Insomniac seem to try and get a game out each year (gotta eat, etc. I presume) and obviously build on each title (so R&C used same engine as RFOM only updated and presumerable RFOM 2 (or whatever the title is) will also use same engine (probably with further tweaks and improvements).
As for the stated gameplay - sounds great. RFOM was (is!) very good but somehow kind of AA and a half rather than full blown AAA. I liked the alternative history but not enough of the story came through in the game IMO (compared to titbits from web site, etc) but it played well and looked good and the multiplayer battles were a hoot when you got on a good game with maxed out player count.
I'm particularly interested in the coop angle and really hope that plays out well.







