The Definitive News and Information Resource for Insomniac Games, including Resistance Fall of Man and Ratchet and Clank http://www.insomniacunion.com/ Insomniac Union The trailer which gripped Playstation Portable fans during Sony's E3 press conference for Resistance Retribution has now been made available on the internet thanks to GameTrailers.com. As previously mentioned, the gameplay looks largely 3rd person, unlike the main franchise which is 1st person. http://www.insomniacunion.com/news/resistance-retribution-debut-trailer--38.html During the Sony press conference at E3 this year, Resistance Retribution was announced to be in development by Sony Bend for the Sony Playstation Portable. The game itself looks to be a 3rd person adventure game which is set in france based on the logo. The trailer was also narrated by Rachel Parker http://www.insomniacunion.com/news/resistance-retribution-announced-for-psp--37.html At the end of the recent E3 Trailer for Resistance 2, there was a very short flash up of a domain name...projectabraham.com. There are two videos on the site, which feature Katee Sackhoff (Battlestar Galactica, Bionic Woman) talking about test subjects at what we can presume is the Icelandic research facility which has been talked about. http://www.insomniacunion.com/news/project-abraham-resistance-2-viral-ad--36.html Insomniac Games has released a brand new trailer of Resistance 2 for E3 2008 that started yesterday. The majority of the video is set to a radio presenter talking about the horrors of the Chimeran invasion that has taken place. http://www.insomniacunion.com/news/e3-resistance-2-trailer--35.html In this special abbreviated pre-E3 edition of the podcast, Insomniac Games talk about the new Resistance 2 Gamepro cover story, pre-E3 madness at the office, and say goodbye to one of the co-hosts (for now). Plus Rolf's Rant and more. Insomniac Games said this episode is short because a guest dropped out in the last minute, and that the next episode will be out on July 24 due to E3. Episode 29 - 7/03/08 - 0:42:24 - 29.2 MB * 0:00:00 - Introduction * 0:03:03 - Resistance 2 Update - your questions answered * 0:22:38 - Community/Marcus Contest * 0:28:50 - Rolf's Rant * 0:33:25 - Closing, Outtakes http://www.insomniacunion.com/news/insomniac-full-moon-show-29--34.html Eurogamer has secured a new teaser trailer of Resistance 2. It's not too long, but we hear a voice over of some unknown person, more than likely a member of the Chimera. Nothing too revealing or new, but great to see nonetheless. New Resistance 2 Teaser http://www.insomniacunion.com/news/new-resistance-2-teaser--33.html Ted Price was interviewed by US technology website VentureBeat, and was asked whether he had an urge to move to other platforms. He replied: "No. There are always opportunities, since we are independent. But for this generation, we are focused on the PS3 and the leading edge. Would you really double or triple your money by doing that? The answer is possibly. It depends on the publisher, the quality of the game, and if you can pull off multiple versions of games with the same level of quality. We haven't been set up to do that. We've been focused on PlayStation technology for a long time. If we were to make that jump, it would take a lot of planning. Right now, we see the other side. If you have a strong publisher who is marketing your games as a way to sell the hardware, then you get a lot of exposure. The sales of "Resistance: Fall of Man" have done very well worldwide, including a lot of fans playing online." Price also denied that Insomniac's recently opened studio in North Carolina was working on an Xbox 360 game, saying: "We aren't saying what they are working on. But we have said they are using tools that we have developed here in Burbank to make games." http://www.insomniacunion.com/news/ted-price-insomniac-staying-with-leading-edge-ps3--32.html It was always on the cards, but now it's been made official. Resistance 2 will have its own public beta. The news has broken in this month's GamePro, who have a huge 10-page preview of Resistance 2, which includes a competition where winners can win Resistance 2 Beta Codes! People lucky enough to be involved with the Beta will get their hands on the 60 player action, as well as getting a sneak peak at Insomniac's new ranking system. http://www.insomniacunion.com/news/resistance-2-to-have-public-beta--30.html The latest episode of Insomniac Games' Full Moon Show has been released. They discuss the Resistance 2 gameplay footage that aired on Gametrailers TV and answer questions about it. They also talk with High Impact's Lesley Mathieson about the recently released Secret Agent Clank for PlayStation Portable, and Sony producer Greg Phillips talks about his job. Plus, Marcus gives the next contest a bit of a twist! Episode 28 - 6/19/08 - 1:13:33 - 50.5 MB * 0:00:00 - Introduction * 0:07:05 - Resistance 2 Update - your questions answered * 0:29:25 - Mystery Guest of the Week (link) * 0:44:00 - I Want Your Job with Sony Computer Entertainment Producer Greg Phillips * 0:54:50 - Community Update * 1:01:40 - Rolf's Rant * 1:10:03 - Closing http://www.insomniacunion.com/news/insomniac-full-moon-show-28--29.html Gametrailers.com has just posted three new videos from Resistance 2. Between the three videos, footage of online and offline gameplay are shown, with a lot of new weapons. Look forward to a full analysis of the videos sometime soon from Insomniac Union. http://www.insomniacunion.com/news/three-new-gameplay-footage-videos--27.html "Nathan Hale has 19 hours left to live and the United States is under attack"; We've finally got what we were waiting for. The new GameTrailers TV chapter show premiere footage of the single player campaign in Chicago and Ted Price, president of Insomniac Games, reveals new details on the 60 person multiplayer of Resistance 2. http://www.insomniacunion.com/news/resistance-2-gameplay-footage--26.html On the 11th of April 2008, Insomniac Games released the first glimpse of Resistance 2 on Gametrailers TV. The footage disclosed Nathan Hale?s voice, his bleak future and America overrun by Chimera. Since the video was only a teaser, it contained no actual gameplay footage. It teased even more though, as it ended with a promise of gameplay footage on Friday the 13th of June. We discuss what could possibly be shown in the footage based on what has been announced so far. Forum Discussion http://www.insomniacunion.com/news/resistance-2-gameplay-footage-preview--25.html Insomniac have released the 27th episode of their podcast, called "Full Moon Show". The guys discuss the announcement regarding their new studio, with Chad Dezern and Shaun McCabe being featured guests on the show. They also do a little preview for the world premiere of official Resistance 2 gameplay footage, which will air on Spike TV Episode 27 - 6/5/08 - 1:20:40 - 55.3 MB * 0:00:00 - Introduction * 0:03:20 - Insomniac Games in North Carolina * 0:09:00 - Resistance 2 Update - Spike TV on June 13th * 0:21:20 - Mystery Guest of the Week * 0:48:55 - I Want Your Job with Chad Dezern and Shaun McCabe * 0:57:16 - Community Update * 1:05:30 - Rolf's Rant * 1:17:09 - Closing Insomniac Full Moon Show 27 http://www.insomniacunion.com/news/insomniac-full-moon-show-27--22.html Ted Price was interviewed live by EuroGamer, and fans were able to ask Insomniac Games' president whatever they had in mind. Some new points that came up: - Ted Price could not answer if Resistance 2 will need a mandatory setup. That's something that will be revealed closer to the launch, although he personally likes that kind of install; "Personally, I'd rather have a several-minute install the first time I play a game and then enjoy the benefits of faster loads every time I play the game after that." - Resistance 2 will run at 720P and 30 FPS. - Resistance 2 will be as long as the first game. http://www.insomniacunion.com/news/ted-price-talking-resistance-2-with-eurogamer--21.html Insomniac Games has revealed to the world that they will be seeking out a location in North Carolina to open a sister studio, with plans to cut the ribbons and open shop by January 2009. http://www.insomniacunion.com/news/insomniac-finds-peace-and-quiet-in-north-carolina-and-second-studio--20.html Some new Resistance 2 concept art has surfaced on the internet courtesy of Playstation Universe, one of which contains a scene from the teaser trailer that was released last month. The other showcases an epic struggle against a Goliath, which now appears to be much larger than the versions seen in Resistance Fall of Man. http://www.insomniacunion.com/news/new-resistance-2-concept-art--18.html 1UP.com editor Garnett Lee interviews James Stevenson about Resistance 2 multiplayer. New guns, the Marksman (a mid-range semi-automatic sniper rifle) and the Minigun (a chaingun with a tripod and a shield as the secondary fire) are mentioned. http://www.insomniacunion.com/news/new-resistance-2-weapon-revealed--17.html GameTrailers.com have released an interview they held with Ted Price at the Sony Playstation Day, which outlines in detail exactly what was disclosed with regards to the online multiplayer component of the game. Don't ask why they conducted the interview on a roof though. Check the Video http://www.insomniacunion.com/news/sony-playstation-day-ted-price-multiplayer-interview--16.html Well, they were promised on the Full Moon Show, which was released earlier and they have already been delivered. Three new screenshots have been released, and they look great (your effort was worth it Brian!). The screenshots appear to be from the Single Player campaign, as opposed to the screenshots that GamePro posted last week. http://www.insomniacunion.com/news/resistance-2-single-player-screenshots--15.html Insomniac have released the 26th episode of their podcast, called "Full Moon Show". The guys discuss the deadline for the GamePro magazine cover story, Bryan Intihar's first experience with the joy that is screenshots and give you an update about how SCEE Gamers Day went. On top of that, they can finally talk all about the game's competitive multiplayer. Episode 26 - 5/15/08 - 0:39:24 - 27.0 MB * 0:00:00 - Introduction - A full show on Resistance 2! * 0:01:55 - Gamepro Cover Story demo update * 0:03:45 - Bryan Intihar's reality check * 0:09:26 - Dude... we gotta talk, man * 0:13:25 - SCEE PlayStation Day Update * 0:18:20 - R2 Competitive Multiplayer Updates * 0:34:13 - Contest of the Week * 0:37:23 - Closing Insomniac Full Moon Show 26 The Insomniac Games staff also mentioned that new screenshots will hit the web tomorrow, so stay tuned! http://www.insomniacunion.com/news/insomniac-full-moon-show-26--14.html GamePro compiled a very informative preview of Resistance 2 yesterday, but while most of the information was already known, the most interesting tidbits were the new screenshots that have been published. The screenshots are from the woodland level that was featured in the demo which the media were able to see and play at the Sony Playstation Day. http://www.insomniacunion.com/news/new-resistance-2-screenshots--13.html Yesterday's PlayStation Day gaming event featured a Resistance 2 multi-player demo. The press got to play and try it out for the first time, and good impressions aren't late to come. GameSpot's article is very detailed, and is recommended to read. Check the article after the jump. http://www.insomniacunion.com/news/first-resistance-2-impression--12.html During the recent Press Conference, Ted Price mentioned that Resistance 2 is potentially only six months away, which confirms the October/early November release date for the highly anticipated title; a date they stated in the past. A Resistance 2 gameplay video from Sony PlayStation Day had also surfaced online over at GameVideos, after it was recorded using a cellphone, but it has since been removed. The footage showed the new woodland level as described in the Sony Playstation Day Recap, but it has since been removed by GameVideos. http://www.insomniacunion.com/news/resistance-2-release-date-confirmed--11.html The Sony Playstation Day is currently taking place in England and the Press Conference has of course talked about Sony in general. However, we're only interested in talk about one game Resistance 2. A fair amount of information was divulged about the game, including the announcement that MyResistance.net will be completely revamped to cater for Resistance 2's new functionality. http://www.insomniacunion.com/news/sony-playstation-day-recap--10.html The Sony PlayStation Day has started right now, and Insomniac Games has shown the reporters new Resistance 2 footage. The opening video reel was closed with the clip of Nathan Hale seeing the Bay Bridge and Chimeran Invasion fleet. To see information from the presentation as it happened, please read the following post inside. http://www.insomniacunion.com/news/resistance-2-at-sony-playstation-day-stream--9.html An Insomniac Games employee has written in the NeoGAF boards and confirmed that a Resistance 2 demo will be present during the Sony PlayStation day on May 6, two days from now. It is likely that impressions will leak out of the press-only event, and we'll make sure to post them when they appear. Check back for more Resistance 2 news soon. http://www.insomniacunion.com/news/resistance-2-demo-coming-up--8.html