Tag: Insomniac Games

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Here’s something you didn’t expect to learn today: Insomniac Games was working on a pinball game. Entitled 1080Pinball (geddit?) the game was in development while the studio was adding the final touches to Ratchet & Clank: Tools of Destruction and Resistance 2. The game was designed to be the “most realistic simulation of pinball...

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Insomniac Games is done with Resistance, and, presumably, PlayStation exclusivity with it. Gaffer Ted Price made that much clear in a frank and personal message directed at fans last week. All emphasis now turns to the company’s debut multiplatform project – set to be published by EA – Overstrike. We’ve still not seen much of the...

Yesterday, Insomniac Games sent shockwaves through the games industry by revealing in an interview that it would not be progressing with the Resistance franchise

In order to quell some of the burgeoning speculation, company gaffer Ted Price has today confirmed the news in a calm and personal video recorded for fans. "Some of you may have seen the headlines we inadvertently made through an..

Despite Insomniac Games pledging its future to multiplatform development following the release of Resistance 3, we always held out hope that the long-term Sony partner would come back to the franchise in the future

But nuh-huh, Insomniac's gaffer Ted Price has revealed to VG247 that the developer is done with the alternate history franchise. “We won’t be making any more Resistances,” he told the..

Insomniac Games has announced the latest DLC pack for the brilliant Resistance 3

Entitled the Brutality Pack, the $3.99 expansion brings Horde-inspired co-op to the bleak shooter's roster of modes. Faced with a never-ending stream of Grims, you'll need to keep your cool in an overcast Wales to stem the threat. The expansion pack will see the sledgehammer added to Resistance 3's multiplayer..

With both Resistance 3 and Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One already sitting on store shelves, developer Insomniac Games' parting gift to PlayStation fans is complete

The company's next project is multiplatform co-operative shooter Overstrike. But while the title will still naturally launch on Sony's system, SCEE boss Jim Ryan has expressed his disappointment at Insomniac's decision to release on..

MyResistance, the official community for Insomniac Games' Resistance franchise, has been pulled offline due to an alleged hacking incident

While compromised user data doesn't appear to be the issue in this instance, a Kotaku report notes that the website was doling out malware on vistors' computers yesterday. The website claims that Insomniac acted promptly when one of its users alerted them of the..

Insomniac's been pretty great about adding new maps to Resistance 3 with each new patch

And from Friday it's chucking another couple of locations into the game, completely gratis. Patch 1.05 will add a new 16-player map called Creek to the game, in addition to a four-player map called Granary. Both will be available to players for free once they've downloaded the patch. Thanks Insomniac. But the..

With both Resistance 3 and Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One already on store shelves, developer Insomniac Games' relationship with Sony appears to have come to an end

While the developer might end up working on additional PlayStation exclusive products, it seems like the studio is keen to move on to its own set of new IP. Announced at E3, Overstrike is set to be the first original title in the..

Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One is out in North America today

We were going to post some trailers and screenshots to celebrate the game's launch, but you can get all of that from the PlayStation Blog. Instead, we're more interested in this Japanese commercial. Labelling it "bonkers" would be selling it short. Also: Ratchet's Japanese eyebrows continue to fascinate us.

Despite taking the Ratchet & Clank series in a completely new direction, All 4 One will still be laced with a selection of a jaw-dropping set-piece moments

In its latest trailer, developer Insomniac Games has shown off some of the game's most exciting scenes. The variety looks great — we're really looking forward to finally getting our hands on the full version of All 4 One later in the..

Insomniac Games has released a new patch for its PlayStation 3 exclusive first-person shooter Resistance 3

The new patch addresses a number of issues with the online component of the game, as well as implementing two new maps: the Creek and the Granary. The patch compliments the game's first DLC pack, available from the PlayStation Store today. The Survival Pack introduces a brand new multiplayer..

As with any other big release, Sony and Inomniac Games is prepping a Collector's Edition for Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One

The package includes a copy of the game, a 3D lenticular cover, an 8" Ratchet plushie, a bunch of DLC items including character skins and weapons, four exclusive PSN avatars and a dynamic theme. The downside? It costs a whopping $119.99. Now look, we think the plushie..

Get your Sharp Shooter ready!

Insomniac Games has finally confirmed that the 1.04 patch is going to be rolled out this weekend, fixing the ADS issues when using the PlayStation Move control method in Resistance 3. Aside from fixing the Move issues, the patch will also introduce a few balance fixes to matchmaking, as well other minor tweaks to better...

Introducing the Aldaros Plains, one of the first environments you'll explore on Planet Magnus in Insomniac's upcoming co-operative action adventure title, Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One

Here the rules of gravity are bent, resulting in some delightfully floaty shoot-outs. The final boss of the area is a menacing beast known as an Octomoth, a giant creature that looks like a cross between an octopus..

We're getting quietly excited for Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One

But one question's been niggling our noggin since the game's announcement: why is Dr. Nefarious working with the heroes? "Ratchet, Clank and Qwark have arrived on the planet of Luminopolis so that now Galactic President Qwark can pick up an Intergalactic Tool of Justice Award. Of course, there is no such award as it’s all an..

Don't worry if you're an unsociable so-and-so -- you'll still be able to play Insomniac Game's co-operative platformer, Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One, in single-player if you prefer

The game will work with an AI partner helping you through co-operative puzzles and the like. It totally won't be the same as playing the game in four-player co-op, but at least it won't render the game useless if you..

Resistance 3's barely had time to cool on store shelves, but already Insomniac Games has announced the title's first shot of DLC

Entitled the 'Survival Pack' — and due out on October 4th — the DLC adds the 'Invasion Mode' to Resistance 3's multiplayer for just $3.99. 'Invasion Mode' is a team-based resource management iteration of Resistance 3's multiplayer, challenging players to control..

Topping the brilliant Ratchet & Clank: A Crack In Time was always going to be a challenge for Insomniac Games

The developer's previous entry in its highly acclaimed platforming franchise neared perfection in terms of level variety, design, and combat. Short of sprucing up the graphics and adding more of the same, it's hard to see where else Insomniac could take the Ratchet & Clank formula..