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Get your Pata on with Patapon 2 for $14

by Richard Mitchell { Aug 4th 2009 at 1:15PM }


Amazon is just laying on the PlayStation sales today, with Patapon 2 being slashed to a measly $13.98. Okay, so it's not like Patapon 2 was terribly expensive in the first place, but come on, $14! For the price of two delicious hamburger combos, you could be playing this year's premiere drum-sequence-battle game. With the money you save off the regular $20 price tag, you could still buy one hamburger combo and you'd have something to play after lunch.

Right there? That's a win-win.

Homebrew: This is what Patapon on DS looks like

by Majed Athab { Jun 2nd 2009 at 4:30PM }

Anyone who has heard of PSP knows of Patapon. It's one of the most popular titles on that platform and is quite a unique and engaging experience. But, what if you're a DS owner; how will you get in on the action? Well, seeing as Patapon is a first-party Sony title, you won't ever see it on DS ... not without the help of the homebrew community, anyhow.

Apparently, someone called E-eragon is working on a DS version of Patapon, looking to upgrade the original title to include stylus controls. Tiny Cartridge discovered a clip of E-eragon's work (posted after the break), and though it doesn't look as smooth as the original, it is by far a rather good-looking copy. Check out the game before Sony slams the law book on this one.

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Patapon producer 'listening to' requests for PS3 version, more sequels

by Kevin Kelly { Apr 30th 2009 at 9:30PM }


Patapon 2 is finally coming to the PSP in North America. While associate producer Chris Hinojosa-Miranda couldn't precisely explain why the title has taken so long to reach its final destination, he did say that the added time provided more focus on localization and translation. (Even still, we manged to spot a few lingering instances of "Engrish.")

Hinojosa-Miranda told us that the development team continues to get requests for a downloadable PS3 version of Patapon that features online modes, which he says the studio is "listening to." The team is also looking at licensing out more of those popular Patapon plush dolls (in case you missed the first batch). Will there be a Patapon 3? "There's such a critical love for Patapon, the characters, the story overall, and the music especially ... there's a good chance that the franchise will continue," Hinojosa-Miranda suspects.

Expect our Patapon 2 review shortly.

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Patapon 2's 'retail box' revealed

by Andrew Yoon { Apr 20th 2009 at 1:00PM }


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Yes, it's true. Patapon 2 won't be available on UMD when it arrives in America. Instead, it'll be a PlayStation Store exclusive title. This digital distribution experiment won't avoid retail altogether, as you'll still be able to buy Patapon 2 in stores. The boxed package will include a printed manual and a voucher to download Patapon 2 off the PlayStation Store. Yes, you'll need a Memory Stick, and yes, you'll need a wi-fi connection (or a PS3 connected to the internet).

It's unclear how mainstream consumers will respond to this change. However, we're all for it -- being able to legally download games mixes the convenience of Memory Stick gaming with developers earning money to pay their bills. All in all, it's a win-win.

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Patapon 2 won't be sold on UMD, retail to sell PSN vouchers [Update]

by Alexander Sliwinski { Apr 13th 2009 at 1:45PM }


An ArsTechnica "source" -- who has apparently given the site solid intel in the past -- claims Patapon 2 won't have a physical, UMD-based existence when it releases May 5. The game will allegedly be sold on the PSN for $15, with the retail copy, which will be nothing but a PSN redemption code, priced at $20. Customers will also apparently be able to purchase the game through the websites of "certain retailers."

If true, this UMD-less Patapon sequel's invasion appears to be a test run, for not only for digital distribution, but for Dave Perry's anti-UMD PSP2. We've contacted Sony for comment and will update if we hear anything.

Update: Sony's senior director of corporate communications sent us the following statement: "We're considering a digital only format for the Patapon 2 release as a one time test case as we continue to explore consumer preferences for digital content. The downloadable game will be available on May 5th at both retail and via the PlayStation Store. We remain focused on providing superior games and entertainment experiences in both the UMD and digital formats and are working closely with our partners to deliver the best PSP line up in our history. "

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Sony adds 10 titles to PSP Greatest Hits line

by David Hinkle { Mar 20th 2009 at 9:59AM }


Sony is bulking up its Greatest Hits collection for the PSP, dropping the price on 10 select titles starting April 5. Available for the lowered price of $19.99, the majority of the new batch of Greatest Hits games are third party, though there are still some delicious first-party nuggets included, such as Chains of Olympus. Here's your next wave of Greatest Hits:
  • Fight Night Round 3
  • God of War: Chains of Olympus
  • Medal of Honor Heroes 2
  • Mortal Kombat: Unchained
  • Patapon
  • SOCOM U.S. Navy SEALs: Tactical Strike
  • Sonic Rivals 2
  • SpongeBob SquarePants: The Yellow Avenger
  • Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter® 2
  • Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Vegas


Patapon promotional game for PC and Mac lets players make own wallpaper

by Alexander Sliwinski { Mar 9th 2009 at 6:00PM }


Sony and Spil games have released an official Patapon 2 promotional Flash game for PCs and Macs. The pint- shot glass-sized Patapon experience isn't necessarily for gods of the beat, but it's a nice introduction to the series for those who've never played the game -- and shame on you, if that's the case.

Players are scored and unlock images on the three levels in the Flash game, which supposedly allows them to put together their own Patapon-themed wallpapers. We couldn't get that feature to work, but perhaps it's still having the gremlins worked out. The Patapon Flash game is available March 9-16, so "pata-pata-pata-pon" (rush) and "pon-pon-pata-pon" (attack) it while you still can.

Patapon 2 priced and dated for North America

by Majed Athab { Mar 6th 2009 at 6:30PM }

Cinco de Mayo won't be the only celebration going down on May 5 this year; Patapon 2 will also be released in North America on that date. The rhythm game from SCEI will go on sale at the suggested retail price of $19.99 -- just like the original. And, hey, if you pre-order the game now, you get free downloadable mariachi-pons.*

*just kidding about that last part.

Patapon march into LittleBigPlanet, new trailer released

by Andrew Yoon { Feb 27th 2009 at 2:10PM }


The vicious music-loving Patapon warriors are marching into LittleBigPlanet. The PlayStation.Blog has revealed a brand new costume for Media Molecule's platformer -- although sans a corresponding price and release date. In addition to revealing this DLC, Sony has also released a very dramatic new trailer for Patapon 2, which you can see after the break.

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Patapon 2 pre-order bonus is: Patapon 2 demo

by Andrew Yoon { Feb 23rd 2009 at 10:45AM }

Looks like Sony's continuing the trend of offering playable demos as incentives for pre-ordering its games. The company has done it for Resistance Retribution on PSP and Killzone 2 on PS3, and next up is Patapon 2.

Gamestop's website reveals a $20 price tag for the upcoming sequel and a release date of 5/5/09. According to the site, those who pre-order the game will be able to download a demo, available starting March 13th. Those who played the original Patapon won't really need to grab this demo -- the first game is, essentially, a demo of the sequel.

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Patapon 2 Valentine's card reveals release info

by Andrew Yoon { Feb 11th 2009 at 9:38PM }


Sony just sent us a Valentine's Day card. Guess what it had? A UMD demo of Patapon 2 ... and a release date! What a nice surprise. According to the card, we can expect Patapon 2 this May.

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Patapon 2 gets vague 'Spring/Summer' release date for US

by Andrew Yoon { Feb 10th 2009 at 5:38PM }


We're not exactly sure why SCEA is taking so long in bringing these PSP games over to America. A new fact sheet for the game revealed a "release date" of sorts for the upcoming sequel: Spring/Summer. The game, which has been available in Japan since late last year, more than doubles the amount of content to play with. New multiplayer modes add even more depth to the game.

SCEA has released brand new screenshots and the official box art (above). Considering how good the original Patapon was, we're sure the wait for the sequel will be worth it.

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Pata-pata-what? Man tattoos Patapons on self

by Majed Athab { Jan 7th 2009 at 8:00AM }

Gamer tattoos are not that much of a new thing, but we like highlighting some of the more unique and amusing kinds of gaming-related skin art. This piece in particular portrays the rhythmically-obsessed Patapons marching off to war. Fan Masatomo Ueda had this tat etched upon his arm and chest, and judging by the expression on his face he seems really freaked out by the little dudes and their spear carrying ways. Oh uh, Masa, just make sure you steer clear from drum beats or else those Patapons will do you in.

[Via Kotaku]

Adorable Japanese Patapon 2 commercial

by Andrew Yoon { Nov 24th 2008 at 6:30PM }

If Patapon 2 weren't adorable enough, this Japanese commercial for the upcoming PSP action game takes it a step further -- by introducing little kids! Watch as the magical drums make them march in line, jumping over ... sheep? Well, no one said this was going to make sense.

VGA 08: God of War, Patapon nominated for Best Handheld Game

by Joystiq Staff { Nov 13th 2008 at 3:25PM }

Spike TV's 2008 Video Game Awards will be kicking off next month and the nominees and categories have all been set in place. Both PSP-exclusive titles God of War: Chains of Olympus and Patapon have been nominated for Best Handheld Game. Unfortunately, that's all these two have been nominated for. There can only be one winner and it's going to be a tough call between these two -- oh, yes, and the other nominees, of course. The PS3, on the other hand, has a huge amount of nominations -- so check out what's happening on PS3 Fanboy.

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