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['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[Amazon: $20 off two PS3 Dual Pack bundles]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/29/amazon-20-off-two-ps3-dual-pack-bundles/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/29/amazon-20-off-two-ps3-dual-pack-bundles/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/29/amazon-20-off-two-ps3-dual-pack-bundles/#comments Would you like four PS3 games for $60? If so, Amazon has got a deal for you, as it's offering $20 off the purchase of two Dual Pack game bundles. The deal applies to God of War: Origins Collection, the Resistance Greatest Hits Dual Pack, the Uncharted Greatest Hits Dual Pack and, of course, the recently launched Ico and Shadow of the Colossus Collection.

If you're new to this whole gaming thing, we're fairly certain that picking up Shadow of the Colossus, Ico and the first two Uncharted titles for $60 may be the best decision you will ever make.

JoystiqAmazon: $20 off two PS3 Dual Pack bundles originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 29 Sep 2011 14:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazongod-of-war-origins-collectionico-and-shadow-of-the-colossus-collectionplaystationps3resistance-2Resistance-Fall-of-Manuncharted-2-among-thievesUncharted-Drakes-FortuneThu, 29 Sep 2011 14:40:00 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 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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JoystiqResistance 1 and 2 'Greatest Hits' bundle incoming originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 24 May 2011 15:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>greatest-hitsinsomniacplaystationps3resistanceresistance-2resistance-dual-packTue, 24 May 2011 15:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Amazon selling three PS3 Greatest Hits for the price of two]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/17/amazon-selling-three-ps3-greatest-hits-for-the-price-of-two/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/17/amazon-selling-three-ps3-greatest-hits-for-the-price-of-two/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/17/amazon-selling-three-ps3-greatest-hits-for-the-price-of-two/#comments Let's face it -- cases from the PS3 Greatest Hits collection just look great on a shelf. That tiny, elegant package. That deep, crimson hue. Today, Amazon's offering a pretty efficient way to spruce up your library: Purchase any three Greatest Hits titles, and you only have to pay for two of them.

Continue reading Amazon selling three PS3 Greatest Hits for the price of two

JoystiqAmazon selling three PS3 Greatest Hits for the price of two originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gran-turismo-5-prologueinFamouskillzone-2LittleBigPlanetplaystationps3ratchet-and-clank-future-a-crack-in-timeresistanceresistance-2Wed, 17 Nov 2010 16:30:00 EST<![CDATA[$60 PS3 Greatest Hits & DualShock 3 bundles on Amazon]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/11/ps3-greatest-hits-and-dualshock-3-bundles-on-amazon/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/11/ps3-greatest-hits-and-dualshock-3-bundles-on-amazon/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/11/ps3-greatest-hits-and-dualshock-3-bundles-on-amazon/#comments First-party PS3 controllers are still retailing at the relatively lofty price point of $45 (plus tax!) -- wouldn't you rather pay just a little bit more and get a game to go along with your peripheral? Amazon will give you the opportunity to do just that with a selection of $60 bundles, which include a DualShock 3 controller and your choice of "Greatest Hit" in LittleBigPlanet: GOTY Edition, Resistance 2, Killzone 2 or inFamous.

These pairings seem to be an extension of the Uncharted/DualShock bundle offered last December. Like the Uncharted deal, these bundles will likely be available at a number of other retailers -- but we've highlighted Amazon because it offers free shipping!

[Via CheapCollegeGamers]

Joystiq$60 PS3 Greatest Hits & DualShock 3 bundles on Amazon originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 11 May 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amazonbundledealsdualshock-3DualShock3infamouskillzone-2littlebigplanetperipheralsps3-greatest-hitsresistance-2retailsonyTue, 11 May 2010 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[10 games added to PS3 Greatest Hits lineup, Sony confirms]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/01/10-games-added-to-ps3-greatest-hits-lineup-sony-confirms/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/01/10-games-added-to-ps3-greatest-hits-lineup-sony-confirms/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/01/10-games-added-to-ps3-greatest-hits-lineup-sony-confirms/#comments Looks like the Walmart ad we posted yesterday actually undersold the number of PS3 games that Sony will soon add to the $30 Greatest Hits collection. The following 10 titles will be decked in red and reduced in price in the U.S. and Canada within the next few weeks:
  • inFAMOUS (Sony Computer Entertainment)
  • God of War Collection (Sony Computer Entertainment)
  • Killzone 2 (Sony Computer Entertainment)
  • LittleBigPlanet Game of the Year (Sony Computer Entertainment)
  • Resistance 2 (Sony Computer Entertainment)
  • Dead Space (Electronic Arts)
  • Fight Night Round 4 (EA Sports)
  • Resident Evil 5 (Capcom)
  • Soulcalibur IV (Namco Bandai Games)
  • UFC 2009 Undisputed (THQ)
That's a pretty good assortment of quality titles -- assuming, of course, that this isn't some kind of horribly distasteful April Fools' Day joke.

Joystiq10 games added to PS3 Greatest Hits lineup, Sony confirms originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 01 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dead-spacedealdiscountEAEA-CanadaEA-SportsElectronic-Artsfight-night-round-4Fightinggod-of-war-collectiongreatest-hitsinfamouskillzone-2littlebigplanet-game-of-the-year-editionresident-evil-5resistance-2saleSandboxSCEsonySony-Computer-Entertainmentsoulcalibur-ivSportsSucker-PunchSucker-Punch-ProductionsThird-Person-Actionufc-2009-undisputedXboxThu, 01 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: inFAMOUS, LBP GOTY and others joining Greatest Hits]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/31/rumor-infamous-lbp-goty-and-others-joining-greatest-hits/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/31/rumor-infamous-lbp-goty-and-others-joining-greatest-hits/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/31/rumor-infamous-lbp-goty-and-others-joining-greatest-hits/#comments According to a recent Walmart ad dug up by NeoGAF user ghostmind, a whole slew of new PS3 titles will soon be added to the $29.99 Greatest Hits collection. Featured on the ad are five games which will apparently get the red box treatment: LittleBigPlanet: Game of the Year Edition, Killzone 2, inFAMOUS, Resistance 2 and UFC 2009 Undisputed. Actually, according to the flyer, the games are being offered for $29.83. That, dear readers, is the Walmart difference.

We've contacted Sony America to find out if the Walmart ad is authentic, but we have no reason to believe it's a mock-up. We mean, all those games are "hits," and they're all pretty "great," right?

[Via 1UP]

JoystiqRumor: inFAMOUS, LBP GOTY and others joining Greatest Hits originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dealgreatest-hitsinfamouskillzone-2littlebigplanetresistance-2saleSandboxSCEsonySony-Computer-EntertainmentSucker-PunchSucker-Punch-ProductionsThird-Person-Actionufc-2009-undisputedwalmartWed, 31 Mar 2010 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Uncharted 2 demo, DLC climb onto PlayStation Store on January 28]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/22/uncharted-2-demo-dlc-climbs-onto-playstation-store-on-january-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/22/uncharted-2-demo-dlc-climbs-onto-playstation-store-on-january-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/01/22/uncharted-2-demo-dlc-climbs-onto-playstation-store-on-january-2/#comments Chances are, you've played Uncharted 2 by now. Wait, you haven't? Why? Do you not trust us?!

If the lack of a single player demo has turned you off Naughty Dog's latest adventure, worry no more. A free Uncharted 2 demo is making its way to the PlayStation Store next Thursday, January 28th. In addition, premium DLC will supplement its release for fans that are still making their way through the online leaderboards.

As previously mentioned, the first DLC pack will add Sev and a Helghast soldier from Killzone 2, Nathan Hale and a Chimera from Resistance 2, and Cole (both good and evil variants) and Zeke from inFAMOUS. This first set of DLC will be available for $4.99 in the US.

JoystiqUncharted 2 demo, DLC climb onto PlayStation Store on January 28 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 22 Jan 2010 18:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dlckillzone-2naughty-dogresistance-2uncharteduncharted-2Uncharted-2-Among-ThieveszekeFri, 22 Jan 2010 18:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Insomniac Games took negative Resistance 2 fan feedback to heart]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/26/insomniac-games-took-negative-resistance-2-fan-feedback-to-heart/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/26/insomniac-games-took-negative-resistance-2-fan-feedback-to-heart/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/10/26/insomniac-games-took-negative-resistance-2-fan-feedback-to-heart/#comments In a display of candor we rarely see from video game industry figures, Insomniac Games community manager James Stevenson recently poured his heart out in a VideoGamer.com interview. He admitted that although Resistance 2 garnered fairly good reviews, negative feedback from devoted fans of the series' first installment "weighed" on him. He went on to add, "the hardcore fans of Resistance 1 were maybe a little bit disappointed. Those folks consistently expressing that - especially GAF - it was like your dog turned on you."

Stevenson continued the analogy, stating, "you had this dog that loved you. You loved the dog, too, but they expressed all this affection for you. And then suddenly the dog bites your hand and it's that feeling of, ooh, ow, that really hurts." We can only guess how disappointing negative fan feedback must be for a developer -- however, couldn't this be seen as your dog telling you they're disappointed, and suggesting ways to do better in the future? Oh, like that adorable, illustrated anti-drug dog! We love that little guy.

JoystiqInsomniac Games took negative Resistance 2 fan feedback to heart originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The European budget line of "Platinum" titles has expanded quite significantly, adding four new titles for the low price of £19.99 / €29.99. The collection now includes Metal Gear Solid 4, MotorStorm: Pacific Rift, Resistance 2 and Killzone 2.

We're a bit jealous of our European friends, as games rarely get the "Greatest Hits" label so soon. Killzone 2, for example, released just a little over six months ago. However, it makes sense to drop the price of these games, especially Killzone 2, so soon -- there are a lot of new PS3 owners out there, hungry to try out the system's greatest games.

JoystiqSCEE Platinum line expands, includes Resistance 2, Killzone 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>budgetkillzone-2metal-gear-solid-4motorstorm-pacific-riftplatinumresistance-2sceeTue, 08 Sep 2009 15:15:00 EST<![CDATA[European Resistance 2 Home space available ... now?]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/20/european-resistance-2-home-space-available-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/20/european-resistance-2-home-space-available-now/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/05/20/european-resistance-2-home-space-available-now/#comments The Resistance 2 Home space is now available to visit in Europe, according to an SCEE press release. However, we've checked and the content doesn't yet seem to be available. Clearly, this press release must have been sent from the future. While our timeline attempts to converge with SCEE's, at least you can check out the gallery full of screenshots below and the video above.

You'll need to be over 18 to access the Resistance Home space, but once inside you can take part in a minigame which tasks you with fending off waves of Chimeran aerial forces from the Chicago Railway Station with a "four-barrelled quick-repeating turret gun." It's no 12-guage double-barrelled Remington, but it'll do.

Additionally, the first 3,000 visitors to find and input a hidden promotional code in the space will obtain a Resistance 2 in-Home t-shirt. Once the space actually goes live, that is ...

Update: The PlayStation Blog has updated with some more information about the space, as well as to state that it will be available in America on May 21. It will also feature Resistance 2 game-launching.

Gallery: Resistance 2 Home Space

JoystiqEuropean Resistance 2 Home space available ... now? originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 20 May 2009 13:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Looks like we may be wrong about this one as James Stevenson appeared on the PlayStation.Blog saying multiple PSN log-ins are included in the current firmware. Looks like we may have misinterpreted his comment on our site. Our original post remains below.

Looks like a PS3 firmware update may be happening today or tomorrow, folks. We reported details on the upcoming Resistance 2 patch which includes a number of features, one being multiple PSN log-ins. Many of our readers chimed in, saying this is a feature not possible with the current PS3 firmware.

We got potential confirmation of a pending PS3 firmware update through our comments section. Insomniac Games' James Stevenson responded to our post clarifying the situation. "Resistance 2 is the first game to fully log-in two PSN accounts. LBP only logs you in locally, and does not register both accounts as online through PSN. This is a big difference, and what is required for split-screen online co-op with other folks."

Here's the smoking gun: "And it was dependent on a Sony update, hence why it wasn't in when the game shipped." If the R2 patch is available on March 26th, then a new PS3 firmware update may be necessary today or tomorrow. It will have to allow for multiple PSN sign-ins, but will it feature any other improvements? Stay tuned.

JoystiqPS3 firmware update may coincide with Resistance 2 patch [Update] originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 25 Mar 2009 01:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Resistance 2's first batch of DLC is coming soon, with details already spilling out of GDC. Insomniac has revealed the lineup in a video with Gamespot, which you can see after the break. The new content is split into two pieces: a patch (v1.50); and paid content from the PSN Store. Both will arrive on Thursday, March 26.

The patch will add a new multiplayer mode -- Meltdown -- as well as a new difficulty setting for co-op play. This will give higher EXP rewards, but will be much more challenging. Finally, the patch will also allow a local co-op player to sign in with his PSN profile, saving his accumulated scores.

As for the paid content, there are a number of maps being released which have been designed to allow more intimate, small scale battles. The Aftermath map pack will cost you $5.99. There are also a number of skins which will be purchasable for $0.99 each. For more details and footage of the maps, check the video after the break.

[Via Just Video Games; Thanks, Alexandra]

Continue reading GDC09: Resistance 2 patch and DLC detailed, dated for March 26

JoystiqGDC09: Resistance 2 patch and DLC detailed, dated for March 26 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Resistance Retribution connects the PSP and PS3 systems in a brand new way. See what new content you unlock in the game's "Infected" mode, available for those that own both the upcoming Resistance Retribution and PS3's Resistance 2. Fans of the franchise will earn a brand new mode of playing, access new areas and weapons and get some new story bits as well.

Another new feature is the ability to play the game with two analog sticks ... via DualShock 3 controls on the PS3. If you're unfamiliar with how this connectivity works, take a look at the video after the break to see how you'll be able to connect these two games.

Continue reading See how Resistance Retribution connects to the PS3

JoystiqSee how Resistance Retribution connects to the PS3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 20 Feb 2009 17:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>psp-plusresistanceresistance-2resistance-retributionFri, 20 Feb 2009 17:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Media Molecule, Insomniac head to Nordic Game Con]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/16/media-molecule-insomniac-head-to-nordic-game-con/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/16/media-molecule-insomniac-head-to-nordic-game-con/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/02/16/media-molecule-insomniac-head-to-nordic-game-con/#commentsWhile last year was marked with a strong Japanese delegation, this year's coterie of speakers at the Nordic Game Conference is more of the Western variety. Media Molecule (LittleBigPlanet), Insomniac Games (Resistance series), Tigon Studios (anything that has Vin Diesel in it) and consultancy agency Englobe have all signed up to hold sessions at the conference in Malmö, Sweden on May 19 and 20.

Insomniac community manager Ryan Schneider will be there along with Tigon's head of game production Ian Stevens, Englobe founder Tom Edwards and some unnamed reps from Media Molecule. Media Molecule are probably still drawing straws at the moment as they're busy flying off to attend this week's D.I.C.E. Summit and making preparations for next month's Game Developers Conference. It might be a little too early for them to decide who'll be there in May.

JoystiqMedia Molecule, Insomniac head to Nordic Game Con originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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That copy of Resistance 2 looking a little dated? Fancy it up with some new digs, and by that we mean insert art, courtesy of the PlayStation Blog. Three covers are available to download from the blog's official Flickr page to redress Nathan Hale's latest adventure: the original North American box art (not pictured), the Ying-and-yang art from Europe (pictured left) and an extreme close-up design that would make Wayne Campbell proud.

We're all for changing it up, but something tells us PlayStation fans are more eager to swap out their Resistance 2 discs for something a little more intense.

JoystiqNew jacket, same game: Fancy up your copy of Resistance 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 06 Feb 2009 19:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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According to the NPD, a good exclusive does not necessarily equal good sales. The group has collected data for 2008's exclusives on each platform and, well, there have been some under-performers. On the Xbox 360 side, Banjo-Kazooie: Nuts & Bolts was a disappointment, selling only 140,000 units. The other exclusive on Microsoft's console, Fable 2 (Joystiq's GOTY), was more of your traditional success story with a respectable 1.2 million copies sold.

And what about the industry-leading PS3? We already know MGS4 sold extremely well, but the same cannot be said (yet) for LittleBigPlanet and Resistance 2, both of which seemed to perform lower than expectations; LBP sold 611,000 copies in North America while R2 unloaded 600,000 units.

As for Nintendo, well ... it won. It always does. Last we heard, Nintendo stopped making games and was in the process of building a Kirby-shaped Death Star to orbit the planet.

JoystiqNPD: Console exclusives performed with mixed results in '08 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Actionbanjo-kazooie-nuts-and-boltsfable-2LionheadLionhead-Studioslittlebigplanetmetal-gear-solid-4Metal-Gear-Solid-4-Guns-of-the-PatriotsMGSmgs4microsoftMicrosoft-Game-StudiosnintendonpdPS3resistance-2RPGsonyWiiXbox-360Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Resistance 2 patch 1.40 coming Monday, un-resets your experience]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/23/resistance-2-patch-1-40-coming-monday-un-resets-your-experience/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/23/resistance-2-patch-1-40-coming-monday-un-resets-your-experience/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/23/resistance-2-patch-1-40-coming-monday-un-resets-your-experience/#commentsFiled under: ,

Have you been noticeably irked by some of Resistance 2's precious little "features" (i.e. bugs)? Fear not, true believer, patch 1.40 is on its way and coming Monday, January 26. If you've noticed your multiplayer level inexplicably reset to one, you'll now get it back to the proper level, plus whatever experience you earned post-reset.

The update will also correct Trophy errors, such as the one requiring 10,000 kills -- if you've done the deed but not gotten the reward, this patch will retroactively apply it. Full patch details after the break.

[Via PS3 Fanboy]

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JoystiqResistance 2 patch 1.40 coming Monday, un-resets your experience originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 23 Jan 2009 22:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Many of the bugs related to saving, progression and Trophy accumulation will be fixed in a 1.40 patch available to all Resistance 2 players this Monday (1/26). For example, some players may have had their character data mysteriously reset. Those players can take comfort in knowing that all their lost progress will be restored -- and that any additional XP earned since will still count. Those that acquired the 10,000 kills necessary for the Killing Machine Trophy will automatically unlock it once the 1.40 patch is applied.

Here are the patch notes:

Trophy/Medal/Ribbons

  • "Salute Me" trophy is not awarded until player reaches level 31 (Lieutenant)
  • "Berserker" trophy can be collected during non-ranked games
  • "Survivor" medal can be collected in cooperative games
  • "Sure Shot" ribbon is awarded if player has accuracy of exactly 50%

Clans

  • Added clan support for viewing members, sending invites, and setting up clan tags
  • Default clan region is now USA

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JoystiqResistance 2 getting 1.40 patch on Monday originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>resistanceresistance-2Fri, 23 Jan 2009 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[NPD: MGS4 sells over 1 million in US, Tomb Raider left undiscovered]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/21/npd-mgs4-sells-over-1-million-in-us-tomb-raider-left-undiscove/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/21/npd-mgs4-sells-over-1-million-in-us-tomb-raider-left-undiscove/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/21/npd-mgs4-sells-over-1-million-in-us-tomb-raider-left-undiscove/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

Now that we've seen the real list for 2008's top-selling games, Gamasutra has taken a look at some of the high-profile titles that didn't make the cut. Thanks to data from the NPD, we now know Metal Gear Solid 4 has passed the one-million threshold in the US with 1.08M in sales -- 775K in June, 301K since then. It's worth noting that the figure doesn't include copies sold in the MGS4 PlayStation 3 bundle. Globally, Old Snake has enlisted over 4 million soldiers. As for LittleBigPlanet and Resistance 2, they sold 611K and 598K stateside in 2008, respectively.

Here's the bad news: Tomb Raider: Underworld has managed only 246K across three platforms since launching mid-November -- indeed a disappointment, but also a lowered bar for Naughty Dog's Nathan Drake vs. Lara Croft claim. To its credit, TRU has done better elsewhere, selling 1.5 million worldwide. Meanwhile, Prince of Persia did 483K in December, with at least 213K of those going to the PS3 version. While that puts it on par with Sony's first-party titles last month, it also means the Xbox 360 version saw relatively disappointing sales.


Metal Gear Solid 4 and LittleBigPlanet were both "honored" (if you can call it that) in our Best of 2008 awards. See what else made the list.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eidoskojimakojima-productionskonamilbplittlebigplanetmedia-moleculemetal-gear-solidmetal-gear-solid-4Metal-Gear-Solid-4-Guns-of-the-Patriotsmgs4npdPCprince-of-persiaPS3resistance-2tomb-raidertomb-raider-underworldubisoftXbox-360Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:43:00 EST<![CDATA[Resistance Retribution: to infect, or not to infect?]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/20/resistance-retribution-to-infect-or-not-to-infect/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/20/resistance-retribution-to-infect-or-not-to-infect/http://www.joystiq.com/2009/01/20/resistance-retribution-to-infect-or-not-to-infect/#commentsFiled under: ,


Want to know what Resistance Retribution looks like when you infect it with Resistance 2? GameTrailers has posted an interesting comparison video, showing the subtle (and not-so-subtle) differences that occur when you play with an infected copy. When your game is infected, you'll have access to a new health system (regeneration), and gain access to areas that won't be available to regular players. Watch the video, after the cut.

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JoystiqResistance Retribution: to infect, or not to infect? originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This Friday Resistance 2 fans will have the opportunity to play the game against members of Insomniac. The event will take place between 7pm and 8pm GMT (that's 2pm and 3pm EST). Details on which room this will take place in will be revealed at 7pm GMT on Friday in the announcement thread on the European PS3 forums. So if you've always wanted to show the guys who made Resistance 2 just how much better than them you are at their game, this might be your chance.

[Thanks Poggins]

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Think you're a R2 hot shot? Well, now's the time to prove your worth. Major League gaming and PlayStation have teamed up to present a $50,000 R2 Ladder. Some of the best players from all over the country will face off online, and the top 64 teams (256 players total) will win cash and prizes. The first place team will win $9,000 -- not a bad chunk of change for playing a video game, right?

Registration opens next week, on December 22nd. The competition is only open to US residents 17 years of age or older. To find out more, visit GameBattles.

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It seems everyone's getting into the Christmas spirit today. First free Santa costumes and now we find out that Insomniac are releasing some Resistance related gifts onto the PSN Store during tomorrow's update. These gifts take the form of Resistance 2 XMB themes and a new trailer for the game. Not only that but the map packs for Resistance: Fall of Man will be made available to download for free, in case you're feeling retro this Christmas.

Bryan Intihar also states that more Resistance 2 patches are on the way and that "some really cool" new features are coming to MyResistance.net. The PlayStation Blog will have more news on both of these in the near future. In the meantime, be sure to grab all these free goodies when they arrive tomorrow and check out G4's X-Play this Friday at 8pm to see Ted Price talk about his favorite games.

JoystiqFree Resistance stuff on the PSN Store tomorrow originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: We've selected a winner! Congratulations to Liana Engie of Claremont, CA.

A few weeks back we attended Insomniac Games' Resistance 2 open house in Los Angeles, where the developer literally opened its doors and let fans stream in to find out how the game was created. Insomniac showed films, talked gun design, and even fed everyone massive stacks of pizza. Pretty darned costly impressive. Can you imagine opening your doors to hordes of unwashed gamers?

For Day 2 of the Joyswag Holidaze, we're giving away the Collector's Edition of Resistance 2, a Resistance 2 development team t-shirt (size large), and a Resistance 2 poster that's been signed by the entire development team.

To enter the giveaway:
  • Leave a comment telling us how you would resist an alien invasion
  • You must be 18 years or older and a resident of the US or Canada (excluding Quebec ... and Mars -- it's in Canada, right?)
  • Limit 1 entry per person per calendar day
  • This entry period ends at 12:00pm ET on Tuesday, December 16th. We'll randomly select 1 winner at that time to receive one copy of Resistance 2: Collector's Edition for PlayStation 3 (ARV: $79.99), one Resistance 2 development team t-shirt (ARV: $10.00), and one Resistance 2 Uncle Sam alien-themed signed poster (ARV: $10.00). Please check your e-mail!
  • For a list of complete rules, click here
Is the end of 2008 approaching already? In honor of another year of gaming gone by, Joystiq is hosting five straight days of Joyswag giveaways. Check back every day for new prizes, new chances to win, and the possibility of keeping more money in your own pocket.

Gallery: Insomniac Games / Resistance 2 Open House

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[Update: All gone already!]

Amazon is offering a free copy of The Dark Knight on Blu-ray and Resistance 2 Collector's Edition with the purchase of a PlayStation 3 80GB for $399.99 with free shipping. Just click here, add all three items to your cart, then enter the coupon code PSKNIGHT during checkout.

The weird thing is, some parts of the site are claiming the deal is valid for today (December 9th) only while the official rules are stating the offer is "valid 12 AM Pacific time, December 9, 2008, through 11:59 PM. Pacific time, December 10, 2008." Our suggestion? If you are interested, take advantage of this today and not wait until tomorrow to find out if the offer is still valid. The deal is right through here.

[Via Slickdeals]

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Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Sony and Future360 team up to create 50s style news bulletin to advertise Resistance 2. Featured ads running in local UK newspapers all this month and in nine Future Publishing mags including Official PlayStation Magazine, PlayStation Magazine 3 and T3. Read all about it!

"America Under Attack," headlines read! Eight detailed pages explain how the Chimera won San Francisco, Chicago. Extra! Read all about it! Only five cents, sir.

[via press release]

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JoystiqSony and Future create clever yet eerie Resistance 2 ads originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 03 Dec 2008 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Treyarch's Call of Duty: World at War has climbed to the top of the UK all-format game sales charts, blasting its way through countless soldiers, explosive set pieces and Need For Speed: Undercover, which was in second place for some reason. Resistance 2 grabbed the tenth spot in its debut, while Sonic Unleashed, as Eurogamer points out, only managed 23rd ... on the Xbox 360-specific chart.

Though FIFA 09's third all-format position makes complete sense and matches our envisioned UK stereotypes perfectly, it's somewhat harder to justify the #39 spot held by Mirror's Edge, not to mention Left 4 Dead's #34. Tomb Raider: Underworld, however, managed to go from a 9 to a 7 in a week. Not the first time that's happened.

JoystiqCall of Duty: World at War tops UK charts originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 02 Dec 2008 11:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Call-of-DutyCall-of-Duty-World-at-WarDSFifa-09Need-for-Speed-UndercoverPCPS2PS3Resistance-2Sonic-UnleashedTomb-Raider-UnderworldTreyarchUKWiiXbox-360Tue, 02 Dec 2008 11:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Software sales data: UK gamers resist Resistance 2]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/02/software-sales-data-uk-gamers-resist-resistance-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/02/software-sales-data-uk-gamers-resist-resistance-2/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/12/02/software-sales-data-uk-gamers-resist-resistance-2/#commentsFiled under:

According to Gamesindustry.biz, gamers in the UK are not buying into the whole Resistance 2 thing. It debuted on the British top ten charts in last place. The only other shooter on the charts, Call of Duty: World at War, reigns atop at number one.

Gamesindustry.biz notes that R2's debut sales only accounts for two-thirds that of the original Resistance: Fall of Man's debut numbers. While the site doesn't give out specific figures, sales for R2 probably don't sound as bad as it's made out to be. The first Resistance was a launch title and was the first PS3 title to sell over a million copies. When you think of it that way, the original has some advantages towards sales and some tough shoes to fill.

Whatever is keeping the Brits at bay, we just hope it's not because the game is now set in cowboyland instead of her majesty's empire. Seriously though, R2 is a vastly improved title over the first, so don't miss out on it.

JoystiqSoftware sales data: UK gamers resist Resistance 2 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Did you know that Resistance 2 still isn't out in Europe? It's finally out in a week, but you can try your hand at 8-player co-op a whole day early if you can make it to London. SCEE has announced that a free-to-attend event will be hosted at Rendezvous, a cake and ice-cream parlour in Leicester Square. There will be free food and 8-player co-op games will be taking place from midday to 11pm on November 27th. The event is restricted to those who are 18+ only.

Let us know if you'll be attending. If you're in the area, you'd be silly to say no to free food and games, right? Plus, it just so happens that a certain London-based PS3 Fanboy blogger will be in town that day anyhow, so it'll be nice to know how many readers will be in attendance.

JoystiqChimera invade Leicester Square on November 27th originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This week on the Japanese weekly sales charts, two PS3 games make a commendable debut. Yakuza 3 Way of the Samurai 3 (thanks, Fiddlesworth!) was sucked in and spat out by the top dog Kirby Super Star Ultra, but it still managed to land in second place, selling 81,047 copies. And who said Japanese gamers don't enjoy first-person shooters? Resistance 2 makes it into the top 5 by the skin of its teeth, selling 33,584 copies. While Grand Theft Auto IV for the PS3 is still selling relatively strong, taking eleventh place, LittleBigPlanet isn't doing quite as well -- Media Molecule's title in currently in twenty second place.

Check out the full chart, after the jump.

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While the newly expanded descriptions of recent titles on the Entertainment Software Ratings Board site often serve as a pure source of unintended hilarity (See: Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe's "exaggerated breast proportions and movement"), a recent news post on Gamespot points out another side-effect of the ESRB's newly developed long-windedness -- certain descriptions for titles, such as Fallout 3 and Resistance 2, contain a few minor plot spoilers.

There's no revelations of Keyser Soze-esque proportions in the descriptions for the titles listed above -- though they do reference specific moments in the game that prospective players may want to remain in the dark about. Consider yourself warned.

JoystiqESRB game descriptions contain minor spoilers originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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People who are currently playing Resistance 2 may have noticed some odd ends with the game here and there. There are some issues with online stats, with the split-screen's 4:3 ratio, and there are even some people complaining about player 2's stats in split-screen not saving. Insomniac knows of these concerns and has addressed these problems and more via the official MyResistance forums.

They've compiled a list of known issues and misconceptions pertaining to R2 to clarify on what's being fixed and what's intentionally in there. We've posted the list after the break for your convenience, and even re-organized the list for clearer understanding.

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Spike TV's 2008 Video Game Awards will be kicking off next month and the nominees and categories have all been set in place. Among the PlayStation-centric titles, Metal Gear Solid 4 and LittleBigPlanet lead the pack and have earned five nominations each. Both titles are going head-to-head in such categories as: Game of the Year, Best Original Score and Best Graphics. LBP is also vying for Best Soundtrack, while MGS4 is looking to score Best Action-Adventure Game. Both titles, along with Grand Theft Auto IV and Resistance 2 will be fighting it out for Best PlayStation 3 title.

Resistance 2 comes in third with three nominations for Best Multiplayer, Best Shooter and the aforementioned category. Other nominees include: SingStar - Best Music Game; Media Molecule - Studio of the Year; and PixelJunk Eden - Best Independent Game. God of War: Chains of Olympus and Patapon have been nominated for Best Handheld Game.

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Uh ... maybe this is why Japanese people don't like playing FPS games.

JoystiqJapanese R2 promo, 'The Grim Show,' is unsafe for eyes and ears originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>resistanceresistance-2Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Video: Insomniac's Community Day]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/11/video-insomniacs-community-day/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/11/video-insomniacs-community-day/http://www.joystiq.com/2008/11/11/video-insomniacs-community-day/#commentsFiled under:

Were you able to go to Insomniac's Community Day? Don't worry -- neither were we (California's far away!). For those that weren't able to make it, the PlayStation.blog has a new video highlighting events from the day's activities. Obviously, a lot of Resistance-themed talks were at hand, as various members of the Insomniac Games team shared their studio to their loyal fans. This outreach shows why Insomniac Games is such an incredible studio.

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Want to know a little more about what it was like to be an artist behind the scenes on Resistance 2? A few choice Insomniacs have contributed to an article over at CGSociety.org where they talk about how many of the game's art assets were put together. The article also contains a load of screenshots from the game, such as the one above which shows an untextured Leviathan in the modelling package Z-Brush. A great read for any enthuast game artists.

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You know, Easter Eggs are always fun little secrets to seek out -- such as this one from Resistance 2, which candidly gives a shout out to Konami's Metal Gear Solid 4. Reader Jay stumbled upon this "MGS4PWNS" sign in co-op mode. It looks like the ladies and gents at Insomniac have enjoyed MGS4 quite a bit. And why not? It's great.

To see the EE for yourself, just check out the Spec Op's ammo crate after "prototype ammo berserk" has been activated. We haven't tried this ourselves yet this weekend, but we're sure we'll run into it sometime. So how about you? Have you found anything interesting in your gaming sessions this weekend?

[Thanks Jay!]

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So, here we are again for the second day of our Real Time Review of Resistance 2. I hope you all got plenty of sleep and are jonesing for more off-the-cuff observations on the PS3 shooter. Again, if you have any questions or anything you'd like to see addressed, please don't hesitate to ask in the comments.

Read up if you missed yesterday's action and I'll start updating at the end of the post in a few.

[Update: Ask and you shall receive Chase: Watch me play Resistance 2 LIVE, if, for some reason, you want to.]

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JoystiqJoystiq's Real Time Review: Resistance 2 [Day Two] originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 04 Nov 2008 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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