Three months ago, how many of you had heard of Scott Pilgrim? I’ve got to admit, I hadn’t. But after seeing the game at E3, I got really interested in the world created by Bryan Lee O’Malley. Now I’ve read all six of the books (highly recommended), will be seeing the movie this week (again!), and will definitely be playing Scott Pilgrim vs The World later today when it debuts exclusively on PSN.
First take a look at this brand-spanking-new trailer:
If that doesn’t convince you that this game is for you, I’m not sure what will. If you’re all about the 8-bit beat ‘em up style and chiptune music, do read on.
Recently, I (along with writers from a few other gaming sites) had the opportunity to chat with both Bryan Lee O’Malley (the creator of Scott Pilgrim) and Edgar Wright (the director of the upcoming Scott Pilgrim vs The World movie). Both have serious gaming cred; the Scott Pilgrim books are laden with gaming references, and Wright’s Shaun of the Dead and Spaced both prominently featured PlayStation games.
Now I was going to spend a couple of hours carefully transcribing the half-hour conversation and placing the reams of text here. Then I noticed that Game Informer’s Ben Reeves, who was sitting about 4 feet to the right of me during the interview, already did that. You should read it.
My questions were about PSP appearing in Book #6 (O’Malley is a fan of Half-Minute Hero) and how Anamanaguchi got involved in making the game’s (awesome, chiptune) soundtrack.
If you’ve got any further questions, feel free to drop them in, and I’ll see what I can do to get them answered. Otherwise, keep an eye out for the full game (and the free demo) later this afternoon.
One of my favorite genres, maybe I’ll get it
Geez, the suspense is killing me. For the love of god when will it update XD
hey jeff any possibility that the scott p game will be out for the psp in the near future, since all ive got right now is the go?
The trailer won’t play for me, I just see a large gray X. Buying it anyway though.
gah! where is it! i cant wait anymore!
it’s 4 pm for me right now i don’t now if it will update soon, geez i have nothing to do
Any news on why this game doesnt have online multiplayer? and if its going to be implemented at a later date?
Definitely a buy for me! Old school beat’em’up games rock! :)
Does it come out today or on thursday?
aaaaggghhhh is it out yet jeff?
I’m pretty frickin stoked about this one, but I’m hoping there will be a patch for co-op jump-ins.
where is this game? still not on psn. doean any1 know whats going on?
I have been wanting to download this all day but I can’t find it in the ps store. Is it in a certain location or has it maybe just not made it’s way on to the network yet?
Do we have to buy this on the Ubisoft store? Why isn’t it on PSN yet?
The wait is killing us all!
PSN exclusive? Why is there an achievement list out then?
http://www.gamepur.com/guide/1010-scott-pilgrim-vs-world-xbox-360-achievements.html
PSN exclusive? Why is there an achievement list out then?
OMG IM SICK OF WAITING GAWD IVE BEEN UP SINCE 7 AND THE WORST PART IS WE DONT EVEN KNOW WHEN IT WILL COME OUT
Glorious Day!
@ztheskater it’s only psn exclusive for 2 weeks
@reaper337_ Alright thanks.
It’s nearly 6pm on the East Coast how is this not up yet?
i cant wait for this game anylonger >.< its driving me crazy and my bro says that it'll prolly come out at 11:59 and if that happens i'll stay up just to play it
I AM GOING CRAZy WAItING 4 THIS GAME
if this game comes out will some1 pls say it i’ll refresh this page ever 30 mins or so
For those wondering about the 360 version, the game IS PS3 exclusive for the first few weeks. I think it comes out on 360 sometime later this month or September.
And of course: DAMNIT, WHERE IS IT!? I was planning on having friends over and having a 4-player game.
Damn $9.99 for this game AWESOME, I was sure it was going to be $14.99. Man it’s 5:50PM here in NY and the PS store still didn’t get update., AHHHH I want to play this game so bad right now.
it’s on guys!!!!!!!
ITS UP!
My order is not correct or valid? Please don’t tel me UBISOFT screwed me over on my preorder
IT IS UP!!!!!
Confirmed. It is up on the Newest Game section
Oooh yay. 30 minutes to wait to download a 100mb file. Why do I pay for 22Mbps internet again?
YES, it’s finally up. xD
thanks guys
Finally! Been waiting some time here for this to come up!
I’m having issues getting this to download? I purchase the demo pops up and downloads but as soon as I try the game it just goes to the load screen says “100% complete” then does nothing? Anyone else have that happen?
@ #7
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!
Looks cool, will buy 2day :-)
YAY! Its finally up on PS Store guys. Took long enough :/
Its on!!!! time to rock on Toronto
@Sizzler7: I’m having the same problem. Can you post if you get it resolved?
@#137 when you download using the code, make sure you download both the demo AND the fullgame unlock [that 6KB file].
install the demo, then install the full game unlock. then you should be aok.
I HAVE A PROBLEM!
I went into the store and found Scott Pilgrim vs the World (Full Game). I pressed buy now, and then i went into the area where it says to download, I clicked download, and instead of giving me that “Downloading click to download in background” stuffit went through it quickly and said Installation complete. I went to where the game was supposed to be, but its not there. It didnt do all the other stuff that happens when you usually download a game. I have sense tried multiple times to download it but nothing has happened. It does the same thing every time.
I really need some help here of what to do. Otherwise i just wasted money.
You have to download the demo first! The full game is a 6KB file that unlocks the demo into a full game!
Nevermind other people seem to be having the same problem
THanks
See the problem with mine is that I downloaded the demo version of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World and I tried playing the first demo and it just black screened on me. I installed it twice and it didn’t work. Please help.
Thanks guys, I’ll try installing the demo.
oops I meant the first level.