A triumphant Sony press release which heralded next week's arrival of Killzone 2 and, effectively, the kick-off for its 2009 line-up, contained a tentative list of the games that will likely cause PS3 owners to foam at the mouth with anticipation over the coming months. The list contained two mammoths in particular -- according to Sony, both God of War III and Zipper Interactive's MAG: Massive Action Game will be among the "blockbuster exclusives" which will land on the console "throughout the year."
The imminent launch window for the two titles (which were mentioned alongside inFamous, Heavy Rain, MLB 09: The Show and Uncharted 2: Among Thieves) is just a bit surprising -- though we suppose Sony's selective wording ("throughout the year") could mean that the listed titles will be dropping by this time in 2010. Still, barring any delays, 2009's shaping up to be a heck of a year for the enthusiastic supporters of Sony's monolithic home console.
Reader Comments (77)
Posted: Feb 20th 2009 7:52PM (Unverified) said
Yes, I sometimes wonder if R2 with 60 players really improves the multiplayer - if you are not good, it gets so chaotic that there is no room for a more tactical approach.
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 9:10PM (Unverified) said
256 is way to much
i dont think its going to be good.. but lets wait and see
if its crap then we'll always have killzone 2 right?
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i dont think its going to be good.. but lets wait and see
if its crap then we'll always have killzone 2 right?
Posted: Feb 20th 2009 8:11PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
If they are building it from the ground up to only be a 256 player game it has potential. I remember reading that it was going to tactical and squad based with each group having their own objectives. Could go either way.
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Posted: Feb 21st 2009 4:09AM (Unverified) said
"I remember reading that it was going to tactical and squad based with each group having their own objectives."
That makes sense. If you could combine all game modes into one gigantic game where each squad's success depends on another's, it could be pretty cool.
Imagine one squad trying to infiltrate while another defends, while another squad tries to plant a bomb that another squad prevents/disarms, while another squad protects hostages/tries to kill hostages, all at the same time in different parts of the same map. You could probably get away with throwing some capture-and-hold mechanics in there with it.
If all objectives are equally valuable to each team, you won't see much overlapping play from disparate squads.
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That makes sense. If you could combine all game modes into one gigantic game where each squad's success depends on another's, it could be pretty cool.
Imagine one squad trying to infiltrate while another defends, while another squad tries to plant a bomb that another squad prevents/disarms, while another squad protects hostages/tries to kill hostages, all at the same time in different parts of the same map. You could probably get away with throwing some capture-and-hold mechanics in there with it.
If all objectives are equally valuable to each team, you won't see much overlapping play from disparate squads.
Posted: Feb 20th 2009 7:50PM (Unverified) said
Basically, if they reduce the price to 299$ in say October, and release Uncharted 2, MAG and God of War 3 just afterwards, they will take this xmas. Dont think Heavy Rain will be out this year though.
But the best game this year for me is Uncharted 2 - Uncharted had better cover-based combat and graphics than Gears + superb platforming / puzzles and one of the most entertaining storylines in a video game.
But the best game this year for me is Uncharted 2 - Uncharted had better cover-based combat and graphics than Gears + superb platforming / puzzles and one of the most entertaining storylines in a video game.
Posted: Feb 20th 2009 7:55PM BIGGEN said
i am very glad to see this list. but i also know how delays have plagued just about every major release for this system. so, my hopes are not that high yet.
Posted: Feb 20th 2009 8:01PM (Unverified) said
The PS3 fan in me is very happy.
The PSP fan in me is feeling forgotten...very forgotten.
The PSP fan in me is feeling forgotten...very forgotten.
Posted: Feb 20th 2009 8:08PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
Fear not Mo. There are some big time PSP releases upon us in the next few months and later this year. DJ Max, & the two star ocean games came out not long ago.
loco roco 2 (just came out)
Prinny (just came out)
Hammerin Hero
30 second hero
resistance retribution
phantasy star portable
mana khameia
samurai showdown anthology
class of heroes
patapon 2
final fantasy dissidia
quality not quantity. I'm not saying it's perfect but there are some gems coming out for the psp.
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loco roco 2 (just came out)
Prinny (just came out)
Hammerin Hero
30 second hero
resistance retribution
phantasy star portable
mana khameia
samurai showdown anthology
class of heroes
patapon 2
final fantasy dissidia
quality not quantity. I'm not saying it's perfect but there are some gems coming out for the psp.
Posted: Feb 21st 2009 8:27AM (Unverified) said
wow sony do it big like 2008, now due a price drop like rumor $299, gurantee you sell more systems
Posted: Feb 20th 2009 8:12PM (Unverified) said
i dont really think its a good idea to release these games now we havent seen any real in game footage of gow 3 havent we? the spike vgas trailer was meh for most of the peopole and mag was just anounced last year
NOTE: im no 360 fanboy since i only have a ps3 , its just that i think these games
are going to be released to soon
NOTE: im no 360 fanboy since i only have a ps3 , its just that i think these games
are going to be released to soon
Posted: Feb 20th 2009 8:21PM Spunky Monkey 190906 said
What about the recent GOW trailer, have you seen that one, its done on nothing but the in gameplay engine, so watching it gives you a breif idea of what you will be playing. Have a look.
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 8:17PM Spunky Monkey 190906 said
See this smile on my face? It will remain there so long as the games promise deliver the expected, if so, my PS3 will get alotta kisses this year.
Isn't GT5 due to come out this year as well, or is it next year? If it is this year, one more reason to hit the roof ^^
Isn't GT5 due to come out this year as well, or is it next year? If it is this year, one more reason to hit the roof ^^
Posted: Feb 20th 2009 8:25PM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
yeah I was thinking the same thing. I guess that ones probably not coming until next year or it would have also been announced. I'm sure it's going to be amazing but if we go this long and the game releases without some sort of realistic damage mechanic it will be underwhelming. I have faith in polyphony.
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 8:27PM Spunky Monkey 190906 said
Spose, but wouldnt that be down to polyphony to announce?
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Posted: Feb 21st 2009 1:10AM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
I think that Sony would have touted it's release in this presser if it had any real shot of making a '09 release. Ya know?
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Posted: Feb 20th 2009 8:49PM spin cycle said
GoW3 this year would be a monumental unexpected treat.
Posted: Feb 20th 2009 9:35PM (Unverified) said
YAY! another great year for my big black behemoth!
i know it has been year of ps3 in the last 3 years because we had some great line up of great games!
it might not b for sales, but hey i at least i get 2 play killzone 2 !
*ps3 owners should also get MGS4 its a great game u wont regret it!
i know it has been year of ps3 in the last 3 years because we had some great line up of great games!
it might not b for sales, but hey i at least i get 2 play killzone 2 !
*ps3 owners should also get MGS4 its a great game u wont regret it!
Posted: Feb 20th 2009 10:03PM juggalotusmx said
2012 is around the corner so sony you better hurry up!!
Posted: Feb 20th 2009 11:48PM SoCoolCurt said
ugh. i really hope MAG is just a tentative title cause it really sucks otherwise. they have to be able to come up with something better than that.
Posted: Feb 21st 2009 1:13AM Johnnynumber5 is powered by cell said
who cares what the name is so long as it's good. They could call it polly prissy pants warfare shooter for all I care.
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Posted: Feb 21st 2009 12:17AM Twinturbo120 said
Wow this year is plain badass. GoW3 Killzone2 MAG Uncharted 2. Need I say more?
Posted: Feb 21st 2009 2:30AM Pure Black World Tendency said
Still no word from Team Ico?
Posted: Feb 21st 2009 11:03AM (Unverified) said
am i the only one who is excited about quantum theory that ment to come out this year hmm,
for those who dont understand why im excited is because quantum theory is ment to be thrid person shooter thats ment to be like gears, plus it made by a jap dev meaning the story is going to be long and strange
for those who dont understand why im excited is because quantum theory is ment to be thrid person shooter thats ment to be like gears, plus it made by a jap dev meaning the story is going to be long and strange
Posted: Feb 21st 2009 4:17PM (Unverified) said
If Sony can deliver these titles this year, especially God of War 3 and Uncharted 2 I will love them forever and never stray to those "other" systems no matter what they get. Sony has not let me down yet in their many years and I hope that they won't disappoint. Sony has made their first splashes for the year with Noby Noby Boy, Flower and Killzone 2. That still leaves Uncharted 2, MAG, Infamous, Heavy Rain,Fat Princess and God of War 3. And these games already look amazing and they haven't even come out as yet. GO Sony! GO Sony! GO Sony!
Posted: Feb 23rd 2009 1:09AM (Unverified) said
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
What did i tell you about yakuza and white knight? NEITHER RELEASED IN THE US, but you wanna keep running off in posts about how they'll be great ps3 releases. Donkey. I swear, i read baby j peens posts about ps3 and i think he sleeps with is controller. Get a life dude, your opinion is wack and nobody respects it on this board, yet you think you're Dan Hsu......you're a joke.
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
What did i tell you about yakuza and white knight? NEITHER RELEASED IN THE US, but you wanna keep running off in posts about how they'll be great ps3 releases. Donkey. I swear, i read baby j peens posts about ps3 and i think he sleeps with is controller. Get a life dude, your opinion is wack and nobody respects it on this board, yet you think you're Dan Hsu......you're a joke.
Posted: Feb 23rd 2009 9:55AM (Unverified) said
Expect for the release dates for God of War III & M.A.G. to be Q2 2010. We hope we see them launched in 2009, but that is not realistic.





