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How To Name A Video Game Studio — And Hopefully Get It Right
The decision to give something a name, whether that be your struggling rock band, your first dog, your only child, or your game development studio is no simple task. For better or worse, you might be stuck with it. More »
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Comment by n00b_pwner: Anybody have any ideas for terrible names? 67 Responses | Other threads
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e3 2009
Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack In Time Preview: Time For Change
The new Ratchet and Clank might be the most changed edition of the franchise since the multiplayer-centric Deadlocked, but that's not the comparison the developers probably want us making. More »
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Comment by jallen: Tired of the franchise, or tired of the similarity in gameplay between R&C, Goin' Commando, Up Your Arsenal and Tools... 11 Responses | Other threads
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littlebigplanet
Ratchet & Clank Coming To LittleBigPlanet?
If Insomniac's official Twitter account is anything to go by, then yes, we should soon be expecting Ratchet & Clank to be popping into the world of LittleBigPlanet for tea and biscuits. More »
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Comment by Dope boy hero - on a sabbatical.: I'm not really surprised. Next, Valkyria Chronicles plz :D 10 Responses | Other threads
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rachet & clank
What Ratchet Could Have Looked Like In "Future" And Other Neat Things
Look, I know that selling you on video game development post mortems is a tricky thing, so I'm attempting to wow you with "What If?" concept artwork from Ratchet & Clank Future. But read on! More »
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Comment by BigDragon: I wish Ratchet and Clank would go cross platform and show up on the 360. This franchise and Metal Gear... 5 Responses | Other threads
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review
Resistance 2 Review: Can't Fight This Feeling Anymore
Insomniac Games delivers the second Resistance just two years after the PlayStation 3 launched with the original, armed with a full clip of marketable bullet points. More »
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Comment by OtisElevator: After reading all of the HATED comments, I'm confused why it has "Perfect Pacing". 13 Responses | Other threads
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insomniac games
Resistance 2 Takes 420 Hours To Complete*
* And by complete, we mean complete complete. Sony says — and you may already have heard this figure tossed around — that there's some 420 hours worth of play time in Resistance 2 required to unlock everything. More »
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Comment by Blue Wizard 422: I've spent that amount of time in Morrowind. To compare that to an FPS is damn impressive. 6 Responses | Other threads
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playstation 3
Resistance 2 Beta Spreads Its Wings
Check your e-mail inboxes, kids, and don't forget to scour those spam filters because the Resistance 2 beta is welcoming new members. A handful of us at Kotaku Towers received beta invites today along with a number of our lovely tipsters. Some hardcore Resistance fans have already been playing the thing for a week, so we'd advise staying out of their way. Let us know if you got in.
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Comment by VinceNotVance: Woo! Got my email today! I'm excited; my first beta. Definitely makes up for not getting into the "LittleBigPlanet" one...almost. 4 Responses | Other threads
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playstation 3
Resistance 2 Ads Are HUGE In LA
Whether its our wildfires, our breast implants or our hovering clouds of carcinogenic smog, we like things to be huge in Los Angeles. Take our ads, for example. G4 snapped a handful of shots of the new Resistance 2 ads currently draped over a Wilshire Boulevard office building, terrorizing those sitting in traffic — always with the traffic! — with a giant Chimeran Leviathan. Scary! Hopefully the boys and girls at Insomniac have had a chance to drive down from lovely Burbank to peep it. More »
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Comment by bluespecv: looks great ... nice ad . too bad the game isn't all that great !!! . 10 Responses | Other threads
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Resistance 2 Brings MMO Sensibilities to the World of Shooter Coop
Resistance 2 offers gamers a suite of experiences, a collection of modes that alone feel almost like stand-alone titles, but together compliment each other in a way that gives the shooter some major staying power.
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Comment by Ad-hominem: It's rather depressing. This, and LBP will be the greatest games of all time, and I failed to get into the... 5 Responses | Other threads
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Resistence 2 Gets Limited Edition Collector's Edition
Resistance 2 is getting a limited edition collector's edition, Sony announced today. It includes a Chimeran Hybrid action figure created by DC Unlimited, a Resistance 2 art book, an in-game HVAP Wraith multiplayer weapon skin and a copy of Resistance 2 with fan-selected special edition cover artwork. There's also a DVD that's packed with a buncha stuff. Read all about it in the press release after the jump. More »
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Comment by tylerstyle: About 10$ more? Worth considering!! One can never have enough dolls. Errrr Action Figures!! 4 Responses | Other threads
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Games Convention 2008
Resistance 2 Goes Berserk
Insomniac Games' Ryan Schneider walked us through an extremely informative PowerPoint presentation on the developer's next game Resistance 2 at the Leipzig Games Convention. While we had foreknowledge of the majority of what Mr. Schneider talked about at the Con — 60-person multiplayer, 8-player coop, Resistance 2's campaign storyline and its focus on bigger, badder battles — he also touched on some of the first-person shooter's finer details. A deep-dive, if we're going for hip PowerPoint lingo. More »
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Comment by fenderfuel08: I'm still trying to figure this game out. I love Insomniac and their Ratchet and clank games but everything I've... 1 Responses | Other threads
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playstation 3
Resistance 2 Beta Goes Live... Are You In?
Check your e-mails, kids, as those with access to the multiplayer beta for Insomniac Games' Resistance 2 are playing the game right now. They're enjoying 60-person competitive multiplayer and/or/possibly even 8-player coop in a work-in-progress version of R2, something they'll be doing for the next few weeks. More »
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Comment by ThePeacemaker02: I may have to sign up for Qore, I didn't think the beta was going to be out so soon.... 1 Responses | Other threads
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Insomniac: There Are Many Ways to Get Into Resistance 2 Beta
Turns out that "exclusive to Qore" means not so exclusive to Qore. More »
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Comment by Awoken: so let me get this straight - the article was about terraform? I know it's late but after reading the... more » | Other threads
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playstation 3
Resistance 2 Trailer Leaks, Is Spooky
Eurogamer.tv got their hands on, uploaded, then pulled some previously unseen footage of Insomniac Games' Resistance 2. Like all things leaked, it's made the rounds, with a YouTube version of the PlayStation 3 game's trailer still available for curiosity seekers. The trailer, which opts for spooky narration in lieu of gameplay, may hint at the sequel's plot. More »
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Comment by Murmaider: @ManjiKengo: Have a great 4th of July! I know I will. :) more » | Other threads
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gamepro
Resistance 2 Beta Keys, "Colossal" Secret In Next Gamepro
Want to get into the Resistance 2 beta? One place to start is the next issue of Gamepro magazine which, in addition to having a little Resistance 2 wingding, is also the home to some beta access keys. They're not just giving them away, unfortunately. You just have a chance to win one. How many are they handing? Not sure. We're guessing at least 60. But that's just a guess. More »
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Comment by gencid: My bet on "colossal" is one of these: 1. Multiplayer game only. 2. Online sale only. 3. Playable on remote play. 4. Neither. more » | Other threads
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resistance: fall of man
Get Your Own Resistance Chimera Skull
Got at least 2500 bones to drop on the centerpiece of a lifetime? If Resistance: Fall of Man is your thing, you'll definitely want this authentic Chimera skull prop—used in the filming of the Resistance TV spot—to help complete your collection of things that will scare the bejeezus out of visitors and house guests. It's super pricey, with the auction house expecting it to sell in the $3000 range, and will most likely be snapped up by Ted Price from Insomniac Games anyway, but it's still fun to imagine this resting menacingly by your PlayStation 3. More »
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Comment by Komrade Kayce - Hero of Soviet Kotaku: @B33: Thats okay. I can see with my Mario avatar where you thought I was going with the 'Killed it', especially... more » | Other threads
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playstation 3
How Resistance: Fall of Man Makes Home Really, Really Cool
While Home for the PlayStation 3 may have generated plenty of buzz for Sony at last year's Game Developers Conference, its late arrival and the setting in of reality may have made it put a damper on the hype surrounding the service. We've had our doubts that Home may ultimately be nothing more than a prettier Second Life, a glorified 3D chat room, one that only makes getting to the games we actually want to play a bit of a chore. But we've recently learned some very interesting things about how three first-party published games will take advantage of Home's features that have us very excited. More »
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Comment by Kovitlac: Wow, that's the only PS3 game that looks somewhat interesting to me! more » | Other threads
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Resistance 2 Artwork Is Probably Spoiler-Filled, Pretty
You may have already seen some of the Insomniac Games art department's chops in the Resistance 2 issue of Game Informer magazine as well as a bunch of screen shots of the PlayStation 3 shooter, but the artwork is worth basking in. One warning though—once you go beyond the thumbnails in the gallery below, you may be walking directly into spoiler territory. Some of the preliminary art smacks of big boss battle stuff, a focus of Resistance 2. Still, it's gorgeous stuff and your eyes will thank you for it. More » -
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Insomniac Announces Nocturnal Initiative, Gives Away Source Code
Last summer, the gang at Insomniac Games pulled back the curtain on PlayStation 3 R&D, attempting to the light the way of the dark and dangerous development path. It was a classy move, aimed at helping other, less fortunate developers. Today, they've one-upped themselves, announcing the Insomniac Games Nocturnal Initiative. No, it's not an exciting PlayStation Network title or the beginnings of a new franchise. This is the Game Developers Conference, after all, and the announcement is aimed squarely at software developers. More »
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Comment by Dukeman330: So... will the games that come from this initiative be "nocturnal emissions", then? more » | Other threads
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playstation 3
Resistance 2 Screens Incoming, Hold Onto Your Socks
We're not responsible for your footwear being blown off, but for those who didn't get a copy of the latest Game Informer, which revealed Resistance 2, seven in-game, high-res screens of the Insomniac Games shooter await you. Two things we've learned from finally getting our eyeballs on these are that Insomniac will not be trumped by anyone when it comes to making the PS3 perform and that, despite our cynicism, we're still cool with glowing eyed aliens and giant tanks with legs. We're also amazingly cool with glowing eyed giant tanks with legs. Graphics go a long way in helping us forgive. More »
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Comment by rexor0717: How could anyone be bored with the first Resistance? It was a great game, not spectacular, but the online is... more » | Other threads
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Game Informer Reveals Resistance 2
NeoGAFfer Wollan received the latest issue of Game Informer magazine today, and breathlessly rushed to his computer to transcribe details about the cover story - Insomniac's Resistance 2, the follow up to one of the PlayStation 3's biggest hits (and only really good launch title) Resistance: Fall of Man. Highlights include two story modes, one for single player and one for either split-screen local play or 8 player co-op. Also of note is the introduction of character classes, with players being able to choose from a tank, a specialist, or a medic for multiplayer goodness. Speaking of multiplayer, the game will support up to 60 players online, with players forming up in 4-8 man squads in the lobbies with different objectives during the match to help keep things from devolving into giant free-for-alls. Other details include limited randomized geometry within levels to keep things fresh, graphics and performance that tap more PS3 power than ever before, and much, much more. More »
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By Mike FaheyComment by kneehighspy: resistance was decent for my first ps3 purchase, i never finished it after having to start over once after my... more » | Other threads
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Rumor: Ratchet & Clank Size Matters To Get PS2 Upgrade
It looks like High Impact Games' portable take on the Ratchet & Clank series may be the latest PSP game to get a PlayStation 2 port. A listing for Ratchet & Clank Size Matters for the PS2 was uncovered by the eagle eyed staff at Joystiq today, one which points to the game shipping for the console February of next year. It's listed at $29.99, ten dollars cheaper than the PSP original. More » -
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Resistance Patch Arrives, Adds Full DualShock 3 Fun
The latest patch for Insomniac Games' Resistance: Fall of Man hits today, bringing with a host of new features. Included in "Patch 6" is rumble via the still unreleased DualShock 3 for both single and multiplayer games. Also new is the ability to take screen shots with a USB keyboard, with snaps saved to the Cross Media Bar's photo section. Password protected custom game options have also been added. In addition, there's a ton of new features that will probably only appeal to longtime online players, plus the usual bug fixes and balance changes. More » -
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Ratchet & Clank Future Undelayed
After hearing news of a one-week delay that would cause Insomniac Games to ship its first retail release later than promised, I was crushed. Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction was a shining beacon of awesome on a PlayStation 3 release list that left me cold, searching in the darkness for something original, exclusive, platform-filled and fun. Fortunately, for those of us deeply impacted by having to wait an extra seven days for the next-gen Ratchet & Clank, it looks like it will indeed make its original street date in North America. The PlayStation.blog brings good word of speedy manufacturing and early shipment of the game, surely a product of divine intervention. More »
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Comment by Evil J: I'm not a platformer fan. Never played any R&C game because... I don't like platformers. I may be buying this... more » | Other threads
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shock the lombax
Region Free DualShock 3 Supports Ratchet & Clank Future Day One
This afternoon, I cruised on up to the Insomniac Games office for a last minute look at Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction for the PLAYSTATION 3. Having missed out on the game's DualShock 3 support in the Tokyo Game Show demo and well aware (read: right pissed) at the release "lag" that meant most North Americans won't have access to the PS3's rumbling afterthought, I was curious about support for the "ShockAxis" for the domestic release. Short answer? It's looking good.
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Comment by VivianaAntion: @Anemone: Comment on Region Free DualShock 3 Supports Ratchet null more » | Other threads
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10-4 good buddy
Ratchet & Clank Future Demo Due October 4th
We now know the date of "the future." It's when Insomniac Games' Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction will be released in demo form via the PlayStation Network. According to IGN, we'll all be wearing silver jumpsuits, issuing commands to our personal sex robots and tossing back food pills while playing the PLAYSTATION 3 demo of Ratchet & Clank Future on October 4th, 2007. The demo will feature a playable version of the game's first level, the city of Metropolis, and, I presume, redefine awesome. More »
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Comment by Hiroken: I have had a PS2 since launch in 2000 but never played any of the R&C games because I'm not... more » | Other threads
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Comment by asj: This is a definite buy for me, and I'm almost 40 and married. I borrowed God of War 2 and... more » | Other threads
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happy birthday to me
Ratchet & Clank Future Release Date Revealed
Today's Insomniac Games podcast reveals the final, formal, set-in-stone release date for the PLAYSTATION 3 platformer Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction will be October 23rd. Awesome. That's a nice little birthday present for yours truly. The Full Moon Show was also kind enough to remind its listeners that tomorrow morning will be chock full of Ratchet & Clank Future news, as an embargo lifts at 9 AM EST on Friday. Make sure to stop by for our coverage. More »
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Comment by bobtheduck: No one has said "Delay" at all? October... that's freaking good... Now I have to beat Up your arsenal to prepare... more » | Other threads
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Insomniac Opens R&D Site To Developers
There's little doubt that we should be pinning medals on the lapels of every Insomniac Games employee for the awesome Resistance: Fall of Man and the totally awesome Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction—although, I'm sure the giant checks are commendation enough. But the Burbank boys should be lauded for their newest online endeavor, the Insomniac Research and Development archive which went live today. More »
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Comment by L_K_M: @Toasticus: There's a lot of sharing between developers of competing companies anyway. It's awesome that Insomniac decided to open up... more » | Other threads
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how appropriate
Ratchet & Clank Future Demo Due In "The Future"
Game Informer writes that they've confirmed with Sony that both Heavenly Sword and Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction will be coming to the PlayStation Store in the "near future." With Heavenly Sword a lock for European and North American PLAYSTATION 3 owners, we highly doubt that Insomniac Games' totally awesome action adventure is going to hit the same day. The Store would simply collapse from the distribution of all the awesome sauce. More »
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Comment by coalhalo: @Maldron: Keep playing the rest of the R&C series, and you'll understand how it evolved into one of the best.... more » | Other threads
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vs mode
Wilson Vs. McWhertor On Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction
When Mark Wilson and I had conflicting E3 impressions on Insomniac Games' Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction, we decided to hash it out online. What we hoped to resolve, through vague impressions, was exactly how awesome the PLAYSTATION 3 sequel was. Totally awesome? Certifiably awesome? Better than an Awesome Blossom? In our first e-mail exchange, in which we ultimately agree on exactly the same thing, Mark and I do our best to express how unquestionably awesome the game will be, based on our E3 reactions, when it ships later this year. More »
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Comment by krokus: @Joel Johnson: It's even better with the McWhertor: Ward McWhertor. Trade that scruff in for a pipe and... more » | Other threads
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the price is wrong, bob
Ted Price: PS3 Is The Media's "Whipping Boy"
Insomniac Games CEO and helluva nice guy Ted Price told GameDaily that he believes the PLAYSTATION 3 has become a "whipping boy" for the media, theorizing that "I think everyone just wants to fill it full of arrows because Sony's had some pretty amazing success over the years. And it's easy to overlook that it's been, I think, the fastest selling PlayStation console." Well, that may be, Ted, as I don't have my sales figures handy, but I think that assumption overlooks a number of other important factors. (Five hundred and ninety-nine dollars, obviously.) More »
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Comment by shaunomacx@onelastcontinue.com: @Action-Bastard: yes i own both as i got my 360 in 2005 and the wii in 2006. added together they... more » | Other threads
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human resources dept.
Insomniac Games, A Great Place To Work
Insomniac Games announced today that they have been awarded a top ten spot (number 8) in the annual list of "Best Companies to Work for in America." I'm sure many of you follow the Society for Human Resource Management's annual awards that recognize small and medium sized businesses, and this will seem like old news, but this will represent the third consecutive top ten placement for the developer of the Ratchet & Clank series and Resistance: Fall of Man. That's right! ThreepeatTM! More »
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Comment by TheGreenMan: I think also one of the main reasons why Insomniac is high on this list is that they pay most... more » | Other threads
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Gallery: Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction
Sony squeezed out a few more screens of the upcoming PLAYSTATION 3 action-adventure Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction today, meaning a mini-gallery of now-gen goodness for you to snack upon. The setting and shots may look familiar, but they're still at least 75% new. For those of you in a media blackout or without the lovely teaser trailer from the PlayStation Store, make sure you take a look. This is looking like more than a worthy successor to Resistance: Fall of Man. More »
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Comment by topbravo: I think i filled the cup... And i can only imagine how RFOM 2 will look. Even better then this.... more » | Other threads
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Insomniac Includes Paralyzed Boy In R&C Game
Insomniac Games is making a guest appearance on next week's episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, IGN reports. More » -
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Comment by Runna: @CrazzyMan: All of those games are snoozer to me. All of them and dare not lie. GTA4- boring sand box... more » | Other threads
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Comment by Sanguis_Malus: I don't give a fuck, good game though, Resistance ! more » | Other threads
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ps3
Insomniac Exec Praises PS3, Downplays "Wii Fad"
In the latest "blarg" from the Insomniac Games chief creative officer, Brian Hastings explains why he thinks Sony's PLAYSTATION 3 is the one to beat. And why it will ultimately outsell Nintendo's Wii.
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Comment by Hellmark: As someone with a Wii, I have to say, that I don't think it is a fad. I've been gaming... more » | Other threads
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Resistance Updates Now Available
New game types! New game options! New spectator mode! New death tally corrections when a player dies by drowning! It's finally here. Insomniac Games has released the game expanding update for Resistance: Fall of Man officially announced earlier this month and online PLAYSTATION 3 deathmatchers will want to download this puppy ASAP. Simply go to Multiplayer > Online Game and you'll be prompted to download the update then restart the game. Took me about four minutes. More »
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