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Since Nintendo seldom makes big splashes at TGS, it's Sony's show to lose, year after year. Although Microsoft has made some strides on the Japanese market thanks to exclusive Japanese role-playing games like Star Ocean: The Last Hope, PlayStation 3 still has more of the mindshare of the Japanese market -- that is, the part of the market that hasn't been swept away solely by the Wii. It'll be a curious year for Sony. One could argue that the publisher has Western audiences' attention with games like Uncharted 2 and MAG, but what can the publishing giant do for its home audience?
We'll know more on Wednesday night (that's Thursday afternoon in Japan), once Sony unveils some of its plans for 2010 on the first press day of TGS. Since I've been asked to break out the crystal ball and fake my worst Miss Cleo voice, here goes:
Don't be surprised if we get more details about Sony's motion control plans. A non-gamer friend told me on yesterday's subway ride that the tech buzz around Tokyo is that Sony is also planning some 3D content for games, but until Kaz Hirai shows up onstage with fugly glasses, get those grains of salt ready. Motion controls should be on display prominently, and hopefully, we'll see something with some universal appeal for worldwide audiences. How crazy would a God of War tech demo look if you could use the hand sensors as virtual Blades of Chaos?
Hopefully, we'll see some more information, or a new trailer for The Last Guardian. Although Team ICO's efforts have often seen critical acclaim, but limited sales success, hopefully we'll see something mind-blowing at the show that'll get more people interested in the developer's efforts. A new God of War III level would warm the cockles of my heart as well.
Also, it's a year of "home stretches." There's first-party games that we saw back in 2006 that are finally nearing release.
I also expect a full bombastic display for Gran Turismo 5. It's a popular series in the US, but it's huge around the rest of the world, and I anticipate some good stuff out of Polyphony Digital's game at the show. Brian Leahy mentioned that he thinks Microsoft will break out Forza 3 to counterattack GT5's presence at the show. I wouldn't be surprised if you see some ridiculous booth setups for both games, especially with each game getting close to the finish line.
The other big first-party game that we've seen seeing for years is White Knight Chronicles. Level-5's last PlayStation-exclusive JRPG was Rogue Galaxy -- a game I'm personally fond of -- so I expect a big show for this one. There's lot of big buzz around White Knight's potential, so look for a decent final push for it.
Quantic Dream promised that it would reveal a new character from Heavy Rain at E3, GamesCom and TGS. It's time to finally learn some more about the characters we'll all inhabit when this new evolution of adventure game comes out next year. I'm personally curious how the Japanese audience will respond to this style of game.
And then there's PSP. Monster Hunter has the same cultural impact as World of Warcraft, minus the $15 per month subscription. Why? You can pick up a raid while commuting to work in the morning. There are a lot of PSP owners in Japan, and with PSP Go coming soon, look for more information regarding Sony's wider strategy regarding its handheld platform.
What are you hoping to see from Sony at this year's Tokyo Game Show?
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ProjektX13
what i expect every time, nothing......
ProjektX13
what i expect every time, nothing......
Bub433
star ocean the last hope is no longer a 360 exclusive.
at least a post on IGN said the ps3 was getting a reworked version. . .
Alphaq1888
@FLP_B01
Well from what I read the game is supposed to come out this year.
And of course that site isnt for children...lol
Silky08
Dude I would love to see a new GTA with a better multiplayer matchmaking lobby + experience please.
FLP_B01
@Alphaq1888
i googled Tales of Vesperia and found out the Xbox version was confirmed as a beta. LOL
http://www.sankakucomplex.co m/2009/09/20/tales-of-vesperia -beta-status-confirmed/
(umm the site isnt for kids) ;D
Alphaq1888
Also on top of Star Ocean Ps3 Owners get Tales of Vesperia with more content as well. So Nowadays it's looking as if Microsoft would get an early version of the game and Sony gets the "full" version of the game. I own both systems but why should I buy any 3rd party Xbox title if it comes out on Ps3 8months to a year later with more content.
Also I think Sega is making an RPG for the PS3. Don't quote me on it though.
For me I would love to see GT5 and some new Exclusives other than the ones we now about (WTC, DS...etc)
Erthazus
There will be no Syphon Filter or Twisted Metal announcements. Face it.
Twisted Metal probably will be announced on next E3 because Japanese anime girls like MOE characters and Twisted Metal or God Of War 3 will sell not well in Japan
We need:
1) New JRPG
2) Exclusive JRPG game from Square Enix
3) Exclusive JRPG from Sega
4) GT5 release date announcement
5) MOTION CONTROLLER SOFTWARE!
6) Surprise trailer with Kingdom Hearts 3 as EXCLUSIVE for Playstation 3
7) Maybe PSP Agito, althought there will be no FFXIII Versus footage
and if this will happen, then for the WIN.
NeoGuardian86
I am really hoping to hear.
1. A Gran Turismo 5 Release Date (crossing fingers for winter 2009)
2. A Massive UMD Legacy update starting October 1st (it makes sense, PSP Go comes out on a thursday, the update day for PSN) and they've yet to talk about that fabled UMD-good will program, or show the 300 games they said were coming to the PSN. so i still hope to hear about a big update coming to the PSN.
3. More stuff on the Motion Controls, maybe a proper name, and get some words from third parties (maybe the whole port Wii games and upgrade them to PS3 may come to be true?)
4. More Last Guardian, info and possible release date.
5. I'm really hoping to hear of possible trophy support for MGS4 and Valkyrie Chronicles as the fans have been clamoring for.
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I'm hoping to hear more from the other Japanese developers.
I'm still hoping to hear a release date and more info on Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep,
maybe (even though they said it wouldn't show up) more stuff on Final Fantasy Versus 13 and Final Fantasy 13 Agito.
Would make my day if an announcement for Ace Combat 7 (going multiplatform) was being done.
surprise announcement of Kingdom Hearts 3.
all in all, trying not to get my hopes up, but i do expect (As with all these shows) some surprises.
TD_ThA_MoNsTa
I'd like to see a little bit more about Sony's motion controller. A little more info on The Last Guardian and White Knight Chronicles. Both really look like great games. Also, I do wanna see the new character from Heavy Rain. Another thing, when will GT5 will come out? The end of this year or next year?
PunkALive21
man i tell ya what...i'd like ta see me a GT5 release date...and maybe a god of war coillection release date?
Anonymous7349
Kinda weird how G4 didn't know that Star Ocean is coming to the PS3 with more content.
Bad example G4.
Sometimes I think M$ should just give up on japan, nintendo and sony got that place covered.
Alphaq1888
Everyone just so y'all know
Star Ocean 4 is coming to PS3 with more content. They announced ot the other day.
Look it up its called Star Ocean International. I'm extremely excited!!!!!!!!!!!!
grunto
Im expecting my jaw to hit the floor multiple times, then me looking like a fool pickn it up...... At Sonys E3 press conference my jaw hit the floor so often I just gave up trying to pick it back up.
I want more information on The Last Guardian. Some gameplay would be nice. Also for the record, OMG MAG IS AMAZING!1!1!1!!!!!1!!!!!111!!! !!
Barbo
I want more White Knight Chronicles information. Level-5 is a personal favorite RPG developer after the Dark Clouds and Rogue Galaxy so I can't wait to see more of this game.
SneakySnipes1
sgtcheif:
"lol they ain't going to show anything that competes with Microsoft's exclusives lol and i hope they announce something about halo reach"
Neither console has many quality exclusives coming out this christmas....
Left for dead 2 is not an exclusive it's for the PC also btw
Games looking forward to:Mass Effect 2, MAG, MDW 2, The Agency, FFIV, Fable 3, L4D2.
Plz "hope they announce something about halo reach" under the Tokyo Game Show Microsoft press conference instead of the PS3 one btw
SneakySnipes1
BTW "PS3Fears360" why are you entering a forum about the PS3 and what to expect from it and just bashing the PS3 and it's exclusives. We're here to talk about what we look forward to from the PS3, not how bad you think our stuff is. So please, do us all a favor and go rant somewhere else. You can atleast have the common courtesy to rant about what you think the PS3 lacks on a discussion about both consoles and not just on one about the console you dislike or hate.
Let's talk about the good qualities of the 360 and the PS3 instead of bashing eachothers on how bad the other one is just because we don't own it and want to CONVINCE OUTSELVES ONLY that we made the right decision.
PRD
I'm pretty sure that GT5 will be one of the big things since is going to be release on Dec. 29
kashmoney623
The highlight will probably be motion controller tech. Although, if they manage to get a release date on this so called "God of War Collection" aka. GoW 1&2 on Bluray, I'll be more than satisfied.
sgtcheif
lol they ain't going to show anything that competes with Microsoft's exclusives lol
and i hope they announce something about halo reach
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