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Uncharted 4: The Last of Us – Starring Jak and Daxter

Michael Futter — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:00:08 +0000

What do Naughty Dog’s Crash Bandicoot, Jak and Daxter and Uncharted franchises have in common? Naughty Dog stepped away, despite fans clamoring for more.

I hear you. We don’t know that Naughty Dog is moving on from the Uncharted series. It’s true, we don’t. However, given that they are starting to pass the reigns over to Sony Bend (Uncharted: Golden Abyss), it’s not too much of a stretch to speculate that the studio is getting ready to move on.

More credence was given during a recent interview with Game Informer. Naughty Dog co-President Evan Wells detailed that a new Jak and Daxter was under strong consideration, but ultimately passed up, in favor of The Last of Us, their upcoming not-zombie survival game. The team that would have handled a Jak and Daxter reboot? The crack team of commandos in charge of the Uncharted series.

“Even if we felt like we’re going to give the fans another Jak and Daxter, we felt we weren’t going to give them the game that they wanted. We would end up limiting the direction that the company had this passion for while simultaneously not creating the game that fans wanted. We just realised we were going to just do everybody a disservice. So at that point, the conversations started to move in a new direction.”

“I guess there’s a possibility the Uncharted team could move on to Jak and Daxter. It’s still up in the air, but I wouldn’t think that’s going to happen because I think we’d run into all of the same problems with that team that we did with this team.”

Rather than revisit old IPs and possibly disappoint the fans, Naughty Dog is taking their next big step with The Last of Us.

So, there you have it, folks. If you want to play more Jak and Daxter, you’ll have to play old Jak and Daxter when the HD collection (compiling the first three games in the series) arrives on the Playstation 3 tomorrow.

[source: Game Informer]

Uncharted Blood Lines Fan Film Released as Tribute to 3 Part Naughty Dog Series

Brandon Fenty — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:00:15 +0000

The amount of creativity that video game fans have always manages to impress me. While Hollywood manages to butcher a good game’s plot, fans manage to make it more awesome by staying true to the source.

Uncharted is one of the most cinematic franchises in the video game world. The stellar motion capture and top-notch acting make for a game that stands above others in terms of story and character. With such a rich world, it makes sense for fans to make a film based on it; luckily, brettsk8 has.

Fans of the series will recognize a lot of the mechanics (random spawning bad guys?), and the film is witty, with plenty of action. Check it out below, and also check out brettsk8′s YouTube channel for more awesome vids.

Naughty Dog Says “The Last of Us” is More Than Just Another Zombie Game

Rick Givens — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 20:00:22 +0000

A couple of days ago, Game Informer revealed the cover for their March issue featuring The Last of Us.

The Uncharted series, first teased us with The Last of Us at the November 2011 Spike Video Game Awards. The game will be a single player, third person, horror survival game. The title is set in a post-apocalyptic Earth across several U.S. cities. Survivors Joel and 14-year-old Ellie must kill and scavenge in order to survive in a world that has been decimated by a killer strain of fungus. Standing in their way are the other survivors and monsters that were once human, but have sense succumbed to the infection, now transformed into horrific zombie-like creatures.

More zombies? Yeap. Some (I) would say the zombie genre is overdone and needs to finally die. We’ve been up to our asses in the undead for the past several years in everything from video games, to TV and even Christmas gifts. Naughty Dog is promising something different, though, and the survival aspect of the game might make an interesting departure from wasting wave after wave of undead. The graphics, so far, look top notch; time will tell, but the hype is already building.

There is a little bit of science behind the game, inspired in part by the BBC documentary Planet Earth, which talked about the Cordyceps fungus. A particularly nasty strain infects insects, notably ants, and replaces the host tissue with its own. End result: the host ends up growing something that looks like a baseball bat out of its head, goes crazy, climbs up to a high spot, and explodes, spreading spores all over the place. Nasty as hell, but don’t worry, the fungus is not harmful to humans.

While that is pretty much all of the background we know for now, it’s possible the game will tie in with the Uncharted series somehow. An Easter Egg (the game kind, not the big ass rabbit kind) was spotted in Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception in the form of a newspaper with a headline related to The Last of Us story. Of course, actual tie-ins are not confirmed at this point, and it will likely have little bearing on the gameplay experience in either game, but it is neat, nonetheless.

Updated information will be available on Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us page. In the meantime, we’ve all of the available videos and compiled them for you here. I also dug up the BBC clip showing the fungus in action. Enjoy your lunch.

Via [Game Informer]

Uncharted 3 MP Developer Diary Lets You Punch Enemies In The Nuts

Chris Carlson — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 02:18:02 +0000

If there’s one thing gamers love to do in multiplayer matches, it’s humiliating their opponent. If you plan on playing multiplayer in Uncharted 3, I hope you have balls of steel because you’re going to need them.

In the latest developer diary for Uncharted 3, game designer Robert Cogburn explains how the melee system works and how you have the ability to punch an enemy in the sack while you run and gun. The video is rather entertaining, check it out!!

Uncharted 3 launches on November 1st, exclusively for PS3.

New Uncharted 3 Video Highlights ‘Play, Create, Share’

Garrett Hartman — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 19:30:00 +0000

The latest video by Naughty-Dog explains how the phrase ‘Play, Create, Share’ applies to Uncharted 3: Drakes Deception multiplayer.

Among the features include taunting, customizing characters (including clothing and voice options) and creating a personal emblum. During multiplayer if you are dominating, your emblum will appear in game. At level 10, players can unlock Drake.

Check out the video to get a more detailed picture.

Uncharted 3 releases November 1st.

Five O’Clock Fan Art: Uncharted 2: Drake’s Fortune

Dylan Duarte — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:15 +0000

Uncharted fans, rejoice! The Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception launch trailer has, well, launched. In even better news, Harrison Ford seems to like the game.

Five O’Clock Fan Art is perfect for wrapping up the work day. You don’t want to think anymore, you just want to look at awesome things. And there’s nothing more awesome than a well crafted piece of videogame fan art. If you don’t agree, what the hell are you doing at a gaming blog?

Matelandia is the artist behind today’s piece. Matelandia is also a land where you can find a mate.

New PlayStation Advertisement “Michael” Is Brilliant

Aaron Alexander — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 14:05:26 +0000

Ever wondered what Cole from Infamous, or Nathan Drake from Uncharted would get up to when you’re not controlling them? Well nothing, they don’t exist.

If they did however, it would probably go a little something like this;

To Michael! To Michael! To Michael!

New Video Game Releases: 9/5 – 9/11

Garrett Hartman — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 17:37:58 +0000

The first full release week of September blows off doors with a well-rounded and potent number of key new releases.

Dead Island is the HUGE multiplatform release this week debuting on the Xbox 360, PC and PS3. Featuring Zombies in an open world island setting, Dead Island will include multiplayer and RPG elements – sounds like a winner to me.

Insomniac launches Resistance 3 for the PS3. After taking the unusual step of offing series protagonist Nathan Hale in part 2, R3 takes an even bleaker look at alternative timeline history. Not only have the Chimera conquered North America, but it’s up to infected super soldier Joseph Capelli who had been in hiding until Chimera specialist Dr. Fyodor Malikov contacts him about a possible Chimeran cure. A cross-country FPS adventure that should make PS3 owners proud.

Driver: San Francisco races to retail with hopes of bringing the series back to its early successful roots. Main character Tanner discovers he has an ability to “shift” into another person’s body – retaining his persona but, to everyone else, looking and sounding exactly the same as the person he has shifted into. Sure it sounds hokey but it just might be the right thing to get the series back on track.

Space Marines, third-person shooter, chainsaw weapons, grotesque inhuman enemies and over-sized armor suits – no, I’m not talking about Gears of War 3 but Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine. Sure it has many similarities to Epic’s #1 franchise, but more than enough differences and exciting gameplay to stand on its own, plus it will release on the Xbox 360, Ps3 and PC. Besides, it should make for a great appetizer for the Gears 3 feast later this month.

Those who love JRPGs and have enjoyed the Disgaea series will no doubt be happy with Disgaea 4: A Promise Forgotten for the PS3. Expect more of the series trademark style and humor combined with online connectivity.

Other notable releases include Bloodrayne betrayal and the Uncharted and Uncharted 2 Daulpack for the PS3,Rise of Nightmares for Xbox Kinect,Tiger woods PGA tour 12 The Masters finally for the PC and Starfox 64 3D for the 3DS.

Pick of the Week: I do have to stress that Dead Island looks amazing and if I had to pick a multiplat it would easily win hands down. But as one of the rare gamers who owns all of the main systems, I’d be remiss not to pick Resistance 3. The game looks great and Insomniac Games has never once disappointed. Chimera, expect to get your six-eyed ass kicked for a good part of the next few weeks on my PS3 – Resistance 3

PlayStation 3

BloodRayne: Betrayal (PSN)
Dead Island
Disgaea 4: A Promise Unforgotten
Driver: San Francisco
Resistance 3
Rock of Ages (PSN)
Rugby World Cup 2011
Skydrift
Uncharted & Uncharted 2 Dualpack
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine

Xbox 360

Dead Island
Driver: San Francisco
Leedmees (XBLA)
Rise of Nightmares (Kinect)
Rugby World Cup 2011
Skydrift
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine

Wii

NADA

Air Conflicts: Secret Wars
Dead Island
Might & Magic Heroes VI
Rock of Ages
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine

3DS

Brunswick Pro Bowling
Driver: Renegade
Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection
Star Fox 64 3D

1001 Touch Games
Hollywood Files: Deadly Intrigues
Puzzle Rocks

PSP

NADA

Uncharted Collection Bundle Confirmed with Release Date and Extras

Garrett Hartman — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:02:31 +0000

This morning the Uncharted Collection was outed on Best Buy’s website and later taken down. Later in the day, a Sony spokesperson confirmed the collection and gave a firm release date of July 22nd. The Uncharted Collection will include both Drake’s Fortune, Among Thieves and include a dynamic theme and avatar for Uncharted 3: Drake’s deception. Isn’t that special.

July 22nd will also see the release of the Resistance Dual Pack, which includes the first two entries of the series and an exclusive skin for Resistance 3, and the Ratchet & Clack Bundle. All of which will be priced at $39.99

Source

E3 2011: Uncharted 3 Trailer Makes You Feel Happy In Strange Places

Murray Hibble — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 08:42:56 +0000

As those of you who’ve played either of the previous Uncharted games know, Australian developers Naughty Dog know how to mix tight gameplay, platforming, likable characters and humourous dialogue. Here at Ripten, we love the series with Patrick Steen in 2007 giving the first game a 9.4 and two years later Chad Lakkis gave the sequel a 9.5.

Boasting a new and improved co-op experience, a Naughty Dog unique take on Multiplayer and that epic singleplayer campaign, this is a game that should be high on the lists of all PS3 owners. Speaking of boasting, it wasn’t long ago that Naughty Dog compared Uncharted 3′s performance to a Formula 1 car. Check back with RipTen as the release date gets closer for all the news and information we can get our hands on. To keep your appetite whetted, check out this E3 teaser-trailer.

Uncharted 3 is due out on PS3 on November 1, 2011. The demo will hit PSN on June 28 for Playstation Plus subscribers as well as those with a beta-key pass (comes with new copies of inFAMOUS 2) and July 5 for everyone else.

Playstation NGP (Vita) Software, Hardware, and Games Previewed!

Matthew Sims — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 19:44:00 +0000

Sony just lifted an embargo on Pre-E3 content meaning that anyone with some info on the NGP (Vita) can now post it all over the glorious internet. The biggest confirmation is that the new Uncharted title will be titled Golden Abyss. We can add that to the list of stuff that we told you was going to happen. With the Uncharted title confirmed, it might be a safe bet to say that the new system will be called “Vita.”

Practically everything related to the new system has gone live, including the list of launch games for the NGP. We know all of this courtesy of the fine journalists over at VG247.

Uncharted: Golden Abyss: Developed by Bend Studios, the game will contain the same sort of adventures and action you are used to with the series, as well as the intoduction of touch and tilt controls.
- wipEout 2084: The game is set during the birth of “anti-gravity racing” and features a near-future environmentsand the ability to play against PS3 racers on WipEout HD Fury.
- Little Deviants: This title contains a series of “madcap adventures” which will utlize NGP’s rear touch pad, touch screen, the motion sensor, and both the front and rear cameras. It contains augmented reality elements and makes use of the handheld’s microphone.
- Reality Fighters: An augmented reality fighting game in which you capture yourself using the NGP camera andgo up against other fighters around the world.
- Super Stardust Delta: The game uses the dual analog sticks, plus the touch screen and motion sensing controls.
- Sound Shapes (working title): Play, compose and share with other NGP users with this “side-scrolling platformer.” In it, you will create music with your actions using the touch screen and share them with the PSN community.
- Hustle Kings: Like the PSN version, only handhled and makes use of precision controls via the touch screen and rear touch pad.
- Everybody’s Golf: ClapHanz has added touch and tilt controls to the game of golf which also includes online multiplayer.
- Resistance Retribution: Since you will be also to play your PSP games from the PlayStation Store on NGP, start with James Grayson’s voyage across Europe which makes use of the NGP’s dual analog sticks.

As far as limiting factors like battery life go, we don’t really know yet. Sony isn’t so keen on revealing what will probably be a downside of the portable. The screen is a 5″ OLED screen, but doesn’t make the system overly large or cumbersome.
The two sticks on the sides of the screen reportedly feel similar to the PS3 and take a very limited time to adjust to. The back panel is described as being smooth and fluid; sitting unnoticed unless you are actually using it. The system will also be backwards compatible with PSP games, so that’s a huge plus that could lead to more early adopters.
That’s about all we know, but we’ll be sure to deliver more info when Ripten is at E3 2011 next week.

Is “Uncharted: Golden Abyss” Coming to the “Playstation Vita” (NGP)?

Bryce Wilson — Sun, 29 May 2011 13:51:28 +0000

A trusted source has told RipTen that the previously titled Sony Next Generation Portable (NGP) is now in fact called the Playstation Vita (PSV), and everyone’s favorite Sony exclusive adventure franchise will be making a splash on the next generation handheld.

Whilst the details are relatively shallow right now, this source has confirmed that Vita and Golden Abyss are in fact real names which will be announced soon, possibly at or prior to E3 2011. I have a good feeling that we will find out for certain during Sony’s E3 Press Extravaganza.

RipTen will have full coverage of the events at E3 2011 plus plenty more on the developing NGP/PSV situation, so stay tuned.

Are You Ready?

Let me know what you think on Twitter – @DrjftGaming.

Limited Edition Call of Duty Black Ops PS3 Bundle Coming Soon

Matthew Sims — Wed, 25 May 2011 17:44:58 +0000

Well Call of Duty Black Ops is finally getting bundled with a game console. I can’t say that I didn’t see this coming, but I was almost sure that it would have been a 360 bundle. It isn’t a secret that Treyarch dropped the ball with the PS3 version, giving gamers a bad port of the Xbox 360 version. The game was so broken from the onset that many gamers signed a petition to get a refund.

The game is reportedly better after a dizzying number of patches and is apparently now playable. I’m sure this led Sony to capitalize and make a bundle deal. The bundle consists of a 160GB system, a copy of Black Ops, and what I’m assuming is a token for the First Strike content pack. Anyway, here’s what they had to say about the bundle:

“The choice to bundle Call of Duty: Black Ops and the First Strike Content Pack with the PlayStation 3 is perfect for anyone looking to bring home an incredible entertainment experience, that delivers endless hours of excitement through the games epic single player campaign, hugely popular multiplayer on PlayStation Network, or our fan favorite co-op Zombies mode,” said Mark Lamia, Studio Head of Treyarch. “And for those with 3D enabled televisions, the game’s Campaign, Multiplayer and Zombies experiences are seamlessly set up for stereoscopic 3D on the PS3 right out of the box.”

This could sell some more units, or this could simply be a waste of time for Sony. If people weren’t swayed by the Uncharted/Killzone bundle, I can’t imagine that they would really be tempted by this. But, I’ve been wrong before.

For those interested, the bundle hits store shelves May 31st.

Do you think the bundle is worth it? Send me a tweet @Invadersims or drop me a line at Matt@Ripten.com and let me know! You could be in an article.

New Titles For PlayStation 3′s “Greatest Hits” Lineup

Aaron Alexander — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 16:33:36 +0000

Sony Computer Entertainment America have announced 5 new titles that will be joining the “Greatest Hits” lineup. The titles are as follows;

God of War® III
Heavy Rain
ModNation™ Racers
UFC® Undisputed™ 2010
UNCHARTED 2: Among Thieves™ – GAME OF THE YEAR EDITION

These new additions will be available in major retailers in the United States and Canada for $29.99, and for that price these games are well worth the price of admission. Get out there and start buying games!

Let us know what you think of the newest Greatest Hits titles below, or let me know directly via Twitter – @iamaaronalex

PlayStation NGP (PSP2) To Get Uncharted, Killzone, Resistance Among Others

Garrett Hartman — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 08:09:10 +0000

The PSP2 (NGP) has been announced and so have a number of familiar names – including the ever popular Uncharted. Games shown demoed or revealed so far at the PlayStation Meeting 2011 in Tokyo include handheld versions of Uncharted, Killzone, WipeOut, Resistance, LittleBigPlanet, Hot Shots Golf, Hustle Kings and Monster Hunter.

It was not made clear whether these are new games or ports of existing PS3 titles

In other great news – PSP digital download titles will be compatible with the NGP.

Walberg Claims He is Nathan Drake, also Confirms Pesci, De Niro

Garrett Hartman — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 05:23:30 +0000

Drake’s Deception? Walberg claims he is Nathan Drake and confirms Joe Pesci and Robert Deniro.

In an interview with Moviehole, Mark Walhberg answered questions about the Uncharted Movie:

“David O. Russell is writing right now and hopes to direct,” said Wahlberg. “It’s myself, Joe Pesci and Robert De Niro.”

Recent deceptive reports claimed Wahlberg might not be the only option for Drake’s role and the Pesci and Deniro’s involvement in the project was speculation.

Sorry Nathan Fillion fans, It seems Marky Mark is likely Nathan Drake.

Uncharted Movie Details Debunked?

Dylan Duarte — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 08:17:57 +0000

It was announced not too long ago that Mark Wahlberg would play Nathan Drake in David O. Russell’s film adaptation of Uncharted, and that the movie would involve Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci as Nate’s father and uncle, straying pretty far from the source material. Well according to Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception director Justin Richmond, none of this is for certain.

Talking to Joystiq, Richmond told them that Russell himself denied the reports that Drake’s family was going to be involved, even though that report stemmed from a quote from Russell himself in the Los Angeles Times:

“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…”

Russell told Joystiq “I don’t know what these guys are talking about,” which is weird, because he might be the guy he’s referring to. Did the LA Times misquote him?

Richmond then explains that Wahlberg is far from cast in the role, but again, Wahlberg made his casting seem incredibly likely, not to mention his relationship with Russell.

Clearly there are two conflicting reports here and it’s possible that David O. Russell needs medical attention. We’ll keep you updated as things clear up.

Joystiq via Slashfilm

Naughty Dog: “We Have No Limits” On The PS3

Dave Oshry — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 18:35:01 +0000

RipTen was lucky enough to catch up with Naughty Dog at the 2010 VGAs – not surprisingly, they made some bold statements about what it’s like to be a PS3 exclusive developer.

Now, while it’s obvious that as a subsidiary of Sony, Naughty Dog would only have good things to say about the system for which they produce games exclusively – these guys (and gal) truly believe that they and the PS3 – are second to none.

Can Uncharted 3 live up to all the hype? Will it push the PS3 farther than any game has before? Naughty Dog seems to think so – in fact they have no doubts. Quite frankly, judging from what we’ve seen so far – I don’t think I doubt them either.

However, when I ask the team what it’s like being a PS3 exclusive developer – Co-President Christophe Balestra makes a very bold statement about developing on the platform.

Check out what they had to say when they stopped by to talk to us on the red carpet:

No limits? A bold statement indeed.

Only time will tell if Naughty Dog and Uncharted 3 will be able to reach the bar they’ve set so high for themselves – however, one thing is certain . . . they are not lacking confidence.

Check out the in-engine trailer we saw that night as well as brand new screens and direct feed gameplay footage that we posted just yesterday.

Oh, and in case you forgot – Uncharted 3 is set to hit stores on 11.1.11 (November 1st, 2011)

Want to ask me more about Naughty Dog or Uncharted 3? Want to know what goes on behind the scenes at the VGAs? Send an email to Dave@RipTen.com or follow me @DaveOshry on Twitter.

Five O’Clock Fan Art: Fun Lovin’ Nathan Drake

Dylan Duarte — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 01:00:54 +0000

Oh that Nathan Drake! Incorrigible! With the third installment on the way, let’s all remember what we love about Drake: his non-chalant, fun-lovin’ manner.

Today’s work comes from Zatransis.

Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception Trailer and Official Release Date

Stephanie Gutowski — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 03:02:43 +0000

The Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception debuted tonight featuring all in-engine footage. Nathan Drake, stuck in a desert. This will end well, of course. It always does.

11-1-11. It’s coming.