Tag: E3 2009
News Microsoft's Greenberg: "Sony Did A Good Job At E3, I Have A PS3 & Play Games On It"
Reading a comment like this really warms our heart
We prefer it when companies say nothing about each other, but if they're going to talk, at the very least be respectful. And that's exactly what Aaron Greenberg has been in an interview with Major Nelson. Despite claiming the Microsoft show historic, he also mentions his thoughts on Sony's press...
News Check Out A Live Demonstration Of Eye Pet
Eye Pet looks like it's going to be massive fun for kids
Drawing objects, scanning them in and taking control of them within the game sounds really exciting. We can't wait to see how people take to this game because it looks like enormous fun.
News Uncharted 2: Among Thieves & Brutal Legend Top Out The Best Of E3 Listings
The best of E3 2009 game listings are in - with Sony's Uncharted 2: Among Thieves and EA's Brutal Legend topping out the tallies with 4 nominations each; including the Best Of Show nominee
They face up against Modern Warfare 2, Mass Effect 2 and Splinter Cell Conviction for the coveted award; while the PSP Go faces competition from Microsoft's Natal...
E3 2009 is over
Normality returns. And thus, we'd just like to give you some quick stats to mull over. We posted 152 articles about E3 this year. 31 of which were trailers. We Tweeted over 300 times. We had over 40,000 readers... ... And a 70% increase in subscribers. We uploaded over 100 images. We hope you had a blast. We loved every second of...
E3 2009 Interview With Peter Dille
GameTrailers have an exclusive interview with Sony's Peter Dille discussing their content, the PSP Go among other interesting topics
It's an interesting interview for anyone who cares; which is naturally all of you seeing as you're on this site. The second part of the interview is after the jump.
E3 2009 Watch An Interview With Jade Raymond & Patrice Desilets On Assassin's Creed II
We get the distinct feeling Jade Raymond is trying to distance herself from the public when it comes to Assassin's Creed II
We were so waiting for her to walk out onto the Sony conference's stage to introduce the demo. Alas, it matters not because the game was more than candy enough for our eyes. In fact it's left us itching for more gameplay...
E3 2009 Kojima Passing Metal Gear Solid: Rising Onto The "Young Bloods", Will Focus On Peace Walker
Hideo Kojima will pass the development of Metal Gear Solid: Rising onto the "young bloods" at Kojima Productions
He'll take a backset on the game's development, instead focusing his attention on the PSP's Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker."We're creating Rising with Kojima Productions' up-and-coming young bloods, because the game is for the young...
E3 2009 "Big Plans" For The Modnation Franchise
Modnation Racers impressed us no end during its demonstration at this years E3
When prompted by Joystiq on the possibility of a future "Modnation" franchise - think: Modnation Shooter, Modnation Golf, etc - United Front's William Ho claimed there were "big plans" for the franchise. Regardless of the future, we can't wait to find...
E3 2009 First Look At Castlevania: Lords Of Shadow
Kratos' first showing on Playstation 3 looked mighty incredible
But Kratos might do well to be a little concerned these days - what with Dante's Inferno and now, Castlevania: Lords Of Shadow lingering. The game is being developed by Mercurysteam but is being overlooked by the ever-so important Kojima Productions team. And it looks like that input is...
E3 2009 Sony Exec "Looks Forward To Playing Metal Gear Solid Rising On Playstation 3"
Peter Dille, Sony's head of marketing for the US, has claimed he's "looking forward to playing Metal Gear Solid Rising on the Playstation 3
" When asked if the game would come out on the same day as the 360 he responded "yes, that's correct.""I think the difference between our approach in our press conference and our competitors'...
E3 2009 Take A Tour Of Sony's E3 2009 Booth With Jeff Gerstmann & Brad Shoemaker
GiantBomb
com</a> is officially our favourite video games website aside from PushSquare. So we decided, while other sites post up their booth tours, there is no better host than Jeff Gerstmann. Alas - here for your viewing pleasure is Jeff Gerstmann touring the ol' Sony booth.
Some protesters, erm, protesting Dante's Inferno
PR stunt or genuinely upset religious types?
News The Last Guardian Is The "BBC Secret Game"
For years, BBC journalist Darren Waters has hyped a Playstation 3 exclusive as having the potential to deliver a "step change in what games consoles are capable of in terms of story-telling and immersion"
That game, eventually caused so much hype it was entitled the "BBC Secret Game". The journalist behind the hype has now confirmed that...
E3 2009 Gran Turismo PSP Gameplay Footage
Well, we guess this explains why Gran Turismo 5 has been in development forever; Polyphony Digital have been working on Gran Turismo PSP
And it looks amazing. This footage was captured off the showfloor by Gamekyo.com; their driving skills may need brushing up but - look-at-the-graphics!
E3 2009 Resident Evil Is Coming To The PSP
There's not really much we can say here, as the news was only mentioned in passing, but alas Jack Tretton confirmed at last nights E3 press briefing that Resident Evil is in development for the PSP
It sounds like it'll be a totally new entry into the franchise, and for that alone, we're stoked.
E3 2009 Fat Princess Is Coming To The PSP
Fat Princess is heading to the PSP in the form of Fat Princess: Fistful Of Cake
Further reinforcing that the PSP is going to have an absolutely bumper year the game will be a port of the PSN game (that's out this month) with some extra bits and bobs. New modes will include: Grim Ripper, Dilapidated, Demolition, and Jailbreak. 8-player multiplayer...
News Agent Will Be The "Ultimate Action Game"
Rockstar's Sam Houser reckons the companies upcoming Playstation 3 exclusive - Agent -Â is going to be the "ultimate action game"
“We have always enjoyed making action games, and with Agent we are making what we believe will be the ultimate action game,” he said in a statement. “Agent is a game we have wanted to make for a long time. The team in...
E3 2009 Modnation Racers Live Demonstration, Build A Race Track In 5 Minutes
Sony's E3 conference was packed with really memorable demos and trailers - but hell, if one thing has stuck with us through the night it's Modnation Racers
Mixing the playability of Mario Kart and the depth of LittleBigPlanet's level creation features; this game is right up our alley!
E3 2009 LittleBigPlanet PSP Revealed
The jewel in Sony's crown last year was LittleBigPlanet
With the "Play. Create. Share" mandate we've probably spent more time coming back to LittleBigPlanet than any other game. There's always something new to do, and you can't say that about many games. Having said that - creation can be time consuming. It's something I'd probably enjoy...
E3 2009 Motorstorm: Arctic Edge Trailer Looks Really Neat
We're big fans of the Motorstorm franchise - we suck at it, but we still love it
So the announcement of Motorstorm: Arctic Edge a few months back really excited us. And finally we get to see it in action. It looks really awesome. Anyone else still getting used to PSP trailers being shown within the PSP Go shell?
E3 2009 Kratos Will Appear In Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny
Well, if ever there was a fit for the Soul Calibur franchise it's Kratos, who will show up in the upcoming PSP title Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny
For a PSP game, this genuinely looks jaw-droppingly incredible.
E3 2009 Uncharted 2: Among Thieves E3 Trailer
Oh man, an absolutely amazing trailer for Naughty Dog's upcoming Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
The biggest megaton of the trailer? Elena is back! Hell yeah.
E3 2009 New Heavy Rain Trailer Includes Story Elements
Quantic Dream's David Cage mentioned "The Silence Of The Lambs" as one of the inspirations behind Playstation 3 psychological thriller Heavy Rain - and that shines through in this trailer
The game will revolve around a shady individual known as "the origami killer" — how far will you go to save someone you love?
Feature E3 2009 Sony Conference Announcements: The Complete & Definitive Guide
Sony's E3 2009 conference was packed with many thrills and spills
No doubt you're trying to digest all the information that came out of the conference. Well we have the definitive guide prepared for you. Here's everything you need to know: E3 2009: Sony Reveal Motion Controller For Playstation 3 E3 2009: Sony Motion Controller Demonstration...
E3 2009 Assassin's Creed II On Playstation 3 Demonstration, Assassin's Creed Bloodline Connectivity
Assassin's Creed II was demonstrated at Sony's E3 press conference today and it looks absolutely stunning
Set in the Italian Renaissance, Ubisoft appear to have improved on every aspect of the original. Exclusive weapons will be unlocked in Assassin's Creed II for those players who own Assassin's Creed Bloodline on the PSP.
E3 2009 God Of War III Live Gameplay Demonstration
God Of War III was always going to look gorgeous, and this trailer proves that Sony Santa Monica will not disappoint you when the game lands this March 2010
E3 2009 Disney Content Coming To LittleBigPlanet
Ever dreamed of dressing Sackboy up as Captain Jack Sparrow or Mickey Mouse? Well, Sony today announced a partnership with Disney to bring content into LittleBigPlanet
Look out for more in the future.
E3 2009 Sony Motion Controller Demonstration Video
Without wanting to be total morons, we just want to say before you enjoy the above video - live demonstrations are so much better than pre-recorded ones Peter Molyneux
This technology is very impressive. It's interesting how all three of the hardware manufacturers have totally different motion controllers coming out.
E3 2009 Lost Planet 2 Confirmed For The Playstation 3
Sneaked into Jack Tretton's briefing, he announced that Capcom's Lost Planet 2 would be coming to the Playstation 3 this year
There had been some confusion as to whether the game was an XBOX 360 exclusive; apparently not.
E3 2009 Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker Trailer Revealed
As predicted, Metal Gear creator Hideo Kojima took to the stage at Sony's E3 conference today to announce Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker for the PSP
The game is set ten years after Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater and is said to be the "true" sequel. Two Metal Gear games coming to Playstation platforms?!? The game will launch next year.
E3 2009 Uncharted 2: Among Thieves Gameplay Demonstration
Naughty Dog would like you to know that Uncharted 2: Among Thieves beta starts tonight
But hey, they also want you to know that the single player is going to be more epic than any other game this year. Check out the footage.
E3 2009 MAG Demonstration With 256 Players
Zipper Interactive today showcased the first ever 256 MAG battle - live at their E3 conference
Employees were playing back home in Seattle to fill out the map. There was a real sense of strategy to the game with overhead maps and objectives being set by team leaders. The main thing is though: it works baby.
E3 2009 Gran Turismo PSP Finally A Reality
It's been a long time coming (like most things Gran Turismo), but it's coming this year
The Gran Turismo franchise is finally going to be playable in the palm of your hands. The game will feature over 800 cars, 30 tracks and ad-hoc multiplayer modes. Will be available this October.
E3 2009 New Gran Turismo 5 Trailer Showcased
It may not have got a release date but, hey, at least we know Gran Turismo 5 is still in development
E3 2009 PSP Go Officially Announced, Will Retail At $249.99
Kaz Hirai officially unveiled the new PSP Go today, announcing the product would retail at $249
99 when it releases later this year. The system will have 16GB of Flash memory, a slide screen, blue tooth and built in Wi-Fi. Media Go was also announced allowing players to sync the content from their PC to the PSP with relative ease. Sense Me was also...
E3 2009 God Of War III Coming March 2010
Sony Santa Monica showcased a decent chunk of God Of War III at this year's E3, and typically the game looked absolutely amazing
However, they also announced that the game will be released March 2010, somewhat missing optimistic expectations the game will be available this year. To say it looks incredible would be an understatement.
E3 2009 Rockstar Announce "Agent" As A Playstation 3 Exclusive
Not much was said about Rockstar's upcoming Playstation 3 exclusive "Agent", but we do know that the game will be set in the 70's and have a dark noire theme to it
Jack Tretton reckons it will be just as definitive as the Grand Theft Auto franchise.
E3 2009 Final Fantasy VII On Playstation Store Today
At some point today the Playstation Store will be updated with Square's classic Final Fantasy VII available for download to be playable on the PSP and PS3
Keep checking the store to see when the game hits!
E3 2009 Final Fantasy XIV Online A Playstation 3 Exclusive
Igniting a few sharp intakes, Sony today announced that the next entry in the Final Fantasy series, Final Fantasy XIV will be a Playstation 3 exclusive
A short trailer of the game was shown but few details, apart from a 2010 release date, were announced.
E3 2009 Modnation Racers Announced Exclusively For Playstation 3
Furthering the success of LittleBigPlanet, Sony today announced Modnation Racers, a Mario Kart-esque game that allows players to create their own racing tracks and share them online in minutes
The game is being developed by United Front Games and in the demonstration they showed how users can essentially "paint" there own race tracks,...
E3 2009 Sony Reveal Motion Controller For Playstation 3
One of the most impressive demos from Sony's E3 2009 press conference was a live tech demo of their new motion controller
While the hardware wasn't finished, the controller represented 1:1 motion controls, allowing the player to handle guns or sports items. By integrating the Playstation Eye the PS3 is able to replace the wand that players are...
- Tretton is wrapping things up
"We will never become complacent." Pretty big applause. And that's your lot.
- LittleBigPlanet content announced
Disney coming to LittleBigPlanet. New Playstation 3 exclusive announced. United Front Games announced Modnation Racers. "Play. Create. Share." title. Kart racing game. Only possible on Playstation 3. Players can upload and download racers. Great sense of humour. You can create your own cars,...
News E3 2009 Sony Liveblog: Playstation Motion Controller Announced
- Talking about motion controls
Here it comes... Playstation Motion Controller announced. Guy looks really nervous. He pulls out a controller that's much like a wand. No pre recorded video like Milo. It's as responsive as Wii Motion Plus. Oh man. The demonstration is certainly impressive, the camera replaces the wand with any object imaginable. It's...
News E3 2009 Sony Liveblog: There Are Lots Of Games Coming To The PS3
- Playstation 3 games showreel
Uncharted 2. More amazing music. inFamous. Madden (eww). Final Fantasy XIII. Batman: Arkham Asylum. Brutal Legend. White Knight Chronicles. Ghostbusters. Ninja Gaiden Sigma II. Wet. Buzz! Saw. King Of Fighters. Tekken. Yeah ok, there is lots of content! Heavy Rain. I don't even know what some of these games...
News E3 2009 Sony Liveblog: Final Fantasy VII Available Today
- Moving onto PSN
24 million registered users. 475 million downloads. More than 90 exclusives. 50 PSone classics. Final Fantasy VII available now. Onto Home. 6.5 million people worldwide. People buy stuff in Home. inFamous, Buzz & Socom Home spaces on the way. Quick look at how Playstation Home has evolved. Sony pick some good tunes. "Hey...
News E3 2009 Sony Liveblog: Resident Evil Coming To The PSP
- Jack Tretton is back
Hopefully the pace will pick up now. PSP games look good though. Resident Evil announced for PSP. This should wrap up PSP. Montage of the games. First LittleBigPlanet PSP footage. Jak footage. New Motorstorm: Arctic Edge footage. Everything is being displayed either on PSP-3000 or PSP Go. Soul Calibur Broken Destiny...
News E3 2009 Sony Liveblog: Hideo Kojima Announces Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
- Hideo Kojima takes to the stage
Snake is coming back to the PSP. Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker is announced. It's set 10 years after Metal Gear Solid 3. Hideo Kojima is writing and producing. Cheers before trailer. Typical Kojima trailer. Graphics are sweet for a PSP game. Looks like this game will be huge for fans. Epic trailer to be...
- Time to move onto the PSP now
PSP Go announcement pretty likely. Recap of PSP games. Having a sip of tea. Assassin's Creed Bloodlines, November 10th. Lots of diverse content. The pink PSP gets loud applause. Haha. PSP connectivity. Kaz Hirai is out. RIDGGGGGGGGGGE RACER! PSP Go officially announced. There's the PSP Go. Would have been more of a...
News E3 2009 Sony Liveblog: MAG Gameplay Showcased, LIVE 256 DEMO REVEALED
- "Only On Playstation" means "Only Possible On Playstation"
Live gameplay of MAG. "An FPS that pits 256 players online." Demonstration of a MAG battle. THEY ARE PLAYING IN SEATTLE. CHEERS This is real 256 player. The graphics are pretty good for such a big battle. Seems very objective based. The command issuing looks awesome. You assign...
