PSXE Poll Update: Majority Guesses Sony's Big News At E3
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Last week, we asked you what you thought would be the biggest news from Sony's E3 press conference, and although many picked either the PSP2 or "nothing earth-shattering" (likely because huge stuff like Killzone 3 and inFamous 2 were revealed before the show), the majority guessed at a big new PlayStation 3 exclusive. And then, at the end of Sony's conference, they dropped the bomb and announced Twisted Metal; it didn't come as a huge shock to us - we started our day talking to Dave and Scott about it - but we imagine some of you were pretty darn surprised. The PSP2 never did materialize but it may still arrive at another event later this year, a teaser for the PS4 still seems like a long ways off, and Sony may not need another model for the holidays...but who knows? Other big news from the conference included Portal 2, although it won't be exclusive, and PlayStation Move and 3D occupied the limelight for a while.
So now that it has been revealed, what do you think about Twisted Metal? We know that because it hasn't been on consoles for over 9 years, younger gamers really don't consider it to be a big deal, but many veterans are overjoyed. Then again, maybe you weren't impressed by what you saw, or this just isn't your type of game. So what say you? Does Eat Sleep Play have an easy winner on their hands, or will a new generation fail to see the appeal of over-the-top car combat?
Tags: ps3 exclusive, twisted metal, e3
6/20/2010 9:33:41 PM Ben Dutka
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piratedrunk
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 12:30:25 AM
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Milonakis
Sunday, June 20, 2010 @ 10:08:37 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, June 20, 2010 @ 10:09:50 PM
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GuernicaReborn
Sunday, June 20, 2010 @ 10:21:06 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, June 20, 2010 @ 10:31:56 PM
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Scarecrow
Sunday, June 20, 2010 @ 10:57:48 PM
Twitch gamers will be so upset if they can't 2 hit KO other opponents or the CPU
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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, June 20, 2010 @ 10:08:59 PM
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GuernicaReborn
Sunday, June 20, 2010 @ 10:16:09 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, June 20, 2010 @ 10:32:53 PM
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main_event05
Sunday, June 20, 2010 @ 10:35:18 PM
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But twisted metal is awesome. one of the 1st games i played on the playstation. is it a new game or a remake
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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, June 20, 2010 @ 11:04:36 PM
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kraygen
Sunday, June 20, 2010 @ 10:42:21 PM
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It's something I'd pick up and play a bit here and there. So I'll probably get it after a price drop. I just don't see myself dedicating 100 hours right off the bat, but what I do play of it, I'm sure will be fun.
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DemonNeno
Sunday, June 20, 2010 @ 10:46:29 PM
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I think it's still a little too soon to determine what I think of it. TM looks great, the idea of it sounds great and the return of the classic is absolutely great! I just haven't seen actual gameplay footage, just what seemed to be cutscenes.. Perhaps someone could help point me towards some actual gameplay?
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Scarecrow
Sunday, June 20, 2010 @ 10:59:04 PM
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This game will be explosive!
If you ever wanted to destroy everything in your path, THIS is the game.
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WorldEndsWithMe
Sunday, June 20, 2010 @ 11:05:06 PM
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 12:51:18 AM
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main_event05
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 12:55:32 AM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 1:16:15 AM
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Sunni_Boi
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 9:24:30 AM
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HeXeN
Sunday, June 20, 2010 @ 11:20:19 PM
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FM23
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 12:24:05 AM
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piratedrunk
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 12:37:12 AM
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 12:50:23 AM
And for the record, "old" for Twisted Metal isn't 20+. Black came out in 2001, which means if you're only 20, Black came out when you were 11, and the first two - which were vastly superior to 3 and 4 - came out when you were about 7 or 8. So in all honesty, I'm not trusting anyone on their TM experience unless they're a bit older than that.
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Clamedeus
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 2:23:23 AM
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Mavfan321
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 3:58:47 AM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 5:58:35 PM
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CharlesD
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 12:44:55 AM
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Qubex
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 1:29:02 AM
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Q!
"play.experience.enjoy"
*Currently in Auckland, New Zealand
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Random_Steve
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 1:54:37 AM
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Qwarktast1c
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 1:56:58 AM
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FM23
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 2:49:55 AM
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@Piratedunk
Seriously, one mans opinion doesn't express the opinions of others. My opinon is mine, subjective expression. Just because you and yours are excited doesn't mean others are and vice versa. Instead of calling my rant BS and what not, actually read my words without replying in such a rude 'internet' fashion.
@Ben: I am just stating an opinion, like how you talk about how much your are excited for the new TM, well I am talking or writing about how much I am not and partially why. I definitely didn't mean the entire PS3 population when I wrote my first comment. There are many sides to this picture. People are excited, neutral, hate the idea, etc. I am speaking more or less for the people who really don't care and I never stated everyone feels this way and if I did, sorry for the confusion. Anyway, I wasn't 11 when I first played Twisted Metal Black from what I remember. And even at a young age, I could appreciate things and I could see the beauty in ? more so than others. I used 20+ just as an example, the range after that is unlimited. I'm only 23, definitely not old, but for the way I think now, I find myself not excited. This is not a shot at the game, but more or less some sight into my thinking pattern. I got into the series at TM3 and ended at Black. I still have Black and might just pop it in to actually see if I still like TM. Listen I'm the type of dude that people wouldn't even think I am in to video games. I have friends who are hardcore and casual gamers, and speaking from my experience, we all loved TM, but right now no one cares. Is this everyones opinion...certainly not...but I can still state my opinion freely without getting harassed for it like how you claim FF is this and that when others and myself think otherwise. If my words seem negative, sorry for that as I don't mean for them to be, but I just felt I needed to clarify somethings. I love this site! Like I said, I have to see how it turns out. I would still play it just like how I play Split Second and MCLA, a bunch of games I were never excited about.
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Qwarktast1c
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 3:55:28 AM
i played TM 2, 3, and black back in the day. so what if i was 7 or 8 years old? i could still appreciate the game for its fun factor. now that i'm older i just feel as though TM is kinda meh. it's not a groundbreaking announcement by any means, but hey that's my opinion.
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 10:13:12 AM
Seriously, try to understand what is written. Maybe try reading more, or something.
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piratedrunk
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 1:09:26 PM
"Trust me, olders gamers don't care for this game"
I was simply calling you on it as I am an older gamer and so could immediately nullify your claim.
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Qwarktast1c
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 7:28:29 PM
i stressed the fact that it was my OPINION
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piratedrunk
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 8:06:40 PM
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Jalex
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 3:50:17 AM
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Personally, I've never been a huge 'Twisted Metal' fan, but I can sum up my feeling for the series' return in one word:
Starved.
'Black' was the last entry I played, and it's been so long that I feel like a considerable portion of my gaming life is a void that desperately needs to be filled.
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Mavfan321
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 3:55:23 AM
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___________
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 4:43:23 AM
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it was hard to believe he was not working on a TM game when he kept saying the same thing week in week out.
that said im really looking forward to TM, its been ages since ive played a propper car combat game not a kart racer like MNR.
the last car combat game i played would be full auto battlelines 2 back in 2007!
as for a PSP2 it has to be announced, im 100% positive on that!
i mean nintendo have a new more powerfull system, apple are bringing out the Iphone 4 and have the Ipad.
thats 3 products in the same market as the PSP that would wipe the floor with it!
i mean when a phone is more powerfull than a dedicated gaming device, thats the last sign you seriously need to upgrade!
but theres no point in sony upgrading to a PSP2 HD if there going to support it the way they supported the PSP.
it was really amusing that add they showed for their new PSP promo, nice to see there giving the PSP some time in the spotlight!
if there going to release a new PSP they have to open the floodgates on exclusives for it.
not rely on third party developers, and none of this ps3 to psp ports either!!!!!!!!!!
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NazzyQ
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 6:22:27 AM
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I was hoping that Jaffe would reveal an entirely new game at E3 instead of resurrecting a franchise that hasn't seen a new console entry for quite some time.
Also,I think its ridiculous to disregard someone's opinion on the Twisted Metal franchise just because they were 8-10 years old when they played the previous entries.You don't need to have decades of experience to aprreciate or enjoy a great game. Or have good gaming taste for that matter.
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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 10:10:44 AM
There's nothing ridiculous about what I said so don't get all bent out of shape. I'll repeat it: if you played TM last as a little kid and are now an adult, no, I'm not going to put much stock in your opinion on a game that returns for the first time in a decade.
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JackC8
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 7:35:31 AM
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A PS4 for the holidays? Ack! Not ready for that big of an investment for another couple of years at least :)
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tridon
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 8:56:50 AM
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First, I hear Jaffe wants to return the series to being T-rated to acquire more sales by being able to sell in big box retailers such as Target. I'm all for that if that's what Jaffe's vision for the new game calls for, but if it's going to be watered down just to please the younger crowds, I'll be upset. Black was far and away my favourite Twisted Metal and I think a lot of that had to do with its mature subject material. So yes, this worries me.
Secondly, the videos shown at E3 didn't really excite me too much. They looked good, but not great. Again, this could just be me missing the dark tones of Black but who knows?
Thirdly, originally, Jaffe wanted this to be a multiplayer-only game. It was only later that they decided to tack on a single-player campaign. Personally, I'd take single-player over multi ANYday. At least 50% of people I've played with online are rude, vulgar tweens and that completely dwindles any fun my multiplayer experience should be. Therefore, there's an excellent chance I'll try Twisted Metal's MP campaign but not play it for any length of time. That's why I'm hoping they put some heart into the SP campaign and just not have it on there to shut people up.
Lastly, I have fond memories of Twisted Metal... and my girlfriend LOVES the series, even the crappy ones. So yeah, I'm looking forward to it but I'm slightly worried at the same time. I suppose time will tell. I just hope Jaffe and company don't rule out their original followers to try and gain some newbies.
Oh, and for everyone's information, this isn't Twisted Metal's first appearance on consoles in ten years. The PSP game, Twisted Metal: Head-On was ported over to the PS2 a few years back and also included new levels for Black. Just in case anyone missed it, I thought I'd let you know. ;)
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tumbletunnel
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 9:13:50 AM
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Snaaaake
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 10:07:16 AM
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These 2 franchise, while may be huge(yea I know, TM is a dwarf compared to GT), I never owned any copy from these 2 franchise.
I played a bit of GT4 back in 2006 but because I was still high from the weeks spent on NFS Carbon. GT4 kinda ticked me off as a realistic racer.
But now we're in the gen where PS3 exclusives always have potential so I might give them both a chance.
Here's a bit I wanna share.
After I quit on GT4, my brother said I wasn't a real gamer if I don't like games like GT4.
I hit back at him though, my brother never enjoyed games like Ratchet and Clank, GOW and DMC. And seriously, as a brother I have no idea WHY!!
His taste goes to games like:
1) Sid Meier's(watched him play Civillisation many times and I find it boring yet he is always addicted to one)
2) RTS (A C&C maniac, need I say more?)
3) Football Manager(No idea why he loved it so much but eventually I understand why and so I play it too)
4) Tactics(that's why he finished Valkyria Chronicles more than 10 times......)
5) Anything that's gotta do with realism ala KZ2 which he thinks is the best FPS of all time.(AND FPS ISN'T HIS FAVOURITE GENRE!!)
Well hope you don't mind me sharing with you guys about my brother's slightly weird taste in gaming.
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NeoHumpty
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 10:23:27 AM
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NeoHumpty
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 10:30:18 AM
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I want to hear more about Rage. Looks like a year of shooters.
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tlpn99
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 10:39:20 AM
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Anyhow when the demo started and the big spotted pants were seen slowly revealing the clown I was still unsure what the game was. Once I heard the name of the game I was still like ok whats the fuss about ?
I'll more than likely buy the game as it looked a lot of fun. Just hope it plays well, I think it will do as Jaffe is behind it and I have liked other games he has done in the past.
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FM23
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 2:29:39 PM
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WorldEndsWithMe
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 5:56:32 PM
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DjEezzy
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 2:46:49 PM
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FM23
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 6:38:33 PM
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Thats true. I didn't mean to come at you disrespectful either, but I can definitely see how it could seem that way...thats the disadvangtage of the internet and a conversation in person. At any rate, "twitch gamer" may not have been created by him, but once he used it, everyone on this website start throwing it out. It just like when your in highschool and everyone starts using those same catch phrases because all the 'cool' kids were saying it...you know.
@Ben: Are you going to review Transformers War of Cybertron?
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BikerSaint
Monday, June 21, 2010 @ 7:10:23 PM
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So I'm no longer get it up for car combat type games.
And since I have no need for Viagra, I'll probably be saying "so long" there to games like TW, Vig 8 & most of the rest(except to add into my gaming collections much later on).
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NoSmokingBandit
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Sunday, June 20, 2010 @ 9:53:15 PM