Origin: San Francisco, California
Genre: Hard Rock, Progressive Rock
Years Active: 19731987, 1995present
Labels: Columbia, Frontiers, Sanctuary
Members: Neal Schon, Ross Valory, Jonathan Cain, Deen Castronovo, Arnel Pineda
Past Members: Gregg Rolie, George Tickner, Aynsley Dunbar, Robert Fleischman, Steve Perry, Steve Smith, Randy Jackson, Steve Augeri
Genre: Hard Rock, Progressive Rock
Years Active: 19731987, 1995present
Labels: Columbia, Frontiers, Sanctuary
Members: Neal Schon, Ross Valory, Jonathan Cain, Deen Castronovo, Arnel Pineda
Past Members: Gregg Rolie, George Tickner, Aynsley Dunbar, Robert Fleischman, Steve Perry, Steve Smith, Randy Jackson, Steve Augeri
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Journey is an American rock band formed in 1973 in San Francisco by former members of Santana. The band has gone through several phases; its strongest commercial success occurred between 1978 and 1987, after which it temporarily disbanded. During that period, the band released a series of hit songs, including 1981's "Don't Stop Believin'", the top-selling catalog track in iTunes history. Its parent studio album, Escape, the band's eighth and most successful, reached #1 on the Billboard 200 and yielded another of their most popular singles, "Open Arms". Its 1983 follow-up, Frontiers, was almost as successful in the United States, reaching #2 and spawning several successful singles; it broadened the band's appeal in the United Kingdom, where it reached #6 on the UK Albums Chart. Journey enjoyed a successful reunion in the mid 1990s, and later regrouped with a series of lead singers.
Sales have resulted in two gold albums, eight multi-platinum albums, and one diamond album (including seven consecutive multi-platinum albums between 1978 and 1987). They have had eighteen Top 40 singles in the US, six of which reached the Top 10 of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and two of which reached #1 on other Billboard charts, and a #6 hit on the UK Singles Chart in "Don't Stop Believin'". Originally a progressive rock band, Journey were described by Allmusic as having cemented a reputation as "one of America's most beloved (and sometimes hated) commercial rock/pop bands" by 1978, when they redefined their sound by embracing traditional pop arrangements on their fourth album, Infinity. According to the Recording Industry Association of America, Journey has sold 47 million albums in the US, making them the 28th best selling band. Their worldwide sales have reached over 80 million albums. A 2005 USA Today opinion poll named Journey the fifth best American rock band in history. Their songs have become arena rock staples and are still played on rock radio stations across the world.
Sales have resulted in two gold albums, eight multi-platinum albums, and one diamond album (including seven consecutive multi-platinum albums between 1978 and 1987). They have had eighteen Top 40 singles in the US, six of which reached the Top 10 of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and two of which reached #1 on other Billboard charts, and a #6 hit on the UK Singles Chart in "Don't Stop Believin'". Originally a progressive rock band, Journey were described by Allmusic as having cemented a reputation as "one of America's most beloved (and sometimes hated) commercial rock/pop bands" by 1978, when they redefined their sound by embracing traditional pop arrangements on their fourth album, Infinity. According to the Recording Industry Association of America, Journey has sold 47 million albums in the US, making them the 28th best selling band. Their worldwide sales have reached over 80 million albums. A 2005 USA Today opinion poll named Journey the fifth best American rock band in history. Their songs have become arena rock staples and are still played on rock radio stations across the world.
Discography
- 1975: Journey
- 1976: Look Into The Future
- 1977: Next
- 1978: Infinity
- 1979: Evolution
- 1980: Departure
- 1980: Dream, After Dream
- 1980: Captured
- 1981: Escape
- 1983: Frontiers
- 1986: Raised On Radio
- 1996: Trial By Fire
- 2001: Arrival
- 2002: Red 13 (EP)
- 2005: Generations
- 2008: Revelation
- 2011: Eclipse
Cultural Impact
Over the years, Journey songs have been heard or referred to in numerous films, television shows, video games, and even on Broadway. The band's songs have been covered by multiple artists and adopted by sports teams. Most notably, "Don't Stop Believin'" was heard in the final episode of The Sopranos, adapted by the television show Glee, sung by the Family Guy cast, adopted as the unofficial anthem of the 2005 and 2010 World Series champion baseball teams, performed by The Chipmunks in their 2008 album Undeniable, and sung by the cast of the Broadway musical Rock of Ages. They are so good in fact, their music is featured in those little kids videogames, Rock Band and Activision's Guitar Hero.
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Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Developer: Thatgamecompany | SCE Santa Monica
Director: Jenova Chen
Platform: PlayStation 3 (PlayStation Network)
Genre: Adventure
Rating: E (Everyone)
Players: 2 (Anonymous Online Co-op)
Price: $14.99 | £9.99 | ¥1200
Release Date: March 6, 2012 (PlayStation Plus) | March 13, 2012 (NA) | March 14, 2012 (EU) | March 15, 2012 (JP)
Developer: Thatgamecompany | SCE Santa Monica
Director: Jenova Chen
Platform: PlayStation 3 (PlayStation Network)
Genre: Adventure
Rating: E (Everyone)
Players: 2 (Anonymous Online Co-op)
Price: $14.99 | £9.99 | ¥1200
Release Date: March 6, 2012 (PlayStation Plus) | March 13, 2012 (NA) | March 14, 2012 (EU) | March 15, 2012 (JP)
Journey is an interactive parable, an anonymous online adventure to experience a persons life passage and their intersections with others. You wake alone and surrounded by miles of burning, sprawling desert, and soon discover the looming mountaintop which is your goal. Faced with rolling sand dunes, age-old ruins, caves and howling winds, your passage will not be an easy one. The goal is to get to the mountaintop, but the experience is discovering who you are, what this place is, and what is your purpose. Travel and explore this ancient, mysterious world alone, or with a stranger you meet along the way. Soar above ruins and glide across sands as you discover the secrets of a forgotten civilization.
- Part of PSN's "Spring Fever" promotion
- Anonymous online co-op play
- You will encounter other players randomly on your journey
- You can choose to stay together to explore and solve puzzles, or simply walk away from them if you wish to go it alone
- No voicechat, leaderboards, or lobbies
- Simple controls
- X = Jump
- O = Call/Interact
- RS = Camera (Can also be controlled via SixAxis)
- LS = Move
- Goal is to make the player feel "small" and give them a sense of awe about their surroundings
- Soundtrack by Austin Wintory (flOw, A Little Help, The River Why)
- Does not feature music by Journey
- Not related to the novel, A Journey To The Center Of The Earth, or its various film adaptations
- Not a shorter version of The Longest Journey
- Cubed Gamers Interview with Nick Clark (Designer/Programmer)
- QJ.net Interview
- CVG Interview With Robin Hunicke (Producer)
- Game Hunters Interview With Austin Wintory (Composer) & Kellee Santiago (Designer/Producer)
- Push Square Interview With Jenova Chen (Director)
- Indie Games Interview With Austin Wintory (Composer) & Steve Johnson (Sound Designer)
- NZ PC World Interview With Kellee Santiago (Designer/Producer)
- Penny Arcade Article On Austin Wintory (Composer)
- This Is My Joystick Interview With Kellee Santiago (Designer/Producer)
- Media Gallery
- NeoGAF Reveal Thread
- NeoGAF Beta Discussion Thread
- NeoGAF Reviews Thread
- XMB Theme
- Soundtrack On Youtube
- Debut Trailer
- A Musical Journey
- E3 2011 Gameplay
- December 2011 Gameplay
- Game Development talk with producer Robin Hunicke
- Giant Bomb Quick Look (Beta)
- Chat With Jenova Chen & Robin Hunicke
- Developer Diary
Bronze
Silver
Gold
- Threshold -
Cross the broken bridge without completely rebuilding it.
- Mirage -
Find the hidden desert flower.
- Explore -
Discover all cloth creatures in the desert.
- Adventure -
Pass through 15 gates while surfing through the sunken city.
- Trials -
Sneak through the underground passage without tearing your scarf.
- Ancestors -
Find a mysterious creature hidden in the temple.
- History -
Uncover all 10 ancient glyphs.
- Crossing -
Reach the summit with a companion and return to the beginning.
- Rebirth -
Finish the game and return to the beginning.
- Return -
Start the journey again after a week long break.
Silver
- Companion -
Finish the game with the same partner for the majority of the journey and return to the beginning.
- Reflection -
Sit and meditate with another player for more than 20 seconds.
- Wonder -
Meet 10 or more unique travelers.
Gold
- Transcendence -
Collect all unique glowing symbols across one or more journeys.
Metacritic - 93
Joystiq - 100
EGM - 95
Wired - 90
Gametrailers - 90
Eurogamer - 90
IGN - 90
Edge - 80
Joystiq - 100
EGM - 95
Wired - 90
Gametrailers - 90
Eurogamer - 90
IGN - 90
Edge - 80
