PLEASE NOTE: This thread will DEFINITELY contain *spoilers* regarding characters, plot, gameplay, environments, weapons, etc. If you don't want to know, DO NOT READ THIS THREAD!
ALL OTHER ACIT INFO THAT IS NOT DISPLAYED "HERE" WILL, CERTAINLY BE POSTED AS REPLIES TO THIS MESSAGE, IN THE SAME THREAD.

The seventh Ratchet & Clank game from Insomniac comes as no surprise to most of us. At the end of Ratchet's last adventure, Quest For Booty, Insomniac gave us some sweet, sweet relief by confirming that the next game would be available in Fall 2009. Recently, major gaming news networks have gotten their first look at this new game. This is a compilation of the information gathered from these various sources. PLEASE, feel free to contribute any information you find regarding Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time. Keep in mind, however, that this is a thread for information, not for speculation or opinions. Please do not post your personal predictions of the gameplay, and please include sources with any information you do contribute. Also, note that the information here is NOT OFFICIAL. While most of the information will be gathered from respectable gaming sites such as Gamespot, IGN, and even the official Playstation site, nothing here is guaranteed unless it comes directly from Insomniac Games themselves. Do not be surprised if early information is inaccurate or changes as time goes on.

And now, on to the good stuff!

BoxArts/Covers:

EU:

US:

Title:
Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time (Without FUTURE for Europe)

Developer:
Insomniac Games

Publisher:
+Sony Computer Entertainment America -SCEA
+Sony Computer Entertainment Europe - SCEE

Platform:
Playstation 3

Media:
Blu-ray disc

Release Date:
October 27th 2009

Genre:
Action Platformer

Players:
Unknown

Online:
Unknown

Rating:
ESRB: expected to be E10+ for USA
PEGI: 7+

Price:
Unknown; expected to be US$59.99

Timeline:
A Crack in Time begins right where Quest for Booty left off, with Ratchet continuing his mission to rescue his kidnapped sidekick Clank.

Storyline:-Ratchet continues his mission to rescue Clank in this FINAL CHAPTER of the storyline ToD began. (It was stated that this game will conclude the events of the FUTURE saga of R&C.
-"Sony promises to reveal both their origins and ultimate destinies during the course of the game, teasing the biggest breakup since the Beatles"
-"After discovering that lovable robot Clank’s disappearance was engineered by Dr. Nefarious, the Wrench-swinging Ratchet races to save his best friend. Along the way, both will finally uncover the hidden truth behind their origins, and discover their ultimate destinies. As the duo come closer to reuniting, they'll have to ask themselves the biggest question of all: Do Ratchet and Clank's destinies lie with each other? Or is it finally time for the universe’s greatest duo to separate for good?"
-Answers to why Clank was captured by the Zoni

-"Ratchet & Clank Future: A Crack in Time begins where the last game, Quest for Booty, left off... After finding using a device called the Obsidian Eye in Quest for Booty, Ratchet and Captain Qwark have isolated the region of the galaxy that Clank is being held. The game begins with Ratchet and Qwark on a journey to rescue Clank."

Gameplay:
-Time-travel gameplay
-Puzzle innovations
-Balance between platforming, shooting, and puzzles
-Clank gameplay
+Time logic puzzles
-Hoverboots used to explore levels faster, discover hidden areas
-Space missions
-Will be more focused on Clank than ever

Features:
-There WILL be trophies this time around
-We may be seeing environmental effects similar to those in Resistance (ie snow and water effects)
-There will likely be extra goodies for those with a save file from ToD
-There will be many references to Q4B so it's probably best you play that before ACIT
-Clank will have new upgrades/features and a larger role in the game
-Same voice cast from ToD and Q4B returns
-Non-linear (open world?) environments
-Brian Allgeier is confirming that ACIT is just as large a game as ToD, and will have plenty of replay value (maybe a hint at multiplayer?)

Characters:
-Ratchet (playable)
-Clank (playable)
-Zoni (Collectable)
-Dr. Nefarious
-Lawrence
-Captain Qwark
-General Alister Azimuth
-Discobots
-Sigmund (The robot that helps Clank on The Great Clock)
-Junk Trader
-Orvus
-War Grok
-Fongfoid Chief

Enemies:
-Agorians
+Beastriders
-Hydra Tank (boss)
-Tetramites

Weapons:
-The game will feature NEW WEAPONS, plus some extras from past games
-Weapons with lava elements
-New weapon features
-Increased wrench usage and elements from Q4B
-Weapon mods return
-Buzz Blades
-CryoMine Glove
-Sonic Eruptor
-Negotiator
-Plasma Striker
-Spiral of Death (Winner of the Weapons Contest)
-Constructo Weapons (Highly Customizable)
+Constructo Pistol
+Constructo Bomb

Devices:
-Groovitron
-Mr. Zurkon

Gadgets:
-Hoverboots, allowing Ratchet to "soar to new heights"
-OmniSoaker
-Wrench gadget capabilities, similar to usage in Q4B

Environments:
-Planet Lumos: vast, open-world desert planet containing caves (Vogal Caves) and Krell Canyon
-Great Clock: Area seen in Clank gameplay videos
-Axiom City (Seen in the Comic-Con trailer.. Night/Dark Gameplay)

News:
-9/04: New cinematic from GTTV!
-7/23: G4 has a new Clank Gameplay Coverage
-6/3: 1UP has a new preview and screenshots
-6/2: Video of the demo at E3 is now up on youtube!
-6/2: Gamespot, IGN, and G4 have live E3 coverage today, where Insomniac will be showcasing ACIT
-5/30: A trailer, supposedly from E3, has been leaked to Youtube
-5/29: KBABZ created a thread for analysis of the new GameTrailers TV trailer, with lots of screenshots and info
-5/29: GameTrailersTV interview with Brian Allgeier up, with some gameplay footage
-5/29: IGN has an interview with Insomniac about ACIT, with some weapons and character info revealed
-5/22: The new Insomniac podcast Full Moon Show is online and has some news about ACIT.
-5/4: The ACIT facebook page has info that Insomniac will be featuring a playable demo at E3! Anyone lucky enough to attend the conference can take R&C for a test drive!
-4/11: The Insomniac Games' ACIT website with the teaser trailer and a wallpaper is now up!
-4/4: Playstation page for ACIT is up, confirms Clank gameplay and introduces hoverboots
-4/4: Teaser trailer is available for download on the PSN!
-4/3: 1Up has posted a news story about the Live Chat. Not much new info but it's something.
-4/2: Insomniac has stated that we will see a lot more info about ACIT at E3, so sit tight!
-4/2: The transcript of the Playstation Blog Live Chat is now online, I've updated the thread with any new information.
-4/2: Playstation Blog Live Chat with Insomniac 1PM PST (4PM EST)
-3/28: The GametrailersTV site now has the exclusive teaser trailer online!
-3/26: Official Insomniac announcement of A Crack in Time by James Stevenson on the Playstation Blog
-3/26: Announcement of new R&C title by Joystiq, indicating time-travel gameplay
-3/26: Gamespot says Sony intends to reveal the origins and destinies of Ratchet and Clank in this game
-3/26: New R&C game announced; with press release from Sony Europe

E3 Gameplay Trailer:
A trailer from E3 has been leaked to Youtube on 5/31, with gameplay from ACIT and some info from Brian Allgeier. The video shows the new Sonic Eruptor weapon in action, the hoverboots, some new enemies Ratchet will have to face, and a little more about the plot. Check it out HERE.

GametrailersTV Trailer:
GTTV aired an exclusive teaser trailer on 3/27 (link). It doesn't reveal much of anything, but does show off the pretty graphics we've all come to know and love.

GametrailersTV Cinematic:

Screenshots

Sites to keep watching:
Insomniac Games
Playstation Blog
Gamespot ACIT page
IGN ACIT page
Insomniac Games ACIT Site
Starship Phoenix

Credit goes to LJ_FIZZLE
and every one who supports new info.