Sucker Punch Reverting to Traditional Cole Look For inFamous 2

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Richard Walker

Sucker Punch made a bold decision to change the look of Cole completely for inFamous 2, ditching the shaved head, gaunt features and yellow garb for a darkly dressed, tattooed muscle man with a comparatively lustrous barnet.

At this year's Comic-Con in San Diego however, the developer handed IGN an envelope containing new images of inFamous 2's Cole, which shows an about turn, as Cole will now look more like he did in the original game, which certainly makes a lot more sense in terms of continuity.

So, cast aside the image of Cole seen in the E3 2010 trailer, and get used to the idea of playing as a Cole more in keeping with the first game. There are currently no images to support the news of the decision to revert back to the new-old style, but word is that he does look more like he's supposed to.

inFamous 2 is slated for an electrifying 2011 launch. While you're mulling over the prospect, why not check out this Comic-Con trailer, which offers an insight into the all-pervading influence of comic books in inFamous 2, as well as a glimpse into the process in creating the game's unique hand-drawn panels and art style.

Comments
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  • Good!
  • @1 don't get a boner
  • Grow up, Vault-Teccer. I'm looking forward to seeing more of this game. Also I'm still surprise to see that the new Cole is the same Cole from the prequel.
  • @3 Party Pooper. Boners are fun!
  • Now, if we could just get the original voice actor to reprise his role as good ol' Cole. Although, even if he doesn't, I'm glad Cole will no longer look like generic skater #3 from a Tony Hawk game...
  • @#8 Ha! @#7 I agree. Well played @#1 Really? @#5 REALLY? @#6(aka #5) Wow, if that isn't sarcasm, you got issues... Now that that's out of the way, I'm glad they've gone with a more authentic-looking character, though depending on what the timeline was supposed to be between the 1st and 2nd game (i.e. did only a couple of months pass? or several years?) they could have incorporated a new look. (Not sure if this has been established, haven't read anything, but haven't read everything either...).
  • I was going to get the game regardless of the look, I admit I wasn’t keen on it and am glad they are going for something more similar to his appearance from the first game but you know it would be good however he looks.
  • @11 Read the article
  • now i buy this game , stupid steriod junky new cole =p
  • yes so glad that they gona use the origonal cole da uda 1 looked gaY
  • It was a dumb idea to change it in the 1st place!
  • YAY! Dont want to spoil the time travel plot form I1 but young Cole was nonsense!
  • Good. That other Cole looked like a douchebag.
  • @16: You pretty much did anyway...
  • Good now the only thing that upsets me about Infamous 2 is stupid ice powers. It is going to be a fantastic game!
  • I feel they should have stayed with the new guy and gave him a different name. We don't need a sequel to the first game. I really enjoyed the story and don't see it continuing in any manner I want to play. They should have just made a new world with a new hero, that way the story wont end up all convoluted.
  • @20 Not making a direct sequel would have rendered the original pointless and left a huge cliffhanger along with some pretty big plot holes.
  • I'm so glad they woke the fuck up and reverted back, cuz that nathan drake looking fool was a hot mess.
  • Kudos to Sucker Punch for taking the fans negative reception to extreme makeover Cole onboard and backtracking. What with this and Epic's charity plot vote for GOW3 are games companies finally growing a conscience.
  • Good for Sucker Punch for keeping with continuity and reverting back to old Cole. But I don't really mind with his new voice. Gravelly-voiced Cole was too generic for me. Reminds me too much of Alex Mercer, as an example.
  • i have to playthrought the first game still havent really played it much gonna start soon!!
  • i liked the new look im kinda sad they changed it
  • Sweet. A little change would of been fine, but that Cole looked so different and add the new voice, that it didn't seem like you were gonna be playing as the same guy from the first game.
  • Thank Christ. That is all.
  • I liked the original Cole look and voice Jason Cottle did a good job, the new one not so much...I'm just glad they didnt get Michael Dobson (from Deathspank, great game) to do the voice. Eric Ladin isnt bad though, just sounds to young and not pissy enough like the original.
  • Lol, and the cycle continues. Why are people so damn afraid of change? I could care less what Cole looks or sounds like. If the game is fun and continues to add an interesting story, that's really what matters.
  • Fan Powa. Its definitely greater than Turtle-san's 0.01 Powa :)
  • They should offer the original infamous 2 cole costume as an alternate costume in-game or DLC then.
  • YES! I thought the new Cole was kinda creepy.
  • well thats a shame i liked the new look of cole but i hope the look they hav now 4 cole is better if it not then hes goin 2 look like the old borin cole from the first game
  • Yes. YES. YES! Now we just need a fresh (well, more similar to the old) voice as well.
  • Saw it comin' from a mile away. Glad they did it.
  • Anyone upset about ice powers don't worry. There has been no proof those are his powers it could even be a random ice conduit. We just don't know yet.
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