"If you are new to the PlayStation 3 scene and are looking to catch up on a lot of the systems best offerings from years past, or you somehow managed to avoid the best games on the system, Sony's got you covered. Three of the console's biggest franchises, Resistance, Uncharted, and Ratchet & Clank, are now getting their very own box sets."
According to several online retailers, Sony Computer Entertainment America will be releasing new Ultimate Combo Packs for the Playstation 3 this holiday season.
Insomniac Games, the developer behind the popular Resistance and Ratchet & Clank series, provides a vague status update to one of their future titles.
"Though LittleBigPlanet may now be over a year old on the PlayStation 3, with a Game of the Year edition now available, but it’s PlayStation Portable brother became available across Europe just earlier this season. And with that, now comes a whole series of associated merchandise to fill those Christmas Stockings.
From today and for the first time in the UK, you can adopt your own Sackboy as the iconic character springs into real life action with a range of collectable souvenirs starting of..."
"Want to see which region got what content? Look no further, as PlayStation LifeStyle has done the searching for you and compiled a list of what’s new in this week’s PlayStation Store Update, for all regions across the globe."
"Following the revelation that Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time has achieved Gold status earlier this week, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe have revealed the pre-order bonuses available to gamers in PAL regions. In addition to the previously discussed Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time Collector’s Edition, now with it’s contents fully revealed, a second pre-order initiative is now available for UK consumers."
"Sony Computer Entertainment America has revealed that the highly-anticipated Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time has achieved Gold status, and is preparing for it’s suggested launch on October 30th 2009. Originally revealed back in March, Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time ranks alongside Uncharted 2: Among Thieves and EyePet: Your Virtual Pet as the highlights of 2009’s first-party fourth quarter releases."
"-A 3D lenticular cover – and this isn’t like the dinosaur ruler you had at school, this features new 3D technology and looks awesome. Check out the video which gives you taste of how it will look, although to get the full effect you will need to check it out in the flesh (and please excuse my foot in the background )
-An Artwork Book with exclusive concept artwork handpicked by Insomniac.
-A PSN Voucher, exclusive to the Collector’s Edition in PAL regions. This allows you to download the s..."
"Ratchet and Clank are coming back for their October 27th, 2009, release date and they are on a mission to save the future! Concluding the events that began in Ratchet & Clank: Tools of Destruction and Quest for Booty, Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack In Time will answer some of the franchise fans’ biggest questions."
"Ratchet & Clank are back again and being the first to reserve this game has a tremendous amount of benefits. First off they announced the Discovery Package which will give you the Insomniac Moon wow that sounds cool, how cool well the Insomniac Moon will mirror the look of the Insomniac office layout"
The extra content for LittleBigPlanet is still coming thick and strong, with no sign of letting up. Many games have made cameo's in the cooperative platformer, Playstation exclusive and not, and Ratchet and Clank appears to be next in line. The sources suggest it is substantial content, likely in line with the very well received Metal Gear Solid expansion pack.
"It looks as if we are in for a treat with upcoming Home Spaces from Insomniac Games. This time from the popular franchises of both Ratchet & Clank and Resistance."
"Below are the Top 5 finalists for Captain Qwark's "My Blaster Runs Hot" Ratchet & Clank® Future Weapon Design Contest! Please read each description and vote for your favorite weapon design. The winning weapon wil be included in the upcoming PLAYSTATION®3 Exclusive, Ratchet & Clank® Future: A Crack in Time!"
Some more trickles of data about the latest entry in the Ratchet and Clank series have been revealed via Playstation.com. The entry for the game confirms the return of the Hoverboots (though perhaps with a new function), Clank gameplay is meant to be all new, and it is hinted at we can interact with Ratchet and Clank's past selves. More at the Source
"Insomniac announced Ratchet and Clank Future 2: A Crack in Time earlier this week, and the title continues the tradition of toilet humor in the subtitle. However, 'A Crack in Time' was only Insomniac's second choice for the game. James Stevenson, Insomniac's Community Relations Manager, recently revealed that the developer's original caption for the game was 'Clock Blockers'. Keeping in with Future 2's theme of time travel, 'Clock Blockers' was a bit to risque, for obvious reasons, and Son..."
The sequel's announcement was rumoured just hours ago, and would you believe it, the sequel has been confirmed and given a name. Coming this autumn to the stores (yes it's disk-based from what can be interpreted from the article) is the next R&C Game: Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time. See the full press release below.

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