Playstation Official Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Thread

[Gingerbread Lesbian]

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Release Date: October 13 2009 (NA) October 16 2009? (EU)
Genre: Action-Adventure Game
Platform: Playstation 3
Developer: Naughty Dog
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Official Site: http://www.us.playstation.com/uncharted/U2AT/index.html?skip=1/

Courtesy of IGN.com: Uncharted 2: Among Thieves is the story of Nathan Drake, a fortune-hunter with a shady reputation and an even shadier past who is lured back into the treacherous world of thieves and mercenary treasure-seekers. The tenth game by premier PlayStation 3 developer Naughty Dog, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves allows players to take control of Drake and embark on a journey that will push him to his physical, emotional and intellectual limits to discover the real truth behind the lost fleet of Marco Polo and the legendary Himalayan valley of Shambhala.

General Features:
- An expanded cast of characters who reflect different facets of Drake's character, including Chloe Frazer, Drake's current partner and new romantic interest.
- Varied and exotic locations – from lush, green swamps and dense urban environments, all the way to the ice and snow of the Himalayas.
- Unrestricted combat allows players to take an aggressive or stealthy approach to combat.
- High-quality cinematic presentation of scenes, characters and dialogue, all rendered within the Naughty Dog Engine 2.0.
- The Naughty Dog Engine 2.0 utilizes the PS3 technology to hit a turning point in technology innovation by recreating reality and capturing human emotion.
- No visible loading – a Naughty Dog hallmark – returns along with technology improvements in major game systems such as lighting, shadows, ambient occlusion, animation technology and physics, among many others.
- Robust party system allows players to remain with their friends in matchmaking and custom matches.
- Custom matches allow players to customize maps and modes which their party wishes to play.
- Currency gained in multiplayer matches can be combined with currency gained in single player missions to unlock additional content and upgrades.
- Character animations and environments taken from single player campaign maintain visual fidelity with no degradation.
- Gameplay and character mechanics identical from the single-player campaign, ensuring user familiarity and same level of qualit.
- Headset Support.
- Proprietary Naughty Dog Engine 2.0 network code captures a broad range of gameplay data for statistics reporting on the web and for functionality like Cinema, which allows players to watch replays of matches.
- Cutting edge technology such as cloud-based computing allows for scalable online infrastructure to provide optimal player experience.
- Competitive multiplayer gameplay includes up to 10 players in heroes-versus-villains matches.
- Up to three players work together in cooperative modes to accomplish set objectives with increasing difficulty and against special enemy characters.
- Combo system encourages further teamwork to increase a point total and currency multiplier.
- Weapon upgrades let players customize their weapons to their play style or provide an advantage over opponents.

Trailers:
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<!--coloro:#e7b836--><!--/coloro-->E3 09: Official Trailer <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
<!--coloro:#e7b836--><!--/coloro-->Co-Op and Multiplayer Debut Trailer <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
<!--coloro:#e7b836--><!--/coloro-->Uncharted 2 MP Beta Announce Trailer <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
<!--coloro:#e7b836--><!--/coloro-->Spike VGA World Premiere Trailer<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
<!--coloro:#e7b836--><!--/coloro-->Uncharted 2 Announcement Teaser

Gameplay Videos:
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<!--coloro:#e7b836--><!--/coloro-->Exclusive Ice Caves Gameplay <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
<!--coloro:#e7b836--><!--/coloro-->Exclusive Multiplayer Camera Tool Gameplay <!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
<!--coloro:#e7b836--><!--/coloro-->Exclusive Don't Quit Cinematic<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
<!--coloro:#e7b836--><!--/coloro-->E3 09: Rooftop Gameplay

Previews:
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Preview (Eurogamer)<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
<!--coloro:#e7b836--><!--/coloro-->Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Preview (1UP)<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
<!--coloro:#e7b836--><!--/coloro-->Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Preview (IGN)<!--colorc--><!--/colorc-->
<!--coloro:#e7b836--><!--/coloro-->Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Preview (GameSpot)

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[NeroSeraph]

Was a fan of the first and this game looks good. I can't wait to try out the beta (multiplayer) next month. hopefully should be just as fun as the main game itself.

 

[Dionysos]

Wow, I had not seen most of those trailers and gameplay videos. I've been relying on PSN for my trailers and such for this game, and that has only yielded me 3 trailers.

Thanks for posting these.


About the game, I wasa HUGE fan of the first game. It was right up my street. It played a lot like Tomb Raider, but in my opinion with better characters, plot and overall feel and experience.

I love the characters in the first game, and I'm glad to see the main ones will be returning in this one.

This one certainly looks promising. I was worried that the story wouldn't be as good, as the first game was very personal to Drake (following in his ancestors footsteps) and that played a huge part in the first game. I was worried that with that gone the story of a sequel would not be as good. However from what I have seen so far, it looks to hit the spot yet again.

I'm a sucker for archaeological /treasure hunting / action / adventure / platformer style games (what do you call them?).

The environments also look stunning so far. They are also a lot more diverse than the ones in the first game.

It looks fantastic.

I can't believe it is coming out as early as October. I was expecting a much longer wait.

 

[Terra Branford]

I can't wait for this game to come out! I wish it would come out for Xbox, but its exclusive *crys*

The game has stunning graphics and awesome gameplay. I played a demo for the first game at a store and loved it. Too bad I don't own a PS3.

 

[NeroSeraph]

Just been playing the beta and i have to say it is very good. for all those who didn't get the beta goes public on the 30th sept.

 

[Dionysos]

Just been playing the beta and i have to say it is very good. for all those who didn't get the beta goes public on the 30th sept.

As a PSN download demo?


Or would I need to do something weird to get access to the beta?

 

[NeroSeraph]

As a PSN download demo?


Or would I need to do something weird to get access to the beta?

it will be a demo on the 30th but i pre-ordered it from Play.com andd they gave me a beta code. For NA region you would have to pre-order it from Gamestop i think and they would have given you a beta code.

But not to worry if you haven't pre-ordered 30th sept it not long away from now

 

[Gingerbread Lesbian]

IGN were giving free Uncharted 2 Beta's out today for Europe, they got rid of 14,000 in 6 hours at least /lame.
I'll have to hope I get the MAG beta instead 8D

 

[Dionysos]

I've been playing the beta recently as they were legendary enough to put out publicly to everyone with PSN a few days ago.

I've only been able to get a few games because it is finding it difficult to connect to people and find games with them, despite it saying 1000's are online.

The game I have played have been AMAZING though. It looks to be one of the best online experiences I've ever played. I'm going to find it hard to go back to playing online on simple FPS's after playing games like this, Red Faction and Ghostbusters which for me have brought online gaming to a new level of fun.

I like the teamwork that can be involved in this, and how smoothly it appears to run. The co-operative objectives game mode in particular has mini-cutscenes blend in with the actual gameplay and they set it up so it feels like you're part of the story. Working together through that is brilliant.

I also love being able to climb and such online. I think it is brilliant.

I just wish I could connect to more players without having to wait half an hour for it to find players.

 

[NeroSeraph]

well i hope they fix the connection problems before games is released or sometime in the near future.

 

[Dionysos]

well i hope they fix the connection problems before games is released or sometime in the near future.

Yeah.. It's become quite a problem. I'm glad I had the brilliant idea of bringingmy PSP downstairs with me. It means I can play Dissidia while I wait for it to connect. It's getting quite silly with how long it can take to find people on there, when there are suppossedly 10k + people online at any given time.

It's a shame there isn't a "find any game" option. I keep trying one for half an hour, then moving on to another game type. I've not experienced a Death Match yet, but I've played quite a few of the other game types.



Totally on a different point now. The trailer that came with the beta looks fantastic too. The game looks like it is going to give us a load of new awesome characters. I'm very glad Sully returned, as he was ace in the first game, and I'm quite glad to see Elena back as well.

I'm interested in the other treasure hunter characters too... That Chloe seems to have a history with Drake, and I a new love interest more likely seeing as they are kissing in the trailer. There is also a British guy who says "it's time to put the odds back in our favour". Uncharted wikia states that he is a friend of Drake's... But nothing else is revealed.

They all seem to be pretty solid personalities yet again, which is what made the first game so good. All looks set up to be another mind blowing game.

 

[Gingerbread Lesbian]

They'll probably fix the connection issues, I presume that's what the beta is for anyway and even if they don't fix it straight away, I think the story itself is more of an attraction and focus than online. All being said, considering Uncharted 2 is now #1 on my priority list I've yet to download the online beta thing

 

[NeroSeraph]

Yeah.. It's become quite a problem. I'm glad I had the brilliant idea of bringingmy PSP downstairs with me. It means I can play Dissidia while I wait for it to connect.

Well i don't have a PSP cos i seem to manage to break them, i've had 2 so far and i broke them. But to combat this problem i go on my PC instead and come to the greatest forum or surf the net.

They'll probably fix the connection issues, I presume that's what the beta is for anyway and even if they don't fix it straight away, I think the story itself is more of an attraction and focus than online. All being said, considering Uncharted 2 is now #1 on my priority list I've yet to download the online beta thing

well that is true and this is what the Beta for.

 

[Dionysos]

Just discovered this:

That is a BADASS collectors edition of Uncharted 2... The Fortune Hunters edition.

Sadly it seems to be US only... And only a limited number (200) are being given out (you have to win them I think)... So essentially few people will get them.

But it looks so awesome, and the people who get them must be the luckiest Uncharted fans out there.

Includes the game, an exact replica of the Phurba dagger artifact, collectable artbook, collectors case signed by Naughty Dog and a load of downloads.


Lucky gits whoever gets one.

 

[Gingerbread Lesbian]

It's an actual knife though isn't it? I'm sure I read somewhere that as well as being a replica, it's a real knife

Anyways, it's quite disappointing that a) it's limited to the US and b) limited to competition. However, GAME still has limited editions of Uncharted with multiplayer skins, PS3 theme, post cards and 2 gold weapons

 

[Dionysos]

It's an actual knife though isn't it? I'm sure I read somewhere that as well as being a replica, it's a real knife

Yeah. Apparantly it is an exact replica of the one seen in the game. So it probably is an actual knife as well. That might be why it is in a competition only... Otherwise people might be buying weapons in game stores which would probably be a controversial first.. At least over here.

However, GAME still has limited editions of Uncharted with multiplayer skins, PS3 theme, post cards and 2 gold weapons

Wait... Gold weapons as in weapons made of gold in real life? (unlikely, just checking ) Or weapons that happen to be gold that you can download for the game?

Sounds like a good edition, but sadly I'm not gonna be getting Uncharted 2 on release because I'll not have much time for it. I'm gonna see if I can get it over Christmas and then I can enjoy the story stress-free. Other games I could sort of cope with in between pockets of stress... But I really like to get into the Ucharted story and so I'd rather enjoy it to the most.. So I'll wait until the Christmas break.

Can't wait. Gah. Everything I breathe has a particle of Uncharted in it lately. DAMN YOU BETA AND TRAILERS!

 

[Gingerbread Lesbian]

They're real life guns, though they're most likely painted gold. I'm not sure whether they're replica size though I doubt it since you'll have half the stores in the street being robbed the day Uncharted 2 is released

 

[Excalibur-king]

One day left !!!!!

anybody here plan to play this online ???

if you please feel free to add me.

PSN ID Excalibur-king.

 

[Dionysos]

One day left !!!!!

anybody here plan to play this online ???

if you please feel free to add me.

PSN ID Excalibur-king.

I do plan to play it online!


I'll not have it for a while though as I'll wait for a time when I can play it and enjoy it better. It'll probably be in a month or so.


I'll add you though, as it would be good to have lots of Uncharted buddies to play with online.

It's a shame the beta ran out today. I was gutted as I was really enjoying it.

 

[Donald Trump]

I've just about finished the game, I'm up to fighting the final boss.
In terms of hours it's not a particularly long game, although I do have it on easy so that I could beat it over the weekend. It's a good game with a good story, and in almost all ways it's better than Uncharted. However the camera angles at times can be really horrible, and jumping isn't as fun/easy.
And I think they've fixed the problems with the online play, when I played online it took about a minute to connect to each game.
All in all, it's a very good game.