If you'd like to know more, PS3 Fanboy has a great interview with Insomniac's Ryan Schneider as he explains the different Ratchets. He says, "In Japan ... they will write their own backstory and they have their own sensibilities. We actively support and encourage that and they're great in identifying what works in that market. Of course, we don't complain because we're one of the few successful Western franchises there period." Although the Japanese Ratchet won't be unlockable in the US version, the Japanese language mode will.
TGS07: Ratchet & Clank Future Japanese trailer and Sixaxis control video
by Alexander Sliwinski 
on Sep 20th 2007 12:20PM
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If you'd like to know more, PS3 Fanboy has a great interview with Insomniac's Ryan Schneider as he explains the different Ratchets. He says, "In Japan ... they will write their own backstory and they have their own sensibilities. We actively support and encourage that and they're great in identifying what works in that market. Of course, we don't complain because we're one of the few successful Western franchises there period." Although the Japanese Ratchet won't be unlockable in the US version, the Japanese language mode will.
Reader Comments (17)
Posted: Sep 20th 2007 1:19PM (Unverified) said
Imagine if Mario Galaxy looked this good.. too bad it wont for another 10 years.
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Posted: Sep 20th 2007 1:48PM Hirsbrunner said
How undeniably predictable of you, Konny. Like a broken record.
What's with Ratchet's eyebrows? A bit bushier than I remember.
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What's with Ratchet's eyebrows? A bit bushier than I remember.
Posted: Sep 20th 2007 2:38PM (Unverified) said
It's hard to take you seriously when you still use the default Mario avatar.
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Posted: Sep 20th 2007 1:24PM (Unverified) said
Wow, I much prefer the American appearance of Ratchet. (Although, I prefer the Japanese version of Sly Cooper, so I guess it's an even exchange.)
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Posted: Sep 20th 2007 1:26PM spin cycle said
I'm ready for some platforming.
Ratchet does look a bit weird. Sometimes his eyebrows seem like they're extending beyond his face. And the reflective eyes are even stranger.
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Ratchet does look a bit weird. Sometimes his eyebrows seem like they're extending beyond his face. And the reflective eyes are even stranger.
Posted: Sep 20th 2007 2:52PM (Unverified) said
Did anyone else find it funny that the only English word in that trailer was "FUTURE!"?
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Posted: Sep 20th 2007 3:01PM (Unverified) said
I find it interesting that Ratchet got the same treatment that Crash Bandicoot did when he hit Japan. Are there awesome mascot outfits too?
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Posted: Sep 20th 2007 8:14PM RobAccomando said
very cool! But it will be in the $9.99 bargain bin by the time I have a PS3. =/
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Posted: Sep 20th 2007 10:39PM (Unverified) said
Those eyebrows are not normal. They are strictly added for the Japanese version to add more expression, because it's something they favor. Also the same with Ratchet having a more childish sounding voice as opposed to his teenage/20-year-old American voice.
Also, they need to bring that announcer to America. He rocks at being overly enthusiastic.
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Also, they need to bring that announcer to America. He rocks at being overly enthusiastic.
Posted: Sep 21st 2007 5:52AM BurntMeatloaf said
No offense, but it seems like Japanese voice actors don't produce voices that fit the character design. Ratchet's Japanese voice is simply awful.
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