PSXE Poll Update: Exclusives Reigned Supreme At E3
God of War IIIWell, E3 is over and not surprisingly, the PSX Extreme readers found the unbelievable exclusive software to be the best part of Sony's press conference.
It began with a bang when they unveiled a huge gameplay demo for Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, then moved through the likes of MAG, Gran Turismo 5 (and Gran Turismo PSP), ModNation Racers, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, and the shocking announcement of Final Fantasy XIV, then concluded with a gigantic roar: that ridiculously sweet gameplay demonstration of God of War III. On top of which, we really didn't see much for Ratchet and Clank Future: A Crack in Time and White Knight Chronicles, two more exclusives that are going to get a lot of attention, and they briefly unveiled Rockstar's new PS3 exclusive, Agent. So it's no surprise that y'all got a big thrill out of such titles, and we needn't remind you that Uncharted 2 will absolutely explode this November. If you aren't in the multiplayer beta, have no fear; our impressions are coming soon, just so you know exactly what you're missing.
Now, as we're almost exactly halfway through 2009, it's time to ask what your favorite gaming experience has been thus far. And no, it's not fair to say, "oh, I just got around to playing Final Fantasy XII in 2009, so that's my favorite." We're only talking about games that released this year, so which is it? The immensely awesome Killzone 2? The hectic finger-smashing resurrection of a franchise known as Street Fighter IV? The recent bad-assery of inFamous? Or maybe you went and got sneaky and imported Demon's Souls... Well, whatever, we wanna know; vote now!
6/14/2009 Ben Dutka
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King James
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 10:34:48 PM
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LegendaryWolfeh
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 10:36:45 PM
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King James
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 11:09:45 PM
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LegendaryWolfeh
Monday, June 15, 2009 @ 12:04:30 AM
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King James
Monday, June 15, 2009 @ 1:18:20 AM
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Orvisman
Monday, June 15, 2009 @ 10:19:06 AM
On the import topic, I just found a new import store with great service, free EMS shipping (if you order five games), and a large catalog of games that are out of stock on other sites, including rare games. Best of all, he sells used copies that are mint.
It's like I have a personal shopper in Japan, and it is much cheaper than those deputy services.
Yes, I've seen one or two games that were outrageously priced, games that I bought far cheaper on Ebay. Ironically, he has an Ebay store, too, which is where I found him.
But, by and large, his prices are in-line with Play Asia... cheaper if you go used and if you factor in free EMS shipping.
One other thing, he also uses a point system like most Japanese web sites do. He gives you one, two, or three points for each game you order. On your next order, you can redeem those points on a 1 point for $1 dollar basis.
I'm sorry for the exuberant enthusiasm; but as someone who has been importing games since the Saturn/PS1 days and paying steep prices (Tronix, NCSX, Play-Asia, and too mnay now-defuct sites), it is nice to finally be able to tap the Japanese used game market without getting gouged by a deputy service or Ebay, especially since I went to buying the bulk of my U.S. games used to save money.
Another importing tip, I recently learned that Rakuten (a large Japanese online shopping mall) now offers an international shipping site where you can buy games directly from Japanese sites.
I was going to use Rakuten until I found this new import shop that allowed me to get 95% of the import games -- I've been out of the import scene for the past few years because I got married, but this site has allowed me to catch up cheaply) -- I've been looking to buy in one order.
Hit up sushief dot com.
Tell him Peter sent you.
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King James
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 10:33:45 PM
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King James
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 10:44:20 PM
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Xra897
Monday, June 15, 2009 @ 12:16:09 AM
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King James
Monday, June 15, 2009 @ 1:07:45 AM
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Juanalf
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 10:34:59 PM
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fatelementality
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 10:36:49 PM
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King James
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 10:50:33 PM
-Alan Wake (its not vaporware after all)
-Halo (again)
-Splinter Cell (Looks sweet. *crosses fingers for PC or PS3 release*)
-L4D2 (Ha)
-Mass Effect 2 (I'm impressed. But Bioware always does that to me. *crosses toes for PC or PS3 release)
5 games. thats it. Sony has done 3 already. Its laughable how ppl ignore that the tide has turned.
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Dancemachine55
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 11:34:11 PM
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King James
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 11:42:13 PM
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newchef
Monday, June 15, 2009 @ 12:34:21 AM
i r epic loling at it
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fatelementality
Monday, June 15, 2009 @ 1:02:27 AM
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Victor321
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 10:40:28 PM
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1. Killzone 2
2. Resident Evil 5
3. Infamous
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Scarecrow
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 11:13:08 PM
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Street Fighter IV epitomizes what's great 'bout fighting games.
It's the best fighter I've played in almost a decade(last one being Street Fighter Alpha 3).
Waited literally a whole decade to get my hands on a beautiful SF sequel again and it was worth it.
Beautiful graphics and characters.
It will only get better as they update the game further(balance patches, and any other extras)
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Bo0mKiiD
Monday, June 15, 2009 @ 12:12:04 AM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 11:21:16 PM
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Kowhoho
Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 11:28:57 PM
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King James
Monday, June 15, 2009 @ 12:10:29 AM
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Xra897
Monday, June 15, 2009 @ 12:16:29 AM
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LimitedVertigo
Monday, June 15, 2009 @ 12:44:29 AM
Don't know what you mean.
The little I've heard about it is this
Action Rpg
Lots of puzzles
Side platform
3D graphics blended with 2d
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, June 15, 2009 @ 12:56:21 AM
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LimitedVertigo
Monday, June 15, 2009 @ 1:09:02 AM
MP Cost: 20MP
What it Does: A golden coloured pyramid hovers over all enemies and deals lightening damage. This is a very effective attack and is useful to have.
Learned: From Godo in Wutai's Pagoda. From Stilve's living inside the frozen mountain and from the Materia Keeper that you fight through Mount Nible on your way to rocket town.
How?: The Materia keeper is the enemy most likely to use this on you naturally. All enemies cannot be manipulated to obtain this skill so when fighting them hope for the best.
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King James
Monday, June 15, 2009 @ 1:10:05 AM
Yea it was. I just saw it and wondered why PSXE, IGN, and G4 (the sites I usually check) didn't mention it at all.
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LimitedVertigo
Monday, June 15, 2009 @ 12:11:34 AM
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LimitedVertigo
Monday, June 15, 2009 @ 12:33:11 AM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, June 15, 2009 @ 12:58:15 AM
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King James
Monday, June 15, 2009 @ 1:16:43 AM
ME2 though, I'm pretty excited. ME1 was very impressive. When Bioware joined EA I was like, "Yes! Multiplatform baby!" Got it on PC and wondered why I should ever buy a Xbox again. 95% of their "exclusives" get released on PC.
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LimitedVertigo
Monday, June 15, 2009 @ 1:26:46 AM
I too played ME1 on PC and loved it but what pissed me off was the inability to use the 360 controller. I have a wireless 360 controller so I can play games on my PC. I'm all for mouse and keyboard but I prefer a game pad when playing 3rdperson games, not to mention my couch is comfy. ME2 better have this.
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Kai200X
Monday, June 15, 2009 @ 1:20:00 AM
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LowKii
Monday, June 15, 2009 @ 6:23:00 AM
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Silent_J
Monday, June 15, 2009 @ 10:04:27 AM
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daus26
Monday, June 15, 2009 @ 12:02:21 PM
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Out of all the exclusives, GT5 will be the first on my list.
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Skatejimmy5
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 @ 1:58:37 PM
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;)
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LegendaryWolfeh
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Sunday, June 14, 2009 @ 10:27:44 PM
Also...is Demon's Souls already here yet? O.o this is a hard one with both infamous and k2, hard to think these games have come out only in one half a year @_@ jeez. gotta go with.......k2 i think so