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fille905 said:
Sony owns the Agent IP so that won't go multiplat... And R* has also complained about the dvd9 so theres a little chance that GTA 5 will be exlusive to, but I don't relly thinks so

I didn't know that, I am not doubting you here but do you have a source for this?  



    

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Gamer1211 said:

So what is in store for us at this year’s e3?  I was blown away last year with so many epic announcements.  With many of the announcements now materializing, what is next in the pipe for Sony and Microsoft? 

My Predictions (Note that these are just predictions):

Microsoft:

Xbox 360 Slim (Natal Built in) ($269.99) and Standalone Natal ($89.99) – I think Natal will be the highlight of Microsoft’s press event.  Natal is unique in that is can be built into a console and can immediately change the way we interact with a console. (Facial recognition, login to XBL.  Menu navigation without a controller etc.)  I think Microsoft will release both a standalone version of natal and a new console (Xbox Slim) with Natal built into it. 

Gears of War 3 – Gears of War 3 will be coming out this year if Epic decides to keep its 2 year cycle in place.  With Epic going quiet over the past year, I am certain that they are developing something huge.  A Gears of War/Halo offering coupled with a Natal-enabled 360 would be a huge boost for Microsoft.   April 2011 launch confirmed

Natal Launch Software – Rare has been quiet for far to long, I think they have been cooking up a broad range of Natal games and will have a solid array of software ready to show off.  The last time we heard from rare was when they showed off Banjo Nuts and Bolts…   

New AAA titleKiller Instinct 3, Perfect Dark 2  Doubtful as Rare has suggested they won't be returning to old I.P's in the near future.

or something else.  Microsoft will certainly have something that is completely off the radar.  They seem to have one of these every year, I am expecting something huge.

MMO Games – Whatever happened to Huxley, Champions Online, and Age of Conan?  I expect to see something on one of these MMO games at this year’s e3.

Xbox Live – Facebook, Last.fm and Twitter last year.  What’s next for Xbox Live?  I imagine they will have something for us.

Halo Reach and Fable 3 Lengthy Demos – Similar to the CODMW2 demo during Microsoft’s e3 event last year. 

MechWarrior - Something on this front

Sony:

Twisted Metal PS3 – Eat Sleep Play (Twisted Metal Black) has been developing an unannounced PS3 game for 2+ years.  Let’s hope this is released sometime this year. 

Final Fantasy XIV – Showcased during last year’s e3, I expect this to be launched this year.

The Last Guardian – Playable demo and 2010 release date.

Motorstorm 5 and Gran Turismo 5 – Expect to see playable demos and that these titles will be launched this year.

Uncharted 3 and Killzone 3 – Two blockbuster titles being released in 2011!  Sony likes to foreshadow the next year quite a bit during e3.  I expect to see trailers at least!!!  (UC2 is probably my favorite game this generation)

Paid Premium Playstation Network – I imagine Sony will announce some kind of premium service.  Although you will not have to pay to play online, they will have some sort of significant value proposition for paying.  It will be priced similar to XBL.

Grand Theft Auto 5 (not exclusive) and Agent (not exclusive) 2011 Release Dates– I doubt that Rockstar will be developing any exclusive titles for the PS3.  However, I imagine that the PS3 will have a significant amount of exclusive DLC for these two titles.  (Agent is owned by Sony?) 

Resistance 3 & LBP 2 - Announcement for 2011!

 

Infamous 2 - Announcement for 2011

 

 

You seem to have left off the PlayStation Move completely.. I think that'll be quite prominent at Sony's E3 press conference. Also how about the PSP? Nothing on that?

 


Ok so now that we're a little closer to E3, people can adjust their predictions a little bit. 

As we are a bit closer, I'll round out your predictions with the company you missed:

Nintendo:

- Cammie comes out on stage, talks about Nintendo's successes and commitment to challenging the meaning of a Video Game even further, talks about continuing to innovate. Says Nintendo innovates in established franchises and in completely new ways of playing video games:

Pikmin 3 announced and gameplay trailer shown - Cammie talks about how the Wii enables Pikmin to become a more fun, pick up and play experience for everyone with co-op.

Wii Vitality Sensor and software unveiled - Cammie explains the ideas behind it, targeting the millions of stressed out people around the globe, the software helps people control their mental state, can help relief stress and anxiety and can help people sleep. Gameplay demonstration shown. RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED

- Reggie comes out on stage, says that software innovation will drive hardware sales, the innovation doesn't stop with Pikmin 3 and the Vitality Sensor.

Project Sora's new title announced and trailer shown - Reggie talks about this being a project not only new for gamers but for Nintendo as well. Says third parties are also working on brand new titles right at home on Wii.

Epic Mickey, NBA Jam, other/unannounced third party title/s shown

- Reggie says Nintendo strives to keep all its bases covered and that means satisfying the insatiable hunger of its long time fans, says he has three titles that he thinks will satisfy that hunger:

Metroid: Other M gameplay trailer shown

Xenoblade gameplay trailer shown

The Last Story trailer shown

- Cammie returns to the stage, gives the audience information on just how well the DS has sold from launch, how well the DSi XL has sold up until E3 and how it will continue to be a strong platform for third parties and consumers in the coming years. Says the DS platform has a library as strong as ever:

Golden Sun DS gameplay trailer shown - RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED

Dragon Quest IX gameplay trailer shown - RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED

*insert surprise DS game announcement here*

- Cammie talks about the third party success on the DS and the how the DSi adds even more opportunity for developers to be creative with DSiWare *shows/talks about some DSiWare titles*

Scribblenauts 2/Okamiden/some other third party DS games shown

- Cammie mention that Nintendo's support of the DS will continue into next year and beyond with the launch of Pokemon Black and White versions in 2011

*short DS marketing movie plays*

- Reggie takes the stage, talks about the momentum Nintendo has carried in the last few years and says that it's clear they will continue to carry that momentum into the future with the games shown already. He talks about Nintendo always thinking about what's next, how they can take gaming to the next level, saying that Nintendo will answer that question ONCE AGAIN today. Reggie pulls a 3DS out of his pocket, says it is the next leap in portable gaming, crafted with the same goals in mind that the DS was. He talks about the fact that we only really know about the way it looks and that it will be auto-stereoscopic 3D *unveils it's features* says developers are excited:

3DS movie plays with developers talking about how the 3DS excites them etc

- Reggie announces first games for 3DS

Super Mario Something 3DS gameplay trailer shown

Another 3DS title shown

- Satoru Iwata takes to the stage, talks about the potential of the 3DS, how it will expand the definition of gaming further than the DS or Wii, says it is the first step in their next effort to expand gameplay possibilities (likely referencing their next home system) talks about other 3DS stuff, mentions the Wii and DS also in some capacity.

- Reggie returns to the stage and turns the focus back to the Wii, Reggie says that he knows even with all the content shown, long time Nintendo fans will still be hungry and he has a couple of aces up his sleeve. He says that a key Nintendo developer has been quiet for quite a long time working on something big. He says that words don't do the game justice:

Retro Studios new title announced, trailer shown

*lights dim*

MIYAMOTO APPEARS! ZELDA~!!! OMGG!!!11

The Legend of Zelda: Wii gameplay trailer or epic proportions shown, huge trailer, lots of gameplay - RELEASE DATE ANNOUNCED Miyamoto says it's the best game ever and stuff, Reggie comes back to say it's on the show floor to play, have a good one, and laughs because the Internet has probably imploded.

 

 



 

Nintendo - 3DS.
Sony - Move, KZ 3, UC 3*, Resistance 3, PSN premium, Agent, LBP 2, PSP2.
Microsoft - Natal, Slim, Price cut.

I haven't done much research into this so there may be other things I haven't included.
I don't think it'll be a huge hardware year for Sony apart from the PSP2. Hope they announce KZ 3 though. I do not know a lot about Microsoft/Nintendo.



I play PC and PS3. The best of both worlds.

Yeah, sounds like PS Move is not in the list above, although it will be big for Sony. Also, there is no mention of 3D gaming, where Sony will be showing some 3d Games.



nordlead said:
Motorstorm 5? What happened to 4?

Motorstorm 4 what happened to 3 (PSP version doesn't count)?