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Ratchet And Clank (characters)
Ratchet and Clank are the titular protagonists of the ''Ratchet & Clank'' video game series developed by Insomniac Games, starting with the 2002 ''Ratchet & Clank (2002 video game), Ratchet & Clank''. Ratchet is an anthropomorphic Extraterrestrial life, alien creature known as a Ratchet & Clank#Lombaxes, Lombax, while Clank is an escaped robot (real name: XJ-0461 or Defect B5429671) who soon teams up with him. Ratchet was intended to be a mascot character for Sony to use to compete against Nintendo's Mario, Sega's Sonic the Hedgehog (character), Sonic the Hedgehog and Xbox Game Studios, Microsoft's Blinx: The Time Sweeper, Blinx, replacing Crash Bandicoot (character), Crash Bandicoot in the sixth generation of video game consoles (GameCube, Dreamcast, Xbox and PlayStation 2). Concept and creation Both Ratchet and Clank were conceived for inclusion in the original ''Ratchet & Clank (2002 video game), Ratchet & Clank''. Ratchet was originally envisioned by Insomniac Games Vi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ratchet & Clank
''Ratchet & Clank'' is a series of Action-adventure game, action-adventure Platform game, platform and third-person shooter video games created and developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. High Impact Games developed two installments for the PlayStation Portable while other studios were involved in remasters and ports. The series was exclusive to PlayStation consoles until ''Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Rift Apart'' received a Microsoft Windows, Windows port in 2023. An Ratchet & Clank (film), animated feature film adaptation was released in 2016 alongside a Ratchet & Clank (2016 video game), reimagining of the original game; the main series effectively went on a 8-year hiatus and skipped the PlayStation 4 generation until the release of ''Rift Apart'' on the PlayStation 5. The games take place in a science fiction setting and follow the adventures of Ratchet and Clank (characters), Ratchet and Clanka Felidae, feline humanoid mechanic of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sixth Generation Of Video Game Consoles
In the history of video games, the sixth generation era (in rare occasions called the 128-bit era; see "bits and system power" below) is the era of computer and video games, video game consoles, and handheld gaming devices available at the turn of the 21st century, starting on November 27, 1998. '' Platforms'' in the sixth generation include consoles from four companies: the Sega Dreamcast (DC), Sony PlayStation 2 (PS2), Nintendo GameCube (GC), and Microsoft Xbox. This era began on November 27, 1998, with the Japanese release of the Dreamcast, which was joined by the PlayStation 2 on March 4, 2000, the GameCube on September 14, 2001 and the Xbox on November 15, 2001, respectively. The Dreamcast was among the first to be discontinued in 2001, followed by GameCube in 2007, Xbox in 2009, and PlayStation 2 in 2013. Meanwhile, the seventh generation of consoles started on November 22, 2005, with the launch of the Xbox 360. The major innovation of this generation was of full utilizat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hot Shots Golf Fore!
released as ''Hot Shots Golf Fore!'' in North America, ''Everybody's Golf'' in Europe and ''Everybody's Golf 2004'' in Australia, is a golf video game developed by Clap Hanz and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 2. It is the successor to ''Everybody's Golf 3 / Hot Shots Golf 3'' (2001) and was succeeded by ''Everybody's Golf 5 / Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds'' (2007). Gameplay This game delivers more realistic physics, sharper graphics, more golfers, caddies and courses than before. Miniature golf games and online play for players with the Network Adaptor are also driving features. The developers increased the overall number of characters from 15 to 24, added more caddies (10 in all) and boosted the number of courses from six to 15. Of these 15 courses, 10 are new, while five are returning favorites from the previous game. The game also features a Tournament mode where up to 32 players can compete against each other. Cameo roles as playable characte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A Crack In Time
''Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time'' (known as ''Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time'' in most PAL countries) is a 2009 third-person shooter platform video game developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 3. It is the seventh main installment in the ''Ratchet & Clank'' series and the third in its ''Future'' saga. Upon release, the game received critical acclaim, with praise particularly aimed at the story, visuals, and gameplay. The fourth and final installment of the ''Future'' saga, '' Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus'', was released in November 2013. Gameplay ''A Crack in Time'' game features both returning and new gameplay mechanics to the ''Ratchet & Clank'' series. One such mechanic involves the Chronosceptor: A staff that repairs broken objects. This device can be used like Ratchet's wrench, to fight off enemies. By using special "time pads", Clank can record up to a minute of his actions and then a holographic Clan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tools Of Destruction
''Tools of Destruction'' is Finnish power metal band Thunderstone's third album. Track listing #"Tool of the Devil" (Laurenne) – 4:02 #"Without Wings" (Laurenne, Tornack) – 4:43 #"Liquid of the Kings" (Laurenne, Tornack) – 5:59 #"I Will Come Again" (Laurenne) – 4:28 #"Welcome to the Real" (Hjelm) – 6:34 #"Last Song" (Laurenne, Tornack) – 4:19 #"Another Time" (Laurenne) – 3:39 #"Feed the Fire" (Hjelm) – 4:42 #"Weight of the World" (Laurenne, Tornack) – 5:52 #"Land of Innocence" (Laurenne, Tornack, Rantanen, Rantanen) – 8:08 #"Rainbow in the Dark" ( Dio cover) (Japanese bonus track) - 4:47 #"Spire (Acoustic radio live version) - 4:40 #"Spread My Wings (First demo version) - 5:33 Chart Finnish Personnel *Pasi Rantanen Pasi Rantanen (born 30 October 1969, in Helsinki, Finland) is a Finnish singer best known for his power metal band Thunderstone, of which he was a member from the band's creation in 2000 until 2007. He rejoined Thunderstone in 2013 as a fu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Ratchet & Clank Characters
''Ratchet & Clank'' is a series of action-adventure platform and third-person shooter video games created and developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. High Impact Games developed two installments for the PlayStation Portable while other studios were involved in remasters and ports. The series was exclusive to PlayStation consoles until '' Rift Apart'' received a Windows port in 2023. An animated feature film adaptation was released in 2016 alongside a reimagining of the original game; the main series effectively went on a 8-year hiatus and skipped the PlayStation 4 generation until the release of ''Rift Apart'' on the PlayStation 5. The games take place in a science fiction setting and follow the adventures of Ratchet and Clanka feline humanoid mechanic of the Lombax race, and a diminutive, sentient Zoni "defective" robotas they travel through the universe, saving it from evil forces that consistently threaten it. The series is noted fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Up Your Arsenal
''Ratchet & Clank: Up Your Arsenal'' (known as ''Ratchet & Clank 3'' in Europe and Africa and ''Ratchet & Clank 3: Up Your Arsenal'' in Australia) is a 2004 third-person shooter platform video game developed by Insomniac Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation 2. It is the third installment in the ''Ratchet & Clank'' series. The gameplay is similar to previous games in the series and introduce features such as a new control system and more levels in the upgrade system for weapons. It follows Ratchet and Clank's adventure through a fictional universe to defeat a robotic villain, Dr. Nefarious, who intends to destroy all organic life. Characters such as Dr. Nefarious and Sasha, a cazar starship captain who helps Ratchet throughout the game, are introduced, and a number of characters return from the original ''Ratchet & Clank''. ''Up Your Arsenal'' is the first in the series to offer online multiplayer as well as single-player. The service was t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GameSpy
GameSpy was an American provider of online multiplayer and matchmaking middleware for video games founded in 1999 by Mark Surfas. After the release of a multiplayer server browser for Quake, QSpy, Surfas licensed the software under the GameSpy brand to other video game publishers through a newly established company, GameSpy Industries, which also incorporated his Planet Network of video game news and information websites, and GameSpy.com. GameSpy merged with IGN in 2004; by 2014, its services had been used by over 800 video game publishers and developers since its launch. In August 2012, the GameSpy Industries division (which remained responsible for the GameSpy service) was acquired by mobile video game developer Glu Mobile. IGN (then owned by News Corporation) retained ownership of the GameSpy.com website. In February 2013, IGN's new owner, Ziff Davis, shut down IGN's "secondary" sites, including GameSpy's network. This was followed by the announcement in April 2014 that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Going Commando
Underwear, underclothing, or undergarments are items of clothing worn beneath outer clothes, usually in direct contact with the skin, although they may comprise more than a single layer. They serve to keep outer clothing from being soiled or damaged by Human waste, bodily excretions, to lessen the friction of outerwear against the skin, to shape the body, and to provide concealment or support for parts of it. In cold weather, long underwear is sometimes worn to provide additional warmth. Special types of undergarments have religious significance. Some items of clothing are designed as undergarments, while others, such as T-shirts and certain types of shorts, are appropriate both as underwear and outerwear. If made of suitable material or textile, some underwear can serve as nightwear or swimwear, and some undergarments are intended for sexual attraction or visual appeal. Undergarments are generally of two types, those that are worn to cover the torso and those that are worn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
