May 13, 2009May 13, 2009

You want a PATA-SHIRT? Then send us a PATA-PIC!

Unless you have been living under a rock, you probably know that Patapon 2 finally launched last week with some sweet reviews.

“Back in 2008, I said that Patapon was the greatest game on the PSP; this year, that torch has been passed to Patapon 2.” – Greg Miller, IGN 9.5 “Editor’s Choice Award”

“There’s no doubt that Patapon 2 is as graphically stylish and addictive as the first game. It retains the core gameplay that you love while adding a ton of new features and concepts. Get it and you’ll soon find yourself humming the various Pon songs as you go about your daily business.” – Heather Barton, GamePro 4.5/5 Stars “Editors Choice Award”

“Patapon 2 will reward with you one of the most enjoyable music and game experiences on the PSP.” – Garnett Lee, 1UP A-

And according to Gamasutra because of your support we aren’t doing too bad.)

To celebrate the return of the Patapon we wanted to give the fans something fun. If you didn’t catch the post last week, PlayStation HOME got flooded with some free Patapon gear.

Since people really liked’em we are going to make at least one of them into a real shirt and give you a chance to score one for eternal Patapon glory. These won’t be for sale so this will be a one of kind piece of Pata-schwag reserved for the Patapon faithful. So how do you score one? Show us the Pata-love people! :)

To get things started above are some fun PATAPON Masks, perfect for Halloween, discount Cos-play action, or for Pata-fan who wants to properly express the Pata-love and devotion.

Here’s how it works:

Download your favorite Mask or Masks
Use the Mask or Masks and take a Patapon Fan photo or video
Post that photo or video by clicking “add photos” on our Facebook Fan Page between now and May 20th.
Email us the link to your photo or video to playstation_community_support@playstation.sony.com with “PATAPICS ENTRY” in the subject line.

Be sure to include your:

Name
Mailing Address
Shirt Size Preference

Out of all the entries we get, we will select 100 and hook them up with a Patapon shirt. We will make the most popular style based on the HOME forums and Blog comments so let your voices be heard!

To sweeten the pot, some winners might score some extra Pata-luv.

Want to Pata-ize Your Window or Fridge? Want a PATAPON warrior of your own?

Here are some Sample Pics to give you an idea:

Official Rules for the contest can be found here.

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60 Comments

9 Author Replies

PurpleGoldfish
May 13, 2009 at 9:06 pm PDT

@53 But why should we have to import it? Did the people in the rest of the world have to do that to get the game in UMD format? No.

Is anyone else getting fed up with Sony not even taking the time or consideration to at least respond to the people asking for UMD? You’d think they want our money, too.
CloudStorm87
May 13, 2009 at 9:40 pm PDT

Please answer this question-

Where are these free Patapon 2 t-shirts at Home? I’m from UK and I checked Home today but I don’t see them at any of the stores. Please let me know.

Thanks
- Chuck Lacson
  May 14, 2009 at 2:09 pm PDT
  
  Hmm…I\’ll check on that.
EvoAnubis
May 13, 2009 at 11:06 pm PDT

@Purple: Why does a UMD mean so much to you?

This isn’t a sarcastic question; I seriously want to know.

As for me, when Chris first started talking about Patapon 2, I was in almost every post, saying that I wanted it on PSN. I didn’t want a disk for this; why would I? To hell with battery-sucking UMD. On a full charge, I can play Patapon 1 for about 5 hours, as opposed to my PSN Patapon 2 for 10.5.

Besides, it cost me less on PSN than it would have retail.
zombienm
May 13, 2009 at 11:58 pm PDT

I posted my picture! I really hope I can get one of the shirts, either through this contest or from a store. I have the shirt in Home and I really loved it and was hoping it’d become a real shirt!

Patapon is great!
- Chuck Lacson
  May 14, 2009 at 2:09 pm PDT
  
  Thanks! Good luck. (I can\’t wait to get a shirt too!)
JesseHaysFL
May 14, 2009 at 12:46 am PDT

So this patapon game looks awesome is it only for psp? i can’t just buy and play it on my ps3?

Chuck Lacson replied on May 13, 2009 at 4:02 pm
Sorry! PSP exclusive for the time being.

that last line is suspect…even though i own 1 &2 for my psp it looks like maybe ill be buying another copy…..in the future if course.
MattyMc13
May 14, 2009 at 3:37 am PDT

ARRRGGG!!!!!
I’m a Canadian and I LOVE Patapon, but the contest isn’t even open to us in Canada!!! I think you guys should put the shirts in Canada to be bought, because us Canadian people can’t win them.
DTHCND
May 14, 2009 at 5:50 am PDT

LOL I live under a SHELL IN A GARBAGE CAN NOT UNDER A ROCK!!!
PurpleGoldfish
May 14, 2009 at 8:10 am PDT

@Evo
1) To me, a UMD feels like I own it. I have a physical copy of the item and if something happens to it, it’s my fault.
2) Memory card space is taken up. I like to have many save files for games (and yes, I go back and reload nearly all of them.) I could have 1 UMD and 1 memory card for hundreds of saves, yet if the game is on the memory card, I would have to have it copied on each one, as well as remember which save is on which card
3) The game cost the same amount of money either in store or on the PSN, so there’s no saving by buying it digitally.
4) I don’t always have access to a high speed internet connection and the Wifi spots near me are not convienent and as slow as molasses.
5) Battery life doesn’t matter to me. By the time the battery dies, I’m done playing anyway.
PurpleGoldfish
May 14, 2009 at 8:37 am PDT

(cont. fom 61)
To clarify #3, If Sony decided to release a UMD version that cost more, I would gladly pay for it, but as of right now, I could go get my box and manual for the same price as on the PSN.

I’ve said it before, I don’t mind the fact that DD is there. It’s great that it’s there for the people who wanted it. I just feel that Sony is alienating some of their core fans and supports by not easing into the DD model and offering both options. I’m just saying, a choice would have been appreciated, even if there was a greater monetary cost associated with it.
afrosheen
May 14, 2009 at 8:56 am PDT

@62: Don’t forget this is a test run for UMD-less releases in North America. If people don’t bite, they’ll go back to stocking shelves. Personally I figured this release would be cheaper since it’s disc-less, but it’s not, so I don’t see it as a win for consumers.

However, it does stand a chance of being more available since anyone with an internet connection can get it. Also it’s not at the mercy of retailers that flip coins to decide what they’re going to order and what quantity they’re going to stock.
FoolKiller79
May 14, 2009 at 10:22 am PDT

Chuck, thanks for responding to my comment regarding getting this stuff for sale in stores. I have two suggestions:

1) Tell us what stores you are trying to market them to so we can call them up and ask them to carry them (politely of course).

2) PlayStation Store Merchandise tab compatible with the Web store.

I’m not sure if anyone is still checking these comments today, but I thought I would throw these ideas out there. Personally, I know of a Gran Turismo community with over 100,000 members (I’m sure you know which one) that would all like some nice GT stuff, and I have to imagine that other PlayStation family IPs would sell stuff decently as well.
- Chuck Lacson
  May 14, 2009 at 1:58 pm PDT
  
  Thanks for the suggestions! We approach all retailers but sometimes the \”T Shirt\” buyers don\’t see the opportunity that we see. They don\’t understand how much Patapon love is out there.
Poopookakabumbum
May 14, 2009 at 10:26 am PDT

@56

DD is an unacceptable form of delivery.

We do not own it.

We cannot do what we want with it.

This is unacceptable.

Physical discs MUST be a choice for consumers.

I’m going to be in EVERY post on this blog featuring a story about DD games saying the same thing, until Sony gets it through their thick skulls.
FPlus
May 14, 2009 at 1:25 pm PDT

Jeff!! I want my FREE SHIRT NOW!! or I’m gonna Pata-Smack You.. LOL!
SURYU
May 14, 2009 at 3:57 pm PDT

ooh lame i thought it was create ur own shirt for playstation home but i think ill pass lmao
Tengaport
May 18, 2009 at 8:42 am PDT

Posted my photo – hope you guys dig.

Also have a time lapse of the photo shoot

http://www.flickr.com/photos/popkid/3541523390/in/photostream/
Xastabus
May 18, 2009 at 12:05 pm PDT

On the topic of DD. I’ve decided not to buy Patapon 2 unless it is released on UMD.

I have a PSP1001 and a PSP2001 and I switch between them as their batteries are depleted. I only have 1 MS card big enough to store the download and can’t really afford to buy more cards just to store games on. I’m pretty sure I would only be able to play Patapon 2 on one device without repeatedly enduring a rediculously long download and install process.

I don’t care about battery drain, I don’t care if removing the UMD drive makes the PSP lighter. I’m happy that DD is an option, but I want UMDs.

If Sony still wants my business they’ll produce physical media. If not, this will likely be the last generation of PlayStation hardware I will ever purchase.
hydrosmoke1984
May 18, 2009 at 12:30 pm PDT

we the people want patapon 2 on a umd disc this is unfair i live in puerto rico and the internet here sux dling is slow and it cut off so downloading it is out of the question plus i have no debt or credit card. and in japan they have the umd disc why cant we american get the umd in english this unfair becuase of the hacked psp’s i work hard to buy my games and now i am denied a game digital downloads maybe the way of the futuer but in hand with the physical product
Xastabus
May 18, 2009 at 12:49 pm PDT

Everyone who wants Patapon on UMD, I’d encourage you to go to Amazon.com and give Patapon 2 a 1 star rating, sighting the lack of a UMD as the reason for your negative review.

Petitions and blog posts don’t work, but they might listen when we complain through popular retail websites.
RedX6
May 25, 2009 at 10:08 pm PDT

What do you need to do to get friendship equitment? I play and play with my friend I got 2 friendship items and nothing else. Do you need to be at the same level? or do you need to play with different people not just one?