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Five features you may have missed in Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time
by Alexander Sliwinski 
{ Nov 25th 2009 at 6:45PM } 
- Space Radio
- Dynamo of Doom
- Community Profile
- Insomniac Museum
- Return to the Great Clock
Ratchet & Clank's primary audience isn't kids, but 20-somethings
by Alexander Sliwinski { Nov 5th 2009 at 3:22AM }
Fixman notes that males under 18 could be the "interchangeable primary-secondary market," but that the PS3 user base skews older. He compares the Ratchet style to the Shrek series, explaining that Insomniac tries to find the right blend of humor that'll appeal to a large audience. Now the question remains: When will we see Ratchet & Clank again?
Insomniac says PS3 won't be maxed for at least another two years
by Xav de Matos { Oct 27th 2009 at 5:01PM }
"We're using all of the PS3 right now," Stevenson says. "But you can always be more efficient in the way you use it." Insomniac's latest, Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time arrives in stores Stateside today and will no doubt include some of the wackiest weaponry gamers have ever been privy to, regardless of how much of the Cell processor is needed to render 'em.
Previous Ratchet & Clank saves unlock bonuses in A Crack in Time
by Ben Gilbert { Oct 27th 2009 at 1:30PM }
A representative for Insomniac Games clarified for us that "You receive discounts on the returning weapons (Negotiator, Buzz Blades, Mag-Net Launcher, Mr. Zurkon, Groovitron Glove) for a Tools of Destruction save, and the pirate hat for Ratchet on the Community screen for the Quest for Booty save." Though neither bonus will dramatically affect time spent with A Crack in Time, it's always nice to see developers rewarding franchise loyalty.
Metareview: Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time (PS3)
by David Hinkle { Oct 26th 2009 at 7:00PM }
- 1UP (A): "I'm a casual fan of the series and I still found myself excited to get home and play the game each night the past week. It may be a lot of more of the same, but more of the same has never been so darn addicting."
- IGN (90/100): "Insomniac has created a visually appealing game with enough personality to match its good looks. With so much to level-up and enjoy, there's enough to keep even hardcore Ratchet fans coming back for more -- especially with the new Clank sections that feature some enthralling puzzles. Now that the awkward space sections from Tools of Destruction have been replaced, there's almost nothing I don't like about Crack in Time. Unfortunately, as Crack in Time still relies heavily on the tried and true Ratchet Formula, gamers that were satisfied with old Ratchet games might not have enough reasons to come back."
- GameTrailers (89/100): "If A Crack in Time is indeed the final Ratchet & Clank game, then the series has been finished the right way-with a solid game that doesn't stray from what fans love while giving them plenty of service in the process. And in this way, it's also guilty of playing it a bit safe, but when expectations are that high, and are met, it's a sure sign of a quality game."
- Videogamer (80/100): "Fans of Ratchet and Clank will find A Crack in Time to be more of the same, with a few twists here and there. It's a fine end to the current storyline and packs in loads of content that will see you playing well beyond the closing credits. The lack of fresh ideas, especially during Ratchet's sections, will be seen by many as a negative, but there are so few games that nail the action platforming genre that it's easily forgivable. If you're looking for a fun, imaginative, family friendly PS3 game, A Crack in Time fits the bill perfectly."
- Eurogamer (70/100): "But I've been playing R&C games for years now, and I was hoping for something extra. That doesn't mean radical change - goodness knows no one wants Ratchet to "go dark" or start running round sandbox environments. I still want a meat feast pizza, I just want it to have a stuffed crust. And maybe some dips. Or in other words, a proper selection of exciting new weapons, original puzzles and a bit of innovation. It's not that A Crack in Time is all fur coat and no knickers. The problem is, it's all fur coat and the same knickers it's been wearing for seven years. Time for a change."
Ratchet & Clank blasting into PAL territories in November
by Alexander Sliwinski { Oct 22nd 2009 at 12:45PM }
It also appears that the R&C demo will not be available this week in the EU -- hopefully that'll arrive soon. A Crack in Time launches next week in North America, with one of two demos available later today when the PlayStation Network updates.
Gallery: Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time
Dual demo details: Ratchet follows Clank into A Crack in Time
by Alexander Sliwinski { Oct 20th 2009 at 10:00PM }
Next week will be Ratchet's turn to shake his money maker so you'll buy the game. Although the details are scarce as to what players will do in the demo, if we know anything about that lombax -- and after seven games, we certainly know plenty -- it'll involve blowing stuff up with crazy weaponry.
Gallery: Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time
Insomniac hints at end of Ratchet and Clank
by Alexander Sliwinski { Oct 19th 2009 at 12:15PM }
It seems unclear, from the comments Allgeier gave to CNN, whether he's referring to the franchise or just the storyline started in the Ratchet and Clank Future series. With 16 million copies of R&C games sold across seven installments since 2002, sales obviously have a lot to say when it comes to sequels. If A Crack in Time does well, we wouldn't be surprised to see the Lombax and his metal companion return within a couple years -- well rested and with some fresh ideas.
Australia to receive several 250GB PS3 bundles
by David Hinkle { Sep 24th 2009 at 2:29PM }
- Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
- Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time
- Singstar Motown
- EyePet
[Thanks, Adrian]
Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time arrives no later than Oct. 27
by Alexander Sliwinski { Aug 27th 2009 at 3:00PM }
There's still time to get in on the various pre-order bonuses available from retailers -- it's just all about picking the one that's right for you.
'Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time' pre-order bonuses vary per retailer
by Alexander Sliwinski { Jul 2nd 2009 at 3:30PM }
Hands-on: Ratchet & Clank: A Crack In Time
by James Ransom-Wiley { Jun 9th 2009 at 6:30PM }
Gallery: Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time
Rumor: GTTV taping reveals Uncharted 2 beta deets, other E3 tidbits
by Richard Mitchell { May 21st 2009 at 6:15PM }
The special is also rumored to reveal new details about Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time, specifically that the game will include time travel as well as new hover boots for Ratchet. Throw in some Modern Warfare 2 footage, a new title from Bethesda and news about loads of games including Mass Effect 2, Madden, Need For Speed: Shift, Dante's Inferno, Lost Planet 2 and Aliens vs Predator, and you've got quite a show.
Granted, some of this could easily be revealed prior to the episode's May 28 premier (11:00pm ET/PT), but given the program's penchant for WORLD EXCLUSIVE reveals, it's probably worth checking out.
[Via @geoffkeighley]
