Uncharted 3 Details: 3D, Storyline Info, Greatness Returns

It deserves more than one headline today. Not only because there's a lot of new information, but also because...it's freakin' Uncharted 3.

The big news today is the announcement of Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception, which is scheduled to arrive for the holiday rush next year. You've already got the baseline details and the teaser video; now it's time to head over to the PlayStation Blog and learn even more about the upcoming masterpiece. The primary goal is to create an "unmatched and extremely compelling interactive cinematic experience," which this series has done better than any other. Naughty Dog will also continue to push the capability of the powerful PlayStation 3 hardware "through constantly refined gameplay mechanics and technology innovation." But wait, there's more:

Drake will not only visit the harsh sands of Arabia, but he will also journey all over the world, which should result in the beautiful varying environments we all crave. The treasure hunter is in search of the "Atlantis of the Sands," so he and old friend Sully set off with visions of gold...but perhaps unsurprisingly, the lost city has a terrible secret... Competitive and co-op multiplayer will return as a quality complement to what should be an unparalleled single-player experience, and last but not least, yes, it will be available in stereoscopic 3D. Oh, and it is mentioned that the first two titles - Uncharted: Drake's Fortune and Uncharted 2: Among Thieves - have combined to sell over 8 million copies worldwide.

While some will say that's still too low, given the insane quality of the titles in question, we must remind you that the original came out at the end of 2007, when like 12 people had the PS3. Furthermore, one must be logical; you can't compare the sales of an exclusive title to the sales of a game on multiple platforms. Granted, there are now around 42 million PS3 consoles worldwide but if you make a game for both the PS3 and 360, that's a consumer crowd of over 85 million.

At any rate, we just can't wait. What is arguably the best franchise of the generation should amaze us all in less than a year.

Related Game(s): Uncharted 3

Tags: uncharted 3, drakes deception, uncharted 3 info

12/9/2010 12:22:26 PM Ben Dutka

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maxpontiac
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 12:40:20 PM
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Wow. Just wow.

Oh, and I don't ever want to see this franchise go to the 360.

It'll turn HALO on us.

Last edited by maxpontiac on 12/9/2010 12:46:05 PM

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Shams
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 3:43:13 PM

Who's the guy in the article pic? That doesnt look like Drake More like Drake's gradfather, maybe.

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frylock25
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 8:19:34 PM

seriously off topic but i would do a captcha for my comment to stop seeing these spam comments

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Orvisman
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 8:05:38 AM

You don't have to worry about that. Sony owns Naughty Dog and the Uncharted franchise. Just like M$ft owns Halo.

Actually, the only relevant franchises M$ft owns out right are Forza and Halo and maybe Alan Wake (I’m not sure about Alan Wake though).

And no, M$ft doesn't own Gears. Epic does. M$ft just pays a butt load of money to keep it exclusive.

Last edited by Orvisman on 12/10/2010 8:06:01 AM

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G1283
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 12:40:43 PM
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so what is the exclusive being annouce after VGA awards? eeeehhhh ZOE3 perhaps

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Ben Dutka PSXE [Administrator]
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 12:42:40 PM

Heh...don't hold your breath.

Last edited by Ben Dutka PSXE on 12/9/2010 12:42:49 PM

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Xombito
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 1:34:06 PM

A new Getaway? Starhawk? Jetmoto?

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Danny007
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 2:28:33 PM

After seeing this, I hope its David Cage's next game.

Last edited by Danny007 on 12/9/2010 2:29:16 PM

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Teddie9
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 3:19:57 PM

I'm glad this was announced so the one at VGAs is a little less predictable. (Ofcourse I'm also glad that this was announced for the sake of it being uncharted 3)

Last edited by Teddie9 on 12/9/2010 3:21:34 PM

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New School
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 3:35:48 PM

Kingdom Hearts 3!!!! I would die of joy.

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AshT
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 9:00:54 PM

Still Uncharted 3 or maybe quantic dream's next game, too early for that i guess..

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godsman
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 12:42:34 PM
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I would like to know if 3D will hold back the quality of the game, since the cell is running at 100% already.

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B-RadGfromOV
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 5:34:25 PM

Umm why all the downvotes? I see this as a viable concern. Of course, I have every confidence in ND's prowess over the PS3, so any concern there is minimal, but it IS something to think about.

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godsman
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 9:50:48 PM

Thank you! I was hoping someone would say something about it. It's like I get down vote for not cheering along with everyone else... which i did btw in my other comments.

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Ricochet
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 10:47:38 PM

@godsman:

I disagreed not because I think your comment is stupid but it's just simply because I didn't agree with your statement. No more, no less.

As for the argument:

Why would 3D downgrade the quality of the game? As a matter of fact, it does the exact opposite. You need an extremely well optimized code to work in 3D, just think what happens with that 3D when it's not utilized, where does that extra "power" for the 3D comes from?

Exactly.

On a side note: ND stated that the 3D would be HIGH-Definition. Here's the run-down on basic stereoscopic 3D tech: Resolution is cut-by-half and so do the FPS (Frames-per-second). An example would be 1080p 60FPS (non-3D), becomes 720p 30FPS on 3D mode.

However, I've heard that there are "other" methods to the 3D interface which I do not know of. But if we look at what ND's statement regarding "high-definition" 3D, then they need to have a very HIGH definition on non-3D that is running on 60FPS. At least on the basic grounds I've found on stereoscopic 3D.

Something to think about.

Last edited by Ricochet on 12/9/2010 10:55:42 PM

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godsman
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 12:44:43 PM
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My god...... that screenshot or concept art, just looks pure incredible. What kind of beast did you create, Naughty Dog?

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city96
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 12:49:27 PM
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My God, i cannot wait. Among Theives was my favourite game ever and due to the compelling voice acting, my sister thought it was a movie for a second.

I hope they just keep it smooth at 60FP and has anyone really thought of buying 3D TV's?

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Snorge
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 1:13:08 PM

I have recently purchased a 3D tv.....havent been able to test the 3D yet since I only bought the tv for $600 brand new (60 in Black Friday deal) but have to purchase the starter kit for $400 as well (glasses, adapter and emitter.) So not quite yet. Its insane to spend 2/3 of the price of the tv to actually GET the 3D in effect!

I just downloaded everything 3D on the PSN store and Im waiting to see if Santa (my wife) will get the kit for me.

So now we have Killzone 3, LittleBigPlanet 2, AND Uncharted 3 in 3D....OMG I think i need a towel. Nevermind, make that a mop!

Last edited by Snorge on 12/9/2010 1:20:26 PM

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Highlander
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 1:19:41 PM

Dude, stop drooling, you'll hurt your PS3...

;)

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Gamer Girl Gemo
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 1:36:08 PM

@TheHighlander

Buying a brand new PS3 is just what UC3 would deserve! I'm sure that asking for a PS4 just for this AMAZING game wouldn't be too much either!

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Snorge
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 2:02:53 PM

Um...I wasn't drooling ;)

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Highlander
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 12:49:51 PM
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All I can say is....excellent. I can't wait. Gimme, gimme, gimme...

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Kiryu
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 12:56:49 PM
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Uncharted 3 My God fall 2011 and in 3D,This game is enough for anybody skeptical about 3d to buy a 3dtv!Cannot Wait!
So many pure quality exclusives to play in 2011!

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PAKINIPS
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 1:06:07 PM
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*lonely islands quote*

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swapnilgyani
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 1:14:16 PM
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Now that the sudden outburst of joy and blood pressure have gone back to normal, I can see things a little more clearly. For one, what an interesting title.

I wonder whose decpetion they're talking about. Did Francis Drake decieve everybody with a fake deadbody that Nate discovered in the first game, and went on to Arabia? Or is Nate deceiving Sully and others for some mortal peril...?

Aaahhh...the gears have started to churn again

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MadKatBebop
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 1:23:08 PM

I know what you mean, I'm trippin balls over here!.

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mexgeo86
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 1:20:46 PM
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*salivating

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MadKatBebop
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 1:24:35 PM
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Uncharted 3 gonna have a freakin awesome story! I just can't freakin wait, I want to cry so bad!.

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Gamer Girl Gemo
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 1:34:46 PM
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Once again, I've exploded... No, no... Not epic enough... No words for this! NO. WORDS.

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Xzer0
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 1:45:14 PM
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I think those screenshots are taken from ctual gameplay. And something tells me that something will hapeen to Sully, maybe even death. In the end of the teaser there is a cigar, and we know that Drake do not smoke a cigar, but Sully does. And in teaser we also see a notebook from first game which saved Sully´s live, I think there are more little details which can tell something about the story of UC3.

Last edited by Xzer0 on 12/9/2010 1:48:53 PM

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Imagi
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 1:59:10 PM
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How the hell have both games sold so little? They are cheap as anything new in most shops and online. That is a lot of PS3 owners missing out!

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sawao_yamanaka
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 2:09:44 PM

I agree on that. 8 million?!?? A lot of ps3 owners are missing out.

Also Saturday will be a trailer and Monday they will be guests on jimmy fallon(bleh!) And show some gameplay footage!

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godsman
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 5:01:30 PM

Uncharted is slowly building up in the multiplayer department. Sales will follow.

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Amazingskillz
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 2:09:37 PM
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You heard it here first. Sully will turn out to be Drakes FATHER!!! Just kidding. I can't believe how excited I am about this. They better....I MEAN they BETTER have Chloe in this game. I like Elena too. In fact I think Elena had the greatest line in the game, "Hi I'm Elena, last years model". That sh.t was classic. This game better never go Multiplat. That would be the ultimate betrayal.

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BlackBriar
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 2:11:51 PM
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This game will explode your PS3 with gaming goodness! It's going to be Awesome!!

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Snorge
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 2:21:35 PM
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I have to say it again........3D, 3D, 3D, 3D, 3D, 3D, 3D, 3D, 3D, 3D, 3D, 3D, 3D, 3D, 3D, 3D, 3D, 3D, 3D, 3D, 3D, 3D, 3D, 3D, 3D, 3D, 3D, 3D, 3D, 3D, 3D, 3D, 3D, 3D, 3D,!!!

Sorry, went a little overboard ;P

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tlpn99
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 2:48:00 PM
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This games gonna be good. I thought this year couldnt be beaten but we have Infamous 2, Killzone 3, Little Big Planet 2, Uncharted 3 all to look forward to next year. Plus many more I no doubt have missed. :)

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Riku994
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 3:07:57 PM
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Our GotY 2011 has arrived. Now, this means after the VGAs we get LoD!
...I can dream

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WorldEndsWithMe
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 3:08:36 PM
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Glad to see the "Drake's something" tagline return :)

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Jawknee
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 5:42:41 PM

Me too. ha

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frylock25
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 3:14:42 PM
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"UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception features the return of famed fortune hunter Nathan Drake and follows him through a gripping, action-packed storyline that will take you all over the world. In his search for the fabled “Atlantis of the Sands,” Nathan Drake and longtime friend and mentor Victor Sullivan set off on a daring trek into the heart of the Arabian Desert. But when terrible secrets of this lost city are uncovered, their journey becomes a desperate bid for survival that will force Drake to confront his deepest fears."

his deepest fears? will it be overrun by clowns? ha ha

oh i cant wait to play this game. uncharted is truly an epic series. i hope its longer than the second. i got to play around of online with 4 ND employees and lost hard core. they wiped the map with us. at the end i thanked them for making the game, they laughed and said no problem.

CANT WAIT!

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Zorigo
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 3:44:35 PM

clowns :D
nice one!

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Lawless SXE
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 12:57:29 AM

If they really said no problem, that is epic. I mean, just imagining them saying it casually as like "it was nuthin'. We can do better than that." Oh godly.
Peace.

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frylock25
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 6:25:42 AM

for sure lawless it was pretty cool, they seemed almost not to expect it. one of them was a chick even. very cool people.

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godsman
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 3:27:53 PM
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UC had lower sales than what it deserved, like 2 million. not until UC2 released, then UC sees a huge surge. After UC2 showing off their power, visuals, and gameplay experience. I have a hunch that UC3 can reach 5 million.

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Zorigo
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 3:44:18 PM
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only 8 million with 42 million ps3s?

thats less than a fifth. should be more imo. uncharted is amazing. ive been in love since day 1 of my ps3. it was the first game i played!

"when like 12 people had the PS3."
:D

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Gamer Girl Gemo
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 7:09:48 PM

Same here! That's when Uncharted was the best game no matter what anyone said :)

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MMKM
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 3:56:43 PM
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We can't wait for UC3 to drop! We just got a 3d TV (LG, *and* it came with the glasses) and GT5 looks amazing on it. UC3 will be much much better, I just know it!

*bounce bounce bounce*

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godsman
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 4:58:22 PM

I just got my LED TV last year. I can't afford a 3D TV now.

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sonic1899
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 4:01:04 PM
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White Knight Chronicles 2
Trinity: Souls of Zill O’ll
Killzone 3
Infamous 2
LittleBigPlanet 2
SOCOM 4
Resistance 3
Twisted Metal
Disgaea 4
Ar tonelico Qoga
The Last Guardian

...and now Uncharted 3

Being a PS3 owner never stops being exciting

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mexgeo86
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 4:15:46 PM

also a possible FF Versus XIII (hopefully)

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booze925
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 4:20:02 PM
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day 1 buy. this can be 2011 goty, and man there are some BIG ones out next year.
bring back elena alongside drake and sully, and im all good. she wasn't hotter than chloe, but she is definitely the uncharted female lead

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godsman
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 4:56:45 PM

Definitely Elena! What I would want even more, is a female villian. It gets a bit bland after hundreds of hours of UC2 multiplayers, with nothing but guys on the villian team.

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Godslim
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 4:42:56 PM
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Oh yes!!! i like the way they are changing the settings of the game a desert would be so cool :)

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THEVERDIN
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 4:58:35 PM
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I was one of those 12. That first game and I was hooked. I did a survey on the game and gave a 10out of 10. Fan fu$%#*( tastic.

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sawao_yamanaka
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 10:22:25 PM

So was I!

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LittleBigMidget
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 5:13:24 PM
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Well its done. There is now no official reason to own any other console besides the PS3 imo.

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STAY3R
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 5:20:05 PM
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ahhhh!!!!!!!! uncharted = better than sex
i mean seriously, it's heavenly fun, cant wait

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DIsmael85
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 5:29:17 PM
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All I can say is I just crapped my pants in excitement. Cannot wait.

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Jawknee
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 5:41:29 PM
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It's so awesome once these developers have their game engine in place. They can just start pumping them out at that point. Maybe they could squeeze out Uncharted 4 before this generation is out. Killzone 4, GT6 and inFamous 3 too. :)

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Maiq The Liar
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 5:51:14 PM
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GET IN!!!!!!

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StangMan80
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 6:33:52 PM
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YES!!! :D
so... what is going to be announeced after VGA?
hopefully Jet moto, WarHawk sequel or MGS 1 and 2 remake in amazing HD graphics, same story line and great voice acting.

Last edited by StangMan80 on 12/9/2010 6:34:15 PM

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Gamer Girl Gemo
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 6:37:56 PM
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Hey guys!!!!! Just saw a retweet by Playstation from Jimmy Fallon! Gives me 100% reason to check it out!

“@jimmyfallon: Attn Gamers: the first live demo of Uncharted 3 on Mon, Dec. 13th here at Late Night. Set your DVRs.”

Demo ALREADY???? I hope he isn't talking about the little teaser we've already got. If not, this seriously might be worth a gander or two!

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Gamer Girl Gemo
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 6:49:18 PM

Ugh, stupid iTouch!

Attn Gamers: the first live demo of Uncharted 3 on Mon, Dec. 13th here at Late Night. Set your DVRs

Sorry my iTouch is a retard. Something went funky when I pasted it. Either way, super exciting news!

Last edited by Gamer Girl Gemo on 12/9/2010 6:53:31 PM

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piratedrunk
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 6:56:09 PM

That is crazy! thanks for the heads up

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Gamer Girl Gemo
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 6:58:41 PM

No problem! :D Just spreading the good news :)

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Temjin001
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 6:43:04 PM
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Nice, I hope there's snakes. Snakes and deserts go together like PB and J. And scorpions. No desert is complete without 'em; their not for shooting of course, that'd drive me nuts.

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SubjectiveTruth
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 7:29:28 PM
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"While some will say that's still too low, given the insane quality of the titles in question, we must remind you that the original came out at the end of 2007, when like 12 people had the PS3. Furthermore, one must be logical; you can't compare the sales of an exclusive title to the sales of a game on multiple platforms. Granted, there are now around 42 million PS3 consoles worldwide but if you make a game for both the PS3 and 360, that's a consumer crowd of over 85 million."

I.E. Stop comparing the sales of Uncharted to Call of Duty.

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Oyashiro
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 7:36:51 PM
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Game of the Year 2011!

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Snaaaake
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 8:20:27 PM
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I knew this is going to be in 3D, I'm already drooling just imagining it.

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Qubex
Thursday, December 09, 2010 @ 10:55:11 PM
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I think this title will be spectacular and may push me to invest in a 3D TV when released...

Q!

"play.experience.enjoy"

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KNG201
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 12:39:15 AM
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so far the concept and story sound the same. I hope they spice it up alot. I liked the first two and was happy to see differences in the two which I like more devs to do with their franchises. instead of just some add-ons and a new map. I would like to see drake take on the cia by infletrating the pentagon to uncover some of americas dirty little history. that would be a different setting and new things drake can learn like being incagnito and stuff. but yea I cant wait...U3 = U wish xbox

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PharaohJR
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 3:47:32 AM
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This is one of the best series & its in my favorite games collection. the 1st was outstanding the 2nd was epic & 3rd i dunno.... i might need VG rehab when i play it, i might need rehab now cause of GT5.

Sony just keeps doing major things.
2011 lineup:
Killzone3
Resistance 3
little Big Planet2
Uncharted 3
Twisted Metal

these are just the games im interested in theres even more. Feb 2007 that $712 for a 60g was worth it the thick lady serving quality.

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bloody_rootz
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 6:07:24 AM
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OHHHHHHHHHHHH MAN i wanna watch the UC3 demo on the 13th, but i dont reckon i will be able to coz im in Australia and i dont have the channel it is on over here:(

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sunspider13
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 8:18:13 AM
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*Reads news*
*Head explodes like the guy in the original Scanners*
eeep...

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EvilKen
Friday, December 10, 2010 @ 9:32:19 AM
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YES!!! I CANNOT WAIT!!

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