Gaming News - October 2006
Foster City, CA (October 19, 2006) - Sony today announced its debut
game titles and unveiled the online strategy for the PS3.
From Sony:
More than 20 first- and third-party PS3 titles will be available through
the holidays, resulting in the most robust software line-up ever offered by a
new console at launch. The launch catalog encompasses the most popular game
genres, featuring industry leading franchises as well as new intellectual
properties to be released exclusively on PS3, with most titles expected to
retail under $60.
"Our line-up of PS3 games that will be available through the holidays is
unprecedented in terms of volume, variety and innovation, surpassing any
previous competitive launch catalog and even our own original offerings for
other PlayStation platforms," said Kaz Hirai, President and CEO of Sony
Computer Entertainment America. "We are pioneering a new era of true
next-generation gaming through such titles as Resistance: Fall of Man, a
visually arresting game that takes advantage of the large storage capacity and
exceptional visual clarity offered by Blu-ray Disc (BD); and NBA 07,
running at full 1080p for the highest resolution image possible, creating
hyper-realistic characters and gameplay never seen before."
The List of Launch Window Titles Includes:
SCEA Launch Titles
- Resistance: Fall of Man
- NBA 07
- Genji: Days of the Blade
Third Party Publisher Titles
- Blazing Angels Squadrons of WWII Ubisoft
- Call of Duty3 Activision
- EA Sports Fight Night Round 3 Electronic Arts
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Bethesda Softworks
- F.E.A.R. Vivendi Universal Games
- Full Auto2: Battlelines Sega
- Madden NFL 07 Electronic Arts
- MARVEL:ULTIMATE ALLIANCE Activision
- Mobile Suit Gundam: CROSSFIRE NAMCO BANDAI Games
- NBA 2K7 2K Sports
- Need For Speed Carbon Electronic Arts
- NHL 2K7 2K Sports
- RIDGE RACER 7 NAMCO BANDAI Games
- Sonic the Hedgehog Sega
- Tiger Woods PGA Tour 07 Electronic Arts
- Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas Ubisoft
- Tony Hawk's Project 8 Activision
- Untold Legends Dark Kingdom Sony Online Entertainment
PlayStation Network Offers Unrestrained Community and Creativity
In addition to a wide array of software titles, SCEA today also unveiled
the online and network services provided through PS3, which will offer
distinctive benefits to consumers and developers alike. Consumers will be
able to enjoy a wide array of PS3 network capabilities, with basic features
offered absolutely free from day one. Developers will benefit from the open
platform policy of SCEA, which will allow them more freedom and creativity in
the development of their games and online/network services. The end result
will be more than just a place to play games, but a rich online environment
with strong community aspects as distinctive as the titles themselves.
The entry way into PlayStation Network is XMB (Xross Media Bar), which
is the navigation system that enables a complete suite of entertainment
experiences in three key areas: gaming; network and web connectivity; and
other entertainment contents such as movies and music. The intuitive XMB
interface, which is already featured on more than 20 million PSP
(PlayStation Portable) shipped worldwide, allows PS3 users to experience
multiplayer games across the network; communicate with other players via chat,
voice or video; browse the web; download gaming content; store/view pictures
and video; download and listen to music; and shop online.
Through the online PlayStation Store, consumers can find such items as
game demos, game-related content and downloadable casual games, including
titles developed by Sony Computer Entertainment World Wide Studios exclusively
for download and play only on PS3, such as Blast Factor. Once users create a
unique, secure PlayStation profile, they cannot only communicate with other
PS3 users, they can also utilize an electronic wallet to purchase content in
the PlayStation Store. Downloadable first party games will cost less than $15
at launch. More content will be added on a regular basis.
Peripherals to Accompany Comprehensive PS3 Package
PS3 is an incredible value for the consumer and comes standard with
advanced technologies, such as the Cell Broadband Engine, built-in BD
player, internal hard disk drive (HDD), HDMI output standard*, Wireless
Controller (SIXAXIS) and network capability -- everything required to
start enjoying the PS3 right out of the box. SCEA offers a 20GB HDD PS3
system for $499 and a 60GB HDD unit for $599, which includes built-in Wi-Fi
connectivity (60GB HDD model only). To further highlight the power of PS3's
BD player, the Company also announced today that packed in with the first half
million PS3 systems shipped in North America will be one of this summer's
biggest blockbuster hits from Sony Pictures Entertainment, "Talladega Nights:
The Ballad of Ricky Bobby," starring Will Farrell. "Talladega Nights: The
Ballad of Ricky Bobby" will be sold separately in stores nationwide beginning
December 12, 2006.
"As the industry leader, SCEA has always offered comprehensive
entertainment systems that stand the test of time," said Kaz Hirai. "The PS3
system features technologies that are truly next-generation. With so much
packed into our system, we're confident that the PS3 will be just as
'future-proof' as our other PlayStation products, allowing consumers to enjoy
a myriad of digital entertainment content for many years to come."
Beyond the standard PS3 system package, SCEA also announced today the
roster of peripherals that will accompany the arrival of PS3. The peripherals
that will be available in North America on day one will include separately
sold Wireless Controller (SIXAXIS), available for $49.99, a Memory Card
Adaptor for transferring game save information from PlayStation and
PlayStation2 Memory Cards onto the HDD of PS3 for $14.99, and coming soon,
a BD Remote Control for $24.99.
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