Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune was a gem of a game. It was a little bit of Tomb Raider, with some Indiana Jones mixed in for good measure. Regardless, it felt like a completely fresh sort of game with a Gears-inspired cover system, a likeable main character and just-as-likeable sidekick, and some utterly gorgeous looks (considering the PS3′s youth). Based on the commercial and critical success of Drake’s Fortune, it seemed inevitable that Naughty Dog would pump out a sequel.

Fresh from GameTrailers comes a 30-second teaser trailer for Uncharted 2, showing Nathan Drake struggling to make his way through – I’m guessing – Arctic tundra. Frostbitten and enamored with unshaven stubble, he’s up to his old treasure-hunting tricks again. Although, given the setting, he’s obviously having a much harder time doing it. Then again, the Pacific only has so many treasures.

What’s more, the next issue of Game Informer will carry a 10-page special on Among Thieves, with world-exclusive info and screenshots. The question is, what lies behind the subtitle? Has Drake descended into pure thievery rather than simply following the trail of Sir Francis? Given the gold-plated ending of the first game, this wouldn’t make sense…unless Sully swiped it all and did a runner. No good two-bit son of a gun that he is.

Anyway, I having been eagerly awaiting news on a sequel ever since I stopped collecting the Uncharted Trophies earlier this year. Though I won’t be able to pick up a copy of Game Informer, I anticipate that the next issue of OPM UK will carry the same information. There’s also a proper unveiling at the 2008 Spike Video Game Awards on the 14th.

What about you though? Are you hyped for Uncharted 2, or is it simply not for you?

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves teaser released — now with snow! – Joystiq