Starting a bit early since there have been some notable leaks. Most recent leak is confirmation of a redesigned PSP (PSP Go). Apparently, the E3 episode of Qore was uploaded too soon: <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/pQ-EtvIhFRU&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/pQ-EtvIhFRU&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> Some info: LBP PSP shown, new MGS PO mentioned, GT, etc. Also, some of the PR shots of the PSP Go are really similar to some rumored pics of a PS3 Slim that were released a while back, possibly implying that those pics were legit. If you haven't heard about that: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=15846805&postcount=451 A few publishers have released new trailers for some games (including recently announced games), and GTTV has also had a few games on their shows in recent weeks. Too many to really list the links/info here, but these include Brutal Legend, Mass Effect 2, Dragon Age, Heavy Rain, BioShock 2, Lost Planet 2, the new GTA DLC, R&C, Uncharted 2, and probably more stuff I'm forgetting. I'll redirect you guys to a NeoGAF E3 link since those guys do a much better job of compiling this stuff into one place: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=363487 The link also has the times for all the conferences that start next week.
Man that's a great find. Guess that confirms it. Looks pretty cool, though I won't be getting it. I am psyched for this year. I'm looking forward to anything on Beyond Good and Evil 2 most. GOWIII should have good showing and I'm anticipating that. I'm curious as well to see what the Team Ico guys show. I saw a clip of something they might be doing, but hope they expand on that.
Interesting design. I still have one of the old, original PSPs so I might look into that, depending on the price. And of course how long it will take for folks to get homebrew running on it...
Don't know if you ever saw this, but this hit the net a few weeks ago I think: <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/y6R6EN-soJ0&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/y6R6EN-soJ0&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> No indication of whether it is BG&E2 (certainly seems to play differently), but it definitely looks like it might be. Of course, videos seems like CG or maybe target render/concept footage rather than gameplay...although Ubisoft does have some talented graphics teams. I'm also assuming that the Team Ico vid you saw was the one I posted a little while back (posting it here too in case people missed it): <object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/xF3fED8EXl4&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/xF3fED8EXl4&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object> Don't know if people care about this, but apparently Nikkei confirms Wii Fit Plus (with online functionality, better accuracy, etc.). Also talks about a new Mario game being released by the end of the year. Regarding the video I posted earlier, here's a MUCH better one in regards to quality (also the full segment): <object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/fCdN0Vh2duk&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/fCdN0Vh2duk&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object> Hmm...I haven't really kept up with the reaction to this, but was this really a leak? Maybe so, but the wording in the video seems funny (PSP Go "will" be announced at E3, not "was"). Also, nothing else in the episode was about E3 it seems. I don't know...doesn't really matter I guess.
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That thing looks hot, but damn Apple. I can't see myself owning both a PSP Go and an iPod Touch. I really want to play good games on the go and the App Store does not deliver on games, at least for me. The iPod's other capabilities like Safari and multimedia are awesome though.
Hey RC Cola, Do you think there will be a price cut for the XBOX 360 anytime soon? How about for the PS3?
I am leaving tomorrow to go to this show....gonna be interesting this year as it is a return to the big booths. DD
PS3 is way overdue. The rumored PS3 Slim would likely make it easier for them to reduce the price, although they may try to push it as a "premium" SKU similar to the PSP Go (assuming the Go is more expensive than, or even the same price as the regular PSP). Don't think the 360 really needs one. They could do some SKU tweaks maybe, but they can probably do fine without a price cut for a while. On another note, FF7 was rated by the ESRB. I guess it is coming to the US. Also, the NeoGAF guys decided to do a thread restart for the E3 thread. Here is the new link: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=363487 I also changed the link I had in the original post.
Seems like Activision announced some details tonight: http://e3.gamespot.com/story/6210427/starcraft-ii-by-end-of-2009 Summary from Nirolak at NeoGAF: BTW, I probably won't get a chance to check out the E3 details until after 5PM-6PM this week, so don't expect any posts/updates from me until around then.
Thanks RC, that BG&E2 vid looks great. It didn't look as cartoony as the first, but it def looks like Jade. This game could probably steal the show for me if they announce anything on it. The Ico trailer is the one you posted. I'm still on the fence with that one. Shadow was great and a unique experience, but I never played Ico. I hear good things though. I'm no doubt going to keep my eye on the upcoming one. The one thing that sucks is that Jaffe's project isn't going to show until next year. I've really been looking forward to another Twisted Metal. Hopefully Sony surprises everyone with something about a Warhawk sequel. I know they've copyrighted "Starhawk" so we'll see.
