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'Saints Row 2' News
Xbox 360 and PS3 Saints Row 2 Patches
Dec 23 2008, 08:06 by Mattze
A patch is set to be released for both PS3 and Xbox 360 versions of Saints Row 2. The patch aims to fix problems with general gameplay as well as the multiplayer modes. The below list is what will be changed in the Xbox 360 version of the game. Only problems that effect the PS3 version of the game will be included in the patch.
General
- Correcting the co-op mission completion and Achievement issues.
- Implemented protection against disc read errors. May reduce or eliminate crashes experienced by some users.
- Players will no longer be able to change the “Friendly Fire” setting during the Cat & Mouse diversion.
- Players will no longer be able to access the weapon radial menu during the Demolition Derby activity, including all Special Derbies.
- Correcting an issue with scripted attack helicopters not firing missiles during missions.
Multiplayer
- Pipe Bombs will be removed from the default MP weapon loadout when a game begins.
- The default time / score limit for Team Gangsta Brawl will change from “5 min / 25 kills” to “10 min / 50 kills”.
- A 5 second period of invincibility will be applied to respawning players. Once an invulnerable player performs an attack, the effect will be removed. Invulnerability will be displayed by a special health bar indicator.
The patch has been submited to Microsoft and will be released in due course.
Saints Row 2 PC Requirements
Dec 17 2008, 09:35 by Mattze
Seems like there isn't alot of news for Saints Row 2 at the minute, especially with the PC version coming out January 5th 2009. That being said the PC requirements are now available.
Minimum Requirements
- Windows XP / Vista
- 2.0 GHz Dual-Core Processor (Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon X2)
- 1 GB Available System Memory
- 15 GB Available Hard Drive Space
- 128 MB 3D Video Card w/Shader Model 3.0 Support (Nvidia GeForce 7600 / ATI Radeon X1300)
- DirectX Compatible Display Capable of 640×480 16-bit Color Resolution
- DirectX 9.0c Compatible 16-bit Sound Card
- Broadband Connection for Internet Multiplayer
Recommended Requirements
- Windows XP / Vista
- 3.2 GHz Dual-Core Processor (Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon X2)
- 2 GB Available System Memory
- 256 MB 3D Video Card with Shader Model 3.0 Support (Nvidia GeForce 8800 / ATI Radeon HD3850)
- DirectX Compatible Display Capable of 1024×768 in 32-bit Color
- DirectX 9.0c Compatible 16-bit Sound Card
- Broadband Connection for Internet Multiplayer
- Recommended System Requirements Required for 2-12 Player Multiplayer or Co-Op
Final Badges of the Week
Dec 3 2008, 21:37 by Foxtrot
This week Volition present the long awaited "Arr..." badge. Many people know that to unlock the badge, you would've had to play Saints Row 2 on September 19th, otherwise known as International Talk Like a Pirate Day. With the game being released on October 14th instead of our initial date of August 26th, this badge was far from reach for players who wanted to collect them all, so our team went to work.
Think back to when you play FUZZ in Saints Row 2. What happens during filming for "Battle of the Century"? Pirates versus Ninjas engaged in an amazing battle to the death, which is where the idea for a second way of obtaining the "Arr..." badge was born. I hope to see all of you online December 5th, otherwise known as "Day of the Ninja", to pick up your badge.
Arr... - Play a multiplayer match on December 5th (Day of the Ninja).
Pimp - Play 20 matches.
Famitsu Reviews Saints Row 2 & Japan Release
Dec 2 2008, 17:09 by Mattze
Those who have heard of Famitsu will know they are notorious for controversial and highly critical reviews, so it is a testament to Saints row 2 (or should I say Seintsu Rou 2) that they awarded the game 35 out of 40.
For those interested the game will be released in Japan on the 4th of December for Xbox360 and PS3 platforms.
Community Spotlight
Nov 13 2008, 13:21 by Mattze
Although there isn't a great deal going on in the Saints Row 2 universe (Aside from Saints Row 2 PC and DLC) the online community is still going strong. SaintsRow2.com have posted an interview with SarDeliac, and active member of the official forums. The interview covers his views on Saints Row 2 as well as his custom character creation skills.
20 Things "Dan Hsu" loves about Saints Row
Nov 11 2008, 12:56 by Mattze
Dan "Shoe" Hsu runs a blog called SoreThumbs and he has written an entry with 20 things he loves about Saints Row 2. They probably aren't my personal favorites but hey, each to their own! To take a few examples from the list;
- No need to lose the cops before entering the “Forgive” station to wipe away your wanted level. Less realistic, sure, but less frustrating, too.
- Lots of mid-mission checkpoints. Thank you.
- Incredible amount of character customization options. My pal Kathleen Sanders ripped up Stilwater with Margaret Cho, while I busted caps with an Ali G lookalike.
- Your customized character is integrated perfectly in the cutscenes. Leads to many hilarious situations if you have the right costumes on.
- A metric shitload of clothing options, thanks to all the clothes stores around the city, including lingerie and costume shops in Stilwater’s giant mall. You can change patterns on shirts, add patches to hats, or dress up like a paintball player, a sexy cat, or a day-glo ninja. It’s up to you.
As usual, great stuff. Head on over to SoreThumbs to read the full article.
Video Walkthroughs
Nov 11 2008, 00:30 by Mattze
Text is good, but nothing gets the point across quite like a good ol' video. Well here at CodenameSaintsRow we've been working hard creating a collection of top-notch video walkthroughs to help you through those tough Saints Row 2 moments. We have currently finished the 3rd Street Saints Prologue, Sons of Samedi and a few activity videos but expect alot more to follow shortly!
2 Million Copies of Saints Row 2 Shipped
Nov 6 2008, 09:08 by Mattze
Kotaku are reporting that THQ has shipped 2 million copies of Saints Row 2. As we all know Saints Row 2 is a bit of an underdog in the GTA v Saints Row battle but if you read some of the comments on Kotaku's news post you will see some interesting opinions. I haven't had a chance to write a GTAIV - Saints Row 2 comparison yet, but just glancing at some of the comments we can see that Saints Row 2 is building itself quite a following.
Saints Row 2 PC Ship Date & Details
Oct 29 2008, 13:00 by Mattze
PS3 and Xbox360 owners have been playing Saints Row 2 for almost 2 weeks now, while PC owners have been left wanting. Well the PC version now has a release date; January 6th 2009. The reason for the delay is due to perfecting the game, which is essentially a console port, however, don't let that put you off, the game is set to be of exceptionally high quality, more so than that of the console versions. Below is a summary of what we can expect from the PC version;
- Highest quality game across all platforms
- The game is a port of the console version from an external company
- The PC version is still being produced and tested at Volition with support from the design and programming teams as needed.
- 360 controller will be fully supported for PC play, you will also be able to map your keyboard / mouse controls as you see fit.
- There will also be a small interface change for Multiplayer. The PC version requires a little more information when connecting through a server browser. You'll now see each player's Ping, the number of players in a specific match, match names, and the ability to sort by modes (360/PS3 has this as well, but they have to create a party first).
- A final addition for the PC version is adjustable video settings for aspects such as anti-aliasing, resolution, and more.
Saints Row 2 Bugs
Oct 24 2008, 08:48 by Mattze
SaintsRow2.com have discovered several users are experiencing issues with the game, mainly with the multiplayer side of things. They have posted a list of the problems which can be viewed on the official site.