Hi everyone,
I’m Thach Quach, European Software Product Manager for Uncharted 2: Among Thieves.
After having being awarded ‘Game of the Show’ at E3 and ‘Best Console Game’ at Gamescom, everyone at SCEE and Naughty Dog is absolutely delighted by the amazing reviews the game is getting so far, it’s been fan-tas-tic! I hope you’re all equally excited as the game launches this week across Europe and the PAL region: 16th October in the UK & Ireland, 15th October in Australia & New Zealand and 14th October across the rest of the PAL region (Update: The game will be on sale in Germany and Austria on the 16th of October). Only a few days to go!
And if you still haven’t heard or seen anything about Uncharted 2 then here is a trailer for you. If you’ve already seen it… well… no harm in watching it again
We have a Collector’s Edition available in selected retailers across the PAL region which includes some really great and exclusive content:
- Steelbook case with transparent slipcase
- Art cards
- A PSN voucher which allows you to download two character skins and some gold plated weapons to use during your multiplayer showdowns and a XMB theme.
Here is how it looks like, there’s still time to pre-order it guys
Last but not least, I’m also delighted to share the European TV Commercial with you. It will run across Europe and the PAL region from this week onwards. It follows the “The Game is Just The Start” campaign which was kicked off by the launch of the new PS3 model. We wanted to convey the adrenaline-fuelled and action-packed experience of the game but also allude to the Marco Polo mystery which is the backbone of the Uncharted 2 storyline. Hope you like it!
That’s it for now… any comments or questions let me know. I’ll be back next week for some more Uncharted 2 related news. Enjoy the game!
Thach















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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 10:06 am by xKillerMonkeyx
Looking forward to this game and i will be getting it on thursday
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 10:06 am by wotta
Exciting stuff. Looking forward to playing this title.
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 10:07 am by liquidotacon88
Can’t wait until Friday! Already pre-ordered the collectors edition
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 10:09 am by Werty
Picking up my Collector’s Edition on Wednesday, and after my play-through experience I’ll congratulate Naughty Dog for a job well done
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 10:10 am by Soild_Nat
Well done guys, its always hard to follow up on a great game but to make it even better in every way is something special. See you all online for some epic Uncharted battles this weekend!
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 10:11 am by Chimpanzee
Looking forward to this. But when’s A Crack In Time out in Europe? PLEEEEASE don’t say 6th November.
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 10:13 am by Thach Quach
Glad you are all equally excited about the game launching this week
See you online later this for some epic multiplayer battles. My PSN ID: Thach
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 10:13 am by RadioactiveMouse
Great looking advert guys.
Look forward to the postie dropping off mine hopefully on release day
Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 10:17 am by Thach Quach
Glad you like the TV ad RadioactiveMouse
Enjoy the game this Friday!
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 10:14 am by Gameboys
Hi @ all…
I got my presskit on saturday and i’m near to the end (84%), now! and i just wanna to say. ITS JUST GREAT – story is mystic, graphics are awesome and gameplay is pretty cool!!!
…it’s definitly the best looking game, ever… and one of the best titles of this year
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 10:16 am by Noisepurge
yeah just waiting for my pre-order to arrive in the mail! I hope it arrives on the 14th and not get shipped then
Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 10:19 am by Thach Quach
2 days to go!
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 10:18 am by seany1
safe to say this is most excited ive ever been for a game . Huge well done and thanks to naughty dog please please make sure europe gets the uc2 playstation home space on time like the u,s as hate being left out when we actually pay more for our games
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 10:18 am by DANTHEMAN121
really cannot wait for this this game really looks epic read loads of revies just want to get my hands on it lol. i just have one question will SCEE see the Uncharted 2 Home Space soon?
Thanks n keep it kools
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 10:19 am by Machoboy
I played the multiplayer beta several times. It wasn’t bad. Too bad modern warfare arrives within a month. otherwise I would have bought Among Thieves right away.
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 10:23 am by Jem Alexander
Hey guys,
You’re right to be excited! I beat this over the weekend and you will definitely not be disappointed.
See you in multiplayer!
Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 10:46 am by Mike Kebby
Well I beat this over the weekend too Jem – so there
It was indeed a truly awesome experience – most cinematic game I’ve ever played
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 10:24 am by Thach Quach
Hi Dantheman121 and seany1, regarding the Uncharted 2 Home space, watch this space, we’ll update as soon as possible
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 10:25 am by Skookie30
what a week this week going to be, U2-AT & FO3-GOTY-Edition with its 5 Dlc (shamefull plug) im goin to need to rob a bank
to get em both
its a good job my uncle runs a bank tehehe.
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 10:26 am by Pesico
“Enjoy the game!”
I will certainly do that;) Love the look of that Steelbook cover!
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 10:28 am by Ravenblade86
Been looking forward to see week since the first time I finished Drake’s Fortune
The first game is at the very top of my list of all time best games. My pre-order from Game has already been processed aswell, so this week is going to go very slow until it arrives!
Oh and that advert is really good, and its been great to see the marketing push SCEE are putting behind Uncharted 2, keep it up
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 10:29 am by seany1
Cheers t dude nice 1
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 10:29 am by DANTHEMAN121
kk kools thanks for the reply looking forward to both the game and the Home space going to be very epic i think
Thanks
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 10:38 am by nickjd331
I really can’t wait for this game, the first one was great and this looks to be even better!
I noticed some people are asking for the U2 home space. I can I add that I still want the original space too please!
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 10:40 am by jag10
can’t wait until friday, i’ve got college then though. [DELETED] lol.
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 10:42 am by Jetamo
Awesome, pre-ordered it a while ago while Game still had it for forty pound, aka, no special Collector’s Edition price.
Also, Thach, I wanna add yer to me friends list, to battle ye on the fields of Uncharted 2. Yes? Yes!
Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 10:57 am by Thach Quach
Yes sure, no worries in adding me on your PSN friends list. Let’s battle it out online later this week!
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 10:43 am by Jetamo
Dang, remembered what else I wanted to say.
My tag-line for the Golden weapons. “With these, you too, can be Eddy Raja.”
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 10:44 am by Cutz0r
I’ve pre-ordered the Collector’s Edition. 2 DAYS TO GO!
I wonder if the theme will be dynamic.
Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 10:55 am by Thach Quach
Hi Cutz0r, the theme included in the European Collector’s Edition is a static theme. It’s based on the steelbook design.
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 10:46 am by dionis501
In France it is out the 14 or the 16 ? I’m a little bite confused
Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 10:53 am by Thach Quach
Salut dionis501. Juste pour clarifier, le jeu sort le mercredi 14 Octobre en France
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 10:51 am by Liamario
Uncharted what now? Among Leaves?! Never heard of it….
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 10:58 am by dionis501
Merci Thach Quach pour cette réponse rapide.
Très bonne nouvelle
Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 10:59 am by Thach Quach
Pas de souci! Enjoy le jeu!
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 10:59 am by haIfy
So can’t wait for my copy of the collector’s edition
just ashame i won’t be able to play it over the weekend meh :[
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 11:01 am by lordham
Damn, I’m annoyed now, “16th October in the UK & Ireland”…
Please explain it if you don’t mind, its out tomorrow in America and American English isn’t particularly different to UK English, so that’s not the issue, so what is?!¿
I know a Friday release is important in some way but a Monday one is far more interesting… =)
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 11:02 am by GTR34mh
Woohoo, Uncharted
. Going to be playing this for a good 5 hours the night I get it.
BTW, the european PS3 ads are starting to become jarringly annoying and bad. Take a leaf out of SCEA’s book.
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 11:04 am by Cutz0r
“Hi Cutz0r, the theme included in the European Collector’s Edition is a static theme. It’s based on the steelbook design.”
Alright, cool enough
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 11:06 am by mony24
Cant wait get my copy tomorrow woooooohooooooooooo
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 11:08 am by ActuallyR
Could you give the precise reasoning behind the only marginally different release dates? It’s not like the game isn’t finished and ready for retail, and I can’t imagine there are any regulatory hoops left to jump through (I’m thinking classification). Press have gotten copies, ordinary people have gotten copies through broken street date, and it’s been getting great reviews.
I just don’t get it, please enlighten me
Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 11:30 am by Thach Quach
Hi ActuallyR and lordham. Good question from you guys. Most retailers across Europe launch new games on Wednesday, be it for 1s party or 3rd party titles. In the UK & Ireland, retailers launch new game products on a Friday. It’s just how it’s currently set at retail level. The media did have access to the game earlier you’re right but it’s a code that only works on PS3 debug units, not on PS3 consumer units. Hope this clarifies everything?
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 11:19 am by Marv1981
Could you clarify which retailers and what countries will get the Steelbook? Because I really want it and didn’t know there would be one.
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 11:21 am by asop89
Can’t wait to get!!! Thanks for the infos & videos, but when I try to click on the collector’s edition picture in the Flicker page it tells me that this page is private & can’t access
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 11:24 am by Carnivius_Prime
So mines coming in a steelcase? That’s pretty cool. Didn’t realise that when I ordered it, all I saw were the postcards, gold guns and multiplayer skins. Looking forward to receiving it. And judging by the beta it is already my most favorite online game too and this be from someone who generally hates all those deathmatch type things. Perhaps it’s because I heavily dislike first person shooters, whereas I love Uncharteds far more fun third person engine. It’s a lot more involving and has more depth in gameplay.
Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 11:40 am by Thach Quach
Hi Carnivius_Prime. You’re right the European Collector’s Edition is in a metal tin with a slipcase. Hope you’ll like it. Thanks for the feedback, glad to hear that you’re enjoying the beta! A lot of people have been saying the same thing, they are not usually into online multiplyer games or online shooters but they found it very easy to jump into the Uncharted 2 online modes.
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 11:26 am by Bonyman
Can’t wait! The multiplayer is a nice addition but i’m really looking forward to the single player adventure.
I played the first uncharted game a few times even before the trophies were added so i know why i’m buying this game.
Oh, and i see Jak and Daxter announced for PSP and PS2 so i hope the PS3 version won’t be too far away. It was a landmark game on PS2 and a much loved franchise so it seems strange not to see them on PS3 yet…. :O
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 11:31 am by seany1
this game deserves at least 10 mill sales cmon ps3 owners lets back this great game and dont let it stall at 2 mill copies like kz2
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 11:33 am by divine1000
Check out the SCE employees with their “I completed the game over the weekend” comments, like anyone actually cares…
(Kicks dog in uncontrollable jealous rage).
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 11:37 am by PPp_Killer
Hi, can you tell me which two character skins you will get via the PSN voucher code?
I can’t wait for Uncharted 2! Great Job Naughty Dog, Keep it up!
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 11:44 am by Lambsy
This is all great since I’ve pre-ordered the special edition from Game. but How can someone in the UK get a hold of the Fortune Hunter Edition? That’s what I really want.
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 11:44 am by Lee_and_Nomi
Special edition on pre order
please hold off the postal strike till next week *crosses fingers*
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 11:44 am by ActuallyR
Hi Thach,
I get that it was preview code that has been sent out, but equally copies have been given away at the US cinema events and people have obtained them through retailers not observing the street date.
I get that it’s ‘tradition’ to release on Fridays, but would you have a problem with retailers that wanted to release it earlier, or is the street date mandated by Sony?
Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 12:40 pm by Thach Quach
Hi ActuallyR. The game can’t go on sale before the official release date.
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 11:49 am by seany1
im in u.k and places seem to sell early from wed as its out in rest of europe so i dont think its a bad thing
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 11:51 am by sully1311
What will the boxart be like. Will it be the old PLAYSTATION 3 version or the PS3 version (with the bar at the top)?
Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 12:33 pm by Thach Quach
Hi sully1311. The Uncharted 2 retail box is using the previous PS3 logo and branding template.
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 11:52 am by AcidCrashX
hi guys. im really amped up for uncharted 2, the first is my fav PS3 game so i cant wait to get hands on with single and multiplayer
about the 2 character skins you can downoad.. are they people we already know of? (like cartoon or fat drake?) or are they new characters from uncharted 2!
hope to see everyone in multiplayer! PSN ID: AcidCrashX
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 12:08 pm by Wiwo
I pre-ordered it in my local store a month ago. I can’t wait until Wednesday!!! I loved the first Uncharted and I’m sure I’ll love this second part as well.
I’ve played multiplayer beta only a couple of times. I’m really bad, but it’s too much fun. The reason I’ve played so little is because I wan’t to finish the single player mode before playing multiplayer (I like to do this in all games). So… I’ll have to finish single player really quick to see all you online
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 12:19 pm by ElectroPuff
had my collectors edition on order for ages now, only a couple more days
, just wondering though what are the costumes that are included with the collectors edition? also how do the golden guns work? do we just start with them or do any ak’s that we pick up turn golden?
thanks
, p.s just got platinum on uncharted 1 after realising i didnt get it ages ago :O
Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 12:29 pm by Thach Quach
Hi ElectroPuff. Once you’re in the game you’ll have an option to switch the gold plated weapons on, it’s pretty straightforward. As for the 2 character skins included in the European Collector’s Edition, how about keeping it as a suprise so you find out for yourself when you redeem the vouchers? I don’t want to spoil it
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Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 12:28 pm by SquirrelOnSpeed
This weird. Amazon Germany still says it will come on October 16th. Does that mean that Amazon.de has a wrong date or will they get later? If that is the case I have to find some time to go to my local retail store.
Can’t wait to play it!
Greets,
Thomas
Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 12:38 pm by Thach Quach
Hi SquirrelOnSpeed. The game should be on sale in Germany from Wednesday 14th October.
Posted on 12 October, 2009 at 5:26 pm by Thach Quach
Hi SquirrelOnSpeed. Massive apologies… I’ve been in touch with SCE Germany and the game will be released on Friday 16th October in Germany and Austria, not Wednesday 14th October as previoulsy stated. Sorry for the confusion again!
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