Compendium of Sony Related Announcements
Resistance 2 and Killzone 2 release dates inside.
Published: May 16, 2008
Sony announced a whole suite of things today that covers their entire range of products for the remainder of 2008 and early 2009. The sheer volume of games they have on tap is a little overwhelming, but it shows that Sony is completely dedicated to their platforms and won't leave gamers in a bind.
"For the second half of 2008 and beyond, we will see a spectacular line up of triple-A titles and original gaming content that will satisfy PlayStation fans across the board," said Scott A. Steinberg, Vice President of Product Marketing for SCEA. "Highly anticipated games such as Resistance 2, LittleBigPlanet, and Killzone 2, along with original content such as SIREN: Blood Curse and PixelJunk Eden, demonstrate SCEA’s passion to lead the market by continuing to deliver unique gaming content and revolutionary sequels to our best-selling franchises."
PlayStation 3 has been moving some units this year and the software that's coming up is sure to move a lot more, especially the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots PlayStation 3 Bundles that will be hitting the market. With the decisive victory that the Blu-ray camp has won over HD-DVD and the uptake of HDTVs, it's only a matter of time before PlayStation 3 becomes the defacto "must-have" item for anyone needing high definition content in its myriad of forms.
It also helps that Sony has Home coming this year, along with in-game XMB. The revitalization of the PlayStation Store and the content that's hitting the 'net soon are mind blowing. Sony really is coming into its own this generation, even if it had a rather slow start.
Without further adieu, here are the upcoming games for the rest of 2008 thru early 2009:
[PSP]
[Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2]
Clap Hanz brings the newest Hot Shots to PSP in a big way, giving gamers six new courses and new characters with all sorts of crazy accessories and customizable features. Internet play lets players jump into 16 player global tournaments. Players can also play 8 player ad-hoc mode or tee-up for some single player action. Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 will see a release on June 3rd.
[Secret Agent Clank]
Clank returns, along with Ratchet and Captain Qwark, in a strange adventure for the PSP. Like some of the spy classics we've all grown to love, Secret Agent Clank throws in the spy themed twist, tuxedo and all. Secret Agent Clank hits the store shelves on June 17th.
[NBA 09]
Sony Computer Entertainment America San Diego has been hard at work refining the NBA experience with NBA 09 for the PSP. Fast, fluid action hits the courts like a rocket, with a new Franchise mode and the all-popular Conquest mode. Mini-games are included, like pinball, pop-a-shot, and skee-ball, and compatibility with the PlayStation 3 version let's players use the tickets earned in NBA 09 for the PSP to purchase items on the PlayStation 3 counterpart.
NBA 09 will see a Fall release date.
[BUZZ! Master Quiz]
BUZZ! has been one of the most popular franchises to release in recent years, so it's no wonder that BUZZ! Master Quiz is set to hit the PSP in a big way. With over 3,000 questions on topics ranging from music and celebrities to science and nature, BUZZ! Master Quiz is going to put players through school all over again. BUZZ! Master Quiz can be enjoyed solo, but we all know it's best enjoyed with friends. With that in mind, three multiplayer modes where designed specifically with the PSP in mind.
BUZZ! Master Quiz will see a Fall release date.
[PlayStation Network]
[wipEout HD]
wipEout is one of those franchises that changes the way you approach a certain genre. Taking the fast paced action of futuristic racing to a whole other level, wipEout HD will hit the PS3 in a big way, giving the fastest racing experience this side of a 1080p HDTV. Running at 60 frames-per-second, and looking startling gorgeous while doing it, players will get the chance to experience eight player online racing and robust modes like Tournament, Time Trial, and Speed Lap. A new Pilot Assist will help players navigate the tracks, and a Photo Mode gives you the chance to check out some of your glory days.
wipEout HD will see a Summer release date.
[Elefunk]
A quirky little construction puzzle game, Elefunk lets the players build bridges and structures that support elephants moving across ravines, rivers, fire pits, and swamps. Using items with real world physics, players must select the proper materials and piece together anything that will hold the elephants' weight. Single and multiplayer modes round out the game, with leaderboards and challenge modes for more competitive gamers.
Elefunk will see a Summer release date.
[PixelJunk Eden]
The third installment of the PixelJunk series from Q-Games, PixelJunk Eden puts the player in the shoes of a tiny insect leaping and swinging through an evolving 2D plant environment. Smashing nearby enemies and navigating the undergrowth helps players gather treasure strewn throughout the beautiful 1080p world. PixelJunk Eden can be played singly or cooperatively.
PixelJunk Eden is set to release this Summer.
[SIREN: Blood Curse]
Set in the Japanese village of Hanuda, SIREN: Blood Curse follows an American TV crew doing research on the legend of a "vanished village." While playing as seven different characters, players will try to unravel the mystery behind the village of Hanuda, before the Shibito, or living dead, kill them. A a new "sight jack" mechanic lets players see from the point of the enemy.
SIREN: Blood Curse will be available this Summer.
[PlayStation 3]
[SOCOM: US Navy Seals Confrontation]
SOCOM has always been a powerful brand for Sony, so it only makes sense that they release a version of the game for PlayStation 3. SOCOM: US Navy Seals Confrontation throws the player into seven different North African environments, even bringing back the past with a 32-player version of the popular "Crossroads" map. Players can customize their facial and physical features, as well as purchase themed packs containing weapons, maps, and features on the PlayStation Store.
SOCOM: US Navy Seals Confrontation will see a September 16th release date.
[LittleBigPlanet]
Developed by Media Molecule, the ambitious platformer has been praised as one of the most creative games ever seen. LittleBigPlanet lets players "Play, Create, and Share" inside its strangely hand-stitched, flexible nature. Players can even create their own customized burlap Sackperson, after which they can play with up to three others, create their own levels to play inside, or share levels and objects they've made with others on the PlayStation Network.
LittleBigPlanet is hitting the PS3 this October.
[NBA 09]
Like it's portable counterpart, the PS3 will be getting some NBA action this Fall, which will bring a new Life mode to the game, letting players detail every aspect of a player's life both on the court and off. The Franchise mode makes an appearance, as does a Progression mode where players are awarded experience and attributes during gameplay. Of course, as mentioned under the PSP version of the game, players can use tickets earned in the Carnival mode to purchase items in the PS3 version.
NBA 09 will hit systems this Fall.
[BUZZ! Quiz TV]
BUZZ! finally hits the PS3 with BUZZ! Quiz TV. Stocked with questions involving music, movies, sports and lifestyle, four players from anywhere in the world can jump in and play, even downloading new quiz packs from the PlayStation Network. Mybuzzquiz.com will even let players create and share their own quizzes online so others can download them.
BUZZ! Quiz TV is set to release in Fall.
[MotorStorm Pacific Rift]
MotorStorm is back, this time in the jungled environments of the Pacific. Players get a greater selection of tracks, a wider selection of vehicles, the promise of destructible environments, and 20 player online multiplayer. A new photo mode lets players save images within the game. Players can even create custom soundtracks from their PS3's HDD.
MotorStorm Pacific Rift will see a Fall release date.
[Resistance 2]
Mankind may have fallen but it's not too late to beat the Chimera back. Set in the United States, Sgt. Nathan Hale returns to do battle with the aliens invading Earth in an epic single player campaign that is sure to keep players glued to their seats until its conclusion. Once that's done, the multiplayer mode takes over, letting players jump into 60 player class-based online multiplayer. Even better is the tight integration of the community support from MyResistance.net.
Resistance 2 is set to hit store shelves in the Fall.
[Killzone 2]
One of the most highly anticipated first-person shooters ever, Killzone 2 will either disappoint or blow minds. Featuring adaptable AI, destructible environments, and realistic squad mechanics, players join the ranks of the ISA on the alien planet of Helghan in a battle to capture the Helghast emperor and end the war. New weapons, vehicles, and gameplay elements abound, along with multiplayer and an extensive single player mode.
Killzone 2 is set for a February 2009 release.
"For the second half of 2008 and beyond, we will see a spectacular line up of triple-A titles and original gaming content that will satisfy PlayStation fans across the board," said Scott A. Steinberg, Vice President of Product Marketing for SCEA. "Highly anticipated games such as Resistance 2, LittleBigPlanet, and Killzone 2, along with original content such as SIREN: Blood Curse and PixelJunk Eden, demonstrate SCEA’s passion to lead the market by continuing to deliver unique gaming content and revolutionary sequels to our best-selling franchises."
PlayStation 3 has been moving some units this year and the software that's coming up is sure to move a lot more, especially the Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots PlayStation 3 Bundles that will be hitting the market. With the decisive victory that the Blu-ray camp has won over HD-DVD and the uptake of HDTVs, it's only a matter of time before PlayStation 3 becomes the defacto "must-have" item for anyone needing high definition content in its myriad of forms.
It also helps that Sony has Home coming this year, along with in-game XMB. The revitalization of the PlayStation Store and the content that's hitting the 'net soon are mind blowing. Sony really is coming into its own this generation, even if it had a rather slow start.
Without further adieu, here are the upcoming games for the rest of 2008 thru early 2009:
[PSP]
[Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2]
Clap Hanz brings the newest Hot Shots to PSP in a big way, giving gamers six new courses and new characters with all sorts of crazy accessories and customizable features. Internet play lets players jump into 16 player global tournaments. Players can also play 8 player ad-hoc mode or tee-up for some single player action. Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2 will see a release on June 3rd.
[Secret Agent Clank]
Clank returns, along with Ratchet and Captain Qwark, in a strange adventure for the PSP. Like some of the spy classics we've all grown to love, Secret Agent Clank throws in the spy themed twist, tuxedo and all. Secret Agent Clank hits the store shelves on June 17th.
[NBA 09]
Sony Computer Entertainment America San Diego has been hard at work refining the NBA experience with NBA 09 for the PSP. Fast, fluid action hits the courts like a rocket, with a new Franchise mode and the all-popular Conquest mode. Mini-games are included, like pinball, pop-a-shot, and skee-ball, and compatibility with the PlayStation 3 version let's players use the tickets earned in NBA 09 for the PSP to purchase items on the PlayStation 3 counterpart.
NBA 09 will see a Fall release date.
[BUZZ! Master Quiz]
BUZZ! has been one of the most popular franchises to release in recent years, so it's no wonder that BUZZ! Master Quiz is set to hit the PSP in a big way. With over 3,000 questions on topics ranging from music and celebrities to science and nature, BUZZ! Master Quiz is going to put players through school all over again. BUZZ! Master Quiz can be enjoyed solo, but we all know it's best enjoyed with friends. With that in mind, three multiplayer modes where designed specifically with the PSP in mind.
BUZZ! Master Quiz will see a Fall release date.
[PlayStation Network]
[wipEout HD]
wipEout is one of those franchises that changes the way you approach a certain genre. Taking the fast paced action of futuristic racing to a whole other level, wipEout HD will hit the PS3 in a big way, giving the fastest racing experience this side of a 1080p HDTV. Running at 60 frames-per-second, and looking startling gorgeous while doing it, players will get the chance to experience eight player online racing and robust modes like Tournament, Time Trial, and Speed Lap. A new Pilot Assist will help players navigate the tracks, and a Photo Mode gives you the chance to check out some of your glory days.
wipEout HD will see a Summer release date.
[Elefunk]
A quirky little construction puzzle game, Elefunk lets the players build bridges and structures that support elephants moving across ravines, rivers, fire pits, and swamps. Using items with real world physics, players must select the proper materials and piece together anything that will hold the elephants' weight. Single and multiplayer modes round out the game, with leaderboards and challenge modes for more competitive gamers.
Elefunk will see a Summer release date.
[PixelJunk Eden]
The third installment of the PixelJunk series from Q-Games, PixelJunk Eden puts the player in the shoes of a tiny insect leaping and swinging through an evolving 2D plant environment. Smashing nearby enemies and navigating the undergrowth helps players gather treasure strewn throughout the beautiful 1080p world. PixelJunk Eden can be played singly or cooperatively.
PixelJunk Eden is set to release this Summer.
[SIREN: Blood Curse]
Set in the Japanese village of Hanuda, SIREN: Blood Curse follows an American TV crew doing research on the legend of a "vanished village." While playing as seven different characters, players will try to unravel the mystery behind the village of Hanuda, before the Shibito, or living dead, kill them. A a new "sight jack" mechanic lets players see from the point of the enemy.
SIREN: Blood Curse will be available this Summer.
[PlayStation 3]
[SOCOM: US Navy Seals Confrontation]
SOCOM has always been a powerful brand for Sony, so it only makes sense that they release a version of the game for PlayStation 3. SOCOM: US Navy Seals Confrontation throws the player into seven different North African environments, even bringing back the past with a 32-player version of the popular "Crossroads" map. Players can customize their facial and physical features, as well as purchase themed packs containing weapons, maps, and features on the PlayStation Store.
SOCOM: US Navy Seals Confrontation will see a September 16th release date.
[LittleBigPlanet]
Developed by Media Molecule, the ambitious platformer has been praised as one of the most creative games ever seen. LittleBigPlanet lets players "Play, Create, and Share" inside its strangely hand-stitched, flexible nature. Players can even create their own customized burlap Sackperson, after which they can play with up to three others, create their own levels to play inside, or share levels and objects they've made with others on the PlayStation Network.
LittleBigPlanet is hitting the PS3 this October.
[NBA 09]
Like it's portable counterpart, the PS3 will be getting some NBA action this Fall, which will bring a new Life mode to the game, letting players detail every aspect of a player's life both on the court and off. The Franchise mode makes an appearance, as does a Progression mode where players are awarded experience and attributes during gameplay. Of course, as mentioned under the PSP version of the game, players can use tickets earned in the Carnival mode to purchase items in the PS3 version.
NBA 09 will hit systems this Fall.
[BUZZ! Quiz TV]
BUZZ! finally hits the PS3 with BUZZ! Quiz TV. Stocked with questions involving music, movies, sports and lifestyle, four players from anywhere in the world can jump in and play, even downloading new quiz packs from the PlayStation Network. Mybuzzquiz.com will even let players create and share their own quizzes online so others can download them.
BUZZ! Quiz TV is set to release in Fall.
[MotorStorm Pacific Rift]
MotorStorm is back, this time in the jungled environments of the Pacific. Players get a greater selection of tracks, a wider selection of vehicles, the promise of destructible environments, and 20 player online multiplayer. A new photo mode lets players save images within the game. Players can even create custom soundtracks from their PS3's HDD.
MotorStorm Pacific Rift will see a Fall release date.
[Resistance 2]
Mankind may have fallen but it's not too late to beat the Chimera back. Set in the United States, Sgt. Nathan Hale returns to do battle with the aliens invading Earth in an epic single player campaign that is sure to keep players glued to their seats until its conclusion. Once that's done, the multiplayer mode takes over, letting players jump into 60 player class-based online multiplayer. Even better is the tight integration of the community support from MyResistance.net.
Resistance 2 is set to hit store shelves in the Fall.
[Killzone 2]
One of the most highly anticipated first-person shooters ever, Killzone 2 will either disappoint or blow minds. Featuring adaptable AI, destructible environments, and realistic squad mechanics, players join the ranks of the ISA on the alien planet of Helghan in a battle to capture the Helghast emperor and end the war. New weapons, vehicles, and gameplay elements abound, along with multiplayer and an extensive single player mode.
Killzone 2 is set for a February 2009 release.