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PSN Europe starts biweekly indies sale with Pid, Topatoi, Zack Zero tomorrow
A new batch of indie games will be on sale every two weeks through PSN in Europe. The first three to jointly cut the ribbon on this new promotional indie carousel are Pid, Topatoi and Zack Zero. Pid (was £7.99, now £4.79; extra 30 percent off for PS Plus) is an action/puzzle game from Might and Delight, an outfit comprised of ex-Grin folk. Topatoi (was £7.99, now £3.19; extra ten percent off for PS Plus) is a notoriously difficult episodic platformer from Boolat Games, and Zack Zero (was £7.99, now £2.39; extra 25 percent off for PS Plus) from Crocodile Entertainment rounds out the group with its 2.5D action-platforming. If you'd like to learn more about these games, the PlayStation Blog has also published some commentary from each of the participating developers.
Topatoi: The Pillar of Skies reaches Europe this week
The next episode of PSN-exclusive platformer Topatoi will be arriving on the European PlayStation Store tomorrow, February 4th. The Pillar of Skies promises seven new chapters, ten new arcade levels and a new "Double Mode" that allows two players to go through levels cooperatively. With 11 new Trophies to acquire, this second episode should take about ten hours to complete. The Pillar of Skies is not a standalone product. Instead, it acts as an add-on to the original Topatoi. You won't have to beat the original game, but you will need it installed in order to go through the new content. See a trailer after the break. %Gallery-80110%
Topatoi: The Pillar of Skies flies to PSN in early 2010
Boolat Games' follow-up to PSN platformer Topatoi is aiming for a January–February release in 2010. The sequel, titled The Pillar of Skies, features a new environment, new enemies and "an extended gameplay experience." Promising a lengthier quest and brand new arcade levels, this announcement should come as a nice surprise for anyone that enjoyed the charm of the first game. Catch the trailer after the break. %Gallery-80110%
Topatoi getting US release next week
Back in July, we wrote a headline about Topatoi and its slow journey to the US. Well, looks like we were right: more than three months after its original European release, Topatoi will finally grace the American PlayStation Store next week, on October 15th.Critics have been mixed about the PSN platformer, with Worth Playing calling it a "fantastic platformer" while OPM faults the game's "mystifyingly unintuitive control mechanic." It won't be long until we can judge the game for ourselves, though.
PSN's Topatoi now available in Australia, New Zealand
Australian and New Zealand gamers are in for a treat, as the adorable Topatoi is now available for purchase on the PlayStation Store. Pardon, Stateside PlayStation 3 owners? "What's Topatoi?" It's an adventure platformer currently available to European gamers, but not planned for a North America release until later this year.If you hail from the place people think Flight of the Conchords are from, versus where they are actually from, the platformer is available for 15.95AUD or 18.9NZD, respectively. Those looking for more Topatoi action will be happy to hear the game's developer has confirmed that the second chapter in the saga will release later this year, via the PlayStation Europe Blog.%Gallery-66362%
Topatoi spins a slow journey to the US this Fall
Topatoi has been available on the PlayStation Network for over three weeks now. Wait, you didn't know? Maybe it's because it's currently only available in Europe. That's about to change, though. Natalia from Boolat Games told us "topatoi will be released in the US this fall," but unfortunately an exact release date isn't available yet.Our own Jem Alexander says "it feels like a PS1 game with HD graphics," and he means that in the best possible way possible. After checking out gameplay footage of the platformer in action, will you want to patiently wait for the game?
Topatoi spinning to European PSN this week
We haven't heard much from Topatoi, the spinning 3D platformer developed by Ukrainian developer Boolat Games, since it was announced last November. Now, suddenly, the European PlayStation Blog has revealed that the game will be released this week -- but only in Europe. Boolat's PR manager calls Topatoi "the first part of the saga" and notes that the game will include split-screen multiplayer, with future updates providing more multiplayer modes.No word on an American release yet -- but it definitely won't be this week. The official Boolat website says an announcement will be coming "soon."%Gallery-66362%
