GamesRadar - Folklore

No Folklore sequel coming (News)

Dec 28, 2008

Game Republic founder regrets to inform that there will be no sequels to Folklore.

PS3 Games For Cheap in Japan (News)

Feb 3, 2008

Sony Japan is set to continue a PlayStation tradition with the PlayStation 3: an official budget lineup. A Japanese online retailer has posted listings for the first set of PS3 titles to fall under the new "PlayStation 3 the Best" lineup.

According to the retailer, PS3 owners in Japan will soon be able to pick up PlayStation 3 the Best versions of Resistance, FolksSoul, Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Gundam: Target in Sight, and Ridge Racer 7 for 3,800 yen ($35 USD) each. All five will arrive on 3/19.

Final Folklore Add-On Packs Coming Soon (News)

Jan 30, 2008

Eric Fong, the Associate Producer of Folklore, writes on the PlayStation.Blog:

"Greetings Folklore Fans! Today we're announcing the final installment of download packs. I want to thank each and every one of you for your kind words and support on the blog - it definitely makes it all worth while. I know there are a few unanswered questions (like the Folklore soundtrack) that I'm not at liberty to discuss at present. Hopefully, those of you that were interested will keep an eye on the Blog for satisfactory answers and will continue to post similarly good questions - we'll continue to do our best to provide accurate and timely answers. In the meantime, I hope you will purchase, download, and enjoy packs 5 and 6 as much as we do."

PlayStation.Blog: More New Folklore Tales Coming Soon (News)

Jan 8, 2008

Following on the heels of last month's additions to the Folklore tale, two new downloadable add-on packs are heading your way soon.

In The Alchemist Pack (Folklore Add-on #3), Ellen heads for Undersea City in search of her mother, while other quests will find you collecting stones for a mysterious alchemy experiment and clearing away the Folks who are blocking the Elevator in Hell Realm.

Discover Scarab, a new Folk that will make sure you get the "point", as well as a special Faery-inspired costume for Ellen.

Folklore gets free Xmas DLC (News)

Dec 20, 2007

Dec 20, 2007 Sony is getting all festive this weekend with a new Folklore download pack that will add festive touches to the otherwise dark and sinister game, as well as a new quest for Keats. The new pack gets you Christmas outfits for the two loading characters, Keats and Ellen, who don't look particularly happy about it. They both clearly hate ...

Folklore (Screenshots)

Dec 20, 2007

Holiday Folklore expansion pack is coming to PSN (News)

Dec 19, 2007

Eric Fong, Folklore Associate Producer, announced on the official PlayStation Blog that a holiday-themed expansion pack will be available this week for download from the PlayStation Network. That may sound quite appealing, but the news gets even better: the pack is free.

Folklore Jingles It's Bells (New Japan DLC) (News)

Dec 7, 2007

onAXIS: "While we received the "The Kidnapped Folk" and the "Bottom of the Sea" Folklore add-on packs today, Japan received a new Folklore goodie.

Until December 27, 2007, the Japan PLAYSTATION Store is offering a Folklore Christmas Pack. The pack includes new Christmas costumes for Ellen & Keats and "REAFOKUSU" & "REAKOSUCHUMU" are also included. I guess they are new monsters.

Since we are expected to receive Folklore content throughout this month, we might see this Christmas pack next week."

New Folklore Tales Coming (News)

Dec 5, 2007

Producer Eric Fong on the US Playstation blog writes:

"First, I would like to thank you for helping make our little game a big success. Without your support, deep and innovative games like Folklore would never be made, and quite frankly, I would be out of a job.

So, you've played through Folklore, been to Hell Realm and back, and you want MORE??? Well, you're in luck! Starting this month, and only on the PLAYSTATION Network, you'll be able to purchase new downloadable add-on packs Â¿ each to include a new costume for either Ellen OR Keats, a completely new Folk, and 4 additional quests that extend the Folklore story.

Check out the packs you can look forward to and be on the lookout for more Folklore "surprises" around the corner. Thanks again for your support!"

EDGE slams Eye of Judgement, Folklore; praises Orange Box (News)

Oct 24, 2007

In this months' issue games like Ratched and Clank, Orange Box, Eye of Judgement, Ace Combat 6 and Folklore all got reviewed and not all games did well. Orange Box received a perfect 10/10, wile Ratched and Clank and Ace Combat 6 both scored 8/10 scores.

The Playstation 3 exclusives Eye of Judgement and Folklore, however, didn't do very well which scored a 4/10 and a 5/10 respectively. Clive Barkers: Jericho didn't do very well either with a 5/10 score. Check out all this months' review scores below.

Orange Box (Xbox 360/PS3, EA): 10
Ratchet & Clank: Tools of Destruction (PS3, Sony): 8
Folklore (PS3, Sony): 5
Eye Of Judgement (PS3, Sony): 4
Wipeout Pulse (PSP, Sony): 7
Jericho (PS3/Xbox 360, Codemasters): 5
Conan (PS3/Xbox 360, THQ): 7
Juiced 2 (PS3/Xbox 360, THQ): 6
Monster Hunters Freedom 2 (PSP, Capcom): 7
Pursuit Force Extreme Justice (PSP, Sony): 6
Ace Combat 6 (Xbox 360, Bandai Namco): 8
Dewy's Adventure (Wii, Konami): 6
MySims (Wii, EA): 6
Freshly Picked: Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland (NDS, Nintendo): 6

EGM December 2007 Review Scores Roundup (News)

Oct 23, 2007

The review scores from EGM #222 (December 2007) are revealed:

* Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock: 9, 8.5, 8
* Sega Rally Revo: 7.5, 7, 7
* Conan: 5.5, 5.5, 5.5
* WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008: 8, 7, 5.5
* Clive Barker's Jericho: 3, 4.5, 4.5 (Shame of the Month)
* The Simpsons Game: 7, 6.5, 7
* Bladestorm: The Hundred Years War: 4, 6, 4
* Folklore: 5.5, 7.5, 8
* The Eye of Judgment: 8, 8, 8
* Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction: 8.5, 9.5, 9
* Halo 3: 10, 10, 9
* Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation: 6.5, 6.5, 8
* Half-Life 2 Orange Box: 10, 9.5, 10
* Beautiful Katamari: 7, 4.5, 4
* Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trials and Tribulations: 9, 7, 7.5
* Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness: 7.5, 7, 7
* Silent Hill: Origins: 7.5, 7, 7

PSN getting new Folklore Demo (News)

Oct 18, 2007

At the Playstaion US website the store page lists a Playstation Underground Folklore Demo as well as a juiced 2 demo.

Winner of Folklore character creation contest chosen (News)

Oct 5, 2007

This creature creation was chosen by the development team, Game Republic, and will be featured in an upcoming downloadable expansion for the game. The winner, Lisa, will also be receiving a limited edition art book and a free copy of the game.

Folklore (Review)

Oct 4, 2007

Oct 4, 2007 Given that the Playstation 2 was once the mighty home to all things RPG, the PS3 is going through a bit of a dry spell. But we understand, the system's still in its salad days and probably doesn't want to embarrass itself by porting something unworthy of it's $600 prowess. So is Folklore going to ease the agonizing wait between infinity and a Final Fantasy game? Well the answer is: sorta, kinda, maybe and for the most part, not really. The best thing up Folklore's sleeve is the ...

First Folklore Scores: 9, 8, 6.9, 5 (News)

Oct 1, 2007

Folklore is a unique, dark fantasy adventure inspired by western fairy tales. Set in the mysterious town of Doolin, two strangers, Keats and Ellen, are drawn together to uncover a mysterious legend in a remote village that exists on the border between dreams and reality. They soon learn that the town serves as a gateway to fantastic realms, full of creatures, spirits and monsters. In order to solve the mystery of the town, and their past, the pair must journey through these worlds to uncover its secrets. [SCEA]

Jump on the Folks wagon; Folklore competition announced (News)

Sep 28, 2007

To 'celebrate' the release of the EU Folklore demo at the Playstation Store yesterday, SCEE have announced a 'Create-a-Folk' competition.

Full details on how and where to enter after the jump.

PS3 Poll Police: Tokyo Game Showdown edition (News)

Sep 17, 2007

This week, the Poll Police are laying out the heavy-hitting games that are going to try to grab your attention at the Tokyo Game Show. There are a ton of games on the horizon, but a lot of them aren't the ones that everybody is talking about. Based on our comments throughout the last month or so, the Poll Police have compiled a list, by no means exhaustive, of the games that generate the most buzz. Now then, which of these games do you want to see the most of, more than anything else in the gaming world:

What PS3 game demands your undivided attention at TGS?

It's gotta be Final Fantasy XIII (any of them)
Metal Gear Solid 4, no contest
Haze -- it's another exclusive, after all
White Knight Story
Folklore
Silent Hill 5
Resident Evil 5
LittleBigPlanet
Killzone 2

Vote after the jump.

Amazon.co.uk Cancel Lair and Folklore £14.95 Orders (News)

Aug 29, 2007

I have received an e-mail from Amazon.co.uk informing me my order for Lair has been cancelled due to an incorrect price being displayed.

The e-mail is as follows:

"Dear Customer

We are writing to inform you that the price for the following item was displayed incorrectly at the time you placed the above referenced order:

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Lair (PS3)
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Despite our best efforts, with the millions of items available on our website, pricing errors can occasionally occur.

In our Pricing and Availability Policy (see http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=1040614),we state that where an item's correct price is higher than our stated price, we will cancel the order and notify you of that cancellation.

Your order has now been cancelled. If you still wish to purchase this item, please place a new order online which will be charged at the correct price, when we dispatch it to you.

Please accept our sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused by this error, and rest assured that we will continue to make every effort to maintain the accuracy of all prices on our site.

We look forward to serving you again in the future.

Warmest regards,

Customer Service Department
Amazon.co.uk"

I guess some things you see are too good to be true.

Lair and Folklore prices returned to normal on Amazon.co.uk (News)

Aug 28, 2007

It seems that the recent price of the Playstation 3 games Lair and Folklore listed on Amazon.co.uk for 14.95 pounds each was a mistake as now they are listed as 34.99 pounds each.

PS3 Exclusives List from PSU (News)

Aug 24, 2007

The list both shows confirmed, and rumored exlusives in an easy to read and well thought out way. The list includes both released and unreleased PS3 exclusives including timed exclusives such as Haze.

US Folklore Demo to hit PSN today (News)

Aug 23, 2007

August 23rd:

Be the first to cross over to the other side.
Download the demo from the Playstation Network.
Discover the mystery...

EU PSN Update LIVE - Includes Folklore Demo plus much much more.... (News)

Aug 22, 2007

The EU Playstation Network Store has been updated with lots of goodies hot off the Leipzip convention. The update includes:

UT3 Gamers' Day Trailer
Stranglehold Gamers' Day Trailer
**Folklore Exclusive Demo** For a LIMITED time
Warhawk Trailers (Multiplayer/Air/Ground/Trailer)
PSN Trailer from Leipzip
Playstation Eye Trailer from Leipzip
MGS4 Gameplay Demo from Leipzip
Heavenly Sword Nariko Trailer
Snakeball Trailer

Limited Folklore demo tomorrow (News)

Aug 21, 2007

Aug 21, 2007 A playable demo of Sony Japan's gorgeous-looking Folklore will be appearing in the PS Store tomorrow. The demo puts you in control of one of the two starring characters, Ellen, who goes to the mysterious town of Doolin in search of her mother, and will give you a good feel for the character interaction, new fighting system and intuitive use of the SixAxis for which it has been so highly commended. You can read what we have to say about the game ...

Folklore demo coming today? (News)

Aug 21, 2007

According to the UK Playstation site: From August 21 to August 31, 2007, visit Playstation Store with your PS3 to download an exclusive demo and experience the innovative gameplay of Folklore for yourself.

Six Quest Packs Planned For Folklore (News)

Aug 21, 2007

During the Folklore presentation by the game's designer Yoshiki Okamoto at Sony's PR space, 3Rooms, some details on planned downloadable content were shown. Six download packs, or "Quest Packs", have been planned. Each pack will contain the following:

4 new quests
1 new costume
1 new monster

Sony's Folklore Jumps From PS3 to PSP (News)

Aug 20, 2007

Sony is drumming up support this week for Folklore, its new monster-collection game for the PlayStation 3. The company will be showing off the game to attendees at this year's Games Convention in Leipzig. What the assembled masses won't see is the PSP edition, which Sony has told Kikizo is in the works in Japan already.

PS3: Huge PSN Store Update For Leipzig & EU Gets Folklore Demo (News)

Aug 20, 2007

While PS3Fanboy.com were at Sony's 3Rooms today, they were told that Wednesday night will see a large update straight from Leipzig. Why Wednesday? Because that's when the Sony Press Conference is, of course. The update will contain lots of trailers from the show as well as an English language Folklore demo.

Folklore - hands-on (Preview)

Aug 15, 2007

Folklore opens with cheese-o-rific melodrama; troubled young lady Ellen nearly catches her death when she dives off the fishing boat taking her to the small Irish village of - clever, this - Lemrick when its captain decides to turn back. There she hopes to figure out exactly how her dead mom managed to send her a letter despite being, yknow, dead, before embarking on a totally surreal adventure through seven netherworlds. Its a stunning looking introduction and we were a little worried that ...

Folklore Create-A-Creature Contest (News)

Aug 11, 2007

To celebrate the release of Folklore, SCEA is giving you a once-in-a-lifetime chance to make a character that will be included in the game!

FOLKLORE CREATE-A-CREATURE CONTEST.

* Create a Folk illustration
* Write down a description of your Folk's abilities
* Describe how your Folk's abilities can be used after it's been captured
* Be sure to do your research! Go to www.FolkloreTheGame.com to learn more
about the game.

There are prizes to be won. So, hurry...

Game Producer Eric Fong: "Blu-ray allows us to...not cutting corners" (News)

Aug 7, 2007

In a recent interview Producer Eric Fong explains the need for Blu-ray in video games.

Eric Fong: "Blu-ray allows us to provide a high-def audio and video experience without cutting corners or inconveniencing users with disc swaps."

PS Blog: At Comic-con with Folklore & more (News)

Jul 28, 2007

PLAYSTATION.BLOG "Our team is here at Comic-Con showing off some of our upcoming titles: Syphon Filter: Logan's Shadow, SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Tactical Strike, Folklore and plenty of others. THE EYE OF JUDGEMENT kiosk has been packed, and so has the SingStar competition. If you happen to be at the show, be sure to stop by, we're in booth #4401. This afternoon and tomorrow we will have Navy SEALs on-hand to help you pose with weapons to be photographed and put onto the cover of SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Tactical Strike. All right, enough of the plug."

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Sony Gamer's Day - revealed! (Feature)

Jul 26, 2007

Originally posted on May 22, 2007 Months before the 2007 Electronic Entertainment Expo, Sony Computer Entertainment of America flew a small army of journalists down to its headquarters in San Diego for its Gamer's Day, a pre-E3 sneak peek at games set to arrive on its PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2 and PSP platforms. Featuring dozens of games from Sony and third-party publishers, several of which were unveiled and/or made playable for the first time, the event was a staggering look at a swarm ...

Folklore - E3 trailer 07-17-07 (Video)

Jul 17, 2007

A dark fantasy adventure inspired by western fairy tales.

E3 Day 2 Extra: Liveblogging the Sony Keynote Speech (News)

Jul 11, 2007

PS3 Attitude liveblogs the Sony keynote speech at E3 2007 to bring all the details of every Sony PS3-related announcement.

Europe Gets Sony Release Dates (News)

Jun 28, 2007

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe sent word to press outlets in Spain of its line up for the rest of the year, including new dates and additional confirmation on previously unconfirmed games. On the list of releases were games like LocoRoco 2 and Gran Turismo 5 Prologue, both scheduled for release this calendar year.

PLAYSTATION 3
Singstar Next Gen: 8 - 22
Warhawk: 8 -29
Heavenly Sword: 9 - 12
Lair: 9 -26
Folklore: 10 -10
Eye of Judgment: 10 - 24
Ratchet & Clank: 11 - 7
Time Crisis 4 & GunCon 3: 11 -18
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue: 11 - 21
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune: 11 - 28

Folklore/FolksSoul PS3 Demo Confirmed (News)

May 29, 2007

It was rumored a few days ago that there would be a demo of Folklore sometime in June well its been confirmed now and it's much earlier than that! If Game Republic's dedication to making Folklore's gameplay a bit more simplistic than its previous Playstation 3 title is any indication, the game may turn out to be that one game a lot of us have been waiting forÂ¿at least those of us yearning for a JRPG.

Resistance Online Goes International (News)

May 26, 2007

Accoring to a recent Japanese press release from Sony, the following will take place June 1st;

- Resistance International servers, as well as the map pack will be available June 1st, with the map pack costing 800yen.

- Motorstorm content will be made available at the same time, no price was listed.

- Folk Soul demo will also be uploaded to the PSN on June 1st.

Folklore Demo Coming To PS3 Store In Early June (News)

May 25, 2007

According to WatchIMpress, the Japanese PS3 store will be getting a demo of Folklore sometime in early June. No word on a US release yet

Folklore - Trailer 05-17-07 (Video)

May 17, 2007

A dark fantasy adventure inspired by western fairy tales.

Cloak of the Midnight Sun (Ellen) (Unlockable)

Jul 20, 2009

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Folklore FAQ (FAQ)

Jul 20, 2009

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Folklore: Bestiary and Karma Release FAQ (FAQ)

Aug 21, 2008

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Unlock Folks (Unlockable)

Jan 7, 2008

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