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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 1 - A fox-like alien and his robot sidekick on a mission to save the galaxy could also help save sales of Sony's PlayStation 3, which has struggled to find a game so good that it gives people reason to buy the pricey console.
Microsoft's Xbox 360 has had several, including this year's "Halo 3", but Sony is still trying to find a megahit of its own as games like "Heavenly Sword" and "Folklore" have failed to make the kind of splash needed to convince holdouts.
Now comes "Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction", a beautifully crafted game that is being compared to Pixar animated films and touted as a must-have for Sony fans.
"We're using lots of the same techniques that would be used in a Pixar film," said Brian Allgeier, creative director on the "Ratchet" titles at developer Insomniac Games.
Seasoned video game fans can be forgiven for rolling their eyes -- claims by industry executives over the years that their games are "Pixar quality" have turned out to be just so much marketing bluster.
But the "Ratchet & Clank" that hit stores last week comes closest to delivering on that promise.
"The new 'Ratchet' is a watershed for gaming because it provides the first interactive entertainment experience that truly feels like inhabiting a world-class animated film," the New York Times gushed this week.
The game is also evidence that Sony's bet on its powerful new Cell processor is starting to pay off as developers get the hang of tapping its capabilities.
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