Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com Joystiq http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/http://www.joystiq.com/media/feedlogo.gif Joystiq http://www.joystiq.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault is Insomniac's next PSN game, arriving this fall]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/ratchet-and-clank-full-frontal-assault-is-insomniacs-next-psn-ga/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/ratchet-and-clank-full-frontal-assault-is-insomniacs-next-psn-ga/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/30/ratchet-and-clank-full-frontal-assault-is-insomniacs-next-psn-ga/#comments ImageRatchet & Clank are heading once more into the space breach, this time waging a "Full Frontal Assault" against space crabs with gatling guns, it seems. Insomniac head (and general nice dude) Ted Price took to the US PlayStation Blog this afternoon to announce "Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault" for PlayStation Network, alongside plans to launch the game "this holiday season."

Aside from the artwork you see above and the logo we've dropped in the gallery below, Price offered few details on the game. He said it'll be a "fun-sized" R&C title (like Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty before it), and that the game will return to "the series' classic feel, camera, controls, and weapons, while innovating and giving you a whole new way to play." What that means is another question altogether. Price also said that the game will feature online co-op, but kept details similarly slim.

Gallery: Ratchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault

JoystiqRatchet & Clank: Full Frontal Assault is Insomniac's next PSN game, arriving this fall originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 30 May 2012 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>insomniacinsomniac-gamesplaystationplaystation-networkps3psnq3-2012q4-2012ratchet-and-clank-full-frontal-assaultrelease-dateted-priceWed, 30 May 2012 12:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Outernauts is new Facebook game from Insomniac and EA]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/09/outernauts-facebook-insomniac-and-ea/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/09/outernauts-facebook-insomniac-and-ea/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/09/outernauts-facebook-insomniac-and-ea/#comments
Insomniac Games (Ratchet and Clank, Resistance series) and Electronic Arts have teamed up on Outernauts, an adventure role-playing Facebook game. Outernauts are sent out into the galaxy to capture and train "exotic alien beasts" and unlock the secrets of the ancients while fighting in asynchronous battles.

"As we have demonstrated for nearly twenty years in the console games space, we're confident we can help evolve the definition of a game experience on Facebook," said Insomniac prez Ted Price. "With Outernauts, we are delivering a deep story with real RPG strategy, coupled with Insomniac's signature sense of humor."

The game popped up across galactic radar relays this past February following copyright registrations, and could be seen in stars after the creation of Insomniac Click. Outernauts will launch this summer and is currently in closed beta.

Gallery: Outernauts

JoystiqOuternauts is new Facebook game from Insomniac and EA originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 09 May 2012 08:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>EAElectronic-ArtsFacebookInsomniacmacOuternautspcWed, 09 May 2012 08:55:00 EST<![CDATA['Resistance: The Trilogy' pops up on Amazon France with May 16 launch]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/25/resistance-the-trilogy-pops-up-on-amazon-france-with-may-16-l/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/25/resistance-the-trilogy-pops-up-on-amazon-france-with-may-16-l/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/25/resistance-the-trilogy-pops-up-on-amazon-france-with-may-16-l/#comments ImageNormally when we report on retail listings outing a game, said retail listing is quickly pulled down to avoid embarrassment. In the case of Resistance: The Trilogy, well, apparently Amazon France isn't too concerned. A listing - one that's still live as of this writing - for just such a game popped up on Amazon France, spotted by UK site CVG.

The listing puts a May 16 launch date and a €59.99 ($79.99) price tag on the unannounced bundle, which we're guessing means a May 15 launch here in North America (and a likely $59.99 pricing). You've probably already guessed as much, but the product listing confirms the trilogy as a repackaging of the three Resistance titles already available for the PlayStation 3. With such a revealing product page, we expect to hear something more official from Sony as the day goes on. We've reached out regardless in the meantime.

Joystiq'Resistance: The Trilogy' pops up on Amazon France with May 16 launch originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonamazon-franceinsomniacinsomniac-gamesleakplaystationps3resistance-2Resistance-3resistance-fall-of-manresistance-the-trilogyresistance-trilogysceasony-computer-entertainment-americaWed, 25 Apr 2012 09:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Ratchet and Clank HD collection in NA this fall, Europe in May]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/15/ratchet-and-clank-hd-collection-in-na-this-fall-europe-in-may/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/15/ratchet-and-clank-hd-collection-in-na-this-fall-europe-in-may/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/15/ratchet-and-clank-hd-collection-in-na-this-fall-europe-in-may/#comments The Ratchet and Clank Collection, an HD roundup of Insomniac's popular PS2 platformers, has been made official by the PlayStation Blog (Amazon spilled the sprockets earlier this month). The bundle, which includes Ratchet and Clank, R&C: Going Commando and R&C: Up Your Arsenal, will be available May 16 in Europe (as The Ratchet & Clank Trilogy) and "this fall" in North America.

"I know it's a little bit later than the spring European release, but it's because we have something very special planned for our North American fans to celebrate the 10th anniversary, and we'll share all the details very soon," Insomniac Games' CEO Ted Price wrote on the US PS Blog.

All three titles will feature 1080p HD support (720p in 3D) and Trophies, along with the online, competitive multiplayer component from Up Your Arsenal. Ah, the internet was still such a new and magical place back in 2004.

JoystiqRatchet and Clank HD collection in NA this fall, Europe in May originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>insomniacplaystationps3ratchet-and-clankratchet-and-clank-going-commandoRatchet-and-Clank-Up-Your-ArsenalThu, 15 Mar 2012 17:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Ratchet and Clank HD listed on Amazon France]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/02/ratchet-and-clank-hd-listed-on-amazon-france/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/02/ratchet-and-clank-hd-listed-on-amazon-france/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/02/ratchet-and-clank-hd-listed-on-amazon-france/#comments A Ratchet and Clank HD Collection was spotted and pulled from Amazon France. Eurogamer grabbed an image of the listing before the takedown, which had a May 16, 2012, launch date.

Since this is the Ratchet and Clank HD Collection, we take it to mean it includes the original game, Going Commando and Up Your Arsenal. It'd be a bonus if Deadlocked -- the Jak X of the series -- were also included.

Ratchet and Clank being MIA from all the HD collections that Sony's been pushing out over the years has been a little odd. Anyway, none of this HD collection talk is official until Mr. Zurkon says so. Mr. Zurkon has the last word on everything.

JoystiqRatchet and Clank HD listed on Amazon France originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 02 Mar 2012 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>insomniacinsomniac-gamesplaystationps3ratchet-and-clankratchet-and-clank-going-commandoratchet-and-clank-up-your-arsenalFri, 02 Mar 2012 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA['Outernauts' trademarked by Insomniac, could be part of EA Partners deal]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/04/outernauts-trademarked-by-insomniac-could-be-part-of-ea-partn/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/04/outernauts-trademarked-by-insomniac-could-be-part-of-ea-partn/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/04/outernauts-trademarked-by-insomniac-could-be-part-of-ea-partn/#comments The wily gentlemen at NeoGAF have spotted a copyright registration by Insomniac Games for something called Outernauts, supposedly a new game the developer is working on. If you thought the company was already working on "O-something," you're also right: Overstrike was announced at last year's E3. But Outernauts is new, and Insomniac has also registered "outernauts-game.com," and "outernauts-game.net," so the game, as they say, is afoot.

There's more, too: A Google search for the recently unburied title revealed a wiki page that was apparently meant for EA Partners marketing planning, and revealed both Overstrike and Outernauts, along with "Respawn" (probably the new project from the studio of the same name), The Secret World (which EA is publishing with Funcom) and "Populous," which might be a new version of that old strategy series. And as if all of that isn't enough, the wiki page was created by one "pmarineau," which matches up to Phil Marineau, who happens to be EA's director of marketing.

Whew! Did we mention that the NeoGAF folks were wily? We've contacted Insomniac for comment on this one, but it's unlikely they'll confirm at this point. We'll probably just have to wait for the official Outernauts announcement to know what it's all about.

Joystiq'Outernauts' trademarked by Insomniac, could be part of EA Partners deal originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ea-partnersinsomniacmicrosoftouternautsoverstrikepcplaystationpopulousps3respawn-entertainmentthe-secret-worldxboxSat, 04 Feb 2012 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Price: Insomniac is done with Resistance, Sony isn't]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/27/price-insomniac-is-done-with-resistance-sony-isnt/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/27/price-insomniac-is-done-with-resistance-sony-isnt/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/27/price-insomniac-is-done-with-resistance-sony-isnt/#comments
Insomniac CEO Ted Price went to the YouTubes for a "face to face" with Resistance fans about his declaration that the developer is done with the franchise. There was apparently some confusion with fans that believed the series, owned by Sony, would end after Insomniac moved on.

"We believe that Resistance has reached its logical conclusion, in terms of the story we wanted to tell," Price said. "However, that doesn't mean the Resistance franchise isn't continuing. It's already in the capable hands of Nihilistic. And with Sony's shepherding we know it will continue to live on and expand."

Nihilistic is currently working on Resistance: Burning Skies for Vita, available sometime this summer. Insomniac is moving on to multiplatform co-op shooter Overstrike.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>clarificationinsomniacplaystationplaystation-vitaps3SonyTed-PricevitaFri, 27 Jan 2012 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Insomniac done with Resistance]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/26/insomniac-done-with-resistance/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/26/insomniac-done-with-resistance/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/26/insomniac-done-with-resistance/#comments Insomniac CEO Ted Price has said the company is done with the Resistance franchise.

"We won't be making any more Resistances," Price told VG247. And that's that.

The company previously announced it's moving on to multiplatform projects like Overstrike, a four-player co-op shooter, which will hopefully pan out as a more substantial and integrated experience than the company's previous grand experiment in multiplayer co-op, Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One.

At least Insomniac ended its work on the Resistance franchise on a high note. Resistance 3 was easily the best in a series that had been trying to find its footing this entire console generation.

JoystiqInsomniac done with Resistance originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sneaky Chimeran forces. Don't worry if you were caught off guard by the launch of Resistance 3's "Brutality" DLC -- we were all a little bit surprised a couple days ago. Check out the above trailer for what can be found in the $4 bundle.

JoystiqResistance 3 trailer delivers 'Brutality' originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>brutality-packdlcinsomniacinsomniac-gamesplaystationps3Resistance-3Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Resistance 3 patch adds new maps, tweaks performance and Move functionality]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/11/resistance-3-patch-adds-new-maps-tweaks-performance-and-move-fu/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/11/resistance-3-patch-adds-new-maps-tweaks-performance-and-move-fu/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/11/resistance-3-patch-adds-new-maps-tweaks-performance-and-move-fu/#comments Insomniac Games tweets that it's patching Resistance 3 today with a free update that will bring two new maps to the game. Patch 1.05 will add a sixteen player map called Creek and a four player map called The Granary to the title, both available to players for free after the patch is downloaded and installed.

The patch also adds performance updates, improved team balancing, and makes sure that players who have hit level 60 can now unlock any and all equipment and abilities. There's also a tweak to make the Leaper Corpse a little easier, and Move functionality has been tweaked to work better.

JoystiqResistance 3 patch adds new maps, tweaks performance and Move functionality originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 11 Nov 2011 06:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>insomniacinsomniac-gamesmovepatchplaystationps3Resistance-3updateFri, 11 Nov 2011 06:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One dev diaries show off a small team, big game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/30/ratchet-and-clank-all-4-one-dev-diaries-show-off-a-small-team-bi/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/30/ratchet-and-clank-all-4-one-dev-diaries-show-off-a-small-team-bi/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/30/ratchet-and-clank-all-4-one-dev-diaries-show-off-a-small-team-bi/#comments

Insomniac Studios may have some explaining to do for its recent release, Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One -- and they're happy to do it. In a series of three developer diaries, the Insomniac team behind All 4 One explain how being small can still make a big game great, all while having what looks to be a fun time. That's what really matters, anyway -- that someone, either developers or players, have fun with the game. But only one of those groups can enjoy it; after all, that's what it's All 4.

Continue reading Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One dev diaries show off a small team, big game

JoystiqRatchet & Clank: All 4 One dev diaries show off a small team, big game originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 30 Oct 2011 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dev-diaryinsomniacinsomniac-gamesplaystationps3Ratchet-and-Clank-All-4-OneSun, 30 Oct 2011 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Insomniac trademarks two varieties of extraterrestrial 'Beast']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/24/insomniac-trademarks-two-varieties-of-extraterrestrial-beast/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/24/insomniac-trademarks-two-varieties-of-extraterrestrial-beast/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/24/insomniac-trademarks-two-varieties-of-extraterrestrial-beast/#comments Resistance developer Insomniac has filed trademarks for two new titles, "Galaxy Beasts" and "Space Beasts," which we're just going to assume are two alternate titles for the same project.

Insomniac has begun creating original IP for entities other than Sony, starting with the multiplatform, EA-published Overstrike; this could be the next original property headed for a multiplatform release. Even more likely, however, is that the platform it's headed to is Facebook.

Insomniac's new Facebook-focused "Click" division has yet to announce any projects. Those titles sound potentially Facebooky, right?

JoystiqInsomniac trademarks two varieties of extraterrestrial 'Beast' originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 24 Oct 2011 09:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>galaxy-beastsinsomniacspace-beaststrademarkMon, 24 Oct 2011 09:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One review: All 4 Naught]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/20/ratchet-and-clank-all-4-one-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/20/ratchet-and-clank-all-4-one-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/20/ratchet-and-clank-all-4-one-review/#comments Compromise. How much is a person willing to compromise their Ratchet and Clank gameplay expectations for a linear "co-op" title? This is the fundamental question anyone familiar with the series must ask themselves before delving into the jejune experience of Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One.

Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One had to make several sacrifices for the sake of a multiplayer-focused experience. The first victim is my use of the words "co-op" or "cooperative campaign" in this review: From the outset, All 4 One is all about competition. Players are passively taught to just rampage through the game, blasting every crate of bolts and snatching up every collectible animal they see before the other players get their grubby hands on them.

Gallery: Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One (E3 2011)

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JoystiqRatchet and Clank: All 4 One review: All 4 Naught originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 20 Oct 2011 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>insomniacinsomniac-gamesplaystationps3Ratchet-and-Clank-All-4-OneThu, 20 Oct 2011 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One broadcasts opening cinematic]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/19/ratchet-and-clank-all-4-one-broadcasts-opening-cinematic/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/19/ratchet-and-clank-all-4-one-broadcasts-opening-cinematic/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/19/ratchet-and-clank-all-4-one-broadcasts-opening-cinematic/#comments
Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One's opening cinematic is highlighted by the series' trademark humor and polished animation. The clip also conveniently plays over the game's installation process, so that's a nice distraction for those who pick up the game today.

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JoystiqRatchet and Clank: All 4 One broadcasts opening cinematic originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 19 Oct 2011 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Insomniacinsomniac-gamesplaystationps3Ratchet-and-Clank-All-4-OneWed, 19 Oct 2011 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Ratchet and Clank All 4 One trailer pits the team against Octomoth]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/30/ratchet-and-clank-all-4-one-trailer-pits-the-team-against-octomo/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/30/ratchet-and-clank-all-4-one-trailer-pits-the-team-against-octomo/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/30/ratchet-and-clank-all-4-one-trailer-pits-the-team-against-octomo/#comments No, Octomoth is not some kind of Voltronesque union of a dozen robotic moths -- in Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One, it's actually more of a squid than a moth. But hey, on a world where there's practically no gravity, we can't possibly expect the moths to look like Earth Moths.

JoystiqRatchet and Clank All 4 One trailer pits the team against Octomoth originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 30 Sep 2011 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>insomniacinsomniac-gamesplaystationps3Ratchet-and-Clank-All-4-OneFri, 30 Sep 2011 08:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One against a boss]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/23/ratchet-and-clank-all-4-one-against-a-boss/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/23/ratchet-and-clank-all-4-one-against-a-boss/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/23/ratchet-and-clank-all-4-one-against-a-boss/#comments
This clip of the Z'Grute boss battle from the upcoming Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One gives a pretty solid idea of the teamwork required to survive. We hope your friends and family can be this coordinated.

JoystiqRatchet and Clank: All 4 One against a boss originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>insomniacinsomniac-gamesplaystationps3Ratchet-and-Clank-All-4-OneFri, 23 Sep 2011 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One trailer is all about the single-player experience]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/12/ratchet-and-clank-all-4-one-trailer-is-all-about-the-single-playe/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/12/ratchet-and-clank-all-4-one-trailer-is-all-about-the-single-playe/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/12/ratchet-and-clank-all-4-one-trailer-is-all-about-the-single-playe/#comments
Cooperation is paramount in Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One, seeing as how it's a four-player co-op experience. And in keeping with that theme, we ask that you co-operate with us by watching this latest trailer. Or don't. Either way, all we ask is you follow our every word as law.

JoystiqRatchet & Clank: All 4 One trailer is all about the single-player experience originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>insomniacinsomniac-gamesplaystationps3Ratchet-and-Clank-All-4-OnesceaMon, 12 Sep 2011 19:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Resistance 3's first DLC dubbed 'Survival Pack,' adds Invasion mode to multiplayer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/06/resistance-3s-first-dlc-dubbed-survival-pack-adds-invasion-m/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/06/resistance-3s-first-dlc-dubbed-survival-pack-adds-invasion-m/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/06/resistance-3s-first-dlc-dubbed-survival-pack-adds-invasion-m/#comments Resistance 3 may be dropping today for PlayStation 3, but it won't be long before Insomniac adds to the multiplayer portion with downloadable content, the "Survival Pack." Arriving on October 4, the Survival Pack injects "Invasion Mode" into R3's multiplayer section, as well as a handful of skins and a "static XMB theme," for $3.99.

"Invasion" is said to be a team-based resource management iteration of R3's multiplayer, forcing teams to control various capture points on the map to earn points (or die trying). And if that doesn't get your mid-20th century heart all aflutter, keep in mind that two brand new (and totally free) multiplayer maps will also be released on October 4 alongside a patch.

JoystiqResistance 3's first DLC dubbed 'Survival Pack,' adds Invasion mode to multiplayer originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dlcdownloadable-contentinsomniacinsomniac-gamesinvasion-modeplaystationps3Resistance-3survival-packTue, 06 Sep 2011 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Freddie Wong and Insomniac show us the future of motion control]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/04/freddie-wong-and-insomniac-show-us-the-future-of-motion-control/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/04/freddie-wong-and-insomniac-show-us-the-future-of-motion-control/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/04/freddie-wong-and-insomniac-show-us-the-future-of-motion-control/#comments
We're not entirely sure, but Freddie Wong's alleyway may be the most interesting, exciting, and down-right dangerous place on planet Earth. The intrepid YouTube star been Crossfired to death and rolled up by a Katamari along the same narrow stretch of road, and now the asphalt backlot has become a testing ground for the future of motion control gaming.

If the holographic baddies in the Wong's concept video look familiar, they should; Insomniac actually halted production of Resistance 3 for an entire day in order to animate custom Chimera soldiers for the production. Wong claims that the majority of the technology required to build a motion gaming rig like this already exists, albeit in not-quite-so-advanced forms. Much like the angular, massively-wheeled concept cars we have all over our walls oogled as children, Wong's video gives us a glimpse into a future just barely more awesome than the one we'll actually get.

[Thanks, Ashitaka!]

JoystiqFreddie Wong and Insomniac show us the future of motion control originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 04 Sep 2011 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>conceptfreddie-wongfreddiewinsomniacinsomniac-gamesmotion-gamingplaystationps3Resistance-3YouTubeSun, 04 Sep 2011 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Kevin Butler rides a horse into the Resistance 3 ad-campaign sunset]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/02/kevin-butler-rides-a-horse-into-the-resistance-3-ad-campaign-sun/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/02/kevin-butler-rides-a-horse-into-the-resistance-3-ad-campaign-sun/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/02/kevin-butler-rides-a-horse-into-the-resistance-3-ad-campaign-sun/#comments

Kevin Butler is kicking off PlayStation's new Long Live Play campaign with a horse and a Move Sharp Shooter in one of two new tv spots for Resistance 3. After a brief affair with flooring, Butler is back -- check out Butler's ad above, and the Joseph Capelli-centric sob story below.

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JoystiqKevin Butler rides a horse into the Resistance 3 ad-campaign sunset originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>insomniacjoseph-capellikevin-butlerlong-live-playplaystationps3Resistance-3Fri, 02 Sep 2011 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: Resistance 3 multiplayer beta level cap increasing, adding mysterious 'new stuff']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/26/psa-resistance-3-multiplayer-beta-level-cap-increasing-adding/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/26/psa-resistance-3-multiplayer-beta-level-cap-increasing-adding/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/26/psa-resistance-3-multiplayer-beta-level-cap-increasing-adding/#comments Insomniac is raising the Resistance 3 multiplayer beta level cap from 20 to 30 this weekend, and promises some "new stuff" to play with, Senior Community Manager James Stevenson tweeted. Stevenson hasn't offered any details about what "stuff" is coming for us, so if a roller-skating grizzly bear spawns next to you on Seaside this weekend, don't say we didn't warn you.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>insomniacinsomniac-gameslevel-capmultiplayer-betanew-stuffplaystationps3Resistance-3roller-skating-grizzlyFri, 26 Aug 2011 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Resistance: Burning Skies preview: One axe, two sticks]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/22/resistance-burning-skies-preview-one-axe-two-sticks/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/22/resistance-burning-skies-preview-one-axe-two-sticks/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/22/resistance-burning-skies-preview-one-axe-two-sticks/#comments Resistance: Burning Skies protagonist Tom Riley is having a rough day. He awakes at Ellis Island to find himself alone in a stretcher, an IV still embedded in his forearm, while a massive alien attack wages on all around him. Other than his handy fire axe and helmet, Riley's ill-equipped to take on enemies, nonetheless a swarm of Chimera who are hellbent on recovering their stolen technology from the human resistance.

But this is a game, after all, so I pilot Tom towards the nearest exit -- a planked up doorway which looks ripe for the axing. Success! I couldn't help but notice in my exploration of Resistance: Burning Skies' opening room that the game looks much improved over the series' previous portable spinoff on PSP. Textures are more detailed, colors are more varied, and environmental effects actually exist. While the game is certainly early (Chimeran faces resemble little more than goofy flat paper masks at the moment), it showed a lot of promise. And maybe more importantly, it demonstrated to me that the PlayStation Vita's twin analog sticks are more than sufficient at delivering shooters on the portable.

Gallery: Resistance: Burning Skies (Gamescom 2011)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gamescomgamescom-2011insomniacinsomniac-gamesnihilisticnihilistic-softwareplaystationplaystation-vitaps-vitaresistance-burning-skiessonyvitaMon, 22 Aug 2011 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Spoiler zone: The complete Resistance 3 trophy list]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/20/spoiler-zone-the-complete-resistance-3-trophy-list/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/20/spoiler-zone-the-complete-resistance-3-trophy-list/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/20/spoiler-zone-the-complete-resistance-3-trophy-list/#comments We were as surprised as anyone to learn that Resistance 3's single-player campaign is compelling and well done, and that its multiplayer is engaging and fairly enjoyable as well, but so far that certainly seems to be the case. No one will know for sure until the xenophobic shooter's September 6 release, of course, but for now we'd go so far as to say that we're actually excited for the release of a Resistance game.

Targeting the completionist lobe of our perfectionism cortex, Insomniac has released the title's official trophy list, concealed after the break. It gives some spoilerific hints as to which bugs we'll be killing and where, so those of you looking to start the game with a mind as pure as the driven snow should take heed.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>insomniacinsomniac-gamesplaystationps3resistanceResistance-3trophiestrophytrophy-listSat, 20 Aug 2011 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[New Resistance 3 trailer inspired by Olly Moss art]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/16/new-resistance-3-trailer-inspired-by-olly-moss-art/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/16/new-resistance-3-trailer-inspired-by-olly-moss-art/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/16/new-resistance-3-trailer-inspired-by-olly-moss-art/#comments We know some of you still aren't convinced that Resistance 3 is leaps and bounds ahead of its predecessors, but if this new trailer, inspired by Olly Moss's box art design, doesn't change your mind ... well, you're smart, because it doesn't have any gameplay. But you also have a heart of stone.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gamescom-2011insomniacplaystationps3Resistance-3Tue, 16 Aug 2011 19:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Resistance 3 heads to the Outback in 'Alice Springs' multiplayer map]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/09/resistance-3-heads-to-the-outback-in-alice-springs-multiplayer/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/09/resistance-3-heads-to-the-outback-in-alice-springs-multiplayer/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/09/resistance-3-heads-to-the-outback-in-alice-springs-multiplayer/#comments
What's more important than getting a look at the just revealed "Alice Springs" map for Resistance 3 set in Northern Australia? To us, that answer is clearly "learning how to kill, like, a million chimera in a row." Luckily, this latest gameplay clip does both.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>alice-springsaustraliagameplayinsomniacinsomniac-gamesmultiplayerplaystationps3Resistance-3scesceasony-computer-entertainmentsony-computer-entertainment-americaTue, 09 Aug 2011 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Resistance 3 dev diary talks multiplayer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/08/resistance-3-dev-diary-talks-multiplayer/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/08/resistance-3-dev-diary-talks-multiplayer/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/08/resistance-3-dev-diary-talks-multiplayer/#comments Resistance 3 multiplayer If our incredibly informative rundown of Resistance 3 multiplayer still wasn't enough to satiate your Chimera bloodlust, this post is for you. Insomniac has released a new developer diary focused on multiplayer, covering everything from player progression to always controversial revenge perks.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>insomniacplaystationps3Resistance-3sonyMon, 08 Aug 2011 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony replaces Resistance 3 with MotorStorm: Apocalypse in 3DTV bundle]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/06/sony-replaces-resistance-3-with-motorstorm-apocalypse-in-3dtv-b/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/06/sony-replaces-resistance-3-with-motorstorm-apocalypse-in-3dtv-b/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/06/sony-replaces-resistance-3-with-motorstorm-apocalypse-in-3dtv-b/#comments If you live in a dorm room, or an efficiency in Manhattan, or a tiny Harry Potter staircase closet, you were probably chuffed to bits when Sony announced their 24-inch PlayStation-branded 3DTV/Resistance 3 bundle during this year's E3. Now though, it looks like denizens of diminished domiciles will be doing a lot more wicked jumps, and lot less alien shooting.

Responding to inquiries regarding this Amazon listing, which shows Sony's PlayStation 3DTV bundled with MotorStorm: Apocalypse instead of Resistance 3, Insomniac Games confirmed the switch in a tweet, apologizing for any inconvenience. According to a statement made to Gamespot, MotorStorm: Apcalypse will also support the full-screen-but-also-split-screen functionality touted by Resistance 3, however no information about why the games were switched has been given as of yet.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3DTVevolution-studiosInsomniacInsomniac-Gamesmotorstormmotorstorm-apocalypseplaystationplaystation-TVps3Resistance-3Sat, 06 Aug 2011 11:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Resistance 3 goes gold with new trailer, bonus content details]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/04/resistance-3-goes-gold-with-new-trailer-bonus-content-details/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/04/resistance-3-goes-gold-with-new-trailer-bonus-content-details/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/04/resistance-3-goes-gold-with-new-trailer-bonus-content-details/#comments
When you buy Resistance 3 on Sept. 6, don't be surprised if it's a little heavier than you'd expect thanks to all the digital goodies sharing space on the Blu-ray. In addition to the game, you'll get demos for titles like like Killzone 3, MotorStorm Apocalypse and Infamous 2, plus videos from Uncharted 3, Starhawk, God of War: Origins and SOCOM 4. Some of those ounces will also be supplied by the Sony Pictures trailers and music videos filling up the disc. We hear some of you naysayers out there clucking your tongues and insisting that data doesn't weigh anything, but this is our blog and you can just shut right up.

The new gameplay video above doesn't weigh anything, of course, because it's on the internet. Duh. Jeez, man, pick up a book, why don't you?

JoystiqResistance 3 goes gold with new trailer, bonus content details originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>insomniacplaystationps3Resistance-3Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Joystiq's Resistance 3 multiplayer beta video tour]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/04/joystiqs-resistance-3-multiplayer-beta-video-tour/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/04/joystiqs-resistance-3-multiplayer-beta-video-tour/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/08/04/joystiqs-resistance-3-multiplayer-beta-video-tour/#comments Resistance 3 multiplayer beta Are you sitting on a hot ticket into the Resistance 3 multiplayer beta? Are you on the fence, wondering if you should get a hot ticket? Either way, we've got just what you need: a nice, (very) long video tour of what the beta has to offer. Check it out, and hit that HD button if you're feeling frisky.

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Sony has announced the dates for the Resistance 3 multiplayer beta. In the US, those who picked up a copy of SOCOM 4 will have access to the beta beginning August 4. PlayStation Plus subscribers will receive access on August 23. PlayStation Plus subscribers in Europe will be able to grab the beta on August 10, while PlayStation Blog EU promises there will be "further opportunities" at some point for non-subscribers.

The beta will feature two maps, Seaside and Trainyard, and will offer Team Deathmatch and Chain Reaction modes. Players will be able to gain experience up to level 20, upgrade weapons and abilities and unlock new character skins.

While you wait for the beta, check out some new Resistance 3 beta footage uploaded by a player, this time focusing on the trainyard map. Some interesting power-ups are shown, including a decoy hologram and a bubb- er, personal force field. Not featured in the video: Aim.

JoystiqResistance 3 beta begins Aug. 4 for SOCOM 4 owners, Aug. 23 for PS+ originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>betainsomniacplaystationps3Resistance-3Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Resistance 3 preview: Hurry down doomsday]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/13/resistance-3-preview-hurry-down-doomsday/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/13/resistance-3-preview-hurry-down-doomsday/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/13/resistance-3-preview-hurry-down-doomsday/#comments I'm just a little embarrassed to admit that my first thought upon seeing the preview disc for Resistance 3 show up on my doorstep was this: "Who can I con into playing this for me?"

It's not that I hated the previous games in the series, they're fine for what they are, but my curiosity about what's next for the franchise was frankly dwarfed by my desire to pass work off onto other people. I didn't have any luck, and what a lucky break that was for me, because Resistance 3 -- at least for the three hours I spent with it -- is spectacular.

I know, I'm still not sure I believe it myself.

Gallery: Resistance 3 (E3 2011)

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JoystiqResistance 3 preview: Hurry down doomsday originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>insomniacplaystationps3Resistance-3sceasonyWed, 13 Jul 2011 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Resistance 3 'Doomsday Edition' pack launching on September 6 for $150, includes PS Move Sharp Shooter]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/06/resistance-3-doomsday-edition-pack-launching-on-september-6-fo/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/06/resistance-3-doomsday-edition-pack-launching-on-september-6-fo/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/06/resistance-3-doomsday-edition-pack-launching-on-september-6-fo/#comments Worried you won't be ready to blast Chimera with a white and orange PlayStation Move when Resistance 3 launches this September? Worry no more, as Sony today announced the Resistance 3 "Doomsday Edition," which retails for $150 and comes packed with a copy of the game (naturally), a PlayStation Move/Navigation Controller, a Sharp Shooter peripheral, and a PlayStation Eye. As you might expect, it launches alongside the regular retail pack on September 6 in North America, though no international details were revealed.

JoystiqResistance 3 'Doomsday Edition' pack launching on September 6 for $150, includes PS Move Sharp Shooter originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 06 Jun 2011 20:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bundledoomsday-editione3-2011insomniacinsomniac-gamesplaystationplaystation-moveps-moveps3Resistance-3sharp-shooterMon, 06 Jun 2011 20:49:00 EST<![CDATA[Insomniac unveils Overstrike for Xbox 360 and PS3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/06/insomniac-unveils-overstrike-for-xbox-360-and-ps3/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/06/insomniac-unveils-overstrike-for-xbox-360-and-ps3/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/06/insomniac-unveils-overstrike-for-xbox-360-and-ps3/#comments Insomniac has traditionally been a PS3 developer, but that's about to change with the announcement of a new game called Overstrike, shown off on the company's website right now.

According to the description on the site (which you can see in full after the break), the game features four-player co-op with four different characters (an ex-merc, a thief, a scientist, and a detective) all each with "unique talents and a tendency to completely ignore protocol." All four are members of a group called Overstrike 9, fighting against "a shadowy organization that threatens to wipe out humankind."

Update: The trailer's arrived on the website. Watch the embed after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>insomniacmicrosoftoverstrikeplaystationps3xboxMon, 06 Jun 2011 15:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Insomniac revealing new IP at EA press conference]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/05/insomniac-revealing-new-ip-at-ea-press-conference/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/05/insomniac-revealing-new-ip-at-ea-press-conference/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/05/insomniac-revealing-new-ip-at-ea-press-conference/#comments When Insomniac revealed plans to develop a multiplatform original IP with EA Partners last year, the company discussed some of its plans, but kept us mostly in the dark. It seems that the covers will be ripped asunder tomorrow during EA's E3 press conference, as Insomniac noted on its official Twitter feed.

"In case you missed it -- we are announcing our new universe and multiplatform game at EA's press conference," the feed announced yesterday. And in case you've already forgotten after reading our detailed list of E3 2011's biggest events, the EA presser starts tomorrow at 3:30ET/12:30PT.

JoystiqInsomniac revealing new IP at EA press conference originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 05 Jun 2011 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3-2011eaea-partnerselectronic-artsinsomniacinsomniac-gamesmicrosoftplaystationps3twitterxboxSun, 05 Jun 2011 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Resistance 'Dual Pack' coming July 5, bonus content revealed]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/27/resistance-dual-pack-coming-july-5-bonus-content-revealed/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/27/resistance-dual-pack-coming-july-5-bonus-content-revealed/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/27/resistance-dual-pack-coming-july-5-bonus-content-revealed/#comments Clearly you're enthusiastic about the Resistance series if you don't own either of the first two games, so it goes without saying that you're all about dressing up as a generic-looking soldier in the third game's multiplayer. Insomniac apparently knows this, as the studio took to the US PlayStation blog today to announce said multiplayer "Capelli" skin as part of the bonuses included in the Resistance "Dual Pack," launching on July 5. He's ... uh ... got a beanie? Awesome?

As previously revealed by an insert in the Battle: Los Angeles Blu-ray, the two-pack of Resistance titles will also include "$10 worth of bonus content," detailed as the "Aftermath" map, a skin bundle, and the "wraith skin" multiplayer weapons for Resistance 2. When the pack arrives on July 5, it comes with an asking price of $39.99.

JoystiqResistance 'Dual Pack' coming July 5, bonus content revealed originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 27 May 2011 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>battle-los-angelesinsomniacinsomniac-gamesplaystationps3Resistance-2resistance-dual-packresistance-fall-of-mansceasony-computer-entertainment-americaFri, 27 May 2011 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Resistance 3's chimeric pre-order options]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/26/resistance-3s-chimeric-pre-order-options/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/26/resistance-3s-chimeric-pre-order-options/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/26/resistance-3s-chimeric-pre-order-options/#comments Resistance 3's retail pre-order incentives are as varied as the human fertilizer used on a Chimeran garden. GameStop is the only one with a tangible bonus, offering an "authentic replica" of a Chimeran teeth trophy necklace, along with a multiplayer boost that allows players to start online warfare at level 5.

Walmart has "a special set of five custom name titles, including Sentinel." The name tags ...

Sorry, that's just way too boring, we can't bring ourselves to finish explaining. Amazon will have the "No. 60 Air Fuel Grenade" available in the single-player campaign while Best Buy has a special multiplayer skin (pictured) featuring Hale as if he hadn't received the viral inhibitor. Best Buy also has an "exclusive ability in multiplayer to taunt your fallen enemies."

Finally, Canadians and other US retailers will receive a multiplayer skin to be one of the "Black Ops troops" featured in Resistance: Fall of Man and Resistance 2. A final option is just waiting until Insomniac inevitably releases all of it as DLC at some point in the future.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>insomniacinsomniac-gamesplaystationpre-orderpre-ordersps3Resistance-3Thu, 26 May 2011 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Resistance 1 and 2 'Greatest Hits' bundle incoming]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/24/resistance-1-and-2-greatest-hits-bundle-incoming/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/24/resistance-1-and-2-greatest-hits-bundle-incoming/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/24/resistance-1-and-2-greatest-hits-bundle-incoming/#comments Sony's looking to prime potential Resistance 3 purchasers with a Greatest Hits bundle of the first two titles: Resistance: Fall of Man and Resistance 2. An insert included in the Battle: Los Angeles Blu-ray (which includes a Resistance 3 demo) spilled the beans, offering a Summer 2011 launch window for the re-issue, which will retail for $39.99.

The Greatest Hits bundle also includes an exclusive Resistance 3 skin and "$10 worth of bonus content." Hit the jump for an image of the flier, courtesy IGN.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>greatest-hitsinsomniacplaystationps3resistanceresistance-2resistance-dual-packTue, 24 May 2011 15:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One arrives on Oct. 18, pre-order bonuses detailed]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/20/ratchet-and-clank-all-4-one-arrives-on-oct-18-pre-order-bonus/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/20/ratchet-and-clank-all-4-one-arrives-on-oct-18-pre-order-bonus/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/20/ratchet-and-clank-all-4-one-arrives-on-oct-18-pre-order-bonus/#comments Four friends, armed to the teeth with an enormous arsenal of weapons, may be sufficient to overcome Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One's menagerie of levels, but wouldn't it be helpful to have an extra Mr. Zurkon hovering overhead? The trailer we've dropped after the break answers that question with a resounding "YES," showing off Mr. Zurkon and the other three pre-order bonuses that folks will pick up at various (sigh) retailers.

Alongside the pre-order news, Sony announced that Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One will launch on October 18, living up to its previously noted "Fall 2011" launch window. That leaves just five months to decide where to pre-order -- but let's not kid ourselves, you're gonna go with Zurkon. It's just the right thing to do.

Gallery: Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One (pre-order bonuses / box art)

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JoystiqRatchet and Clank: All 4 One arrives on Oct. 18, pre-order bonuses detailed originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 20 May 2011 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonbest-buygamestopinsomniacinsomniac-gamesplaystationpre-orderps3q4-2011Ratchet-and-Clank-All-4-Onerelease-datesceasony-computer-entertainment-americatrailerwalmartFri, 20 May 2011 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Resistance 3 box art by Olly Moss rules]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/18/resistance-3-box-art-by-olly-moss-rules/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/18/resistance-3-box-art-by-olly-moss-rules/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/18/resistance-3-box-art-by-olly-moss-rules/#comments Insomniac partnered with artist Olly Moss for Resistance 3's box design and came up with a memorable bit of art -- unfortunately prodded by the obligatory logos (particularly on the North American box, ew!). Check out more on PlayStation Blog.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>insomniacinsomniac-gamesOlly-Mossplaystationps3Resistance-3Wed, 18 May 2011 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One preview: Making teamwork work]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/13/ratchet-and-clank-all-4-one-preview/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/13/ratchet-and-clank-all-4-one-preview/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/04/13/ratchet-and-clank-all-4-one-preview/#comments In theory, it sounds like a great idea: Sit down with three other people and play Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One together. But in practice, four-player co-op can be chaotic and downright nasty: "Just hit the switch, dumbass! Gawd you suck at this game."

Cordial coordination is challenging enough when all four of you are on the couch together. But how often does that happen? A lot of players will be teaming up online -- with strangers, no less -- and that can often mean complete radio silence.

Insomniac is trying to design All 4 One to work in both cases, on the couch and online. "Certainly we think that both are extremely important," says gameplay programmer Mike McManus. "We don't want either to not work."

Gallery: Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One (4/13/11)

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