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RECENT INSOMNIAC GAMES NEWS

0  Resistance 3 Coming In 2011, Confirms Insomniac Wed, Aug 25th, 2010, 6:23 pm (EST) BY DARRYL Resistance 3 was recently announced at GamesCom, something which quite a lot of people appear to be excited about, and understandably so. At the time no release date was announced and many were assuming it would be a 2010 release based on the release dates of the previous two titles. More »

4  Top Ten Development Studios Right Now Thu, Aug 19th, 2010, 10:43 pm (EST) BY JORDAN DOUGLAS Games have always been behind other creative mediums - such as film, music, and literature - when it comes to making consumption choices based on the team behind a product, as opposed to its franchise tag or brand. That being said, the "hardcore", enthusiast crowd has always had a deep appreciation and sense of loyalty toward the select group of studios that continually produce quality. Thankfully, that trend is slowly beginning to penetrate mainstream gaming. With that in mind, we decided to compile a list of the top development studios at the present moment - studios that generate a great deal of anticipation behind their endeavors, and are an influential force in the industry. This list is specifically directed towards individual teams, not publishers (i.e. Nintendo) or multiple teams that produce games under a common label (i.e. Ubisoft Montreal). More »

1  Gamescom: Resistance 3 Officially Announced Tue, Aug 17th, 2010, 3:38 pm (EST) BY COLIN What's that now? It's the dreadful hissing of the Chimera is what that is. Insomniac has finally and officially announced the existance of Resistance 3, the next entry into the fan favourite Resistance franchise which last saw the shocking demise of main man Nathan Hale. So, shit some pants people, Insomniac Game have not only announced one game, but two. Both are absolute favourites among their fanbase and gamers alike and both are exclusive to the PlayStation 3. More »

0  Gamescom: Insomniac Unveils Ratchet And Clank: All 4 One Tue, Aug 17th, 2010, 3:08 pm (EST) BY COLIN Insomniac may have made the announcement about moving towards a multiplatform strategy back a few months ago, but they definitely haven't abandoned their 14 year relationship with Sony. The independant developer has just announced a brand new Ratchet & Clank game dubbed Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One exclusively for the PlayStation 3. The announcement was just made a few minutes ago at the Sony event at gamescom. All 4 One will feature an on and offline, drop-in-drop-out cooperative mode. Players will, for the first time in the entire franchise, take the reigns of Ratchet, Clank, Quark and Nefarious as they work their way through platforming, puzzles and epic boss fights, all of which have become a standard in the Ratchet & Clank franchise. More »

	4  Naughty Dog Shuts Down Multiplatform Rumour Tue, Aug 3rd, 2010, 9:42 pm (EST) BY COLIN Apparently there was a sneaky rumour going around the internet claiming that Naughty Dog was looking to hire individuals with experience on developing on the Xbox 360 - inevitably leading to the ever wonderful debate of whether the developer would ever go multiplatform. More »

1  Insomniac Set To Announce New Game Between Now And PAX Fri, Jul 30th, 2010, 3:04 pm (EST) BY COLIN The last we heard from Insomniac games, makers of the very awesome thriller shooter Resistance and hilarious action adventure platformer Ratchet & Clank, they went ahead and signed up with EA Partners to develop a multiplatform title. In their latest newsletter, Insomniac is teasing an announcement for their latest game that will be made between now and the Penny-Arcade Expo. More »

0  US Retailer Lists Resistance 3 Thu, Jul 22nd, 2010, 2:44 pm (EST) BY COLIN Remember awhile back when there was a certain huge billboard with the logo of Resistance 3 plastered for all to see? That logo has surfaced again, but this time it's listed by US retailer eStarland. What's interesting is that it's the exact same logo that features the Statue of Liberty, so the fight might just really be moving to the Big Apple. More »

0  Sony's Shuhei Yoshida Saddened By Insomniac's Multiplatform Strategy Wed, Jul 7th, 2010, 8:50 pm (EST) BY COLIN Insomniac, a studio well known for hits like Ratchet & Clank and the Resistance franchise, has long been making games for Sony's platform. However, in May, they announced that they would be linking up with EA via EA Partners to make a brand new IP for all major consoles. More »

0  E3 2010: Blade Kitten Impressions Mon, Jun 21st, 2010, 9:21 am (EST) BY DARRYL Despite being a development studio that ranks alongside the likes of Insomniac Games, Epic Games, and Blizzard in the Develop 100 list, Krome Studios have only been able to work on one of their own IPs until now, Ty the Tasmanian Tiger. That game went on to be a platinum selling franchise, so hopes are high for their second original IP, Blade Kitten. More »

	2  Sony Responds To Insomniac Multiplatform Agreement Tue, May 25th, 2010, 11:44 am (EST) BY JORDAN DOUGLAS Insomniac just announced an agreement with EA to publish multiplatform games, a move which would seem like a large blow to Sony. However, while speaking with CVG, Sony quickly rushed to reassure fans that "PS3 exclusive properties" will continue "in the near future." More »

3  Ted Price Touts Creation Tools In ModNation Racers Tue, Apr 13th, 2010, 3:30 pm (EST) BY JAMIE COURTS Ted Price, CEO of Insomniac Games, has been featured in a video today, discussing the creation tools and the time he spent with the upcoming title, ModNation Racers. Price goes into detail on the simplicity of the editing system that let's players create the character and vehicle they want to race, as well as the track and terraform tools of ModNation Racers. More »

1  5 Franchises Where You Wonder 'What Happened'? Mon, Apr 5th, 2010, 7:25 pm (EST) BY NELSON Gaming has become an increasingly important section of entertainment over the last few decades and as such there have been a vast amount of franchises that have flourished over time. Many of these have retained the elements that made them special to gamers while continuing to push forward and it's for this reason that they've stayed at the top of gamer wish lists. This isn't the case for all franchises though. No, while some franchises have continued their legacy, others have seen their legacy disappear into thin air and some have even suffered desperate attempts to rekindle a once vividly burning flame. Below are five franchises which have suffered such a fate - going from hero to zero for some reason and causing gamers to wonder "What Happened?" More »

	6  Insomniac Games May Be Going Multiplatform Sat, Mar 13th, 2010, 1:47 pm (EST) BY SHAWN According to a "trusted" source during GDC 2010, IGN AU reporting that Insomniac Games, creators of the Ratchet & Clank and Resistance franchises, is working on a multiplatform title for the PS3 and Xbox 360. More »

0  Ratchet And Clank: A Crack In Time Review Posted on 2009/11/16 BY DARRYL Ratchet & Clank are two of the more venerable characters in the world of video games and as a testament to this, Ratchet & Clank: A Crack In Time is actually the eighth installment into their main series. Sporting some new features, such as a time manipulation, A Crack In Time is looking to go out with a bang as it actually signals the end of the 'Future' trilogy which started this generation with Tools of Destruction. More »

	0  Insomniac: PS3 Won't Be Maxed For Another 2-3 Years Posted on 2009/10/27 BY DARRYL Much was made about the PlayStation 3 when it first came out, as developers had a difficult time getting used to its complex architecture. However, gamers are finally starting to see what the system is capable of, from first-party developers at least. More »

0  Ratchet And Clank Future: A Crack In Time PSN Demos Coming Shortly Posted on 2009/10/21 BY DARRYL Sony have announced that two demos for Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack In Time will become available on the PlayStation Network over the next couple of weeks. More »

7  Amazing Resistance 2 Marksman Recreated by Fan Posted on 2009/07/12 BY KYLE WYNEN Gaming Union forum member Hyokenseisou has recreated the much loved Marksman rifle from Insomniac Games' Resistance 2. The gun is to-scale, measures in at 37 inches long, and took "roughly 100 hours" over the course of five days to make. Highly detailed, Hyokenseisou's Marksman features a working scope, detachable ammo clip, an ammo counter that lights up, and a laser guide. Check her own photos of the Marksman below. More »

1  Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time Pre-Order Bonuses Revealed Posted on 2009/07/03 BY SHAWN The pre-order bonuses for Insomniac Games' upcoming game, Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time have been revealed on the official North American PlayStation blog. The game begins after the events in Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction and will resolve the long-standing questions presented in the previous Ratchet & Clank Future games. All new abilities and weapons will also be included in A Crack in Time. More »

	3  Interview With Brian Allgeier About Ratchet Posted on 2009/07/01 BY DARRYL Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack In Time is set to be Insomniac Games' next addition to their Ratchet & Clank franchise when it's released on the PlayStation 3 towards the end of 2009. More »