Sony Presentation at E3 2010

I am sure that many of you have repeatedly met the word "soniboy" on the web. The concept of this appeared on the Internet relatively recently, by definition, it unites people who, with "special trepidation", refer to everything that Sony makes. “Soniboy” is a nickname more negative than positive, because fanaticism itself implies excessive love, and excessive fanaticism automatically goes beyond all understanding. But, you see, we are all “sonboi” in a mild form. After all, Sony is not just an engine, it is a whole locomotive that drags a freight train full of new technologies and fresh solutions. So let's forget the "internecine wars" on the Internet and at the time of the Sony press conference at E3 we put on our fans' masks.

Let's start with the most important. As expected, Sony gave up on the E3 and finally announced the release date of Gran Turismo on November 5 - 2, though only for North America. We hope that in Europe the appearance of a super-gaming game will not drag on. Recall that the GT5 will be completely different from previous games in the series. For the first time will appear online multiplayer mode, designed for 16 users. One of the main innovations will be a car damage system. In addition, the developers promise us dynamic weather, which will directly affect the behavior of the car, racing at different times of the day, as well as arrivals in the framework of the WRC, NASCAR and Super GT tournaments.
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The presentation video for Gran Turismo 5 is not as spectacular as, say, the new NFS: Hot Pursuit . But firstly, you should not compare the simulator with the arcade, and secondly, the GT5 movie is made on the game engine, and not prepared at the graphic stations. Watch the video is a must - the developers did not stint and quite clearly showed the behavior of the car on the new tracks, and even the legendary Stig from the Top Gear program:


Gran Turismo 5. Official video from E3 2010 [HD]

If the news related to Gran Turismo 5 was quite expected, the announcement of the PS3 version of Portal 2 was a real surprise. Speech by Valve Software’s executive director Gabe Newell at Sony’s press conference was somewhat shocking - after all, just a few weeks ago, he sharply criticized the PlayStation, and now, according to him, Valve Software considers PlayStation 3 to be the best platform for their new Games: “When the console first hit the market, I was its biggest critic. However, Sony has proven that the PS3 is the most open of the existing consoles, because the company's employees are doing everything to make it more attractive for both users and developers. ”

According to Mr. Newell, the PS3 version of Portal 2 with Steamworks support will be out of competition. Features of the service will allow you to quickly update the game and quickly get additional content, not to mention the multimillion Steamworks community.

Exit Portal 2 is scheduled for 2011, the game will appear simultaneously on PC, Mac, PS3 and Xbox 360.


Portal 2. Video from Sony conference at E3 2010 [HD]

The next game in the lineup of announcements from Sony was Killzone 3. The shooter, developed by Guerilla Games, will appear on store shelves in February of next year. This was reported to us by the studio representatives immediately after the demonstration of the 3D demo version of the game. It also became known that Killzone 3 will be released with full support for Move. In addition to 3D graphics and a new control system, there is still a lot of interesting things waiting for us: a new firearm, an improved hand-to-hand combat, rocket packs (Jet pack), fresh locations and a completely destructible world around. In the future, the developers promise to dedicate us to everything that is happening around their new project, according to them, the E3 exhibition will not be the last stop on the way to release.


KillZone 3. Gameplay. Movie from E3 2010 [HD]

Another exclusive for the PlayStation 3 will be the continuation of the much acclaimed in the past, the series Twisted Metal. The development of a new project is occupied by the studio Eat Sleep Play. As it became known, among the multiplayer modes Twisted Metal - online team fights, called desmatchami (deathmatch), and the new mode Capture the Faction, where players will capture the object of the opposing team. The developers decided not to dwell on the "banal" typewriters equipped with deadly weapons, and included in the game helicopters, various vans and many other equipment, which the player can put on numerous devices to destroy the enemy.

Sony has not yet decided on the release date of the new chisel machine, it’s only known that the game will be released in 2011. The video, shown at the presentation of Twisted Metal, looks impressive - the improved gameplay and graphics of the new generation - all within the framework of the established traditions of the series.


Twisted Metal. Extended video from E3 2010 [HD]

This year, Sony does not skimp on gifts for its customers. Exclusive for PS3 will be not only some of the games presented at E3, but also additions to future multiplatformers. Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood is among the first. According to the company, in addition to accessing beta testing of the multi-user mode, in the future, PS3 owners will also have access to unique content that cannot be obtained on any other platform.


Assassins Creed Brotherhood. Movie from E3 2010 [HD]

Another “special” project is Dead Space 2. All buyers of the PS3 version of this game will get the Dead Space Extraction game, once a Wii-exclusive, for free. Now it will shine in all its terrible beauty in Full HD and will get support for PlayStation Move (along with DualShock 3 and Sixaxis). At the request of Extraction can be purchased separately through the online store PlayStation Store, where it will arrive on January 28 next year.


Dead Space 2. Movie from E3 2010 [HD]

Mafia 2 is also not left unattended. PS3 owners will get access to some missions earlier than others.


Mafia 2. Movie from E3 2010 [HD]

Completes the list of promising shooter Medal of Honor. John Schappert, Chief Operating Officer of Electronic Arts, came on the scene only to inform the public about another exclusive PlayStation 3 add-on. On the day the game was launched - October 12 in America and October 15 in Europe - PS3 owners along with the original will receive a Medal of Honor: Frontline. A remake of the classic game will be released exclusively on the console from Sony.


Medal of Honor. “Multiplayer” video from E3 2010 [HD]

In our review of the Sony press conference, the PlayStation Move control system was mentioned many times, and the time has come to talk about it in more detail. The beginning of European sales will start on September 15, whereas in America the novelty will appear on September 19, and in Japan and later on October 21. The main controller will be available at a price of $ 49.99, and the auxiliary controller - for $ 29.99. Both the joystick bundled with the PlayStation Eye will go on sale for $ 100, while the retail price of "Eyes" will be as much as $ 39.99.

On the day of the launch of Move, Sony will offer users about twenty existing games, “enriched” with the support of the new technology. Among them, Heavy Rain, Killzone 2 and Resident Evil 5. In addition, Sony has promised to release a couple of dozen new games with support for Move by March 2011.


Kung Fu Rider. Movie from E3 2010 [HD]

Two peripheral devices were also announced - a charging station and a device for firing. With the PlayStation Move Charging Station you can charge multiple controllers at the same time without using the console itself. The device goes on sale for $ 29.99. The PlayStation Move Shooting Attachment "turns" the standard motion controller into a kind of gun. On the shelves of stores "trunk" will appear this fall at a price of $ 19.99.


The Shoot. Movie from E3 2010 [HD]

In addition to Move, Sony decided to release a sound system. The device in the format all-in-one with a sub-woofer will go on sale next fall at a price of $ 199/199 Euro. We will not fool your head with a technical description and let's say simply: a compact novelty can easily replace a full-fledged home theater. At least, Sony itself is positioning its device that way.

To love Sony or not is an individual question. Modern industry dictates its own rules, which are impossible to circumvent. Therefore, the endless disputes of fans of the company with representatives of other communities are simply meaningless. Sony gives us good games, some of which will be released in 3D, a variety of exclusive content and perspective Move. Is this not enough for praise?