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Posted: Jun 8th 2010 6:30PM DecoderOtter said

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That's funny, Kojima himself said the digital version would be cheaper than retail.

Actually if you own a PSP Go, it's completely devoid of humor, only tears.

Posted: Jun 8th 2010 7:07PM mywhitenoise said

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$40 for a digital version of a PSP game is ridiculous.
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Posted: Jun 8th 2010 7:13PM Spike Spiegel Humble Bounty Hun said

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May as well just get the Peacewalker bundle in the near future.
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Posted: Jun 8th 2010 8:53PM gmrtom7 said

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Although the game itself is absolutely worth purchase, even if Sony's pricing policies are ridiculous.
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Posted: Jun 8th 2010 9:28PM Solid Jackal said

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well in canada at HMV i saw the game priced at 44.99 so i guess he is right
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Posted: Jun 9th 2010 1:09AM HandheldAddictblogspotcom said

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That has more to do with HMV's pricing being STUPID than anything else. Future Shop, Walmart have it for $39.99.
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Posted: Jun 8th 2010 6:32PM MLC said

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I wanna play Joe Danger but ive been burned before buying games without demos (dumb ass punisher game). I hope there will be a demo soon.

There is gonna be so much to next week. I'm very anxious for next week.

Posted: Jun 8th 2010 6:42PM s ls said

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lol why on earth would you buy that punisher game? but if this means anything to you IGN gave Joe Danger a 9.5
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Posted: Jun 9th 2010 1:02AM kentuckyfried said

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I can't believe you bought the Punisher game. The reviews were scathing... =D
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Posted: Jun 9th 2010 8:27AM (Unverified) said

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The developers of the game said on their forums that there won't be a demo of the game.
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Posted: Jun 8th 2010 6:39PM Granger said

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No Joe Danger demo, no buy. Sorry, and it's one of my most anticipated too. Hope Sony addresses their PSN demo policy at E3 with their PSN/Store/XMB changes.

Posted: Jun 8th 2010 6:42PM Xoonaka said

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Demo's are nice, but I don't think they need to be mandatory. Especially considering most of these titles are by small time devs... kind of a lot to ask of them, I think
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Posted: Jun 8th 2010 6:44PM s ls said

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you do know how small the dev team for Joe Danger is right? they wanted to push this game out as soon as possible, a demo would have delayed it further.
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Posted: Jun 8th 2010 6:45PM Granger said

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It really isn't though. A demo for a digitally distributed game doesn't have to be any more complicated than downloading the 'full version' with a limit in place to stop where or when you play, then being able to 'unlock' the full game at your leisure.

See also: Xbox LIVE Arcade.
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Posted: Jun 8th 2010 6:47PM Acosta02 said

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Are the demos on PSN a separate download? On XBLA I know they're trial modes, which are incredibly easy to make.
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Posted: Jun 8th 2010 6:48PM Granger said

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@ Solace - Again, what I just said, but also you guys are under the impression that a demo has to be cut specifically for demo purposes. It doesn't. Sony can rectify this by making the PS Store easier to access while in game (so you can unlock the full version).

Again, download the full game with a limit, purchase it with an unlock code. Couldn't possibly be simpler, especially for small devs.
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Posted: Jun 8th 2010 6:49PM s ls said

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alot of games also have that same feature on the PSN but I'm just restating what the one of the devs from Hello Games said on the PS Blog. They are working on a demo though.
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Posted: Jun 8th 2010 6:50PM Granger said

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@ Acosta - Most are. A few are done by downloading the full game. Most Capcom games with demos are full versions, Zen Pinball / Planet Minigolf, and WipEout HD are the only ones I know of.
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Posted: Jun 8th 2010 6:50PM Ezio Auditore da Firenze said

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Oh well. Your loss.

The rest of us will be having fun playing this great game. :)
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Posted: Jun 8th 2010 6:51PM Xoonaka said

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Demo modes aren't as easy as you seem to think they are... They require completely separate builds with features enabled/disabled that leads to an entirely separate QA cycle... hell, one seemingly innocuous item (such as a texture change) could cause dozens of bugs...
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Posted: Jun 8th 2010 6:54PM The Aquacharger said

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That's how Matt Hazard's game worked. You downloaded the demo then you bought the license code to unlock the game.
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Posted: Jun 8th 2010 6:55PM Granger said

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@ Solace - Awesome news. It really is. But still, if Sony addressed this themselves, developers wouldn't have to labour over a demo, it would just be second nature to developing on PSN. Developers wouldn't have to wait a week or longer to get my money either.

@ Xoonka - Again, you're wrong. See Xbox LIVE Arcade. A Demo does NOT have to be a separate build, all it requires is small bit of code to determine whether or not you own the full game, and a few assets to tell you that your demo is over and to continue you'll need to buy the full version.

Easy as pie.
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Posted: Jun 8th 2010 7:02PM Spike Spiegel Humble Bounty Hun said

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1) Seperate build demos are difficult, yes.
2) Restricted demos are not.

All in all, this game looks like Excite Bike meets Trials. It will definitely be purchased in the near future.
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Posted: Jun 9th 2010 9:17AM Granger said

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Really now, every single one of my comments is downvoted? I'll give you the first one, those were the brash words of disappointment . . . but the rest is nothing but the truth.

Whatever though.
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Posted: Jun 9th 2010 3:36PM Alexisonfire said

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@Granger

The Joystiq Community has spoken! You shalt be downvoted, no matter how much sense you are making! The downvoting will continue until we have forgotten of your existence! Then you are free to post as much common sense as you like!

Such is the way in our ancient texts!
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Posted: Jun 8th 2010 6:43PM SystemPatch said

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Anyone who complains about no FFIX this week will be burned to dust

...Now then, where's my Gundemonium Collection? D:

Posted: Jun 8th 2010 7:11PM (Unverified) said

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yooo wheres my FFIX at?
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Posted: Jun 8th 2010 7:30PM NekoDaimyo said

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I'd rather know why Sony doesn't want my money, by not releasing FF9.
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Posted: Jun 8th 2010 11:56PM Crayola Q Pants ESQ said

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Hang on wait what?

I actually went on PSN just 5 minutes ago specifically to get Joe Danger, and while JD wasn't out, FF9 was. Unless this is just one of the perks/cons of being in NZ
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Posted: Jun 8th 2010 6:44PM TreyIM2 said

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Still no Backbreaker demo. Grrrrr...

Posted: Jun 8th 2010 7:26PM MaliceMajorE15 said

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In the UK we are getting a backbreaker demo as part of FirstPlay. I imagine the US will get it as standard
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Posted: Jun 9th 2010 7:24AM Nate Addison said

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In Soviet Russia, Backbreaker demo YOU!!!!!
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Posted: Jun 8th 2010 6:48PM MLC said

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The Punisher looked pretty cool... At the time. I thought it had a story but whatever. I know, my bad. Lol!

Yeah, I read IGNs review. I didn't even know about this game til last week on the PS Blog. Aw man, I'm still tempted to get it.

Posted: Jun 8th 2010 6:49PM MLC said

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Damn reply system.
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Posted: Jun 8th 2010 6:49PM KungFuChaosNinja said

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Sooo buying Joe Danger!

Posted: Jun 8th 2010 10:09PM DrChristopher said

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just bought it! Looks great.
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Posted: Jun 8th 2010 6:52PM SolidSnakeEyes said

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I recommend Peace Walker, been playing it today. Good game.

Posted: Jun 8th 2010 7:03PM s ls said

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great game, also wear headphones when playing this one. the voice acting, music and sounds are amazing!
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Posted: Jun 8th 2010 7:05PM SolidSnakeEyes said

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Agreed, I have been and it's good. Every now and then I notice all the bird calls and nature environmental sound, it's great.
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Posted: Jun 8th 2010 7:14PM ZombieRobot said

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just downloaded it and installing data now to my psp go! cant wait and it should make work today go by that much faster for the next few months!
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Posted: Jun 8th 2010 7:17PM Nobledevil Gaming Optimist said

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I plan on playing it with the stereo out to my surround sound system :)

*hugs his Yamaha receiver*
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Posted: Jun 8th 2010 7:25PM Ashitaka said

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Wish it was a PS3 game :x I have fond memories of playing MGS3 on my PS2.

A new Metal Gear in a jungle setting and in the 80's, much like MGS3, with MGS4's camouflage system and controls would make me so happy..
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Posted: Jun 8th 2010 7:38PM s ls said

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yeah all i need is a few co-op partners to play with on the PS3 and i'm set
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Posted: Jun 8th 2010 7:44PM Ezio Auditore da Firenze said

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Weren't there rumors of them putting Peace Walker on the PSN for play on a PS3?
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Posted: Jun 8th 2010 7:47PM s ls said

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no i meant through ad-hoc party, you can use the PS3 to play with people online
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Posted: Jun 8th 2010 7:55PM Ezio Auditore da Firenze said

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I know that much, Solace.

I was asking as sort of a separate tangent. Sorry. =P
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Posted: Jun 9th 2010 12:35AM ZombieRobot said

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wait are you telling me that even though mgs peace walker is only ad hoc that through the ps3 I am able to play it online?
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Posted: Jun 9th 2010 9:39AM Ezio Auditore da Firenze said

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Yes, if you download Ad-Hoc party on your PS3 and run it through there.
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Posted: Jun 8th 2010 7:15PM Nobledevil Gaming Optimist said

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How cow, what an amazing week. Sam and Max sale, Joe Danger (which I hear is absolutely amazing), and Peacewalker among others. This is easily the best single PSN week in a very long time.

Posted: Jun 8th 2010 7:25PM Dr V said

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Joe Danger looks really cool.

According to /cough/ ign, Joe Danger is coming to Xbox 360 (date still TBA). Does anyone know any more details on when it is supposed to come to XBLA?

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