haran_elessar  |  February 27th, 2009 at 9:36 am

Very nice post…the link for multiplayer is a timeless classic…it always delivers.

The games looks great, the idea of multiplayer sounds very nice. I’m looking forward to this game. More people need to play this.

when will we have our Patapon toys? I mean LBP costumes are surely nice but real toys…that would rock.

Chuck Lacson replied on February 27, 2009 at 12:57 pm

Toys? Did someone say toys?

There some Patapon Toys available now actually-

Some cool mini-figures-

http://toychest.diamondcomics.com/public/default.asp?t=1&m=1&c=4&s=637&ai=77016&ssd=

Even a huggable Pata-Plush-

http://www.mamegyorai.co.jp/images/items/165692-w300.jpg

They are available in Japan now, but if you are wondering on how to score one of these here, stay tunes for more Pata-updates!

:)

haran_elessar  |  February 27th, 2009 at 9:41 am

I’m trying to follow your advice and mark my calendar…but it’s pretty hard considering you didn’t give us a date. Where should I start marking? I don’t want to waste my pen…

Chuck Lacson replied on February 27, 2009 at 12:58 pm

Watch the Trailer! :)

Patapon 2 hits stores May 5th, 2009!

There- no pen wasting!

Carnivius_Prime  |  February 27th, 2009 at 9:42 am

Can’t say I enjoyed playing Patapon that much but it was interesting. Certainly I’d want the costume for Sackboy though.

haran_elessar  |  February 27th, 2009 at 9:43 am

ooops sorry…didn’t watch the video…I’m at class right…shouldn’t be here actually…

Chuck Lacson replied on February 27, 2009 at 1:01 pm

lol…sorry, Chris should have just put it on the post.

Enforcer_X  |  February 27th, 2009 at 9:47 am

YES PATAPON LBP and PATAPON 2!
Is there a way I can have Sony setup an automatic payroll deduction from my paycheck for all this INCREDIBLE CONTENT?

TwinDad  |  February 27th, 2009 at 9:47 am

Yessssssssssssssssssssss. Patapons are invading LBP. I do like the cross game costumes in LBP.

KingSmashy  |  February 27th, 2009 at 9:48 am

Costume is epic. Loved the 1st game. Day-1 buy for this one.

Zookey  |  February 27th, 2009 at 9:50 am

LOL AWESOME! I love the Sackboy :-)

depward  |  February 27th, 2009 at 9:55 am

Great! I really enjoyed Patapon 1 so I’m looking forward to this..

Gorvi  |  February 27th, 2009 at 9:57 am

Awesome, the first game was quite enjoyable. Any chance that we’ll get the Ad Hoc Party for PS3 that’s out in Japan to allow multiplayer tunneling for the game?

kasumakuma  |  February 27th, 2009 at 9:57 am

@ 2 If you watch the embedded video it says that Patapon 2 is out 5/5/09.

I have a question though, will the army that we worked so hard on making in the previous game be transferable or are we going to have to rebuild?

mywhitenoise  |  February 27th, 2009 at 10:00 am

Chris,
Sorry for being off topic, but are you going to add trophies to Hot Shots Golf?

depward  |  February 27th, 2009 at 10:01 am

@ #2 -

I’m guessing you didn’t watch the video…

5-5-09

Letters2Kay  |  February 27th, 2009 at 10:02 am

Awesome! I regrettably couldn’t get into Patapon, but LittleBigPlanet costumes are always appreciated. Thank you and good luck with your launch! I hope it’s another PSP success story- and at $20, how could it not be? :)

Schitthammer  |  February 27th, 2009 at 10:03 am

Love it!

Please, see if we can get an HD Patapon game made for PSN. I want those drum beats to shake the hell out of the home theatre!

Chris Hinojosa-Miranda replied on February 27, 2009 at 10:33 am

With the PSP-3000 and the Component AV Cables you can pump those crazy Patapon beats through your home theater AND to your TV.

GoldenGotGame  |  February 27th, 2009 at 10:16 am

Nice! I still need to finish the first Patapon, but I’m definitely looking forward to part 2. And the Patapon Sacks are sick. Already bought.

freemantim  |  February 27th, 2009 at 10:18 am

Can’t wait for the Sackboy costumes!

DrBingogh  |  February 27th, 2009 at 10:20 am

Need to finish the 1st one but I love the PSP support I’m seeing.

CrystalX3D  |  February 27th, 2009 at 10:20 am

Is the multiplayer going to be online or just ad hoc?
Also, what’s the price going to be?

KatanaStrikes  |  February 27th, 2009 at 10:23 am

Really cool thanks.

BTW what’s the update with more PSN Avatars please?

It can’t be that hard can it?

Can we have Patapon ones? More Killzone, some Sackboys? Or just any will do at this point.

*sigh*

Seriously, what’s the hold up guys?

UNCyrus  |  February 27th, 2009 at 10:25 am

The sackboy is amazing… I may have to break down and purchase him

Gumbydunzeeto  |  February 27th, 2009 at 10:28 am

I enjoyed the first one, I am buying this one.

*Thank you* for putting this on a disc, the way it should be.

usjvc  |  February 27th, 2009 at 10:35 am

Could you please release on the PSN a pack regrouping Patapon + Patapon2, at a reduced price of course. I keep hearing about patapon, but i still have not got a PSP. I might eventually get one..i’ll see.

Chuck Lacson replied on February 27, 2009 at 1:09 pm

any friends that have a PSP? Ask them to download the Patapon 1 demo so you can see what the fuss is about. :)

t-p-m2  |  February 27th, 2009 at 10:44 am

Day 1 purchase for sure! I totally loved the first one. I also agreed that I’d love to see a PS3 version.

Are we going to have the same songs to move/attack/etc. as the first or are they going to be tottaly new?

Chris Hinojosa-Miranda replied on February 27, 2009 at 11:02 am

Yes, the classic commands will follow the same patter… and we’ve thrown in a couple of new ones in there to mix it up a bit.

ROLO_ONFIRE  |  February 27th, 2009 at 10:46 am

please, make that sackboy free

ketzler  |  February 27th, 2009 at 10:50 am

Looks pretty cool … though I have no clue what it is about or how the story goes.

Chuck Lacson replied on February 27, 2009 at 1:18 pm

Here’s a quick synopsis-

An oppressed tribe calls on their legendary god, “the Mighty One”, (that would be you)to help them defeat their enemies and lead them to the promised land of their ancestors, Earthend. You sign an oath to protect them and lead them by using the beat of your war drums to command their actions.

Patapon One followed their rise from a knocked-around tribe, to a powerful army. Patapon 2 will continue the tribes journey to the promised land.

Hope that helps!

lowhonor  |  February 27th, 2009 at 10:51 am

thats one intense patapon trailer

Ftwrthtx  |  February 27th, 2009 at 10:51 am

Loved the first one. Can’t wait til 5-5-09!

Now, back to Killzone 2!

Swedgen  |  February 27th, 2009 at 10:51 am

I’m just here to echo the wants for a PSN Patapon title.

december_32nd  |  February 27th, 2009 at 10:59 am

FEEEEEEEEEEEEVVVVVAAAAAAAAA!

madtyger  |  February 27th, 2009 at 11:03 am

Woohoo! I love Patapon so I’m very excited about the sequel and the LBP DLC.

jqtaxpayer  |  February 27th, 2009 at 11:05 am

This will make the missus very, very happy.

And yes, a PSN Patapon would be fantastic… or even a retail PS3 Patapon. And no, I’m not going to buy another PSP to play the old one on my TV — nice try, Chris! ;-)

Mobius_124  |  February 27th, 2009 at 11:08 am

Patapon= A Mans Game LOL

banok  |  February 27th, 2009 at 11:11 am

will there be a PsP bundled with the game because mine broke, it would be nice to have like the japanese version

@ 11 i’m pretty sure your patapon army from the previous game is transferable

evildude683  |  February 27th, 2009 at 11:12 am

Oh man, I’ve been waiting for this game for the longest time, is the one last games I need to complete my very small game collection…

Great game they should really consider making a PS3 version that runs on glorious 1080p and 5.1 ;)

guitain  |  February 27th, 2009 at 11:17 am

I want a PSP again! =(

Multiplayer = YAY!

Patapon in PSP is going to be my favourite costume EVARRR!

guitain  |  February 27th, 2009 at 11:17 am

Sorry… Patapon in LBP =P

Damn you, missing edit button!!!

Vex_Doppel  |  February 27th, 2009 at 11:49 am

YES!! I love patapon. I love Little Big Planet. So do we get the costumes if we get the game or do you just purchase the costumes?
I want another MGS type download for LPB.
I don’t know if I can do this but here’s a link to my Flash. Some PSP and PS3 shout-outs for LBP and Patapon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvYentYL25M

Rhez  |  February 27th, 2009 at 11:54 am

I loved the first Patapon, can’t wait to play Patapon 2. Still I would like to see a Patapon prequel. The ancient history in the intro movie sounded really interesting. And yes like many here I think it would be neat to have a PS3 Patapon. But I’ll be happy to have a little Patapon on LBP.

Earthend or Bust!

leetfoo  |  February 27th, 2009 at 12:09 pm

Yay, Yay, Yipee, Yay
Yay, Yay, Yipee, Yay
Yay, Yipee, Yipee, Yipee
Clap, Clap, Clap, Yipee

-Foo

Kxpuc  |  February 27th, 2009 at 12:11 pm

Sacka Sacka Sackapon

FoolKiller79  |  February 27th, 2009 at 12:15 pm

Sweet! I love Patapon and have been looking forward to this. Giving me LBP sackboys to boot? Very nice.

Now, where can I get Patapon swag? A shirt or cap with the artistic designs would be pretty sweet.

I have one problem: Patapon 2 means new fights with the wife as I put on headphones and play in seclusion so that the noises of the house would not throw off my beat and ruin my FEVER!!!

Chris Hinojosa-Miranda replied on February 27, 2009 at 12:58 pm

Or you could just give her a late Valentine’s Day gift (ie. her own PSP and her own copy of Patapon2). MULTIPLAYER!!!

nokedimyo  |  February 27th, 2009 at 12:24 pm

Pata Pata Pata Pon!

Doctor_Z_  |  February 27th, 2009 at 1:00 pm

Cool, looking forward tho this game. $20 right?

Also the PSP needs a bit more love, but those other PS3 games incoming to the PSP should make this year a good one.

Agriel  |  February 27th, 2009 at 1:04 pm

omg those are the coolest looking sackboys yet lol I love it

LN_MEXWARRIOR  |  February 27th, 2009 at 1:16 pm

We need a PATAPON for PS3!!

Make it happen Chris! Please pretty please!

=]

Jetup  |  February 27th, 2009 at 1:28 pm

Pata-Pata-Pata-Sackboy!!!
Sweet.

Price for costume?

AKGermany  |  February 27th, 2009 at 1:49 pm

Awesome Chris, your strategy posts on Patapon 1 were among my favorite blog posts on here, especially the list/graphic with the rare Patpons. Do you have something similar planned for the sequel ?

Chris Hinojosa-Miranda replied on February 27, 2009 at 2:47 pm

Thanks AKG! You can expect to see us back here quite often, keeping youz guyz well informed on all things Patapon 2.

icarus69  |  February 27th, 2009 at 1:50 pm

Oh My Kami!! It´s so awesome to finally get some confirmation on this game, but in May!!

Well, you better compensate us PataFans by releasing the first game on PSS.

ALso, I’m expecting some “Level Kit” to go with the Patapon Costume ;)

Amazing game as always!

BigPoppaB  |  February 27th, 2009 at 2:10 pm

you should release it on PSN as well… surely this wouldnt be too difficult of that time consuming.

I dont have a PSP, or plan on getting one any time soon (i dont really have the downtime, and when i do id rather just play PS3).. Do it.