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Canadian Best Buy offers $30 inFamous, $10 Patapon 2

by Andrew Yoon { Jun 17th 2009 at 11:15AM }

According to Best Buy's "Summer of Savings" flier, Canadian gamers are getting some seriously discounted games. PSP owners can pick up Resistance Retribution ($15) and Patapon 2 ($10), while PS3 owners will be able to get this summer's big PS3 blockbuster, inFamous, for only $30. Once again, these deals are Canada only -- our American readers can finally be jealous of our mounty-lovin' friends up north.

[Thanks, Bryan!]

European PSN updates for March 19

by Jem Alexander { Mar 19th 2009 at 2:45PM }

Good grief. What a lot of content. Between the original Silent Hill, SOCOM Confrontation, our normal selection of DLC and a massive amount of PSP games (including Resistance Retribution and Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters), we're spoilt for choice. There's also a "launch trailer" for God of War III, which we suspect is being released about a year too early.

Choose your platform to view the corresponding release list:

(Note: Continue past the break to view both release lists.)

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Resistance Retribution online tournament starts today

by Jem Alexander { Mar 18th 2009 at 10:30AM }

There's $25,000 worth of Sony merchandise up for grabs in the new Global Gaming Resistance Retribution tournament, which begins today. With the game only just appearing on shelves, it's a level playing playing field for all involved. Simply head on over to the GGL website and register for either the 2v2 or 4v4 ladders. The top players as of May 10 will face off again in the bracket playoffs between May 13 and May 31.

The top players overall will win various Sony goodies, including "SonyStyle gear from PlayStation, PSP system prize packs, and Resistance: Retribution inspired leather bomber jackets." So get practicing and don't forget to register. Good luck!

[Via the PlayStation Blog]

Sony Bend to participate in PlayStation.Blog live chat tomorrow

by Andrew Yoon { Mar 17th 2009 at 10:00PM }

Resistance: Retribution is about to hit store shelves, and the masterful team behind it is Sony Bend. The team has earned critical acclaim for the impressive tech they've managed to squeeze into the Syphon Filter games on PSP. Those that want to find out more about the game and chat with the developers will get a chance tomorrow. The PlayStation.Blog is hosting a live chat event tomorrow, March 18th at 3:00PM EST.

If you decide to attend, don't forget to use the phrase "bite my infected ass." We're almost 100% certain this will get your question answered.

Joystiq Review: Resistance: Retribution (single-player)

by Ben Gilbert { Mar 10th 2009 at 12:01PM }

If only Resistance: Retribution hadn't been on the Playstation Portable. A game with such high production values that's a direct iteration of one of the PS3's flagship franchises could have been a downloadable episode for Resistance 2 -- and about five hours shorter. That's not even getting into the pacing issues, which are exacerbated by a number of dramatic difficulty spikes throughout.

Gallery: Resistance: Retribution

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See how Resistance Retribution connects to the PS3

by Andrew Yoon { Feb 20th 2009 at 5:45PM }

Resistance Retribution connects the PSP and PS3 systems in a brand new way. See what new content you unlock in the game's "Infected" mode, available for those that own both the upcoming Resistance Retribution and PS3's Resistance 2. Fans of the franchise will earn a brand new mode of playing, access new areas and weapons and get some new story bits as well.

Another new feature is the ability to play the game with two analog sticks ... via DualShock 3 controls on the PS3. If you're unfamiliar with how this connectivity works, take a look at the video after the break to see how you'll be able to connect these two games.

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Resistance Retribution uses mo-cap technology

by Andrew Yoon { Feb 19th 2009 at 7:00PM }

Motion capture is the kind of tech reserved for big-budget PS3 games. Resistance Retribution doesn't care that it's coming to PSP -- it's a big-budget game and proud of it.

IGN continues its week-long look at the upcoming PSP-exclusive, and the latest video reveals the motion capture technology that powers the animation in Bend's latest shooter. We're sure you know how this stuff works: guys wear tight black suits covered in white balls that get tracked by a computer. It's oh-so-familiar, but we're thrilled to see it used in a PSP game.

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Resistance Retribution video chronicles franchise story

by Andrew Yoon { Feb 17th 2009 at 3:00PM }

If you own a PSP, chances are you're excited about Resistance Retribution. But what if you've never played one of Insomniac's PS3 games? Will you be in the dark?

Most likely not. The story of the Resistance games are pretty easy to follow: evil alien things attack earth, you fight back. A new series of videos on IGN will chronicle some of the behind-the-scenes elements of the game. Today's video, which you can check out after the break, details the franchise's story and how it ties into the upcoming Retribution.

(Also, does anyone else notice the "Rise of the Chimera" title that's in the background? Most likely it's an early name for Retribution, but it would be hilarious if we accidentally discovered a new Resistance game.)

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NYCC 09: Riding a mech in Resistance Retribution

by Andrew Yoon { Feb 8th 2009 at 1:45PM }

Resistance Retribution continues to impress. Bend's upcoming prequel to Resistance 2 will be one of the best looking games on PSP when it releases next month. You should be familiar with our glowing praise of the game's standard third-person combat. The team has really nailed PSP controls perfectly. However, at Comic Con, we were able to try another section of the game. Here, players will get a chance to ride a giant mech. It's a fairly straightforward segment which gives players access to a chaingun and giant explosive missiles. The destructive power on display is rather impressive, but there are some tactics to consider.

You can't spam your weapons. Players will want to keep a close eye on the bottom right side of the screen to see when their missiles are ready. When there are flying enemies, for example, it's best to aim at the floor below and let the splash damage take out a large handful of enemies. Even with regenerating armor it's pretty rough.

Check out screens of this new mode in our gallery:

Gallery: Resistance Retribution - Mech combat

Resistance Retribution: to infect, or not to infect?

by Andrew Yoon { Jan 20th 2009 at 2:10PM }

Want to know what Resistance Retribution looks like when you infect it with Resistance 2? GameTrailers has posted an interesting comparison video, showing the subtle (and not-so-subtle) differences that occur when you play with an infected copy. When your game is infected, you'll have access to a new health system (regeneration), and gain access to areas that won't be available to regular players. Watch the video, after the cut.

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Resistance Ret. pre-order demo also at GameStop, BB

by Majed Athab { Jan 16th 2009 at 2:15PM }

Previously, we've reported that those who pre-order Resistance Retribution from Amazon would be getting an early access demo ahead of the game's scheduled March 17 release. However, now we've come to learn that other retailers like Game Crazy, Best Buy and GameStop will also be receiving the goods.

PS.Blog notes that GameStop patrons can pre-order via the online store, same with Best Buy (when their pre-order page goes up), but sadly Game Crazy is in-store only. For now, have a gander at that slick box art and make a decision -- pre-order and get demo? Or, uh, not.

Resistance Retribution in your hands March 17th

by Andrew Yoon { Jan 12th 2009 at 5:00PM }

It feels like it's been a long time coming. Resistance Retribution has a release date at last: March 17th. Other PSP releases in March include Hammerin' Hero, MLB 09 The Show, Dynasty Warriors Strikeforce and Phantasy Star Portable. Resistance may be the best of an already-amazing lineup for March.

See this PlayStation.blog video to find out more about the game. It details things we already revealed at TGS: connectivity with Resistance 2 and the ability to play with DualShock 3. A direct-feed version of the story trailer is also included in this video.

[Thanks, Hashbrown_Hunter!]

Resistance Retribution continues to astound

by Andrew Yoon { Jan 8th 2009 at 10:23PM }

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SCEA had Resistance Retribution on display at this year's CES. Bend Studios has managed to tap into the PSP in a way never seen before. Of course, graphics are one thing -- the story of Retribution looks to be quite satisfying, especially for Resistance fans. Bridging the gap between the first and second games on PS3, the story looks nothing short of epic. You'll have to check it out, after the break.

Gallery: Resistance Retribution

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amazon.com offers 'early access demo' of Resistance Retribution

by Andrew Yoon { Jan 2nd 2009 at 10:19AM }

Do you want to play Resistance Retribution? The upcoming third person shooter is coming to PSP very soon -- although if you want an early hands-on, you'll have to pre-order the game. A pre-order bonus demo is hitting amazon.com. Pre-order through January 12th, and you'll get access to the demo. For hardcore Resistance fans, demos are a dish best served as soon as possible.

[Via PlayStation Boards]

Film composers record new highs in game scores

by James Ransom-Wiley { Dec 29th 2008 at 2:28PM }

We may take offense to mainstream media's characterization of early game music as "annoying loops of ear candy," but there's no denying that today's game soundtracks are truly professional endeavors. The Seattle Times today published a profile of some of the industry's most established composers and their processes -- not to mention their paychecks. By the article's estimate, composer Garry Schyman (he scored BioShock, ya know) could earn something like $126,000 for his work on the Resistance: Retribution soundtrack.

Currently, Schyman is working with a nine-piece brass ensemble in the London Bridge Studio in Shoreline, Washington -- the grunge era haunt of Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains and Soundgarden, to name a few. While those bands grew out their hair and donned pop's, uh, grungy flannels, Schyman was breaking into the game scene, being among the first to record orchestral music for a game (Voyeur, if you must know). Today, Schyman works almost exclusively on game soundtracks. "Film music can be very soft and ambient," says Schyman. "But game developers want strong musical statements. So from a creative standpoint, games are a great place to be right now."