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Penny Arcade Adventures Ep. 3 announcement not coming at PAX

by Griffin McElroy { Sep 4th 2009 at 4:30PM }

Those who were hoping to hear savory details about Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness Episode 3 during the Penny Arcade Expo (how appropriate!) are about to have said hopes dashed upon the rocks. During our recent interview with the comic's creators, Jerry Holkins and Mike Krahulik, we learned that no news regarding the game will come during the duo's Seattle-based gaming community event.

There's a reason for the game's non-appearance during PAX -- but Holkins and Krahulik were tight-lipped about what that reason is. Krahulik teased, "When you hear the announcement, you'll be like 'oooooh.' It'll make sense." Holkins articulately added, "You'll feel vigor in all of your limbs." We're fairly certain that's a good thing.

Incoming Xbox Deals of the Week: Lost and Damned, Penny Arcade Adventures Episode 2

by JC Fletcher { Aug 10th 2009 at 4:29PM }

How often is the Xbox Live Deal of the Week actually exciting? Not this week, at least, but it will be this month! On August 24, Microsoft will offer something pretty tempting: Grand Theft Auto: The Lost and Damned for 1200

($15), 5 bucks off the normal asking price for the Grand Theft Auto IV expansion.

If you're the guy who bought GTA IV on 360 but hasn't picked this up yet -- and you don't want to wait for Episodes from Liberty City -- now's a great time to pick up a new set of missions to give up on halfway through the game, in favor of just doing awesome bike jumps.

The announcement also reveals that a deal for Penny Arcade Adventures Episode 2 is incoming, so ... you know, don't buy it yet. Also, a Halo 3 Dashboard theme that you really don't need to buy ever.

PSA: Penny Arcade Adventures: Episode 3 still in development

by Ben Gilbert { Jul 16th 2009 at 9:15PM }

It's been quite a while since we last got to command Penny Arcade's Gabe and Tycho around New Arcadia, pugilizin' giant fruit f###ers and sweepin' the boardwalk clear of barbershop quartets. So long, in fact, that we nearly forgot the series was intended to be episodic (we've been told that means every four to six months in PAA's case), which resulted in a call to series developer Hothead Games.

We were told by a Hothead rep this morning that, while no release date or information has yet been revealed about the game, "It [Episode 3] is still in development." Would it be fair to say we'll hear more about the game in the upcoming weeks leading up to PAX 2009? From the conversation we had this morning, we'd say that sounds mighty likely. With PAX 2009 just six short weeks away, we may not be waiting too much longer before we hear something more official.

European PSN releases for April 23

by Jem Alexander { Apr 23rd 2009 at 1:00PM }

Plenty of content to choose from today on the European PSN Store. PS1 releases continue with two uninspiring titles, and there's another torrent of DLC to grab for all your favorite games. There are also a couple of PS3 demos to check out and PSP owners have a couple games of their own to pick up.

Choose your platform to view the corresponding release list:

(Note: Continue past the break to view both release lists.)

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First Penny Arcade Adventure brings full humor at half price this week, more April deals revealed

by Alexander Sliwinski { Apr 6th 2009 at 11:00AM }

Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness ~~Turbo HD Remix~~, Episode One is on sale for 800

over the next 168 hours (give or take a few). At $10, the bite-sized RPG is worth the cost of entry for fans of the genre -- enjoying the Penny Arcade comic isn't a requirement.

Microsoft also makes note of some upcoming deals. Next week, starting April 13, (please make these long titles stop) Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 Co-op Collection will infiltrate Xbox Marketplace for 320

. The following two weeks will offer Tiger Woods PGA Tour 09's "Spyglass Hill Golf Course" and then NBA LIVE 365 at 400

and 560

, respectively.

Gallery: Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness (XBLA)

Penny Arcade: Episode 2 gets patched

by Andrew Yoon { Jan 15th 2009 at 2:00PM }

Ask and ye shall receive. Penny Arcade Adventure: Episode 2 has been patched so that the game will no longer create glitched save files. Good news, yay! However, PS3 Evolved is saying the patch does not fix save files that have already been corrupted. Those that were unfortunately afflicted with the glitch will have to restart the game from the beginning. Boo!

Penny Arcade: Episode 2 features game-ending glitch, patch coming next year

by Andrew Yoon { Dec 24th 2008 at 9:50AM }

If you planned on playing Penny Arcade Adventures: Episode 2 this holiday break, you may want to wait. Many users are reporting a gltich which renders their save files completely useless. Selecting a corrupted save file will freeze gamers on a permanent "Loading" screen.

The problem has since been identified, and will be patched soon. However, due to the holidays, SCE QA is taking a little break. That means this patch won't be available until the new year, in January. Right now, it's unclear if a patch will fix any current save files. Considering the Penny Arcade Adventures aren't too long, starting over shouldn't be too bad -- but we're sure players would rather not.

PSN Thursday: Commandos crash over the rain-slick precipice

by Alexander Sliwinski { Dec 18th 2008 at 10:00PM }

The Crash Commandos land this week on the PSN, along with Penny Arcade Adventures Ep. 2. If you're looking to whip up something a little more old-school, check out Castlevania Chronicles. There are also several pieces of new DLC for your favorite music games to keep you rockin' through the holidays. And don't overlook the "Complete My Game, Please" add-on pack for Super Stardust Portable. The complete North American PSN update can be found after the break.

PS3 Fanboy has the European PSN update, which adds Soldner-X Himmelssturmer. Maybe that title is easier to pronounce in Europanese?

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Penny Arcade Adventures Ep. 2 coming to PSN Dec. 18

by Alexander Sliwinski { Dec 18th 2008 at 8:15AM }

The PlayStation Blog gives word that the second episode of Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness will be available today on the PSN.

PAA: OtR-SPoD: Ep. 2 features Trophy support and, unlike the first installment, the option to change difficulty settings. The fruit-fracking mini-RPG will cost $15 and should be available as soon as the PSN update occurs later in the day.

Gallery: Penny Arcade Adventures Episode 2

Penny Arcade Adventures: Episode Two out today

by Andrew Yoon { Dec 18th 2008 at 7:55AM }

The PlayStation Store update will be pretty significant today, it seems. Not only will Crash Commando come out today, the next episode of the Penny Arcade Adventures will be available. Episode Two adds multiple difficulty settings and will offer Trophy support.

Check it out on the PlayStation Store for $14.99 later today.

Trophies: Penny Arcade Adventures Episode 2

by Andrew Yoon { Dec 12th 2008 at 3:38PM }

The next episode of the Penny Arcade Adventures returns on the PlayStation Network. Considering you killed a god in the first episode, what more will you do in this new journey?

View Trophy List | Visit Trophy Portal

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X3F TV -- XBLA in Brief: Penny Arcade Episode 2, Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?

by Richard Mitchell { Oct 30th 2008 at 12:30PM }

This week on XBLA in Brief, we look at two radically different games. On the one hand, we have an RPG filled with disgusting creatures and filthy dialogue and on the other we have a family friendly trivia game. They are Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness: Episode 2 and Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?, respectively. Also, one of the games has a digital Jeff Foxworthy. We'll let you figure out which. Check out the latest episode to see how the games stack up.

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Penny Arcade Adventures Episode 2, virtual Jeff Foxworthy hit XBLA

by Xav de Matos { Oct 29th 2008 at 10:30AM }

The second episode of the extremely successful adventure game, Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, and Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? hosted by a virtual Jeff Foxworthy are now available on the Xbox Live Arcade. The double-shot of Arcade fun will leave a gaping hole within virtual wallets as both titles ask 1200 Microsoft space-bucks, if you decide to buy them both or separately that is.

Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? is based off the popular game show that quizzes contestants on 21 different subjects used in the current curriculum in the 1st to 5th grade range. Penny Arcade Adventures: Episode 2 continues the story of web comic icons Gabe and Tycho and the user's created character, searching for answers and revenge in a steam-punk inspired universe. Picking them up or not? Tell us why in the comments.

PSN Thursday: Prince of Persia Classic, Penny Arcade: Episode One

by Alexander Sliwinski { Oct 23rd 2008 at 8:00PM }

This week's PSN update brings two great downloadable titles with Prince of Persia Classic and Penny Arcade Adventures: Episode 1. The demo for Valkyria Chronicles is also available, along with Mega Man 9 content and premium themes. Check out the full update list after the break.

The European PSN update can be found over at PS3 Fanboy. While you're over there, can you please reassure them that LittleBigPlanet will be out soon?

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American PSN Store update for October 23rd

by Jem Alexander { Oct 23rd 2008 at 6:40PM }

A bumper update today. Just like the EU update, there's a whole bunch of add-on content available for all sorts of games. Penny Arcade Adventures also makes its PSN debut alongside Prince of Persia Classic. There are also a couple of decent demos (unlike the EU update) and some DLC for Rock Band and its inferior clone. Here's the full release list:

Playable Content