Future comes one week early for Ratchet & Clank

by Dan Dormer { Oct 19th 2007 at 11:27AM }

Like the comically violent effects of the series's trademark weapons, some fantastic news comes flying in from the Official PlayStation Blog regarding Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction. Due to manufacturer's expediency, the game started arriving in stores early and instead of getting angry and Hulk smashing everything, Sony's given retailers the green light to start selling the game next week. However, it's not yet known what stores will be selling it before the "official" October 30th release date.

This situation currently remains YMMV (Your Mileage May Vary) given there's no list of stores, public anyway, who've received a slice of the Future early. However, expect fellow gamers to post tales of receipt on every forum they post on, which while annoying should aid you in your quest. Good morning, and good luck.

Tags: BreakingNews, Future, Insomniac, ratchetandclank

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

FrankTheCrank @ Oct 19th 2007 11:31AM

I'm all about the Groovitron bomb!!!

Can't wait for the full version. The demo was great!!

The1 @ Oct 19th 2007 12:29PM

You got that right, the demo was AWESOME. Finally, a game that I can play on my PS3. Because I am tired of Warhawk, RFOM and HS.

The1 @ Oct 19th 2007 12:33PM

You got that right, the demo was awesome and this game was not even on my radar. This goes to show that sometimes a demo can persuade a person to buy a game.

T3H WICKERMAN (FDF) @ Oct 19th 2007 11:33AM

It would be nice if pubs did this for big name titles once and awhile. It wouldbe awesome to see a press conference at e3 for example and then at the end they say, " (insert big game) is supposed to come out in 2-3 weeks, but suprise you can find it in stores tomorrow." Not realistic and stinks of goofy marketing but I would enjoy it. I guess Nintendo did sell Phantom Hourglass a bit early in their NY store.

FOXHOUND @ Oct 19th 2007 11:34AM

It's times like this that make eBay the happiest place on Earth. Or at least the "information superhighway", anyhow.

baby sea tuna @ Oct 19th 2007 1:37PM

You mean information superDRIVEway.

blooh (TIDF - Nipple Ring) @ Oct 19th 2007 11:49AM

if a ps3 was $200 i'd buy it just for this game and uncharted

Geist @ Oct 19th 2007 11:51AM

Uncharted is meh to play. This game is definitely worth more.

ruibing @ Oct 19th 2007 5:24PM

Wow its amazing how hard it is to satisfy some people. You give them something and they ask for more. It's like a buyer at a car dealer trying to meet his quota, the buyer just keeps on trying to lower the price and get it cheaper and cheaper just to prove he can. $200 and $300 is cheaper than the 360 (I don't even think the Arcade SKU by itself should count since it has no HDD) and Wii.

If you like the game and like the console, then just get them. It's like after every PS3 price drop I hear "still too expensive", "I'll wait until its ", and "I still wouldn't get it". It's like you are only posting here to discourage others from making the investment as well.

Hirsbrunner @ Oct 19th 2007 11:51AM

If the PS3 was even $300 I'd buy it in a heartbeat just for this game, too. That and LBP.

Jake @ Oct 19th 2007 11:56AM

I hope the PS3 is $300 or less when the games I must own come out, because that would make me less broke. I wouldn't buy any PS3 games this year even if I did own one (unless Uncharted pwns) because Galaxy, Prime, Orange Box, Halo 3, PGR4, COD4, AC, and most importantly Mass Effect will be pwning my soul this year and I'd prefer them all on the systems I own.

Shagittarius @ Oct 19th 2007 11:57AM

I've had this game written down as releasing on the 23rd for over 2 months now...why am I the only one who knew this?

Vidikron (FU) @ Oct 19th 2007 12:07PM

That's what I'm trying to figure out. I thought the release date was next week too. Not sure where I picked that up, but I was already looking forward to next week... the R&C series is one of the best around.

bl13 @ Oct 19th 2007 12:20PM

It was supposedly pushed back 1 week to 30th, which was why the demo was also pushed from 4th to 11th.

Phranctoast @ Oct 19th 2007 12:35PM

it was next week, and then it got bumped to the 30th. Now it looks like its back to next week.

Vidikron (FU) @ Oct 19th 2007 2:33PM

Well, I hope the store around here get it next week then. I'll be quite sad if I can't get my hands on it next week.

Sidepocket @ Oct 19th 2007 9:06PM

Because you suck anus?

Rob Accomando @ Oct 19th 2007 12:44PM

I love the R&C series. It saddens me that I won't be able to play this for a couple of years when the PS3 is under $300 and the game is a $30 greatest hit. (and yes, I have a job)

blooh (TIDF - Nipple Ring) @ Oct 19th 2007 12:49PM

oh well man, i feel your pain. at least we still have going commando :)

robert @ Oct 19th 2007 1:01PM

i'm going commando right now

Hirsbrunner @ Oct 19th 2007 1:47PM

Do you have something Up Your Arsenal?

Dr. S @ Oct 19th 2007 3:36PM

Just his Tools of Destruction.

Nightvortez @ Oct 19th 2007 10:34PM

Perhaps he doesn't realize that Size Matters.

mfed3 @ Oct 19th 2007 5:33PM

and all 5 ps3 gamers can get this. seriously there are no gamers on the ps3. its all people buying it for blu ray and, and linux hackers. look at game sales...absolutely pitiful across the entire playstation brand. ps2 has 120 MILLION+ consoles sold, and xbox 360 versions of games outsell the ps2 version every time. just give it up sony.