Erik Estavillo claims Sony Computer Entertainment violated his freedom of speech by banning him from an online video game portal, which he claims he uses as a tool to overcome agoraphobia. In videos posted to YouTube, Estavillo can be heard saying racial and homophobic slurs to other online gamers, for which Sony revoked his online access to their network.
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Insomniac Games has said that it "would be silly" to think that Resistance would be the developer's last new IP, revealing that the Burbank-based studio will be developing new IPs "at some point in the future".
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Ever wanted to know how many times you've died in Ratchet & Clank: A Crack In Time?
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Hardcore Resistance fans believe PS3 exclusive first-person shooter Resistance 2 "was a failure", according to developer Insomniac.

That's the stark admission from senior community manager James Stevenson, who told VideoGamer.com in a wide-ranging interview that long term fan feedback "weighed" on him.

"The hardcore fans of Resistance 1 were maybe a little bit disappointed. Those folks consistently expressing that - especially GAF [NeoGAF] - it was like your dog turned on you," Stevenson explained.
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Owning a PS3 you probably already know about the absolutely amazing games it has so far. Uncharted, Resistance, Killzone, or some other game from the long list, there is something there for everyone and every single game is a step ahead of the industry. While this is great, there is one problem PS3 suffers that no other console necessarily has. Great games get shafted in honor of other great games, which could be somewhat a big deal. Remember when Valkalrye chronicles first released? How it sold during the opening weeks? A majority of you probably believe it was this year and it sold well. The truth be had, it released last holiday season and sold terribly until this year. Reason being, the other big names over shadowed it and it's not the only game to suffer from this
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A new lawsuit against Sony claims that banning players from the Playstation Network not only causes pain and suffering, but violates their First Amendment rights to free speech.
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A retailer on Thurs. discounted the game title Resistance: Fall of Man for Sony Corp.'s Playstation 3 to under $15 in a one-day sale.
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Sony announced today the release in HOME of a Resistance 2 space. Video after the jump.
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There are plenty of deals on video games this week, as much as 50% off some games and gear. Guitar Hero games and accessories, as well as PlayStation hardware too. Here's a round-up of various video game deals that are going on this week. You may want to check them out soon, because supplies are limited!

Among the offers are:
$20 off the PLAYSTATION 3 Uncharted Bundle
$20 off LittleBigPlanet
Guitar Hero Aerosmith for free when you buy Guitar Hero Metallica
Resistance Retribution or MLB 09 for free with PSP
Guitar Hero On Tour Guitar Bundles for 50% off
Buy 1 Xbox 360 or PS3 game at Target, get 50% off another
Get $20 off Grand Theft Auto Chinatown Wars when you purchase a DSi
and more!
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Insomniac Games has created some incredible games for the PlayStation consoles over the past 15 years. Spyro the Dragon, Ratchet and Clank, and Resistance are some of the well known franchises included in that line up, but it's a sin not to recognize the less famous titles the developer punched out, like Disruptor, as well. Insomniac recently announced, in fact, that they have sold an astonishing 32 million plus PlayStation exclusive games.
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According to a reader tip, Target stores are receiving a brand new PS3 SKU. The DPCI item number for the new product is 207-23-0009 and it will be available on March 29, a few days after the end of Game Developer's Conference.
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Here's your weekly store update featuring a lot of Insomniac Games updates for both R:FoM and R2. There is also new LBP items. Hit the jump for the full list of PSP and PS3 updates.
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PSBlog writes: We know what some of you are thinking: "Well, Resistance 2 has shipped-I betcha Insomniac is sitting back, cracking a cold one, and taking it easy 'til after the holidays." In the words of ESPN college football analyst Lee Corso: NOT so fast, my friend! We've been on the message boards reading your Resistance 2 feedback, letting it soak in, and working diligently on patches (Yes, more updates are on the way, and no, I don't have a definitive date for the next patch. But trust me-it's in the works). We also have some really cool new community features coming to MyResistance.net over the next few weeks. Expect another blog post soon with more details.
Now, since this is the holiday season, we figured it was time to provide you with some Resistance-related gifts that won't do any damage to your wallet. Here we go:
Resistance 2 PS3 Themes: As if your PlayStation 3 hadn't been subjected to enough of the Chimeran invasion, the attacks continue this Thursday with some brand-new Resistance 2 themes for your console. Insomniac's art team put together three sweet-looking themes, each sporting multiple wallpapers. Here's a peek at "Man vs. Chimera," which you'll be able to download from the PlayStation Store:
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WildStorm (a branch of DC Comics) will be unleashing a 6 part graphic novel series which will utilize the universe of Resistance and it's primary protagonist named Nathan Hale. Mike Costa touts the writer credit, while Ramón Pérez will be at helm of the art. The issues are expected to cover the various events leading up to the beginning of the second title and serve as a direct tie-in to the game's plotline.
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However, the success of multiplatform titles does appear lucrative to Price. Speaking to Gamasutra, he also adds that We see games that are multiplatform succeeding wildly, and doing great, and that too is a fantastic place to be." That doesn't mean Insomniac is planning on making games on Xbox 360 any time soon -- however, as an independent studio, they're certainly free to keep that option available.
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Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is offering online customers a discounted bundle that includes Sony Corp.'s Playstation 3 and an HDTV by Toshiba Corp.
The exclusive online offer includes an 80GB PS3, choice of Blu-ray movie, PS3 Blu-ray Remote, and a Toshiba Regza 32" Class Full HD 1080p LCD HDTV for $997.
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Retailers on Sun. price cut Sony Corp.'s Resistance: Fall of Man prior to the release of the sequel, Resistance 2.

Amazon.com and Circuit City Stores Inc. price cut the title to $19.99 this week.

The title was released in 2006 as a launch title for the PS3.
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mcvuk.com writes: Sony is delighted at the success of its debut PS3 Platinum range, and the platform holder is already gearing up for its second batch of releases.

The first games to receive the £19.99 Platinum treatment included first party titles Uncharted, Ratchet and Clank and Resistance Fall of Man, along with Ubisoft release Assassin's Creed. And Sony's Platinum product manager Phil Lynch has highlighted retail as the driving force behind the range's success.

"We are delighted with the response to the Platinum campaign from consumers and retail partners alike," he said.
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It's every gamers' dream: win money by playing video games. Despite gaming's newfound mainstream acceptance, most people--especially those in the United States--do not recognize gaming as a legitimate competitive activity. In a country where card games like Texas Hold 'em have recently exploded, turning 21-year-olds into online superstars, it's no stretch to assume that more gaming mediums deserve a similar place in public attention.
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Japan has more greatest hits than SCEA gives NA. This is a glimpse as to what could be coming to the US for greatest hits.

Japan's Greatest Hits Collection:
Elder Scrolls: Oblivion
Ninja Gaiden Sigma
Enchanted Arm
Ratchet and Clank Future: Tools of Destruction
Magna Carta 3: Northern, My Small Prairies
Wangan Midnight
Rainbow Six: Vegas
Folklore
Resistance: Fall of Man
Gundam: Target in Sight
Ridge Racer 7

So.... We need Ratchet and Clank for US Greatest Hits, and it may be coming next year
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