Uncharted and 'every game' getting PS3 Trophies
by James Ransom-Wiley 
{ Jul 2nd 2008 at 12:28PM }
Still, we imagine Sony is leaning on certain studios to allocate resources to Trophy building asap. Certainly there's a greater demand for Trophy support in Uncharted than in, let's say, Genji: Days of the Blade. Then again, an actual, historically accurate award for sticking the giant crab's weak point might be reason enough to procure Genji from a dusty bargain bin and suffer through the ill-fated launch title. Massive Damage Trophy? We so want that one.
[Via PS3 Fanboy]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Charlie_Six @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:37PM
There should also be a Ridge Racer trophy that you only achieve if you hook up a microphone and say RIIIIIIDGE RAAAAAACER into. :)
JerJerBinks @ Jul 2nd 2008 2:40PM
Why just Ridge Racer? GIANT ENEMY CRAB wants some of that action too. :)
tmacairjordan87 @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:37PM
Right now I would just like trophies for the big exclusive PS3 games that already came out, even not so great ones like Lair. Multiplatform games I'm not terribly concerned about since they'll likely be the same as 360 but I want trophies for MGS 4, MLB 08 The Show, Uncharted, Ratchet and others.
I was so pumped for the update last night until I realized right now it does almost nothing for me. Hurray stupidity!
Obie @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:38PM
OMG I wanna get the "Killed the Giant Enemy Crab with massive damage" trophy! Freakin' epic!
Martez @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:47PM
If Genji 2 had trophies like that, I might buy it just for the Massive Damage award.
elpmis @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:42PM
They need a "You actually bought Haze" Trophy
Marty @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:45PM
I would be surprised if every game retroactively receives trophies. Asking developers to go back into long-finished projects just to add trophies seems ridiculous.
On a side note, all this talk about trophies makes me feel like I'm visiting a taxidermy / hunting site now. I'm just imagining rows and rows of deers heads mounted on plaques. XD
copa @ Jul 2nd 2008 1:17PM
This is just getting awkward. Among the demands Sony makes of its development studios:
1) Go back and build last-generation rumble support into your previously released games
2) Go back and build trophy support into your previously released games
3) Go back and build Home support into your previously released games
At some point, you're going to have developers that respond with, "I have a better idea, Sony. How about designing your platform correctly the first time, you douchebag?"
Brodie-san @ Jul 2nd 2008 1:28PM
I can see your point but we should take into account the fact that adding trophies to an old game drives intereset in its sequel.
1. Developer adds trophies to an old game
2. Consumer says: "Hmm, I might play that again now."
3. Plays it, likes it (again).
4. Customer is now even more inclined to purchase the sequel.
It's a trade-off. What's the cost benefit analysis of spending the time to retrofit an old game versus the extra sales of the sequel due to this form of "advertisement".
I'm not saying people will just buy a sequel because of replaying an old game. I do think however some poeple will be swayed if they were on the fence.
Stoo @ Jul 2nd 2008 1:50PM
Thats true Brodie-san. I wonder how many extra sales SS:HD has recieved just because its the first game to feature trophy support.
Marty @ Jul 2nd 2008 2:01PM
What about games that people didn't like all that much? Game that turned out to be financial mistakes? Or games that aren't getting sequels?
The lack of foresight on Sony's part hurts them and their developers when they decide to add retroactive features like trophies. It's not all that surprising though, considering they released Blue-Ray on the public before finishing the spec.
Early adopters have always gotten screwed, but now developers are being included in the mix.
Vidikron (FU) @ Jul 2nd 2008 2:44PM
Unless there's some confirmation that Sony is forcing devs to do these things I don't really see anything to get worked up about. Sony has had a pretty open platform thus far and I doubt that will change. I expect to see the big name titles, like Drake, get updates... but I doubt literally every title will.
Also, you do have to consider the DLC factor. A fari number of games are still being worked on in one way or another anyway. It's not like updates to all old games would require devs picking up projects they've completely dropped.
Shangheli @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:48PM
Lair achievement: "You haven't sold this already?"
Martez @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:46PM
EVERY game? They can't even get Infinity Ward to patch in rumble!
NATO_Duke @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:48PM
See, there was nothing for everyone to get upset about...the trophies are coming.
xFenixKnightx @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:54PM
lol
Joe @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:52PM
I wonder if your gonna have to play every game all over again for the trophies, or are they gonna give you trophies based on saves on your hd, if its based on your saved, *sigh* I see alot of people getting trophies for no reason with downloaded saves if they do it that way.... yay sony!
na2ru1 @ Jul 2nd 2008 1:01PM
You gonna have to replay them again which is a pain
glitched @ Jul 2nd 2008 1:09PM
no retroactive trophies for saves on your system.
Only warhawk will have retro active saves
glitched @ Jul 2nd 2008 1:11PM
*gah,
retroactive trophies.
Macroy @ Jul 2nd 2008 1:46PM
Burnout Paradise will have retroactive saves.
why not the LS2LS7? @ Jul 2nd 2008 6:52PM
Burnout:Paradise trophies aren't from retroactive saves, it's because they store your progress on the server. You can download saves from the net, but you can't (presumably) hack Criterion's servers, so they can award the trophies retroactively.
xFenixKnightx @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:59PM
This is great news, really!
na2ru1 @ Jul 2nd 2008 1:00PM
Absolutely loved uncharted. headshots really felt rewarding - the way its motion captured.
The current reward thats already in the game is pretty good as well. it goes "ching" when you acheived something. Wonder if NAughty dog will delete the current acheivements.
Night Elve @ Jul 2nd 2008 1:49PM
I totally agree with you. I love this game and well I was planning in replaying it for the third time I guess I will have to wait till this update comes.
WRE (PSN: WorstReviewEver; Gamertag: HaloKissesBoys; Wii Friend Code: 4204-4590-6106-3583) @ Jul 2nd 2008 1:08PM
Is there a "You Killed 100 Darkies" Uncharted trophy?
FallenCow @ Jul 2nd 2008 2:37PM
So wrong... but still funny. Yes we all noticed that the enemies tended to be of a certain persuasion in that game.
Booxatron @ Jul 3rd 2008 12:29PM
N'gai? Is that you?
deet-tastic @ Jul 3rd 2008 3:25PM
Okay, first off. The game is based on an island just off of panama. I'm sure that roman and navarjo hired locals. They wouldn't get people from the uk now would they? Roman says in the game that he bailed navarjo out of jail. Navarjo and his men are locals. If the game had been based in canada or australia i'm sure all the baddies would have been canadian or australian.
Dont go basing your opinions on yahtzee okay.
WRE (PSN: WorstReviewEver; Gamertag: HaloKissesBoys; Wii Friend Code: 4204-4590-6106-3583) @ Jul 3rd 2008 6:54PM
Wow. Note to self: PS3 fanboys hate jokes. Except Uncharted, that was a joke they seemed to like.
glitched @ Jul 2nd 2008 1:10PM
I've played through uncharted 3 times now, and will gladly play through it again when its patched for trophies!
sinai @ Jul 2nd 2008 1:17PM
"every game" eh?
HERE COMES A BUNCH OF HALF-ASSED ACHIEVEMENTS, (erm trophies) Y'ALL!
Boy With Balls on Chin @ Jul 2nd 2008 2:13PM
When I read your comment, I heard Britney Spears' voice in my head. Strange.
dbellinger @ Jul 2nd 2008 1:18PM
They actually going to make every game backwards compatible? Had to open an old wound.
onesidezero2481 @ Jul 2nd 2008 1:27PM
traded it. gon have to buy it again for trophies. great game... will be even better soon. weird that i just sold my 360 not long ago and was missing achievements and BAM... firmware 2.40 hits. great timing!
Ordeith @ Jul 2nd 2008 1:28PM
360 fans to PS3 fans: Welcome to 2006, glad you could make it.
Brodie-san @ Jul 2nd 2008 1:34PM
PS3 to 360 fans: How's that HD DVD add-on working out for you?
See what I did there? Yes, I too can be moronic by harking on about the differences of one console versus another.
The way I see it is: Sony didn't place enough value on this service when designing their console. I, for one, think this was a mistake but so what. At least they're listening to their consumers and responding with: "Ok, you want it. We'll do it."
I wonder how MS would respond if all the 360 fans said to them en masse: "Hey, PS3 users don't have to pay for PSN. You should make XBL free."
Let's just say MS *DID* make XBL subscription free. Would I then post to that news post saying: "Welcome to 2006?"
SonofaGunner @ Jul 2nd 2008 1:35PM
Gaming fan to you. Shutup, you're not funny.
Ordeith @ Jul 2nd 2008 1:47PM
PS3 Fans to everyone: We're bitter, deal.
xFenixKnightx @ Jul 2nd 2008 1:51PM
Ordeith
You mean welcome to 2005 :P but hey, better late than never.
Noshino @ Jul 2nd 2008 1:52PM
Online Gaming to 360 owners: What? We have had free online multiplayer since the 80s....
Jakka @ Jul 2nd 2008 1:53PM
XBL to PSN: You not even good at ripping off other online networks.
xFenixKnightx @ Jul 2nd 2008 2:03PM
Over 13 million 360 owners on LIVE to Noshino: We don't give a fuck!!!
Noshino @ Jul 2nd 2008 2:19PM
over 200 million online gamers to Fenix: Its ok, its all about the achievements, right?
Vidikron (FU) @ Jul 2nd 2008 2:47PM
Me to all of you: STFU
xFenixKnightx @ Jul 2nd 2008 2:47PM
Haha fail Noshino, what exactly are these "200 mill people" playing these days? Yahoo/MSNgames? That doesn't count. Niether does the millions playing WoW and other MMO's, they pay to play every month! I suppose millions are downloading torrrents because PC game sales suck ass.
Noshino @ Jul 2nd 2008 3:00PM
Vidi, I apologize, but their arguments are ridiculous.
Fenix,
Aren't there games on XBLA arcade of the same or lesser quality than Yahoo/Msn games?...
Also, if you don't know of free to play online games, then it is quite sad man, for starters, Valve, Blizzard (other than WoW). There are also thousands of games out there that are free to play, seriously, couldn't you just look that up?
Lekko @ Jul 2nd 2008 3:14PM
You two just reminded me of how much I love Zoolander.
xFenixKnightx @ Jul 2nd 2008 3:28PM
Ohhhh yes because Jewelquest, Hexic and Bejewled are the top played games on LIVE every week right? Thats why you can compare? Oh ok, sure. PC gamers are totally diff from console so thats why you can't compare you arse. Thas fine Noshino you're never wrong and Sony is all that is good in the world. I know exactly what you are saying which is a huge exaggeration (seeing as the most pop game in PC' gaming only has around 10million subscribers) but I guess you didn't know what I was saying. I'll let you get back to 4.5 ;) Yeah, thats right, Im dropping the word HAZE and replacing it with just plane ole' 4.5 :P
Lekko
LOL! I'm Mugatu because I feel like Im taking crazy pills sometimes.
DarkNessBear @ Jul 2nd 2008 4:04PM
I don't even know who is the 360 fanboy in this arguement...
Anyways... WOOO TROPHIES!