Yea, I think I might have to agree here.

If MGS4 was 'just another shooter' then I don't think there would be such a ruckus about it. It'd be like saying that Halo was 'just another shooter'... oh wait. Messing around aside, I don't know about anybody else, but Metal Gear Solid is one of my most favorite series.

I think a majority of the exclusives will move consoles, but the main one's, I think, are FFXIII, MGS, GT5, KZ2, Resistance2, Motorstorm 2(if it does in fact come out this year), LBP, and maybe even Home (as it will appeal to the non-hardcore as well)

I think Resistance 2 will sell many PS3 consoles for Europe and the US, I think it will push some Resistance 1 sales as well. I think the Resistance 2 & Killzone 2 combination will be interesting to many FPS fans.

Worldwide of the exclusives I think Gran Turismo 5, Final Fantasy XIII and Metal Gear Solid 4 will push the most systems.

I think FFXIII will push the most systems, especially in japan

MGS4 and GT5 should seen big increases also

it was said that killzone 2 was the most expensive game to make. i think it will truly breathtaking

I don't see why all the hype of KZ2, for me it looks just like any other shooter. But otherwise GTA IV, GT5 and MGS4 will sell alot of ps3's.

I think FF, GT and MGS will all help push PS3 sales, but mostly in Japan where there are still a lot of people intending to purchase who haven't yet.

Outside Japan I think they will all drive modest rises in sales, with the biggest impact in Europe and the least in US.

What's more important is not the spike each will drive, but whether each time sales settle to a higher base rate, which is really what PS3 needs. I think it has a fair chance of seeing this as more and more people see reasons to invest in the console (BR format war win, better games library, strong media content support, etc.) and each new big title should leave an underlying rise in sales in its wake.

KZ2 and RFOM2 are the most likely to drive sales in US if they deliver (I'm sure RFOM 2 will, KZ2 I don't know) for obvious genre reasons.

If the online coop and MP is judged really strong RFOM 2 should draw in more US gamers who are happy to have 360/PS3 to make sure they cover all the bases for big FPS/MP games plus it can built on good impression of first game.

Assuming both RFOM 2 and KZ2 deliver equally well then together that's pretty attractive, coupled with a good BR player, for a lot of US players. Hell, if you consider the cost of external HD for 360 vs getting a PS3 and two killer FPS apps and a very good BR player the choice seems appealing.

GTA 4 I'm sure will also drive sales, mainly in Europe and to a lesser degree in US.

The wildcard for me is LBP. One thing killing PS3 IMO is that it has totally lost out on family sales to Wii so far. R&C aside there is very little (other than some small PSN games) to satisfy the family/casual demographic. Given the cornerstone of PS2's success was that it had something for everyone (GTAs, Silent Hills, etc along with Sly Coopers, Jak and Daxters and lots of sports, skiing, driving, you name it games.

But LBP could, if it really delivers, drive some serious sales in that arena. My kids are desperate to play it after seeing some gameplay videos. But will it hit the mark or fail to ignite? Or is Wii now this choice for this kind of game?

Right now the market seems to have settled into a Wii for family/casual games but has struggled with more harcore / mature titles (overall anyway IMO) with choice for hardcore / mature titles being split across 360 and PS3.

I think 360 has the hardest battle trying to extend beyond its image but the PS3 could, with the right games and marketing as it does have the right brand name and perception... although the longer titles like LBP take to arrive (and the more developers move from titles like Sly Cooper to more mature fare) the more momentum Wii is building as the choice for family / fun gaming.

BTW in none of this am I stating Wii is for kids only, merely that it is also cleaning up with a demographic previously covered by PS2 than Sony is letting slip right now - for example I plan to get a Wii for me and my kids (then watch as my wife slowly sucumbs to its charms) while originally I'd expected more fun stuff on PS3 to fill that need while allowing me to play the next Silent Hill, etc.

Im starting to get nervous on behalf of all the Killzone 2 lovers out there. The first one was a shocker and we are starting to hear FAR too many rumours that this game will be less than excellent.

I think MGS-4, GTA5 and FF-XIII will help sales.

The recent surge in PS3 sales (vis-a-vis the 360) has stopped a lot of the MGS-4 to 360 talk.

The stats have shown that Tekken has had a decreasing sales rate. God of War is too far out in the future. Resistitence 2 is a sequel on the same system ... so it may not make as much of an impact as people think. And GTA-IV is multiplatform.

Finally, I don't like the fit of LBP and PS3.

Mike from Morgantown

>don't see why all the hype of KZ2, for me it looks just like any other shooter.

so is CoD4, doesn't mean it can't sell millions or contend for GotY awards.