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Filed under: e-Distribution Games, Trophies

Trophy and PAIN addicts are going to have to wait a little bit longer. The Amusement Park expansion, originally due tomorrow, has been delayed to some time later this month. The reason behind the delay? Well, one part comes from the developers changing Trophy requirements. When the original Trophy list was unveiled, many complained that they were too challenging, and could only be accomplished by those that played the game constantly. “They began to resemble the tedious level grinds in MMOs and not the spoils for being good,” the PAIN blog admits. “So we thought rather than making people play PAIN for the trophies, it might be a better idea to let people play PAIN because it’s REALLY FUN and let the earned trophies come from that experience.”

The revised Trophy list is available, after the cut.

[Thanks, James C.!]

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Filed under: Videos and Screenshots

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While Ferrari Challenge may not be getting the attention of say, Gran Turismo, it will offer a ton of PS3-exclusive features once a v2 patch releases in September. The patch will not only add Trophies, but it will also add custom soundtrack support, a Photo Mode to save images to the hard drive, and heck — an improvement to the game’s framerate to boot.

The game is available in stores now. Check out the release trailer above.

[Thanks, Stoo!]

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Filed under: Rants

Kylie Prymus is the first columnist for PS Fanboy. A Ph.D candidate in philosophy, Kylie specializes in the sociology of technology. Through this new weekly column, Kylie will explore the impact of PlayStation on thought and culture.

My PSN profile tells me that I am a Trophy n00b. An abysmal 1st level collector. I’ve acquired most of the trophies that you average primate could gather with ease, and I’m not sure I’ll be able to get many more. I have a paltry 8 trophies, all of them from PixelJunk Eden. That puts me at a 33% completion rate, firmly in the middle of category: l-o-s-e-r. Still, I didn’t download Eden for the Trophies any more than I downloaded it hoping it would teach me to finally get my snozzberry* plants to grow. I downloaded it because it was a much lauded and quirky, not to mention exclusive, PSN title and I happen to have a soft spot for such qualities (particularly the exclusivity). Being able to collect Trophies through the game is just a bonus, a diversionary side quest that makes the whole package slightly more appealing.

As I venture for the first time into this whole trophy business I’ve had to ask myself why I should even bother. What is the appeal of achievements Trophies? Do they add to or take away from a game? What is it about the Trophy system that made it such a sought after addition to the PSN? Milestones? Bragging rights?

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Filed under: e-Distribution Games

Although WipEout HD is a PSN download-exclusive game, it looks like it may be priced like a standard retail game. A snapshot of the game’s Trophy screen shows a Platinum Trophy for the game — one that’s reserved for full retail games. Shorter, cheaper games on PSN, such as PixelJunk Eden, Super Stardust HD and PAIN, do not feature a Platinum Medal. However, full-priced retail games, such as Uncharted, do grant Platinum Trophies.

With this evidence, we can postulate that WipEout HD will be available for download for at least $30 (the cost of Warhawk, downloaded from the PLAYSTATION Store). SCEA still hasn’t announced an official release date or price for the game, but rest assured that the news is forthcoming.

[Via NeoGAF]

Don’t blink! Check out our WipEout HD page to catch up on all the game’s news and previews.

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Filed under: Trophies

We’ve been quietly updating our Trophy Portal almost every day. There are so many games that are getting Trophy support, and we thought you’d be quite annoyed if we told you about every single one of them on the front page. With the help of PS3Trophies.org again, we can confirm that a significant number of third party developers are adding Trophies to their games. Here’s a list of just a few

• The Wheelman
• The Godfather II
• Mirror’s Edge
• Alpha Protocol
• Bayonetta
• Sonic Unleashed
• Alone in the Dark (Update: Alone in the Dark does not contain Trophies.)

Remember to check our constantly-updated Trophy Portal to see what new additions there are. Also, note that our Trophy Guides for PixelJunk Eden and Uncharted are just a few days away.

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Filed under: Videos and Screenshots

It’s been known for some time now that LittleBigPlanet will be having Trophies, but we haven’t actually seen them yet … well, until now that is. The video above witnesses the reluctant unlocking of four Bronze Trophies and a Silver one during a gameplay demonstration at Leipzig. For all the unduly converted Trophy junkies out there, these Trophies are titled: Forager, Sticky Fingers, Treasure Hunter, 2x Multiplayer, and Booty Master (this is the silver one).

Personally, Booty Master takes the trophy naming prize for us. Is there a Trophy we can give to a Trophy? Anyway, knowing that the game is due out by the end of October, this little bit of info comes as a pleasant early taste of a fresh new accolade hunt that’s soon to come.

[Thanks, Farmer_Steve!]

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Filed under: PlayStation Network, Game Patches

Just like Europe, SingStar will be getting an expansion disc here in the States. The disc offers the same SingStar experience as the original, but offers a different track list featuring 30 new songs. For newcomers to the series, this is a different way of getting the full PS3 SingStar experience. However, series regulars will have to swap discs if they want to have all the songs from Volume 1 and Volume 2: there’s no way of ripping content from one disc to another, a la Rock Band.

SingStar is meant to be a constantly evolving platform, and we’re assuming any new features added to America’s Volume 2 disc will be applied via patch across all other SingStar games. For example, the US version of SingStar received a patch that contained all the new features added to the European Volume 2 game. One of the most exciting features for the upcoming expansion is the addition of Trophies — exactly how that will work in conjunction with the SingStore is anyone’s guess.

For this week’s SingStore update, and the full track listing for Volume 2, visit IGN.

[Thanks, Kspraydad!]

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Filed under: Trophies

We’ve been quietly updating our Trophy Portal almost every day. There are so many games that are getting Trophy support, and we thought you’d be quite annoyed if we told you about every single one of them on the front page. With the help of PS3Trophies.org, we can confirm that a significant number of third party developers are adding Trophies to their games. Here’s a list of just a few:

• Aliens: Colonial Marines
• Borderlands
• Call of Duty: World at War
  
• EndWar
  
• FarCry 2
• HAWX
• Penny Arcade Adventures
• Project Origin
• Quantum of Solace
  
• Saints Row 2
  

Remember to check our constantly-updated Trophy Portal to see what new additions there are. Also, note that our Trophy Guides for PixelJunk Eden and Uncharted are just a few days away.

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Filed under: Trophies

We got our hands on an early copy of NBA 09: The Inside and decided to show you what the Trophies for this upcoming PlayStation exclusive are. Enjoy!

Bronze Trophies

• Franchise - Win the NBA FInals: Win the NBA title - any year, any skill setting
• Quick Play - Defeat 5 NBA Teams - Hall of Fame: Defeat 5 NBA Teams - Hall of Fame skill setting, 5 min + qtrs & no spotting points
• Mini Games - Rabbit: Win a game - Minimum All-Star skill setting & opponent overall rating 85+
• Mini Games - Blacktop Golf: Score 70 or less points - Minimum All-Star skill setting
• Mini Games - 1-on-1: Win by 5 points - Minimum All-Star skill setting & opponent overall rating 85+
• Mini Games - 2-on-2: Win by 5 points - Minimum All-Star skill setting & opponent overall rating 85+
• Mini Games - 3-on-3: Win by 5 points - Minimum All-Star skill setting & opponent overall rating 85+
• Mini Games - Own The Court: Win by 8 points - Minimum All-Star skill setting & opponent overall rating 85+
• Mini Games - 3-Point Shootout: Win by 5 points - Minimum All-Star skill setting & opponent overall rating 85+
• Mini Games - PlayStation Skills Challenge: Win by 3 seconds - Minimum All-Star skill setting & opponent overall rating 85+
• NBA Replay: The Season - Complete First Half of Mode: Complete 15 Spotlights - Meet the Challenge - Minimum All-Star skill setting
• Player Progression - Advance 5 to 70+: Advance 5 Progression Players to an Overall Rating of 70+ for each player
• Online 5 Game Winner - Win 5 online games

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Filed under: e-Distribution Games, Game Patches

Over at PlayStation.Blog, the game director of Warhawk, Dylan Jobe, lets us in on the details surrounding the important v1.5 update which will bring trophies. Last week, we already provided you with a list of trophies and a release date of August 27th for Europe — it now appears the date will apply to the US as well. Other updates will include:

• Custom in-game music confirmed once again.
• Training tutorials — 4 offline tutorials for “newbies” to the game, focusing “on the core principals of each of the 3 modes of gameplay: Infantry, Ground Vehicles and Aircraft.” The fourth tutorial, Flight Practice, will have players destroying as many attack drones as possible in 3 minutes. Completing these tutorials will result in a trophy.
• Clan leaders will now have the ability to retract a clan invite.
• 20 new paint schemes and 50 new insignias.
• Participants of the GGL tournament will receive a in-game GGL-Ceremonial Knife. The winners of the tournament will receive a Champion’s Blade.
• Green servers will be designated for rookies only.
• Jobe hints at a jetpack for the next Booster Pack with a promise of more information to come at Leipzig.
• Some exploits and issues were fixed. Read Jobe’s post for more details.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in!]

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