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Monday28th Mar 2022
News Sony Files New Trademark for the One and Only Knack
Back in Knack
Is Knack coming back?! PlayStation's most prodigious platforming hero hasn't been seen since the (honestly, rather good) Knack 2, which released back in 2017 — so we're coming up on five whole Knack-less years, if you can believe it. Anyway, Sony's filed a new Knack trademark in Japan, which has all of us Knackers on the edge of our...
Thursday27th Oct 2016
News Game of the Year Knack Will Be Enhanced by PS4 Pro
But what about Bloodborne?
Knack may not be a bad game, but it's certainly become a laughing stock over the years. That's not stopping Sony from pouring even more effort into the outing, however, as Mark Cerny has quietly announced that the Japan Studio developed platformer will be upgraded to take advantage of the manufacturer's new PlayStation 4...
Friday30th Oct 2015
Weirdness Of Course Mark Cerny Platinumed PS4 Launch Title Knack
Someone had to
Mark Cerny is a busy man, but it seems that he still finds time to play the odd game. The new follow feature on the PlayStation 4 has proven a godsend for those who like to stalk their favourite gaming executives and have a nosy at their Trophies. And our very own Ben Potter noticed one pleasing tidbit while perusing the...
Tuesday25th Nov 2014
News There Are Only Ten of These Knack Statues in the World
Cerny you want one
Incredibly, it’s been a year since Knack first attacked the PlayStation 4 as a launch title – and in order to commemorate the occasion, Japan Studio has prepared ten ultra-rare statues, which will be given away at Sony’s forthcoming PlayStation Experience event. The trophy itself shows the titular hero standing alongside...
Monday17th Nov 2014
Weirdness What if PS4 Launch Hero Knack Was a Character in Killzone?
Stahl-wart
It’s been ten years since this fresh faced editor first read about PlayStation 2’s supposed ‘Halo killer’ Killzone in one of the many gaming magazines around at the time. The series hasn’t gone on to become quite the commercial juggernaut that many predicted, but it’s still carved out a sizeable fanbase for itself, with each...
Sunday13th Jul 2014
News Could Knack Possibly Make a Comeback? PS4 Architect Mark Cerny Would Like It To
Indie-esque project next on the agenda
PlayStation 4 exclusive Knack was easily the worst received of the next-gen console’s launch titles, securing a string of low scores around the web. However, it also attained a lot of press in the build up to release, primarily due to its ties to hardware architect – and industry legend – Mark Cerny...
Wednesday21st May 2014
News PS4 Exclusives Discounted on European PlayStation Store
Knack punches Killzone's price
The price of PlayStation 4 games have been nothing short of extortionate in the UK since launch, with some titles retailing at up to £64.99 ($110) depending on where you shop. Fortunately, the figures are slowly starting to come down, with both Watch Dogs and Wolfenstein: The New Order commanding much more manageable...
Wednesday26th Feb 2014
News Japanese Sales Charts: PS4 Sprints Out of the Blocks, Knack Thumps the Summit
Yakuza Ishin performs better on PS3
With popular publication Famitsu already releasing its own PlayStation 4 sales figures for Japan, this week’s Media Create chart isn’t as interesting as it perhaps could be. Nevertheless, the research firm reports that the next-gen system sold 309,154 units during its first two days on the market – a figure...
Thursday13th Feb 2014
News Not Even Japanese Magazine Famitsu Likes PS4 Exclusive Knack
Yakuza Ishin restores enthusiasm in PS4
Japan may be receiving a free copy of Knack in order to compensate for the PlayStation 4’s meagre delay, but it can’t seem to buy a good review score at the minute. Fresh from being stomped by much of the Western media,
Saturday25th Jan 2014
News Do You Want a PS4? Amazon UK Has Knack Packs In Stock
Bundles back on digital store shelves
It may have been the worst reviewed PlayStation 4 exclusive at launch, but Knack has actually been something of a success – perhaps partly due to it being sold alongside the sought after next generation system since launch. And in an effort to keep the divisive debut above the critically acclaimed Super Mario...
Tuesday21st Jan 2014
News UK PS4 Stock Sneaks into the Spotlight at Amazon
Lightning strikes
Despite some meaty shipments all over the globe, it’s amazing that the PlayStation 4 remains a real challenge to track down. Granted, it may be a bit easier to skewer a system this side of Christmas, but any available stock is still getting snapped up within hours of it becoming available. If you’re stil
Saturday18th Jan 2014
News Hideo Kojima Took a Break from Metal Gear Solid 5 to Give Knack a Try
Don't Knack it till you try it
When he's not busy reminding us that he gets to play Metal Gear Solid 5 and we don't, it seems that Hideo Kojima, the director of the acclaimed stealth series, spends his precious spare moments testing out the competition. The professional provocateur recently took critical
Wednesday18th Dec 2013
News Amazon UK Offers One Last Chance to Snag PS4 Stock Before Christmas
Last minute miracle
If you’re in the UK, there’s still time to secure a PlayStation 4 before Christmas. Mega-retailer Amazon.co.uk has updated its product pages for the next generation console, indicating that it will have fresh supply of the sought-after system before Santa slips down your chimney. You’re going t
Wednesday11th Dec 2013
Video Will PS4 Launch Title Knack Grow on Gamers Like Uncharted?
Secret relic
Ever since the PlayStation 4’s launch last month, we’ve been spending a lot of time with Japan Studio’s throwback platformer Knack. Over on Family Gamer TV, we recently asked two brothers to review the title, and take a deeper look at the co-op aspects of the ga
Tuesday10th Dec 2013
Video How Fun Is Knack in a Family Environment?
Playing together
PlayStation 4 launch title Knack hasn’t exactly proven the gem in the system’s software selection that some gaming relics had hoped – but is it any more successful at entertaining a younger audience? Legendary director Mark Cerny famously produced an enormous DualShock 4 controller in order to better understand how the
Monday2nd Dec 2013
News UK Sales Charts: Knack Thumps Super Mario 3D World on the Nose
Mamma mia
Japan Studio’s enjoyable (but not outstanding) PlayStation 4 launch title Knack landed a heavy blow on the critically acclaimed Super Mario 3D World this week, finishing above the Wii U exclusive in the UK sales charts. Mark Cerny’s throwback platformer punched its way into 13th in the multiformat best-sellers list, while the bruised...
Sunday17th Nov 2013
News Knack Rattles and Rolls in Cinematic Launch Trailer
Remember, red is bad
Japan Studio’s family-friendly PlayStation 4 launch title Knack may have lacked strong review scores – but it looks excellent once again in this cinematic launch trailer. Alright, we’re still not sold on the eponymous hero's Barry White-esque baritone vocals, but the visuals have come a long way since the title was...
Wednesday13th Nov 2013
Round Up Knack Reviews Punch PS4 Exclusive Down to Size
Cerny's sobbing
Sony’s just lifted the embargo on its next generation console, meaning that a flood of PlayStation 4 review scores are starting to hit the online airwaves. While you’ll have to sit tight for a few more days while we ready our opinion, we’ve compiled some of the key verdicts for Japan Studio’s platforming throwback Knack in...
News Knack's PS4 Trophies Will Challenge Your Old-School Abilities
Brace yourself
We’ve said the following before, but we’ll happily say it again: Knack is not an easy game. The Japan Studio developed PlayStation 4 launch title may look cute and cuddly, but the throwback mascot platformer is ferocious even on its standard difficulty tier. That’s because director Mark Cerny wanted to create an adventure that...
Saturday9th Nov 2013
News Knack Proves That a Problem Shared Is a Problem Halved
Just the two of us
Marble Madness creator Mark Cerny’s impending PlayStation 4 launch title Knack is making a play for your nostalgic side – and it aims to further that by bringing back couch co-op. Earlier in the year, developer Japan Studio confirmed that yo
Friday8th Nov 2013
News Knack's Quest Has Already Started on iOS Handsets
Rummage up some relics
If you absolutely can’t wait for the PlayStation 4, then free-to-play iOS spin-off Knack’s Quest should help you to pass the minutes until next week’s release. The puzzle title – which was officially acknowledged earlier in the year – sees you matching jewels in order to help the eponymous hero grow. There’s both a...
Tuesday5th Nov 2013
News Mark Cerny Has a Knack for Answering Your PS4 Questions
Words of wisdom
Ever since the PlayStation 4's big reveal back in February, Mark Cerny has become one of the most prominent figures in the gaming industry. Despite being both the chief architect of Sony's next generation console, and lead director on launch title Knack, the bright-eyed genius still manages to find the time to answer questions asked...
Friday25th Oct 2013
News You'll Be Able to Play Co-Op Knack on PS4 and Vita
Redefining rules
There’s no doubt that Remote Play is one of the selling points of the PlayStation 4. The Gaikai-powered functionality will allow you to stream virtually all of your next generation titles directly to the PlayStation Vita, and play them in bed, on the toilet, or anywhere else that you desire. But the functionality is capable of...
Friday18th Oct 2013
News You Should Probably Expect to Die a Lot in Knack on PS4
Game over
One thing that we’ve noticed when playing Knack in the past is that the game’s hard. We don’t just mean tricky, but full-on rage-inducing, stamp on the DualShock 4 difficult. That’s because, despite its cuddly appearance, the title is designed to take you back to the days of PSone favourites such as Crash Bandicoot and
News Did You Know Knack Can Also Absorb Metal?
Man of steel
Knack may not be the most tantalising launch title ever crafted, but it’s got some pretty neat ideas. Arguably its greatest hook is the way in which the eponymous hero can absorb and discard different materials in order to grow and shrink to various sizes. We’ve already seen a couple of these elements in action, including fire and...
Wednesday16th Oct 2013
Store Update 15th October 2013 (North America)
Knack attack
This week’s North American PlayStation Store update isn’t the biggest from a new content perspective, but there are still a few noteworthy additions. As pointed out earlier, you can now pre-order both Knack and Warframe for the PlayStation 4 via your current generation console. Other highlights include the digital version of God of...
News You Can Already Pre-Order PS4 Games on Your PS3
Looking to the future
This may be the first generation ever where you can purchase games for an unreleased system on its predecessor. Sony kickstarted digital PlayStation 4 pre-orders in North America overnight – and you can fulfil the required transactions via your existing PlayStation 3. That’s a pretty novel feature, isn’t it? Current...
Wednesday2nd Oct 2013
News Absorb Additional Items for PS4 with Knack's Free Smartphone Companion
Never stop playing
You won’t just be playing PlayStation 4 platformer Knack on Sony’s next generation system this year, as Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida has revealed that the launch title is netting a smartphone application, too. The iOS and Android extra will be available for free, and will allow you to unlock additional items in...
Tuesday24th Sep 2013
Weirdness Mark Cerny Comes Face-to-Face with Knack
Master's apprentice
Mark Cerny may be the tallest man in gaming – but he still needs to look up to Knack. Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida snapped this adorable image of the game’s creative director posing with the shapeshifting protagonist at the Tokyo Game Show last week, and the duo seemed perfectly comfortable in each...
Sunday22nd Sep 2013
TGS 2013 Knack Sounds Much More Natural in Japanese
Native tongue
Knack’s subwoofer shaking speech hasn’t exactly sold us on the character in the West, but he sounds much more natural in this Japanese trailer for the PlayStation 4 exclusive. The clip goes heavy on the game’s cinematic sequences, and continues to look more and more appealing the closer that it gets to release. Let’s hope that...
