Patapon demo includes exclusive item, foul-mouthed creatures

I've only had about three chances to play Patapon at industry events over the past few months, and all three of those times I've found myself totally entranced by the game. I think my fascination has something to do with the foul mouths of the Patapon tribe. They insult everything, insult each other, and even insult their god -- which would be you, the player.

The latest instance of entrancement was at CES 2008; I came upon a PSP with the Patapon demo running sometime in the afternoon, and the next thing I knew the convention center was closing down. Whoops! Imagine my surprise/excitement when Nick told us that the game would be released next month for $19.99. This game is so worth $19.99.

The PlayStation Blog plans to regularly update between now and the release date of February 26th, and they kick this updating off with details on a demo that will include a demo-only exclusive item. 

Pre-order the game at GameStop to get a demo that enables you to get the The Spear of Protection, a rare pon-weapon. Oooh! You'll be able to use your save data from the demo in the full game when it's released, and you can start off where the demo ended.

If I could tell Destructoid's readers what to do, I'd tell you to buy Patapon. But I can't. Do you have plans to pick this up? 

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