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All Articles: E3 2011
Sony @ E3 11: ModNation Racers announced for PlayStation Vita
ModNation Racers was demonstrated on the PlayStation Vita. It looked a lot like the two games that are already out, but there was one cool announcement: if you buy ModNation Racers on the Vita, you’ll have access to all the user-created content made for the PlayStation 3 version.
No release date was announced.
Posted in News
Tagged E3 2011, ModNation Racers: Road Trip, Vita
Sony @ E3 11: “Social Action” RPG, Ruin, announced for PS3, PlayStation Vita
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.
Sony @ E3 11: NGP officially titled PlayStation Vita; Sony partners with AT&T
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.
Sony @ E3 11: Sony and EA announce three exclusive add-on deals
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.
Posted in News, PS3
Tagged Battlefield 3, E3 2011, Need For Speed: The Run, SSX
Sony @ E3 11: BioShock Infinite has Move compatibility, new BioShock game on NGP
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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Tagged BioShock Infinite, BioShock Vita, E3 2011, PS3, Vita
Sony @ E3 11: PSN getting exclusive digital prequel to new Star Trek game
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).
Sony @ E3 11: Enhanced Move functionality in InFamous 2 and LittleBigPlanet 2
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.
Posted in News, PS3
Tagged E3 2011, InFamous 2, LittleBigPlanet 2
Sony @ E3 11: Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time coming 2012
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!
Posted in News, PS3
Tagged E3 2011, Sly Cooper: Thieves in Time