Official E3 Rumors/Discussion/Chat Thread

[Shenrien]

keeping expectations low is the best way to go

Solid gold PS3 with Platinum Controllers and a release date for PS4 with a shitty spin off of Halo to make fun of everyone who enjoys the franchise, calling it.

[Kurokikaze]

Looking forward to new XMB update and PSN Premium info tomorrow. <3

[Cichy]

Solid gold PS3 with Platinum Controllers and a release date for PS4 with a shitty spin off of Halo to make fun of everyone who enjoys the franchise, calling it.

New PS3 motion controlers that let you play another Star Wars game is my guess.

[Krandor]

Give me a new fucking Zelda game and E3 can be declared a win.

And some videos of MvC3 gameplay.

[Souj]

Duke Nukem Forever trailer!

[Shojin]

It probably won't be until Xbox 720/Playstation 4 that they will combine some kind of suit possible for even better motion capture as well as maybe a standard gun, sword, and what not.

I'd be happy with just a combination of Move/Kinect. Kinect to accurately track your body and the Move to use in the hands for buttons and for the micro millimeter accuracy which Kinect won't be able to track.

Combined, I think it could be pretty awesome. (I know PS Eye with Move can track body and face, but I know it isn't very reliable because well... it's basically just a webcam.) I know all the console makers are pushing for motion controls now, but I still don't think the affordable cost to tech ratio is quite there yet.

[SephYuyX]

Zelda, Metroid, and Goldeneye will be my wants tomorrow from Nintendo, ill be pissed if I dont see all three, anything else would be a bonus.

[BRP]

I heard they can't stream whatever Activision is doing because it is more of a concert and that makes it expensive.

[GRT]

Kojima: new motion controlled ZOE game on the Wii

[Shojin]

I heard they can't stream whatever Activision is doing because it is more of a concert and that makes it expensive.

Apparently they spent $6mil on their party and hired Lady Gaga, right?

[SephYuyX]

Also Golden Sun.

[Merovingian]

I heard they can't stream whatever Activision is doing because it is more of a concert and that makes it expensive.

Nothing of value was lost unless we get a game were we can punch bobby kotick, even if it is for the kinetic or move i will buy it

[6souls]

doh... there was a stream of DR2 party >.>

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/7670252

http://imgur.com/mOrXf.jpg
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http://imgur.com/co5Zo.jpg

[6souls]

ps3 E3 meet-up recap

[6souls]

http://www.gamasutra.com/db_area/ima...freeriders.jpg
Sega is joining the wave of publishers supporting Microsoft's Kinect with its classic mascot: Sonic Free Riders, a hoverboarding game featuring the hedgehog and his friends, is set to launch for the system this holiday season.

In their joint announcement, Sega America and Sega Europe described it as "an extreme fast-paced boarding game" designed specifically for Kinect's full-body controls.

Sonic Free Riders -- apparently a Kinect-configured refresh of prior-gen racer Sonic Riders -- lets multiple players use customizable hover boards and bikes to race each other -- players can play as Sonic, one of the other franchise characters, or as their own avatar.

Race courses will also feature pick-ups and usable items on the course; players can use them and launch them at one another by "throwing, shaking or swinging" with their arms. It's also playable in single-player mode against AIs.

"Sega is immensely excited to be a part of Microsoft’s line up for Kinect for Xbox 360," says Sega America and Sega Europe marketing senior VP Gary Knight. "The full body motion control is an innovative avenue allowing for complete immersion in the game. This is a whole new way to play as Sonic!"

http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/2...ree_Riders.php

[Shenrien]

Taking one of 90s more popular heroes and placing them on shovelware.

omfg think of the money that could be made, its a shame that Sega/Sonic Team have become the biggest whore developers/publishers to date.

[6souls]

Recently we revealed a few new PS3 models uncovered through the FCC, and today CVG.com (linked above) reports that Sony plans to launch new PlayStation 3 SKUs that will include a 500GB HDD and come bundled with the Move Motion Controller.

The new PlayStation 3 bundles are also reported to include faster internal Wi-Fi cards, specifically 802.11n versus 802.11 b/g.

To quote:

"Sony plans to release 500GB and 250GB versions of its slimline powerhouse bundled with the new motion controller later this year, according to our industry source in Los Angeles.

We were also told that the new PS3s will come with new faster internal Wi-Fi cards (802.11n, for those of you who know what that means). Current PS3s come with the slower 802.11 b/g standard Wi-Fi.

Basically, that means new PS3's connection to PSN and the Internet will be faster if you have an 802.11n-compatible router."

http://www.ps3news.com/PlayStation-3...le-at-e3-2010/
http://www.computerandvideogames.com....php?id=250803

Activision has confirmed that Bungie's new game will be coming to PS3, Xbox 360 and PC.

The project will be the first instalment in Bungie's new 'action universe' - and the debut offering from its ten-year deal with Activision.

Activision CFO Thomas Tippl said this evening in an E3 earnings call that the release would "move the needle" in terms of sales potential.

"If you just look at the performance of Halo 3, that sold nine million on 360 with an incredible 40 per cent attach rate," he said. "[Look at] the projected install base of 70 million 360s and PS3 this year, with the PC opportunity... which when combined with Bungie.net quickly gets [the game] to growth and market potential that will move the needle in a significant way."

http://www.computerandvideogames.com....php?id=251385

DJ Hero 2 will feature microphones in an attempt to woo the female audience, Activision has confirmed.

Speaking in an earnings call before its mega E3 party tonight, Activision CFO Thomas Tippl also confirmed that a 'party bundle' would be released at retail.

"We're excited to add singing functionality to DJ Hero 2 - which should particualrly appeal to the female market," said Tippl.

"There will be a party bundle with 2 DJ decks and a microphone - to help get the party started."

A full list of artists is expected to be announced tonight - but Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Kanye West and more.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com....php?id=251383

Activision's E3 extravaganza has already played host to Usher, Jane's Addiction - and Tony Hawk's Shred.

The publisher showed off both skateboarding and snowboarding on the big screen at its event - with Hawk himself rolling in to say hello.

He was joined by a team of skateboarders on stage.

Gameplay footage was of skaters tackling terrains including rooftops and bridges - with plenty of airbound tricks thrown in for good measure.

Early reaction to the clip from watching journalists we've spoken to has been positive - and that it's got a distinctly old school feel.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com....php?id=251411

[Shenrien]

Sony isn't even holding a conference and so they do not disappoint, I'm stoked for the 500GB because this pretty much confirms the new Firmware will take the cap from 320GB to 500GB, fuck yeah, time to upgrade my hard drive and then bitch that it's still not big enough for what I want to all place on my PS3

[Shojin]

Sony isn't even holding a conference and so they do not disappoint, I'm stoked for the 500GB because this pretty much confirms the new Firmware will take the cap from 320GB to 500GB, fuck yeah, time to upgrade my hard drive and then bitch that it's still not big enough for what I want to all place on my PS3

what? 640gb 2.5" drives have been working since they came about. in fact i'm willing to bet the new 750gb drives will work too

EDIT: I've been using a 500gb drive for years

[Null]

Well shit, I went to work at page 31. Figured I'd catch up reading to see what happened when I got back. Fuck that, just hope the rest of the day was as boring as the start so I didn't miss much.