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At their E3 press conference today, Sony finally revealed one of their worst-kept secrets: the PlayStation Network downloadable title Ratchet and Clank Future: Quest for Booty. But here's the surprise: it's an all new Ratchet and Clank Future adventure on par with the full retail title released not too long ago.

The Insomniac Games-developed title will offer up to four hours of brand new Ratchet and Clank Future-style gameplay as a standalone title that will not require the original title. Booty will feature an entirely new story that finds Ratchet washing up on the shores of a small village, and even teaming up with Ratchet and Clank Future's baddie, Rusty Pete. The game will feature new enemies, including the totally sweet sounding "Undead Robotic Pirates," and will take Ratchet across four different locations (Planet Merdegraw: Pirate Fleet, Hoolefar Island, Morrow Caverns, and Darkwave Cover).

Insomniac are saying that the game will have a stronger focus on platforming and puzzles, with new wrench mechanics that will allow Ratchet to push, pull, and manipulate objects in the environment. With new areas and all new gameplay, it really looks like Insomniac are taking downloadable titles to another level, offering a quick Ratchet and Clank experience on par with a retail title for only $14.99. 

The fact sheet says Ratchet and Clank Future: Quest for Booty will be available this fall, but Sony's Jack Tretton told an entire crowd of people that the game will ship this summer. We're excited, and we're going to hold him to that. 


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RonBurgandy2010's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/15/2008 20:47
RonBurgandy2010
I want to pick this up ($15? Count me in!), But I never played ToD, should I play it first?
Dr Spaceman's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/15/2008 20:58
Dr Spaceman
it won't be necessary to play Tools of Destruction first, that I know of, but I would suggest playing it ASAP. It is my favorite PS3 title.
RonBurgandy2010's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/15/2008 20:59
RonBurgandy2010
I love R&C, but I'm just soooooo damn cheap!!!
SilverDragon1979's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/15/2008 21:13
SilverDragon1979
@Ron: Play the game man. It was my 2nd game on my PS3 and I absolutely loved it. Both me and my girlfriend played thruogh it seperately and beat it, and we both started playing through it again. It's just so damn fun.

Buy it ... you won't regret it. Just think the money is going to a good cause ... supporting an awesome video game developer.
freker's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/15/2008 21:24
freker
YES! Finally I can comment on this awesomity!
Best action/adventure/platformer series, ever.
Well, except from Jak. We Got no Jak.
Ha! We got jack of Jak.
Oh well, Insomniac IP overload is fine with me!
DemonEyes23's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/15/2008 22:47
DemonEyes23
pretty big fan of ToD so i'll definately be picking this one up at only 15$ hope they have trophies
brainderailment's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/15/2008 22:53
brainderailment
Ive yet to get TOD, but I want it at a low price. 15 dollars for 5 hours of R&C is an amazing deal.
Necros's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/16/2008 01:29
Necros
It's cool to see more "small big games" getting released via XBLA and PSN.
moot button's Avatar - Comment posted on 07/16/2008 02:59
moot button
This is great! I wonder if they plan to make more of these.
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