TGS07: Ratchet & Clank Future Japanese trailer and Sixaxis control video

by Alexander Sliwinski { Sep 20th 2007 at 12:20PM }

Above you'll find the Japanese trailer for Ratchet & Clank Future, and after the break we've got a video showing a little bit how the Sixaxis is implemented in the game. If Ratchet looks a little weird to you (notice the dark eyebrows and eye difference), it's because the Japanese actually have a different Ratchet. Not only that, but they have a different story going on. Localization is funny like that.

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.

Tags: clank, ps3, ratchet, ratchetandclank

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Meli @ Sep 20th 2007 12:30PM

That looks extremely boring.

OnimushaSoki @ Sep 20th 2007 12:30PM

"...ON THE NEXT EPISODE OF 'RATCHET CLANK Z':
ラチェット＆クランク - ガガガ！銀河のがけっぷち伝説!"

Fernando Rocker (NDF - Water Ring) @ Sep 20th 2007 12:38PM

Milky Way Legend

Jm @ Sep 20th 2007 12:52PM

The game looks awsome as always

osman.430 @ Sep 20th 2007 1:01PM

Looks great.

Benny @ Sep 20th 2007 1:08PM

XD The dancing weapon is awesome.

Konny @ Sep 20th 2007 1:19PM

Imagine if Mario Galaxy looked this good.. too bad it wont for another 10 years.

Hirsbrunner @ Sep 20th 2007 1:48PM

How undeniably predictable of you, Konny. Like a broken record.

What's with Ratchet's eyebrows? A bit bushier than I remember.

megaStryke @ Sep 20th 2007 2:38PM

It's hard to take you seriously when you still use the default Mario avatar.

Evan @ Sep 20th 2007 1:24PM

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.)

why not the LS2LS7? @ Sep 20th 2007 1:26PM

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.

plyx @ Sep 20th 2007 1:58PM

Is R&C a hit in Japan like it is in the US?

Joel @ Sep 20th 2007 2:52PM

Did anyone else find it funny that the only English word in that trailer was "FUTURE!"?

matt @ Sep 20th 2007 3:01PM

I find it interesting that Ratchet got the same treatment that Crash Bandicoot did when he hit Japan. Are there awesome mascot outfits too?

Rob Accomando @ Sep 20th 2007 8:14PM

very cool! But it will be in the $9.99 bargain bin by the time I have a PS3. =/

Bobby Ensminger @ Sep 20th 2007 10:39PM

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.