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inFamous Sequel Outed by Actor

Oct 13, 2009 4:00pm CST tags: inFamous, inFamous 2, Sucker Punch
It seems that developer Sucker Punch is unsurprisingly readying a sequel to its PlayStation 3 exclusive inFamous, going by a tweet from actor David Sullivan.

"First voiceover/motion capture audition today for a video game," wrote Sullivan, as noticed by G4. "Re-casting of Cole in the sequel of Infamous. 'I'll melt your face.' e.g." The actor previously starred in Shane Carruth's fantastic time-traveling flick Primer.

The first inFamous, which hit earlier this year, saw Jason Cottle voice protagonist Cole McGrath--a bike messenger who gains electrical super-powers in the wake of catastrophe. The conclusion of the open-world action game left the door wide open for a sequel, though there's been no official word as to when or if it will be released.

Sony Pursuing inFamous Hollywood Flick

Jul 29, 2009 11:55am CST tags: inFamous, Hollywood
Continuing the recent flood of video game movie news, THR reports that Sony Pictures is pursuing the rights to adapt Sucker Punch's electrifying PlayStation 3 action game inFamous--published by Sony Computer Entertainment--into a feature film.

While the details are still being ironed out, Sheldon Turner (X-Men Origins: Magneto, Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning) is working on a screenplay, with game-film advocates Avi and Ari Arad (Uncharted, Mass Effect, Lost Planet) attached as producers.

"The game, while big and fun, is at its core a love ballad to the underachiever, which is what our hero, Cole McGrath, is," explained Turner. "What excited me most about the game was it was the first...I've come across that had a big idea and a character arc."

Analyst: Prototype to Beat Infamous Sales by 90 Percent, But Not on PS3

Jul 13, 2009 10:03pm CST tags: inFamous, Prototype
EEDAR analyst Jesse Divnich singled out the war between rival open-world action titles Infamous and Prototype in his retail sales preview today, estimating that Prototype will eventually win out over its rival by a sales margin of 90 percent.

Sucker Punch's PlayStation 3-exclusive Infamous was released on May 26, while Radical's similar, yet multiplatform title Prototype (PC, 360, PS3) launched on June 6.

Left, Prototype. Right, Infamous.
Though EEDAR estimates that Prototype will triumph overall, it also predicts that Infamous will outsell its rival by 35 percent on the PlayStation 3, a margin that may increase to 50 percent in the future.

"Due to near identical game play and quality scores, the Infamous vs. Prototype case study presents interesting data to publishers when considering the sales bump a title could receive by choosing exclusivity over a multiplatform release," concluded Divnich.

Divnich added that since EEDAR does not have data on how much it cost publisher Activision to support development of Prototype for three platforms, it is currently difficult to tell which strategy will ultimately pay out the most.

inFamous Trailers Celebrate Launch

May 26, 2009 4:30pm CST tags: inFamous, Trailer
With Sucker Punch's super-powered PlayStation 3 exclusive inFamous hitting North America today, publisher Sony has provided two new trailers of the open-world game.

First up is a television commercial that explains the basic premise of the game:

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The second video examines the whole "savior" or "destroyer" choice... Read more

PlayStation Store Update: inFamous Demo

May 21, 2009 6:06pm CST tags: PlayStation Store Update, inFamous
This week's PlayStation store update is headlined by the arrival of the demo for InFamous, the PlayStation 3 exclusive open-worlder from Sucker Punch.
Also on the docket is the Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 demo, along with the LittleBigPlanet Monsters Kit, an assortment of ghoulish sackboy costumes.

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inFamous Trailer Explores Empire City

Apr 29, 2009 1:08pm CST tags: Infamous, Trailer, Screenshots
Our latest glimpse of Sucker Punch's inFamous provides a nice mix of action and exploration, as our protagonist Cole brings his superpowered hijinks to the numerous areas of Empire City. We've also got some new screenshots, if you're interested.

A PlayStation 3-exclusive, inFamous arrives May 26, packing access to the upcoming Uncharted 2: Among Thieves multiplayer beta. A demo of inFamous will be publicly available on May 21, with pre-ordering folk getting early access on May 7.

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inFamous Packs Uncharted 2 Multiplayer Beta Access

Apr 24, 2009 3:47pm CST tags: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, inFamous
It looks like the "electrifying" Uncharted 2 and inFamous-related announcement Sony was planning for next Monday has been spoiled.

A picture of a Best Buy placeholder box obtained by Kotaku clearly states that copies of Sucker Punch's superpowered open world game inFamous (PS3), due May 26, will include a multiplayer beta voucher for Naughty Dog's fall-due Uncharted 2 (PS3).

The voucher is listed as valid from 6/3 through 6/28/09, likely dates for the beta.

While Sony has yet to officially confirm the existence of multiplayer in Uncharted 2, rumors of its inclusion popped up earlier this week on ScrewAttack.

The site specified that Uncharted 2 would pack cooperative multiplayer, a separate mode from the single-player campaign, along with a competitive multiplayer mode, adding that more details would be officially announced on, you guessed it, Monday.

Sucker Punch Celebrates inFamous Going Gold

Apr 16, 2009 8:05pm CST tags: Infamous, Gone Gold
The announcement that Sucker Punch's super-powered open world sucker-puncher has gone gold was made, like so many others in this 2.0 age, through Twitter.

Now producer Brian Flemming has revealed how Sucker Punch will be celebrating the end of over three years of development and 70,000+ checkins of code and assets:

It's a tradition here to bust out old builds and videos of the game and laugh at ourselves for how *crappy* the game was 2 years ago. It's a strange combination of humiliation at how we ever showed those builds to people, appreciation to Sony for believing in us even... Read more

inFamous Release Redated, Demo Date Revealed

Apr 13, 2009 1:47pm CST tags: Infamous, PlayStation Network
The release of Sucker Punch's super-powered open-world game inFamous has been bumped up from a vague June timeframe to a concrete date of May 26.

Publisher Sony also announced that pre-ordering grants you early access to the inFamous demo on May 7. Those who would prefer to play the demo before ordering the full game will be able to download it through the PlayStation Network on May 21.

inFamous Gameplay Footage: Karma Police

Mar 30, 2009 2:46pm CST tags: Infamous, Trailer
"Do I want them to love me, or fear me?" asks the complicated protagonist of inFamous in this extended bit of footage. Sure, he might kill a few people here and there, but it's okay--he did it all for love either way.

The open-world action game is set for an inclusive PlayStation 3 release in June.

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New inFamous Clips Show Off Gameplay

Mar 24, 2009 1:23pm CST tags: Infamous, Trailer
Casting those heavily-edited trailers by the wayside, the latest footage of inFamous takes us in-game and demonstrates combat and missions in the open-world game.

The super-powered PlayStation 3 exclusive, developed by Sucker Punch, hits in June.

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Another clip, this one showcasing the open-world element, follows below... Read more

inFamous Screenshots: Trashy Monster Dude

Mar 18, 2009 11:54am CST tags: Infamous, Screenshots
Two new, not-quite-full-resolution screenshots of inFamous have been released by publisher Sony, providing us with a better look at the game's trash monster. There's actually a dude inside of it, which I guess makes it some some sort of trashy robot?
Developed by Sly Cooper veterans Sucker Punch, the superpowered PlayStation 3 exclusive arrives in June, with a downloadable demo due some point before then.

inFamous Trailer Slows It Down Snyder-style

Mar 12, 2009 5:03pm CST tags: Infamous, Trailer
After watching Watchmen, this trailer for inFamous (PS3) seems like it came from the same visionary director. Instead, it's a product of Sucker Punch Productions, the developers of the upcoming open-world action title.

inFamous is set to exclusively grace the PlayStation 3 later this year.

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inFamous Coming in June, Demo Due Soon

Mar 06, 2009 2:09pm CST tags: Infamous
Sucker Punch's super-powered PlayStation 3 action game inFamous will arrive worldwide in June, producer Greg Phillips revealed on the PlayStation.Blog.
Phillips added that a downloadable demo of the title will be "available shortly."

The game puts players in the role of bicycle messenger Cole McGrath as he unexpectedly receives electrical superpowers and must save his city from chaos. Of course, saving is a subjective thing, so players can act as a hero or a maniacal villain.

Also due out this June is Radical's Entertainment's Prototype (PC, PS3, 360), which is also an open-world action adventure that features a super-powered protagonist.

inFamous Trailer: I'm Scared

Mar 05, 2009 1:54pm CST tags: Infamous, Trailer
There's a lot going on in this trailer for inFamous, Sucker Punch's open world PlayStation 3-exclusive coming later this year.

Scared little children. Animated frames of a massacre. A subliminal shot of the American flag. What does it all mean? That you get to beat up dudes, most likely.

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inFamous Screenshots Get Trashy

Feb 09, 2009 3:23pm CST tags: Infamous, Screenshots
Developer Sucker Punch presents these new screenshots from the upcoming open world title inFamous. This one stars Cole McGrath, a bike messenger that is suddenly imbued with the powers of electricity, which he then uses to fight a dude made of trash. Ah, videogames.

inFamous is set for release on PlayStation 3 later this year.

inFamous Trailers: Lightning Bolt! Lightning Bolt!

Jan 09, 2009 11:32am CST tags: Infamous, Trailer
As part of its festivities for this year's CES, publisher Sony has released two new trailers for Sucker Punch's super-powered PS3 open-world action game inFamous.

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Expect inFamous to arrive later this year. Click through for the other trailer... Read more

inFamous Screenshots: Generic Electric Pun

Dec 18, 2008 4:20pm CST tags: Infamous, Screenshots
Two new screenshots from Sucker Punch's inFamous have been released by publisher Sony, providing the media with an opportunity to make even more electrifying jokes.

A PlayStation 3 exclusive, the open-world action game is slated to arrive next year.

Infamous Screenshots Zap You

Oct 10, 2008 7:18am CST tags: Infamous, Screenshots, TGS 08
New screenshots from the PlayStation 3-exclusive open-world action game Infamous have been released, clearly showing the use of electrical powers in the game.
In development at Sucker Punch Productions, Infamous will be released during the first half of 2009.

New Infamous Screenshots, Trailer

Jul 15, 2008 7:50pm CST tags: Infamous, Screenshots, Trailer, E3 2008
Also available for your viewing pleasure are these new screenshots from Infamous, the PlayStation 3-exclusive third-person action game from Sucker Punch.
Below, a trailer from the game captured during Sony's press conference.