortment of spinoffs that range from portable platformer titles to PS3 party games. But while the franchise saw great success in the decade following its inception, there hasn't been a brand-new Ape Escape game since 2010.
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Ape Escape's long-term dormancy may finally be coming to an end, if a recent leak is to be believed. Over on ResetEra in a thread discussing upcoming PlayStation...
