inFAMOUS - Now Available - First Shipments include Uncharted 2 MP Beta

[dmlopr]

i am confused i didnt have an install well exept the gigawhats but that is for a weapon not for the game
Mine installed on it's own. I think it only took about 2 minutes.

Damn, this is a fun game. I did 2 missions before going to work. I can't wait to get home and play it.:)

[Rafael122]

Are the codes a one time thing? Like I can't give out the same code to 5 people? Sorry for the ignorant question, just asking. I'm picking up my copy today and if I have the code then I'll just give it out here, and probably the Gigawatts (?) code too unless that's something I an enter in the game offline.

[FriskyTanuki]

Yes, you can only enter the code once to download the item.

[ferant316]

Funny moment in the game:

In the south-eastern part of the first island there is a sign advertising a movie making fun of Uwe Boll's movies. It says "Alone in the House of the Blood" (a combination of Alone in the Dark, House of the Dead and Bloodrayne), "A Lou Ebol" movie, "Two thumbs down" and "Craptastic"

Fantastic game so far though. Best PS3 exclusive in recent memory.

[Malik112099]

shit i kinda want this game a lot...playing through resistance 1 right now and it is starting to become more of a chore than fun....

[Javery]

Does anyone know if this game will display in 1080i? Thanks.

[sotc1988]

Back of the box says 720p only.

[$hady]

If anyone else wants to give away a beta code but doesn't want to Ebay i'd love to try Uncharted 2. I am getting this from gamefly so i'm codeless. :(

I went to Blockbuster today and was going to use my phone to take a picture of the code but none of the cases had the card inside just a manual. Figured the codes were gonna go to waste or someone would do the same thing I was gonna try. I failed...I was saddness... LOL

[Javery]

Back of the box says 720p only.

Just great. Another PS3 game I won't be buying. I guess it's not too bad since this stupid system has less than 5 games total I feel like I'm missing out on.

Thanks for checking.

[woodcan]

Anybody have the Gigawatt Blades code and want to gameshare it :D


EDIT: I pre-ordered from Amazon so I should be getting the Home costume code

[dallow]

Just great. Another PS3 game I won't be buying. I guess it's not too bad since this stupid system has less than 5 games total I feel like I'm missing out on.

Thanks for checking.Try the demo to see if it will actually play in 1080p when forced to.

When it says 720p, it usually means that what it will default to.

[xsouthparkx]

Wewt I got my package! Can't wait. I feel bad for complaining and getting the $5 though...

[hhhdx4]

Just great. Another PS3 game I won't be buying. I guess it's not too bad since this stupid system has less than 5 games total I feel like I'm missing out on.

Thanks for checking.

over reacting much?

[Javery]

Try the demo to see if it will actually play in 1080p when forced to.

When it says 720p, it usually means that what it will default to.

I'll try it but someone else has already reported that the demo will only display in 480p so I'm not holding out hope for the retail release.

over reacting much?

I am not aware of another piece of electronics that outputs in HD yet does not contain an internal scaler. I'm not even sure such a thing exists. It's a goddamn joke of a "true HD" system. It is great for movies but it is laughable as a gaming console. Just to check out the demo I need to set aside an hour for the download and install and I'm probably going to have to upgrade the firmware for the billionth time to do it.

[Malik112099]

Just great. Another PS3 game I won't be buying. I guess it's not too bad since this stupid system has less than 5 games total I feel like I'm missing out on.

Thanks for checking.


You do realize that 720p is higher res than 1080i, right?

[LinkinPrime]

You do realize that 720p is higher res than 1080i, right?

That's one of those eye of the beholder things...when I had my 1080i TV I could swear 1080i looked better then when I had 720p, so I defaulted all my systems to 1080i.

[distgfx]

I'll try it but someone else has already reported that the demo will only display in 480p so I'm not holding out hope for the retail release.



I am not aware of another piece of electronics that outputs in HD yet does not contain an internal scaler. I'm not even sure such a thing exists. It's a goddamn joke of a "true HD" system. It is great for movies but it is laughable as a gaming console. Just to check out the demo I need to set aside an hour for the download and install and I'm probably going to have to upgrade the firmware for the billionth time to do it.

I feel your pain man, I used to be in the same situation and it pissed me off too. I don't blame you one bit.

[Scorch]

1080i is shit, 720p > 1080i (If only because progressive is better than interlaced), and javeryh is a dumbass. Why the fuck would you want it to run in 1080i?

I mean, obviously, if you have a big TV, 1080p is preferable, but given the choice between 720p and 1080i, why would anyone voluntarily go with 1080i? 1080i bugs the shit out of my eyes. I can't stand interlaced video.

[Ugamer_X]

You do realize that 720p is higher res than 1080i, right?

1080i is shit, 720p > 1080i (If only because progressive is better than interlaced), and javeryh is a dumbass. Why the fuck would you want it to run in 1080i?

I mean, obviously, if you have a big TV, 1080p is preferable, but given the choice between 720p and 1080i, why would anyone voluntarily go with 1080i?
You morons do realize that he has a TV that doesn't accept native 720p content and will therefore downscale his picture to 480p?

[distgfx]

Why the fuck would you want it to run in 1080i?

His TV doesn't support 720p, that's why.

[Scorch]

Oh. Well, then. That makes it different :lol: What TV supports 480p and 1080i but not 720p? Damn javeryh, get a new set, they're cheap these days

[ferant316]

Oh. Well, then. That makes it different :lol: What TV supports 480p and 1080i but not 720p? Damn javeryh, get a new set, they're cheap these days

An older (pre-2006 most likely) CRT HDTV set.

[Javery]

You morons do realize that he has a TV that doesn't accept native 720p content and will therefore downscale his picture to 480p?

yeah, this.

It's unbelievable that at this point games are still being released that don't support 1080i - there are tons and tons of sets out there just like mine. It's also lazy on the developer's part but I still place 90% of the blame on Sony for letting the PS3 out the door like this. Missing out on a few great games here and there isn't enough to warrant a TV upgrade, especially when everything else I run on it looks beautiful. It's just a minor annoyance but god invented the internet for bitching so I'll take advantage when I can.

[ferant316]

yeah... but god invented the internet for bitching so I'll take advantage when I can.

You can post on Sucker Punch's former regarding your displeasure, I saw a sizable topic already asking for 1080i support. As well, you can voice your opinion to Sony regarding the limited intended function of the PS3's internal hardware scaler (functioning only for Blu Rays I believe, though maybe for PS1/2 games as well.) It has an internal hardware scaler so I see no reason why it could not be patched in time, I just hope should that be the case they provide an option to deactivate it to leave it up to your TVs internal scaler which in most modern sets would be superior to anything a console could provide.

[jza1218]

I just realized GS "forgot" to give me the Gigawatt blades code.

[ferant316]

I just realized GS "forgot" to give me the Gigawatt blades code.

I'm getting nervous I haven't received the email with them yet. They will be getting a nasty email if I don't get it, I preordered when the gigawatt blades were first announced.

[pete5883]

yeah, this.

It's unbelievable that at this point games are still being released that don't support 1080i - there are tons and tons of sets out there just like mine. It's also lazy on the developer's part but I still place 90% of the blame on Sony for letting the PS3 out the door like this. Missing out on a few great games here and there isn't enough to warrant a TV upgrade, especially when everything else I run on it looks beautiful. It's just a minor annoyance but god invented the internet for bitching so I'll take advantage when I can.
But none of the blame goes to whoever made your TV without the ability to scale from 720p to 1080i? Are there any out there?

[Scorch]

I do like how early on, they explain why he can't hold guns or drive cars.. but I think that it's because of this, this game won't hold my attention that long. Don't get me wrong, it's a great game, it's fun to blow stuff up, but with a VERY limited amount of enemy designs and only a handful of attacks, I can see this getting old by the time Prototype comes out..

[dabebop]

yeah, this.

It's unbelievable that at this point games are still being released that don't support 1080i - there are tons and tons of sets out there just like mine. It's also lazy on the developer's part but I still place 90% of the blame on Sony for letting the PS3 out the door like this. Missing out on a few great games here and there isn't enough to warrant a TV upgrade, especially when everything else I run on it looks beautiful. It's just a minor annoyance but god invented the internet for bitching so I'll take advantage when I can.

It's ridiculous because on the 360 it has the support for 720 or 1080i or 1080p on basically all the games that come out for the system. Yet the PS3 it depends on the game where it's only 720 or like MGS4 where it has all the HD settings.

[jza1218]

I do like how early on, they explain why he can't hold guns or drive cars.. but I think that it's because of this, this game won't hold my attention that long. Don't get me wrong, it's a great game, it's fun to blow stuff up, but with a VERY limited amount of enemy designs and only a handful of attacks, I can see this getting old by the time Prototype comes out..

I'm the exact opposite, I think Prototype looks boring in comparison.

[craigbezzle]

This game has been fun so far, but there is a huge amount of flaws, and I've been frustrated more than a couple times due to bad game design. Since nothing else is out that I want to play, though, this will hold me over for Prototype and Ghostbusters.

It's really frustrating that you have to be RIGHT ON a freakin' blast shard, in Crackdown once you got pretty close, the orb floated to you. Also, I feel like there's way too many enemies. I just came across a park and I swear to all that is holy I just fought like 30 people back to back. It's like the Call of Duty clown car effect, and it's annoying. And even though the game told me to play it on hard, I've been playing on medium and even after TWO upgrades to Cole's defense, he's still a little pussy who gets hurt way too easily.

I really cannot help but feel that every PS3 exclusive thus far has been over-rated.

[Rafael122]

Dear God this game is amazing. I've only played about an hour and did the first mission, but this game is awesome.

I chose Evil. I figure I'll play again as a good guy but I'm having a lot of fun with it. Just...buy the game.

The only complaint I have is that he dies way too easily. I'm talking like 4 or 5 bullet shots. My counter argument to that is that he can get energy from pretty much anywhere so its a moot point.

BTW, I have an Uncharted code and the Gigawatt sword code. I'm not giving out both to one person as its only fair. So whoever PMs me first for a code gets it. I'm not selling it or anything, just giving it out to whomever. It's effective June 3...so I'm not sure if the code is coming out to the public on that date making this whole thing pointless but whatever.

Edit: Both codes are gone.

[$hady]

I would like to publicly bow down before Rafael122 and thank him for PMing me the Uncharted 2 beta code. :D

I pm'ed him earlier after seeing his post about giving a code away later tonight and offered to send him Paypal love and he refused and simply sent me the code. Thank you! :applause:

If I can ever return the favor let me know.

[sotc1988]

I think the game can get pretty damn hard (and my only big gripe is enemies who can "snipe" with their ak's from a couple buildings away) but I had a question for those who beat the first boss...did you get good karma at the end of that fight regardless of whether you were good or evil? I've been playing bad the whole time but when I beat her, it gave me good karma and I'm not sure what I could've done to get it. Loving the game still and I'm afraid I'm gonna beat it quickly since I can't put it down.

[Scorch]

Wouldn't mind a gigawatt blade code if anyone has an extra..

[craigbezzle]

I got the Gigawatt Blades, and they suck. I wish I could've given them to someone who liked them.

[Xeph820]

is the Gigawatt blade the one you get when you preorder from eb?
i'm liking it so far, the only thing is that there's too many monsters i think.
i kill a wave of them and more appear once i start walking
i hate killing the snipers, its so hard

[craigbezzle]

is the Gigawatt blade the one you get when you preorder from eb?
i'm liking it so far, the only thing is that there's too many monsters i think.
i kill a wave of them and more appear once i start walking
i hate killing the snipers, its so hard


Thank you! I thought I was doing something wrong when I had to fight a damn near infinite wave of ridiculously skilled guntoting enemies.

[kurokubushi]

yeah i appreciate the Gigawat blade code thanks man

[johnnypark]

I picked up a copy at Play N Trade today, got home, and my copy apparently didn't come with a beta code for Uncharted 2. WTF? I thought all initial pressings came with it?

[distgfx]

I picked up a copy at Play N Trade today, got home, and my copy apparently didn't come with a beta code for Uncharted 2. WTF? I thought all initial pressings came with it?

Only if you got this sticker on your case:

http://www.cinemablend.com/images/sections/17113/17113.jpg

[megamanianation]

I just realized GS "forgot" to give me the Gigawatt blades code.

Dang, I forgot about the code. I preodered the game instore, was the store supposed to give me the code or a gamestop email?

[johnnypark]

Only if you got this sticker on your case:

http://www.cinemablend.com/images/sections/17113/17113.jpg

Wow, I'm really pissed now. I went to Play N Trade because I'd rather buy from them, but instead got screwed out of a freebie. A little searching online and it seems a lot of people had the wrong idea as I did.

[distgfx]

Dang, I forgot about the code. I preodered the game instore, was the store supposed to give me the code or a gamestop email?

You pre-ordered in store? They were supposed to give you one. If you pre-ordered online for in store pick up, then it's via e-mail.

[Rafael122]

Yeah, the Gamestop I went to, they had a few copies of the game on their display desk with the superpower code sheet on top of each copy. They should have given you one b/c I pre-ordered in store as well.

[ss ingen]

I just picked it up can't wait to play it!!

[ReturnofBoltz]

If anyone wants to trade the Gigawatts Blade or something else for the MP Beta Code, let me know. I wanted to get this at Gamestop for the blade--but had a giftcard at another store. So if anyone wants to swap for the blade or for something else, PM me.

[craigbezzle]

No matter where you got the game, all INITIAL shipments of the game were supposed to come with the Uncharted 2 MP beta. Seeing as the game came out today (even though Meijer broke the street date last week, fwiw), I'd say Play-N-Trade and all its consumers got the shaft.

[megamanianation]

Yeah, the Gamestop I went to, they had a few copies of the game on their display desk with the superpower code sheet on top of each copy. They should have given you one b/c I pre-ordered in store as well.

I will have to call them tomorrow. So I was supposed to get the code when I picked it up and not when I ordered it, right?

Thanks everyone for their help.

[FriskyTanuki]

How do I get the Gigawatts power? I don't see it in the powers menu, so does it just pop up at some point?

[craigbezzle]

Well, after you redeem the code, you have to go back into your game and it IS in the power menu; it's the rightmost option. The first level was 600 (maybe 800) XP, the second is 1000. Once you purchase the blades, hit right on the d-pad, and Cole will emit them from his hands. You have a limited amount of time to use them. I honestly find myself forgetting completely about the power. Wish I would've spent my XP elsewhere.

[ChibiJosh]

How do I get the Gigawatts power? I don't see it in the powers menu, so does it just pop up at some point?

I haven't gotten it either.

I'm about 5 hours into it, and I love it. Like others, I'm a little annoyed at how easy it is to die. Is there any indicator other than the screen going black and white?

Also, some of the stunts seem really difficult like jumping off a building and hitting an enemy with a bolt and then doing the ground smash power on the same enemy.

[tcrash247]

Just bought this today at Best Buy but haven't had a chance to play it. I hope its as good as everyone says!

[TctclMvPhase]

I will have to call them tomorrow. So I was supposed to get the code when I picked it up and not when I ordered it, right?

Thanks everyone for their help.

I called the corporate help line tonight because I didnt get a code while I was in store. Apparently, they did not order enough codes to meet the preorder demand and many stores have run out. The guy got my transaction information and email address and said they will either be sending a code in future or contacting me with directions on how to get a code once the publisher provides more codes.

[distgfx]

How do I get the Gigawatts power? I don't see it in the powers menu, so does it just pop up at some point?

Did you download the power before you started the game? If so, redownload it and it should appear in the powers menu.

[FriskyTanuki]

Yeah, downloading it was the first thing I did before playing the game. I'll see if it shows up the next time I play it and if not, I'll delete and redownload it again.

[ChibiJosh]

I redownloaded it and shows up fine.

[sotc1988]

Had to stop playing because me eyes were bleeding and my trigger finger was throbbing with soreness. Can't wait to play it tomorrow.
And I've had a few really frustrating parts but I'm not having a lot of difficulty with the game (I mean I do have to play really well all the time to actually win fights) but it's not too cheap or unfair. My tactic is to spam a shit-ton of grenades while standing next to a recharge spot and then once they all go off in a group of enemies I mop up the rest with standard zaps. I'm playing on hard btw.
Edit: I only ever use gigawatts to kill the last guy in a badass way.

[Scorch]

I'm a little upset. I was anxious to get to the second island. I finally get there, only to discover that.. well, aside from new enemies that do the exact same thing, it's just like the first. Exact same types of missions, side missions, etc. Blah.

Oh well. Still fun. Though the stealth side missions kill the pacing of the game.

[Malik112099]

I like this game so far but i was standing next to a fire extinguisher and zapped it and I died. I can jump off the tops of buildings but cant have a can of water explode next to me.

[Scorch]

I like this game so far but i was standing next to a fire extinguisher and zapped it and I died. I can jump off the tops of buildings but cant have a can of water explode next to me.

Water.. electricity.. you do the math..

Oh, side note. Game Nuts = Game Crazy jab in the game.. quite awesome to see GC get the nod, but I haven't seen a GameStop pun anywhere (The reason I relate Game Nuts to Game Crazy is because it's almost the same font as GC, as well as the same style logo, that being the two words separated by the company logo).

[johnnyrocker360]

I also was SOL on the gigawatt powers i don't really care. i'm not calling just to get a damn code. I'll just start pre-ordering from amazon from now on.

[bmachine]

Is there any indicator other than the screen going black and white?


Yeah, the half-moon shaped karma meter in the upper left hand corner starts to disintegrate and darken as you take damage. When you recharge/refill, it gets brighter and turns solid.

[Hostile]

Can you gameshare the Gigawatt Power Blade code?

[Scorch]

Can you gameshare the Gigawatt Power Blade code?

It's a unique code. No.

[Vanigan]

Don't worry about the gigawatt blades power, you'll rarely use it. While it's powerful and flashy when you do, there isn't much point to it as most combat happens at ranged, and enemies will do their best to stay away from you.

[craigbezzle]

Oh man, was I way off on this one. I WAS doing something wrong with the respawning enemies, I was in the "black-out" zone. This game is addicting as hell, and fun to boot.

Can't wait til I get home from work tonight. Another 6 to 7 hour inFamous marathon should have me dreaming about lightning tonight again.

[DantheApe]

anyone interested in selling a code? since it doesn't look shareable i figured i might as well ask here...would rather deal with a cag and not ebay on this one

[dallow]

How is it not shareable?

Doesn't show up in download history?

[lilboo]

Hmm. I need a PS3 game. This might be a good idea.

[Malik112099]

Water.. electricity.. you do the math..

well....they said he already survived an exploding gun and an expoding car while he was finding out about his powers....a fire extinguisher really shouldnt kill him. If I was a reaper I wouldnt be shooting him...I would be throwing cans of green beans at him.

[erectiontown]

this game is great

[mwynn]

anyone interested in selling a code? since it doesn't look shareable i figured i might as well ask here...would rather deal with a cag and not ebay on this one

Sure make me an offer.

[ChibiJosh]

How is it not shareable?

Doesn't show up in download history?

I think they were confused and thought you were asking if the code itself was sharable. It should be gamesharable, although it doesn't say that it is explicitly like the LBP vouchers did.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Is it definitely gameshareable? If so, I won't even bother posting my extra code here. I wouldn't blame CAGs for not wanting to pay for something they can get for free.

[rodeojones903]

Damn work. All I can't think about is wanting to get home and playing this some more. :D

[bmachine]

I'm a little confused on the Bio-Leech power: is it always evil? Understandably, you'd lose karma is you leeched a regular citizen, but do you lose karma when you leech a Reaper? I think it still says "drained 1XP" in red no matter who you leech.

So...you can't use this power at all if you're playing as a "good" character?

[blackjaw]

Worth a purchase? Everyone seems to be enjoying it, and I've heard it'll take 30 hours...but is there replayability, different endings depending on good/evil (haven't seen anything on that yet), etc.

I usually only buy RPG's or games I know will keep me busy for a few months.

[ChibiJosh]

I've probably already played for about 8 hours, and I'm not done with the first island yet. If you complete all the side missions and try to find all the collectibles, it'll certainly take you a long time to beat.

As for different endings, I'm sure there are. I mean the choice between good and evil changes everything else in the game from the look of the character to the look of the city.

[erectiontown]

anyone wanna trade my Uncharted 2 code for a gigawatt code?

i can't wait till i get off work to go play this monster!

[Scorch]

anyone wanna trade my Uncharted 2 code for a gigawatt code?

that's a little redundant, isn't it? you have to preorder to get the gigawatt code and all copies of the game have the beta code..

[FriskyTanuki]

I'm a little confused on the Bio-Leech power: is it always evil? Understandably, you'd lose karma is you leeched a regular citizen, but do you lose karma when you leech a Reaper? I think it still says "drained 1XP" in red no matter who you leech.

So...you can't use this power at all if you're playing as a "good" character?
Yeah, it's the evil side of what you can do in that lock-on menu. The good thing to do is restrain reapers or heal citizens.

[KongaKing]

Damn it's so easy to die in this game. This might be the first game I play on easy just so I don't get frustrated

[Malik112099]

that's a little redundant, isn't it? you have to preorder to get the gigawatt code and all copies of the game have the beta code..


if you read through the thread you will see that not everyone got the beta code

[Malik112099]

If you kill the reapers its bad? Shit...

[ChibiJosh]

Actually, it's not bad to kill them, just to do the biodrain on them. You can kill them after you take them down and it doesn't negatively affect you.

[Malik112099]

Actually, it's not bad to kill them, just to do the biodrain on them. You can kill them after you take them down and it doesn't negatively affect you.


oh ok..i did notice the kill after wounded (or whatever it says) 1 XP is always grey and was wondering about it

[mguiddy]

I gotta hand it to Sucker Punch... the demo was so good I just had to pick this up now.
:whee:

[erectiontown]

that's a little redundant, isn't it? you have to preorder to get the gigawatt code and all copies of the game have the beta code..
i saw that some people didn't get the beta code, so i figured if someone didn't want their gigawatt it'd be a win-win. honestly i don't really care, i'll give my beta code away to the first person who wants it.

[smiggity]

Is the beta code shareable?

[ChibiJosh]

This game needs a list of stats since they are so many trophies like kill this number of people this way, or travel this far with this method. Also, I wish they had a full list of the stunts and which ones you accomplished rather than just giving you one at a time.

oh ok..i did notice the kill after wounded (or whatever it says) 1 XP is always grey and was wondering about it

Red = Bad karma
Blue = Good karma
Grey = No karma change

It took me awhile to figure that out.

[FriskyTanuki]

Is the beta code shareable?
The code can only be used once, but it may be able to be gameshared.

It doesn't specifically state that it can be, but it does mention that it "can only be redeemed through PSN Account Management up to a maximum of 3 times."

So it could just be three times, the normal five, or maybe just once.

[dmlopr]

Damn this is fun. I played about 6 hours when I got home last night and it's a blast. Can't wait to get home and hurl those grenades again.
BTW, when you start to take heavy damage and the outer edge of the screen starts to show the blood splatter = take cover and hide! I wasn't noticing a change the gauge at the top left. It also took me a while to understand how to read the sensor echoes (in the bottom right).
Is there an easy way to replay a mission brief?

[craigbezzle]

One thing this game is sorely lacking: any semblance of a STAT SCREEN!

You can listen to dead drop recordings and watch the cutscenes from the pause menu, but I can't look at my stats? My total time played/deaths/kills/etc.?

EVERY sandbox game needs this.

[smiggity]

The code can only be used once, but it may be able to be gameshared.

It doesn't specifically state that it can be, but it does mention that it "can only be redeemed through PSN Account Management up to a maximum of 3 times."

So it could just be three times, the normal five, or maybe just once.


Hmm sounds like 3 times. Thanks Frisky

[tcrash247]

Just played this for about 2 hours and I'm having a blast with it. It reminds me a lot of Crackdown, leaping from building to building. I love it.

[megamanianation]

I know this is probably a stupid question, but I'm confused. What exactly is the beta code for Uncharted 2 good for? Is it to play a demo of the game before it is released?

[Malik112099]

I know this is probably a stupid question, but I'm confused. What exactly is the beta code for Uncharted 2 good for? Is it to play a demo of the game before it is released?

It is for the Uncharted 2 mutiplayer beta

[bigdaddybruce44]

Yes, every sandbox game needs a stat screen, especially when you're going to tie achievements/trophies into doing "x" thing so many times.

EDIT: Hmmm, I'm a little confused about the beta. It says it's good on June 3. Does that mean if I enter the code right now, nothing will happen?

[FriskyTanuki]

Yes.

[Scorch]

I know this is probably a stupid question, but I'm confused. What exactly is the beta code for Uncharted 2 good for? Is it to play a demo of the game before it is released?

What the other guy said.

The Uncharted 2 Multiplayer beta code is a code to play in the multiplayer beta of Uncharted 2.

:applause:

[whoknows]

I wish it would let us download the beta from now. Just so I could be prepared when it goes live.

[bmachine]

Have any of you mastered the sticky bombs? I can't seem to get the swing of it. Sometimes they stick to the dudes and sometimes they don't.

Is there a secret technique to it or is it just wonky?

[bigdaddybruce44]

Some of these stunts are gonna be a pain.

[Vanigan]

Later in the game various enemies have shields which grenades will bounce off of.

Also, if there's a chain link fence or railing in the way of your throw, the grenade will bounce off that too.

[Scorch]

So.. I'm pretty badass, and I'm not even to the third island yet. I'm playing as a good guy. I've got a ton of powerups, including one that causes the railroad tracks to charge me up. I can literally spam shockwaves, grenades, the little electric missles you can shoot.. so much fun

[pete5883]

Did anyone get the Gigawatt code from Gamestop.com? They haven't emailed it, and it wasn't inside my shipment.

[distgfx]

Did anyone get the Gigawatt code from Gamestop.com? They haven't emailed it, and it wasn't inside my shipment.

I did, but I had to email them asking for it to get it. :lol:

[pete5883]

Good call.

[Malik112099]

I am having a blast running around collecting battery shards and dead drops. I'll get as many of each as I can and I'm sure that along with the XP I gain will help me later in the game. This is the first game I've played that has made me feel like my PS3 purchase was worth while.

[aznguyen316]

there's semi stats/collectible on your save file, if you hit to load or save and select your save file there's a small bit of info, but no time played unfortunately D=

[jalu6]

Great game so far....except for the super frustrating "Spy Game" missions. Is there any particular trick to this? I let the guy get ahead of me and it gives me a 10 second countdown timer. I get slightly within range and he sees me.

the combat and exploration are a blast.

[ChibiJosh]

Great game so far....except for the super frustrating "Spy Game" missions. Is there any particular trick to this? I let the guy get ahead of me and it gives me a 10 second countdown timer. I get slightly within range and he sees me.

the combat and exploration are a blast.

I just follow the map dot while being on the train tracks or roof tops.

[manthing]

Quick question:

Does the jump ability ever get upgraded in this game, like Hulk Ultimate Destruction or Crackdown?

I think I want this, but scaling buildings became tedious for me in the demo. If the guy can run/jump up buildings I'll definately grab this.

[bmachine]

I just follow the map dot while being on the train tracks or roof tops.

Yeah, stick to the high ground. Works every time.

Does the jump ability ever get upgraded in this game, like Hulk Ultimate Destruction or Crackdown?

I've unlocked all but 2 of the powers and his jump-height doesn't seem to be something you can upgrade.

[woodcan]

I just follow the map dot while being on the train tracks or roof tops.

same here

[erectiontown]

this game is pretty great. i haven't done too much of the story line, but have spent most of my time looking for blast shards and dead drops.

[ferant316]

Anyone else experiencing this;

In the demo the sound was great, a nice bass sound from the heartbeat when near death, or a bass thud when hitting the ground after a long jump. The full game however my subwoofer does not turn on. Going back and forth between demo and game it changes with no change to volume or setting, and I can find no audio adjustment settings such as Bass or Treble in the menu.

[Malik112099]

Ohh..i dont really like the way that if you are no where near a dead drop the grey indicators dont show up at all...

This game needs some co-op action BADLY....jumping around the city tearing shit up with other people would be great...

[craigbezzle]

Post your stats! You can get them by going into load/save game, and highlighting your most recent save.

Rep: Infamous
Completion: 39%
Powers/Upgrades: 37
Districts: 26 of 84
Dead Drops: 20 of 32
Shards: 146 of 350
Stunts: 15 of 21

[Malik112099]

Post your stats! You can get them by going into load/save game, and highlighting your most recent save.

Rep: Infamous
Completion: 39%
Powers/Upgrades: 37
Districts: 26 of 84
Dead Drops: 20 of 32
Shards: 146 of 350
Stunts: 15 of 21


Stats for this game should seriously be 7 pages long....not 7 fucking categories

[craigbezzle]

Agreed. This game has an insane amount of flaws, but it's fun. Seeing Gamespot and IGN giving it a 9 is a bit laughable now that I have gotten 3-4 days worth of gameplay out of it. 7-8ish, definitely.

[fizzywix]

Agreed. This game has an insane amount of flaws, but it's fun. Seeing Gamespot and IGN giving it a 9 is a bit laughable now that I have gotten 3-4 days worth of gameplay out of it. 7-8ish, definitely.


I think it's quite deserving of it's favorable ratings.

[dipic]

Agreed. This game has an insane amount of flaws, but it's fun. Seeing Gamespot and IGN giving it a 9 is a bit laughable now that I have gotten 3-4 days worth of gameplay out of it. 7-8ish, definitely.
What are the flaws that you're referring to if you could name a few. I've yet to play the full game but I'd like to know what reviews left out.

[megamanianation]

What the other guy said.

The Uncharted 2 Multiplayer beta code is a code to play in the multiplayer beta of Uncharted 2.

:applause:


Okay, more stupid questions. I love Uncharted and can't wait to play the new one, but I don't do any multiplayer gaming. Will this code just let me play the demo by my lonesome?

I've got the code and don't want it to go to waste if it's not something I would use.

[craigbezzle]

What are the flaws that you're referring to if you could name a few. I've yet to play the full game but I'd like to know what reviews left out.

Here's some really annoying flaws. I tried to say some nice things too, because while I do think this game is frustrating, it is ultimately fun and something every PS3 owner should play. By no means is it GOTY contender, or a system seller though.

-Enemies who can snipe me with an AK from a mile away. I have the longest range attacks unlocked, and they can hit me from outside my range? With a constant barrage of bullets? WTF?
-Speaking of which, there's way too many enemies sometimes. If I want to just explore the city, kill a couple dudes now and then, and collect for the most part...I should be able to. This game forces you to stop exploring and fight a shit-ton of dudes, getting you off track of where you want to go. When one of the main game concepts is collecting shards/dead drops, it shouldn't be this damn hard.
-I have Cole powered up with the best defense in the game, and sometimes I'll take a barrage of bullets, and be fine, and sometimes it'll take no time at all for me to die. The health system is flawed and inconsistent, IMO, as is the damage indicator.
-Getting up buildings, while fun for the first few hours, boil down to just holding up and mashing X the whole time. It works, but it's not as rewarding as say, Assassin's Creed scaling, in which you really had to strategize somewhat.
-WAY TOO STICKY PLATFORMING CONTROLS! Trying to get every blast shard can be a chore sometimes because they're just in an awkward spot, and the super clingy pipes and such don't allow you to do what you want to do--only what the game THINKS you want to do.
-Somewhat repetitive side missions and a couple repetitive story missions; the sewer scenes were cool the first couple times, but goddamn how many do I have to do?!
-Graphics aren't great, they are solid. Cole's character looks amazing, but everyone else looks terrible. Trish and Zeke, two of the main characters, look like shat. Way too many jaggies, a lot of pop-in. Lighting effects are VERY impressive.
-No sufficient stat screen
-No autosaving
-The game really doesn't make you FEEL like a superhero until about 8 hours in. Which is kind of odd, IMO. I guess it's all how you level yourself, but I really didn't feel powerful at all the first day or so.
-Somewhat buggy, I've been stuck in the floor a few times, and also been able to go through fences sometimes. I've seen AI get stuck as well. I guess it's to be expected of a game this big, but it's still something worth noting.

Just some of the things holding this game from sheer excellence. If I had to put a number on it, RIGHT NOW...I'd give it around an 8. Granted, I'll admit I still have a lot of game to go, and this game could get a lot better...but it could also get a lot worse.

I do have to commend this game for having boss fights, as they are a welcome change to most open-world games, and are a blast in this. I do want to say I loved the Sly Cooper series and was looking forward to this game immensely. Like I said, this game is a blast to play and worthy of your money for sheer content alone (two 25 hours campaigns, sign me up). But it's definitely got its fair share of frustrating flaws.

[help1]

Okay, more stupid questions. I love Uncharted and can't wait to play the new one, but I don't do any multiplayer gaming. Will this code just let me play the demo by my lonesome?

I've got the code and don't want it to go to waste if it's not something I would use.

Nope. Multiplayer only, no singleplayer. If you don't want it, could I have it? :lol:

[jling84]

Did anyone get the code for the Home costume from Amazon yet? Does the code come inside the game because my game hasn't reached me yet.

[distgfx]

Did anyone get the code for the Home costume from Amazon yet? Does the code come inside the game because my game hasn't reached me yet.

They email you, the only code that comes inside that game is the Uncharted 2 beta voucher. Even that's only in specially marked ones too.

[lokizz]

some of you werent kidding when you were talking about getting stomped in this game. i dont mind too much since it just means you have to play safer and smarter but i died more times that i was expecting for only playing through 2 missions. cant wait to get through the first play through so i can go through it as a villan.

[Chibi_Kaji]

Man... I think I'm going to have to try get that last stunt trophy in my next play through. That "Up Close and Personal" stunt is much harder to pull off then it should be. It rare to fight more then 4 guys at once. And even when you do they spread out as soon as they notice you.

[craigbezzle]

Man... I think I'm going to have to try get that last stunt trophy in my next play through. That "Up Close and Personal" stunt is much harder to pull off then it should be. It rare to fight more then 4 guys at once. And even when you do they spread out as soon as they notice you.

Seriously? I fight more than 4 guys at once ALL THE TIME. Like, all the time all the time. Up Close and Personal was oddly enough one of the first stunts I got. The hardest one for me so far is Right Back at Ya, as my shockwave ends up killing them before the grenade/rocket reaches back to them. I've gotten 15 of them so far.

[bigdaddybruce44]

For the "Up Close and Personal" stunt, do it on those crawly-things (sorry, I haven't really been paying attention to the story). They are usually in a big packs and are super-easy to kill.

I have 18 of the stunts. The "Right Back at Ya" one is a pain in the ass. I read somewhere, though, that there are enemies later in the game that have grenade launchers, so that should make it a bit easier.

[craigbezzle]

I've seen the grenade launcher enemies, and also the rocket launcher enemies. Tons of 'em. Still, no luck. I'll get it though, eventually. This is probably the first PS3 game that I've played where I think I can get all the trophies fairly easily.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Does anyone have the "Suspended Sentence" stunt? Been trying for a few minutes with no success.

Oh, and I also think this will be the first PS3 game I get 100%. It's just these last few stunts that will be a pain, and I really don't wanna have to go back and do them all again on my next playthrough, because a few of them I simply got by pure luck.

[Chibi_Kaji]

craigbezzle: You gut that early then. The Guys in the 3rd District are much tougher and scatter when you fight them.


Does anyone have the "Suspended Sentence" stunt? Been trying for a few minutes with no success.
I got that one accidentally after getting that thunderstorm power. I must have sent some one flying with a explosion and then killed them. But if you are playing the good guy you can easily just find a guy hanging the rooftop and hit him with your shockwave(One of the upgrades makes them float) and then use the thunderstorm. I used that tactic to get a few of the other air stunts.

[whoknows]

Gah, I don't know what to do...

Spoilers of course...this is later in the game...

Do I Save Trish or the 6 Doctors?

[$hady]

Got my Gamefly copy in the mail and played about 3 hours so far and it's pretty damn fun. :D

Good job Sucker Punch!

[Chibi_Kaji]

Gah, I don't know what to do...

Spoilers of course...this is later in the game...

Do I Save Trish or the 6 Doctors?
That is actually my favorite Moral choice in the game.I went with saving the Doctors since I being a good guy.

Edit: Hope no one caught that. I put an S at the end of spoiler...

[whoknows]

That is actually my favorite Moral choice in the game.I went with saving the Doctors since I being a good guy.

Edit: Hope no one caught that. I put an S at the end of spoiler...

I went with the opposite...even though I was being a good guy. I just couldn't go with what you did :lol:

The result storywise is the same either way, right?

[Chibi_Kaji]

I went with the opposite...even though I was being a good guy. I just couldn't go with what you did :lol:

The result storywise is the same either way, right?
I'm not sure how geeky this is but at the moment I had to choose I heard that StarTrek quote in my head.
"the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few." or something like that
And I don't know if it changes the story at all.

[whoknows]

:lol:


And I just beat it.

Damn is all I have to say. What a badass game.

[Scorch]

Sucker Punch did a great job on this game. One topic that really hasn't been discussed is the complete lack of load times. The game loads right up. Any significant loading is done while the graphic novel plays in the background. Once the game loads up from the system menu, it doesn't load again. Fantastic work.

I was really happy to see that it was sold out tonight at Wal-Mart. Always great to see a new IP do well.

[bmachine]

Rep: Hero
Completion: 50%
Powers/Upgrades: 40
Districts: 56 of 84
Dead Drops: 23 of 32
Shards: 213 of 350
Stunts: 13 of 21
Trophies: 26%

[woodcan]

Damn, those challenges can be a pain in the ass. Also, I guess you don't have to do them in order since I have performed some other random challenge and had my current challenge I didn't complete change to something else. The one I'm stuck on right now is the one where I have to Shockwave 3 guys off a building simultaneously. I haven't been able to get the bastards to stay together for me to blast them with one shockwave (I have the 2nd level shockwave right now).

Also, does anyone know if you can eventually go back to a previous island? I just unlocked the 2nd island tonight but I thought I would be able to jump from island to island so I didn't finish taking over all of the districts in Neon :cry:. At least I have a save to go back there if I need to.

Here's some really annoying flaws. I tried to say some nice things too, because while I do think this game is frustrating, it is ultimately fun and something every PS3 owner should play. By no means is it GOTY contender, or a system seller though.

-Enemies who can snipe me with an AK from a mile away. I have the longest range attacks unlocked, and they can hit me from outside my range? With a constant barrage of bullets? WTF?
-I have Cole powered up with the best defense in the game, and sometimes I'll take a barrage of bullets, and be fine, and sometimes it'll take no time at all for me to die. The health system is flawed and inconsistent, IMO, as is the damage indicator.
-WAY TOO STICKY PLATFORMING CONTROLS! Trying to get every blast shard can be a chore sometimes because they're just in an awkward spot, and the super clingy pipes and such don't allow you to do what you want to do--only what the game THINKS you want to do.
-Somewhat repetitive side missions and a couple repetitive story missions; the sewer scenes were cool the first couple times, but goddamn how many do I have to do?!
-No autosaving
-Somewhat buggy, I've been stuck in the floor a few times, and also been able to go through fences sometimes. I've seen AI get stuck as well. I guess it's to be expected of a game this big, but it's still something worth noting.

Just some of the things holding this game from sheer excellence. If I had to put a number on it, RIGHT NOW...I'd give it around an 8. Granted, I'll admit I still have a lot of game to go, and this game could get a lot better...but it could also get a lot worse.

I do have to commend this game for having boss fights, as they are a welcome change to most open-world games, and are a blast in this. I do want to say I loved the Sly Cooper series and was looking forward to this game immensely. Like I said, this game is a blast to play and worthy of your money for sheer content alone (two 25 hours campaigns, sign me up). But it's definitely got its fair share of frustrating flaws.

Just a few comments on yours

1. There is an auto-save feature. Just go look at the load screen and you'll see that either the latest or 2nd is the "(autosave)" since you may have saved more recently than the auto.
2. I haven't gotten sniped/hit by any enemies that I could not shoot back
3. The damage seems pretty consistent to me. If a bunch of guys are shooting me at the same time I lose health quicker or if I get hit by a blast.
4. I think the sticky platforming is what makes this game work and not just be frustrating as hell.
5. Yeah, I've seen a few people hanging out of stairs and stuff. Been meaning to take some pictures because a few were pretty damn funny looking.

[Lot.us]

does anyone have that strategy guide that was included with purchases from best buy or bought them separately..? if so were they of have use or mostly basic information that is already on the internet? Thanks

[MSUHitman]

Great game so far....except for the super frustrating "Spy Game" missions. Is there any particular trick to this? I let the guy get ahead of me and it gives me a 10 second countdown timer. I get slightly within range and he sees me.

the combat and exploration are a blast.

I always follow him on the rails until he turns into the alley. Then just stand right at the edge of losing him and just nudge forward until he makes the drop.

[pete5883]

Just started - on the map there are yellow !'s with a blue background or a red background. I thought these were good or evil, but they didn't affect my karma at all, and only once did it say "Good side mission completed." What's the story with these?

[ChibiJosh]

Just started - on the map there are yellow !'s with a blue background or a red background. I thought these were good or evil, but they didn't affect my karma at all, and only once did it say "Good side mission completed." What's the story with these?

They are good or evil. There are 5 blue/red side missions per island. You unlock a level for a power for every 5 you do of the same karma.

[bmachine]

Also, does anyone know if you can eventually go back to a previous island? I just unlocked the 2nd island tonight but I thought I would be able to jump from island to island so I didn't finish taking over all of the districts in Neon

Start doing some of the side missions on The Warren and you'll eventually get one where you lower the drawbridgeso you can go back to the Neon.

[ChibiJosh]

I have 3 more stunts and I'm not sure I'm every going to be able to complete them. Air Sticky Bomb and Crash and Splash are a bit too difficult. Have a Nice Fall is just too hard to find a place to do it at, you don't see 3 enemies on a roof together very often.

[sotc1988]

How do you look at your stunts? I have 16 done, I just don't know which ones.

[woodcan]

Start doing some of the side missions on The Warren and you'll eventually get one where you lower the drawbridgeso you can go back to the Neon.

Thanks! Yeah, I played some earlier and did that mission. I'm glad they decided to give you that opportunity to go back.

I have 3 more stunts and I'm not sure I'm every going to be able to complete them. Air Sticky Bomb and Crash and Splash are a bit too difficult. Have a Nice Fall is just too hard to find a place to do it at, you don't see 3 enemies on a roof together very often.

What is Crash and Splash? EDIT: Nevermind, I got it.
With the Tar on the water tower side missions on Neon you can find 3 guys on a roof but I've yet to be able to get them close enough together to blast them all off with a single shockwave. I left one of those missions unfinished but unfortunately it turns out that one (next to Zeke's) leaves the 3 guys on one roof at different levels (2 on roof, 1 on tower then 2 on opposite roof and 1 behind turret on upper level) so you may not want to leave that one as the last water tower on Neon. I think I did it twice on other water tower side missions but unfortunately blasted them twice (2nd time while they were in air) so I think it didn't count :cry:

[woodcan]

FWIW, I found these when googling "infamous stunts"

http://faqs.ign.com/articles/986/986258p1.html
http://www.gamespot.com/ps3/action/infamous/show_msgs.php?topic_id=m-1-49675906&pid=942025
http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2009/05/26/infamous-the-stunts-list/

Turns out the Splash and Crash is one of the first 10 I knocked out since it was on my pause screen. It was kind of a pain but I just found a tall building with reavers around it and jumped off the roof to do it. The problem I kept having was that I kept hitting square before I let go of L1. Just something to keep in mind.

CHECK OUT THIS THREAD: http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=225787

[BlueScrote]

I only have 9 stunts so far, as I haven't really been actively trying to get them. I really enjoy tracking down the blast shards and drop points though. I'm on The warrens now, and the side missions are only getting a bit repetitive.

[woodcan]

FYI, I just made the following separate thread for stunts discussion.

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=225787

[ChibiJosh]

With the Tar on the water tower side missions on Neon you can find 3 guys on a roof but I've yet to be able to get them close enough together to blast them all off with a single shockwave. I left one of those missions unfinished but unfortunately it turns out that one (next to Zeke's) leaves the 3 guys on one roof at different levels (2 on roof, 1 on tower then 2 on opposite roof and 1 behind turret on upper level) so you may not want to leave that one as the last water tower on Neon. I think I did it twice on other water tower side missions but unfortunately blasted them twice (2nd time while they were in air) so I think it didn't count :cry:

I'm at the last mission. Already did all of Neon's side quests.

There is a storyline mission on the second island where there is a roof with like 4 or 5 guys on it at once, but I could never get them all close enough to hit them with shock wave before getting killed.

How do you look at your stunts? I have 16 done, I just don't know which ones.
You can't. You just have to remember which ones you've done.

[lilboo]

Just by reading stuff.. and reading what people are talking about..is this like.. a PS3 Crackdown??

[sotc1988]

Beat the game, evil ending. Man what a ride. A little disappointed that the first boss didn't show up again after talking in my ear the whole game and I really liked the final moral choice that changed the way my powers looked. Final Boss was hard but I saw the reveal coming a mile away.

[Chibi_Kaji]

I just finished Infamous. I must admit the ending was a bit surprising. I also managed to get Up close and Personal stunt(I found an area where 6 guys would spawn near a pier) and it was the last stunt I needs to get a Trophy. Now I just need to locate the last 13 blast shards. But I noticed a few of them haven't appear when I scanned for them so It seems I'll have to keep an eye out for some that are missed by a scan.

How do you look at your stunts? I have 16 done, I just don't know which ones.
If you pause the game it will list a stunt you haven't done. So you could use that to help get that last few.

[FriskyTanuki]

Just by reading stuff.. and reading what people are talking about..is this like.. a PS3 Crackdown??
Pretty much, but it has an actual story.

[ChibiJosh]

Finished it. I loved the ending. I hope a sequel is made.

I have 4 more shards to find and 2 more stunts to do (I got the air bomb one). I still have to take over the final island too.

[bmachine]

Stole this from Gamespot:

1. Air Strike - Kill an enemy with Lightning Bolt while Cole is air borne.

2. Crush - Kill an enemy by crushing them with an object (Car, bike, dumpster...etc.)

3. Sticky Bomb - Kill an enemy by sticking a shock grenade to them.

4. Highfall - Kill an enemy by making them fall from a high place.

5. Enviro Take Down - Kill an enemy with environmental explosion.

6. Blast & Bolt - Kill an air borne enemy with Lightning Bolt

7. Flying Head Shot - Head shot an air borne enemy

8. Right Back At Ya - Use Shockwave to make enemy kill themselves with a grenade

9. Air Sticky Bomb - Kill an air borne enemy by sticking a grenade to them.

10. Flying Melee - Kill an air borne enemy with melee

11. Insult To Injury - Stick a grenade to an enemy, then kill them before it explodes

12. Wack A Mole - Kill a Conduit with Thunder Drop

13. Suspended Sentence - Kill an air borne enemy with Thunder Storm

14. Unquencheble Thirst - Transfer to 4 different grinds without touching anything else

15. Melee Finisher - Kill Enemy with last hit of 5 hit melee combo

16. Premature Detonation - Kill an enemy by making a Kamikaze enemy explode near them.

17. Crowd Control - Kill 5 Enemies at once (use a grenade???)

18. Splash And Crash - While in the air, Shock an enemy and then hit the same enemy with thunder drop.

19. Have A Nice Fall - Kill 3 enemies at once by making them fall from a high place. (Use Shockwave ???)

20. Ride The Lightning - Kill an enemy with Precision while rail grinding.

21. Up Close And Personal - Kill 3 Enemies back to back with melee.

[erectiontown]

some of those stunts are impossible

[erectiontown]

Finished it. I loved the ending. I hope a sequel is made.

I have 4 more shards to find and 2 more stunts to do (I got the air bomb one). I still have to take over the final island too.
can you continue the game after you beat the story or does it end?

[ChibiJosh]

You can continue.

[Chibi_Kaji]

can you continue the game after you beat the story or does it end?
Yeah you can. And alot of the stunts are easier to pull off then they sound.

[mguiddy]

O.O
Until now I didn't realize ChibiJosh and Chibi_Kaji were different people... :lol:

[Chibi_Kaji]

Only 9 more blast shards to go. Now I'm searching block by block to find them. I'd like to find them all before I start a new game.

[help1]

I just bought infamous, and my copy didn't come with a beta code. Wtf.

I bought it from Gamestop and it didn't come with a code. If any one could hook me up, please email me at elimagic4@gmail.com or pm me.

I know, I know, it doesn't sound probable, but if I have to I will take a picture of the game and the case near a piece of paper with my user name on it. One of the main reasons I bought this game was for the beta, and now my copy didn't even come with a code.

I don't have much to offer in return, unless you want some battelfield: heroes beta keys.

[Malik112099]

I just bought infamous, and my copy didn't come with a beta code. Wtf.

I bought it from Gamestop and it didn't come with a code. If any one could hook me up, please email me at elimagic4@gmail.com or pm me.

I know, I know, it doesn't sound probable, but if I have to I will take a picture of the game and the case near a piece of paper with my user name on it. One of the main reasons I bought this game was for the beta, and now my copy didn't even come with a code.

I don't have much to offer in return, unless you want some battelfield: heroes beta keys.

i got my copy at gamestop too..i gave them the empty case off the shelf and then they put the disc and beta card in it...you should go back and ask for the beta card

[help1]

i got my copy at gamestop too..i gave them the empty case off the shelf and then they put the disc and beta card in it...you should go back and ask for the beta card

Oh? Well, they just closed, so I will give them a ring tomorrow morning. Thanks for the idea!

[ChibiJosh]

O.O
Until now I didn't realize ChibiJosh and Chibi_Kaji were different people... :lol:

You still can't be sure we are.

2 more shards, 2 more stunts. 2 more thousand exp to go for the last power upgrade.

[woodcan]

Only 9 more blast shards to go. Now I'm searching block by block to find them. I'd like to find them all before I start a new game.

I agree because having to find 350 of them a 2nd time could be a real pain. I feel the same about the stunts and dead drops. Although, at least you get XP bonuses for the shards and stunts.

[mguiddy]

You still can't be sure we are.

2 more shards, 2 more stunts. 2 more thousand exp to go for the last power upgrade.
:lol:
Well, I mean, I didn't realize they were two separate accounts. You may be the same person, but now I clearly saw you two are separate accounts.

I have a bad habit of just looking at the avatar/beginning of the username.

[infamyRISE]

Solid game, and I'm having fun, but I have to second the complaint about the goddamn sniper eyed enemys. The range and accuracy on some of these cats is ridiculous.

[Mad D]

Solid game, and I'm having fun, but I have to second the complaint about the goddamn sniper eyed enemys. The range and accuracy on some of these cats is ridiculous.

:lol: Well if your target was a walking glowing pylon of electricity it would make it a lot easier to see right?

Just played the first mission of the demo, I'm really interested in this now.

[bornrunnin31]

I just bought infamous, and my copy didn't come with a beta code. Wtf.

I bought it from Gamestop and it didn't come with a code. If any one could hook me up, please email me at elimagic4@gmail.com or pm me.

I know, I know, it doesn't sound probable, but if I have to I will take a picture of the game and the case near a piece of paper with my user name on it. One of the main reasons I bought this game was for the beta, and now my copy didn't even come with a code.

I don't have much to offer in return, unless you want some battelfield: heroes beta keys.


Same thing happened to me today :bomb:

Completely forgot about the beta until I got online and saw a boxshot with that blurb on it.
Fucking GS employees taking all the free goods.

[infamyRISE]

:lol: Well if your target was a walking glowing pylon of electricity it would make it a lot easier to see right?

Just played the first mission of the demo, I'm really interested in this now.

Well that's the problem. Your character isn't always emitting electricity. I can be minding my own business and still get clipped despite looking like one of many other pedestrians (which happen to be alot closer than I am!)
I should be rewarded for subtlety.

Besides, even if I were a walking Neon sign, that doesn't explain how these hooded menaces are crack shots with an AK from a mile away.

[fizzywix]

Any amazon orders get your Home costume code yet?

[MSUHitman]

Same thing happened to me today :bomb:

Completely forgot about the beta until I got online and saw a boxshot with that blurb on it.
Fucking GS employees taking all the free goods.

They may be on the second printing which would mean no more beta codes. Unless it was a gutted copy, there should be a sticker on the outer packagine and a paper insert in the game case with the code.

I know I bought the last copy my Gamestop had of Infamous on Tuesday night. On Friday they had more new copies, didn't see if they had beta keys or not.

[FrankySox]

I picked mine up yesterday and am really enjoying this so far. I was also lucky enough to get a code for the master beta.

[Ecofreak]

Got my copy from Amazon on Thursday, which is actually pretty great considering that I used Free Shipping. So I got the game even before the scheduled ship date!

Glad to hear that the game is selling at a brisk pace -- PS3 owners must be looking for their first summer blockbuster, and this sounds like it definitely hits that spot. Can't wait to go home tomorrow and start playing.

[Malik112099]

there should be a sticker on the outer packagine and a paper insert in the game case with the code.


I bought my copy the day it came out from GS and it didnt have the sticker on the outer package. I just made sure before I left the store that I had the uncharted beta insert in the case.




Also..I fucking around with my PSP upstairs and went into remote play just for S&G's and it is such a cock tease that you can go to the game and see the little clip of it and stuff but cant play it....I NEED MORE GAMES WITH REMOTE PLAY DAMMIT!

[woodcan]

Any amazon orders get your Home costume code yet?

Nope, but it'll probably be next Tuesday or Wednesday I'm thinking since in the past I usually got my code just about a week later.

[xmaise]

TGEF-R9BN-GC4J


enjoy.

[bigdaddybruce44]

I ended up getting $10 for a code on eBay. I was surprised anyone was willing to pay so much. But hey, made my copy cheaper.

[help1]

TGEF-R9BN-GC4J


enjoy.

What is that a code for? The beta?

[SteveGo]

TGEF-R9BN-GC4J


enjoy.

Used. Thanks!

[kurokubushi]

I just realized a something funny in this game. Your character can't use guns, because his powers set off the powder in the bullets and make it explode, he can't use cars because his powers short circut it, Yet hes able to use a cell phone, witch is more sensitive to electricity than either of those xD.

[Chibi_Kaji]

Only one more shard to go... I have no idea where to look now. I checked out the docks and I think I checked every block. I might take another go around the rails and see if I find one.

I ended up getting $10 for a code on eBay. I was surprised anyone was willing to pay so much. But hey, made my copy cheaper.
I got like $30 for my Fable 2 LE code

[lokizz]

anyone else ntice how the main character kind moves and climbs alot like raziel from the soul reaver games? even some of his abilities are the same. kind of an interesting coincidence. also do those shards randomly regenerate? i swear ive found some in the same places ive already been. very odd but stil a great game once you get past the first few missions.

[Rafael122]

My only complaint about this is how he gets killed so easily. I think...3-4 shots and he's done. Other than that, its great. BTW, the guy who does Cole's face, is he the one who did Snake's?

[aznguyen316]

My only complaint about this is how he gets killed so easily. I think...3-4 shots and he's done. Other than that, its great. BTW, the guy who does Cole's face, is he the one who did Snake's?

face?

[Malik112099]

BTW, the guy who does Cole's face, is he the one who did Snake's?

Are you saying that Cole and Snake like giving head to the same guy?

[craigbezzle]

I think he meant voice, and no, David Hayter did not do Cole's voice.

It was definitely someone trying to sound like David Hayter as Snake, though, for sure.

[FriskyTanuki]

anyone else ntice how the main character kind moves and climbs alot like raziel from the soul reaver games? even some of his abilities are the same. kind of an interesting coincidence. also do those shards randomly regenerate? i swear ive found some in the same places ive already been. very odd but stil a great game once you get past the first few missions.
I would imagine that it's a modified Sly Cooper engine with the way Cole clings to everything and the way he jumps.

[Rafael122]

Are you saying that Cole and Snake like giving head to the same guy?

LOL, sorry about that. I was distracted. I meant voice. I'm not sure if its the same guy but they sound very similar.

[Malik112099]

Why is it that my electric drops of pain hurt me? They are made out of electricity and yet when they discharge/go off it hurts me..wtf? i can be used as a link for a pain power hub for a city but my fucking electricity grenades hurt the shit out of me? I am definitely developing a love hate relationship with this game....

[lokizz]

I would imagine that it's a modified Sly Cooper engine with the way Cole clings to everything and the way he jumps.


yeah now that you mention it that weird he does do that weird hunched over jump sly does. and sly climbs poles that way too. all great games thought but i cant wait to see what they come up with in the next installment. wouldnt mind seeing a new jak game too.

[ChibiJosh]

Why is it that my electric drops of pain hurt me? They are made out of electricity and yet when they discharge/go off it hurts me..wtf? i can be used as a link for a pain power hub for a city but my fucking electricity grenades hurt the shit out of me? I am definitely developing a love hate relationship with this game....

Maybe it's the explosion, not the electricity, that hurts?

[lokizz]

also why the fuck cant you jump fences?

[johnnyrocker360]

i just beat the game as a hero and after i attempt to find all the shards and do some more stunts i think i'm going to become infamous! this game kicks ass.

[Ecofreak]

also why the fuck cant you jump fences?

The answer is really quite elementary if you stop to think about it... (http://penny-arcade.com/comic/2009/5/27/)

http://penny-arcade.com/images/2009/20090527.jpg

[lokizz]

The answer is really quite elementary if you stop to think about it... (http://penny-arcade.com/comic/2009/5/27/)

http://penny-arcade.com/images/2009/20090527.jpg


lmao thats funny shit i guess that explains it all lol.

[crunchb3rry]

How do you know which stunts you completed? Does the game let you know? I swear I killed 50+ enemies with "melee finisher" and the game doesn't say if I earned it or not. The stupid pause screen counter has been stuck on "flying melee" since I started the game, so I can't use the melee finisher counter in there. WTF?

[ChibiJosh]

How do you know which stunts you completed? Does the game let you know? I swear I killed 50+ enemies with "melee finisher" and the game doesn't say if I earned it or not. The stupid pause screen counter has been stuck on "flying melee" since I started the game, so I can't use the melee finisher counter in there. WTF?

It doesn't let you know which ones you completed it just gives you the number you completed. You just have to remember.

[crunchb3rry]

Nevermind, I'm an idiot. Apparently that's not a counter of times the move needs to be done. Just that move's numerical place in a list. So 5/21 doesn't mean you did 5 and need to do it 16 more times, just that it's the 5th move in a list of 21 moves.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Wow, just finished up my good run, and I love the entire experience. Great game.

[ChibiJosh]

Nevermind, I'm an idiot. Apparently that's not a counter of times the move needs to be done. Just that move's numerical place in a list. So 5/21 doesn't mean you did 5 and need to do it 16 more times, just that it's the 5th move in a list of 21 moves.

No, it means you've done 5 stunts out of 21.

[bigdaddybruce44]

Ugh...three shards left. I don't even know if I will bother.

[Chibi_Kaji]

Ugh...three shards left. I don't even know if I will bother.
I still need one more. I'd give up if I wasn't so close... I'll probably check each district one more time.

[DantheApe]

surprisingly my preorder from newegg didn't have the uc beta key

it is a killer game though, haven't really gotten too far into it, still don't have the hover ability yet

[mguiddy]

also why the fuck cant you jump fences?
Don't most of the fences have razor wire on top of them? I would say that's why you can't climb over them.

The answer is really quite elementary if you stop to think about it... (http://penny-arcade.com/comic/2009/5/27/)

http://penny-arcade.com/images/2009/20090527.jpg
They're not questioning why he can't shoot electricity bolts through a metal chain link fence are they? Seems pretty obvious that the chain link fence would "suck up" the electricity first.

But yeah, I've not clue why his phone isn't fried if he can't hold a gun/be in a car.:lol:

[craigbezzle]

No, even the fences without barbed wire are Cole-proof.

The game is a blast, albeit very frustrating and derivative. GotY contender, abso-fucking-lutely NOT.

But it's keeping me entertained, which is important. I'm about 75% done on my Evil playthrough. 10 more territories and a few more shards, and I'll be ready to tackle the last few story missions.

For once, I'm really looking forward to playing as a good guy in a game.

[lokizz]

Don't most of the fences have razor wire on top of them? I would say that's why you can't climb over them.


They're not questioning why he can't shoot electricity bolts through a metal chain link fence are they? Seems pretty obvious that the chain link fence would "suck up" the electricity first.

But yeah, I've not clue why his phone isn't fried if he can't hold a gun/be in a car.:lol:

but you cant even jump off of them. everything else you can pull a jump off of but you jump at a fence and you just drop. i know its not a major thing but its noticable. also has anyone heard anything concering those blades they gave away with gamestop versions of the game? i hope they wont make people pay for them because i dont think theyre worth it. or maybe it will come out as part of a bigger dlc.

[$hady]

LOL about the phone never getting fried, I never thought about that...

I'm playing as a good guy as well just made it past the demo mission on the rail car. Got a late start from Gamefly and i've been doing to much exploring looking for shards and building up exp and stuffs. It's very repetitive but fun in a really good Spiderman game kind of way.

I plan on sinking alot of time into this today and moving the story along as i'm looking forward to playing the Uncharted beta soon. :)

[Malik112099]

I dont think it is a phone. In the cut scenes it looks like a walkie talkie to me

you can see inthis picture that it has an antenna like a walkie talkie: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3597/3378789783_903a754c0c_b.jpg

doesnt change the fact that it would still get fried......

[JEKKI]

this game is awesome!

I like pressing the X button like a madman to climb up buildings!

[VipFREAK]

I don't get this game. I've seen video of it but it seems kinda boring some how.

[Ecofreak]

I don't get this game. I've seen video of it but it seems kinda boring some how.

The demos been out for at least a week, so give it a shot (~1 gig big).

Also, here's the review from Gametrailers.com -- clocking in at a solid 9.0. Its review is pretty par-the-course for other media outlet reviews.

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/review-infamous/49518

[VipFREAK]

Oh ok. Need to get my PS3 back then. Sis's fiance borrowing it. xD

Edit: Saw the video link you posted. Wow, detailed. Still I probably wouldn't play this much since it's still like GTA to me. That's an insult to this game I know, but these "exploring" kind of games just isn't my interest.

[craigbezzle]

I don't think this game deserves a 9, in all honesty. It's around 8.7 on Gamerankings, and I'd say 8.5 is generous.

[lokizz]

I dont think it is a phone. In the cut scenes it looks like a walkie talkie to me

you can see inthis picture that it has an antenna like a walkie talkie: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3597/3378789783_903a754c0c_b.jpg

doesnt change the fact that it would still get fried......


could be one of those walkie talkie phones. i forget who sells them but i know ive seen them before just like that one.

[lokizz]

I don't get this game. I've seen video of it but it seems kinda boring some how.

the first few levels to me were dull but once you start getting diff powers the game does start to get more interesting. if you dont like dying alot then you may not like this game because you die ALOT.

[Malik112099]

could be one of those walkie talkie phones. i forget who sells them but i know ive seen them before just like that one.

Sprint/Nextel Direct connect....Moya keeps calling it a phone..so it must be like a direct connect phone...


the first few levels to me were dull but once you start getting diff powers the game does start to get more interesting. if you dont like dying alot then you may not like this game because you die ALOT.


The first thing I upgraded was my damage resistance and after that it has been pretty easy to stay alive...

[mguiddy]

The first thing I upgraded was my damage resistance and after that it has been pretty easy to stay alive...
Yeah, I got "assigned" hard difficulty after the initial missions and the first powers I upgraded were "Damage Resistance" and so far I've only died maybe four times due to enemies (nearly done with the second island now). Died a shit ton from falling into water while trying to rush jumping puzzles and getting shards though. :lol:

[Squall835]

Someone please tell me you get the chance to kill that annoying prick that pops up on the televisions every now and then. I hate that guy.

[craigbezzle]

Not so, Squall.

[DarkNessBear]

Finished it! Weee! Great game. Enjoyed it much better than Crackdown - due to there being a story. Very surprsing.

But, about the ending.
Why is Cole still mad at Kessler after the game? He found out it was himself... Also, do you turn super powerful if you choose to use the Sphere?

[VipFREAK]

if you dont like dying alot then you may not like this game because you die ALOT.

I guess I'll just start ragging on Too Human. Can't be any worse than Too Human can it? lool

[sinned47]

rather than complain about dying, why not turn down the difficulty. cole doesnt absorb much damage on hard especially when you take on a lot of reapers.

[VipFREAK]

Oh no... not complaining about that. :cough:cutscene you can't bypass, watch myself die, and then spend 4 hrs walking back to where I died:cough: xD

[bigdaddybruce44]

But, about the ending.
Why is Cole still mad at Kessler after the game? He found out it was himself...

Hmmmm...

...so? Imagine yourself in this situation. Your city has plunged into chaos. You've been branded a terrorist. You now have god-like powers that others will try to manipulate you over. Your best friend betrayed you. Your girlfriend is dead.

All of that happened because of Kessler. Just because he says, "Well, I'm you from an alternative future, and I came here to prepare you for 'The Beast,'" that's not gonna change all of the shit he put you through.

[DarkNessBear]

Hmmmm...

...so? Imagine yourself in this situation. Your city has plunged into chaos. You've been branded a terrorist. You now have god-like powers that others will try to manipulate you over. Your best friend betrayed you. Your girlfriend is dead.

All of that happened because of Kessler. Just because he says, "Well, I'm you from an alternative future, and I came here to prepare you for 'The Beast,'" that's not gonna change all of the shit he put you through.

Yea, but it is still him. And he did what he wanted to accomplish. Did it fail? Is it inevitable the Apocalypse is going to happen?

[lokizz]

rather than complain about dying, why not turn down the difficulty. cole doesnt absorb much damage on hard especially when you take on a lot of reapers.

whats the point in playing a game on easy ? you might as well use cheat codes then. i just stated a fact you do die alot in this game but once i beat the good game on medium i plan on playing the evil game on hard. it just sucks that the dodge move they give you to use doesnt really help all that much. still a great game though. realisticaly i guess i could beat it even easier if i used those blades but i dunno i just dont want to use them. might make the game too easy.

[DarkNessBear]

Nah, the blades aren't that good. They are only worth it for the occasional baddie that has left the pack, but it's generally better to take them out from afar since they like to kite.

I found the games difficulty to be perfect - sometimes it would get frustrating but I'd quickly figure it out and complete it (which is very satisfying). The only "easy" parts I feel are some of the boss fights, because you can generally heal yourself before dieing.

Great game - SuckerPunch did an amazing job.

[Matt Young]

This is the one game I want aPS3 for, more than any other. Thank goodness I got a TV today that the PS3 will work with.

[darknight88]

Some advice for those who die alot, be sure to upgrade the damage decrease skill thing, all 3 levels, first thing you play.

[Malik112099]

WTF does Karmic Overload do?

EDIT: Nevermind....unlimited electricity..it doesnt last long though...lame..

[Malik112099]

Well my PS3 just froze for the first time. Chick told me there is a hurt guy and I walk up to him and it froze up...restarted just fine though

[FrankySox]

This game seems a little repetitive to me. I'm only about 7% done here, but Crackdown just seemed a lot more fun to me. It was a lot more fun to explore in that game. That said I'm going to finish this game and hopefully after I upgrade all my powers I'll enjoy it a little more. After the last few days I'm semi disappointed but I'll save my final judgment until I finish the game. Was anyone else disappointed at all with the final product?

[Danimal]

Some advice for those who die alot, be sure to upgrade the damage decrease skill thing, all 3 levels, first thing you play.
Yeah, I heard this same advice on a podcast I was listening to last week (I think it was Listen UP, but I'm not sure) I'm still only in the very early parts of the game, but that was my first upgrade, and it will be my next two as well.

[Malik112099]

This game seems a little repetitive to me.


Kinda reminds me of assassin's creed..in each island/kingdom you have the same missions as the others...in this case....escort, spy devices on buildings, recover something, sewer level, etc....

[ChernobylCow]

For fuck's sake. Are there extra costume unlockables?

Bring on the pantaloons.

[Chibi_Kaji]

I'm going to take a break from Infamous and looking for that last shard. I'll probably try out Cross Edge for a bit and start an evil playtrough of Infamous on hard.

[ChibiJosh]

I've yet to find the last two shards. I actually had a dream last night where they kept showing up on my radar even though they weren't there.

[John Hyperion]

I love this game. This is the best superhero and best open world game I've played this gen. It's insulting to even mention it with Assassin's Creed or GTA IV.

About the dying, it's completely your fault 98% of the time. I die a lot, but never in a way that was unavoidable and, I can't believe no one mentions this, this is an open world game where you don't have to start a mission from the very beginning every time you die or fail an objective. This is fairly major. They even let you restart some of the longer foot race missions in the middle if you run out of time.

So while you'll die, it's never frustrating or unfair and you don't have to replay big chunks or back track, at least if you die in a mission.

[js1]

I can't believe no one mentions this, this is an open world game where you don't have to start a mission from the very beginning every time you die or fail an objective. This is fairly major. They even let you restart some of the longer foot race missions in the middle if you run out of time.

So while you'll die, it's never frustrating or unfair and you don't have to replay big chunks or back track, at least if you die in a mission.

That is great to know! That is one of the more frustrating things I find about games like GTA, is when I die or run out of time and have to re-do the mission over from the start.

[Malik112099]

I love this game. This is the best superhero and best open world game I've played this gen. It's insulting to even mention it with Assassin's Creed or GTA IV.


You are kidding right? I remember playing AC thinking "holy shit this is awesome" ..... inFamous is just a good game. AC (for me) was a turning point for sandbox games in dealing with climbing buildings (getting around in general) and more realistic integration of npc's into your actions...

They both suffer badly from repetition though...

The one thing about inFamous that REALLY pisses me off is how a bad guy can spot me from a fucking mile away on top of a 10 stary building. In AC it was awesome to sneak up on someone through a crowd or just go unnoticed.