E3 Live Coverage: Sony Press Conference

Posted by Dominick | June 6, 2011  |  No Comment

Well, we missed Microsoft this morning, but we’re making up for it, by sharing all the information we can about the latest Microsoft offerings. We aren’t going to do the same and miss out on Sony. So, here’s all the latest and greatest information from Sony.

5:22 PM: Jack Tretton is leading things off for Sony. He is talking about the Playstation Network outage. This, personally, pisses me off because my PS3 is still acting up because of this. He is trying to use humor, and be apologetic, but I am not sure it is enough.

5:28 PM: Uncharted 3 Demo - The Demo has slicker looking graphics than its predecessor. During the month of October, fans can head to Subway to get access to the entire multiplayer before it hits stores in November 1, 2011. The graphics look great, though the demo was quite dark. There are underwater elements, and a lot of action. The audience was able to see action in 3D. Nathan Drake is back…with a vengeance.

Uncharted 3 Demo Screenshot E3

The Uncharted 3 Beta is scheduled for June 20, 2011.

Uncharted 3 Trailer Screenshot E3

5:37 PM – Resistance 3 - Marcus Smith is introducing this game. It takes place four years after the last adventure. This game looks a lot more exciting than Uncharted 3 does. I loved Resistance 2, so this is bound to be amazing, especially since the graphics are far superior. It also offers 3D gaming.

Resistance 3 Demo Screenshot E3

The three minute demo showed a lot more action than the much longer Uncharted 3 Demo. It also featured

Resistance 3 Demo Screenshot 2 E3

New PS3 Bundle Resistance 3, PS3 Eye Camera, Sharp Shooter, Playstation Move Controller for $150.

God of War will be available in 3D. There will also be a PS3 24 inch 3D display. Sony is also offering affordable Playstation 3D glasses bundled with the 3D display. Sony may find their slew of 3D games may be off-putting to those of us who aren’t into 3D. Who wants to wear glasses all the time anyway?

There will be a display bundle with Resistance 3 and 3D glasses for $499.

Playstation Move is going to be used in a new game, NBA 2k12 known as NBA on the Move. It looks pretty cool, as the Playstation Move seems to be the best of the motion controllers. It offers a more realistic form of action. It is simulation basketball available for every level.

Kobe Bryant has come out to show them how it’s done.

Kobe Bryant at E3

5: 53 PM – Medieval Moves: Dead Man’s Quest - This is a demo, but you mainly watch the guy doing the Demo. It’s hard to see. It will be available in Fall 2011. It is also in 3D.

Medieval Moves: Dead Man's Quest Screenshot at E3

5:58 PM – inFamous 2 - The game is being shown off tomorrow, but the sneak peek trailer reveals some wicked action. Gamers can create their own online missions with Playstation Move.

inFamous 2 Screenshot at E3

9:01 PM - Little Big Planet is getting Playstation Move functionality when creating levels this Fall.

Lightbox Media is also offering Starhawk as a new Playstation Move title.

Finally, they are also bringing back the Sly Cooper franchise, with Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time.

Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time trailer Screenshot at E3

6:06 PM: DUST 514 - DUST 514 is a FPS and offers RTS-style game play. It will have the ability to work with the PC, in CCP’s online MMO, EVE Online. This will open the console world to massive, online cooperative play.

DUST 514 trailer Screenshot at E3

6:11 PM: Bioshock Infinite - The trailer for the new Bioshock game looks amazing. This will be a part of the Playstation Move offerings. This is rather disappointing for those of us who cannot indulge regularly in the movement based games.

6:18 PM: Bad Robot is working with Sony for a new Star Trek game.

Star Trek trailer Screenshot at E3

EA is offering a specific level on Japan’s Mt. Fuji in SFX specifically for PS3, a special Blu-Ray disc with special cars just for PS3 in Need for Speed: The Run, and a copy of Battlefield 1943 with Battlefield 3.

6:20 PM: Playstation Suite - This will make content available through tablets and Android phone.

6:24 PM: Playstation Vita- The new Playstation handheld has been announced. Vita means life, and they are certain it will enrich your life. It has a multi-touch screen, front and rear touch pads and cameras, and two analog sticks. It will have WiFi and 3G Wifi capabilities. AT&T is partnering as the exclusive network. Voice chat is available over headsets or with the built in mic. It also offers a social connection tool. You can also use NEAR to connect with players who are playing around you.

There is a level demo for Uncharted 3 on the Playstation Vita. He is able to use his fingertip to guide Nathan Drake and to swing across the screen. You can also tap enemies with your finger.

6:34 PM: Ruin - A social, action RPG, compatible with Playstation Vita. What you do in the game is posted through Playstation Network and social networks like Twitter. It is a combat RPG that allows for seamless gameplay between PS3 and Playstation Vita.

RUIN Demo Screenshot at E3

6:39 PM: ModNation Racers for Playstation Vita - Entirely new game for Vita. You can easily create tracks in far less time. The touch screen is easy to use and vital to editing. It will have access to over 2 million creations already created for PS3.

ModNation Racers for Vita Screenshot at E3

Many of the PS3 titles that become available for Vita will offer cross-play functionality between the handheld and console (i.e. Wipeout).

6:45 PM: Little Big Planet for Vita - A look at all the new features for Little Big Planet on Vita is being shown. The game looks small, but the image is clear and the touchscreen functionality seems amazing.

Little Big Planet for Vita Screenshot at E3

6:49 PM: Street Fighter Cross Tekken - It will be available for Vita and PS3. Cole from inFamous will be joining the fighters of Street Fighter in a collaboration with Sucker Punch.

Here is an image from the Demo featuring Cole:

Cole in Street Fighter Cross Tekken Demo Screenshot at E3

6:57 PM: WiFi Model of Vita will be available for $249 and 249 Euro, and 2400 Yen and the 3G WiFi Vita will be $299 and 299 Euro, 2900 Yen.

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Dominick is in his late 20s. Having been born in the 80s gave him a unique advantage to experience the development of gaming into the massive industry it has become today. From the days of Atari to the purchase of his very first NES (before his 10th birthday), Dominick has been involved in gaming. Initially, a huge fan of Nintendo, he's delved more into the exciting world of Xbox 360, and everything Microsoft in recent years. His favorite games are Action/Adventure, Shooters (especially WWII or Historical based games) and racing games. Of course, some days he enjoys playing an old fashioned game featuring his original gaming heroes, Mario and Zelda. In a wheelchair since age 16, Dominick has the unique perspective of gaming with limited mobility. When not gaming, he is a human rights activist, a creative mind, and he enjoys spending time with his family.

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