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#2010yearinreview What be 2010? Maybe it be the year we got past the "be-games-art" debate. Game developer Kellee Santiago hopes so. She be in the thick a it, as she discovered one very early morning back in the spring. More »

I laughed heartily when I first saw the scarf worn by Journey's main character. I couldn't help it -- the flair it adds t' the enigmatic avatar renders the figure distinctly more charming than spooky. The scarf serves a more functional purpose, too: it be a gameplay meter, measuring yer character's ability t' fly. The scarf depletes as ye fly; fill it back up -- 'n even lengthen it -- by completing puzzles 'n discovering secrets, among other things. There's actually a variety a scarves t' be collected 'n equipped throughout the gameworld.

Scarves, however, be not the focus on thatgamecompany's third PSN-exclusive, Journey. The focus, creative lead Jenova Chen told me at a recent press event, be t' enable unique online experiences. "Everyone's on a journey towards a goal, 'n everybody travels through a similar landscape," he said a the game. "'n at some point, their paths cross each other, 'n then they could be playing together."

Find out what the unique mechanics 'n play styles will bring t' the new experience a Journey.

#psn Sorry, Nathan Drake, but ye 'n yer fully-tucked shirt be not the best thing I saw this week for the PlayStation 3. That honour goes t' this trailer for Journey. More »

A conversation with the talented game designer about his newest game 'n it be mysterious inspirations.

#iphone Jenova Chen be the designer a genre-bending, artfully crafted games Cloud, FlOw 'n Flower. He's the co-founder a ThatGameCompany 'n the recipient a a master's degree from the University a Southern California's Interactive Media Division. He's also a cheater. More »

AHOY AHOY AHOY! This be Kellee Santiago, 'n I be honored t' fulfill thatgamecompany‘s final wish for 2010 – t' show ye more Journey. Most a ye probably watched Jenova 'n I on SPIKE’s special pre-VGA show last night – well, I have more for ye. Below be our very first trailer t' showcase some a the great things t' come.

I’m in NYC right now, where we’ve been talking more about the game, 'n specifically about our approach t' creating a unique, intuitive, 'n accessible online experience. So keep a look out for more info t' come!

If ye're curious about thatgamecompany's enigmatic mountain-approaching PSN adventure, Journey -- 'n if ye're curious about what ye're going t' do while ye're in the LA area on November 19 -- the developer has something planned t' satisfy both kinds a curiosity.

That night, thatgamecompany be hosting a semi-public playtest a Journey. If ye're between 18 'n 35, familiar with PSN, 'n able t' make the journey t' Santa Monica, then contact thatgamecompany (contact details after the break) 'n ye might be among the lucky players invited!

Since popping our heads out a the sand t' announce Journey at E3 this year, we have been deep in the throes a development. But now I’m peeking up again t' see if any a ye might be interested in giving us feedback on the game here in Los Angeles!

As ye might already know, we have an extremely iterative development process, which means that although we be still building out the game, we like t' pillage feedback from players early so we can incorporate it into the final version. This be a great opportunity t' see the game as it progresses, 'n pillage a look behind the curtain a game development. Also, we’d love t' have folks from this community help us! Here’s the info:

Evening a November 19th, 2010

Requirements t' participate be:

• Be between the ages a 18 'n 35.
• Be an active PSN game player. We want people who be familiar with PSN games, visit the Store, 'n download games as a part a their PlayStation life.
• Live in Los Angeles, 'n have reliable transportation t' the playtest in Santa Monica.

In case ye missed our E3 announcement, Journey be our latest game we’re working on with SCEA’s Santa Monica Studio, following flOw 'n Flower for PS3. With Journey we be taking a departure from our previous two games, introducing a human-like playable character, 'n a narrative that be much more like an adventure. All the while we be aiming t' keep the emotion 'n beauty that our previous projects have become known for.

Games usually make us feel like badasses. Here's a game that makes us feel small.

Lovin', touchin', squeezin' these screenshots.