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 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 Vita postmortem details Sony Bend's struggles with writing a female lead]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/10/uncharted-vita-postmortem-details-sony-bends-struggles-with-wri/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/10/uncharted-vita-postmortem-details-sony-bends-struggles-with-wri/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/10/uncharted-vita-postmortem-details-sony-bends-struggles-with-wri/#comments Writer and Director John Garvin of Sony Bend recently discussed the development of Uncharted: Golden Abyss in a postmortem on Gamasutra. One of the topics covered by Garvin was the distaste focus testers had for the game's lead female character, Marisa Chase.

"The problem, we discovered, was the writing. In the script, Chase's character was a bit of a smart ass and a little sarcastic," Garvin wrote. The focus group determined that Chase was a "wimp," and that her character upheld a number of gender stereotypes.

"For gameplay reasons, we constantly put Chase into situations where Drake needed to take action. Call it lazy if you want, but we ended up with a few 'Princess Peach' scenarios," Garvin said. "It seemed that poor Chase was constantly being choked, shot at, knocked out, dragged around and kidnapped. We fixed that, as well as we could, by changing the scenarios to make Chase less of a victim."

In the second round of focus testing, Garvin was prompted to consider another change to the character. "What's that old adage? If a man acts forceful he's 'take-charge and aggressive, a real leader' but if a woman acts that way, she's being 'pushy and a bitch' -- an unfair gender stereotype, but one we had to deal with," he wrote. "How? By making her less aggressive and critical."

The rest of the postmortem on Uncharted: Golden Abyss is an interesting read, and includes notes about the game's environments and how further focus testing impacted its story and ending.

JoystiqUncharted Vita postmortem details Sony Bend's struggles with writing a female lead originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 10 Nov 2012 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>john-garvinmarisa-chaseplaystationplaystation-vitaSony-Benduncharteduncharted-golden-abyssuncharted-ngpvitaSat, 10 Nov 2012 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Uncharted: Fight for Fortune rated in Brazil, Australia, listed as Vita 'casino/card game']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/07/uncharted-fight-for-fortune-rated-in-brazil-australia-listed/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/07/uncharted-fight-for-fortune-rated-in-brazil-australia-listed/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/07/uncharted-fight-for-fortune-rated-in-brazil-australia-listed/#comments Uncharted Fight for Fortune rated in Brazil, Australia, confirmed for VitaUncharted: Fight for Fortune is an upcoming casino/cards-based game for Vita, according to listings on Brazilian and Australian ratings boards. The Australian classification lists One Loop Games as the developer, a studio responsible for mobile games God of War: Betrayal and Ratchet & Clank: Going Mobile. One Loop also worked on Full Spectrum Warrior and The Saboteur. The Brazilian classification details Uncharted: Fight for Fortune's platform as Vita, and the genre as "casino/card games." However, it may also be coming to PS3, as the Australian board lists it as multi-platform.

One Loop's website lists the developer as working on two "secret projects," with one described as the studio's "first big game" as well as being completed.

We've reached out to One Loop Games for comment.

JoystiqUncharted: Fight for Fortune rated in Brazil, Australia, listed as Vita 'casino/card game' originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 07 Nov 2012 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>one-loops-gamesplaystationplaystation-vitaratingssonyuncharteduncharted-fight-for-fortunevitaWed, 07 Nov 2012 09:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Rumor: PowerUp Rewards offers big discounts on Sony PS3 collections]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/01/rumor-power-up-rewards-deals-on-sony-ps3-collections-nov-1-14/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/01/rumor-power-up-rewards-deals-on-sony-ps3-collections-nov-1-14/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/11/01/rumor-power-up-rewards-deals-on-sony-ps3-collections-nov-1-14/#comments Supposedly GameStop is planning a PowerUp Rewards member-exclusive sale from November 1 through November 14 for select Sony PlayStation 3 collections. Titles rumored to be on the cheap include Ico and Shadow of the Colossus Collection ($10), Jak and Daxter Collection ($10), Uncharted 1 and 2 ($15), God of War Saga ($20), Infamous 1 and 2 ($15), Killzone Trilogy ($20), the collector's edition of Journey ($15) and Ratchet & Clank Collection ($15). The rumored prices come courtesy of a NeoGAF thread featuring deal-seeking gamers.

We called a few local GameStop stores and the employees we talked to said there's no indication on their end a sale is incoming. A few employees mentioned seeing the GAF thread, but had no email correspondence or indication in their system of the promotion. We've followed up with GameStop corporate as well because we totally want this to be a thing. Ico and Shadow of the Colossus for $10? Yeah, we totally back that idea.

JoystiqRumor: PowerUp Rewards offers big discounts on Sony PS3 collections originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 01 Nov 2012 02:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gamestopgod-of-wargod-of-war-sagaico-and-shadow-of-the-colossus-collectioninfamousinfamous-2jak-and-daxter-collectionjourneyjourney-collectors-editionkillzone-trilogyplaystationps3ratchet-and-clank-collectionuncharteduncharted-2uncharted-2-among-thievesThu, 01 Nov 2012 02:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Uncharted movie loses director, gains 'National Treasure' writers]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/24/uncharted-movie-loses-director-gains-national-treasure-writer/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/24/uncharted-movie-loses-director-gains-national-treasure-writer/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/08/24/uncharted-movie-loses-director-gains-national-treasure-writer/#comments Marianne and Cormac Wibberley, the screenwriting duo behind the National Treasure movies (along with Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle and the story for Bad Boys II) are signed on to do a rewrite of the Uncharted: Drake's Fortune movie script, which seems just a bit on the nose.

The news is from Variety, who also reports that Limitless director Neil Burger is no longer attached to the project, with a new choice pending completion of the script. Hopefully Arad Productions can find a director who's worked on movies about dudes hunting for ancient treasure, because that's apparently the criterion.

JoystiqUncharted movie loses director, gains 'National Treasure' writers originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arad-productionscormac-wibberleymarianne-wibberleyneil-burgerplaystationps3UnchartedUncharted-1Uncharted-Drakes-Fortuneuncharted-movieFri, 24 Aug 2012 11:50:00 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 1 and 2 discover PSN on June 26]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/22/uncharted-1-and-2-discover-psn-on-june-26/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/22/uncharted-1-and-2-discover-psn-on-june-26/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/05/22/uncharted-1-and-2-discover-psn-on-june-26/#comments Nathan Drake's first two Uncharted adventures will be digitally distributed on the PlayStation Network starting next month. On June 26, both Uncharted: Drake's Fortune and Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Game of the Year Edition will be available in boxless form. Oddly, Sony has announced no price for the digital copies as a set nor individually.

On that note, it should be mentioned that the Uncharted Greatest Hits Dual Pack, which includes the first two games in the series, is available at retailers and online for a suggested retail price of $40.

Gallery: Uncharted 2 - Siege Expansion Pack

JoystiqUncharted 1 and 2 discover PSN on June 26 originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 22 May 2012 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>playstationps3PSNPSN-StoreUnchartedUncharted-2Uncharted-2-Among-ThievesTue, 22 May 2012 15:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Uncharted series recut into movie form]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/24/uncharted-series-recut-into-movie-form/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/24/uncharted-series-recut-into-movie-form/http://www.joystiq.com/2012/04/24/uncharted-series-recut-into-movie-form/#comments
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The Uncharted series is a few dramatic zooms and giant blue people away from being a true Hollywood movie, and now it's one step closer to the silver screen experience. Redditor morphinapg has cut together the cinematic cutscenes from all three Uncharted titles to create three separate feature-length films.

Morphinapg used a minimal amount of gameplay to connect the cutscenes, and voila, we have a movie series that anyone - at least 180,000 on YouTube - can enjoy.

"With these projects I was trying to make movies that would be viewable whether or not you had played the game, or even care about playing video games, so I wanted to make them as close to a real movie as possible," Morphinapg wrote. Watch the first fan-made Uncharted movie above, and the following two here and here.

JoystiqUncharted series recut into movie form originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>filmplaystationps3UnchartedUncharted-1Uncharted-Drakes-FortuneTue, 24 Apr 2012 15:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Watch the actors of Uncharted 3 get their motions captured]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/27/watch-the-actors-of-uncharted-3-get-their-motions-captured/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/27/watch-the-actors-of-uncharted-3-get-their-motions-captured/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/27/watch-the-actors-of-uncharted-3-get-their-motions-captured/#comments
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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>motion-capturenaughty-dogplaystationps3uncharteduncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionThu, 27 Oct 2011 17:00:00 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.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>naughty-dogplaystationps3sonysony-computer-entertainmentuncharteduncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionMon, 24 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[PSA: Uncharted 3's multiplayer available at Subway]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/02/psa-uncharted-3s-multiplayer-available-at-subway/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/02/psa-uncharted-3s-multiplayer-available-at-subway/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/02/psa-uncharted-3s-multiplayer-available-at-subway/#comments
As part of Subway and Naughty Dog's remarkably confusing partnership, the Taste for Adventure campaign, purchasing one of Subway's specially-marked 30 ounce soda-pops will earn thirsty sammich-seeking patrons One Free Uncharted 3 Multiplayer Mode.

No, for real; buy a drink with Nathan Drake's rugged mug on the side, and you'll be given a PSN code for access to the "full competitive multiplayer experience" through the rest of October. As explained by the above video, participating in the event can earn you exclusive items and abilities like the "foot-long taunt," and multiplayer maps have also be sprinkled with "exclusive Subway items" that reveal additional content.

Look, we're not going to pretend this isn't completely ridiculous, but it's also hilarious in a mind-boggling, non-sequitur way. In fact, stuff like this is probably the future of product placement, so don't be surprised when the Hamburglar turns up in SoulCalibur 5.

[Thanks, CQ!]

JoystiqPSA: Uncharted 3's multiplayer available at Subway originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 02 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>betafoot-longmultiplayernathan-drakenaughty-dogplaystationps3PSAsandwichsubwayuncharteduncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionSun, 02 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Uncharted 3 trophies are no longer hidden treasure]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/01/uncharted-3-trophies-are-no-longer-hidden-treasure/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/01/uncharted-3-trophies-are-no-longer-hidden-treasure/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/10/01/uncharted-3-trophies-are-no-longer-hidden-treasure/#comments The months leading up to a big blockbuster release have a natural flow and order to them: First a title is announced, then months (or years) later we see screens, then trailers, eventually a demo or beta, etc. It's a strange, beautiful process, much akin to watching a caterpillar transform itself into a colorful butterfly.

Uncharted 3 has entered the final pupal stage of its metamorphosis, the "leaked trophies cocoon." Head on past the break for the full list of daring feats you'll be rewarded for come November 1.

Continue reading Uncharted 3 trophies are no longer hidden treasure

JoystiqUncharted 3 trophies are no longer hidden treasure originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 01 Oct 2011 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Naughty-Dogplaystationps3trophiesuncharteduncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionSat, 01 Oct 2011 10:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Once upon a time, Uncharted was a Tolkien-inspired fantasy romp]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/25/once-upon-a-time-uncharted-was-a-tolkien-inspired-fantasy-romp/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/25/once-upon-a-time-uncharted-was-a-tolkien-inspired-fantasy-romp/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/09/25/once-upon-a-time-uncharted-was-a-tolkien-inspired-fantasy-romp/#comments The Uncharted franchise began as a whimsical fantasy story, but that dream was crushed by the cold, hard AK-47 of reality -- Sony pushed a change in direction after seeing the success of "gritty shooters" on Xbox 360 and ordered Uncharted: Drake's Fortune to be more "realistic," Don Poole, a former Naughty Dog environment modeler, told Play. One discarded concept involved a forest with an underground city of antagonists:

"It had elements of Tolkien in for sure," Poole said. "Sony kept pushing for a more realistic game in all respects. The market had changed a lot by then. The demographic was older and gritty shooters were really dominating. Sony wanted very much to get into that market share, it pushed all of its developers in this direction."

Poole said some of the "old dogs" at Naughty Dog preferred the fantastical style of its previous titles, such as Jak and Daxter and Crash Bandicoot, "but alas, that was a losing battle." Technically we wouldn't call selling 8 million series copies worldwide "losing," but that can be a relative term.

JoystiqOnce upon a time, Uncharted was a Tolkien-inspired fantasy romp originally appeared on Joystiq on Sun, 25 Sep 2011 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony has announced a new game bundle that includes Uncharted: Drake's Fortune, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Game of the Year Edition, a mess of extra content and DLC for Uncharted 3 -- all for 40 bucks. The company is calling it the Uncharted Greatest Hits DualPack, but we've officially dubbed it the PlayStation 3 Post-Price Cut Starter Pack.

The Starter Pack comes out next Tuesday, giving new PS3 adopters plenty of time to catch up on all things Uncharted before Drake's third adventure is released this November. This is required playing, new PS3 owners, and it will be on the exam.

JoystiqUncharted 1 and 2 bundle available September 6 originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Naughty-Dogplaystationps3unchartedUncharted-2Uncharted-2-Among-ThievesUncharted-Drakes-FortuneWed, 31 Aug 2011 18:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Neil Burger hits restart on the Uncharted film]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/26/neil-burger-hits-restart-on-the-uncharted-film/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/26/neil-burger-hits-restart-on-the-uncharted-film/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/26/neil-burger-hits-restart-on-the-uncharted-film/#comments Director Neil Burger just so happened to be promoting the DVD release of his movie Limitless at Comic-Con last weekend, and though most of the folks who spoke with him were from movie media, Joystiq sneaked in to grill Burger about his next project: the in-development Uncharted film.

"I'm rewriting the script from scratch, starting like right now -- like we are just starting now," he said. "I love the game, it's great, and I think it's a great start for a movie, because the game is so cinematic," Burger added, before zeroing in on one object of cinematic admiration. "The character Nate in particular I like because he's this ballsy guy that lives by his wits, and who's capable of kind of anything and everything. He's fearless and he doesn't give a damn and he'll go after the thing. I dig that kind of character and it's a great character for a movie."

Mark Wahlberg was rumored to be playing Drake under previous director David O. Russell's oversight. Burger suggested that while both Wahlberg and Limitless star Bradley Cooper could probably both pull the role off in their own ways, the decision of who will wear the half-tuck and jeans is still distant. "Once you get to the end of the screenplay," he said, "you see who's available, who seems right, who's a new actor that's just breaking on that's not even on your radar right now."

Burger agreed there are plenty of good choices to go around, however: "There's a lot of actors who even look like Nathan Drake from the video game who could do it and who would be great for it, so we'll see." Burger wasn't aware of Nathan Fillion's run at the part, but we'll consider him officially back in the mix anyway.

JoystiqNeil Burger hits restart on the Uncharted film originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>comic-con-2011filmmovieneil-burgerplaystationps3UnchartedUncharted-1Uncharted-Drakes-FortuneTue, 26 Jul 2011 14:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Neil Burger starting from scratch with Uncharted movie]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/19/neil-burger-starting-from-scratch-with-uncharted-movie/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/19/neil-burger-starting-from-scratch-with-uncharted-movie/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/19/neil-burger-starting-from-scratch-with-uncharted-movie/#comments Let's just move past the first draft of the Uncharted movie, shall we? We'll forget any jabs about a family of justice-dealing art thieves we might have prepared. We've no quarrel with former Uncharted director David O. Russell. We'll even put The Fighter in the ol' Joystiq DVD queue right now.

Now, having said that, Neil Burger seems to be on the right track with the new adaptation of Uncharted: Drake's Fortune. The director told Collider that he's just signed on to the project, and is rewriting the whole script. Like all the best Burger art, he said it's being made "from scratch."

He added that he likes the game's characters, noting that he knows men like Nathan Drake (so do we), "guys that are living in a very different way and who are slightly hustlers or con-men." He also noted that he would pull as many of the big moments from the game as possible, so long as they "work into the film's story."

"I just think you have to make the best movie you can," said Burger, "Something like Indiana Jones was updating 1930′s B-movies." Yes, Neil. Yes.

[Thanks, Trevor]

JoystiqNeil Burger starting from scratch with Uncharted movie originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 19 Jul 2011 14:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>moviesneil-burgerplaystationps3UnchartedUncharted-1Uncharted-Drakes-FortuneTue, 19 Jul 2011 14:27:00 EST<![CDATA[Neil Burger is now cooking up the Uncharted movie]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/07/neil-burger-is-now-cooking-up-the-uncharted-movie/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/07/neil-burger-is-now-cooking-up-the-uncharted-movie/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/07/07/neil-burger-is-now-cooking-up-the-uncharted-movie/#comments Many fans of the Uncharted series flipped when director David O. Russell said he planned to turn the film version of the games into a story about a family of art thieves. Sure, gaming fans having beef with a game movie isn't so rare, but we relished the news that Russell left the project in late May. After what seemed like a major setback, Sony wasted no time playing ketchup: Meat the new writer and director of the Uncharted movie, Neil Burger.

Not familiar? Lettuce bring you up to speed: Burger is perhaps best known in the film medium for his work as the director of Limitless, a recent Bradley Cooper picture about a man addicted to a pill that makes him a genius. (The film also starred Patricia Kalember, "Patty" to her friends).

It's unknown whether Mark Wahlberg will remain in the starring roll, but, for what it's worth, we think Burger's last leading man would be a fine fit, especially if he mustard up the charisma required to play Drake. Sounds like it could be a well done film to us, we'll grill them on it and let you know what we hear.

JoystiqNeil Burger is now cooking up the Uncharted movie originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 07 Jul 2011 16:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>david-o-russellmoviesnaughty-dogneil-burgersonyuncharteduncharted-movieThu, 07 Jul 2011 16:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Uncharted, Resistance, and Ratchet & Clank bundles out in Europe July 22]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/23/uncharted-resistance-and-ratchet-and-clank-bundles-out-in-europe/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/23/uncharted-resistance-and-ratchet-and-clank-bundles-out-in-europe/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/23/uncharted-resistance-and-ratchet-and-clank-bundles-out-in-europe/#comments SCEE has confirmed an Uncharted collection, for those European PS3 owners looking for a fast-track method of catching up with the Uncharted series. The publisher told CVG that on July 22, it will release a collection containing Uncharted: Drake's Fortune and Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, along with a dynamic theme and an avatar.

The same day will see a European release of the Resistance bundle (coming to North America July 5), which packs the first two games in that series and a Resistance 3 skin. Also out on July 22 in Europe: a Ratchet & Clank bundle containing Tools of Destruction and A Crack in Time, with bonus avatars and a Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One dynamic theme.

No announcements were made about the Uncharted or Ratchet bundles in North America, but CVG's line of inquiry did begin with the discovery of the Uncharted collection on Best Buy's US website.

JoystiqUncharted, Resistance, and Ratchet & Clank bundles out in Europe July 22 originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>best-buyeuropeplaystationps3q3-2011ratchet-and-clankrelease-dateresistance-dual-packsceeUnchartedUncharted-1uncharted-2-among-thievesUncharted-Drakes-FortuneThu, 23 Jun 2011 16:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Uncharted: Golden Abyss preview: Drake me out to the small game]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/02/uncharted-golden-abyss-ngp-preview/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/02/uncharted-golden-abyss-ngp-preview/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/06/02/uncharted-golden-abyss-ngp-preview/#comments There's no better showcase of what the NGP is all about than Uncharted: Golden Abyss. With the NGP, Sony has created something of an uber-machine, so tricked out with bells and whistles, it would be an immense feat of creativity to simply use them all in one game; now, using them with purpose, that's a whole other thing.

Before kicking off a demonstration of Golden Abyss in Los Angeles last month, Sony Bend creative director John Garvin wanted to make one thing clear. "Golden Abyss is a brand new Uncharted game," he said. "It's not a port." In case the lack of Naughty Dog involvement makes you nervous, Garvin says, "We've been collaborating and working closely with Amy Hennig, the creative director at Naughty Dog, to make sure that our characters and story are authentic."

As far as characters go, we've got series' star Nathan Drake making a return, the role being reprised by omnipresent voiceover artist Nolan North. To capture that performance, Sony Bend is using the same mo-cap and sound studios that Naughty Dog uses for its Uncharted titles and, in the short cinematic I saw, it showed.

If there was one area that made it clear that the main Uncharted series still belongs to Naughty Dog, it may be the lack of a number on that title. "It's a standalone story that takes place before Drake's Fortune," Garvin explained. "It's not a prequel, but a standalone story." In other words, it's self-contained.

Gallery: Uncharted: Golden Abyss (NGP)

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e3-2011NGPplaystationplaystation-vitapre-e3-2011SCEASony-BendUncharteduncharted-golden-abyssuncharted-ngpvitaThu, 02 Jun 2011 13:43:00 EST<![CDATA[David O. Russell quits Uncharted movie]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/26/david-o-russell-quits-uncharted-movie/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/26/david-o-russell-quits-uncharted-movie/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/05/26/david-o-russell-quits-uncharted-movie/#comments Talk about missing out on a climax! Here we were working up a nice head of rich, foamy hatred for David O. Russell's upcoming film adaptation of the Uncharted series, and the guy goes and quits on the whole project! If you'll remember, Russell (director of The Fighter and Three Kings) had planned to tell a story about a family of art thieves and call it "Uncharted," for reasons we still can't grok.

No reason was given in the exclusive Variety report, but we're hoping for a two-word release on the subject later that simply reads "Sanity prevailed."

[Thanks, Tyler C.]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>david-o-russellmoviesnaughty-doguncharteduncharted-drakes-fortuneuncharted-movieThu, 26 May 2011 16:42:00 EST<![CDATA[David O. Russell responds to Uncharted movie fan concerns]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/21/david-o-russell-responds-to-uncharted-movie-fan-concerns/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/21/david-o-russell-responds-to-uncharted-movie-fan-concerns/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/21/david-o-russell-responds-to-uncharted-movie-fan-concerns/#comments David O. Russell is currently making headlines as the Academy Award-nominated director of The Fighter. But gamers are probably more interested in one of his next projects: a silver screen adaptation of the Uncharted series. The numerous changes made to the core story have some fans concerned that Russell simply doesn't get it. Responding to those accusations, Russell told SlashFilm that he's "played the game a bunch of times" and has even met Naughty Dog's Amy Hennig. "As far as I'm concerned, I'm very respectful as far as the core content and spirit of the game."

Russell argues that "there's not a bunch of movies you can point to that are made from games that are amazing movies, that stand up to time as a franchise or as [individual films]." By focusing on "what I think is going to be an amazing movie," Russell says that "it's going to be real, it's going to be raw, it's going to be intense, it's going to be original, and it's going to be propulsive."

(And he apparently doesn't know who Nathan Fillion is.)

JoystiqDavid O. Russell responds to Uncharted movie fan concerns originally appeared on Joystiq on Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>adaptationDavid-O-Russellhollywoodmovieplaystationps3UnchartedUncharted-1Uncharted-Drakes-Fortuneuncharted-movieMon, 21 Feb 2011 15:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Russell still writing Uncharted flick, talks picks for Elena]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/01/russell-still-writing-uncharted-flick-talks-picks-for-elena/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/01/russell-still-writing-uncharted-flick-talks-picks-for-elena/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/01/russell-still-writing-uncharted-flick-talks-picks-for-elena/#comments The push-and-pull saga of the Uncharted film adaptation continues, as David O. Russell has informed Empire Online that he's still working on the script (despite reports to the contrary). He also reaffirmed that he wants both Mark Wahlberg and Robert De Niro to star in the film. Speaking of the film's female roles, Russell noted that he has "cultivated" the character of Elena "quite a bit." Said Russell, "I love the woman characters and the more robust they are, the more robust the movie."

When asked if Amy Adams would fit the role, Russell stated that he would "love" her in the part (Adams recently worked with Russell on The Fighter). Another name mentioned by Russell: One Scarlett Johansson. Of course, Russell seems to be overlooking the obvious. One word: Streep. Come on David, she's box office gold!

JoystiqRussell still writing Uncharted flick, talks picks for Elena originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 01 Feb 2011 18:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>David-O-RussellmovieNaughty-Dogplaystationps3screenplaySONYUnchartedUncharted-1Uncharted-Drakes-Fortuneuncharted-movieTue, 01 Feb 2011 18:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Watch two sizzling minutes of NGP games in action]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/27/watch-two-sizzling-minutes-of-ngp-games-in-action/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/27/watch-two-sizzling-minutes-of-ngp-games-in-action/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/27/watch-two-sizzling-minutes-of-ngp-games-in-action/#comments Wasn't it so boss when Sony showed off a full two-minute clip of gameplay footage on its just revealed "next generation portable" last night? You know, the clip that showcased Uncharted, Killzone, Gravity Daze, LittleBigPlanet, Reality Fighters, and all those other games?

According to excited attendees of Sony's press conference, the clip was rather thrilling -- unfortunately, Sony has yet to release it. Thankfully, a rogue cameraperson captured the whole thing and, at least for the time being, has made it available on YouTube (with remarkably steady hands, we might add). Call us weird, but Reality Fighters has us more excited than anything else. Maybe you didn't notice there's a banana suit? See for yourself after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gameplaykillzonengpplaystationplaystation-meeting-2011playstation-vitapspreality-fighterssonyunchartedvitaThu, 27 Jan 2011 14:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Portable Uncharted developed by Sony Bend, has 'camera mode']]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/27/portable-uncharted-developed-by-sony-bend-has-camera-mode/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/27/portable-uncharted-developed-by-sony-bend-has-camera-mode/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/27/portable-uncharted-developed-by-sony-bend-has-camera-mode/#comments You know how it is when new tech is announced. You let the magic of the moment get to you, the whimsy, and suddenly you're thinking all kinds of crazy things like, "Maybe Naughty Dog is developing the Uncharted NGP game they just showed off!" Sure, we realize in the light of day -- as we sweep up the glitter and take down the disco ball -- that we were just a little too hopeful last night. But luckily, the reality isn't too bad at all: Game Informer reports PortaDrake (working title [ours]) is being developed by Sony Bend (Logan's Shadow, Resistance: Retribution) with oversight from Naughty Dog.

Across the web, hands-on impressions of the game seem to be positive, with the "gimmicky" features (swipe the device's back to climb a rope?) either working better than expected or being ignored without incident. Also interesting: PortaDrake features a "camera mode" that lets you use NGP's motion-sensing tech to look around your environment and take photos. No word on connectivity with Uncharted 3 yet, but no one's ruling it out.

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JoystiqPortable Uncharted developed by Sony Bend, has 'camera mode' originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 27 Jan 2011 10:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>naughty-dogngpplaystationplaystation-meeting-2011playstation-vitapspsonysony-bendunchartedvitaThu, 27 Jan 2011 10:12:00 EST<![CDATA[Uncharted, Killzone, Resistance, LBP ... and Little Deviants among 'NGP' games in development]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/27/uncharted-killzone-resistance-lbp-ngp-psp2/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/27/uncharted-killzone-resistance-lbp-ngp-psp2/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/27/uncharted-killzone-resistance-lbp-ngp-psp2/#comments Sony's bringing out its biggest guns for its new little game machine, the device currently known as "NGP." A slide revealed franchises currently in development for the newly announced handheld, including familiar names like Hot Shots Golf, LittleBigPlanet, WipEout, Killzone, Resistance, and PS3 showpiece Uncharted. Sony's Shuhei Yoshida showed off the Uncharted game, and revealed some controls new to the series: you can touch the screen (or press X) to jump, swing the NGP back and forth to swing on vines, and climb using the device's rear touch panel "as if you're climbing a vine with both hands."

The new IPs sound a bit more, um, eclectic: Gravity Daze, Reality Fighters (an augmented reality title), Smart As, Broken, and the delightful-sounding Little Deviants.

Update: PlayStation Blog confirms the complete list of game franchises noted at PlayStation Meeting 2011 with NGP iterations in development:
  • Call of Duty
  • Broken
  • Gravity Daze
  • Hot Shots Golf
  • Hustle Kings
  • Killzone
  • LittleBigPlanet
  • Little Deviants
  • Reality Fighters
  • Resistance
  • Smart As
  • Uncharted
  • WipEout

JoystiqUncharted, Killzone, Resistance, LBP ... and Little Deviants among 'NGP' games in development originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 27 Jan 2011 01:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>brokengravity-dazegravity-rushhot-shots-golflittle-deviantslittlebigplanetngpplaystationplaystation-meeting-2011playstation-vitapsppsp2reality-fightersresistanceresistance-burning-skiesresistance-ngpsmart-assonyunchartedvitawipeoutThu, 27 Jan 2011 01:50:00 EST<![CDATA[Wahlberg apparently still playing Uncharted's Drake]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/10/wahlberg-apparently-still-playing-uncharteds-drake/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/10/wahlberg-apparently-still-playing-uncharteds-drake/http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/10/wahlberg-apparently-still-playing-uncharteds-drake/#comments You guys have got to stop playing with our emotions. First we hear Mark Wahlberg is definitely playing Nathan Drake in an Uncharted movie being created by The Fighter director David O. Russell. Then, Uncharted 3 director Justin Richmond told us that Russell had denied the whole story. Now, Wahlberg tells Moviehole "David O'Russell [sic] is writing right now and hopes to direct. It's myself, Joe Pesci and Robert De Niro."

Listen guys, we know we want to write a maelstrom of angry tweets about this project, but we need to know precisely what unseen force we'll be railing against. Can you please just help us out and tell us specifically who will be to blame for ruining Uncharted for us forever?

[Thanks Andrew T.]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>david-o-russellmark-wahlbergmovienaughty-doguncharteduncharted-movieMon, 10 Jan 2011 19:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Take a good, long look at the first Uncharted 3 gameplay footage]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/28/uncharted-3-gameplay-footage/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/28/uncharted-3-gameplay-footage/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/28/uncharted-3-gameplay-footage/#comments Sony has released a pair of Uncharted 3 gameplay videos, comprising most of what we saw at a recent press event (and what Fallon stumbled through on Late Night). Seen after the break, Drake and Sully have found their way to an overgrown French chateau on the path of T.E. Laurence. As they find what they came for, a group of thugs from a mysterious cult -- hint: the bad guys! -- shows up to burn the place down ... with our heroes inside.

Keep an eye out for Drake's new combat moves, including kicking one enemy while being grappled by another, a flying stealth attack and some weapon-grabbing takedowns. Also take notice of Naughty Dog's slick new fire modeling as it consumes the crumbling chateau. It's too bad Drake and Sully appear to be falling to a fiery death at the end of the second clip -- the game probably would have turned out to be excellent.

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JoystiqTake a good, long look at the first Uncharted 3 gameplay footage originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 28 Dec 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>naughty-dogplaystationps3uncharteduncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionTue, 28 Dec 2010 12:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Uncharted 3 preview: A Drake and Sully story]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/17/uncharted-3-preview/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/17/uncharted-3-preview/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/17/uncharted-3-preview/#comments As expected, Naughty Dog officially premiered the Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception trailer at the VGAs recently, and a day later at a Hollywood club, the company invited us to come see the very first gameplay demo. We got to see a short, early segment ofthe game featuring Nathan Drake and partner Sully trying to escape from a burning chateau, and Art Director Robh Ruppel and Lead Game Designer Richard Lemarchand spoke with us about how the second sequel in the acclaimed series is new and different from the rest.

The simplest answer is that it takes place in the desert. Creative Director Amy Hennig says that Naughty Dog has challenged themselves to portray "sand in all of its forms," and Uncharted 3 will try to do exactly that, eventually taking its now familiar characters (as well as some new faces) into the Arabian Peninsula. The central chase of the game revolves around explorer T.E. Laurence and his search for an ancient city of Arabian treasure, alternately known as Ubar, Iram of the Pillars, or as it will be called in the game, the Atlantis of the Sands.

But outside of the new setting, Uncharted 3 is set to improve upon Naughty Dog's successful formula in a few other ways as well. Nathan Drake has never been more adept at fighting groups of enemies, more animated and active, or more grounded in his own environments than he is here.

Gallery: Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception (12/27/10)

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JoystiqUncharted 3 preview: A Drake and Sully story originally appeared on Joystiq on Fri, 17 Dec 2010 06:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amy-hennignathan-drakenaughty-dogplaystationps3richard-lemarchandrobh-ruppeluncharteduncharted-3uncharted-3-drakes-deceptionFri, 17 Dec 2010 06:00:00 EST<![CDATA[David O. Russell talks about his vision for the Uncharted movie]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/01/david-o-russell-talks-about-his-vision-for-the-uncharted-movie/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/01/david-o-russell-talks-about-his-vision-for-the-uncharted-movie/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/12/01/david-o-russell-talks-about-his-vision-for-the-uncharted-movie/#comments We're gonna deliver this news quickly, like the hasty removal of a Band-Aid: David O. Russell's Mark Wahlberg-fronted Uncharted film adaptation isn't off to an awesome start. After Wahlberg confirmed his involvement last week, Russell spoke to the LA Times about his vision for the film, saying:
"This idea really turns me on that there's a family that's a force to be reckoned with in the world of international art and antiquities ... [a family] that deals with heads of state and heads of museums and metes out justice ... We'll have the family dynamic, which we've done in a couple of movies now. And then you take that and put it on the bigger, more muscular stage of an international action picture, but also put all the character stuff in it. That's a really cool idea to me."
Russell added that the pace at which the film's development is moving along is "a locomotive," and that he's already penned about half of the script -- meaning there's plenty of time to just like, sit back, spend some time with the two already very movie-like Uncharted games, and just like, reevaluate some stuff. Specifically, all of that stuff you said right there, about a family that doles out justice to museum owners. That whole ... part. Everything. All of it.

As a fun experiment, we added some other, totally made-up quotes about other film projects Mr. Russell (O'Russell?) might be interested in. Join us!

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>david-o-russellfilmmark-wahlbergmoviemoviesNaughty-Dogplaystationps3sonyUnchartedUncharted-1Uncharted-Drakes-Fortuneuncharted-movieWed, 01 Dec 2010 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Uncharted movie to star Mark Wahlberg]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/24/uncharted-movie-to-star-mark-wahlberg/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/24/uncharted-movie-to-star-mark-wahlberg/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/11/24/uncharted-movie-to-star-mark-wahlberg/#comments Mark Wahlberg has confirmed in an MTV interview that he expects to star in the Uncharted film. The actor, who also starred in ill-fated film-to-game adaptation Max Payne, says director David O. Russell (who he had previously worked with on Three Kings and The Fighter) plans to start shooting next summer. This, of course, means the geek-approved casting of Nathan Fillion in the role of Nathan Drake is out.

Although Wahlberg never specifically says he'll play the role of Nathan Drake, it was strongly implied by the actor when he said that Russell wants to cast Joe Pesci as his uncle and Robert De Niro as his father. Wahlberg says the movie is not going to be a "watered-down version, that's for sure." After all, with so many actors who can expertly deliver an f-bomb, it would be a shame if the T-rated game doesn't become an R-rated spectacle. Check out the MTV interview after the break.

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JoystiqUncharted movie to star Mark Wahlberg originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 24 Nov 2010 10:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>mark-wahlbergmovieNaughty-Dogplaystationps3unchartedUncharted-2Uncharted-2-Among-ThievesWed, 24 Nov 2010 10:55:00 EST<![CDATA[Original Uncharted novel in the works from Del Rey Books]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/28/original-uncharted-novel-in-the-works-from-del-rey-books/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/28/original-uncharted-novel-in-the-works-from-del-rey-books/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/10/28/original-uncharted-novel-in-the-works-from-del-rey-books/#comments Would the action-packed plotline of the Uncharted series be quite so thrilling without all that pesky interactivity? We'll get our chance to find out next fall, when Del Rey Books publishes Uncharted: The Fourth Labyrinth, a novel based on a completely original Nathan Drake adventure. We're praying that the book's title is alluding to an eventual meeting between Drake and the Goblin King.

The novel will be penned by Christopher Golden, whose work includes a handful of comic books and novelizations based on Angel and Buffy the Vampire Slayer -- he even wrote the script for the two video games based on the latter of those two franchises. He certainly sounds qualified to write an Uncharted book, though we suppose that depends entirely on how he'd fill out this sentence:

"Nathan Drake drove the [form of motor vehicle] off of the [tall surface], causing a [adjective describing size] explosion."

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JoystiqOriginal Uncharted novel in the works from Del Rey Books originally appeared on Joystiq on Thu, 28 Oct 2010 23:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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According to a recent tweet, it looks like Firefly and Castle star Nathan Fillion wants to fill the shoes of Nathan Drake in the upcoming Uncharted movie. With director David O. Russell reportedly back on the project and a first draft script apparently finished, Fillion implored his fans to rise to the occasion. Tweeted Fillion, "If ever there was a Twitter campaign, let this be it. Rise, ye Browncoats. Rise, ye Castillions. RISE!"

We will, Cap'n Mal. We will. Also, if it does happen, we called it.

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Director David O. Russell has had a very on-and-off relationship with the film adaptation of Naughty Dog's Uncharted series -- in that he was once on the film, and then he was off of it. According to a report from The Hollywood Reporter, Russell has signed back on to the film as director, temporarily sidelining his other upcoming project, a film remake of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. Dude's got taste when it comes to his choice of projects, we'll give him that.

The report doesn't mention whether or not Russell's rejoining of the crew means the film will make its initial 2011 release window. Nor does it mention whether our heart's wish will come true, and get Charlie Sheen to star as the series' ill-tucked protagonist, Nathan Drake. Think about it! He's perfect.

JoystiqReport: David O. Russell back on board for Uncharted movie originally appeared on Joystiq on Sat, 09 Oct 2010 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>david-o-russellfilmmovienaughty-dogplaystationps3UnchartedUncharted-1Uncharted-Drakes-Fortuneuncharted-movieSat, 09 Oct 2010 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[David O. Russell off Uncharted movie, 2011 release unlikely]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/03/david-o-russell-off-uncharted-movie-2011-release-unlikely/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/03/david-o-russell-off-uncharted-movie-2011-release-unlikely/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/08/03/david-o-russell-off-uncharted-movie-2011-release-unlikely/#commentsFiled under: , , , ,

David O. Russell, director of Three Kings, I Heart Huckabees and Spanking the Monkey, is no longer being considered for the job of directing the Uncharted: Drake's Fortune movie. The LA Times reports that Sony-owned Columbia Pictures, the movie's producers and Russell were unable to reach terms satisfactory to all parties, and now the studio has to start looking for directing talent once again, while also searching for lead actors.

The Times' Steven Zeitchik speculates that the delay caused by the lost director scuttles any chance Sony had of having the movie done in time for a 2011 release. At this rate, it'll probably coincide with the release of Uncharted 4: Baby Drake's Crystal Crawl. That's right, we're calling it now: Naughty Dog's going to change up the gameplay with a tale from Nate Drake's infancy.

JoystiqDavid O. Russell off Uncharted movie, 2011 release unlikely originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>David-O-RussellmoviemoviesNaughty-Dogplaystationps3unchartedUncharted-1Uncharted-Drakes-FortuneUncharted-movieTue, 03 Aug 2010 18:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Uncharted 2 multiplayer getting experimental playlists starting May 28]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/24/uncharted-2-multiplayer-getting-experimental-playlists-starting/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/24/uncharted-2-multiplayer-getting-experimental-playlists-starting/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/24/uncharted-2-multiplayer-getting-experimental-playlists-starting/#comments Naughty Dog appreciates the importance of keeping things fresh for folks who partake in the multiplayer portion of Uncharted 2. That's why, starting the weekend of May 28, the developer will launch a series of experimental online playlists every other week, as part of a promotion labeled "The Lab."

For instance, this coming weekend will see the temporary introduction of a 2 vs. 2 Team Deathmatch mode, in which pairs of players race to 25 kills. As an added bonus, this Memorial Day weekend will also earn players double cash, which should entice the prodigal treasure hunters among you to return to the fold. Check out Naughty Dog's naughty blog for more info on future experimental playlists.

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Things have been quiet in regards to Nathan Drake's death-defying (yet impeccably animated!) leap from video games to film, but the LA Times reports that may be changing. The paper says director David O. Russell (of I Heart Huckabees fame) is in early talks to bring the Uncharted franchise to the big screen, though he's reportedly not the only name on the list.

Our friendly advice to the film's producers: It was already made, it starred the charming pairing of Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey and it was called Fool's Gold. Now, make your peace with that fact and move on.

[Via Slashfilm]

JoystiqLA Times: David O. Russell in talks for Uncharted film originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 05 May 2010 13:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>david-o-russella-timesmoviesnaughty-doguncharteduncharted-2Uncharted-2-Among-ThievesUncharted-movieWed, 05 May 2010 13:08:00 EST<![CDATA[Enormous Uncharted 2 artbook is a costly relic]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/16/enormous-uncharted-2-artbook-is-a-costly-relic/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/16/enormous-uncharted-2-artbook-is-a-costly-relic/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/16/enormous-uncharted-2-artbook-is-a-costly-relic/#comments While some special edition artbooks could be politely identified as "pamphlets," Naughty Dog has taken a different approach with its illustration-filled tome based on Uncharted 2. The studio (with help from Ballistic Publishing) is releasing a 272-page book featuring the game's "concept art ... character studies, environment art, character modeling, game art, cinematics, motion-capture, animation, and effects." However, all these half-tucked works of art exact a fairly high price from those who wish to acquire them.

There are three versions of the art book: a softcover print which costs $59.99, a leather-bound "special edition" which costs $129.99, and a $300 Limited Folio Edition, which is bound in suede leather, embossed in gold, placed within another suede leather-bound presentation case, and includes a certificate of authenticity signed by the game's designers. Only 200 ostentatiously rich Nate Drake enthusiasts will get their hands on this limited print, so interested parties should hop off their money-chairs and pre-order now.

[Via Press The Buttons]

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>artart-booknaughty-dogsonysony-computer-entertainmentuncharteduncharted-2uncharted-2-among-thievesFri, 16 Apr 2010 13:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Please pre-order these gorgeous gaming posters for us]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/08/please-pre-order-these-gorgeous-gaming-posters-for-us/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/08/please-pre-order-these-gorgeous-gaming-posters-for-us/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/04/08/please-pre-order-these-gorgeous-gaming-posters-for-us/#comments People are always saying, "Joystiq, you do so much for me, how can I give back to you?" It's a fine question, and one that we finally have an answer to: You can go and pre-order one of these amazing minimalist video game posters by our friend, Justin Russo.

Do we ask this because Justin was on an episode of the Joystiq Podcast once? No, we're far too self-centered to actually help another human. No, we just want him to reach his goal so he'll have enough funding to get the things made and shipped to our home base. Seriously, look at them! How do you not want one?

Gallery: Justin Russo Minimalist Game Posters

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>artbig-daddybioshockjustin-russomarionaughty-doguncharteduncharted-2Uncharted-2-Among-ThievesThu, 08 Apr 2010 06:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Naughty Dog invents the missing Uncharted chapter at PAX East]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/28/naughty-dog-invents-the-missing-uncharted-chapter-at-pax-east/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/28/naughty-dog-invents-the-missing-uncharted-chapter-at-pax-east/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/28/naughty-dog-invents-the-missing-uncharted-chapter-at-pax-east/#comments Though the original Uncharted was a well paced and cleverly written experience, it wasn't without its share of largely inoffensive faults. For instance, the game's stealth aspects weren't well publicized to the player, leaving Nathan Drake's instant kill abilities unused for most playthroughs. The game's main antagonist, Navarro, wasn't really demonized in the first half of the game. There were also small plot omissions -- like, for instance, how did Elena and Drake get to their plane after the exciting conclusion of Chapter 3?

Naughty Dog recently rectified these three issues during a presentation at PAX East by creating a new, "third-and-a-half" chapter for Uncharted, in which Elena and Drake had to sneak onto an airstrip filled with Navarro's goons, and escape unharmed. With a little help from the audience, the Naughty Dog developers in attendance were able to create a framework for the new chapter, and even bestowed it with yet another clever moniker: "Strip Search."

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>game-designnaughty-dogpaxpax-eastsonyuncharteduncharted-2Uncharted-2-Among-ThievesSun, 28 Mar 2010 21:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Seen@PAX: The Uncharted 2 chapter title that should have been]]>http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/28/the-uncharted-2-chapter-title-that-should-have-been/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/28/the-uncharted-2-chapter-title-that-should-have-been/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/28/the-uncharted-2-chapter-title-that-should-have-been/#comments Naughty Dog's panel at PAX East 2010 offered attendees a fairly in-depth look at how the studio created each level in Uncharted and Uncharted 2. One important aspect of the series' level design is, of course, coming up with a clever name for each chapter -- a task assigned to lead designer Richard Lemarchand.

Unfortunately, "the Man" occasionally prevents Lemarchand from putting certain chapter titles in the game, keeping Uncharted 2's original train segment title card (pictured above) out of the final version. Curse you, unseen managerial powers-that-be!

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