Sony's Huge E3 Rumor Collection
See Full ImageThere could be a whole host of huge announcements at this year's E3...or, there could be almost none at all, and this falls under the ever-widening category of "bad hype business." So, what should you be on the lookout for? What are the hottest rumors as we head into the show? Well, we're bound to drag up a few more over the next few weeks, but here's the current batch; it's impressive:
PlayStation 3 Price Drop
This probably tops the list, simply because fans have been clamoring for a PS3 price drop for many months now. We've seen and heard countless examples of a so-called price drop "right around the corner," but each and every time, Sony has denied the claims. So far, they've been right: there is currently no official word on a price cut for the PS3 hardware. However, E3 would be the perfect venue to make such a big announcement, and if they do, it may tie into the following...
A "Redesigned" PS3
This rumor just popped up this week, and the only reason it's plausible is because it could mean anything. It could be something as simple as new colors (like a Matte Silver and Ceramic White PS3 to match the new Dual Shock 3 controllers), or something as drastic as a brand new model (ooh, let's make the 160GB PS3 the default now!). Then again, maybe it's not a mechanical change but a structural one; there has been talk about slimming down the sexy behemoth that is Sony's next-gen machine, and we figure that's somewhat possible. But yeah, with a new model of some kind may come a price alteration...who knows?
The PSP Go!
Some sources want to say it's as good as confirmed, but until we see that press release in our inbox, it's no such thing. However, there's more evidence to back this thing than there has been for any other PSP2 rumor in the past, and that includes the long-running speculation that the new PSP would be a phone. We're almost certain you're going to see some sort of freshly redesigned PSP at E3, even if it's only another update in the form of the PSP-4000. Whatever it is, we figure it'll be made ready to launch for the holidays, which would be a good move by Sony. No doubt about it.
Team ICO's mystery PS3 project
We've been waiting on this for a loooong time. Or maybe it just feels like a loooong time. The last information we heard came from an inside source who said it would be closer to ICO than Shadow of the Colossus, but that's all we know. With all these huge technically superior blockbusters everywhere, we kinda miss the artsy approach to gaming, and you can bet Team ICO will deliver in this area. Along with Quantic Dream's Heavy Rain, this sits atop our list of unique titles we absolutely can't wait to see. We want the unveiling at E3! No more waiting!
Gran Turismo 5 in 2009
This game was mysteriously missing from Sony's confirmed list of games that would see the light of day at the show, and that makes us think... They may wish to make some sort of surprise announcement at their press conference, and we keep recalling what series creator Kazunori Yamauchi said late last year. In an interview, when asked if GT5 would be released in 2010, Yamauchi actually laughed and said it might "be coming sooner than you think." Since then, we really haven't seen any evidence that it'll launch this year...but no evidence to really say it'll be later, either. This could be very unexpected and very massive...
Other Games: Kingdom Hearts 3, Twisted Metal
For the first, we refuse to believe that Square-Enix would abandon one of their most critically acclaimed and profitable franchises. They've focused on the handhelds long enough; now's the time to step up and announce Kingdom Hearts 3. The only thing standing in the way? The final stretch run to complete Final Fantasy XIII, which the company has already said is taking up most all of their energy and focus. If that one doesn't pop up, maybe Eat Sleep Play and David Jaffe will finally lift the lid on their project, which most believe to be a new Twisted Metal. There's plenty of evidence to support the idea, but again, nothing "officially official."
Okay, so there you have it. Who wants to add more to the horde?
5/13/2009 Ben Dutka
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GuernicaReborn
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 1:11:46 AM
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BTNwarrior
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 2:41:25 AM
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godslim
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 5:12:24 AM
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www
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 7:03:58 AM
Uncharted,MGS4 are available,its not all about KH......Ur gonna have to wait till 2100 for ps4
It's 2009 and u don't got no next-gen game?????
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JoshuaAdam360
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 8:59:21 AM
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MarvelZombies
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 10:11:37 AM
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wasim
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 11:21:02 AM
are u an XBot in PSXEXTREME. go buy that crasp dvd player aka x360 for 200$ rather .
PS3 is the best gaming system and it has the best gaming library.
I am quite sure this could be one the xbots in disguise
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HeXeN
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 11:59:05 AM
I don't think he is a xbot he's just a proud PS2 owner which is okay.He'll upgrade when he can but $200 for the PS3! that's a good 10 years away at least.
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SubjectiveTruth
Tuesday, May 19, 2009 @ 8:19:50 PM
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chicko1983
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 @ 11:08:04 PM
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What about that unannounced PS3 Exclusive you seen Ben?
Or have you mentioned it *cough* Twisted Metal *cough*
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MirrorSoul
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 6:06:59 AM
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wasim
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 11:23:01 AM
personally Uncharted 2 alone kills the entire lineup of x360
ps3 already had 3 AAAs this year --MLB, KZ2 and INFAMOUS
I think Heavy rain will just floor people at e3
so good to be a PS3 owner
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MadKatBebop
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 @ 11:08:55 PM
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KOSMOS111
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 @ 11:21:31 PM
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White knight chronicles
tales of vespiria
Demon souls if it comes to NA
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HeXeN
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 @ 11:26:33 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 @ 11:51:56 PM
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Scarecrow
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 12:10:11 AM
Day1: FFXIII might determine Japan's future economy
Day2: FFXIII might be the key to recovering America's bad economy
Day3: It has the best graphic out of any game to date
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www
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 7:16:25 AM
Heard Kojima might be announcing MGS4 & some exclusive for Xbox 360,how funny is that?
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wasim
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 11:26:25 AM
I am expecting a KOJIMA PS3 game at e3
SONY just has an awesome AAA library on its own. It doesnt need any third party support. However i think a PS3 EXCLUSIVE KOJIPRO game is on the way
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Scarecrow
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 12:11:30 AM
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GuernicaReborn
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 12:43:05 AM
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Scarecrow
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 12:51:34 AM
And yes I don't know what the hell SCEJ is thinking? They should get that team together again and go for a sequel. They have the rights to the game, make a sequel for it dammit!
Legend of Dragoon 2 could be the FFXIII killer hehe. I always saw LOD as being FF's new rival....Sadly Sony hasn't giving it a true sequel
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laxpro2001
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 4:58:24 AM
Also Square NEEDS to announce KH3!
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b3mike
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 5:53:56 AM
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GuernicaReborn
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 12:12:53 AM
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Qubex
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 1:31:56 AM
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Q!
"i am home"
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Xbox_Killer
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 1:45:56 AM
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www
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 7:09:25 AM
Maybe Sony will be like;
"Hey credit crunchers,you people aren't the only ones in a recession,we just made $1 billi loss,we aren't gonna cut no price for nothing.If our great games coming still don't convince you to get a ps3, then go F yourselves,Kaz has had enough!"
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Xbox_Killer
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 7:50:22 AM
I still think Sony should raise the price.
Maybe that's their big announcement, a ps3 price raise. Here's hoping.
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Douchebaguette
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 2:48:33 AM
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sticklife
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www
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 7:13:51 AM
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Those slimlines usually come out at the end of the console's life.
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Twisted Metal
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 8:18:56 AM
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Ben are you going to E3?
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JoshuaAdam360
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 8:58:28 AM
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Also I think its a bit early for a redesign don't you guys? I mean I think in another 2 years yeah..
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opsdaddy
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 9:03:53 AM
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 10:24:47 AM
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Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 9:09:11 AM
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Mamills
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 9:18:04 AM
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http://gamecolumn.blog17.fc2.com/blog-entry-3136.html
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Robochic
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 9:47:06 AM
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Release date for White knight chronicals
More info on God of war 3
if they will bring out their own Hard Drives for the Ps3 i just don't feel comfortable upgrading a non sony harddrive.
I cant' see them announcing a new "slim" model or a price cut--and now for the thumbs down :)
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Rhapsodi
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 10:23:29 AM
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N a S a H
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 1:15:00 PM
I'd much rather have Mozilla.
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ADAM WEST
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 10:26:22 AM
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I think E3 this year is going to be great.
- Kojima is announcing something (hopefully not a 360 exclusive)
- Team ICO will finally break it's silence.
- GT5 will most likely be announced.
- Jaffey will announce something.
- plus we'll get release dates for White Knight, Uncharted 2, MAG, Ratchet, Heavy Rain, and GOW III.
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Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 10:42:26 AM
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Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 11:46:15 AM
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@KOSMOS111
In case you come back and read this...
I finally broke down and imported Demon's Souls and it is awesome. Its brutal and unforgiving but I think thats why I love it! Its actually a challenge thats worth trying for.
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sticklife
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 12:40:17 PM
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Masterofallz
Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 5:07:26 PM
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Of course, it IS EDGE magazine.
If they did, I dont think that a price drop will come any time soon.
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Thursday, May 14, 2009 @ 5:28:55 PM
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airraidjet
Wednesday, May 20, 2009 @ 1:20:10 AM
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Ummm, PS3 is NOT Sony's 'next-gen' machine.
PS3 is the current-gen. Sony's *next-gen* machine would be *PS4* which has been in development for quite some time.
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SnipeySnake
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Wednesday, May 13, 2009 @ 10:50:46 PM
Yeah i know I'm missing out but there isn't really much i like on the next gen systems. I'm ps2 all the way till kh3 comes out and if it doesn't then I'll probably get one when ps4 comes out or when the price at least drops down to 200$.
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