Author: Nicole Kline

Nicole Kline is Warp Zoned's Senior Editor. She first began preparing for the job by climbing a milk crate to play Centipede in an arcade. You can find her on PSN under the name toitle or you can email her at nicole AT warpzoned DOT com.

Sony @ E3 11: “Social Action” RPG, Ruin, announced for PS3, PlayStation Vita

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Nicole Kline

Sony announced a “social action” (or “impactful combat”) RPG called Ruin for the PlayStation Vita. It has many aspects of regular RPGs, including character development, and looks a little bit like Diablo II on a handheld. But the enemies you fight are other players, turning it into a strange and interesting hybrid. This will work seamlessly with the PlayStation 3 version – simply save it on the cloud and you can continue your game right on your console.

No word on when this game will be released.

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Sony @ E3 11: NGP officially titled PlayStation Vita; Sony partners with AT&T

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Nicole Kline

Sony’s Next Generation Portable (NGP) is officially named the Playstation Vita. Vita means “life,” and SCE CEO Kaz Hirai said it will blur the lines between your real life and your ability to play and interact. It’s got two analog sticks, six-axis motion technology, front and rear cameras, OLED screen, and one model will even have 3G. They’re partnering with AT&T as the exclusive carrier.

That last one was announced to surprised groans and laughter from the crowds.

Sony also announced “Party” and “Near,” applications which allow you to connect with your friends list, utilizing social networking and keeping you connected with your community.

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Sony @ E3 11: BioShock Infinite has Move compatibility, new BioShock game on NGP

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Nicole Kline

Ken Levine was out on stage at the Sony press conference to announce PlayStation Move compatibility for BioShock Infinite as well as to discuss something very important: the BioShock universe coming to the NGP. He said that there was an idea of a game in the BioShock universe that was being kicked around, and that they finally found a home for it – and then casually pulled an NGP out of his pocket. The untitled NGP game, or BioShock NGP, is untitled and in the very early stages, but whatever it is, I’m sure it’s epic.

Speaking of epic, BioShock Infinite will be out next year, and the PlayStation 3 version will include the original BioShock.

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Sony @ E3 11: Enhanced Move functionality in InFamous 2 and LittleBigPlanet 2

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Nicole Kline

Starting tomorrow, gamers will be able to create levels with the PlayStation Move in inFAMOUS 2. Not only that, but starting in September, they’ll be adding a deeper functionality to the creation aspect of LittleBigPlanet 2, with and for PlayStation Move. Considering how disappointing Sackboy’s Prehistoric Moves was, I’m eager to see what the community will create.

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Sony @ E3 11: Kobe Bryant comes out to demo NBA 2K12

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Nicole Kline

Kobe Bryant came out on stage to demonstrate 2K’s NBA 2K12, which has a new Move feature. Using the PlayStation’s motion controller, you can simply point at the player you want to pass to and pull the trigger. Once you’re ready to take it to the hoop, your player will use the best move in his arsenal to try to score.

Bryant cracked some jokes about how the triangle defense on the Lakers in the game was better than in real life, which elicited some chuckles from the crowd. Be on the lookout for this game in the Fall, especially those of you with the Move.

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Sony @ E3 11: Sony announces affordable 3D display and glasses for gamers

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Nicole Kline

Tretton announced that Sony has created a 24 inch 3D monitor, bundled with a pair of 3D glasses, a 6 foot HDMI cable, and Resistance 3 for $499. This will bring the immersive 3D experience to gamers who can’t afford the steep price tag on 3D TVs and glasses.

But $499 is still a hell of a lot of money.

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Sony @ E3 11: Resistance 3 Sharpshooter bundle announced

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Nicole Kline

Tretton announced a Sharpshooter bundle for Resistance 3, which includes the Sharpshooter, Move controller, PlayStation Eye, and the game for $150.

Come September 6, it’s just you and Joseph Coppelli, the last Sentinel.

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Sony @ E3 11: Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception gameplay more seamless than ever

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Nicole Kline

Jack Tretton said that some games are only possible on the PlayStation 3, and then immediately turned the stage over to Naughty Dog’s Evan Wells and Christophe Balestra. The Dogs took us through a scene with Drake running around on a boat, chandeliers swaying, Drake trying to gain footing. Drake stealthed his way into a short cutscene, and then fought his way out of a sinking ship – literally. The new limited HUD is nice, though I’m assuming it’ll be a feature you can opt to turn on or off.

Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception will be out November 1. Hop in even earlier to the multiplayer beta, which begins June 28.

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