E3 2011 Sony Press Conference Thread (remains closed until June 07 - 5AM)

**GoldenHawk** · 31-05-11, 12:40 PM

Where: Nokia Theater
When: June 7th
Time: 5:00 am (Pakistan Standard Time)
Duration: An hour and a half

Press Event Schedule:

3:30-5pm: Pre-show reception with world renowned DJs and LAs best food trucks including Empanadarama,Yappy Dog, Cheeseball Wagon, Komodo and more.
5-6:30pm: Press Conference
6:30-8pm: Enjoy hands on time with almost all of the press conference content on over 120 PS3 and NGP kiosks. Arcade to include special appearances and musical talent.
8-9:30pm: Special performance

Live Streams:

G4TV
Gametrailers
GameSpot
IGN
PlayStation Blog

*will be updated with links as soon as they go online

Live Blogs:

IGN
Kotaku

*will be updated with links as soon as they go online

Games/Announcements we can expect:

Starhawk
Ratchet and Clank: All 4 One
Resistance 3
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
Uncharted Portable
The Last Guardian
Sorcery
Other new Move titles
New HD Collections
Partnerships with EA and Ubisoft (Exclusive content for PS3 version of multiplatform games)
Details on more PSN and PS+ features
NGP Pricing, Specs, Release Date, and Launch Titles

Other rumored reveals:

Sly 4
Agent
A new God of War title for NGP or PS3
Heavenly Sword 2
Quantic Dream's new title
A new EverQuest game
GTA V

IGN's Predictions for E3 2011

**GoldenHawk** · 31-05-11, 12:43 PM

PlayStation 3

● Konami announces MGS HD collection including MGS2 and MGS3. In Japan, Peacewalker will be sold separately. Elsewhere, Peacewalker will be included in the collection.
● Konami announces Zone of Enders HD collection including both games.
● Konami announces Silent Hill HD collection including Silent Hill 2 and 3. (Platforms unclear but will include at least PS3)
● Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim sweet new footage.
● Insomniac reveals Overstrike, a new four-player co-op action game and the first Insomniac game to appear on 360 as well as PS3.
● New Battlefield 3 Frostbite Engine trailer. Looks astounding.
● Check out the latest Mass Effect 3 gameplay video.
● Check out the CG Tomb Raider gore and shit video. At least I think it's Tomb Raider - doesn't resemble any TR game I ever played
● Batman: Arkham City continues to look amazing in this Catwoman specific trailer.
● Soul Calibur V is ready to re-enter the arena with this sizzling gameplay video.
● Resistance 3 looks like a return to form for the series, and it seeks to prove it by showcasing its multiplayer bona fides.
● Check out Hideo Kojima's new Fox Engine that will be used for current gen platforms.
● Black Box is taking care of Need for Speed: The Run, which focuses on the world of underground racing.
● Check out this latest E3 trailer for Final Fantasy XIII-2. Yeah.
● Ubisoft and Ancel's Rayman Origins is about the most beautiful game yet shown at E3 2011. Mind blowing.
● Ubisoft announces Far Cry 3, a return to the jungle and style of the first game. Images and more at link.
● Ubisoft announces Brother in Arms: Furious Four, and Inglourious Bastards riff with takes a more dudebro approach to the franchise. Video here.
● People have been murmuring about the new direction for Hitman, so now you can check it out for yourself in this video of Hitman Absolution.
● Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception has a collector's edition in the works. Check it out here. Also launch for media and more.
● Sony San Diego's action RPG, Ruin, will be simultaneously released on Vita and PS3 and includes cross platform play.
● New collection revealed - this time it's God of War Origins Collection, which includes Ghost of Sparta and Chains of Olympus from PSP remastered in 3D for the PS3.
● It has now been revealed that Dust 514 will be exclusive to PS3. All sorts of info in this topic.
● Check out this new video for Gotham City Impostors.
● New Star Trek game trailer to coincide with the new Abrams movie.
● After all those gameplay videos, I'm a bit surprised they went with this rather underwhelming CG Starhawk trailer.
● Saint's Row: The Third will have exclusive mode on PS3.
● And they also scored exclusive Battlefield 3 content. Yay exclusive content!
● Looking for something for MOVE? Zindagi Games has a new title called Medieval Moves, which is essentially an on-rails *sigh* arcade weapon gallery.
● Finally! After that teaser with the Sly Collection months ago, Sly 4 was finally revealed and it's being developed by Sanzaru Games, the ones responsible for Secret Agent Clank and the Sly Collection.
● Q-Games, developer of the award-winning PixelJunk series, returns this summer with a nostalgic take on the series with its new side-scrolling shooter, PixelJunk SideScroller.
● Final Fantasy XIII-2 dated for December 2011 in Japan. Early 2012 for NA/EU.

PS Vita

● Konami announces Silent Hill: Book of Memories. No further information available besides name and platform.
● PSP Vita Wi-Fi model will be available for 24,980 yen (including tax) in Japan, $249 in US and euro 249 in Europe, 3G/Wi-Fi model will be available for 29,980 yen (including tax) in Japan, $299 in US and euro 299 in Europe and successively launch in global market starting the end of 2011.
● Capcom announces Street Fighter X Tekken for NGP, featuring Cole from inFAMOUS as a bonus fighter.
● A Vanillaware game called Dragon's Crown was shown during the PS Vita Footage Reel. Skip to 3:30 for the footage. Looked stunning. Looks like Ignition is publishing this.
● PSP Vita will utilize AT&T exclusively for their 3G Service
● Irrational game announces an original Bioshock title for Vita. No images or footage.
● Super Stardust Delta looks as hectic as usual, utilizing the Vita's technology to stunning effect.
● I'm not sure how many of you are interested in Hustle Kings for the Vita, but here's impressions anyway.
● Here's IGN talkin' up the most arresting Vita original title, Sound Shapes. Impressions, images and video at link.
● Of all the Vita titles revealed, Little Deviants seems to be utilizing the features of the platform to greatest effect. Impressions and more at link.
● And of course the lineup would not be complete without mention of Uncharted: Golden Abyss. Please, spare the piss jokes. All sorts of media here.
● Sony San Diego's action RPG, Ruin, will be simultaneously released on Vita and PS3 and includes cross platform play.
● Not that anyone asked for more ModNation Racers, but there is a new and improved version coming for the Vita. Lots of info at link
● Hot Shots Golf trailer for Vita, now more pervy than ever. Thanks Japan.
● Shinobido 2 announced for Vita. Sequel to Acquire's ninja game for the PSP and PS2.
● Little Big Planet Vita trailer.
● Wipeout 2048 E3 trailer. Futuristic HD racing at your fingertips.
● Namco Bandai announced today that it is developing a version of Ridge Racer for Sony's next generation PlayStation Vita portable system.

Courtesy of NeoGAF

**CerebralTiger** · 07-06-11, 04:44 AM

Thread opened.

Hype Hype Hype (and hopefully, no stats and sales figures this year :P)

**Frakistan** · 07-06-11, 04:46 AM

As if uncharted and starhawk arn't enough, I bet NGP is Gonna steal the SHOW

---------- Post added at 04:46 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:45 AM ----------

Originally Posted by CerebralTiger

(and hopefully, no stats and sales figures this year :P)

as long as there is no disney and sesame street and little punks playing kinect i am fine LOLOL

**Taha Ahmed** · 07-06-11, 04:47 AM

Well it is pretty obvious that MS this year was going for families, casual gamers and kids as their customers with their E3 show. Sony should capitalize and go for the hardcore gamer crowd out there. Can turn out to be some successful advertising.