Insomniac Games responds to the criticisms about them over-milking the Ratchet and Clank franchise.
The PSP has seen a number of revisions over the course of its existance, and the PSPgo is the latest evolution of the system that's hitting retail in less than two weeks. With the system's launch right around the corner, Sony sent IGN a small note that detailed a few pieces of juicy information that PSP fans might find interesting.
"Some may argue that the PSP games library is filled with PS2 ports. Those people are wrong. In fact, it's the PS2 library that's filled with PSP ports! Joining games like Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror and Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters, it appears Secret Agent Clank will be receiving its very own PS2 port. GameFly currently has a listing for a PS2 version of last year's stealth-inspired platformer. Considering the developer's track record, a PS2 port seems quite inevitable."
Keep busy with Ninja Gaiden II and Metal Gear Solid 4, because there's nothing new for the Xbox 360 and PLAYSTATION 3 this week. Wii gamers will finally be getting Rock Band at the end of the week. Clank goes solo with the arrival of Secret Agent Clank for the Sony PSP. Square Enix brings revived Taito classics Arkanoid on the DS and Space Invaders Extreme for the PSP and DS. There's never a slow week for the DS...
High Impact says it's "proud" of the visual splendour that it has achieved on PSP.As well they should be, looking at these new screens. "The whole team is proud of what we've been able to push the PSP to in Secret Agent Clank and look forward to seeing what the fans think of all the cool, exciting new worlds that we've come up with," said High Impact Games environment artist, Jeff Parrott.Secret Agent Clank ...
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Playstation.Blog writes: "The great thing about the Ratchet & Clank universe being such a diverse and creative place is that you can take something like a robot-spy-themed game and it fits perfectly in. Our Designers do such a great job of helping the Environment Artists visualize the world that on Secret Agent Clank we started with a brainstorming meeting between the two departments.
If you pre-order Sony's new Secret Agent Clank for PSP at GameStop, you can get a free Secret Agent Clank figurine.
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Playstation Blog writes: "Secret Agent Clank previews have started rolling in from IGN, GameSpot, GameSpy, MTV Multiplayer, GayGamer, and GameHelper. On Thursday, we took Lesley and Ken Strickland to GameSpot for a segment of OnTheSpot where they demonstrated some of the Captain Qwark gameplay (starts at 13:20). Everyone seems really excited about this game, so look for more previews on your favorite sites. Secret Agent Clank hits retailers June 17."
PSPfanboy: "Finally! We can see Captain Quark in action! Secret Agent Clank hasn't been pushing the limits of PSP graphics, but we have to say that things look a bit more charming in these new screens. The lighting effects look really great, and the number of characters on screen is impressive. We're glad to finally see the new enemies that'll be featured in this PSP-exclusive spin-off -- they look just as zany as the series' past creation"
PlayStation.com forum user StalkingSilence found more hidden information on SCEE's website regarding the upcoming PlayStation Day on May 6, 2008. The event page set up for the site, but currently not linked to anywhere else, displays several games related to the invite-only press event.
Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) has released a trailer and screenshots of Clank's upcoming solo outing on the Sony PSP, Secret Agent Clank. Check them out here!
IGN's favorite robot sends chocolates and a trailer:
So you think that 2008 is all about consoles? Well check out these upcoming releases exclusive for the Playstation Portable and you'll see why the PSP is here to stay.
PlayStation 3 title Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction from Insomniac Games has just been released recently. As you all know, another entry in the franchise will be coming in 2008 to PlayStation Portable gamers in the form of Secret Agent Clank.
Frank Simon, a senior producer on Secret Agent Clank, wanted to provide a quick update on the game since it was recently introduced.