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 2013 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[Uncharted 3 animal DLC takes a bow this month]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/04/uncharted-3-animal-dlc-takes-a-bow-this-month/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/04/uncharted-3-animal-dlc-takes-a-bow-this-month/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/04/04/uncharted-3-animal-dlc-takes-a-bow-this-month/#comments Uncharted 3 multiplayer animal DLC parts meowve in this monthApril is dedicated to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and Naughty Dog is participating with some animal-themed items for the free-to-play multiplayer component of Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception.

The proceeds from a pair of t-shirts, depicting Naughty Dog spokescanines Pogo and Trumpet, will go to relevant charities. Other items include various head masks in the shape of sharks, eagles, horses and more. This month's tournament rewards are also animal-themed, including a croc-skinned gun and matching t-shirt.

JoystiqUncharted 3 animal DLC takes a bow this month originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 04 Apr 2013 06:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>naughty-dogplaystationprevention-of-cruelty-to-animalsps3uncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionThu, 04 Apr 2013 06:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Uncharted 3 free multiplayer downloaded over 350,000 times]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/19/uncharted-3-free-multiplayer-downloaded-over-350-000-times/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/19/uncharted-3-free-multiplayer-downloaded-over-350-000-times/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/03/19/uncharted-3-free-multiplayer-downloaded-over-350-000-times/#comments At the end of February, Sony and Naughty Dog flipped the freebie switch on Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception multiplayer. Since then, over 350,000 individuals worldwide have downloaded the free client.

The news comes as part of a DLC announcement over on the PlayStation Blog, where Naughty Dog reveals it will offer new DLC every month until June, starting first with "Oddball" avatar accoutrements celebrating Extraterrestrial Abductions Day. Some "Oddball" items include a duct tape mask, a bag for your avatar's head and a burlap sack, also for your head - because nothing celebrates alien abductions quite like a sombrero.

JoystiqUncharted 3 free multiplayer downloaded over 350,000 times originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 19 Mar 2013 18:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>free-to-playnaughty-dogplaystationps3sceasonyuncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionTue, 19 Mar 2013 18:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Uncharted 3 multiplayer goes free-to-play, available today on the PSN]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/26/uncharted-3-multiplayer-goes-free-to-play-available-today-on-th/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/26/uncharted-3-multiplayer-goes-free-to-play-available-today-on-th/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/26/uncharted-3-multiplayer-goes-free-to-play-available-today-on-th/#comments
This week, Naughty Dog will try its hand at the free-to-play market by making the multiplayer component of Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception available for all to download.

As a standalone PSN download, the free-to-play version of Uncharted 3's multiplayer introduces a host of microtransactions for players to compile the online version of Uncharted 3 they want to play, with the first 15 levels of competitive multiplayer available for free.

Naughty Dog lead game designer Robert Cogburn told Joystiq that the studio's plan to go free-to-play is an attempt to accomplish two goals: reinvigorate the pool of Uncharted 3 players and test the freemium waters.

Some of the transactions available, according to Cogburn, include raising the level cap to 25 or removing it completely. Cooperative content won't be included in the free-to-play version of Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception, rather the 'Co-op Arena' and 'Adventure' modes have been split into their own separate pieces of premium downloadable content in the new free version.

For game owner completionists, the 'Game of the Year' edition of Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception will be available to purchase digitally, eschewing the franchise's adventure into the world of microtransactions all together.

Gallery: Uncharted 3 (multiplayer)

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JoystiqUncharted 3 multiplayer goes free-to-play, available today on the PSN originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 26 Feb 2013 11:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>free-to-playplaystationps3uncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionTue, 26 Feb 2013 11:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: Uncharted 3 multiplayer going free-to-play]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/25/rumor-uncharted-3-multiplayer-going-free-to-play/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/25/rumor-uncharted-3-multiplayer-going-free-to-play/http://www.joystiq.com/2013/02/25/rumor-uncharted-3-multiplayer-going-free-to-play/#comments It seems the competitive world of Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception is expanding to the realm of free-to-play.

According to a post on the official PlayStation Blog detailing upcoming PSN releases, a heading revealed the multiplayer component of the latest Uncharted title would be free-to-play; information found under the apt heading "Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception Multiplayer (Free to Play)."

No further details were revealed and the section has since been removed from the official PlayStation blog's post. In a year-end post on Naughty Dog's official blog, the company promised "very exciting information about multiplayer" was coming in 2013.

Joystiq has contacted Sony for comment and will update this story as more information becomes available.

JoystiqRumor: Uncharted 3 multiplayer going free-to-play originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 25 Feb 2013 02:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>F2PFree-to-PlayNaughty-Dogplaystationps3SCEASonyuncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionMon, 25 Feb 2013 02:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Uncharted 3 multiplayer celebrates the holidays with free items and map]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/19/uncharted-3-multiplayer-celebrates-the-holidays-with-free-items/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/19/uncharted-3-multiplayer-celebrates-the-holidays-with-free-items/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/12/19/uncharted-3-multiplayer-celebrates-the-holidays-with-free-items/#comments Uncharted 3 multiplayer celebrates the holidaysNaughty Dog is getting a little nuts with the holiday goodies this year. They're giving away a free new map and some free custom avatar items for Uncharted 3 multiplayer, and the look of these freebies makes us wonder if there's been a little too much egg nog drinking around the offices over there in Santa Monica. The goofy "present head" hat above is only the beginning - there's also a t-shirt with Naughty Dog Co-President Christophe Balestra as an elf that everyone gets for free.

And the wildest thing is a "Block Mesh Lab map," made completely of polygons by former Naughty Dog Richard Lemarchand (who's now teaching interactive media at USC). It's quite funky, especially when you imagine the relatively realistic forms of Nathan Drake and friends wandering around it with guns. All of these items are free for all players in the game right now until January 8, after which they'll only be available in the weekly tournaments, so pick them up now. Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good Nate!

Gallery: Uncharted 3 (Holiday Items and Block Mesh Lab Map)

JoystiqUncharted 3 multiplayer celebrates the holidays with free items and map originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>block-mesh-labdlcitemsnathan-drakenaughty-dogplaystationpresent-headps3sonyuncharteduncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionWed, 19 Dec 2012 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Uncharted 3 GOTY Edition swings into Europe Sept. 19]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/21/uncharted-3-goty-edition-release-date/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/21/uncharted-3-goty-edition-release-date/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/21/uncharted-3-goty-edition-release-date/#comments The Game of the Year Edition of Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception (not to be confused with the "Gotye" version, Uncharted 3: Some Treasure That I Used to Know) will whip-swing its way onto European PlayStation 3s next month, on Wednesday, September 19.

No word yet on an official US release date, but we do know that the European GOTY box will feature a smörgåsbord of DLC, including four class skin packs, two different co-op multiplayer modes and six different multiplayer maps. It also comes bundled with an artistic music video and additional vocals by New Zealand singer/songwriter Kimbra. Wait, we might be confused again.

JoystiqUncharted 3 GOTY Edition swings into Europe Sept. 19 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 21 Aug 2012 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>game-of-the-year-editionGOTYENaughty-Dogplaystationps3release-dateSony-Computeruncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionTue, 21 Aug 2012 11:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Uncharted 3's v1.13 update adds tournaments, micro-transactions, more Drake dress-up]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/07/uncharted-3s-v1-13-update-adds-tournaments-micro-transactions/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/07/uncharted-3s-v1-13-update-adds-tournaments-micro-transactions/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/07/uncharted-3s-v1-13-update-adds-tournaments-micro-transactions/#comments Uncharted 3 patched
You know that new content Naughty Dog teased? Well, aside from the usual balance fixes that come with a game patch, the 1.13 update for Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception installs a pipeline for weekly DLC updates to the multiplayer side. Each week will bring a new flood of items and other goodies, either unlockable in-game by leveling up and completing certain actions, or purchased directly through the game with micro-transactions.

There's also a new Sniper/Pistole game type for online matches, and a Tournament feature where players will be gifted 10 tickets each week that can be used to participate in special tournaments - don't worry, if you run out of tickets, you can always purchase more with real-life cash.

Naughty Dog released a pair of video overviews showcasing this new content - one above the text here, the other just past the break.

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JoystiqUncharted 3's v1.13 update adds tournaments, micro-transactions, more Drake dress-up originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 07 Aug 2012 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.13-updatemicro-transactionsnaughty-dogpatchplaystationps3psntournamenttournamentsuncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionupdateTue, 07 Aug 2012 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Uncharted 3's latest lab is 5-on-5 SMGs, riot shields, and grenades]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/25/uncharted-3s-latest-lab-is-5-on-5-smgs-riot-shields-and-grena/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/25/uncharted-3s-latest-lab-is-5-on-5-smgs-riot-shields-and-grena/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/25/uncharted-3s-latest-lab-is-5-on-5-smgs-riot-shields-and-grena/#comments Uncharted 3's latest lab pits 5on5 with SMGS, grenades and riot shieldsNaughty Dog has issued an update to Uncharted 3 with a brand new experimental Lab playlist to play around in. The playlist is going back to a 5v5 format, this time giving players a combination of riot shields, uzis, and grenades to carry out to the battlefield. Kickback and boosters are disabled, too, so it sounds like your best strategy is to be vicious: Shoot everything until you get close enough to stab them in the back.

With this update, Naughty Dog also fixed an issue with DLC maps not showing up properly in the rotation, and there's a full rundown of what you'll see when on the company blog. The developer also promises a full schedule for upcoming labs and events soon, as well as more news about a new character coming to the game (from a Sony contest) and other updates in the next patch, 1.13.

JoystiqUncharted 3's latest lab is 5-on-5 SMGs, riot shields, and grenades originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>deathmatchexperimentalgameplaylablabsnaughty-dogpatch-1.13playlistplaystationps3the-labuncharteduncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionWed, 25 Jul 2012 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Uncharted 3 patch 1.13 tweaks gameplay, adds mysterious new content]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/18/uncharted-3-patch-1-13-tweaks-gameplay-adds-mysterious-new-cont/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/18/uncharted-3-patch-1-13-tweaks-gameplay-adds-mysterious-new-cont/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/07/18/uncharted-3-patch-1-13-tweaks-gameplay-adds-mysterious-new-cont/#comments Uncharted 3 patch tweaks gameplay, adds mysterious new contentA new Uncharted 3 patch due "around this August 14th" brings a raft of balance tweaks and alterations - like switching Deathmatch from round 3 to round 5 of Team Objective games, and increasing the vertical distance required for the "Death from Above" medal.

In addition to more unannounced gameplay fixes (see the full list so far after the break), Naughty Dog is teasing even more content - including an "exciting new system" and more DLC - to come alongside the update.

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JoystiqUncharted 3 patch 1.13 tweaks gameplay, adds mysterious new content originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 18 Jul 2012 10:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>naughty-dogpatchplaystationps3uncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionupdateWed, 18 Jul 2012 10:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Uncharted 3 Patch 1.11 brings back Elimination Mode, 'The Lab']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/12/uncharted-3-patch-1-11-brings-back-elimination-mode-the-lab/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/12/uncharted-3-patch-1-11-brings-back-elimination-mode-the-lab/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/12/uncharted-3-patch-1-11-brings-back-elimination-mode-the-lab/#comments
A free content update/patch is headed to Uncharted 3 sometime before the end of this month, bringing with it new multiplayer modes and the promise of a better tomorrow. Well, the promise of more updates in the future, at any rate.

In addition to an Advanced Settings menu and various other gameplay tweaks, Patch 1.11 reintroduces two features from Uncharted 2's multiplayer functionality: The Lab and Elimination Mode. The Lab, which is more of a playlist than a gameplay mode itself, contains unique variants of other multiplayer modes. It's set to launch with a T-bolt/Pistole-only version of Team Deathmatch, with "other game types" to be added "as the year progresses," according to Naughty Dog's patch notes.

Elimination Mode splits players into two teams of five, with the obvious goal being to eliminate the opposing team. Unlike Team Deathmatch, however, players do not respawn during Elimination Mode matches - victory is claimed once one team has been fulled killed three out of five times.

JoystiqUncharted 3 Patch 1.11 brings back Elimination Mode, 'The Lab' originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 12 May 2012 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>DLCelimination-modemultiplayerNaughty-Dogpatchpatch-1.11playstationps3the-labuncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionSat, 12 May 2012 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Uncharted 3's discarded level ideas]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/11/uncharted-3s-discarded-level-ideas/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/11/uncharted-3s-discarded-level-ideas/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/11/uncharted-3s-discarded-level-ideas/#comments ImageUncharted 3 didn't just pop out of Naughty Dog's studio, polished and fully formed, without any work from the developers themselves. Part of that "work" process involves pitching and sometimes discarding a level idea or two -- or 12. Naughty Dog has released a dozen images of the Uncharted 3 that could have been, along with a brief description of each, to IGN.

One canceled level is the "Foggy Forest," pictured above, which transformed into the French Chateau setting in the final game, with less mist and early-morning light. "The Sand Pit" had Sandlantis hidden in a desert sinkhole and the "Floating Reservoir" would have seen Drake fight his way up the inside of an oil reservoir in the shipyard.

Check out all of the would-have-been, could-have-been ideas here.

JoystiqUncharted 3's discarded level ideas originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Naughty Dog has announced four new stomping-and-shooting grounds for the multiplayer side of Uncharted 3, all of which will be available for download on April 10 -- either as a separate download of $9.99 or as a complimentary download to all Fortune Hunters' Club members.

The Drake's Deception Map Pack is comprised of multiplayer maps Graveyard, Old Quarter, London Streets and Oasis. This will be the last offering in the Fortune Hunters' Club DLC program, which grants players a discount after they drop $24.99 for a collection of multiplayer maps and skins. On April 17, when the PSN Store updates, the Fortune Hunters' Club will no longer be accepting applications, at which point all DLC will only be available a la carte.

JoystiqUncharted 3 DLC dishes out 'Drake's Deception Map Pack' originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 06 Apr 2012 15:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>drakes-deception-map-packfortune-hunters-clubplaystationps3uncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionFri, 06 Apr 2012 15:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Uncharted 3's Shade Survival DLC on March 13, final Fortune Hunters' Club DLC next month]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/08/uncharted-3s-shade-survival-dlc-on-march-13-final-fortune-hunt/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/08/uncharted-3s-shade-survival-dlc-on-march-13-final-fortune-hunt/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/03/08/uncharted-3s-shade-survival-dlc-on-march-13-final-fortune-hunt/#comments Naughty Dog has revealed that the Uncharted 3 "Shade Survival" DLC will be released this coming Tuesday, March 13. The DLC sees players facing off against multiple waves of Djinn, which are capable of hurling fire and teleporting at will. Members with a Fortune Hunters' Club pass can pick up the mode for free. For everyone else it's $6. A trailer for the new mode is embedded above.

Speaking of the Fortune Hunters' Club, Naught Dog noted that next month will see the release of the fourteenth piece of Uncharted 3 DLC, and thus marks the end of the promotion. Details on just what the final DLC is should be revealed soon.

JoystiqUncharted 3's Shade Survival DLC on March 13, final Fortune Hunters' Club DLC next month originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dlcfortune-hunters-clubplaystationps3psnuncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionThu, 08 Mar 2012 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Co-Op Shade Survival mode coming to Uncharted 3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/20/co-op-shade-survival-mode-coming-to-uncharted-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/20/co-op-shade-survival-mode-coming-to-uncharted-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/20/co-op-shade-survival-mode-coming-to-uncharted-3/#comments Uncharted 3 is getting a new "Co-Op Shade Survival" mode in March. Naughty Dog shared almost no information beyond the name, and expects us to extrapolate more from the screenshot above. If we had to guess, given the name, it's about making sure Drake and Elena stay out of the sun and wear proper sunblock while they're on holiday.

The tease for the new mode comes as the company preps the $10 "Multiplayer Flashback Map Pack #2" for tomorrow, February 21. Remember, you can get all the Uncharted DLC at a deep discount as part of the Fortune Hunters' Club -- it's like AAA membership for couch adventurers.

JoystiqCo-Op Shade Survival mode coming to Uncharted 3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>co-op-shade-survivalnaughty-dogplaystationps3psnuncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionMon, 20 Feb 2012 20:30:00 EST<![CDATA[GANG announces nominations for 10th annual awards in game audio]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/09/gang-announces-nominations-for-10th-annual-awards-in-game-audio/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/09/gang-announces-nominations-for-10th-annual-awards-in-game-audio/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/02/09/gang-announces-nominations-for-10th-annual-awards-in-game-audio/#comments The Game Audio Network Guild (which translates to the convenient acronym of GANG) has announced its nominees for the 10th annual GANG Awards to be held at GDC, honoring the best music and audio in interactive entertainment over the last year. You can see all of the nominees in the press release after the break. As you might imagine, Battlefield 3, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and Portal 2 are all nominated, all of which boasted very excellent and memorable aural experiences.

Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception, however, leads the pack in nominations, with nine total, including Audio, Music, and Sound Design of the Year. Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary also got a nod for Best Soundtrack Album, despite the fact that most of the music is as old as the awards ceremony itself. And while most of the choices are obviously worthy, there's one more worth mentioning: Bastion was only nominated for one category, for Best Audio in a Casual/Indie/Social Game. Shame that it's relegated to just that category -- <a aiotitle="Build that Wall" "="" data-cke-saved-href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8cELTdtw6U" href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8cELTdtw6U">"Build that Wall"</a> is one of the best listens our ears have had all year, video game-related or otherwise.

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JoystiqGANG announces nominations for 10th annual awards in game audio originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Put on your fedora and break out the good whip, folks: Uncharted 3's 'Fort Co-op' DLC is available for download today. It focuses on evil doers Zoran Lazarević, Eddy Raja, and Harry Flynn, expanding on the events of the Janus head statue in the on-disc co-op adventure.

The DLC is included in the price of admission for Fortune Hunters -- downloading Fort Co-op separately will set you back $5.99. Joining the co-op DLC today are several skins packs for multiplayer, detailed over on the PlayStation blog. Uncharted 3's next major update, Flashback Map Pack 2 for $9.99, arrives on February 21.

JoystiqUncharted 3 Fort Co-Op Adventure DLC out today originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dlcfortfort-co-opfortune-hunters-clubnaughty-dogplaystationps3uncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionTue, 07 Feb 2012 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[PSN Tuesday: Ico, Shadow of the Colossus, Uncharted 3 DLC]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/17/psn-tuesday-ico-shadow-of-the-colossus-uncharted-3-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/17/psn-tuesday-ico-shadow-of-the-colossus-uncharted-3-dlc/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/17/psn-tuesday-ico-shadow-of-the-colossus-uncharted-3-dlc/#comments OK, let's see if we can encapsulate all the stuff on PSN today. Retail games Ico, Shadow of the Colossus, Crysis 2, Rainbow Six: Vegas, and Splinter Cell: Double Agent are now downloadable. Amy and PSN-exclusive Zack Zero launched. Uncharted 3 DLC brings four additional multiplayer maps.

Discounts on existing PSN content include the 12 for 12 sale and half off all of the "Neo Geo Station" content -- including the bundle pack containing all of it.

In the world of free content, a timely demo for Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning joins an oddly timed demo for Castlevania: Harmony of Despair. You can check the PlayStation Blog for the expansive list of PSN content this week.

JoystiqPSN Tuesday: Ico, Shadow of the Colossus, Uncharted 3 DLC originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>12-for-12icoplaystationps3psnpsn-tuesdaypspshadow-of-the-colossussonyuncharted-3Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Uncharted 3 DLC map pack available to Fortune Hunters today, more teased]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/17/uncharted-3-dlc-map-pack-available-to-fortune-hunters-today-mor/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/17/uncharted-3-dlc-map-pack-available-to-fortune-hunters-today-mor/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/17/uncharted-3-dlc-map-pack-available-to-fortune-hunters-today-mor/#comments A new DLC pack for Uncharted 3 is available today for members of the "Fortune Hunters' Club," the season pass solution for Nathan Drake's latest adventure. Today's pack includes the Cave, Fort, Lost City, and Sanctuary maps, all reworked from past versions with new lighting, textures, and terrain and weather effects. If you haven't yet bought in to the FHC, the pass is available on PSN now for $24.99.

And if that's not enough, Sony is looking to sweeten the pot a bit further. Originally, the pass was going to allow access to seven different packs (four map releases and three new packs of character skins), but now that number has doubled to 14 packs of content over the next year, all included in that same $24.99 price. All we've got about the new DLC so far is that teaser image above, which shows series baddie Lazarević, along with Flynn and Eddy. Fans are guessing it's villians-based co-op content.

Next up for DLC is three character skin packs, with two focusing on Uncharted's rogues gallery, and one featuring alternate skins for the heroes. A release date for those, as well as more DLC info, will be available from Sony soon.

JoystiqUncharted 3 DLC map pack available to Fortune Hunters today, more teased originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>co-opdlcdlc-packfortune-hunters-clubplaystationps3sonyuncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionvilliansTue, 17 Jan 2012 19:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Starhawk beta goes public starting with PSN Plus subscribers next week]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/13/starhawk-beta-goes-public-starting-with-psn-plus-subscribers-nex/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/13/starhawk-beta-goes-public-starting-with-psn-plus-subscribers-nex/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/13/starhawk-beta-goes-public-starting-with-psn-plus-subscribers-nex/#comments
For the last few month, LightBox has been running a Starhawk private beta, which just concluded on January 3. Like a big bouncer guarding the door of your city's hot new club, the developer barred entry to all Joe and Jane Schmoes looking to get their taste of what's to come. Boys and girls, soon you'll have your chance: the beta's going public.

PlayStation Plus subscribers get first crack at the public demo starting next week on January 17 for the US and January 18 for Europe, PlayStation Blog reports. If you picked up Uncharted 3, you'll get a crack at the public beta two weeks later: January 31 in the US and February 1 in Europe. Finally, if you've got a regular ol' free PSN account, you can jump in on February 21, when the beta is open to all US users; European users get in on the following day.

If you were one of the lucky few to get into the private beta, you'll have access to the public beta starting next week, granted you didn't erase your original beta files.

JoystiqStarhawk beta goes public starting with PSN Plus subscribers next week originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>betalightboxplaystationplaystation-plusps3psnpublic-betasceascea-santa-monicastarhawkuncharted-3Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Uncharted 3 leads AIAS 2011 award nominations]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/12/uncharted-3-leads-aias-2011-award-nominations/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/12/uncharted-3-leads-aias-2011-award-nominations/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/01/12/uncharted-3-leads-aias-2011-award-nominations/#comments We've already told you what our favorite games of 2011 are, but the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences apparently needed a bit more time to ruminate on the matter. The final awards will be given at the annual DICE summit in Las Vegas on February 9, giving us all tons of time to pressure the AIAS into giving Rayman Origins the awards for Outstanding Animation and Outstanding Art Direction.

Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception is the belle of the ball this year, with a total of 12 nominations across several categories. Other notable titles include Portal 2 (10 nominations) L.A. Noire (9 nominations), Bastion (3 nominations), and Battlefield 3 (6 nominations). 2010's top game from the AIAS was Mass Effect 2, which walked away with awards in the RPG and storytelling categories.

Jay Mohr will be hosting again -- here's his monologue from last year -- and the entire show will be streamed online through GameSpot, starting at 7:30pm PT/10:30pm ET. Or you could buy a plane ticket and fly to Vegas, hoping to somehow sneak in. We wouldn't suggest that, though, as your time and money can be better spent petitioning for Rayman Origins.

Hit the jump for the full list of this year's nominees.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dsacademy-of-interactive-arts-and-sciencesaiasandroiddsiosipadiphonekinectmacmicrosoftmobilemovenintendopcplaystationps3pspsonyuncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionwiixboxThu, 12 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Gaming in 2011: a two-minute video roundup]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/29/gaming-in-2011-a-two-minute-video-roundup/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/29/gaming-in-2011-a-two-minute-video-roundup/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/29/gaming-in-2011-a-two-minute-video-roundup/#comments
Who has time for words anymore? You're too busy for those, so why not relive 2011's biggest games in the time it takes you to drink a cup of coffee?

JoystiqGaming in 2011: a two-minute video roundup originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 29 Dec 2011 07:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>20113dsdsgoty-2011microsoftnintendopcplaystationps3pspsonyuncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionwiixboxThu, 29 Dec 2011 07:15:00 EST<![CDATA[12 Days of Joyswag: PlayStation 3D Display, 3D PlayStation 3 games, Air Flow controller]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/26/12-days-of-joyswag-playstation-3d-display-3d-playstation-3-gam/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/26/12-days-of-joyswag-playstation-3d-display-3d-playstation-3-gam/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/26/12-days-of-joyswag-playstation-3d-display-3d-playstation-3-gam/#comments Another year, another 12 days of holiday giveaways! Between now and Christmas Day (give or take a day), we're doing the one thing that makes us feel truly alive: giving. Specifically, we're giving you fine folks some of the swag we've managed to collect in our cluttered home offices. And the good will and merriment doesn't stop here! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Facebook for even more chances to win!

This is it: Our final holiday giveaway. Christmas is over, and our mountain of home office swag has become a mound ... but there is one box left over that's taking up an impressive amount of real estate. It's Sony's PlayStation 3D Display, a 24" LCD whose ability to simultaneously display gameplay for two separate players sporting 3D glasses is kind of awesome. Just so you get the full 3D experience, we'll be bundling some first-party Sony titles like Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception and Resistance 3, along with the madcap insanity of Saint's Row: The Third.

And lest you think we're only concerned with your eyeballs, we want to tell you about the Astro A40 Wireless headphones we're including. But these aren't any Astro headphones, oh no! These headphones include custom Joystiq inserts, as pictured after the break. And to satisfy one more sense, we're throwing in Power A's PS3 Air Flow controller, which will bathe your sweaty mitts in a cool breeze. We're missing taste and smell, we know, but we trust your diet of pizza-blasted Doritos will take care of both of those.

Gallery: PlayStation 3D Display

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Joystiq12 Days of Joyswag: PlayStation 3D Display, 3D PlayStation 3 games, Air Flow controller originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 26 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>12-days-of-joyswag-2011astro-a40playstationplaystation-3d-displayps3resistance-3saints-row-the-thirduncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionMon, 26 Dec 2011 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Uncharted series has shipped 13 million worldwide]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/07/uncharted-series-has-shipped-13-million-worldwide/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/07/uncharted-series-has-shipped-13-million-worldwide/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/12/07/uncharted-series-has-shipped-13-million-worldwide/#comments Sounds like the $5 footlongs should be Nathan Drake's treat the next time we pull into our participating Subway restaurant. Sony's Asad Quizilbash tells Industry Gamers that over 13 million Uncharted games have been shipped to stores worldwide. What's more, the series is on a big upward trajectory, with week-one sales for Uncharted 3 doubling those of Uncharted 2.

Just think: For all the time Drake has spent shooting dudes and climbing around in pursuit of riches, the answer was there all along: Make a video game about yourself.

Of course, then he would just be making a game about a guy making a video game about a guy making a video game about a guy making a video game ... and so on into infinity. The snake would eat itself and the universe would collapse from the weight the endless feedback loop of cause and effect.

So ... maybe he should just stick to the shooting dudes and climbing. Yeah. That's best.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>naughty-dogplaystationps3sonyuncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionWed, 07 Dec 2011 11:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Uncharted 3 patch adds alternate aiming, brings back cutscene viewer]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/28/uncharted-3-patch-adds-alternate-aiming-brings-back-cutscene-vi/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/28/uncharted-3-patch-adds-alternate-aiming-brings-back-cutscene-vi/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/28/uncharted-3-patch-adds-alternate-aiming-brings-back-cutscene-vi/#comments If you think Drake's marksmanship went awry between Uncharted 2 and Uncharted 3, you'll be pleased to hear Patch 1.02 is now available, bringing alternate aiming options to the single-player game. Naughty Dog concocted these changes with the aid of its community, which has been vocal about several reticule-ous issues since Uncharted 3 launched.

Patch 1.02 also makes several granular changes to the multiplayer gameplay and interface, and implements the cutscene viewer -- a perfect companion if the story was all a blur to you. Of course, if you prefer things all a-blur, you'll welcome the return of the game's previously "missing" motion blur effects.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Naughty-Dogpatchplaystationps3psnsceauncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionMon, 28 Nov 2011 17:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Uncharted 3 aiming tweaked in upcoming patch, in part due to dedicated fans]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/22/uncharted-3-aiming-tweaked-in-upcoming-patch-in-part-due-to-ded/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/22/uncharted-3-aiming-tweaked-in-upcoming-patch-in-part-due-to-ded/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/22/uncharted-3-aiming-tweaked-in-upcoming-patch-in-part-due-to-ded/#comments An upcoming patch for Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception will help assuage concerns with the game's aiming. Fans have complained that shooting in Uncharted 3 feels "off" compared to the previous game, and dev studio Naughty Dog isn't shrugging off criticisms.

"I posted on the Neogaf forum where people were going through it [shooting criticisms] in a very eloquent fashion, really explaining their gripes very clearly, and I said 'Well, is anyone local that can come in and explain it to us?'" community manager Arne Meyer told Giant Bomb. Apparently two fans took up the challenge (as well as two of their friends), and assisted both game director Justin Richmond and multiplayer programmer Travis McIntosh in tweaking the game's shooting "feel" via on-the-fly playtesting at Naughty Dog's Santa Monica-based HQ.

The result is an optional tweak for the shooting that will arrive, alongside other fixes, in a game update at an undetermined point in the future. Thanks, articulate fans!

JoystiqUncharted 3 aiming tweaked in upcoming patch, in part due to dedicated fans originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arne-meyernaughty-dogneogafpatchplaystationps3sceasony-computer-entertainment-americauncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionupdateTue, 22 Nov 2011 12:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Uncharted 3 'Helghast' skin DLC arrives today, Fortune Hunters get for free]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/15/uncharted-3-helghast-skin-dlc-arrives-today-fortune-hunters-g/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/15/uncharted-3-helghast-skin-dlc-arrives-today-fortune-hunters-g/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/15/uncharted-3-helghast-skin-dlc-arrives-today-fortune-hunters-g/#comments If you went in on the $24.99 "Fortune Hunters" club membership for the multiplayer component of Uncharted 3, then your list of (already beefed up) character skins will be increased with today's PSN update. That's when the Helghast DLC arrives on the PlayStation Store, adding the Capture Trooper skin, ISA helmet and iconic Helghast helmet to your collection for free. If you're super into PS3 franchise mash-ups but didn't join the Fortune Hunters, you can pick up the pack for $1.49.

This information comes to us from PlayStation Blog, which also has a few teaser images of the maps which will be added to the game in the coming months. That's one of them, posted right above. Doesn't that look serene? Doesn't it look idyllic? Don't you just want to grab a dude and throw him off that waterfall?

JoystiqUncharted 3 'Helghast' skin DLC arrives today, Fortune Hunters get for free originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dlcfortune-huntersnaughty-dogplaystationps3sonyuncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionTue, 15 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Amazon: Buy One, Get One 50% Off on MW3, Skyrim, Arkham City, Uncharted 3, and more]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/15/amazon-buy-one-get-one-50-off-on-mw3-skyrim-arkham-city-un/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/15/amazon-buy-one-get-one-50-off-on-mw3-skyrim-arkham-city-un/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/15/amazon-buy-one-get-one-50-off-on-mw3-skyrim-arkham-city-un/#comments Amazon calls this deal "Buy One, Get One 50% Off" but we prefer to think of it as "Get Two $60 Games for Just $45 Each." Normally, these kinds of deals have perhaps one marquee title playing the role of siren, calling your wallet-shaped ship to its rocky, mediocre-game covered shores; however, this deal is different.

Blockbuster titles like Modern Warfare 3, Skyrim, Batman: Arkham City, Uncharted 3, Rage, and more are available choices, with some junk like The Black Eyed Peas Experience and Go Vacation, just to keep us on our toes. With this many options, we're more inclined to think of it as a "Buy Three, Get One Free" deal. This offer is good for a "limited time," which we think means "not long."

JoystiqAmazon: Buy One, Get One 50% Off on MW3, Skyrim, Arkham City, Uncharted 3, and more originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 15 Nov 2011 13:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>batman-arkham-citycall-of-duty-modern-warfare-3elder-scrolls-5microsoftmodern-warfare-3nintendoplaystationps3skyrimuncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionwiixboxTue, 15 Nov 2011 13:10:00 EST<![CDATA[See some of our favorite half-tucks from the Joystiq community]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/14/see-some-of-our-favorite-half-tucks-from-the-joystiq-community/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/14/see-some-of-our-favorite-half-tucks-from-the-joystiq-community/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/14/see-some-of-our-favorite-half-tucks-from-the-joystiq-community/#comments Hey, have we said lately how much we love you guys and gals? All we do is mention we need pictures of Uncharted devotees rocking Nathan Drake's signature look and in a matter of days our Facebook group is filled with pictures of nearly 200 of you sporting a half-tuck.

While only Joshua Foster is walking away with a PS3 Uncharted 3 bundle and the PlayStation 3D Display, we wanted to show you a few of our favorite looks in the gallery below (and there are even more right here).

Just to say it again: Seriously, you're all just the best.

Gallery: Uncharted 3 Half-Tuck Contest

JoystiqSee some of our favorite half-tucks from the Joystiq community originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>naughty-dogplaystationps3uncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionMon, 14 Nov 2011 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[All Uncharted soundtracks available for download on PSN]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/05/all-uncharted-soundtracks-available-for-download-on-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/05/all-uncharted-soundtracks-available-for-download-on-psn/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/05/all-uncharted-soundtracks-available-for-download-on-psn/#comments You know, the problem with life is there aren't enough suspended train cars to climb and big burly dudes to fist-fight in a climactic struggle to survive aboard a giant cargo plane. Nope, life is PTA meetings, laundry and lots and lots of bills. But there's hope!

On PSN right now, you can download all three Uncharted soundtracks -- the first two games' score will set you back $5.99, though we suggest you wait it out until next week when both will be offered in a value bundle for $9.99. The Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception soundtrack is priced at $9.99 on PSN. If physical media is more your speed, you'll have to wait until November 15 to snag the Uncharted 3 soundtrack from Best Buy, Fry's, or Barnes & Noble. If you're an iTunes fan, you can grab it from there right now.

Or if you're low on cash, you can always go the budget route and rock a half-tuck.

JoystiqAll Uncharted soundtracks available for download on PSN originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 05 Nov 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This year, we've teamed up with Sony to actually reward you for making a goofball of yourself. Someone who submits a picture of themselves with a half-tuck to our Facebook page is going to win the PlayStation 3D Display and a PS3 Uncharted 3 bundle, an almost $800 value!

The only rules? You can only enter once, it has to be you in the picture, half your shirt has to be tucked in (like this!), and you have to post it to our Facebook page by 12 p.m. EST on Nov. 10. We'll randomly select one person for the big prize and send them a message through Facebook. Good luck!

JoystiqHalf-tuck and win a PlayStation 3D Display and PS3 Uncharted 3 bundle! originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>playstationps3sonyuncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionFri, 04 Nov 2011 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[CheapyD and son unbox the Japanese Uncharted 3 controller bundle]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/03/cheapyd-and-son-unbox-the-japanese-uncharted-3-controller-bundle/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/03/cheapyd-and-son-unbox-the-japanese-uncharted-3-controller-bundle/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/03/cheapyd-and-son-unbox-the-japanese-uncharted-3-controller-bundle/#comments
Sure, this post is ostensibly about internet sensation CheapyD of CheapAssGamer fame showing off the Japan-only Uncharted 3 controller bundle, but we confess ulterior motives. Frankly, your day just hasn't been adorable enough. This should take care of that right quick.

JoystiqCheapyD and son unbox the Japanese Uncharted 3 controller bundle originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CheapyDplaystationps3taiuncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionThu, 03 Nov 2011 22:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Naughty Dog responds to Uncharted 3 aiming concerns]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/03/naughty-dog-responds-to-uncharted-3-aiming-concerns/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/03/naughty-dog-responds-to-uncharted-3-aiming-concerns/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/03/naughty-dog-responds-to-uncharted-3-aiming-concerns/#comments Players -- and critics -- don't always have an appropriate vocabulary with which to discuss less defined, mechanical aspects of games. Why does shooting feel right in one game, but wrong in another? We appear to have run into this problem of a lacking lexicon with Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception, which some players say has introduced problematic aiming (i.e. something feels wrong), particularly in the single-player adventure.

Posting on the official Naughty Dog blog, community overlord Arne Meyer relayed information from game director Justin Richmond, who's able to speak more clearly on the technical performance of Drake's gun. "Aiming is identical to Uncharted 2 - we took a look at the values side by side. We did adjust the sensitivity to be MUCH higher in Uncharted 3 to give you a more precise feel. With Uncharted 2 it was pretty much guaranteed you would aim in one of the 8 directions and it was hard to deviate from that (imagine it being almost like a traditional 8-way arcade stick)." According to Richmond, "With Uncharted 3, you can deviate from the straight path from each of the 8 directions much easier and more precisely."

So, contrary to some complaints, sensitivity has gone up. However, enemies also change positions faster now, "which changes the flow of gun combat as well, from what you were used to if you're coming off fresh from Uncharted 2." We've had this same problem at Joystiq HQ, and believe that aiming assistance might be a tad too magnetic, slowing your reticle down when it gets near an enemy.

The most interesting part is that the gunplay in Uncharted 3 has been adjusted in another significant way. You might not have known it looking at him, but Drake's shots used to come out at weird angles. "In Uncharted 2 the bullets would leave the barrel at a pre-set deviation when you were aimed in," says Naughty Dog. "What this means is that the bullets would not fire straight out of the barrel all the time -- they could come out at an angle. Therefore, you could have a target clearly in the reticle and still miss it by a wide margin." In the sequel, "bullets now fire straight out of the barrel 100% of the time," though you need to adjust for recoil.

There's a question about which ultimately takes precedence: the informed explanation rooted in data and design, or the more nebulous discomfort of an aim that just feels ... off?

JoystiqNaughty Dog responds to Uncharted 3 aiming concerns originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aimingarne-meyerjustin-richmondnaughty-dogplaystationps3uncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionThu, 03 Nov 2011 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Here are all the treasures in Uncharted 3, you cheater]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/03/here-are-all-the-treasures-in-uncharted-3-you-cheater/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/03/here-are-all-the-treasures-in-uncharted-3-you-cheater/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/03/here-are-all-the-treasures-in-uncharted-3-you-cheater/#comments
It's been two days and you're fed up with making poor Nathan Drake schlep here and there for hidden treasures in Uncharted 3. Where are all those gosh darn tchotchkes!?

Continue reading Here are all the treasures in Uncharted 3, you cheater

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>hidden-treasuresnaughty-dogplaystationps3sceasony-computer-entertainment-americatreasuresuncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionThu, 03 Nov 2011 10:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Uncharted 3 was 'the hardest thing any of us have ever done,' says Hennig]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/01/uncharted-3-was-the-hardest-thing-any-of-us-have-ever-done-sa/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/01/uncharted-3-was-the-hardest-thing-any-of-us-have-ever-done-sa/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/11/01/uncharted-3-was-the-hardest-thing-any-of-us-have-ever-done-sa/#comments Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception creative lead and writer Amy Hennig isn't one to mince words, it would seem. On the latest episode of Geoff Keighley's "Bonus Round," Hennig and a cadre of other Naughty Dog leads speak in great detail about the process of building their latest, most ambitious project yet -- in just two years. "We absolutely killed ourselves on this project. I think this was the hardest thing any of us have ever done," Hennig asserts.

Game director Justin Richmond agrees, breaking down why the project was so hard on their team, beyond the aforementioned time constraint issues. "It's a lot of things. We didn't wanna let ourselves down, we didn't wanna let our fans down. We try to do things that no one's ever done before in a game," he says, referring to the game's massive moving environments and setpieces. It's also a measure of the game being the third entry in an established franchise. "I've worked on two 'third games,'" he says, "And they're always harder ... people expect a certain level of sophistication."

Finally, the most pressure came from the team itself. "We made it even harder on ourselves I think than it had to be, because compared to the previous games, we wanted it [Uncharted 3] to be perfect," Richmond concludes. And, at least from our perspective, the game certainly turned out to be not too shabby. You can find out for yourself right now as the game launches worldwide today.

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How are the character animations of Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception so darn lifelike? It's because they're the movements of real human beings, captured through some sort of ... witchcraft. Watch the video above to see this occult practice in action.

JoystiqWatch the actors of Uncharted 3 get their motions captured originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 27 Oct 2011 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Uncharted 3 game designer Robert Cogburn discusses multiplayer strategies and other goodies in this latest trailer for the most excellent adventure game available November 1. Also, Uncharted multi vets, don't get too mad about the blindfire comment.

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JoystiqUncharted 3 dev delivers multiplayer tips in latest trailer originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 25 Oct 2011 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Naughty-Dogplaystationps3SONYuncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionTue, 25 Oct 2011 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception review: Precious moments]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/24/uncharted-3-drakes-deception-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/24/uncharted-3-drakes-deception-review/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/24/uncharted-3-drakes-deception-review/#comments If you were to take all the good parts -- you know, "Oh, guys, you have to see this one part," or "Watch! Watch! My favorite part's coming up!" -- of Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception, and strip away all of the filler, you'd be left with the same game you had when you started. It's not one to play host to unextraordinary moments: Every plane must crash, every truck must flip and every ancient, long hidden civilization must be discovered (and, as a natural result, destroyed).

The sequence of events that propels Uncharted 3 from start to finish has clearly been the subject of the same brilliant centrifuge which separated wheat from chaff in the series' previous outings. The moments of thrilling peril which punctuate Uncharted 3's every chapter have been daisy-chained together with exhausting proximity -- they're so close, in fact, that it's sometimes a little difficult to see the thread that ties them all together.

Gallery: Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception (Gamescom 2011)

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JoystiqUncharted 3: Drake's Deception review: Precious moments originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you're not swept away by the slick editing, exciting heroics and rousing score in this Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception launch trailer, we've got a different kind of commercial for you. It's never too late to pull Harrison Ford from the fridge for a bit of awkward celebrity endorsement.

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JoystiqUncharted 3: Drake's Deception launch trailer (plus: Harrison Ford?) originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>harrison-fordnaughty-dogplaystationps3uncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionWed, 19 Oct 2011 08:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Uncharted 3 'Fortune Hunters' Club' is a DLC season pass]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/18/uncharted-3-fortune-hunters-club-is-a-dlc-season-pass/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/18/uncharted-3-fortune-hunters-club-is-a-dlc-season-pass/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/18/uncharted-3-fortune-hunters-club-is-a-dlc-season-pass/#comments Uncharted 3's "Fortune Hunters' Club" is really more of a "Bargain Hunters' Club," offering savings on future DLC for the latest Drake-shaker. It's the latest in the growing number of "season pass" DLC deals, offering a discount for the bundled pre-order of "the first four multiplayer map packs and the first three multiplayer skin packs."

All told, the $24.99 purchase gets you around $45 worth of content, Sony says, plus an exclusive theme and an XMB message service to keep you up with new DLC. If the kind of fortune you seek is "more Uncharted 3 stuff," then you can hunt for the pre-order link today on the PlayStation Store.

JoystiqUncharted 3 'Fortune Hunters' Club' is a DLC season pass originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dlcfortune-hunters-clubnaughty-dogplaystationps3psnseason-passuncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionTue, 18 Oct 2011 13:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Naughty Dog says no to single-player DLC for Uncharted 3]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/15/naughty-dog-says-no-to-single-player-dlc-for-uncharted-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/15/naughty-dog-says-no-to-single-player-dlc-for-uncharted-3/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/15/naughty-dog-says-no-to-single-player-dlc-for-uncharted-3/#comments DLC is all the rage this season (along with dead raccoon headpieces), and publishers are charging the inflated prices expected with such a widespread trend. But trends don't appear out of nowhere -- they come from someone doing it differently, turning left at the fork, zigging where others zag and other motivational business terms. Naughty Dog is doing just that -- those trailblazers -- announcing that there will be no single-player DLC for Uncharted 3.

Naughty Dog said it would rather build a new game than release episodic content, mainly because its DLC ideas are just too awesome. "Dialing back our ambition is difficult," community strategist Arne Meyer said. Justin Richmond, game director, explained in more detail the trials of having such an abundance of amazing ideas:

"Whenever we sit down and think we should do some single-player DLC, someone pitches something and we realize -- that's a five hour level," he said. "We'd rather build out another game than we would do episodic content. We're so small that we can't afford to have a whole team working on DLC." We're going to add this approach to DLC to the extensive list of Naughty Dog's fantastic ideas.

JoystiqNaughty Dog says no to single-player DLC for Uncharted 3 originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 15 Oct 2011 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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