Is A Crack In Time The Last Ratchet Title For A While?
Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in TimeTechnically, one can think of the freshly released Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time as being the third and final part in a trilogy that began with Tools of Destruction. And based on Insomniac's comments, we may not see another installment for quite some time...
According to VideoGamer, Insomniac senior community manager James Stevenson calls the story arc involved their "magnum opus," and says A Crack in Time "concludes the story" at hand. This latest title brings everything to a satisfying conclusion; it'd be all the more satisfying if you played them all (Quest for Booty being part two), and those people should feel as if the stories in the three games were all just "one thread." Ideally, this is the team's "masterpiece" and when developers are using comments and terms such as these, it makes us think the franchise may be done for a little while. But while this can't possibly be "the end," R&C may take a break for a good long time. Said Stevenson:
"Never say never. We could do another Ratchet & Clank game. It's a huge IP, big universe and a lot of stories to tell and I'm sure it's a big property for Sony. Sony owns the IP. So, I'm sure this isn't the end for the characters, but I think players will have to see the end of the game to understand more."
Not only is it popular, but it's also one of the best PS3-exclusive franchises out there, so it's highly unlikely that Sony would wish to shelve Ratchet. At the same time, when it comes to completing a trilogy, the developers may wish to go in a very new direction when the series returns...and we might have to wait a little longer than usual. Who knows?
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10/28/2009 10:18:02 AM Ben Dutka
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to_far_apart
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 @ 10:42:11 AM
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Warukyure [Power User]
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 @ 10:47:23 AM
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I really hope they continue on with the Resistance series as well, 1st was really good, 2nd was a bit easier but fun, retribution was one of the best shooter games on the PSP. Period.
And I agree with Snaaake, Maybe its time for Insomniac to launch a new IP.
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Robochic
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 @ 11:04:42 AM
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hezzron73
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 @ 11:06:38 AM
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RekeHavick
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 @ 11:23:22 AM
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I'll be looking forward to what you have in store for us in the future.
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NoSmokingBandit
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 @ 11:34:36 AM
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One thing we can be sure of is that whatever Insomniac does will be awesome.
Last edited by NoSmokingBandit on 10/28/2009 11:35:16 AM
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AshT
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 @ 12:16:02 PM
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Jawknee
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 @ 12:27:07 PM
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TheHighlander
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 @ 2:56:33 PM
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Jawknee
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 @ 4:53:43 PM
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Scarecrow
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 @ 1:46:38 PM
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Ratchet and Clank is still the supreme platformer of this generation
Would suck to see it go away :(
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goofynewfie72
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 @ 1:58:14 PM
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city96
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 @ 1:58:23 PM
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TheHighlander
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 @ 2:54:47 PM
R&C is a video game in the more classic sense. It's not a shooter, it doesn't pretend to have gritty realism, it focuses on fun, color, speed, and arcade/platform action. Does that make it a kids game? Not to me, to me it simply makes it a classic video game for all.
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A2K78
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 @ 2:40:25 PM
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And speaking of, its nice to hear that Kazunori-san wants another Tourist Trophy title..further proof that Sony seem committed to new franchises:
http://www.nowgamer.com/news/1513/new-tourist-trophy-game-a-possibility
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TheHighlander
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 @ 2:52:30 PM
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I'm loving it so far, there seems to be a lot to it. Ratchet has a number of side quests. I've only played a couple of them, so I'm not sure how varied they are. They may 'reset', allowing you to repeat tasks, not sure yet. But, they do offer a variety of mini-games/game play options that is new. Judging by my progress so far, this game has a decent campaign length, I couldn't guess on an actual duration, but I have played for 2 and a half hours, and I don't think I'm even 10% through. It looks like this could be a long one, not to mention that there are an insane number of collectibles and upgrades to weapons, equipment and ship to get, and that is only Ratchet. I'm not sure if there are additional things for clank yet.
If this is the last game for a while in the R&C saga, that's OK, there looks to be a lot of game here.
The visuals in this game are better than the first, and second installments on the PS3. I hate the comparisons with Pixar and Dreamworks, but I will say that the game does look and feel like you are playing in an animated movie.
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tes37
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 @ 4:23:23 PM
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TheHighlander
Thursday, October 29, 2009 @ 3:50:17 AM
Insomniac have a great sense of humor, and you can tall that they have worked with teams from other first party devs, the extra polish shows in their game.
How is Tekken 6? That's the other game I'm looking at getting as well. It looks like it's a step up even from Soul Calibur. The only thing is I haven't Tekken'd much, so I need to know how accessible it is.
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tes37
Thursday, October 29, 2009 @ 8:17:46 AM
I was going to wait a little bit to pick this up, but one of my friends I've known since high school finally bought a ps3 slim and Tekken 6. So I got a copy to keep from getting my a** handed to me on a platter every time I play him.
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Bagmup
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 @ 3:42:56 PM
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LightShow
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 @ 4:16:36 PM
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LittleBigMidget
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 @ 4:16:47 PM
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Charger7302
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 @ 5:46:59 PM
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Oh and I forgot to mention, but am I the only one who would like a new spyro game for ps3? Spyro was the reason I bought a ps1, and I would love to see a ps3 version.
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Banky A
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 @ 10:11:13 PM
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And Resistance 3 of course.
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Jed
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 @ 10:29:06 PM
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I think they will wait for a while before they bring it out again, you don't want to over saturate the market.
(wow, that sounded smart didnt it?)
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Snaaaake
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 @ 10:31:47 PM
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___________
Thursday, October 29, 2009 @ 2:01:53 AM
R&C has everything it needs, besides a multiplayer mode and split screen.
and mayb a more in depth flight mode between worlds.
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TheHighlander
Thursday, October 29, 2009 @ 3:51:48 AM
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___________
Thursday, October 29, 2009 @ 2:06:35 AM
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i really hope this is not the last R&C game, i want a new R&C game in no more than 4 years.
its too early on, yea i know theve done allot but i love R&C far too much to see it go.
same for the GOW series but more, if i had to choose between R&C going, or GOW going, im sorry kratos, but id have to choose my fury little friend.
no not that fury friend, get your mind out of the gutter!
now if you'll excuse me im off to organize my plane tickets, pitchforks and torches.
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Snaaaake
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009 @ 10:32:03 AM
ND focus on U2 and it was worth it, now it's your turn Insomaniac, you guys just can't let your rival or friendly rival be a step ahead can't you?