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I will include all 2008 exclusives in this post, and all 2009+ exclusives in the following post. If you think of any exclusives that I have missed, please let me know. I do plan on keeping this updated regularly as new games are announced.
The 2008 exclusives are broken up into three sections, Blu-Ray titles, PSN titles, and Semi-Exclusives. 2008 Blu-Ray Titles - These disc-based games are heading to NO other platforms besides the ps3, that we know of at this point in time. Afrika (known as Hakuna Matata outside of Japan) - August 28 2008 JP, TBA 2008 US/EU Aquanauts - September 25 20008 JP, TBA 2008 NA/EU
With the overwhelming power of the CELL processor and graphic capability of PLAYSTATION 3, the ocean has turned into a dynamic environment where you can feel the life, and the nature. The ocean can change accordingly with your influence to the environment. Explore, touch and feel the life activity undersea filled with mystery and adventure. BlazBlue - TBA 2008 US/EU/JP
A 2D one-on-one fighting game by ARC System Works (the makers of Guilty Gear.) Produced by Guilty Gear producer Toshimichi Mori, the game features an all-original cast (including many weapon fighters) and uses a four-button control scheme (weak, medium and strong attacks plus an EX button which makes your character perform unique special attacks.) The fighting system is based around players being able to continue combos when opponents are in a down state. On the defensive side, you'll have a number of ways of getting back up when downed, so you don't get pummeled by combo attacks. Buzz!: Quiz TV - September 23 US, May 30 EU, TBA JP
Buzz!: Quiz TV gives you instant access to almost any subject you can think of, and is supported by vast downloadable and user-generated content. If there was ever a time to pick up Buzz!’s famous quiz show buzzer controllers, this is it. Disgaea 3 - August 26 2008 US/EU, January 31 2008 JP
Disgaea 3 is the third game in the popular RPG series of the same name. Features for Disgaea 3 include a limit to character movements and attack ranges based on level and weapons equipped, as well as the addition of a Geo Block, which creates a 3D battle instead of the traditional 2D. Gran Turismo 5: Prologue - April 17 2008 US, March 28 2008 EU, December 13 2007 JP
Gran Turismo 5 Prologue showcases the automotive experience that is imminent with Gran Turismo 5. Featuring up to 50 meticulously detailed cars - including vehicles by Ferrari, Lotus and Nissan - for users to race on five beautifully rendered reversible tracks from around the globe, Gran Turismo 5 Prologue runs in full high definition at 1080p. Additionally, in conjunction with a robust offline experience, for the first time in the history of the franchise Gran Turismo 5 Prologue supports up to 16 players racing head-to-head online, complete with global leaderboards, to quell any question of who is the best driver in the "World of GT." Furthermore, a feature called My Garage allows users to develop a personal profile page within the game and interact with other car enthusiasts from around the globe.
This game is also available via the PSN. Haze - May 20 2008 US/EU
Set in the year 2048 in a world where Governments have outsourced military operations to Private Military Corporations (PMC), you play a newly enlisted soldier seeking fulfillment and thrills by fighting for a good cause. As the leading PMC, Mantel Global Industries offers a high-tech arsenal of vehicles, deadly weaponry, and on top of that a performance enhancing bio-medical support known as Nectar. As a result, Mantel troopers are the most feared by terrorists, dictators, and the corporation's political enemies. Your conflict begins in a war-torn country where you have been sent to fight a vicious rebel faction, the Promise Hand. At first glance, all is well, but things quickly begin to look a little strange... Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds - March 18 2008 US, March 28 2008 EU, July 26 2007
The fun and addicting Hot Shots Golf franchise tees it up on PlayStation 3. High Definition detail of course graphics accompanied with new, more accurate golf physics brings a revolutionary new level of immersion to the already established signature style of pick-up and play gameplay. The game features vibrant new courses, zany new characters and a wealth of new online features. LittleBigPlanet (aka WittleBigPwanet) - October 21 2008 US/EU/JP
Media Molecule, the makers of the wildly addictive Rag Doll Kung Fu, now brings its talents to PlayStation 3. Given the cheeky working title The Next Big Thing™, LittleBigPlanet is a game that is also a game making studio.
The LittleBigPlanet experience starts with players learning about their character's powers to interact physically with the environment. There are obstacles to explore, bits and pieces to collect and puzzles to solve – requiring a combination of brains and collaborative teamwork. As players begin to explore, their creative skills will grow and they will be ready to start creating and modifying their surroundings – the first step to sharing them with the whole community. Creativity is part of the gameplay experience and playing is part of the creative experience. Players can make their world as open or as secretive to explore as they like. When it's ready, they can invite anyone within the LittleBigPlanet community to come and explore their patch -- or can go and explore everybody else's.
MotorStorm: Pacific Rift - October 7 2008 US, TBA 2008 EU/JP
The wild racing riot continues with the second entry in this fast-paced, down-and-dirty racing game. This second outing takes you to a solitary tropical paradise in the Pacific Ocean, ready for a whole new take on no-holds-barred racing action through thick swamps, dense jungle, towering peaks and steaming volcanoes. Not just pretty backdrops to the action, these environments take centre stage in challenging players with everything in Mother Nature’s arsenal. Thick mud, tangled undergrowth, swift flowing rivers, choking volcanic clouds and searing lava pools all test the drivers to their limits and beyond.
All of the vehicle classes from the first MotorStorm are here again: ATVs, rally cars, buggies, motorbikes, race trucks, mudpluggers and Big Rigs – as well as the newly arrived monster trucks that climb, sprint and roll over any other vehicle in their way. 16 players can race head-to-head online and, for the first time in the series, racers can hit the gas in four-player split-screen mode.
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots- June 12 2008 US/EU/JP
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is a story-driven adventure game, with seasoned hero Solid Snake drafted for one final mission. Set across stages including the Middle East and South America, the now aged Snake has been asked to assassinate his old adversary, Liquid Ocelot. To do this, however, he must make his way through a series of battlefields, using his legendary stealth abilities and all-new OctoCamo suit to avoid detection and to reach his target. With series favorites such as Meryl Silverburgh, Raiden, Hal 'Otacon' Emmerich, Eva and Roy Campbell returning, and with all new gameplay features including a remote-controlled Metal Gear Mk. II and enhanced CQC (Close Quarters Combat) system, Metal Gear Solid 4 rounds out the Metal Gear saga with a fittingly cinematic and gripping final outing.
In other words, it will be the greatest game of 2008. Naruto: Ultate Ninja Storm - October 2008 US, TBA 2008 EU/JP
Evolving the head-to-head fighting action of the Ultimate Ninja series, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm allows players to battle in full 3D across massive environments. Players will unleash powerful jutsu attacks, perform acrobatic evasive maneuvers and even run up walls and over water as they pursue their opponent for ninja supremacy. Players will be able to customize their character's fighting style and recruit up to two support characters to put their own stamp on the action.
Allowing players to further immerse themselves in the world of Naruto, Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Storm introduces all-new free-roaming exploration across the Hidden Leaf Village and the Forest of Death. Players can search every inch of these iconic environments to take on more than 100 unique missions, collect valuable scrolls and interact with additional characters from the Naruto animated series. Injecting additional variety to the game’s head-to head combat, these missions include races, special deliveries and large-scale battles against massive opponents.
Resistance 2 - November 4 2008 US/EU
Developer Insomniac gave the world hell on Earth in Resistance: Fall of Man, a tale of war in an alternate version of mankind's darkest day. Now, the team takes Nathan Hale to the US for warfare on a scale never seen before. SingStar - May 20 2008 NA, December 7 2007 EU
Take centre stage and wow the crowd with your performance as SingStar arrives on PlayStation 3. For the first time ever SingStar lets you personalise your playlists by downloading the songs of your choice -- so you can sing along to what you want, when you want it. Customise your SingStar experience by downloading the latest tracks and menu skins from the SingStore (an in-game shop accessible directly in-game, with the entire SingStar back catalogue of songs as well as new tracks.) Set the world alight by uploading your best performances to the online SingStar community and go wild with superstar moves with the exclusive new silver microphones. Share your performances as you instantly upload photos and videos captured via the EyeToy camera, taking the best bits on the go on your PSP -- so you can be a star wherever you are. SOCOM: Confrontation - October 14 2008 US
SOCOM breaches onto the PS3 in high-definition with the ultimate next-generation online combat experience. SOCOM Confrontation focuses on online play and the global community and clans that support it. With support for Tournaments, Clan Ladders, Leader Boards, this fourth title in the multi-million unit selling franchise is exactly what SOCOM fans have been clamoring for. Additionally, players will be able to modify their appearance through facial and physical customization. A global-scale experience, SOCOM Confrontation gives players the opportunity to battle against the best and brightest from the U.S., Europe and Asia. SOCOM Confrontation deploys with five new North African themed maps, including a 32-player version of "Crossroads." Additional themed packs for SOCOM Confrontation will be made available for download via the PlayStation Store. Tekken 6 - December 2008
Tekken 6 packs the full punch of next-gen power for the first PS3 chapter in the acclaimed fighting franchise. Valkryia Chronicles (formerly known as Valkyrie of the Battlefield, oh god why did they change the title!?) - November 11 2008 NA/EU, April 24 2008 JP
Valkyria Chronicles combines strategy elements of conventional tactical role playing games with real-time action sequences. The game is set in a fictitious continent reminiscent of 1930s, Europe divided in two and ruled by the Empire and the Federation. The Empire has set its sights on invading a small neutral country called Gallia, which is situated in the middle of the two great empires. The game follows a hero named Welkin and his fellow soldiers of the Federation's 7th Platoon that are fighting against the Empire, who is intent on unifying the continent under its power.
Built upon the new "CANVAS" engine, Valkyria Chronicles' ground-breaking 3D graphics resemble a watercolor painting in motion. Gameplay is centered around a new type of tactical battle concept. Known as "BLiTZ," this battle concept gives players unique freedom to strategically move around the environment and attack enemies using real-time controls.
White Knight Chronicles (aka White Knight Story) - TBA 2008
In this fantasy RPG, you take control of a boy who comes into the possession of an ancient artifact. The artifact gives him the ability to transform into the White Knight of the title, a 7-meter warrior from a time when such creatures nearly destroyed all of civilization. Yakuza: Kenzan! - TBA 2008 US/EU, March 6 2008 JP
An epic game by SEGA producer producer Toshihiro Nagoshi, this third edition in Yakuza franchise is a prequel set 400 years in the past. Gone are the neon signs of Tokyo and Osaka, now replaced by the neon signs of an Edo Period Kyoto, in a story that both echoes and sets up the types of events seen in the ensuing franchise episodes. The main character, Kazumanosuke Kiryu, is a bodyguard who will take on any job if the price is right. He is approached by a young girl named Haruka, who asks him to kill a man ... but this man, Musashi Miyamoto, is someone who Kiryu cannot kill, for this is the name he formerly used before adopting an alter-ego in an attempt erase his past. Why does this girl want Miyamoto dead, and what will Kiryu do now that he knows that no matter what he calls himself, he's a man marked for death?
Outside of an adult-oriented storyline, Yakuza 3 appears to bring back much of what made the original two games so special. In addition to exploring a living town, you'll get to make use of an updated combat system. You can now select between four fighting styles. Your character will grow and evolve as the game progresses, and you can take up a variety of side-quests as well as play a number of minigames such as shogi, dice and archery. Players can also enter the Hostess Clubs, giving you a chance to woo the ladies in seedy tatami rooms.
__________________________________________________ ______________________________ 2008 PSN Titles - These downloadable games are heading to NO other platforms besides the ps3, that we know of at this point in time. *The Last Guy - July 31 2008 JP, TBA 2008 NA/EU
A unique action title by SCE Studios Japan, *The Last Guy is an action title that uses real geographical maps of the Earth as the setting of the game. Viewed at a top-down angle, your tiny character is aiming to rescue the last remaining people of the earth while escaping all of the horrible creatures stalking the troubled planet.
Crash Commander - TBA 2008 NA/EU/JP
Crash Commando is a side scrolling multiplayer shooter game pitting two arch-enemy commando factions -- the Grunts and the Jarheads -- against each other in an all-out fight for world supremacy. Developed by EPOS Game Studios, Crash Commando is a fast-paced, humorous multiplayer game with over-the-top, slap-stick action that features exaggerated gore and effects. Combining the thrill of frenzied multiplayer combat with the straightforward nature of a classic side-scrolling platform title, Crash Commando is accessible to all players and it is the perfect combination of modern, sophisticated technology and traditional gameplay values.
The player controls a commando with a range of weapons and other equipment at his disposal, including a jetpack, C4, jeeps and tanks. Each map consists of two gameplay layers the player can seamlessly move between via portals in the environment. In Crash Commando, action, mayhem, frenzy and turmoil take center stage as particles, flames, explosions and bodies controlled by rag-doll physics insure there is never a dull moment. With a host of both multiplayer and single player modes included, players can enjoy Crash Commando either on or offline. Dark Mist - Fall 2008 NA, May 15 2008 EU/JP
Dark Mist is an action/shooter adventure that places players in the role of the warrior of light, Altemis, in a battle to stop the revival of the demon king. Altemis's standard attack is a light arrow, but she can also use a bomb to clear the darkness and deal heavy damage to foes. The SIXAXIS can be shaken to defeat enemies in Altemis's immediate surroundings. You also have access to special attacks such as the Split Star, Meteor Flare and Lightning Comet. These all have their own peculiar traits. The Split Star, for instance, has a short projectile distance but does damage over a large area. Echochrome - March 19 JP, May 1 2008 NA, July 10 2008 EU
Featuring elegantly designed black and white drawings, Echochrome is a unique and captivating puzzle game. Echochrome challenges the player to abide by 5 simple laws of perspective, which govern how the player advances through each stage. Offering the most gameplay with the least graphics, Echochrome is likened to playing a M.C. Escher drawing. The player controls an infinite canvas, guiding a mannequin figure by carefully controlling the perspective, tilting and turning the level to create a continual pathway for the mannequin to walk safely through the design. Throughout the encounter, the mannequin will be guided by echos, or shadow guides, used as progress points to advance players along the pathway. There is no set pathway for any level in Echochrome. Players will find different and limitless ways to advance through each stage. Elefunk - July 12 NA/EU/JP
Elefunk is a PS3 construction puzzle game exclusively for download on PlayStation Network. In Elefunk, players are tasked with building bridges and structures capable of supporting elephants as they stroll across treacherous ravines, rivers, fire pits and swamps. Using various materials with real world physics applied to them -- ranging from metal to wood and rope -- players must select the proper materials and pieces to build a structure that will hold up the crossing elephants. With single and multi-player gameplay both on and offline, Elefunk delivers simple and fun gameplay for the casual fan, with leaderboards and challenging modes for the more competitive gamer.
flOwer -TBA 2008 NA/EU/JP
In Flower, the surrounding environment, most often pushed to the background in games, is pulled to the forefront and becomes the primary "character." The player fades from an external and stressful world in the opening of this fresh and genuine game only for PS3, and journeys through beautifully vivid landscapes, changing the his surroundings and exploring nature along the way.
Playing as the wind, the player guides and grows a swarm of pedals by interacting with other flowers and the surrounding environment. The goals and journey in each level vary, but all involve flight, exploration and interaction with the level. Using simple SIXAXIS wireless controls, the player guides the lead petal and accumulates a swarm of flower petals as he moves at his own pace within the environment, causing the on-screen world to change. Flower's gameplay offers different experiences, pacing and rhythm to all players. Along the way, the environment will pose challenges to the player’s progress. Both pastoral and at times chaotic, Flower is a visual, audio and interactive escape on PS3. Go! Sports Skydiving - February 7 2008 NA/EU/JP
The second in the Go! Sports line, Skydiving lets you take a leap through thin air and see how stylish you can be while diving straight for the ground! Using the SixAxis controller, gamers can perform all kinds of stunts while in flight, and must also use special techniques to maneuver their bodies while freefalling. Up to four players can jump together in Formation mode, twisting and turning in the air and coming together in amazing configurations of falling bodies. Then in Landing mode, players must time their ripcord pull and maneuver their parachutes to make the perfect landing right on the target! NovaStrike - June 5 NA/EU/JP
NovaStrike is a sci-fi game that pits players against an onslaught of world-conquering Draelus. From the cockpit of their experimental Scythe fighter, able pilots utilize free-roaming flight and multiple weapon variations to combat an armada of alien forces in the air and on land. With ship and weapon upgrades, and a slew of allied units, players of NovaStrike engage the Draelus in a variety of planetary environments, completing objectives and facing fearsome opponents in their fight to drive back the invasion. PixelJunk Monsters -January 24 2008 NA/EU/JP
The second game in Q-Games' downloadable quick-play games collectively called "PixelJunk".
Inspired by the popular and addictive "tower defense" genre, PixelJunk Monsters takes the simple real-time strategy concept of building, researching and base defending and presents it in a uniquely attractive style. With meticulously hand-drawn 2D art, PixelJunk Monsters recreates the look of a classic with crisp graphics designed for optimal viewing in Full 1080p HD.
In PixelJunk Monsters, the player controls a defender-of-the-forest character in a lush 2D environment. The player’s goal is to strategically defend the pathway to his homebase from an onslaught of various threatening monsters. In between waves of monster attacks, the player scrambles to reinforce his defenses by collecting gold coins and jewels from fallen enemies to finance new towers and research deadlier weapons. Eventually, the player can harness the elements throughout the 20 different stages to cast lightning storms across the forest. Gamers can enjoy PixelJunk Monsters with a friend in offline co-op mode, which requires careful strategy and communication. Additionally, PixelJunk Monsters will support online leaderboards for both 1p and 2p co-op. PixelJunk Eden - TBA 2008 NA/EU/JP
The third game in Q-Games' downloadable quick-play games collectively called "PixelJunk".
In this psychedelic platform game, the player will find themselves submersed amongst towering alien plant-life. Within this constantly evolving and vibrant environment, the player leaps and swings between the lush plants, smashing into bizarre enemies and navigating around the undergrowth to gather treasures and pollen to grow more plants. Through various levels, the player is treated to stylish 1080p graphics, a unique techno soundtrack and addictive fluid gameplay. PixelJunk Eden also supports both single and co-op play with up to three players. Ragdoll Kung Fu: Fists of Plastic - TBA 2008 NA/EU/JP
A fast-paced combat game with an imaginative look and feel, Ragdoll Kung Fu: Fists of Plastic focuses on fun with exaggerated ragdoll physics action and charming High Definition (HD) visual effects. Featuring accessible and intuitive controls, even novice players can orchestrate impressive attacks with ninja-like precision. Additionally, hardcore players will appreciate the deep combat system, weapons use and strategy. Success depends mightily on the player mastering the basic Kung Fu moves and sharpening his acrobatic skills by swinging off platforms and somersaulting through the air. This action builds up Chi Power, which can be conjured to perform spectacular SIXAXIS wireless controller-triggered special attack moves and combat sequences. Furthermore, players can taunt their opponents with the Free Pose system, ensuring the battle is infused with lighthearted fun.
Players can perfect their Kung Fu skills in the Solo Adventure and also take their characters online with a variety of addictive free-for-all and team-based multiplayer modes, including King of the Hill, Assassin and Capture the Fish. Perfect for any social occasion, Rag Doll Kung Fu: Fists of Plastic offers frantic multiplayer action with up to 4 players locally or online. Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty - Fall 2008 NA/EU/JP
The heroic lombax, Ratchet, returns this fall in an all-new adventure with Ratchet & Clank® Future: Quest for Booty. A stand-alone adventure for both fans and newcomers to the franchise, Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty offers up to four hours of gameplay in Ratchet and Clank’s debut on the PlayStation Network. With all new wrench mechanics and light and dark illumination puzzles, Ratchet must manipulate objects and use his wits in order to succeed in his quest. New pirate-themed puzzles in four exotic locations will have gamers interacting with townspeople, manipulating shadows and playing pirate tunes, and mixing pirate brew to find hidden treasures.
Developed by highly-acclaimed independent developer Insomniac Games, Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty finds Ratchet in a desperate search for Clank after the intense ending of Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction®. After an unfortunate turn of events, Ratchet washes up on the shores of a small village where he must overcome life-threatening challenges, encounter new alien races and even form an alliance with dreaded Captain Slag’s first mate, Rusty Pete. Siren: Blood Curse - July 24 2008 US/EU/JP
A complete remake of the original Siren for the PlayStation 2. It will be released on Blu-Ray also in Japan, and a disc form of the game will probably appear in the other territories at some point as well. Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars - TBA 2008 NA/EU/JP
Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars is an arena-based online vehicle sports game. The game features vehicles with incredible physics-based maneuverability, including boosters for launching high into the air or accelerating at break-neck speed on the ground. In the air, cars can roll, flip, jump, dodge or spin. In this team-based soccer-inspired game, the vehicles maneuver to perform breathtaking saves, awe-inspiring shots on goal, and gruesome demolishes of opponent cars. These abilities, combined with the players' own creativity, create a unique and thrilling experience every time. Wide-ranging community involvement is supported through team and league play, as well as extensive statistical tracking, rankings, and rewards for individuals and teams. The game features mini-games and single player matches as well as team and league matches and scrimmage matches online. WipEout HD - Fall 2008 NA/EU/JP
WipEout HD features a selection of the best tracks taken from previous versions of the series, meticulously crafted and fully reworked to showcase the power of PS3. Available exclusively as a download on PLAYSTATION Store and featuring 1080p High Definition visuals running at a breathtaking 60 frames per second, WipEout HD represents the future of the iconic anti-gravity racing series when it launches in late 2007.
For the first time, players will have the option of steering their anti-gravity ships to victory in a whole new way thanks to the SIXAXIS Wireless Controller; a feature that, combined with true High Definition graphics, will have racers on the edge of their seats as they take on the best from around the world in online multiplayer modes.
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2008 Semi-Exclusives - Out of the "Big Three" these games will only be hitting the ps3, but they will be hitting other platforms as well. (And yes, this section is intended to artificially inflate this list, in direct comparison to the list in the 360 forum. :P) The Agency - TBA 2008
Platforms: PS3/PC
Exploring new territory in massively-multiplayer online gaming, this project from Sony Online Entertainment focuses on spies and mercenaries in the modern world. Gamers all over the globe will be engaging in action and espionage in the treacherous underworld, using physical prowess, ingenious gadgets and unerring marksmanship to get out alive.
The game is developed by SOE Seattle, a new branch for the company formed partly by members of Microsoft's ambitious but unfortunately cancelled Mythica project. MLB ’08: The Show - March 3 2008 NA
Platforms: PS3/PS2/PSP
To deliver the closest experience possible, next to actually trying to make it in the Majors, MLB '08: The Show introduces a more immersive gameplay experience. For example in Road to The Show mode, as gamers attempt to make a starting line-up in the Big Leagues, playing on both offense and defense from a custom-created player's perspective, a more robust dynamic goal system and a new career advancement system determines when a player is eligible for a promotion. Additionally, custom-created players are more interactive. As a position player, gamers are able to further adjust that players positioning, catchers endure more defense situations, and pitchers now experience mound visits with user interaction -- all making Road to The Show mode even more realistic.
MLB '08: The Show also boasts new online features, the opportunity to take music stored on a PS3 system's HDD or a Memory Stick Duo and add tracks to the list of music played in the JukeBox, more than 3,000 individual player animations, including personalized stances, pitching animations, individual swings, batting rituals and motion captures from MLB players, and much more. NBA '09: The Inside - October 7 2008 NA
Platforms: PS3/PS2/PSP
Developed by SCEA San Diego, NBA 09 builds on the technology and features of NBA 08 with more advanced graphics and gameplay control to deliver an experience catering to hardcore basketball fans and casual gamers alike.
For the first time on PS3, NBA 09 The Inside includes The Life, providing fans with a completely unique and inside experience of life in the league. This year The life starts fresh, allowing players to control the paths of three different characters while guiding them through all-new challenges and storylines in the quest to go from development league to the NBA. In addition to The Life, NBA 09 The Inside delivers a full featured Franchise Mode, allowing players to experience every facet of running their own NBA team. NBA 09 The Inside once again showcases its progression system, where players earn skill and experience rewards used to thoroughly customize player appearance and play styles. This year, players will be able to customize up to five different players to take through the progression update. Also for this year, in game lighting has been revamped along with updated character animations and skin textures to provide a higher level of detail and realism. Adding to the atmosphere, NBA 09 The Inside utilizes a true T.V. broadcast presentation with highlights, a broadcast-style camera, and a comprehensive and in-depth audio commentary with top broadcast talent. The game also boasts new modes, revamped character models and environments, and a robust online system with player profiles and quick play options.
Credit goes to IGN for most screens and info.
2009 Blu-Ray Titles - These games are definitely on the way, and are, at this time, expected to come out in 2009. Final Fantasy Versus XIII - TBA 2009
Part of three Final Fantasy XIII games from Sqaure-Enix, Versus is the story of a young king sworn to defend the last crystal in the world from the "hectic order" outside of his kingdom. It's a fight between ancient and modern techonology, and the struggle of one king to protect the old ways. God of War III - TBA 2009
The "next chapter" in the God of War franchise, this game has been confirmed as a title in the works ... giving fans of the franchise fired up by the cliffhanger ending of God of War II the promise of a hellish conflict of unimaginable proportions. Gran Turismo 5 - Spring 2009
Gran Turismo 5 takes the series to a whole new level. A first for the franchise, The game supports online racing and features new tracks, a new physics engine, a new in-cockpit view, HD support, and much more. Heavy Rain - TBA 2009 US/EU/JP
Heavy Rain is a cinematic and evolving thriller from Quantic Dream, the developer behind the critically acclaimed Fahrenheit. Dealing with a range of adult themes, the game revolves around a sophisticated plot and strong narrative threads that explore a complex moral proposition. You assume the role of multiple characters, with very different backgrounds, motivations and skills, in a world shaped by Bending Storylines - a dynamic narrative design where your actions and decisions will shape your story. inFamous - Spring 2009
The first next-gen project for Seattle's Sucker Punch, little is known about this mysterious third-person action title other than that the studio plans to implement an online component into it. Sony says that Infamous is its own entry into the open-world, sandbox genre of gaming.
Killzone 2 - February 2009 US/EU
Two years after the Helghast assault on Vekta, the ISA is bringing the fight to the enemy’s home world of Helghan. Taking the role of Sev, the battle-hardened veteran of the special forces unit known as the Legion, players will embark upon a mission to the planet Helghan to capture the Helghast leader, Emperor Visari, and bring the enemy’s war machine to a halt. For Sev and his squad, the invasion of Helghan is just the beginning. Tasked with securing Pyrrhus, the Capital City, the team quickly discovers that the Helghast are a formidable enemy on their home planet. Not only have they adjusted to the planet’s hostile conditions, they have also harnessed a source of power from the environment that can be used against the ISA. Sev and his team soon discover the fight is greater than simply addressing the enemy forces; the Legion must also learn how to handle the effects of the fierce enemy planet. L.A. Noire - TBA 2009
L.A Noire is an interactive detective story set during the classic late 1940's noir period. Players must put the pieces of the puzzle together to solve a series of murders in the area. MAG - Spring 2009
The first next-generation game for Zipper Interactive (creators of the online phenomenon SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs), MAG offers a sweeping battle experience for a total of 256 players online. Eight player squads combine together to form a tactical military experience like no other. Twisted Metal - TBA 2009
Complete with all the fast-paced vehicular combat and destruction that gamers have come to know and love, Twisted Metal comes to the PS3. WarDevil: Unleash the Beast Within- Q1 2009
Assume the role of the mysterious WarDevil, navigating what appears to be a post-apocalyptic world, ruled by the Chun Federation. Way of the Samurai 3 - TBA 2009 US/EU, TBA 2008 JP
With Way of the Samurai 3, Acquire is using the PS3 to update not only the game's visuals, but the gameplay systems as well. Primary improvements include high level AI for characters. A new system is being worked into the game. This system lets players influence the storyline by their actions. During events, you'll occasionally see icons on-screen indicating that you can use your weapon during the event. Based on your actions, you could end up creating more enemies, so you'll have to determine when it's best to use this. 2009 PSN Titles - These games are definitely on the way, and are, at this time, expected to come out in 2009. EyePet - TBA 2009
This cute little game lets you raise 3D virtual pets with the power of the PS3. Using PlayStation Eye, you can interact with your pet through gestures in realtime. Existing in Augmented Reality, your EyePet will be fully aware of people in the room and will interact with you and your friends in realtime -- it will even recognize items in your room and attempt to play with them! You can play with your EyePet (including tickling, playing chase games and teasing it to jump around,) customize its look and outfit, and even draw toys for it to play with! Fat Princess - Q1 2009 NA/EU/JP
Frantic and fun, Fat Princess pits two hordes of players against each other in comic medieval battle royale. Your goal is to rescue your beloved princess from the enemy dungeon. There’s a catch though: your adversary has been stuffing her with food to fatten her up and it’s going to take most of your army working together to carry her back across the battlefield.
You can switch between five different character classes literally at the drop of a hat: the fearless Warrior, the steadfast Archer, the mystical Mage, the tireless Worker, and the deadly Priest. In order to triumph, players must combine their skills and work together. The name of the game is cooperation, whether it’s helping another player drag a log back to your castle, manning a battering ram to smash through the enemy’s front gate, or building a human pyramid to scramble over the walls. Savage Moon - TBA 2009
Savage Moon sees you protecting a remote off-world mining facility from waves of ravenous space bugs, looking to consume everything in their path. Armed with a fearsome array of defensive weapons, your mission is to take your choice of the finest armaments known to humankind and keep the facility safe by strategically placing these guns which then automatically fire at their targets.
Will you select the dependable rapid-fire machine gun? The intimidating Chaos Tower? Or opt for another item taken from the range of destructive weaponry at your disposal? Choose carefully, as each one has to be manually positioned for the greatest effectiveness in destroying the increasing waves of monstrous insects. You are the only hope left on this Savage Moon. 2009 Semi-Exclusives - Out of the "Big Three" these games will only be hitting the ps3, but they will be hitting other platforms as well. (And yes, this section is intended to artificially inflate this list, in direct comparison to the list in the 360 forum. :P) DC Universe Online - TBA 2009
Platforms: PS3/PC
The first project out of Sony Online's Austin studio, this action-based MMO explores the various worlds of DC Comics' superheroes and villains. Key collaborators include comic veterans Jim Lee (who serves as the game's Executive Creative Director), Ale Garza, Carlos D'Anda, and Scott Iwahashi, in addition to EverQuest developers, Chris Cao and Shawn Lord. Free Realms - TBA 2009
Platforms: PS3/PC
A light-hearted MMO designed for a broad range of game players, including children and families. Possible 2009 Exclusives - These games have been announced, officially or unofficially, and it's more a matter of when, not if.
Lord of Vermillion
Nobi Nobi Boy
Uncharted 2 Vaporware - Games that have been announced, but have since gone MIA. These games could still come out, but the chances are slim.
Coded Arms: Assault
Driver 5
Eyedentify
Fifth Phantom Saga
Ni-oh Tentatively Canceled Titles - Titles whose production has been halted, but may resurface again at a later date.
Eight Days
The Getaway 3
Would be nice but I think it is a safe bet that it will carry a monthly fee. Especially when PSN is free and they couldn't fund the server costs and stuff through that.
09-04-2008, 02:01 PM
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