So I’ve had a good 24 hours with the Uncharted 3 beta. All I can say is “This ain’t Uncharted 2″. Some of the tricks from the old game are gone, along with new features make it a familiar game yet subtly different. Here are some notes from my time playing.
Note: All of the below apply as of Version 1.00.635.
Ran into col.CC Gootecks and Mike Ross on my way from home from work on the day after Shadowloo Showdown! Took them out for a drink at Brunetti’s near Flinders St. Hopefully they’ll be back in Melbourne for Shadowloo 2K12.
Hot off the heels of the just released RAcaseal Eleanor kit, Kotobukiya have this 1/12 scale (approx 135mm) RAcaseal Shino up for preorder now. The kit contains:
3 face parts for different expressions
Agito katana, H&R Justice Mechguns and Barrel Knuckle fist weapons
Varaha mag
Feet parts for a more humanoid look
The weapons are also compatible with the RAcaseal Eleanor release. The kit costs 3,990Y and is due out in October.
Tereda’s blog has just announced that they have completed work on the first PV for OGs2 and it will be released on 17th June. Yes, that’s THIS FRIDAY! Better get your new underwear ready!
Thanks to a pricing error on JB Hifi’s site, I managed to acquire this Hero Edition of Infamous 2 at the cheep cheap price of $120. The package includes:
Q: will the V2 voted #1 in the MG survey come out this year?
A: It may seem like the technology for V2 MG is there, but they are not fully ready yet. They don’t want to come out with a product that they will regret, so we should not see the V2 MG at least this year.
Q: What are we going to see in the future of HGUC?
A: the 0083 Federation lineup in HGUC is pretty complete now and we will also have the Zeon suits coming. The Dra-C appeared in the Unicorn anime could also be made. Dreissen and GMIII related suits in unicorn could also be available later.
Q: At this time how come there are less MG kits coming out?
A: during the current economy down turn the MGs are fairly expensive, so even if we come out with more MGs there is going to be people that can’t follow them. whether or not HG will past the 2000 yen avg price also depends on the current economy.
There are no MG for July because we have a lot of products coming out, so there’s a lot of issue we have to deal with the development not just Gunpla. We also don’t want it to overlap with the release of the RG too much.
Q: Isn’t 2011 the 15th anniversary for Gundam X?
A: I’m afraid we won’t have time this year, we came out with a lot products last year including HGFC G Gundam related products and based on sale last year we will focus on the G series this year. The HGAW Gundam X did not do so bad either and will be in our plan. We will have the G Gundam for HG and W Gundam for MGs because of the manga. Tt will be tough for us to bring out any Gundam X kit this year, but once the G and W comes to a close we will very likely to start with the X line.
Q: there are PG release every year recently, will there be a PG this year?
A: we might and might not, at this moment i cannot tell you.
Q: will there be a PG Unicorn?
A: say if we set the issue is with the price, the pyscho frame will probably have the glowing gimmick similar to the “1/700 Tokyo sky tree”. In order to make the articulation + transformation gimmick perfectly it will probably drive the price pretty high.
All the recent PG release are pretty popular because of their anime. People also can’t wait for a PG Unicorn, but if we say that there will be one it might lessen the interest and anticipation. The fans of Gundam UC are of a higher age group and we believe they can also afford the higher price. It’s not the time for us to take risk from now on and we hope we can have it out before the tax goes up.
Q: will there be a MG Delta Gundam?
A: Right now I can only say there is no plan. as for the MG Delta plus in August, the “HyakuShiki 2.0″ and “Delta Gundam” could be ideas that’s worth paying attention to. If there is a HyakuShiki 2.0, the Delta Gundam is also a possibility. We have a MG Hyaku Shiki next to the MG Delta plus in the display, maybe the Hyaku Shiki 2.0 is in the works??
Q: What about a MG Kshatriya?
A: Even if it’s the MG we might have to use metal frame to support the binder because of the size, but right now it’s not the time to think about it because the economy is still very tough at the moment.
Uncharted 3 collector’s editions have been fleshed out alot more lately, with details finally being announced.
In the US, there is only one Collector’s Edition, which includes:
Exclusive Collector’s Edition Steelbook
Wearable Replicas of Nathan Drake’s Buckle and Ring with Necklace Strap
Nathan Drake statue by SlideShow Collectables
Traveling Chest Packaging
In addition, preordering from each store also gives different Kickback bonuses:
Amazon.com – Carpet Bomb Kickback
Allows you to “send out three grenades with a single throw to blanket your opponent – or take out a group of opponents – with multiple explosions.”
Amazon.com – Clip Size Mod for Para 9 or G-MAL
Allows you to increase the size of the bullet clip for your weapon of choice and “spend more time shooting your opponents before having to reload.”
GameStop – Creepy Crawler Kickback
Allows you to “turn into a swarm of deadly creatures for a limited time and overwhelm your enemies.”
Wal-Mart – Callout Mod for AK-47
Allows you to “equip your AK-47 with a laser sight that enables your entire team to see the location of the opponent you are currently targeting.”
All Other Participating Retailers – Uncharted 3 PSN Avatar & Static Theme for PS3
You should be able to understand this one without any explanation.
- IGN
In Australia, UC3 will come in 2 flavours, which is the Collector’s Edition and the ‘Explorer’s Edition’. The Explorer’s Edition is bascially the US’ Collector’s Edition (at double the price -_-), while the Collector’s Edition is basically just a Steelbook. Both of them include further content:
Multiplayer skin and weapon: ‘London Drake and Pirate AK-47′: Customise the appearance of both your avatar and your weapon.
Multiplayer ‘Upper Cut Taunt’: Allows you to give an upper-cut gesture for increased self-expression and bragging rights when playing online.
‘Cash Multiplier’: Earn in-game cash much faster when playing online.
‘Special Edition Decals Pack’: Decals to customise your avatar’s accessories.
Anyway, I have the Explorer’s edition on order, so look forward to the unboxing come November.
A user on 4chans /m forums has posted some scans from the SRWZ2 perfect bible. Gallery after the jump.
Additionally, the following scan briefly states what will be carried over from your Z2 Hakai-hen save to Sasai-hen when it comes out.
Money, PP & Kills gained will be decided if you have:
Cleared the game
Completed all the scenarios possible
Completed the game multiple times (although it will only count up to 10 replays)
Parts will be gained if you have :
Cleared the game
Completed all the scenarios possible
While this doesn’t state the exact formula on exactly how many kills, PP etc is carried over, it’s a good time to start clearing those additional scenarios in preparation for Z2.2!