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Talking Point Is Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Still a PS5 Launch Window Game?
Lombax landing
Ever since its reveal last year, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart has been billed as a game releasing during the PlayStation 5 launch window. That term has always been a bit vague, with some taking it to mean the first few weeks of the console's lifecycle while others may stretch it out as far as six months. For context, Sony...
News Sony's Started Rolling Out Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Marketing
Impressive billboard appears in Glasgow
Here at Push Square Towers, we’ve kinda just decided that Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart will get a release date at The Game Awards next week. We don’t have any evidence for that, other than that it makes sense. Right? In fact, we’re expecting a decent presence from PlayStation, with an
News Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Is a PS5 Exclusive, Dev Reiterates
Just to be clear
Based on the gameplay that we've already seen, it's clear that Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is designed for PS5. The console's super fast SSD allows for near instant load times, and in the upcoming platformer, this means that Ratchet and his wee pal can seamlessly jump between locations. It's the kind of thing that simply...
News Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Has Optional 60FPS Mode on PS5
Smooth
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is back in the news cycle this week after an extended look at gameplay. It's an impressive showcase, especially if you watch it in 4K, and even the 3D audio is impressive. While it obviously looks wonderful at its full resolution, what about frame rate? Speaking with Japanese magazine Famitsu, Insomniac Games...
News The Audio in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Is Unreal
Hear this
Everyone’s talking about the visuals in Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart and rightly so – it’s a true next-gen tour-de-force. But let’s take a moment to appreciate the audio work, which also appears to be a cut above what we’ve come to expect from existing PlayStation 4 games. We watched the trailer a second time with our...
News Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Will Release in PS5's Launch Window
Extended gameplay footage stuns
We got an extended look at raw Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart gameplay footage captured directly from a PlayStation 5 console during Gamescom Opening Night Live today, and wow – we’re running out of superlatives! The title very much looks like an animated movie brought to life, with the screen filled with moving...
News Uncut Ratchet & Clank PS5 Gameplay Demo Will Be Shown During Gamescom Opening Night Live
Ratcheting hype
Hype master Geoff Keighley has confirmed that PS5 title Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart will be putting in an appearance during Gamescom Opening Night Live 2020 later this week. Keighley promises a "world premiere demo" of the game running on Sony's next-gen system. The event organiser goes on to say that this will be "a full,...
News How Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Is Taking Advantage of PS5
Shotguns that let you feel the tension and more
We already know Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart will be utilising the PlayStation 5’s lightning fast SSD to whisk you from world to world, but how else is the title leveraging the unique features of Sony’s next-gen format? As part of a new developer video uploaded to
News Remember That Female Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Character? She's Playable
Ratchette
It’s a bit of a no-brainer but great news for the dozens of fans drawing questionable pictures of the female Ratchet from the recent Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart trailer: she’s playable. Insomniac Games confirmed the tidbit on Twitter, delighting deviants all over the world: We assume that Ratchet will get his own new partner as...
News Ratchet & Clank PS5 Looks Like a Huge Leap Compared to PS4 Predecessor
Qwark speed
As is the case with every generation transition, there have been some murmurs that the PlayStation 5’s first batch of games don’t look that much better than their PlayStation 4 predecessors. This early Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart comparison – comparing to the dynamic duo’s previous adventure – begs to differ, as it shows...
News Ratchet & Clank PS5 Surpasses 2016 Movie, Runs in Native 4K with Ray Tracing
A showcase for Sony's SSD
There’s no doubt that Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart was one of the clear standouts during Sony’s big PlayStation 5 reveal presentation recently, and Digital Foundry has heaped praised on the release as part of a report on the next-gen system. The publication claims there’s a “good argument” the title surpasses...
Gallery Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Looks Like a Real Dimension Shift on PS5
Good-looking Lombax
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart looks amazing in the above trailer, but even in screenshots, it's an absolute blinder. Take a look at them yourself below -- Insomniac Games has outdone itself here. The level of detail is ludicrous on every object and character. We're so excited to see Ratchet & Clank return on PlayStation...
News Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart Brings the Duo Back on PS5
Insomniac returns to beloved series
The rumours were true: Ratchet & Clank are back. Announced during the PS5 reveal event, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is a brand new adventure coming to PlayStation 5, and it looks stunning in the debut trailer above. There aren't too many details to go on right now, but it looks as though a big component...
Rumour Ratchet & Clank Could Be Locked and Loaded for PS5 Launch
Ratcheting up the hype
Prior to the release of Marvel’s Spider-Man, the PlayStation 4 remake of Ratchet & Clank was Insomniac Games’ most successful game. Since purchasing the Burbank-based developer, Sony’s been very clear in iterating that the Lombax has a big future ahead of him, and now rumours are swirling that the platform holder’s...
News Ratchet & Clank Is Vital in the Present and Future, Says Sony
Lombax to the future
After the PlayStation 4’s surprisingly successful re-imagining of the first Ratchet & Clank game, many had hoped that the franchise would have been revisited by now. Fortunately, following Sony’s acquisition of Insomniac Games, there is hope, as Worldwide Studios boss Shawn Layden has told The Hollywood Reporter t
News Ratchet & Clank's PS4 Remake Is Insomniac's Most Successful Ever Game
Qwark speed
Here’s a bit of a surprise news snippet: Ratchet & Clank’s likeable PlayStation 4 remake is actually Insomniac’s most successful game. Community director James Stevenson revealed the tidbit in a response on the ResetEra message boards, and while he wasn’t explicit about which metric of "success" he was referring to, he...
Everything old is new again
Republished on Wednesday 28th February 2018: We're bringing this review back from the archives following the announcement of March's PlayStation Plus lineup. The original text follows. With the release of Ratchet & Clank on the PlayStation 4, this long time Sony series has amazingly managed to go full...
News Sony Readying Ratchet and Crash Bandicoot PS4 Slim Bundle
Platforming bliss
This bundle makes way too much sense, and you’re probably going to see a lot more of it around the world this Christmas: a Reddit post has revealed that Sony is readying a Ratchet & Clank and Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy bundle. The package includes the two aforementioned titles, alongside a 1TB PlayStation 4 Slim...
Game of the Year 2016 #9 - Ratchet & Clank
Ratcheting things up
2016 saw Ratchet & Clank striving for Hollywood stardom with the release of their very own feature film. The news that a new game would also be launching just ahead of their movie probably caused the more cynical minds out there to shout '"cash grab" – especially when it disappointingly turned out to be a remake of their...
News Add Ratchet & Clank to the List of Rock Solid PS4 Pro Titles
Clank it up
Digital Foundry's back with another tech analysis, this time taking a look at Ratchet & Clank - arguably one of the PlayStation 4's most polished titles. Given how pretty the game looks to begin with, we would have assumed that the release wouldn't benefit from the additional power of the recently released PS4 Pro to any large...
News Ratchet & Clank Movie Kicks Some Asteroid on DVD, Digital Download Next Month
Qwark speed
Ratchet & Clank's big screen debut will deploy on DVD and digital download next month in the UK. The animated film – which we didn't love, but still felt was worth watching – will be available on storefronts such as the PlayStation Store from 22nd August, with its disc-based release following a week later on 29th August.
News Must Own PS4 Exclusive Ratchet & Clank Is £20 on the PlayStation Store
Time to go Lombax to the future
A quick break from all of the juicy E3 2016 news: Ratchet & Clank is currently £19.99 on the European PlayStation Store. We had a quick poke around and you can get a physical copy for a few pence cheaper off Amazon, but, y'know, you have to wait for them to deliver it and stuff. Plus you have to pay postage...
Interview Insomniac Games Discusses the Past, Present, and Future of Ratchet & Clank
Cue montage
Insomniac Games' staff has likely been living up to its name more than usual over the past month. With the announcement of two new titles for the Oculus Rift and release of the game and film of Ratchet & Clank, the veteran developer has been burning the midnight oil to say the least. Therefore, it's no wonder that it should take some...
Movie Review Is the Ratchet & Clank Film Worth Watching?
"Yeah, it's pretty good. If you like all CG"
If we're being honest, the original Ratchet & Clank's story wasn't that stellar. Insomniac Games deserves recognition for establishing memorable characters, exhibiting its unique brand of dry, mischievous humour, and building an outlandish universe that makes its story seem all the more interesting...
News Ratchet & Clank's PS4 Reboot Is the Franchise's Fastest Selling Entry So Far
Qwark speed
It's topped the charts in the UK, Australia, and various other European nations – and now Sony has confirmed that the new Ratchet & Clank game is the fastest selling entry in the franchise globally. The title – which launched at a lower price than its predecessors – has scooped up a slew of accolades from both press and fans...
News Film Critics Aren't Being Kind to the Ratchet & Clank Movie
"It gives video game cutscenes a bad name"
The new Ratchet & Clank game is a smash hit; the movie potentially less so. Reviews are starting to roll in for Rainmaker's big screen take on Sony's iconic platforming double-act, and they're pretty brutal. UK newspaper The Telegraph, for example, scored it a 1/5 in an absolutely scathing write-up,...
Video Watch 60 Minutes of Ratchet & Clank PS4 Gameplay
Ship shape
Did our glowing review not get you hyped for Ratchet & Clank on the PlayStation 4, then? It did – but you still want a bit more convincing, eh? How does 60 minutes of gameplay streamed directly from our console into your eyeballs do? Uh-huh… This will get you excited. Just look at it!
News Ratchet & Clank Looks Like An Achievable PS4 Platinum
Attainable Raritanium
The Trophies for upcoming PlayStation 4 platformer Ratchet & Clank are online – and they look like a nicely designed set. In addition to making your way through the campaign, you'll also need to collect all of the Gold Bolts, complete every Holocard Set, and generally upgrade and unlock everything that there is in the...
News Wow, Ratchet & Clank PS4 Looks Seriously Sensational
Phwoar
Watch out, Naughty Dog – Uncharted 4: A Thief's End may be the best looking PlayStation 4 game to date, but Ratchet & Clank isn't far off. Insomniac Games has shown off 20 minutes of its movie tie-in on the official PlayStation YouTube channel – and it's a looker alright. The quality of the lighting, coupled with the busy skyboxes and...
News Ratchet & Clank Fans, You're Going to Want Some of This Swag
Oven gloves! Vinyl records! Sticker packs!
Well, we haven't forgotten Ratchet & Clank – and nor should you have. With the new game launching in North America next week, I Am 8 Bit is flogging a stack of gear starting today – including a vinyl soundtrack and a Groovitron oven glove. You know you want them. Also up for grabs is a sticker...
News Sony Proves That It Hasn't Forgotten Ratchet & Clank's PS4 Debut
Ratcheting up the excitement
Ratchet & Clank's out in three weeks or so – although you could be forgiven for forgetting. Sony's definitely guilty of spotlighting practically all of its other endeavours ahead of the PlayStation 4 exclusive platformer, but it's given the delightful double-act their due on the PlayStation Blog today with a brand...
News Ratchet & Clank Looks Like a Pixar Movie Brought to Life on PS4
Up... Your arsenal
Never, ever let it be said that Sony doesn't eventually come good on a promise. The Last Guardian, after many years hidden from desperate gamer eyes, is finally set to launch this year – and now the platform holder's finally delivered a console with Pixar quality visuals. Sure, it may have been talking about the PlayStation 2...
News The Ratchet & Clank Movie's TV Commercial Is Baaah-d
Feeling sheepish
If there was ever any doubt of the target market for the Ratchet & Clank Movie, then this TV commercial just about sums it up. It centres on the Sheepinator, and actually caught us a little off guard – it may just be so bad that it's good. It got an unexpected giggle out of us anyway – but we're not sure it's going to make...
News Go Lombax to the Future with Ratchet & Clank on PS4
European date finally confirmed
Stitch up your sides and prepare yourself for a rib splitting adventure, as Sony has finally announced that Ratchet & Clank will release on 20th April in Europe – a little while after its pre-confirmed 12th April launch in North America. For some reason, France will get it on 15th April – we assume purely to...
PSX 2015 Ratchet & Clank's New PS4 Gameplay Is Absolutely Stunning
Releasing April 2016
Sony debuted some new gameplay for the upcoming Ratchet & Clank game today at its PlayStation Experience Keynote. The clip shows off the title's opening section, and sees our two heroes meeting for the first time. It also gives us another glimpse of the shooter's graphics - mind-bogglingly impressive, as always - and the...
News Pokitaru's Looking Pretty in Ratchet & Clank on PS4
Lombax to the future
Well, this is a sight for sore eyes – Pokitaru's looking absolutely stunning in Ratchet & Clank on the PlayStation 4. The sunny seaside settlement was one of the more memorable locations from the original game, and developer Insomniac Games has done a great job repurposing it for Sony's new-gen system. We see some awesome...
Paris Games Week 2015 Ratchet & Clank Proves the Power of PS4
Up your arsenal
There were a few people in our press conference live chat pondering whether Ratchet & Clank's visuals were real during its Paris Games Week 2015 trailer, but we've played it and can confirm that it really does look like this. For a game that's getting a budget release, it's quite extraordinary how much juice Insomniac Games has...
News Ratchet & Clank Could Be the Best Video Game Movie Ever
Kick some asteroid
Ratchet & Clank looks so good in film form that it's hard to believe that it's taken this long for Sony to bring the platforming icons to the silver screen. This brand new trailer for the franchise's forthcoming flick has all of the ingredients that it needs to succeed: skittish jump cuts, on-the-nose gags, and a Galantis...
First Impressions Ratchet & Clank PS4 Is a Pixar Movie Brought to Life
Lookin' nuts
Remember when Sony famously said that the PlayStation 2 would be capable of powering Toy Story-esque visuals in realtime? We've been waiting a long time for it to deliver on that statement. But with Ratchet & Clank on the PlayStation 4, developer Insomniac Games may have finally succeeded, as this is one of the most visually...
E3 2015 Check Out Another Six Minutes of Ratchet & Clank on PS4
Lookin' good
Ratchet & Clank will be getting a second wind on the PS4 next year in a re-imagining of the original game that kick-started a franchise spanning two console generations. Well, three now, but you get the point. Developer Insomniac has today released some brand new gameplay footage taken from the not-a-remaster-but-a-reimagining...
News Ratchet & Clank PS4 Won't Break the Bank
Hee hee hee
Well isn't this refreshing? Insomniac Games' succulent Ratchet & Clank reboot dropped jaws earlier today – and it looks like it'll be available for the low price of $49.99 in North America. The title – which will apparently feature a 10 to 12 hour campaign, including tons of all-new content – is currently up for pre-order on...
News Ratchet & Clank PS4 Footage Looks Out of This World
The game based on the movie based on the game
Wow! Insomniac Games has released the first footage of Ratchet & Clank's hotly anticipated PlayStation 4, er, reimagining – and it's looking absolutely stunning. Based on the Spring 2016 movie – which itself has been inspired by the original PlayStation 2 game – this is not a remaster in the...
Rumour Ratchet & Clank PS4 Reboot Gameplay to Get Up Your Arsenal Today
A crack in time
Ah, you can't beat E3 – after all, we love reporting on rumours rather than actual information. Insomniac Games' community lead James Stevenson is the latest to whip the PlayStation Nation into a frenzy, posting a cryptic "12 hours" comment in the Ratchet & Clank PS4 thread on the developer's official forum
News Ratchet & Clank Stream Chucks a Spanner at Cancer
Charity starts on Metropolis
While we can't help but get "agitated" over video games sometimes, it's important to remember that there are real people out there with very real problems. It's nice, then, when our favourite hobby is used to do good – and MrSeanieBop, a Twitch streamer with a big heart, intends to play through the first three Ratchet...
News Ratchet & Clank's PS4 Debut Stumbles into Spring 2016
Insomniac Games applying spit-shine polish
You'll have to wait a little longer for Insomniac Games' lovable Lombax and snide sidekick to appear on the PlayStation 4, as Ratchet & Clank's hotly anticipated new-gen reboot has been pushed into Spring 2016. The news follows confirmation of the movie's release date, which is set to premiere in US...
News Sly Joins the Cast of the Ratchet & Clank Movie
And not the Cooper kind
Sony's continuing to, ahem, ratchet up the budget of the Ratchet & Clank Movie. What originally seemed like a direct-to-video affair seems to get bigger in ambition all of the time, with household names such as Sylvester Stallone, Paul Giamatti, Paul Goodman, and Rosario Dawson now reported to be part of the cast. They'll...
News Ratchet & Clank PS4's Looking and Playing Great, Enthuses Insomniac
Qwark it is
Desperate times call for desperate measures – and these really are the most desperate of times. It may very well be Good Friday, but it's certainly not looking like a Good News Day. There's only one thing for it, then – peruse the replies of various Twitter accounts hoping to find at least one 140 character tidbit that we can write...
News Ratchet & Clank PS4 Is Further Along Than You Think, and Is Gorgeous
Ratcheting up the anticipation
Insomniac Games is running test screenings for the Ratchet & Clank Movie in Los Angeles this weekend, and it's Tweeted out some new artwork from the forthcoming flick in order to celebrate. In the snaps, we get our first look at Chairman Drek,
News The Ratchet & Clank Movie's In a Galaxy Not Far Away
Release date soon
It's going to be really interesting to see how Sony handles the Ratchet & Clank Movie, as we reckon that the platform holder could have a hit on its hands. No, the organisation's furry hero isn't a household name – but he certainly has the potential to be one if handled with the appropriate care and attention. Fortunately,...
News Insomniac Seems Ready to Talk Ratchet & Clank PS4
Kept you waiting, huh?
Insomniac Games has finally broken silence on its forthcoming Ratchet & Clank reboot for the PlayStation 4. The release was originally announced during Sony's E3 press conference last year, but has been missing in action ever since. With the Burbank-based developer done promoting other platforms, though, it finally seems...
