GDC director: PS3 owners will be "very happy" next week
As GDC rapidly approaches, GameDaily's James Brightman sat down with conference director Jamil Moledina to discuss possible PS3 announcements among other things. According to Moledina, PS3 owners will be "very happy" come March 7 after hearing Phil Harrison's keynote. "Not to be coy but you'll just have to come to his talk" he told GameDaily. "All I can say is that I stand behind my ['very happy'] comment."It's likely Moldina has the advance on Harrison's keynote because, after all, it's his freakin' conference. And being that Jamil isn't on Sony's payroll, maybe PS3 owners do have some legitimate good news to look forward to next week. To say they need it is an understatement.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Aex @ Feb 28th 2007 12:16PM
Someone is revin' up the HYPE TRAIN!
Myke @ Feb 28th 2007 1:32PM
The best news PS3 owners could get from Phil Harrison is his resignation...
AirIntake @ Feb 28th 2007 1:34PM
Sony is going to announce a firmware update to enable the rumble that the sixxaxis has really had all along!
ALH @ Feb 28th 2007 1:35PM
' you will now be able to download a new killzone trailer yeey'
CowboyGA @ Feb 28th 2007 1:35PM
He'll say that Europe is finally getting the PS3s in stock, fully compatable with PS2 games, and it'll run 100 Euros for the entire PS3. Or not.
Z @ Feb 28th 2007 1:37PM
Could it be? A sony wiimote and nunchuck????
LR @ Feb 28th 2007 1:38PM
Are they reducing the price of the PS3? Because that's what would make me the happiest.
csc @ Feb 28th 2007 1:38PM
positive ps3 news on joystiq! OMFGSPLOSION!
*universe implodes*
Earl @ Feb 28th 2007 1:40PM
I bet he will be announcing a rebate for PS3 owners and then drop the retail price. It will be Sony's indirect method to admitting the PS3s are just collecting dust
F1ghter @ Feb 28th 2007 1:41PM
@Myke
Actually, Harrison seems to be the most competent of the Sony higher-ups (though that isn't saying much).
@LR #7
Why would a price-drop make PS3 OWNERS happy? I'd think it would be the opposite.
KilgoreTrout XL @ Feb 28th 2007 1:42PM
Cabela's Africa Safari 2: PS3 Exclusive
LR @ Feb 28th 2007 1:45PM
Well no, it would upset existing owners to no end. I was thinking more along the lines of potential new owners.
But you're right, this apparently is something for those who already own a PS3.
....still wouldn't mind seeing a rebate though...
erac3rx @ Feb 28th 2007 1:45PM
My guess: HD Movie downloads en masse (a big catalog made available at once) or a firmware update to make the silly PS1 on your PSP downloads playable on PS3, along with a bunch more titles added. No doubt Tekken 5 DR will be announced or made available to USA folks around that time as well, he may announce that.
GJM @ Feb 28th 2007 1:46PM
The ONLY thing that could make me happy would be that MGS4 or FFXIII will be out within the next few weeks. Other than that, this guy is setting me up for a big let down.
SCREWED @ Feb 28th 2007 1:47PM
Upvert PS2 games in HD in PS3.
GOW II will run in HD in PS3. IGN retract that statement because they did an NDA. Now they can say that again soon..
Aex @ Feb 28th 2007 1:47PM
oh I know what it is!
"Production of the Broadway chip is in FULL SWING!"
err... wait, wrong announcemetnt.
whosmav @ Feb 28th 2007 1:48PM
What could they possibly do to make PS3 owners happy?
....Well imo anyone that bought a PS3 is nuts anyway.
Money down the drain
Marty @ Feb 28th 2007 1:50PM
The announcement that will make everyone happy will be that Best Buy is taking 1 for 1 trade-ins on PS3, so you can finally exchange the ill-fated purchase for something more functional, like a Wii or 360.
Myke @ Feb 28th 2007 1:52PM
F1ghter - I know, he seems out of place. He actually shuts up when he doesnt have something positive to say most of the time, instead of trying to make something up and falling on his face.
whosmav @ Feb 28th 2007 1:52PM
Marty-
Thats gotta be bs. Are you serious?
Buckshot @ Feb 28th 2007 1:55PM
The refund checks are coming out?
Yayaja @ Feb 28th 2007 1:56PM
I agree with #1
CHOO CHOO!!
Virtua Fanboy @ Feb 28th 2007 1:56PM
Price drop? Nevermind that would be crappy for PS3 OWNERS. Hope it's really cool news for you PS3 people so MS can copy it for us and maybe everybody will win, lol.
D @ Feb 28th 2007 1:56PM
@8 I have to agree with you - is this still joystiq? pro ps3 news? I didn't think this Microsoft subsidiary was capable of it. Wonder what Ballmer will say now that they've posted positive news of the PS3 on this "news" site. lol. Maybe he'll throw some chairs and do a "developers, developers, developers" dance (hey 360 owners, if you love MS so much, you should at least get those references).
As for the good news, it doesn't really matter to me, I'm still enjoying the games that aree currently out on the PS3 and I'm playing through the original God of War game again in anticipation for the the 2nd. To the more moderate writers out there that don't post racist remarks, tell others to die and wish a company to fail, enjoy your games. I know that those people are far and few on this site "News" site. ;)
Sir Josh @ Feb 28th 2007 1:59PM
maybe they'll show off some killzone gameplay. zzzz...
DBX00 @ Feb 28th 2007 2:00PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PzvcsLIQg0&mode=related&search=
Dolla Dolla @ Feb 28th 2007 2:01PM
My guess would be PS1 downloads can be played on the PS3. It would be stupid if it's the God of War 2 in HD thing, cause we heard that a while ago, regardless of whether or not they had to pull the story. A sony rep already said no killzone at GDC, right?
I don't know. Should be interesting. I hope it's something worth hearing.
Virtua Fanboy @ Feb 28th 2007 2:05PM
Joystiq is so fucking biased!
Fuck this site, I'm not coming back anymore and I have this idea that people actually care.
Virtua Fanboy @ Feb 28th 2007 2:05PM
LOL
sheppy @ Feb 28th 2007 2:05PM
I do have to say, that EyeToy promo seems like just a toy, but a fun looking toy. I would love to be able to navigate the XMB like that.
Aex @ Feb 28th 2007 2:06PM
@Virtua Fanboy
I'm disappointed... Out of the TON of jokes that could be made for this posting, yours was just weak. Try again.
shase @ Feb 28th 2007 2:07PM
i am hoping its some "exclusive game" announcement than stuff we already know that "will happen" like downloads playable on PS3, background downloading, downloading more movies/music etc. Give us the supposed new Bioware PS3 title and announce it being exclusive will do the trick...
Dolla Dolla @ Feb 28th 2007 2:08PM
@DBX00
That's pretty sweet. Very 'Minority Report'-ish.
Jonathan Tran @ Feb 28th 2007 2:09PM
"PS4 will only cost $999.99 and is not backwards compatible!" w00t!!
Virtua Fanboy @ Feb 28th 2007 2:11PM
My brother in law (a PS2 guy) snubbed his nose at all the new systems this go around. But I got him to playin my 360 and showed him some HD-DVDs and he's comin closer to getting a PS3. I told him there was gonna be a Rachet and Clank and he's gotten even closer. I think Killzone 2 will be the deal breaker. Hopefully that is what this is about. Wish he'd hurry up and get one though. I've been wanting to try out the PS3.
ANt @ Feb 28th 2007 2:12PM
The big announcement is that the PS3 is flame retardent....or, maybe it floats??
No, no wait.....it doubles as a doorstop!!! YESSSSSS!!!
Virtua Fanboy @ Feb 28th 2007 2:13PM
@ Aex
Sorry. I know it's an old joke but nobody has done it yet. Again I'm truly, truly sorry. LoL
White Cloud @ Feb 28th 2007 2:16PM
One new "exclusive" game from Konami and/or Capcom, that would be my best guess.
VampireHunter Z @ Feb 28th 2007 2:17PM
Actual gameplay footage of Killzone 2 that looks better than the E3 CG render.
Aex @ Feb 28th 2007 2:17PM
Last one before class for me:
The real announcement.. THE PS3 EATS BABIES!
http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/7567/ps3eatsbabiesig9.jpg
Seriously, I'm sure the announcement will be good, but hyping it up like this is just asking for a let down.
samfish @ Feb 28th 2007 2:18PM
Oh man, I'm just laughing already about this.
The Sony Defense Force had better be gearing up now, because this'll probably be a HUUUUUUUUUUUUGE disappointment.
X @ Feb 28th 2007 2:19PM
I can't wait! ! ! *NOT*
Get ready for a let-down $ony Fanboy's :lol:
TwilightPrince @ Feb 28th 2007 2:20PM
I am going to make some blantent accusations as to what lil Phil will say on March 7th. If I get any of them right then cheers for me, and I'll get Wiipoints to congrats myself and my ability to think into the future.
Here goes:
New annoucement on some new downloadable game(s).
He will ramble on about sales numbers and how they are the best, contrary to reality.
New firmware annoucements for either the PS3 or PSP, neither of which will actually improve gameplay.
Maybe some new IPs.
Definitly a annoucement of one of their old half dead franchises getting a PS3 exlusive sequel. Something like Twisted Metal or Crash.
Some more numbers talking, none of which make any sense or are blantently wrong by several months.
More on the PSP-PS3 connectivity.
I go there and say that he will announce a PSPLite.
PSPLite will have DS Lite functionality, twice the price.
Talks about some PS3 addon that mimicks the wiimote's capability to point at the screen.
Some more PR bullshit on how the Play Station Network is the best out of the three.
Either Japan or America will lose PS3 backwards compatability like Europe to cut costs.
No release dates will be announced for games that people want.
A third version of the PS3 that is either has no features for less or a feature rich version that nobody in their mind would buy.
Something about how the PSP is expanding the market where the DS isn't.
Looking at the title of his speech he will talk about the 3rd generation of gaming, even though we are currently in the 7th. Someone should tell him that he is off by about 12 years.
Well that is enough for now. See you guys in a week.
t3nguman @ Feb 28th 2007 2:21PM
Yay! More smoke up my ass courtesy of Sony.
Seifer @ Feb 28th 2007 2:23PM
Didn't this backfire on them the last time they made a statement like this? Or am I thinking of Joystiq? :p
Aex @ Feb 28th 2007 2:25PM
Ok, THIS is my last post before I go..
"New firmware annoucements for either the PS3 or PSP, neither of which will actually improve gameplay." - TwilightPrince
What firmware update, ever, has actually improved gameplay?
@Seifer
XD, You my friend understand how to pull from the bag of jokes correctly!
Davinche @ Feb 28th 2007 2:27PM
This is obviously about Killzone.
RC_Tech @ Feb 28th 2007 2:27PM
The PS3 can ...
http://www.fanboys-online.com/comic.php?cid=104
PS3Crashed @ Feb 28th 2007 2:28PM
He'll probably just fart in his hand and sell it to all you PS3 assholes.
TwilightPrince - The PSP Lite (CLASSIC) Laughs. Daymaker material right there.
Jake @ Feb 28th 2007 2:30PM
Well, with the way it is hyped, it better be some kind of new exclusive game. GoW in HD or PS1 downloads would be a severe disappointment. Showing some FFXIII or MGS4 footage would also be disappointing, imo. Killzone2, lol. They need to show something that we didn't know about, otherwise this will add to the massive list of PS3 hype disappointments.
In-game footage of the alleged Bioware project would probably be hype-worthy. Perhaps showing a game being played on PS3, not footage that we're supposed to believe is real, that can compete technically with or surpass Gears of War or Mass Effect would also be pretty exciting for PS3 owners.
I think believing the system you waited for would graphically blow away the one you could have had a year ago, only to have it looking worse graphically, has really eaten and the Sony fanboy psyche. It used to be "Gears shmears, wait until you see some 1080p PS3 action." Now it is like "yeah, but my PS3 has a better hard drive and HDMI, woot." There is a big difference, as if Sony fanboys have conceeded their system is inferior for games. Funny to watch happen.
Though I am not a PS3 owner, I still want to see it get some sweet software so there are used games to play when I eventually do get one.