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Infamous 2 arrives June 7

Superhero/antihero actioner to arrive exclusively on PlayStation 3 this summer; $100 Hero Edition revealed.

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In late May 2009, Sony released Infamous, the critically acclaimed action adventure from Sony and second-party studio Sucker Punch. The game told the tale of Cole MacGrath, a lowly bike messenger who, after a bomb destroys much of his home city, gains superhuman abilities based on electricity. The game gave players a choice: Use Cole's powers for good to fight crime or crush the humans that seem puny compared to his powers.

Infamous 2 sees Cole MacGrath's electric powers recharged.
Infamous 2 sees Cole MacGrath's electric powers recharged.

Now, this summer, players will have the choice of continuing Cole's adventures. Sony announced today that the game will ship in North America on June 7. The PlayStation 3 exclusive will be available as a $60 stand-alone title or as part of a previously revealed $100 Hero Edition. The latter will come with an 8.5-inch Cole MacGrath statue, a sling pack modeled after Cole's own in-game gear, an Infamous mini comic from DC Comics, the official Infamous 2 Hero Edition Soundtrack, and a voucher code for unidentified in-game content.

Infamous 2 will see Cole leave the metropolis of Empire City and travel to New Marais, a city based on New Orleans. Along the way, he faces the same narrative duality of choosing to either help or hinder humankind. Once he arrives at his destination, he must face an evil entity simply called "The Beast."

For more on Infamous 2, check out GameSpot's latest preview of the game.

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Mmk I may seem weird for saying this but I'm probably going to have to go all out for the Hero Edition. Usually I don't bother With collectors edition but InFamous is by far my favorite game on the PS3. Plus the extra stuff sounds sweet.

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is it bad that I'm excited about this even though I have yet to play the first one? I might be getting caught up in all the excitement :)

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AnimeKen15 Posted Feb 18, 2011 5:49 pm PT Infamous sucks how in the world did it make it on PS3's greatest hits???? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- the Ist Infamous may have graphic ala PS2 era but very-very good and entertaining gameplay, and that's why I love it

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sweet..... looking forward to this... infamous is one of my fav. ps3 games and i still have that game with me.... gonna get this when it comes out....

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Infamous sucks how in the world did it make it on PS3's greatest hits????

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This looks pretty amazing so far. However, I don't see why his lightning attacks are red like from the first one.

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The Pre order bonus content looks nice, but sadly it doesn't seem like it will be worth 100$ I can't see myself paying 100$ for just four in-game items a bag, and a action figure. The bag and action figure look cool but not 100$ cool. Maybe I'm being cheap, but the game looks well worth 60$ for the standard and add on one of the in-game pre order items and it's a steal. Hopefully alot of people will find the hero's edition more appealing than I do becuase I want this game to be a big success for the hard working people at Sucker Punch.

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I'm looking forward it it! I'll be getting the $60 one though...

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I think I will get the 60 dollar one, but that Hero edition sounds awesome so now I'm having seconds thoughts.

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epic!!!!!!

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I think I'll be getting the one that's $60 dollars. Only being reasonable. lol

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Hero Edition FTW

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I look forward to infamous 3

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i thought Infamous was a horrific game. Borderlands kinda bad. No way am I getting this. Where's the substance these days? Oh ya, profit.

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Tech N9ne's album "All 6's and 7's" and Infamous 2 dropping the same day? Sweet!

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Definitely looking at getting the Hero Edition!

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My birthday. Awesome.

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Those new powers look awesome! I'm going to be evil in this one again, it's more fun than being a goody two shoes.

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@Fogshie7277 They probably are like just like in the first game, once you get evil enough.

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I might have to get Hero Edition, it does look good. Lets hope it's not too expensive in Europe.

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Would it be possible to carry over a save of the first inFamous onto inFamous 2?

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Why aren't his attacks red for evil like the first?

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The first infamous had an amazing story, loved the ending. The Credits were confusing though. This game looks great can't wait.

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Twisted Metal, InFamous 2, Uncharted 3, Little Big Planet 2, Killzone 3, Resistance 3, plus a slew of third party games as well?? This has to be the year of good games and hopefully the year the PS3 will get the attention it truly deserves.

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Sweet, the day before my 18th. I be sure to get this.

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there are more PS3 exclusives compared to Xbox 360. thats why I wished I had a PS3. why did I get an Xbox 360?!

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The first one was really good, now hopefully this one will improve and be even better. Can't wait!

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How about Europe? we didnt get a release date yet? :S

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How does it work? How will how I acted in the first game be represented in the second?

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I must get this game for the summer break!

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I also bought my PS3 to play this. Very good.

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June 7th cant come fast enough now.

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I'm so excited for this game! And it comes out a day before my birthday. How convenient! :P

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The engine that powers this game is insane, with all that goes on at once on screen and how good it looks, most other games would screen tear to hell and back. inFamous 2, Day One!

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For me if I could only buy one game this year this would be it.I originally brought a PS3 just to play the original and was not disappointed.

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Can't wait!!!

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inFAMOUS 2 is going to be amazing!

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The game looks like a lot of fun to play through (just like the original one was) but honestly i wouldn't pay 100$ for the hero ed. its just too much for a game. the 60$ is fine with me, after all its the game quality that matters.

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@nickz_fpk I get the feeling that this one will be a lot better- Sony's first party titles usually see a large gameplay quality jump in their second iterations. Uncharted 2 blew Uncharted away, Resistance 2 may have had a sillier story but PLAYED a lot better than the first Resistance and Killzone 2 was WORLDS ahead of Killzone. Besides Infamous 2 is being made with naughty dog's engine, so expect it have a lot of Uncharted 2/3's graphic integrity and smoothness.

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cant wait for this game, looks like they added a lot of cool new stuff. and is it just me or does anyine els think the girl at the beginning/ helping cole fight is sasha??!! she controls dark matter, was friends with kessler and can teleport!!!

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If this is anything like 'inFamous' I will not be picking this up. It was so boring and the travelling was so slow that I forced myself to finish this game.

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InFamous was my first game on PS3 and my favorite game of all time. I'm buying InFamous 2 as soon as it comes out.

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Infamous 1 was pretty repetitive after a while, so much that you wanted to bash your head against the wall :D

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I can't wait!

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MUST BUY inFAMOUS 2 HERO EDITION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I loved the first one, so I'm all in for the sequel, give me the Hero Edition!

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Great news! Now I'll have something to play during the summer

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Great news! This year is absolutely stacked with potentially awesome games.

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@Virtual_nathan Steal from your parents' wallets, 5er or 10er every now and then, it adds up!

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