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E3 2008 Sony Conference

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gofreak

GAF's Bob Woodward
With less than an hour to go, someone had to do it.

Starts Tuesday July 15th 11:30AM PST

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News

PS3 80GB to replace 40GB from September, at $399
PSN movie and TV video distribution starting TONIGHT. Rental and Purchases. SD and HD. Warner, Disney, Fox, Liongate, Sony Picture and more. Useable on multiple devices including PSP.
PS3 Greatest Hits - $29.99 includes Resistance, Ninja Gaiden, Assasssin's Creed and more..
They sped through about 40 PS3 games, about 22 of them exclusives, new stuff on Resistance 2, LBP etc.
Newly announced exclusives include:
- Ratchet & Clank: Quest for Booty (new seperate, shorter R&C game for $14.99
- God of War 3, CG Teaser, 2009
- MAG - Massive Action Game from Zipper, 256 players, 8-player squads, coming 09
- Fat Princess (PSN)
- DC Universe (SOE MMO)
- Pain: Amusement Park (PSN)
- Ragdoll Kung Fu: Fists of Plastic (PSN)
New PSP games - Resistance (from Sony Bend), Super Stardust, Buzz and more..
New PS2 Bundle coming, Lego Batman + Movie DVD for $149.99
Life with Playstation coming by end of month - google news, weather and webcam feeds

Press releases from Jim with more details on the video delivery system and a general wrap-up.

General:
Sony Computer Entertainment America Demonstrates Breadth of Software Content at E3 Media & Business Summit 2008

SCEA Unveils Extraordinary Showing of Genre Defying Titles Across PLAYSTATION(R)3, PlayStation(R)Portable, PLAYSTATION(R)Network and PlayStation(R)2 Platforms

LOS ANGELES, July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) today unveiled a broad line up of software for PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(TM)), PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable), and PLAYSTATION(R)Network during a press event to kick off the annual E3 Media & Business Summit 2008. In addition to revealing new content for over 20 first-party software titles previously announced, SCEA gave attendees a look at over 10 never before seen titles including PS3 system titles God of War(R)3 and MAG, Ratchet & Clank(R) Future: Quest for Booty for PLAYSTATION Network and Resistance: Retribution(TM) for the PSP system. An extensive look into Resistance 2(TM), the highly anticipated sequel of PS3 launch title, Resistance: Fall of Man(R), was given by Insomniac Games President Ted Price to kick off the show.


"The PlayStation family of products is unsurpassed in 2008 with a lineup of exclusive content for all platforms developed by the best and brightest development teams in the world," said Scott A. Steinberg, vice president of product marketing, Sony Computer Entertainment America. "We are dedicated to driving the industry forward leveraging our technology and development resources to offer consumers a wide variety of innovative titles, from casual games to hardcore games."


PS3 titles showcased during E3 2008 include Sony Computer Entertainment's next generation open world adventure inFamous from Sly Cooper creators Sucker Punch Productions; LittleBigPlanet(TM) which allows players to create, play and share entire game levels via PLAYSTATION Network; the wild tropical racing action of Motorstorm(TM): Pacific Rift from Evolution Studios; the much speculated God Of War 3 in full 1080p high definition; NBA'09: The Inside featuring the detailed and engaging NBA experience both on the court and behind the scenes; the ultra realistic "Theater of War" epic, Killzone(TM) 2 from Guerilla Games; and SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation, the return of the defacto online shooter experience with up to 32 players.


The highly-acclaimed Ratchet & Clank(R) series makes an appearance with a fresh title created specifically for PLAYSTATION Network by Insomniac Games, Ratchet & Clank(R) Future: Quest for Booty. Other original content available through PLAYSTATION Network was also on display, granting guest access to previously unseen footage of the experimental PixelJunk(TM) Eden from Q-Games, independent gaming experience of Flower, the episodic Siren: Blood Curse and previously unannounced games like Crash Commando and Fat Princess.


SCEA also announced some of its most entertaining titles making their portable premieres on the PSP system with the quiz show fun of BUZZ!(TM) Master Quiz, an updated and portable version of the classic arcade game Super Stardust Portable and sequels to two of the most innovative platform action games to hit PSP; LocoRoco(TM)2 and Patapon(TM)2. Unveiled to the public for the first time was Resistance: Retribution(TM), a third person shooter developed by SCEA's Bend Studio based in the Resistance universe and featuring a proprietary control system designed specifically for the PSP system.


In addition to SCEA's robust first-party line-up, PlayStation fans will have further reason to get excited about expanding their game libraries as over 350 new titles from their publishing partners will be released this fiscal year for the PS3, PLAYSTATION Network, PSP and PlayStation(R)2 systems, encompassing industry leading franchises as well as new intellectual properties from Capcom(R), Midway(R), NAMCO BANDAI GAMES AMERICA, and Sega(R). Exclusive titles that will only be found on the PS3 system this holiday season include Valkyria Chronicles(TM), a ground-breaking tactical RPG from SEGA(R)'s Japan Studios; Naruto(TM): Ultimate Ninja Storm(R) from NAMCO BANDAI GAMES AMERICA which introduces full 3D ninja combat and all-new free-roaming gameplay; and Disgaea 3, a new twist on the Disgaea battle system in 3D from NIS America, Inc. Activision(R), Bethesda(R) Softworks, Electronic Arts, Lucas Arts(TM), Ubisoft(R), and Take Two Interactive also provided attendees with an inside look on how their development teams were utilizing the power of the PS3 system for some of this year's most highly-anticipated titles including Call of Duty(R): World at War, Quantum of Solace: The Game, Fallout 3, Madden NFL 09, Star Wars(R): The Force Unleashed(TM), Far Cry 2, Prince of Persia: The Fallen King(TM), and Bioshock.


PS3 system owners looking for a bargain can celebrate as SCEA introduces the PS3 Greatest Hits program beginning July 28. With 10 titles as the initial inductees, PlayStation fans have the opportunity to experience the best titles created for the platform at a reduced price of $29.99. The initial titles into the Greatest Hits program include Warhawk(TM), Motorstorm(TM) and Resistance: Fall of Man(R) from SCEA; Call of Duty(R) 3, Activision(R); Need for Speed: Carbon, Electronic Arts; The Elder Scrolls(R) IV: Oblivion(TM), Bethesda(R) Softworks; Ninja Gaiden(R) Sigma, Tecmo(R) ; Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six(R) Vegas and Assassin's Creed(TM), Ubisoft(R)


First party games shown during the event included:

PLAYSTATION 3
BUZZ!(TM) Quiz TV
God of War(R)3
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue
Heavy Rain
inFamous
Killzone(TM) 2
LittleBigPlanet(TM)
MAG
Motorstorm(TM): Pacific Rift
NBA '09 The Inside
Resistance 2(TM)
SingStar (TM) Volume 2
SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation

PSP
BUZZ! (TM) Master Quiz
LocoRoco(TM)2
NBA '09 The Inside
Patapon(TM)2
Resistance: Retribution (TM)
Super Stardust(TM) Portable

PSN
Fat Princess
Crash Commando
Flower
PAIN
PixelJunk(TM) Eden
Ragdoll Kung Fu(TM)
Ratchet & Clank(R) Future: Quest for Booty
Siren: Blood Curse
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Video Delivery Service:

PLAYSTATION(R)Network's Video Delivery Service to Offer Movies and TV Shows for Purchase and Rental Through PLAYSTATION(R)3 and PSP(R) (Playstation(R)Portable)

New service to expand entertainment offering of PLAYSTATION 3 and PSP giving consumers downloadable content when and where they want it

FOSTER CITY, Calif., July 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) today launches the company's new video delivery service on PLAYSTATION(R)Store for PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(TM)) and PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) systems in the United States. Consumers will have the ability to download full-length movies, television shows, and original programming accessible through the PLAYSTATION Store on PLAYSTATION(R)Network. With nearly 300 full length movies and more than 1,200 TV episodes, many available in both standard-definition (SD) and high-definition (HD), PLAYSTATION Network's video delivery service makes PS3 the ultimate entertainment platform and enhances PSP's status as a portable entertainment marvel. PLAYSTATION Network's video delivery service will become available later this evening.

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) will initially make available to consumers content for video rental and electronic sell-through from top movie studios including: 20th Century Fox, Lionsgate Entertainment, MGM Studios, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Warner Bros. Entertainment as well as titles for rent from The Walt Disney Studios and a wide-ranging menu of popular titles from a variety of television partners.

"PLAYSTATION Network's video delivery service capitalizes on the superior value and entertainment potential of PS3 and PSP -- not only for gaming enthusiasts, but also for the millions of consumers looking to buy the best, most versatile solution for their home entertainment system," said Jack Tretton, president and CEO, Sony Computer Entertainment America. "The collaboration of Sony's film, TV and entertainment business units, coupled with our hardware and content offerings, provide consumers with entertainment experiences unlike any on the market."

The video delivery service will have full integration in the PLAYSTATION Network, utilizing the same login, wallet management, and user interface of the newly revamped PLAYSTATION Store. Video will be categorized, for example, by top rating, alphabetical order, television shows, and movies and content is also fully searchable, for example, by title, producer, studio and cast. In addition, PS3's progressive downloading means users can view content shortly after the downloading process begins. Background downloading is also a feature of PS3, allowing users to access other platform features such as gaming and other XMB(TM) (XrossMediaBar) content while a video is downloading to their consoles.

20th Century Fox's "Jumper", Lionsgate's "3:10 to Yuma", MGM's "Rocky", Paramount Pictures' "Cloverfield", Sony Pictures' "Spider-Man", and Warner Bros. Entertainment's "10,000 B.C." are a few of the titles available for electronic sell-through on the video service at launch. Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" will also be available for rent. Additionally, SCEI will be introducing original exclusive content such as Xam'd: Lost Memories, an anime series developed by Sony Computer Entertainment Japan, delivered in SD and HD.

Consumers who rent a movie from the video delivery service have 14 days to watch the content. Once content playback is started, consumers have a full 24 hours to enjoy their rental. Pricing for rental movies at launch ranges from $2.99 to $5.99, and pricing for purchased movies ranges from $9.99 to $14.99. Sony has also adopted Marlin Digital Rights Management technology, an open industry standard for protecting and managing digital content, to provide consumers with flexible access to their content while ensuring digital rights are protected. Usage rules of the video download service will allow content for purchase to be shared on multiple activated devices including PS3 and PSP systems per PLAYSTATION Network account, depending on the type of content purchased by the user.

One of the biggest value propositions of PLAYSTATION Network's video delivery service is the ability to transfer digital content onto the PSP from the PS3. For the initial electronic sell-through or rental price, consumers can also transfer content onto multiple devices. The connectivity between PS3 and PSP platforms provides a seamless solution for those looking for entertainment experiences on their own terms -- on the go or in their living room -- all with a new-found freedom of not having to worry about TV schedules, movie listings or viewing on a desktop PC.
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What to expect

Games and stuff. Cold stares across the hall to S-E reps.

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Where to watch

Live streams should appear here:


IGN

Gamespot

G4

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R

Ryu1999

Member
While I don't think anything will be able to match the FFXIII betrayalton, it can't be worse that Nintendo's snoozer
 
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Durante

Member
I see you haven't made a "MEGATONS" section in the OP. Very prudent, especially after Nintendo's conference.
 
A

alr1ght

bish gets all the credit :)
Welcome back
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give me
THRIIIIIIIICO
plz
 
B

Basch

Member
Finally! Save us Sony! Nintendo and Microsoft failed! Extremely disappointed. Remind me why I love games. *tears*
 
K

KTallguy

Banned
If there aren't gigatons, it'll be a sad day.

Nintendo's was apparently bad, and MS, aside from the quadrupalton, was ... ok. (No brand new titles).

So yea, if Sony doesn't deliver, they'll lose all of their mindshare.
 
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pxleyes

Banned
I have more hours of work to get through, please make it entertaining at least Sony, not that I'm going to buy your product.
 
B

besada

Banned
At least following Nintendo isn't going to be a problem.

They should spend the entire time punching Nintendo in the nuts by pointing out they make games for gamers.
 
M

msdstc

Incredibly Naive
Wollan said:
MAG
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This will be the next big thing I bet. Socom was huge for the Ps2... this will be huge for ps3. It's rumored to be by zipper correct? Also lets see some heavy rain.
 
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