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Artistic Resistance 3 Trailer Makes its Debut at gamescom

Alex Osborn — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:32:32 +0000

Sony has released a brand new trailer for its upcoming sci-fi shooter Resistance 3. While the video doesn’t include any gameplay footage, it does lay out the story in a unique and artistic fashion.

For those that aren’t familiar with the plot of Resistance 3, the story is centered around a man named Joe Capelli, one of the few remaining humans that has managed to survive the Chimeran invasion. Now hiding underground, he and a group of survivors including his wife and child must fight to stay alive. For more details on the game’s story, check out the clip that Sony unveiled during their gamescom press conference below.

In addition, Insomniac has released a number of new screenshots that give us a closer look at the game’s campaign. Judging by the images, this is going to be one gritty adventure that first-person shooter fans won’t want to miss out on. With a plethora of unique weapons and an intriguing campaign, it will be hard for PS3 owners to pass this one up when it launches in September.

Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One Releasing This October

Anthony Severino — Fri, 20 May 2011 14:49:42 +0000

Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One takes the 22-million unit selling franchise in an entirely different direction. Rather than your usual playtime with the title characters, Ratchet and Clank, All 4 One features 4-player drop-in co-op, teaming up everyone’s favorite intergalactic heroes with Captain Quark and the evil Dr. Nefarious to take on their most formidable challenge yet. And they’ll be doing so this October.

An October 18th release date has been nailed down for Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One. Pre-orders are now open, with exclusive pre-order goodies coming to a number of retailers nationwide, including Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon and GameStop. Here’s what unlockables you’ll get depending on which retailer you pre-order at:

Mr. Zurkon (GameStop): Asmall, hovering synthenoid, Mr. Zurkon aids your team in battle by attacking enemies with his mounted laser while insulting and taunting them with his comedy-insult logic processor.
T-Rex Morph Mod (Amazon):Turning enemies into farmyard animals not your style? Want a more prehistoric take on the Morph-O-Ray? Use this T-Rex Morph Weapon Mod to transform your enemies from dangerous threats into a baby dinosaur.
Pyro Blaster Unlock (Best Buy): Fry your enemies up with this Kerchu-engineered flamethrower that offers your enemies two choices: regular or extra crispy!
Sheepinator Mod (Wal-Mart):The classic version of everyone’s favorite Ratchet & Clank weapon is back! Unlock the Sheepinator Morph Weapon Mod to transform even the fiercest aliens in the galaxy into harmless sheep.

Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One will be the first game in the series to feature stereoscopic 3D, and will be releasing two short weeks after Twisted Metal drops in October, kicking off Sony’s holiday line-up.

Resistance 3 Goes to War with PS3 Theme

Anthony Severino — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 18:58:57 +0000

Last night, we alerted you to exclusive Resistance 3 content that would be revealed when Insomniac’s Facebook page hit a certain number of likes. Screenshots have already been released, and now, a theme for the PS3 has been released as well.

Just as promised, Insomniac Games has unleashed a Resistance 3 PS3 theme for our enjoyment.

Instructions:

Download the zip file HERE
Unzip file
Copy the whole “PS3″ folder over to a USB drive (must be FAT32 format, thumb drives work best)
Plug USB drive into PS3
Go to Settings->Theme Settings->Theme->Install
The PS3 should recognize the USB drive and find the theme called “Resistance 3 Facebook Exclusive”
Click on it to install
Go back to Settings->Theme Settings->Theme and select “Resistance 3 Facebook Exclusive” and click Apply

*Note: This theme uses multiple background images that auto load. You can keep applying the theme to see them all.

Insomniac Removes 60-player Multiplayer in Resistance 3

Ray Conley — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 22:00:27 +0000

One of the coolest features that made Resistance 2 iconic was the massive 60-player online matches that ravaged the game servers. However, developer Insomniac is looking to reduce the player capacity for a more “streamlined” experience in the next Resistance lineup.

In the latest Game Informer magazine, Insomniac confirmed that the multiplayer player count will be dialed back in Resistance 3 from the 60 slots that was sported by Resistance 2. The California based developers have yet to confirm the exact number, but we can expect it to be much less than its predecessor.

Creative director Marcus Smith, said that they are wanting to focus on the popular mode that worked well from the previous 2 titles in the Resistance series.

“The approach to multiplayer in Resistance 3 is to really streamline the things that were popular with Resistance 1 and Resistance 2.
“Obviously, weapon usage is a big one, but we also have our progression through multiplayer, which is a lot tighter. It’s going to reward people as they go.”

Smith also mentioned that the multiplayer battles would be broadcast over the radio in single player missions, upping the immersion and blending both the single player campaign and the online modes.

“We’re also setting the location of all multiplayer maps in various locations around the world. During the single-player campaign, you’ll be hearing updates [via a radio show] of those battles as you’re progressing through the game.”

What is your take on the removal of the 60-player multiplayer modes? Should Insomniac rethink its strategy? Let us know in the comments below.

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Resistance 3 Won’t Be the Last and Definitely Not the Least

Jonathan Leack — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:54:51 +0000

The original Resistance was one of the first blockbuster titles on the PlayStation 3 platform, and rightfully so. Now that a third addition to the series is upon us, many have been wondering if it’ll be the last. According to Insomniac, it won’t.

Game Informer‘s latest issue reveals that the Resistance series will continue beyond the third installment. Resistance developer Insomniac revealed the following in the November issue:

“Resistance 3 is a story within the Resistance universe that can be expanded upon. Doors will be shut, but they won’t be slammed”

Some gaming developers feel obligated to end as a trilogy on the third installment. For Resistance fans this is surely great news, but the question is will the new hero Joseph Capelli live to see the fourth addition to the Resistance series? Thankfully, we’ll know soon enough as Resistance 3 releases next year.

Resistance Hero Nathan Hale Confirmed as a Casualty

Jonathan Leack — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 09:26:22 +0000

While many look toward Kratos, Solid Snake, and several Naughty Dog characters as the mascots of the PlayStation platform, Resistance‘s Nathan Hale has also gathered quite a following. Known for his courage in battling against the unrelenting Chimeran swarm, many have wondered if he will return in the sequel titled Resistance 3. Sadly, he may very well be a casualty of the swarm.

Game Informer’s November issue has revealed that Resistance hero Nathan Hale has perished. In a sad turn of events Hale was infected with the Chimeran virus and as a result was put down by none other than Joseph Capelli. Capelli will now return as the starting role of Resistance 3 and will fight to ensure that Hale didn’t die in vain.

The November issue of Game Informer is now available in stores and includes a wide-array of new Resistance 3 details.

Insomniac’s Ted Price Talks 3D & Move

Adam G — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:18:41 +0000

Sony’s GamesCom press event has been over for a little while now and the cat that Insomniac have been incessantly teasing about is very much out of the bag. Not content with just one announcement though, Insomniac decided they would hog the GamesCom limelight for a bit longer than expected with the team at North Carolina announcing Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One followed by the folks at Burbank announcing Resistance 3.

One of the focuses of this year’s GamesCom event was to drum home the practicalities and features of 3D games and of Sony’s upcoming PlayStation Move controller. But when Ted Price was asked by CVG to comment on any sort of Move or 3D support for their two newly revealed projects, the Insomniac CEO remained tight lipped. He did however have many good things to say about the technologies in general.

“Move is very cool. I played it at E3 and today I got to play Sports Champions for the first time and I didn’t want to stop playing.
“It’s very precise and it definitely gives you the kind of motions that you don’t get with any other controller because it can mimic real human motions very well.
“I experienced 3D first hand at E3 and I’ve got to tell you it makes a huge difference from my experience as a gamer. It brings the games to life; the parallax gives the games the kind of depth that I think the industry needs. It’s very, very cool.”

Sounds like Insomniac are certainly interested in experimenting with this new functionality.

Insomniac Games Talks Original Vision for Resistance

Kyle P. — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 17:51:03 +0000

What was being heralded as the best launch title for the PlayStation 3, Resistance: Fall of Man, wowed not only critics, but gamers alike. In a special Full Moon Show, the official podcast for Insomniac Games, Ted Price, Founder and CEO of Insomniac, and other senior members of the studio, talk about the team’s original vision for the game and the series, and how it drastically evolved over the years prior to release.

Originally, Resistance: Fall of Man was going to take place in a World War I era battlefield, fighting lizard-like aliens, all the while using time travel. The video, featured below, is certainly worth a view, not just to listen to the genuises at Insomniac Games speak their mind, but also to get a glimpse as to what Resistance: Fall of Man may have been.

Insomniac Still Dedicated to The PS3

Zak Islam — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 19:27:05 +0000

From the beloved Spyro the Dragon and Ratchet & Clank, to the PlayStation 3 exclusive franchise Resistance, Insomniac Games has been a firm developer for the PlayStation family of consoles for 16 years now. Gamers frequently believe Insomniac to be a part of Sony but they’ve always been an independent developer. The award-winning studio provided a strong reminder of that when they announced their partnership with Electronic Arts which will see a new franchise from them go multi-platform. If you think Insomniac has forgotten its PS3 fans due to the somewhat shocking announcement, then think again as the studio has reiterated its dedication to Sony’s console and its loyal fans.

Speaking during an interview with CVG, Insomniac boss Ted Price said that the company are still dedicated as ever to the PlayStation 3 and its loyal fans as well as stating that their new game, even though it will go multi-platform, will excite PlayStation 3 owners.

Well, clearly we still love our PS3 fans. I mean, we love the people who play Ratchet and Resistance and we’ve been having a great time communicating with them. And our dedication to PS3, Sony, Ratchet and Resistance remains as strong as ever.
I think [PS3 fans] are going to be just as excited about the new franchise that we’re creating. Because it will be on the PlayStation 3. It will give them a great piece of what Insomniac does well – which is create great entertainment experiences.
To bring this up again, our commitment to Ratchet and Resistance – which are two PlayStation exclusive franchises – will remain as strong as ever.

Like Price stated, PlayStation 3 owners may and very well should be excited about their new IP, and you wouldn’t be a true PlayStation 3 faithful if you don’t see fit to support their new and only (yes, it’s only one) franchise going multi-platform.

Insomniacs’ multi-platform game is yet to be unveiled and, unfortunately, it won’t be appearing at E3, so the “patience is a virtue” statement will undoubtedly apply to some.

Their next PlayStation 3-exclusive title is heavily pointing towards Resistance 3, ever since the infamous Resistance 3 billboard appeared last year.

To remind yourself of why Ratchet and Clank is still is one of the best games the PlayStation has to offer, check out why he’s one of our favorite mascots in our top 5 current PlayStation mascot list. Also, don’t forget to check out our Resistance 2 review.

Insomniac Games Could Be Going Multiplatform [UPDATE]

Steven Garcia — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 04:00:04 +0000

It wasn’t that long ago that Insomniac Games, the independent developer responsible for creating critically acclaimed franchises such as Spyro The Dragon, Ratchet and Clank, and the more recent Resistance series, expressed their intent on staying with Sony as an exclusive third party developer. However, whispers out of GDC seem to imply the contrary.

There’s not much to go on here, but IGN claims to have spoken with an anonymous, yet very reliable source who claims Insomniac is creating cross-platform titles for both the PS3 and Microsoft’s Xbox 360. When contacted by IGN, Ted Price, president of Insomniac Games, said only;

“[Insomniac] does not comment on rumors and speculation.”

Considering Insomniac’s past successful franchises have been PS3 exclusives, as well as that billboard for Resistance 3 we saw a while back, we can’t help but assume an entirely new multiplatform IP is the works should this rumor turn out to be true.

Since nothing has been confirmed and details are essentially non-existent, we’ll be sure to update you as soon as anything comes to light.

[UPDATE] Making good on our promise to keep you posted, we bring you a recent forum post from NeoGAF made by none other than Insomniac Games’ Community Relations Manager, James Stevenson:

Well guys, Ted has spoken so you have that.
But c’mon, didn’t we just deal with this rumor like two months ago? And a few months before that? And so on?

And that’s that. Move along, people. Show’s over, nothing to see here.

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Zavii Mega Monday Deals Lists Tempting Offers

Zak Islam — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:45:09 +0000

Zavii’s latest “Mega Monday Deals” has been posted on their online site. The retailer has listed some pretty tempting offers, including an unbeatable price for Dark Void.

The 24 hour running offers from Zavii may tempt gamers to spend a little on some of their special offer games.

The exclusive ‘Rapture Edition,’ which Zavii acquired for BioShock 2, comes in at £29.99 including some special features. Only a few weeks after release, an amazing price for Dark Void has surfaced, which will surely tempt some, coming in at £12.99.

Meanwhile, Insomniac’s Ratchet & Clank: A Crack In Time has been slapped with a £17.95 price tag. For all the offers, check out Zavii’s Mega Monday deals.

Killzone 2 Talent Plays Role in Insomniac’s Next Game

Thomas Williams — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 23:16:41 +0000

We reported last month that a Senior Producer for Guerrilla Games had left to help design the next Metal Gear console game, Metal Gear Solid Rising. Now the Killzone 2 invasion continues..and this time, the war is coming to Insomniac Games’ Next PS3 Exclusive.

Connected Consoles discovered on Aaron Butler’s Linkedin page that the former Senior Designer for Killzone 2 is working on Insomniac’s next title at Insomniac North Carolina. Aaron joined the NC team in November and is ’designing the fun.’ He also helped out recently with Spec Ops: The Line for 2K Games.

This adds even more fuel to the fire that Insomniac’s next title is none other than Resistance 3. First, we had the billboard slip-up. Next we have the ‘Insomniac common sense schedule’ that has unfolded on the PS3: Resistance Game, Ratchet and Clank Game, repeat. Another clue is that 4 of Aaron’s 5 past games have been FPS. It’s safe to assume that their next game is Resistance 3. But you know what happens when you assume…

Rumor has it that Resistance 3 will be revealed at E3 this year. PlayStation LifeStyle will be there, so you’d better believe we’ll be reporting everything that goes down at the mother of all video game conventions.

Insomniac Games Looking for a Few Good Men and Women

Thomas Williams — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:16:31 +0000

It’s no secret that Insomniac Games is already working on their next title, as the company is known for their amazing ability to pump out Triple A titles year after year, only on the PlayStation 3. Some interesting job listings have popped up their official website and you might just want to check them out.

For their North Carolina Studios, Insomniac is looking for a gameplay programmer with “Console programming experience, especially on the PS3″ and an animator who will “work on a fun AAA title with great characters!”.

For their California location, they need an FX Artist, cinematic audio specialist, and a senior gameplay programmer in networking, who has had ”Online console game experience, particularly PS3 , Xbox Live, or PC gaming a plus…” The only current-gen Insomniac title that has online play as a key factor is the Resistance Series…hmmm.

Could this hint that development is gearing into over-drive for Resistance 3? It hasn’t been officially revealed, but it was discovered last year that a Resistance 3 billboard was spotted during filming for the movie, ‘Battle: Los Angeles’ in Louisiana by an avid fan of the series. Only one problem…the movie’s release is set for early 2011, so unless this is just some synergy between the Sony divisions, could Insomniac be releasing a all-new IP in 2010 and have R3 ready for sometime in 2011?

If you look at their release schedule, it would seem another Ratchet and Clank game would make sense in 2011, but with A Crack in Time ending the current major storyline and critics complaining of the series growing ‘stale,’ Insomniac might just go back to the drawing board for the next entry in their fantastic series.

For those of you who might be interested in applying for any of the job openings, visit the Official Insomniac Games website here. With GDC and E3 coming up in the first 6 months of the year, we shouldn’t have to wait too long until we know what Insomniac Games has been working on.

Ratchet and Clank Going Mainstream

Josh Fernandes — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 23:16:19 +0000

The Ratchet & Clank Series is one of the oldest and longest running franchises for Sony. It has seen a total of nine games across the PS2, PSP, and PS3. During Insomniac’s latest podcast, the future of the seven-year-old franchise was hinted at.

Ryan Schneider, the community director for Insomniac games, had this to say:

“I think the next step for Ratchet & Clank is simply getting it out into the mainstream, which is what we’re working to do. And I think It’s been ready for that kind of exposure for a long time now.”

Nothing else was mentioned about the future of the series, and you can find the full podcast here.

Ratchet & Clank Getting a Patch in Time

Kyle P. — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 18:33:21 +0000

When Ratchet & Clank Future : A Crack in Time released last week, it was met with critical acclaim (PSLS gave it a 5/5). However, some users on the NeoGAF forums have complained of a game ruining bug. Even our very own Edit0r-In-Chief experienced this very issue shortly after his review. If you have experienced this bug, James Stevenson of Insomniac has some good news for you.

According to Stevenson, the bug is a “weird challenge mode bug that morphs your non-challenge mode game with a challenge mode.” Essentially, your game save is reverted to an earlier section of the game. He goes on to say a patch for this issue will be forthcoming. No other details were given.

Stick with PlayStation LifeStyle as we’ll keep you updated on this issue.

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