Showing posts with label e3. Show all posts
Showing posts with label e3. Show all posts

Thursday, June 04, 2009

E3...where am I? Part 7


This edition will show case videos from Final Fantasy XIV, Left 4 Dead,Silent Hill: Shattered Memories, Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion, Monster Hunter, Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, MotorStorm: Arctic Edge, BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger and The Grinder.

Final Fantasy XIV



Left 4 Dead



Silent Hill: Shattered Memories



Tekken 6: Bloodline Rebellion



Monster Hunter





Castlevania: Lords of Shadow



MotorStorm: Arctic Edge



BlazBlue: Calamity Trigger



The Grinder


Wednesday, June 03, 2009

PSPgo official details!


The PSPgo will become available in stores on October 1, 2009, in North America, Europe/ PAL territories and Asian countries and regions at a recommended retail price (RRP) of US$249 and euro 249, and on November 1, 2009, in Japan at a RRP of 26,800 yen (including tax). The current PSP 3000 will be sold alongside the PSPgo so consumers can choose which one suit him/her best.

The PSPgo will no longer use the UMD disks and instead contain 16GB of internal memory. When the PSP launches, the colors will be Piano Black and Pearl White.




PSP(R)go PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) Evolves to Match the Digital Lifestyle

With an Ultra-Portable Design and Digital Content Focus, PSPgo to Hit the Worldwide Market This Fall, Further Enhancing the User Experience Along with PSP-3000

LOS ANGELES, June 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) today unveiled PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) go (PSP-N1000), a new evolution of PSP handheld entertainment system, specifically designed to suit the digital lifestyle of consumers who enjoy downloadable content on the go. PSPgo will become available in stores on October 1, 2009, in North America, Europe/ PAL territories and Asian countries and regions at a recommended retail price (RRP) of US$249 and euro 249, and on November 1, 2009, in Japan at a RRP of 26,800 yen (including tax). With both the existing PSP-3000 and new PSPgo, the company will further enhance the ultimate gaming and entertainment experiences on the go while providing consumers with the opportunity to choose the PSP system that's right for them.

PSPgo is ideal for today's on-the move consumers who prefer not to carry around disc-based content and are looking for on-demand entertainment. With the steady expansion of broadband network infrastructure, the number of users who download and enjoy digital entertainment content has been increasing remarkably. To address this growing trend, PSPgo replaces the UMD drive*1 with 16GB of flash memory to store a variety of digital entertainment content, offering users unlimited possibilities of portable digital entertainment delivered through PlayStation(R)Network. PSPgo, smaller and lighter than ever with a sophisticated design featuring an easy sliding display panel, is truly pocket-sized and can be taken everywhere. PSPgo will be available in Piano Black and Pearl White*2, two of the most popular colors since the launch of the PSP system in 2004. Along with PSP-3000, PSPgo will further enhance the unmatched portable gaming and entertainment experience by offering users more opportunity to enjoy their favorite entertainment content such as games, videos, music and photos anytime, anywhere.

In order to meet the needs of the growing number of PlayStation(R)Network users looking for digital entertainment content, SCE along with third party developers and publishers will continue to enhance the content line-up within PlayStation(R)Store for the launch of PSPgo, scheduled this fall. More and more new and attractive titles will become available for download from PlayStation(R)Store as well as on UMD. This broad content offering across all genres includes new games, free-demos, PS one(R) classics for PSP, add-on items for game titles, and trailers.

In addition to accessing PlayStation Store directly from PSP using the built-in wireless LAN (Wi-Fi) feature or through the PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(R)) computer entertainment system, users will also be able to access and download a variety of entertainment content via their PCs using Media Go*3, a new software application. Media Go will enable users to access and download entertainment content on PlayStation Store via their PCs as well to easily manage PSP content on PCs, including games, videos, photos, and music. This easy to use software application will be available on a CD-ROM bundled with PSPgo.

Also this fall, a new music application specific to PSP that uses the "SensMe(TM) channels"*4 music recommendation feature, developed by Sony, also becomes available for download on PSP. With this music application, users will be able to enjoy their favorite music stored on their PSP through a rich user interface, designed exclusively for PSP. "SensMe channels" is a mood based music recommendation system that categorizes music content into channels such as "Relax," "Dance" and "Upbeat," and recommends music playlists for users.

Other features are:

> Easy Sliding Display Panel and Original Applications
PSPgo offers a variety of exciting entertainment options by taking
advantage of the sliding panel. When the panel is open, users will be

able to enjoy various entertainment content with the familiar button
control as PSP-3000, when closed, original applications for PSPgo, such
as a clock and calendar is displayed on the screen. Users can also

enjoy video and music when the panel is closed.

> Game sleep function
PSPgo has unique features such as game sleep function which enables
users to operate XMB(TM) (XrossMediaBar) while pausing gameplay

temporarily.

> Bluetooth(R) function
Bluetooth function will also allow users to connect Bluetooth
standard peripherals such as head-phones and head-set *5 as well
as PS3 wireless controller (DUALSHOCK(R)3 and SIXAXIS(R)) *6 to be

used when watching video content on TVs via PSP at home*7.

> Peripheral line-up
One of the products within PSPgo's peripheral line-up is a new
Cradle (PSP-N340) *7 that will become available in stores worldwide

concurrently with the release of PSPgo. This new Cradle enables users
to charge the PSPgo battery and also enjoy watching video and listening
to music. Also included in the peripheral line-up are video-out port

cables that enable users to enjoy games and videos on their TVs at home.


With the introduction of PSPgo, SCEI will continue to vigorously expand PlayStation Network's digital content and services and build a stronger software line-up along with various marketing measures that match each region, while creating the world of computer entertainment only available on the PlayStation platforms.

*1 Content on UMD cannot be played back on PSPgo.
*2 Color variations may differ by countries and regions.
*3 Media Go also supports PSP-1000/2000/3000. For those PSP users, the
software is available for download from PlayStation Store official site

http://store.playstation.com)., "Media Manager for PSP" will not support
access to PlayStation Store, and it is required to use "Media Go" for

accessing PlayStation Store.
*4 SensMe channels also supports PSP-1000/2000/3000. Details will be
announced at a later timing.
*5 Head-phone and head-set supporting A2DP, HSP, AVRCP profile can be

used. Some head-phones and head-sets may not be supported.
*6 PS3 wireless controller can be used. To register PS3 wireless
controller on PSPgo, PS3 is needed. Some buttons and rumble feature
will not be supported.

*7 Video-out cables and Cradle are sold separately in stores. Details
will be announced at a later timing. Video-out cable and cradle for
PSP-2000/3000 cannot be used on PSPgo.

Product Outline

PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) go (PSP-N1000)

Product Name PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) go

External Approx. 128 x 16.5 x 69 mm (width x height x depth)
dimensions (excludes largest projection)

Weight Approx. 158g / 5.6 oz (including internal battery)


CPU PSP(R) CPU (System clock frequency 1-333 MHz, Main
memory 64MB)

Display 3.8 inches (16:9) full-transparent type, TFT drive,
480 x 272 pixel, Approx. 16,770,000 colors displayed


Sound Built-in stereo speakers
Built-in microphone

Main Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b) (Wi-Fi)
input/ Bluetooth(R)2.0 (EDR)
output High Speed USB (USB2.0)

Memory Stick Micro(TM)(M2(TM))
Analog Video Out
Microphone

Main
connectors Multi use connector
(DC IN / OUT, USB, Video Output / Input, Sound

Input / Output)
Headset / Microphone connector
Memory Stick Micro(TM)(M2(TM)) slot

Key / Switches Directional buttons (up/down/right/left), analog

stick,
Action buttons (triangle, circle, cross, square),
L/R buttons
START button, SELECT button, PS button
POWER/HOLD switch, WLAN switch

display button, sound button, volume (+ / -) buttons

Power sources Lithium-Ion rechargeable internal battery pack
AC adaptor
USB power supply


Internal memory 16GB (Flash Memory)

Supported PSP(R) Game
Profile

Access Control Region code, parental control

Wireless Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b) (Wi-Fi)

communications
(Infrastructure mode / Ad hoc mode (connect up to 16
consoles))
Bluetooth(R)2.0 (EDR)

Supplied AC adaptor

accessories USB cable
CD-ROM (Media Go)

*Design and specifications are subejt to change without notice.

Supported coded (in Memory Stick Micro (M2(TM)) / Internal memory)

Video * Memory Stick Video Format
o MPEG-4 Simple Profile (AAC)
o H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile (AAC)
* MPEG-4
o MPEG-4 Simple Profile (AAC)

o H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile (CABAC) (AAC)
o Baseline Profile (AAC)
* AVI
o Motion JPEG (Linear PCM)
o Motion JPEG (u-Law)


Music * Memory Stick Audio Format
o ATRAC3(TM)*8
o ATRAC3plus(TM)*8
o MP3
* MP3 (MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer3)
* MP4 (MPEG-4 AAC)

* WAVE (Linear PCM)
* WMA (Windows Media(R) Audio 9 Standard only)*9

Photo * JPEG (DCF2.0/Exif2.21 compliant)
* TIFF
* BMP
* GIF

* PNG

*8 Content protected by Open MG can be played back only when it is
stored in M2.
*9 WMA Playback feature needs to be enabled.

About Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

Recognized as the global leader and company responsible for the progression of consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufacturers, distributes and markets the PlayStation(R) game console, the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainment system, the PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) handheld entertainment system and the PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(R)) system. PlayStation has revolutionized home entertainment by introducing advanced 3D graphic processing, and PlayStation 2 further enhances the PlayStation legacy as the core of home networked entertainment. PSP is a new handheld entertainment system that allows users to enjoy 3D games, with high-quality full-motion video, and high-fidelity stereo audio. PS3 is an advanced computer system, incorporating the state-of-the-art Cell processor with super computer like power. SCEI, along with its subsidiary divisions Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd., and Sony Computer Entertainment Korea Inc. develops, publishes, markets and distributes software, and manages the third party licensing programs for these platforms in the respective markets worldwide. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. is an independent business unit of the Sony Group.

PlayStation, PLAYSTATION, PS3, PSP, DUALSHOCK and SIXAXIS are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. XMB is a trademark of Sony Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.

MemoryStick Micro, M2, ATRAC, ATRAC3plus are trademarks of Sony Corporations.

Bluetooth is a property of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. has a license for its usage.

SensMe and the SensMe logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB.

Windows Media is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

SOURCE Sony Computer Entertainment America


E3 Ecstasy! Part 6


This edition will show videos of Wet, Playstation’s motion controller, Zelda: Spirit Tracks, The Last Guardian, Halo: ODST, Sin and Punishment 2, Gran Turismo 5, Resident Evil: Darkside Chronicles, and Gran Turismo (PSP).

Wet



Playstation’s Motion Controller





Zelda: Spirit Tracks



The Last Guardian



Halo: ODST



Sin and Punishment 2



Gran Turismo 5



Resident Evil: Darkside Chronicles



Gran Turismo (PSP)


E3 Overdose! Part 5


This edition will show off trailers and footage of FFCC: The Crystal Bearers, New Super Mario Bros. Wii, Uncharted 2, Golden Sun DS, The Conduit, PSP Go footage, MGS: Peace Walker, Wii Sports Resort, Final Fantasy XIII, God War III, and MAG.

FFCC: The Crystal Bearers



New Super Mario Bros. Wii



Uncharted 2



Golden Sun DS



The Conduit



PSP Go Footage



MGS: Peace Walker



Wii Sports Resorts



Final Fantasy XIII



God of War III





MAG


Tuesday, June 02, 2009

E3 CrazE! Part 4


This edition will show off Shaun White: World Stage, Tony Hawk: Ride, Assassin’s Creed 2, Tatsunoko vs. Capcom, Metroid: Other M, Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2, Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days, 0 day Attack on Earth, Dissidia: Final Fantasy, Final Fantasy IV: The After Years, and Wii Fit Plus.

Shaun White: World Stage



Tony Hawk: Ride



Assassin’s Creed 2



Tatsunoko vs. Capcom



Metroid: Other M



Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2



Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days



Mario and Luigi 3



0 day Attack on Earth



Dissidia: Final Fantasy



Final Fantasy IV: The After Years



Wii Fit Plus


Sony's E3 Press Conference Coverage

- God of War III was shown off. It will be the final game in the series. It will be here in March!

- The PSP Go is official! Just like the leak on Saturday. It will be available, globally, on October 1st for $249.

- MAG was shown off with 256 people fighting simultaneously! Will launch this Fall.



- Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker announced for 2010. It will take place 10 years after Metal Gear Solid 3.


- Final Fantasy VII will be available for download today on the PSN Store!


- Gran Turismo, LittleBigPlanet, Resident Evil (new title), Unbound Saga, Fat Princess, Echochrono, Persona, Warriors Orochi 2, Motorstorm, SOCOM and Monster Hunter have all been officially announced for a release on during or before 2010.

- New IP = Agent, where you'll play as a 1970's assassin

- Motion Controller unveiled. It's a wand that can be used like the Wiimote, but it has a trigger so you can use it to grab stuff virtually in a game. The Playstation Camera will pick up your movements. Seems to be extremely precise. It will be available Spring 2010.


- Mod Nation Racers was unveiled. It's a "Play Create Share" title featuring cars that you customize and race and you can build your own tracks, too.

- Final Fantasy XIV was announced as a PS3 exclusive title. This looks like it will be a new Final Fantasy Online title. This will be out in 2010.

- Guardian was unveiled (PS3 exclusive). This looks like a cross between Ico and Shadow of the Colossus.


Nintendo's E3 Press Coverage


- The New Super Mario Bros. Wii gets announced! It will be a four-player co-operative take on classic 2D Mario gameplay. It will be available this Winter.


- Wii Fit Plus will drop this Fall. Basically an update to the original, it will featuring six new training exercises and fifteen new balance board mini-games, including juggling, skateboarding, and running activities. Users will be able to set up routines that tone particular parts of their bodies. The game will ship with and without the Balance Board.

- Mario Galaxy 2 gets announced! No details.


- New Metroid game announced for 2010!!!

- Mario vs. Donkey Kong 3 announced as a WiiWare exclusive for June 8th

- Mario and Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story announced for the DS

- Final Fantasy: The Crystal Bearers shown off, but no release date

- Golden Sun DS announced for 2010


- The Wii Vitality Sensor gets detailed, a little. It's a finger sensor which attaches to the Wiimote to read your pulse. Details on how the accessory is going to be used in games are pretty vague, but it appears the idea is to check stress, help you relax, etc.


E3 Delirium! Numero Tres


This update will feature trailers for Modern Warfare 2, Red Faction: Guerrilla, Brutal Legend, APB, Alan Wake, Need for Speed Nitro, Crysis 2, Mass Effect 2, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2, Wolfenstein, Fight Night: Round 4, Las.FM walkthrough and Red Steel 2.

Modern Warfare 2



Red Faction: Guerrilla



Brutal Legend



APB



Alan Wake





Need for Speed Nitro



Crysis 2





Mass Effect 2



Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2





Wolfenstein



Fight Night: Round 4



Last.FM debut



Red Steel 2


E3 Insanity! part 2


This edition will show trailers for Splinter Cell: Conviction, Alan Wake, Project Natal in action, Lionhead’s Milo Project in action, Shadow Complex, Star Wars: The Old Republic, Light, Singularity, Metal Gear Solid: Rising and Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2.


Splinter Cell: Conviction



Alan Wake



Project Natal





Lionhead Milo Project



Shadow Complex



Star Wars: The Old Republic



Light



Singularity



Metal Gear Solid: Rising



Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2


Monday, June 01, 2009

E3 Busts Out!


This edition will showcase teaser gameplay footage of Dirt 2, unveiling of Nier, plus, debut trailers for Dead Rising 2, Crystal Crush, Left 4 Dead 2, The Beatles: Rock Band,Final Fantasy XIII gameplay footage, Halo Reach, Crackdown 2, Forza 3 and Joyride.

Dirt 2

Nier

Dead Rising 2

Crystal Crush

Left 4 Dead 2

The Beatles: Rock Band

Final Fantasy XIII

Halo Reach

Crackdown 2

Forza 3

Joyride

Microsoft's E3 Press Conference

The video store will now be Zune-branded with 1080p instant-on streaming content in 18 countries. UK and Ireland gamers will also get to stream live TV, thanks to Sky. There will also be Facebook, Twitter and Last.FM integration.


Motion sensor, Natal gets unveiled! It's a combination of a camera and a sensor bar that just plugs directly into the 360. You will be able to scroll through windows/pages with just the flick of your hand. Apparently, Natal will pick up who you are and automatically sign you into LIVE.

Natal recognizes faces, body movements, objects, and even voices in order to integrate the player into the gaming environment. Examples shown at the conference include a boy holding up a skateboard, which then appeared on the screen, with the boy then riding said board by just swaying back and forth on his own two feet; two women trying on virtual clothes using a camera image of themselves; facial recognition; voice control; buzzing in to 1 VS 100 by raising a hand; and even browsing the NXE using hand controls as in the movie Minority Report.


Also demoed, was a painting app, which lets you use your entire body to handle virtual painting supplies, allowing you to do things like throw buckets of paint onto a canvas. A title was also shown off which showcases a women interacting with a young boy on the screen -- one of the company's more creepy demos in recent memory.

Games:

Metal Gear Solid Rising was announced (Raiden is back!)


Forza 3 will drop October


Halo Reach announced for Fall 2010


Crackdown 2 announced
Final Fantasy XIII will drop Spring 2010
Left for Dead 2 announced for November 17th

Sunday, May 31, 2009

Pre-E3 Escapades part 3


This edition of Pre-E3 madness will display trailers for LEGO: Rock Band, Battlefield: 1943, Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood, The Saboteur, Mafia II, Ratchet & Clank Future: Crack in Time, No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle and Sonic & SEGA All Stars Racing.