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Sly Cooper 4 spotted in inFamous demo
Those who have access to the early inFamous demo will want to go Empire City's cinema. At the top of the list of fictional titles on display is Sly Cooper 4. This where you scream "OMG!" and run around like a man on fire. We'll wait. Done? Good. Of course, this tease may be a simple Easter egg, placed to simply stir up fanboy passions. Or, it could be a hint at what's to come ... We'll let you decide in the comments. [Thanks, Noshino! Via TAWKN]
European inFamous special edition unearthed
Electronic Theatre is reporting that Europe will be receiving a special limited edition of inFamous, courtesy of various independent retailers such as ShopTo. At the moment, the big retailers such as Play and GAME are offering only the normal edition, with Play advertising entry into the Uncharted 2 multiplayer beta as an exclusive extra. The speciai edition will contain "a set of limited edition postcards, as well as a comic book based on the game." There will also be a redemption code for a special in-game power. We suspect it's probably those Gigawatt Blades that are available as a pre-order bonus in the US. Judging from the image above, the cover art seems to be a new, more comic-bookish design. A tempting package, considering it's available at the same price as the normal version. But is it worth missing out on the Uncharted 2 beta for? Tough call ...
Trophies: inFamous
1 Platinum 1 Gold 11 Silver 37 Bronze Difficulty: Moderate Online Trophies? No Time to Completion: 40 hours DLC Trophies? No View Trophy List Read More About the Game %Gallery-12672%
inFamous demo arrives May 21
You're probably as anxious as we are to get your hands on inFamous at the end of this month. For those who are actually interested in the game itself -- as opposed to the accompanying Uncharted 2 multiplayer beta -- you don't have too long to wait before getting in some playtime, thanks to a demo that will be released on the PSN Store. The demo will be available to everyone on May 21, not long before the game's worldwide launch on May 26 in the US and May 29 in Europe. Can't wait until then? Pre-ordering the game will get you early access to the demo next week, on May 7. Either way, you'll be able to check out Cole's powers for yourself before the game's fast approaching release. Update: We've removed this post from the front page, as we reported the demo date in a prior update about the game's retail release.
Sony Gamers' Day 2009: inFamous gameplay videos
Rounding out our inFamous coverage from Sony's Gamers' Day event, here are two, thorough gameplay videos (above and after the break), which shed light on the rather dark world featured in Sucker Punch's sandbox action title. The videos put into motion the mechanics that power not-so-pedestrian bike messenger, Cole McGrath, up, over and through these urban environments and their precarious vertical obstacles and junk yard-spawned, mechanical overseers. Typical, infamous carjacking/hooker-beating this is not. inFamous is scheduled for release on May 26, exclusively on PS3. %Gallery-51349%
Darkness reigns in new inFamous screenshots
Click for bigger destruction. These are some remarkable screenshots and renders for the upcoming inFamous. Sucker Punch has been concealing the game's darker tone -- but no more. In this new set of screens from Sony's Gamers Day, we see a ravaged Empire City, and a Cole consumed by power. This gallery is a must-see for anyone even remotely interested in this upcoming adventure. %Gallery-51349%
Empire City gets ripped apart in new inFamous trailer
Sony pretty much has a guaranteed hit on its hands with inFamous, what with bundling Uncharted 2's multiplayer beta with the game. But wouldn't it be great if inFamous were also, y'know, a good game? Looks like that's exactly what we may be getting. This new trailer highlights the explosive damage you'll be dealing in Empire City, allowing us to gain not only a better feel for Cole's acrobatic abilities, but a chance to appreciate how large Empire City might be. With less than a month to go before the release of inFamous, we're going to be seeing a lot more of Cole's stomping grounds in the coming weeks. %Gallery-12672% [Thanks, Arsh!]
inFamous shocks UK audience on May 29th
Looks like Brits won't have to wait long to get their hands on Sucker Punch's first PS3 adventure. The superhero-'em-up is arriving in the UK just three days after the US release, on May 29th. Hopefully, this means that the rest of Europe will also be able to enjoy the upcoming PS3 exclusive in May. [Thanks, Will H.!]
inFamous pre-order box reveals Uncharted 2 multiplayer beta
Looks as though Sony's "electrifying announcement" may have been leaked a bit early. A Best Buy pre-order box features this promo for an Uncharted 2 "Multiplayer Beta Voucher," as revealed by Kotaku. From what we can garner from the box, purchasing inFamous will give players an early preview of Uncharted 2's online mode. This would be a rather smart move on Sony's part, leveraging one of its biggest franchises to promote a new IP.Oh, and multiplayer in Uncharted 2??? That sounds pretty rad, too. Guess we'll find out all the details when embargoes end on Monday.[Thanks, tmacairjordan87!]
Sony teases 'electrifying' inFamous, Uncharted 2 news
Sony has released a most unusual teaser clip (above) via its YouTube PlayStation channel, which indicates some sort of announcement regarding two PS3-exclusives, inFamous and Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, will be made on Monday, April 27. The publisher recently held preview events for both titles, the coverage embargoes on which just so happen to lift on -- you guessed it -- April 27. We know what's going on with Nate Drake's new adventure -- and seriously can't wait to tell you on Monday -- but we didn't attend Sucker Punch's open house event. Sony did promise the latter would give a sneak peek at new inFamous content, though. Scrutinizing today's video, we see Cole McGrath, the hero/anti-hero of inFamous crackle with electricity, followed by a promotional shot of Uncharted 2 in which an electrical transformer explodes. Our best, total guesses: either Cole will somehow be a playable character in Uncharted 2 (his powers do "reach into" the game during the video) or inFamous will include a playable demo of Naughty Dog's latest. Either would be "electrifying" announcements in our book. Which one would you like to happen most?
inFamous goes gold despite ridiculous grammatical error
If you were worried that the recent announcement of inFamous' unprecedented anti-delay was some sort of sick (and outrageously belated) April Fools' Day joke, you can cool your jets -- developer Sucker Punch announced today that the game has gone gold. Yes, the PS3-exclusive, open-world action title is on its way to the printers -- even with that glaringly obvious grammatical error in the title. inFamous? Seriously? Who named this thing, E.E. Cummings? The stupidly titled game is scheduled to hit U.S. store shelves on May 26, but you can get your hands on it a bit earlier when the demo drops on May 21.
inFamous gets anti-delay, releasing in May
How often do you hear about games getting pushed up instead of delayed? Good news for those who have been waiting for inFamous: the game is being pushed up to a new May release date. A free demo will be available to everyone on May 21st, with the full game launch on May 26th. We're glad to see the game get an earlier release -- this Spring drought is killing us! With the game coming out so soon, we'll have to decide on which pre-order bonus we'll want. %Gallery-12672%
Get Gigawatts or go Home: inFamous pre-order bonuses detailed
Click to embiggen. Do you want to have these badass blades in inFamous? Well, you better get ready to pre-order the game at GameStop. The "Gigawatt Blades Power" is a GameStop-exclusive download that's only available when you reserve the game. According to the retailer, the weapon will allow Cole to "annihilate any foe" with his hands. The electric blades that extend from his wrists may be powerful, but the retailer notes that they're also "gentle enough to allow for the occasional tickling." Remember folks, you can't always kill your way out of every situation. Amazon.com is offering a different pre-order bonus: an exclusive costume for use in PlayStation Home. By reserving the game at the online retailer, players will be able to get a full costume that transforms their virtual avatars into a member of the Reaper gang. You can see that bonus after the break.
See InFamous in action
InFamous is getting a lot of attention this week. We learned the other day that the soundtrack will be available on PSN in May and there's also a behind-the-scenes sneak peek to check out later today in this month's issue of Qore. If you don't have a subscription to Qore, don't worry, you can still watch some gameplay footage right here (for free!). This new video clip takes us through the mean streets of Empire City, showing off a mission that has you taking out armored buses. Needless to say, there's a lot of carnage going on. Don't miss our latest hands-on preview for more on InFamous. [Thanks, Rodrigo!]
Qore Episode 11 is free, subscribers get Linger in Shadows
Qore Episode 11 will be available tomorrow on the PlayStation Store. And guess what? It'll be FREE for everyone. The upcoming issue will feature a behind-the-scenes look at inFamous, Fat Princess and Red Faction: Guerrilla.If you're a subscriber, don't feel too left out. You'll be getting free access to Linger in Shadows and you'll get early access to the Red Faction demo -- no need to pre-order. For a preview of tomorrow's episode, click past the break.
inFamous soundtrack hitting iTunes in May [Update]
Update: The soundtrack will be available on iTunes, not the PlayStation Store, as previously reported. Trash cans, water jugs and broken glass are just some of the instruments being used in the musical score of inFamous, the upcoming PS3-exclusive adventure. SCEA Music Manager Jonathan Mayer is using his experience with God of War II and Uncharted to overlook the game's distinct sound, one that "encapsulate[s] the gritty and decimated nature of Empire City." Not only are unconventional instruments being used, traditional orchestral instruments are being played in very non-traditional ways. "Bungie cords were stretched across a concert bass drum and strummed, wire brushes were beat on a suspended tuba and shakers were constructed of broken glass." The score will be created by electronic musician Amon Tobin, composers James Dooley and Mel Wesson, and electric cellist Martin Tillman. The April issue of Qore will feature a further look into the creation of the game's soundtrack. Finally, fans will be able to download the complete soundtrack off iTunes on May 21st for $9.99. %Gallery-12672%
GDC09: inFamous hands-on
Like Naughty Dog before it, Sucker Punch is attempting to transform its success as a cartoonish platformer developer into a mature, (dare we say) realism-based game designer. The leap from Sly Cooper into the open-world inFamous is a giant one, but Sucker Punch's inaugural PS3 effort is shaping up to be one of those games that justifies your shiny, black console. One of the levels on hand at GDC was "Food Drop," as Sucker Punch calls it. Our mission began on Cole McGrath's rooftop shanty retreat where his fat buddy Zeke was lounging on a couch, reading a graphic novel. Cole, hard-working bike messenger and the game's protagonist, is already aware of his electrifying power, but hasn't quite realized the full extent of this "great responsibility." Cue: Zeke wanting to watch television; predicament: the batteries aren't charged. You can guess what happens next ... training! Hold L1 to charge up your inner-electricity, and press L2 to fire it. TV ON! %Gallery-48561%
GDC09: An inFamous interview with Sucker Punch's Brian Fleming
We visited Sony's PlayStation Blogger's Lounge yesterday (scoring ourselves a nifty Trophy t-shirt in the process -- we'll be giving it away on the site soon!) to have a look at the PlayStation 3's anticipated action game, inFamous, and talk to Sucker Punch producer Brian Fleming. We'll have a hands-on with the game soon, but for now, here's a very short summation: it's pretty darn cool.Head after the break for the full interview with Fleming, and check out the gallery of new images from the game. Well, what are you waiting for? Charge!%Gallery-48561%
inFamous' Karma system revealed
Finally, almost two years after the game was unveiled at GDC 2007, Sony has revealed details about inFamous' Karma system -- a key part of the game which we've often intimated could either make or break it. Thankfully, it's looking pretty decent, as you can see from the two videos we have showcasing the feature. The first, which can be found above, gives a few examples of the moral choices you have to make throughout the game. These choices will affect "the way pedestrians react to Cole, the powers he can use and upgrade, Cole's appearance, and even the story." As in Fable, any decision you make will award you either good or bad karma. There are six karmic levels: three bad (Thug, Outlaw and Infamous) and three good (Guardian, Champion and Hero). Each of these levels will contain different skills which can be bought with experience points. Placing points in a Champion skill and then lowering your karma level to Guardian means you will no longer have access to that skill. Cole will change his appearance according to his karma level (again, much like Fable) and depending on whether he's a goody or baddy, his electricity will appear either red or blue. Upgrading your powers in either a good or evil direction will directly affect how they work. Good powers use electrons and are more likely to stun or restrain enemies while bad powers utilize positrons and will kill, maim and destroy. The second video, seen after the break, shows examples of this. Seeing this system in action raises our hopes for inFamous. The game was starting to look very samey, but this added ingredient may be just the spice we've been looking for.
These new inFamous videos are shocking
inFamous is due out in around three months and we still haven't seen that much of it yet. These videos seek to change that by showing around eleven minutes of gameplay montage footage. It's looking good, if a bit samey. The platforming sections look like they're a lot of fun, though the combat seems like it could get a bit repetitive. We guess that'll depend on the full scope of Cole's powers. We suspect that the game's writing and story will make or break the experience. Check out all four videos after the break.
