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PSUni Interview: Submit your questions to Naughty Dog

Patrick Steen — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:28:45 +0000

Say the words 'Naughty' and 'Dog' and you'll no longer be thinking of your mischievous Labrador, you'll immediately have the image of a PlayStation games developer who created one of the best video games of 2009. Now we're going to give you the chance to ask them your very own questions. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves was not only critically well received, it's now become the fastest growing first party PS3 title, and has also brought in many a Game of the Year award. So we thought it was about time that we let you ask your burning questions as PlayStation University reflects on the success of Uncharted 2 and looks toward the future of Naughty Dog. Thanks to Arne Meyer and our friends at Naughty Dog and Sony Computer Entertainment UK, we're giving you the chance to submit your questions to the development team in the comments section below. Anything you want to know about the Uncharted 2's development, the continuing changes to the game's online multiplayer, and possibly where the team might head next; it's all up for grabs. So post your well thought-out questions below! We can't promise that all of your questions will be answered, but we'll all try our darnedest to get the best questions through to the Dogs and make sure the most in-depth answers are published. So hit us with your worst (best)!

Uncharted 2 downloadable skins dated and…priced

Patrick Steen — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:41:43 +0000

No, the Uncharted 2 Heroes Skin Pack is not free. What made you think it was? Oh, our last post? Now we did tell you that was inaccurate, didn't we? Weren't paying attention? Wake up! The PlayStation Heroes Skin Pack will be coming to the PlayStation Store on January 28th, featuring key PlayStation personalities. These include Sev and a Helghast soldier from Killzone 2, Nathan Hale and a Chimera from Resistance 2, and Cole (both good and evil) and Zeke from InFamous. For seven multiplayer skins, you'll have to pay...$4.99 in the US, 4.99 Euros in continental Europe and £3.99 in the UK. Not too bad for a chance to kill that annoying little bugger that is Zeke, or to enjoy the elation of a Helghast vs. Chimera Heroes battle! We've included new screenshots of the skins in our Uncharted 2 gallery. An Uncharted 2 single-player demo will also be making its way to the PlayStation Store on January 28th, so if your friends haven't bought the game yet, force them to download the demo! As for the rest of the rumoured downloadable content, including new maps and modes, there's been no official word.

Naughty Dog: DLC news inaccurate but official announcements soon

Patrick Steen — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:32:02 +0000

Sony Computer Entertainment Japan recently unveiled a Gold Box edition for Uncharted 2: Among Thieves and though it was unclear whether such a box would make its way around the world, further news on downloadable content looked more secure. However, Naughty Dog's Arne Meyer has tweeted that our previous report is inaccurate:

What a morning! We've read some inaccurate news regarding our DLC making the rounds. More - and accurate - info coming soon, stay tuned!

There's a few things that pop out in our previous story, including the mention of a multiplayer cooperative mode - something Naughty Dog has stated they would most likely not produce. We still expect the Killzone, Resistance and InFamous skins to make their way into the game (those screenshots aren't faked) but the dates may be a little off. We'll keep you posted for the Dog's imminent announcement.

Naughty Dog reveals Gold edition of Uncharted 2 and more DLC

The Dean — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 15:02:40 +0000

In case you're one of the few that hasn't had the chance to play through Uncharted: Drake's Fortune and Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, Sony Computer Entertainment Japan is preparing to help you out through a gold release of its software. The two games will be packaged in a Gold slipcase and will hit retail shelves on February 18th in Japan. This is an exceptional deal for two stellar title, especially at the small price tag of $88. Not only is there going to be this twin pack released, but Naughty Dog has unveiled its plans for more Uncharted 2 downloadable content. Much like Gearbox Software, Naughty Dog plans to push the gameplay value of its title through DLC and the upcoming stuff looks enticing enough to care. We've included the list below. January 28 Demo (free) Additional content pack 1 (free) - Multiplayer Skins from Resistance 2, Infamous, and Killzone 2 characters February 25 Additional content pack 2 (price TBA) - Two Multiplayer maps, one from Uncharted 1’s ruins - Multiplayer skins from Uncharted April 15 Additional content pack 3 (price TBA) - Multiplayer cooperative mode - Four multiplayer maps - Five multiplayer skins Enjoy it guys! [UPDATE] - We've got our hands on screenshots of the Killzone, Resistance and InFamous multiplayer skins for Uncharted 2, which you can check out in the game's gallery. Here's the Killzone 2 skins to whet your appetite:

Free Uncharted 2 Multiplayer DLC this Friday

Patrick Steen — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:57:28 +0000

Free Uncharted 2 downloadable content is on its way this Friday, in the shape of a classic Drake's Fortune map. This Black Friday, 27th November, Naughty Dog will be releasing the first downloadable content for Uncharted 2: Among Thieves. 'The Fort' is first new map to be added to the game's multiplayer, based on the 'Fortress' chapter found in the first game; Drake's Fortune. From the video below, you'll agree that it looks stunning, but the best thing about this map is that it'll be free. But that's not all. All your cash rewards will be doubled this weekend, alongside two special team skins; Doughnut Drake and Doughnut Lazarevic. A patch will also be released to add new features to the multiplayer main menu, including leaderboards and a player card. With real-time leaderboards, you'll now be able to check worldwide stats and the new player card will give you a snapshot of everything from your level, wins, kills, money and current boosters. Enjoy The Fort teaser trailer below and look forward to Black Friday!