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Another Set of “Greatest Hits” For the PS3 Launches Today

Posted by Eddie in Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, Greatest Hits, Metal Gear Solid 4, PS3, Ratchet & Clank: Crack in Time on June 16th, 2009

Greatest Hits

As you know, Greatest Hits games are $29.99. If you have been on the edge for some well known games then now is the time to pick them up.


Army of Two, Battlefield: Bad Company
Devil May Cry 4
Gran Turismo 5: Prologue
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
Ratchet & Clank: Tools of Destruction

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Ratchet & Clank: Crack in Time Gameplay Footage

Posted by Darrin in Ratchet & Clank: Crack in Time on May 29th, 2009

The last full Ratchet & Clank title, Tools of Destruction, was excellent as was the smaller downloadable episode, Quest for Booty. The series is already great, and I will surely pre-order this, but I’m hoping they can evolve the experience and make it feel fresher. I don’t know exactly what they should add to it, but I want to be surprised.

From the footage they are showing, everything looks great: the tech and graphics are improved, the enemies, environments, and action all look excellent. I expect we will hear more over the course of E3.

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Ratchet & Clank: Crack in Time Features

Posted by Darrin in Ratchet & Clank: Crack in Time on April 7th, 2009

From the official site:

  • An original new adventure and story that answers many of fans’ most-asked questions and wraps up the story arc that started in Ratchet & Clank® Future: Tools of Destruction and Ratchet & Clank® Future: Quest For Booty.
  • Non-linear levels with plenty of hidden areas to explore, and new gadgets like the Hoverboots that let Ratchet soar to new heights.
  • All-new Clank gameplay and special “Time” abilities that bring new meaning to “past selves”.
  • The series’ renowned arsenal gets even larger with brand new weapons, as well as weapons that players can customize with various modifications.
  • New space gameplay that gives players the opportunity to engage in space battles, explore the surrounding star system, and discover hidden items and collectables.

Non-linear levels can mean a lot of things: simple branching, backtracking, open map/hub system?

This is just a simple bullet list, but I get the feeling that the devs know what fans want to see.

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New Ratchet And Clank Teaser

Posted by Darrin in Ratchet & Clank: Crack in Time, Uncategorized on March 28th, 2009

Looks awesome, but it is just a teaser…

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Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time

Posted by Darrin in Ratchet & Clank: Crack in Time, Uncategorized on March 26th, 2009

Insomniac already said the Ratchet & Clank sequel was coming in Fall of 2009 (at the end of the Quest for Booty downloadable game) so this isn’t exactly a new announcement. But now, the sequel has a name. And we get a “teaser” trailer tomorrow. I’m expecting that this trailer is merely some CG padding without any gameplay shots.

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Here is my brief two-point wish list. Care to add any others?

  1. Evolve the game play beyond just adding more content and levels. I loved pretty much every R&C title thus far including Tools of Destruction and Quest for Booty. However, the series does need to evolve in some way. How? Honestly, I don’t know. But I’m sure the guys that work on this game year round have had some good ideas.
  2. Don’t dumb it down. Tools of Destruction kept the weapons store, several upgrade systems, a full weapon wheel, and a health bar while Resistance 2 got stripped down to a more on-rails script-heavy type of experience. They can’t make it too complicated, because it needs to be accessible to a younger audience. I’m hoping that they can continue to do what Pixar is notorious for doing with movies: make one product that appeals to both kids and adults on different levels.

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