PSP Fanboy mini-interview: Ape Quest
by Andrew Yoon 
{ Jan 14th 2008 at 9:00AM }
We chatted with Scott Goryl from SCEA quickly about the game's surprise release.
Why the surprise release? Shouldn't games like Beats and Ape Quest get a bit more attention before being sprung upon the PSP community?
SCEA is excited to bring titles like Beats and Ape Quest to consumers via the PC Store. Even with limited hype before release, consumers are downloading and enjoying these great games for PSP.
The game hasn't come in Japan yet. Will it also be downloadable there, or will it be on UMD?
The current plan is to release it as a download.
Gallery: Ape Quest
Will any of the other Ape Escape games make it to the States (perhaps as a downloadable title)?
There are plans to release a number of PSP and PS1 Classic titles for download through our PlayStation Store on both the PS3 and PC. This will potentially include other "Ape" games. [Editor's note: A number of games, such as Ape Racer, are available in Japan exclusively.]
Will other games utilize the same pricing model as Ape Quest?
Ape Quest features a unique 3 chapter system that allows players to purchase and download only the content they want. There may be other games down the road that feature a similar episodic-like system of purchasing the game in chunks, but none have been announced at this time.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
XenoPhage @ Jan 14th 2008 10:00AM
Wow.. Love the canned responses. Why even bother with an interview like this if they're just going to give you crap answers?
Hell, they didn't even answer the first one. Complete marketing spin.
Kspraydad @ Jan 14th 2008 10:01AM
Wow.
Was that interview with Eliza?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ELIZA
Brendan Brown @ Jan 14th 2008 11:39AM
I'm really digging the Ape Quest starter pack and I think I'll actually shell out for the 3-chapter bundle.
It's a charming game and I'm hoping word-of-mouth gives it some legs because Sony seems to be sneaking this one right by us.
Alien @ Jan 14th 2008 11:50AM
Well its interesting how this game just appeared ... Il have to try it out than :)
Brian Goslin @ Jan 14th 2008 12:26PM
I am having trouble with all the chapters appearing... I downloaded the bundle but I only have gold and blue? I downloaded all them...
Brendan Brown @ Jan 14th 2008 12:59PM
Maybe red is unlocked later in the game?
btutterrow @ Jan 14th 2008 7:42PM
You unlock Red after you beat Gold or Blue.
spambot @ Jan 14th 2008 5:47PM
I'm hoping actually having releases on the Playstation store for the PSP is a trend they continue.
Hashbrown_Hunter @ Jan 14th 2008 7:28PM
Yeah hopefully they can get out a couple games every month or two.