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: Sony and EA announce three exclusive add-on deals

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Mike Gutierrez

Sony and EA announced a string of exclusive partnerships at the PlayStation press conference tonight. SSX will provide the exclusive Mt. Fuji pack, Battlefield 3 will include a free copy of Battlefield 1943 on the disc, and Need For Speed: The Run will have exclusive cars on PlayStation 3, including the Bugatti Veyron.

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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: PSN getting exclusive digital prequel to new Star Trek game

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Mike Gutierrez

We heard about the ambitious Star Trek co-op title coming next year, now Sony is getting in on the deal. An exclusive digital prequel chapter will be released on the PlayStation Network.

Star Trek will be released next year for the PS3 (and the Xbox 360 too).

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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: Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time coming 2012

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Mike Gutierrez

Sony has announced Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time will be the latest title in Sucker Punch’s family friendly platformer series. It will release in 2012, so make sure you catch up on the three preceeding games in the Sly HD Collection while you can!

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Sony @ E3 11: Medieval Moves coming Fall 2011 from the creators of Sports Champions

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Mike Gutierrez

Sony wasted no time unveiling new PlayStation Move titles, as NBA 2K12 would be getting PlayStation Move support. But a new title built from the ground up with the motion controller will also be coming: Medieval Moves: Dead Man’s Quest. From the creators of Sports Champions, it admittedly looks like the gladiator and archery segments of that game built into a larger action game. However, throughout the large setting with multiple branching paths, players will need to overcome traps and platforming segments in order to progress.

Medieval Moves will arrive on PlayStation 3 in Fall 2011.

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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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