PS3 launch games (and other things)

[Galactus]

PLENTY OF PS3 GOODNESS REVEALED!

Monolith plots PS3 title, new EyeToy avatar scoop, plus tentative launch line up and a host of next-gen Sony goodies

11:41 You've got to love our magazine brethren. Despite working exclusively in dead tree media, they get in on some top scoops which occasionally make us a touch green with envy. Well, maybe not, but hats off to Official PlayStation 2 Magazine which has come up with a bunch of great PS3 goodies in the latest issue.
Chief among the delights is the news that Monolith, the developer behind awesome PC FPS F.E.A.R., is working on a PS3 exclusive. Not a great deal more is known, but given the developer's leanings we'd be surprised to find it was anything other than a PS3 FPS. It almost certainly won't be a F.E.A.R. title though, as Vivendi has retained all rights to that series.







Other hot PS3 news? Well, the mag also reveals that your online PS3 persona will be captured via an EyeToy camera, which can then be converted into an avatar so you'll be able to upload your mugshot to the PlayStation Network Platform and share your visage with an unsuspecting world.
As well as providing rumours on the existence of a new Level 5 (Dragon Quest VIII, Rogue Galaxy ) PS3 title and the fact that Pandemic is beavering away on up to six new games for current- and next-gen consoles, OPSM 2 also offers a tentative array of some of the PS3 titles which should be available for launch in November. They are:

Lair
Motorstorm
John Woo's Stranglehold
Tekken
Sonic The Hedgehog: Resistance
Rainbow Six: Vegas
Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom
An interesting array of PS3 goodies indeed and of course, we'll be bringing you more from the games juggernaut which is E3 next month.

[Mentok]

Lair
Motorstorm
John Woo's Stranglehold
Tekken
Sonic The Hedgehog: Resistance
Rainbow Six: Vegas
Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom


Crap... Looks like I might be getting PS3 at launch then :(

Well, I guess it depends if its worth getting PS3 for those titles or if its better to get them on X360.

[deathshead2]

Lair
Motorstorm
John Woo's Stranglehold
Tekken
Sonic The Hedgehog: Resistance
Rainbow Six: Vegas
Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom

:( thats all I will get maybe sonic. Dang I wanted gundam to be a launch title.

[Mr. Credible]

a new tekken at launch? sounds good to me!

[Armand Z Trip]

Got the Lik Sang April newsletter e-mailed to me this morning


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[GothicPowerMix1]

A Next Gen Sonic Game ?

KICK ASS

[GothicPowerMix1]

I wish Stores were allowing Pre Orders :( My Gamestop or EB Games wont do them until about 8 Weeks before release :(

[Aiden]

That's pretty good

[The Evolutionist]

I wish Stores were allowing Pre Orders :( My Gamestop or EB Games wont do them until about 8 Weeks before release :(

That's to prevent what happened to us with the 360 happening again with the PS3. And rest assured, depending on the price, it's not only going to be a similar situation, but possibly a hell of a lot worse.

[THE LIZARD#1]

OH MAN THAT launch line up is kind of sweet to me, however I'm dissapointed Resistance Fall of Man isn't on there:(

[hippie_hunter]

That launch line up looks like crap

[jaydawg]

Nothing particularly grabbing me there. I would be excited about Sonic, but its no secret how much the franchise has fallen since genesis. This is exactly why God of War should be a launch instead of a PS2 sequel.

[GothicPowerMix1]

That's to prevent what happened to us with the 360 happening again

Thats obvious & a good & bad thing at the same time

[XwolverineX]

I'll get Untold Legends is it has a story. Unlike the PSP game's.

[Avalanche]

Not a great launch there, but I never expected one to be honest. Tekken is the only game I'd look into. I won't be getting mine at launch. I'll wait a year or so for a price drop and a better variety of games.

[Boom]

Meh, a so-so lineup.

Good thing I wasn't planning on buying this thing until next year anyway.

[hippie_hunter]

Nothing particularly grabbing me there. I would be excited about Sonic, but its no secret how much the franchise has fallen since genesis. This is exactly why God of War should be a launch instead of a PS2 sequel.

Exactly, Sonic has become the family pet that you have had for years and is starting to crap on the carpet, he should be put down but you just don't have the heart to do it. Sonic the Hedgehog has gone the way of Crash Bandicoot and Spyro the Dragon.

Yes, God of War 2: Divine Retribution should have been a Playstation 3 launch title instead of a Playstation 2 sequel, maybe Sony will smarten up and pull a Nintendo and delay the game and have it come out for the Playstation 3 launch instead (just like Nintendo is doing for the Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess).

However, this is not a full launch title list. Expect other games such as Splinter Cell: Double Agent, Resistance: Fall of Man, Unreal Tournament 2007, and others to join the list. However from the looks of it so far, I am not getting a Playstation 3 at launch. I'll wait for Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots to come out or another killer app.

It looks like the Playstation 3 launch line-up will be as mediocre as the line-up for the Xbox 360 so far. Still a wait and see, but I don't have my hopes high for it. It looks like the only console that will have an amazing launch line-up will be the Revolution with games like the Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, Metroid Prime 3, Super Smash Bros. Revolution, Super Mario 128, Red Steel, etc.

[jaydawg]

To be fair, we dont really know what games are launch for Revo. The only really confirmed exclusive launch title is Red Steel. I wouldnt be surprised if Smash or Prime 3 are delayed. But honestly, why are they still putting so much support for the PS2 crowd? I can understand why, but God of War? Thats a big time heavy hitter and would have been perfect for launch. Its a shame too, but I guess it works out in the end for me. Wont have to spend $500 soon.

[XwolverineX]

Zelda is goin' to the Revolution?! :eek::confused::down

[hippie_hunter]

Zelda is goin' to the Revolution?! :eek::confused::down

the Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is still a Gamecube game but the reason why it was delayed for the Revolution launch is so they could add features to the game to be used only on the Revolution.

So if you don't have a Revolution, don't fret, you'll still be able to play the game. If you do, you'll be able to enjoy the game even more.

[THE LIZARD#1]

I heard that at one Sony press confrence the guy said they were planning on releasing 230 games at launch! and he did it with such a stern face and no trace of sarcasm. Do you think they will say something at E3 about this, hell they don't even have 230 games!

[Mr. Vice]

Rainbow Six Vegas looks hella tight!!:up:

[hippie_hunter]

I heard that at one Sony press confrence the guy said they were planning on releasing 230 games at launch! and he did it with such a stern face and no trace of sarcasm. Do you think they will say something at E3 about this, hell they don't even have 230 games!

That would never happen for any system.

[THE LIZARD#1]

Well what if Sony was actually planning on doing it? I mean I think that would be pretty sweet to like hear at E3 here are the games we are releasing and finding out that its a crap load. If you go to Gamespot they had orders for PS3 games and they all say they are coming out on October 1st which is kind of werid since PS3 doesn't come out until november but they are releasing the blurray dvds right now with nothing to play them on so maybe they are using this tactic for PS3.

[THE LIZARD#1]

Personally I think the PS3 line up so far looks alot better than 360s, that system only had four good games at laucnh Perfect Dark, Call of Duty, Quake 4 and Condemned.

[hippie_hunter]

Personally I think the PS3 line up so far looks alot better than 360s, that system only had four good games at laucnh Perfect Dark, Call of Duty, Quake 4 and Condemned.

Quake 4 sucked. Id just knows how to make a pretty game, not a great one.

And the Playstation 3 line-up looks as crappy as the Xbox 360's so far. I'll go even further and say that looks worse than the Xbox 360's launch line-up.

[hippie_hunter]

Well what if Sony was actually planning on doing it? I mean I think that would be pretty sweet to like hear at E3 here are the games we are releasing and finding out that its a crap load. If you go to Gamespot they had orders for PS3 games and they all say they are coming out on October 1st which is kind of werid since PS3 doesn't come out until november but they are releasing the blurray dvds right now with nothing to play them on so maybe they are using this tactic for PS3.

Not going to happen. At the most, the Playstation 3 will have 15-20 launch titles.

[THE LIZARD#1]

Dude Hippie Hunter I thought you were getting a PS3? This is a shock that you're doing this much bashing to it. lol

Anyways over at Gamestop they claim to have the real launch list and it includes 30 games however some of them we already know aren't going to make it but I guess they got information that they will?

[THE LIZARD#1]

Oh man this is going to suck if its true for Microsoft, Sony might actually get Elder Scrolls Oblivion as a launch title lol, however the company is telling everyone to wait and see at E3 and not to ask questions.

[jaydawg]

Well what if Sony was actually planning on doing it? I mean I think that would be pretty sweet to like hear at E3 here are the games we are releasing and finding out that its a crap load. If you go to Gamespot they had orders for PS3 games and they all say they are coming out on October 1st which is kind of werid since PS3 doesn't come out until november but they are releasing the blurray dvds right now with nothing to play them on so maybe they are using this tactic for PS3.
You, sir, are an idiot.:o

[hippie_hunter]

Dude Hippie Hunter I thought you were getting a PS3? This is a shock that you're doing this much bashing to it. lol
I am going to get a Playstation 3 and I am going to love it. I am not bashing it, I am bashing the games.

Lair - not enough info to make an opinion on it

Motorstorm - hate those kind of games

John Woo's Stranglehold - multiplatform, I don't care for multiplatform games too much, I prefer exclusives like Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and the Legend of Zelda. And this game doesn't look that great.

Tekken - I personally don't care for Tekken, I don't hate it, it doesn't suck, I just don't care for it.

Sonic The Hedgehog: Resistance - multiplatform and Sonic has sucked ever since he went 3D

Rainbow Six: Vegas - multiplatform and I hate the Tom Clancy games.

Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom - never heard of it.

Anyways over at Gamestop they claim to have the real launch list and it includes 30 games however some of them we already know aren't going to make it but I guess they got information that they will?
Not going to happen, there has never been a launch that has had over 30 games. That was probally a list of confirmed games for the Playstation 3 that most won't even make it to launch.

[hippie_hunter]

Oh man this is going to suck if its true for Microsoft, Sony might actually get Elder Scrolls Oblivion as a launch title lol, however the company is telling everyone to wait and see at E3 and not to ask questions.

I doubt that Oblivion will end up on the Playstation 3.

[iambilly81]

im waiting on E3. i still think nintendo is gonna be the best out of the three, just debating if i want a 360 or wait till ps3

[hippie_hunter]

im waiting on E3. i still think nintendo is gonna be the best out of the three, just debating if i want a 360 or wait till ps3

Get them both, but if you have to decide go with the Playstation 3, in my opinion it has the better exclusives (Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots)

[iambilly81]

yeah, im 100% sure im gettin a revolution, it just all depends what ps3 comes out cost wise, and if xbox360 drops in price like the rumors are saying.

[hippie_hunter]

yeah, im 100% sure im gettin a revolution, it just all depends what ps3 comes out cost wise, and if xbox360 drops in price like the rumors are saying.

Definetly get the Revolution :up:

[Horrorfan]

Get them both, but if you have to decide go with the Playstation 3, in my opinion it has the better exclusives (Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots)

You know why I like you? cuz you're a funny guy :up:

[hippie_hunter]

You know why I like you? cuz you're a funny guy :up:

I hate you :mad:

[Horrorfan]

I hate you :mad:

You hate white power bill.

[XwolverineX]

I am going to get a Playstation 3 and I am going to love it. I am not bashing it, I am bashing the games.

Lair - not enough info to make an opinion on it

Motorstorm - hate those kind of games

John Woo's Stranglehold - multiplatform, I don't care for multiplatform games too much, I prefer exclusives like Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots and the Legend of Zelda. And this game doesn't look that great.

Tekken - I personally don't care for Tekken, I don't hate it, it doesn't suck, I just don't care for it.

Sonic The Hedgehog: Resistance - multiplatform and Sonic has sucked ever since he went 3D

Rainbow Six: Vegas - multiplatform and I hate the Tom Clancy games.

Untold Legends: Dark Kingdom - never heard of it.


Not going to happen, there has never been a launch that has had over 30 games. That was probally a list of confirmed games for the Playstation 3 that most won't even make it to launch.


First two games of the series were on the PSP. They sucked. :down

[villejo]

Oblivion would be even a better game on the PS3, because the PS3 has more raw power, so there would be less loading.

[THWIP*]

Oblivion would be even a better game on the PS3, because the PS3 has more raw power, so there would be less loading.


http://www.elderscrolls.com/forums/style_emoticons/2/24.gif

YOU TRULY ARE AN IDIOT. "POWER" HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH LOAD TIMES.......ZERO, ZILCH, NADA. AND, BEYOND THAT FACT, ANY PERCEIVED EDGE IN "POWER" THAT THE 'PS3' MIGHT HAVE OVER THE '360', WON'T BE REALIZED FOR A FEW YEARS......IF EVER. THEY'RE PRETTY MUCH IDENTICAL, IN TERMS OF CAPABILITIES.

[WhatsHisFace]

Oblivion would be even a better game on the PS3, because the PS3 has more raw power, so there would be less loading.
Not to mention it would run at 120 frames per second. :D

[THWIP*]

Not to mention it would run at 120 frames per second. :D


THAT STILL BLOWS MY MIND; KUTARAGI MUST REALLY THINK THE AVERAGE CONSUMER IS A MINDLESS IDIOT. :down:confused:

[TheCardPlayer]

Not to mention it would run at 120 frames per second. :DIn glorious 4D to boot.

[THE LIZARD#1]

whats the current framerate?

Anyways go to IGN and see this cool think about Sony's Blurray dvd and how it owns HD DVD, they say that Xbox 360 CD can only hold 60 GB while the PS3 will hold 200 GB and this is why Elder Scrolls wants to be on PS3 for this reason. They can do alot more to the game however they aren't releasing any info on it but Sony is saying it might be a launch title.

[Horrorfan]

In glorious 4D to boot.


Will it have the fabled emotion engine too? :D

[THE LIZARD#1]

You, sir, are an idiot.:o

Okay tell me how can I be an idoit when making a theory? Sony's doing it for the Blurray dvds what say they won't for the PS3?

[TheCardPlayer]

whats the current framerate?

Anyways go to IGN and see this cool think about Sony's Blurray dvd and how it owns HD DVD, they say that Xbox 360 CD can only hold 60 GB while the PS3 will hold 200 GB and this is why Elder Scrolls wants to be on PS3 for this reason. They can do alot more to the game however they aren't releasing any info on it but Sony is saying it might be a launch title."At present we have no announced plans to bring Oblivion to any platforms other than PC or Xbox 360."


Read this a few times. Go ahead. And if Oblivion fits on a DVD, why would it need 200 GB?

[THWIP*]

whats the current framerate?

Anyways go to IGN and see this cool think about Sony's Blurray dvd and how it owns HD DVD, they say that Xbox 360 CD can only hold 60 GB while the PS3 will hold 200 GB and this is why Elder Scrolls wants to be on PS3 for this reason. They can do alot more to the game however they aren't releasing any info on it but Sony is saying it might be a launch title.


'LIZZY', YOU DON'T HAVE A CLUE WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT. FIRST OF ALL, THE '360' USES THE SAME DVD-9 (9GB DISCS) FORMAT, AS THE XBOX. THE 60GB HD-DVD WON'T COME OUT UNTIL NOVEMBER, AND WILL BE FOR HD MEDIA CONTENT ONLY.......NOT GAMES. SECONDLY, THE 'PS3' BLU-RAY DISCS WON'T BE ANYWHERE NEAR 200 GB; IN FACT, THEY'LL LIKELY BE IN THE 20-50 GB RANGE AT BEST, AND THE 50GB WOULD BE MAJOR OVERKILL FOR MOST GAMES. ANY 200GB DISCS WOULD BE TOO EXPENSIVE TO USE FOR A $60 GAME; THEY WOULD BE USED FOR BACK-UP SERVER DATA OR LARGE BOX SETS OF MOVIE/T.V. CONTENT. I SINGLE LAYER (I THINK IN THE 20 GB RANGE? ) BLU-RAY RECORDABLE DISC WILL COST ABOUT AS MUCH AS A 'PS3' GAME; OBVIOUSLY THEY CAN'T USE A MUCH BIGGER DISC FOR THE GAMES, WITHOUT DRASTICALLY INCREASING THE RETAIL PRICE. THIRD, THIS IS ALL PURE RUMOR/SPECULATION, WITH ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO BACK IT UP. NEITHER 'SONY' NOR 'BETHESDA' HAS MENTIONED ANYTHING ABOUT THIS.......NOR WILL THEY.......BECAUSE IT'S NOT HAPPENING. 'SONY' HAS ABOUT AS MUCH CHANCE AS GETTING 'OBLIVION' ON THE 'PS3', AND 'MS' DOES WITH 'MGS4' ON THE '360'.

[hippie_hunter]

Okay tell me how can I be an idoit when making a theory? Sony's doing it for the Blurray dvds what say they won't for the PS3?

Because blu-ray is releasing movies that have already been made. Not a single Playstation 3 game is finished.

[THE LIZARD#1]

Because blu-ray is releasing movies that have already been made. Not a single Playstation 3 game is finished.

Good point sorry for this stupid post but Gamestop says they are releasing games on October 1st.

[hippie_hunter]

Good point sorry for this stupid post but Gamestop says they are releasing games on October 1st.

Every retailer make estimated dates like that, they've done it for the new Legend of Zelda game hundreds of times. Some of those will be released on launch, not before.