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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 6:42PM The Kong said

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Why do they make these announcements??? They should wait 6 months before the release of the game...it just seems smarter
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 6:51PM Solid Jackal said

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or maybe wait till the game is released and then announced that is eve smarter lol but ya i find it hard to believe that GOW3 will be out this yr and that MAG will be launched bug free (for the most part)
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Posted: Mar 10th 2009 2:34PM NathanDTS said

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I believe MAG will get cancelled. Current internet speeds can't handle 256 people.
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 8:25PM linkario said

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Don't worry about it guy, this is SONY we're talking about. When they said they were going to deliver home, they came through... wait.. nevermind. You have a point.

MS+SONY= D - U - M
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 8:50PM spin cycle said

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Why single out Sony for this? Alan Wake says hi.

When companies need a PR boost, they make announcements, even if the games are far away.
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 8:58PM The Kong said

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Weird, I'm not singling out sony i said that this goes for every game company, but it didn't show up.

Anyway, if they make the announcement they should be sure that the games will release when they say they will, now I don't know whether or not sony is certain, but they do have a track record when it comes to these kinds of things
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 6:50PM (Unverified) said

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Ice~, I agree, partially, They should wait a little bit longer to reveal these games, however, it is good to know that these games come out this year.
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 8:01PM The Kong said

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Well I mean unless they are extremely certain that the games will release this year, they are setting people up to be let down, and that goes for all companies. I think MS did well with their announcement for the NXE, that was a good time
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 8:13PM (Unverified) said

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Ice~, THAT I agree with. They need to be certain about release dates before ANY announcement. Now I understand one or two weeks delayed due to a shipping error. That like 1/20 games. But like DNF (Duke Nukem Forever, or Did Not Finish), when you get to that length, that's ridicules.
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 6:50PM (Unverified) said

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I call year of the mother lovin Playstation 3
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 7:13PM TheDarkWayne said

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that's what everyone PS3 fan has said about every year
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 7:29PM (Unverified) said

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Man, the PS3 has had like, what, 3 years in a row?
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 7:48PM DonaldMick said

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I thought that was 2015?

Source: http://www.yearoftheps3.info
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 7:57PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said

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Last year was a great year for the PS3.

I guess it just depends if year of the ps3 means games or sales.
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 8:59PM Levi said

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you know, this is the first time I've heard anyone actually say this in a serious manner... usually it's just the kids who want to fight that go "just like you all say every year is year of the PS3"For the record, though, I agree, and this will be the first time I'll ever say it: 2009 looks like it will be "The Year of the PS3."
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 9:01PM SoCoolCurt said

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depends on your console preferences of course. i had a flipping blast with my PS3 last year (not so much the year before) and this year is shaping up to be quite the same. i also had alot of fun with my 360 last year too so it was win-win for me. on the other hand though, i only bought one Wii game all of last year (Brawl).

so im sure this year will be great for PS3 and 360, it's just the Wii im worried about again.
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 7:03PM Araman said

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In before 360 fanboys. Please guys, let use PS3 owners have our hope, ok?
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 7:03PM Araman said

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us.
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 7:09PM Solid Jackal said

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don't worry if they start anything Kartos will go have a "talk" with MasterCheif
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 7:14PM TheDarkWayne said

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well that's okay I guess but who's going to stop Kratos and Master Chief from fighting?
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 7:26PM (Unverified) said

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Well obviously Mareo and Saunik will keep Kratos and Master Chief from going at it while Mario and Sonic head off their dopplegangers.
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 8:22PM Spunky Monkey 190906 said

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I personally think Kratos would make a kick ass master chief, I mean, they are both spartans and all :D
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 8:24PM Spunky Monkey 190906 said

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Can see it now, Kratos / Masterchief jumping onto the back of a hunter, strangling it with his assault rifle, bashing it till its spitting blood then spilling more blood on the battle field, plus getting jiggy with Cortana every now and again :)
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 7:07PM (Unverified) said

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WOO! Another great year of games for PS3!!!!
Year of the PS3 x2 in a row!!!!!!
My must buys are:
Uncharted 2
MAG (if out this year)
GoWIII (same as MAG)

I have to wait on Heavy Rain, read some reviews first... though it does look killer.
And I have never been much for sports games.
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 7:09PM (Unverified) said

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Also, the occasional awesome PSN game.. Including but not limited to: FAT PRINCESS, Savage Moon, Noby Noby Boy, Flower!! More to come...
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 9:22PM Haggard said

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How do you know MASSIVE ACTION GAME!!! is going to be any good? Just because it's an exclusive it doesn't imply quality (Haze, Too Human).

All we've seen from it so far is a pre-rendered movie and a few PR statistics.
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 9:55PM Birth Canal said

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@ The Baron:

People have high hopes for MAG because Zipper Interactive, the developers behind the Socom series, is behind it.
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Posted: Feb 21st 2009 9:34PM SaMav said

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How can you have MAG on your list but not Killzone 2?

I'm just saying. I am literally dying over here waiting for the 27th!
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Posted: Feb 22nd 2009 9:05PM (Unverified) said

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Sorry... Yes, I do add KZ2! I just forgot about it because it was coming out so soon. Lame excuse, but I forgot that it was ALREADY 2009.... lol
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 7:19PM Mr Khan said

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It's a powerful lineup, indeed, and could make for a spectacular year for the PS3

how that will translate into sales, we shall only see. Sony's pricing will have some say, and a holiday price drop would be ideal for them, to drop the best of these along with a price drop would allow them to bask in platform profitability, and then move onward
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 8:22PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said

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Remember thats just a smidgen of the total exclusive offerings on the PS3 in 2009 and totally puts the multiplatforms & psn games aside.

white knight chronicles
dc universe online
the agency
quantum theory
yakuza 3
demons souls

probably many others as well. just saying that the ps3 has a lot of fantastic exclusives *on paper*. how those come out in practice will remain to be seen. I would also be happy to see twisted metal and syphon filter in 2009 but won't hold my breath.
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 9:43PM (Unverified) said

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I wouldn't include DC online as an exclusive as it's on PC. But the rest, yup that's quite a bit of exclusives.
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 7:28PM (Unverified) said

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I'm skipping-work excited for Killzone 2, but the last beat 'em up I liked was Final Fight so God of War 3 fails to ring any "excitement" bells with me. Anybody know how I can get back into the genre?
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 7:33PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said

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Yakuza 2 for the PS2 should help you out with that.
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 7:33PM Kodros said

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Play God of War and God of War2? =)
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 9:09PM Levi said

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dude, I just might not feel very well that day. Or, if they don't do a midnight release (doubt it), I'll be sick on Monday to finish the game. Or to get into the multiplayer. Who knows... :P
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 7:32PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said

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I would like to see more from MAG before I go ahead and get the hype train started. It's a great concept and will probably be a great game but we don't know if it's going to include a monthly subscription fee or not.

Even if it is this time next year there are still plenty of big time PS3 games dropping this year. It's a great year to be a PS3 owner and it starts next week ... w00t w00t

After playing the demo for Yakuza 3 (on the JAP PSN store) I am left foaming at the mouth yet again. I've decided to hold off on importing it for now after seeing scope and scale of the demo. I could figure it out but there is just to much there for me to overcome in terms of the story and mini games. If it never gets localized I will just eventually import it. So, everyone tired of hearing me talk about this game can now have their wish.

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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 7:46PM Mr Khan said

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MAG might fare better, because it being a Massive game is the main concept (duh)

But the point is that while Massive online multiplayer battles have been done before (like in Resistance), the games themselves tended to become overly chaotic, to the point where it was just a big clusterfuck, and no longer felt like a game. If they tailor the action specifically to support huge numbers of players, it could turn out better than other such efforts
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 9:24PM Levi said

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I'm going to stay just curious about MAG right up until I play it. I always preferred Counter-Strike over Socom, and this looks like it might just be Socom on a much larger scale. Even if that's the case, it will still get some of my attention, but I doubt it will win my heart over if it takes the super realistic route.Typing this on the wireless keypad for PS3, for anyone who wants to know, it's really cool if you like thumb pads, but I would wait until they drop the price to $30-$35.
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 7:33PM Marius said

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OMG,OMG,OMG
THIS IS GREAT NEWS, this makes me not care of any other console im just glad im a gamer that choose the console that will bring me excitement and many many hours of gameplay :D
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 8:10PM Marius said

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and also because my roommate's 360 RROD :D
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 7:40PM Inspace2020 said

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I'm definitely siked about and will be buying KZ2, Uncharted 2, GoW3, Heavy Rain, and M.A.G. (256 players....one map!! WOW)...not to mention all the great PSN games that have been coming out....Can't wait for Fat Princess!! Good time to own a PS3 or to look into buying one....and if the 2.7 firmware rumor are only HALF true...the excuses NOT to own a PS3 if your a gamer will be few.
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 7:42PM Marius said

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what are these rumors you speak about
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 7:49PM Sly C said

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yeah i would like to know too.
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 7:57PM Inspace2020 said

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Lots of SWEET features PS3 owners have been asking for...honestly it does sounds a little too good to be for all of it to be in one update...but only time will tell...

http://ps3trophiesguides.wordpress.com/2009/02/18/rumor-firmware-27-details-leaked/
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 7:59PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said

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yeah what rumors
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 8:02PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said

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Wow that would be a nice update.
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 7:45PM blaznn said

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here's to the year of the ps3.
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 7:47PM JuanLovesHorror said

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I guess 09 will be the year where sony takes all of my money
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 7:47PM (Unverified) said

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Anyone else curious about how MAG is going to turn out? 256 is a brave concept but any non-mmo-based application doesn't look good.

I guess we'll see, if they're up to it.
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