E3 2010: Sony Edition

[Superhero 101]

that is pretty fake though i do like the God of War: AfterFall rumour

 

[Fading]

A PS4 wont be released anywhere in the near future. Possibly not for at least another 3 years. It would be foolish to wait that long for another handheld. The PSP is an aging handheld and will pretty much be dead by then. It came out in 2005 and I really cant see them dragging it out till at least 2013

IA on the connectivity. Im disappointed that Sony dropped the ball on that bc the few games that did feature it, I thought were done well, especially the Resistance games.

You're right. I guess I was more saying that I'd like for a new PSP to launch alongside a new Playstation console in general from now on. For them to complement eachother hardware wise. However you are right that it'd be unreasonable for the PSP to go 3+ or however many more years on it's current hardware. The PSP is much more dependant on hardware than Nintendo's handhelds. While they can get away with a color change, and a bigger screen, tacking on a few letters (DSI XL) and re-energizing sales, the PSP seemingly can't.


Also want to agree with you guys on the PSP not being a failure. In fact it's sold more than either the 360 or PS3, and just outsold the 360 worldwide this week despite dissapointing sales the week before. It does sell, it's software is usually where it has trouble, much of which could be because of piracy. Even at that tho, I believe it was Namco statement that showed it pulls a lot of it's profits from the PSP, and MGS Peacewalker sold incredibly well in it's opening week. However it's sales are slowly declining. A price drop would do wonders for the Go, but Havok's right in that it probably couldn't last the rest of the PS3's lifecycle without seeing a successor.

 

[Fading]

that is pretty fake though i do like the God of War: AfterFall rumour

Agreed on both. Now I'm not saying we won't see Mass Effect on PS3 (in fact I'd be surprised if it never happens), especially since Bioware does multi-platform games, and similar things have already happened this gen. However I highly doubt they'd show it off at Sony's E3, especially so shortly after 2's release. Tho Rising was announced at Microsoft's show, so I guess it is somewhat remotely possible.

 

[King K]

Twisted Metal PS3
DC Universe Online release date and gameplay footage
Kevin Butler cameo
Splatterhouse

 

[Superhero 101]

kevin butler at E3 = win

 

[KALEL114]

Ok. I have no idea where to post this, but apparently it will be elaborated on tomorrow on the US Blog. It might have E3 significance or it might not, but I had to post it. Beware of awesome:

Spoiler

 

[Electro UK]

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Kevin Bishop is a secret playable character in new Twisted Metal?

 

[KALEL114]

Kevin Butler.

That would be crazy. Crazy like a fox.

 

[Superhero 101]

http://news.vgchartz.com/news.php?id=80037

 

[Electro UK]

I always say Bishop.

 

[KALEL114]

The pic I posted is for ModNation. There is trailer that has to be seen.

 

[Fading]

I was just thinking with all of the PSP2 rumors, what if they're tied in to the PS2 on PSN rumors. That where the PSP could emulate PS1 games, the PSP2 will emulate PS2 games. And that the announcement of PS2 games on PSN will coincide with the PSP2 announcement so they can tout the feature that the PSP2 will be able to play those games as well. Just a thought, but that'd make a killer E3 announcment. It'd also be a nice way to tie the PS2 into the conference as they usually do without talking hardware (even moreso if they go the route I think it could and announce the discontinuation of the PS2 finally, and say something to the effect of it living on in spirit via the PSN store).

 

[Havok83]

I dont think the PS2 will be discontinued just yet. It still sells relatively well

 

[Fading]

I dont think the PS2 will be discontinued just yet. It still sells relatively well

My thinking on that is that while it does still sell well, it also prevents a small group from still upgrading to a PS3. Well prevents is a bad way to put it. I guess I just mean that while the PS2 does still sell around 20k or so consoles a week, it's not exactly a software pusher which is where Sony makes more money at. If ppl are still buying PS2's rather than upgrading to a PS3, why not put PS2 games on the Playstation store and discontinue the PS2. It met it's 10 year life span, end it on a high note, and then say if you still want to play PS2 games, you can, but on a PS3. It'll lead to more PS3's sold when that last bit of PS2 owners that refuse to upgrade see the console discontinued.

I mean it's not like anything significant is going to see a software release on the PS2 anytime soon. Why drag it out until it'll only selling a few thousand a week. It's not like it was earlier this gen where the PS3 was selling bad and PS2 sales were absolutely needed. Now the PS3 is turning a profit, selling very well, and it's the PS2 that's almost off the radar sales wise.



Anyway that's just IMO. I can see both sides, and can understand why they would keep the PS2 alive. I'd just personally rather see it see a definitive cut off date and see a proper sending off than fade into obscurity over the next years as sales flatline.

 

[Havok83]

My thinking on that is that while it does still sell well, it also prevents a small group from still upgrading to a PS3. Well prevents is a bad way to put it. I guess I just mean that while the PS2 does still sell around 20k or so consoles a week, it's not exactly a software pusher which is where Sony makes more money at. If ppl are still buying PS2's rather than upgrading to a PS3, why not put PS2 games on the Playstation store and discontinue the PS2. It met it's 10 year life span, end it on a high note, and then say if you still want to play PS2 games, you can, but on a PS3. It'll lead to more PS3's sold when that last bit of PS2 owners that refuse to upgrade see the console discontinued.

I mean it's not like anything significant is going to see a software release on the PS2 anytime soon. Why drag it out until it'll only selling a few thousand a week. It's not like it was earlier this gen where the PS3 was selling bad and PS2 sales were absolutely needed. Now the PS3 is turning a profit, selling very well, and it's the PS2 that's almost off the radar sales wise.



Anyway that's just IMO. I can see both sides, and can understand why they would keep the PS2 alive. I'd just personally rather see it see a definitive cut off date and see a proper sending off than fade into obscurity over the next years as sales flatline.

While software does make money, thats more of a concern when a console is first launched. The PS2 has far passed the point where Sony makes a profit on every console sold. They can sell systems without ever selling a game for it and they still make money, enough so that its worth keeping in production. It costs Sony little to nothing to keep the PS2 around and they arent throwing large chunks of money into develoment of titles for it so its not like its keeping resources away from the PS3

As far as the PS2 keeping people from upgrading to the PS3, I really dont think thats the case. The hardcore gamers have already moved on. The majority of systems sold now are to parents who need a cheap console with a large library for their children, people in developing countries abnd those replacing a previous system which may be non-functioning or have some other issue. Its low price is what allows it to continue on as an attractive options for these groups

Ive said it before and I believe that the PS2 will end when Sony moves on from the PSP. Thats helped extend the life of the PS2 by offering easily ported games. Presumably that will happen next year and if thats the case, I think thats when we will see the PS2 line discontinued

 

[Superhero 101]

PS2 Store does sound nice but a lot of people would be mad if they have to re buy games wouldn't they?

 

[Havok83]

PS2 Store does sound nice but a lot of people would be mad if they have to re buy games wouldn't they?

I really dont think it would be any different than having to rebuy PS1 games on there or even worse with PSP games on the Go

 

[Havok83]

PSN Premium will be revealed at E3: http://atp4life.ning.com/profiles/blogs/psn-premium-set-to-debut-at-e3

 

[KALEL114]

PSN Premium will be revealed at E3: http://atp4life.ning.com/profiles/blogs/psn-premium-set-to-debut-at-e3

If this is true, and that's a big big if since this is still only a rumor, I would pay for the service. A free game every month, without taking any features we have for free sounds good to me

 

[Havok83]

If this is true, and that's a big big if since this is still only a rumor, I would pay for the service. A free game every month, without taking any features we have for free sounds good to me

yeah I'd consider that as well. Id have to wait and hear what the other features are

With Red Dead Redemption out, I hope to finally see and hear some more about Rockstar's upcoming PS3 exclusive, Agent

 

[KALEL114]

Same here. I would really like to know more about Agent as well.

 

[Superhero 101]

Yeah definitely want tosee some Agent gameplay. i have been hearing about the Agent for almost like two years and have not seen any footage from the game.

 

[KALEL114]

Another rumor about the PSN premium aka PSN+.

Sources tell us that subscribers will have access to a rotating list of PSP Minis and PSone Classics, exclusive in-game DLC, discounts to the PlayStation Store and "first hour" demo access to full retail titles. Following the first hour of gameplay, players will have the ability to purchase the full title; however, demo access will only be available once the entire title has been downloaded.

As PSN+ subscribers, gamers will also receive protection for their consoles with the recently announced PlayStation Protection Plan, as well as exclusive access to the long-awaited cross-game voice chat. Additional features are said to be in the works following the launch of PSN+, including the previously rumored cloud-based saving system.

Joystiq has been informed that PSN+ subscribers will also have the ability to enable an auto-patching feature, which will detect, download and install updates for recently played PS3 titles on the system.

Pricing and a release for the PSN+ service is unknown, though one source speculates PSN+ may cost $9.99 per month.

http://www.joystiq.com/2010/05/25/rumor-sony-to-reveal-psnplus-subscription-service-at-e3-2010/
Hmmm. Not sure I could swing $10 a month, unless they extend the protection plan to my 60gb model, I may have to pass on it. Cross game chat has never been something that I really needed. The cloud based saving is intriguing though. Lets see how this shakes out.

 

[eternalinferno]

I'd prefer a yearly fee over a monthly one, at 10 bucks a month, that comes out to 120, way too much, live is 50 for a year I believe

 

[KALEL114]

I can see a monthly and yearly price structure. 1 month of Live by itself is $7.99, but 12 month subscription is $49.99. Sony will most likely implement something similar. I hope.