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[Krakn3Dfx]

Damn this would be too good if true. In time for BF4 and more. Still not getting my hopes up, I see December more likely.

What console would ever release after Black Friday?

 

[badcrumble]

To win a launch is really quite simple:

1. Be the first out within competing systems.
2. Cost the least within competing systems.
3. Have blockbuster launch titles.

The PS4 is lining up to nail all three.

I dunno, I'd say the Wii U is a "competing system" and is still doing extremely poorly so far despite nailing #1 and #2 out from under the PS4.

 

[Chamber]

12gb PS3 to be launching on October 21st confirmed? You did say unnamed =p.

Hype crusher.

 

[Krusenstern]

I'm sure Ubisoft would be thrilled knowing there game won't be available on the day people go buy the console.
It's not happening.

Battlefield 4 and AC4 are too big.

Ubi will be mad, so what?

 

[AniHawk]

makes a good deal of sense. sony's no stranger to october launches, and the system will actually be out for the majority of the big holiday titles.

 

[mrjohill]

Where is this from?

 

[storybook77]

Didn't even know those were coming out at launch. UFC was coming next year so I figured everything was coming next year. More possible then.

The only fall-ish sports games we have to wait for on next gen are NCAA College Football and NHL.

 

[maquiladora]

I was worried this might be just a Vita revision, but after re-reading the OP again I feel more assured it's the PS4.

 

[teiresias]

I think this should be added to the OP.

The thread title says RUMOR in all caps. What more do you need?

 

[Robot Pants]

DON'T BUY

 

[Toki767]

If it did launch on the 21st, it's possible Sony could pull some 7 day exclusivity window deal for AC4 and BF4. It's not as though stores won't have them in stock a week early. They just can't sell them.

 

[useyourfist]

gives me 10 days to complete beyond so im good with that date!

 

[GraveRobberX]

PS3/X360 games even released 2 weeks before Black Friday have had price cuts

Last BF:

Ass Creed III $60, 2 weeks later $35
Borderlands 2 (September release), $25-30
etc.

Don't expect the same for PS4/X1, maybe a title or two will get the discounted 25% that aren't selling well

Only Toys R' Us had deal for BF for a new console game bonanza last year with the WiiU
Something like 2 games for $70, so each new WiiU title cost you $35, rather than the $50 asking price

 

[Black Republican]

How about end of September?

 

[Vire]

If you going to pick a fake date at least have it launch on ANYTHING but a Monday.

Nothing is ever released on Mondays.

Not games, not movies or any electronics.

 

[Kyoufu]

What would they launch with? 3rd party titles aren't ready by then, I thought? Unless they launch with digital versions first...

 

[Binabik15]

One week into the most study intensive semester of this part of med school. FML.

 

[strafer]

My wallet isn't ready.

 

[kevcampbell]

About a week before my birthday, I am happy with that date

 

[sono]

This is exciting!

I would suck a thousand Move controllers if it was true.

Saved post.

 

[B.O.O.M]

Where is this from?

Plastic nee-san

 

[paparazzo]

He also said:

Sorry for the late reply I got caught up in an epic lego session with my five year old.

The release dates are usually accurate within a couple days barring any unforeseen delays. For example we had GTA 5 listed as spring 2013 and had also received presale cards from R* with that date on them only to have the launch date bumped to fall. November nothing is ever 100%, but things usually come out when they are listed.

My money's on Friday, Oct. 25.

 

[Deadstar]

Imagine how exciting it's going to be open that new PS4 in all it's glory. I'm not sure I can contain myself!

 

[~~Hasan~~]

Right after my birthday, if true. Will take that week off, if true.

A couple of days after my bday

Do it, Sony....

Lol same here. Mine is oct 18

 

[fluffydelusions]

inb4 kotaku'd

 

[Hoo-doo]

Suprising amount of Gaffers having their birthday in October, it seems.

Sony knows.

 

[RedNumberFive]

Ugh... I'll be heading out of town for a week two days after launch if this is true. I may have to bring it with me.

 

[The Elite]

Won't be much content for it day and date.

EA/2k sports titles and their two big exclusives (Knack/Killzone).

Though, getting the system out before MS has a value of its own.

I could see this being true.

Maybe it's more like "The week of" the 21st.

 

[Steve McQueen]

Suprising amount of Gaffers having their birthday in October, it seems.

Sony knows.

yup, oct. 3 is the day. But then again...I'm on holiday on oct. 21 which kinda sucks if this is true :/

 

[Neuromancer]

This isn't a mod approved rumor just mod confirmed that the guy is in a position to maybe know some info

Same thing as far as I'm concerned.

I'm scheduling my leave for that whole week. Woohoo!

 

[DragonSworne]

I know when to request time off now.

 

[Fushichou187]

Now this is a tale from someone's ass that I can get behind.

Spoiler

.. wait D:

 

[vega435]

I always had a feeling that it would have to come sometime around the time some of the first next gen titles are released. I know BF4 is slated to come out either that week or the following, but i'm not too sure about AC4

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

Ass to ass!!

 

[WrenchNinja]

He has returned

 

[WooHooAlex]

Additional thoughts:

1. You get it out into the initial hands of preorders/early adopters months ahead of the holidays.

2. Kiosks/demos go out.

3. Market the shit out of it.

4. Black Friday approaches, holidays approach.

5. Enough time to churn out stock for the holiday rush and marketing.

If they can make this happen, they will have nailed it.

Exactly. Get the hardcore fans out of the way in October, then in November, the word of mouth and advertising gets kicked into overdrive, ship everything they got for the holidays... my god it would be perfect.

 

[benny_a]

The thread title says RUMOR in all caps. What more do you need?

The desire of members for more transparency in every thread across all of GAF.

That is what I need!

 

[LtOrange]

This would explain why Gamestop is doing that upgrade deal for XB1 games and not PS4 versions. The PS4 will be on the shelves when most of the games in the promotion launch.

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

The only fall-ish sports games we have to wait for on next gen are NCAA College Football and NHL.

I also forgot this is EA we're talking about so the sports games will make launch matter what.

 

[Killah]

October 21

2 + 1 = 3

Half Life 3 will be announced too.

10/21

10/2+1

10/3 = 3.3333....

It all makes sense now!

 

[Colonel Nasty]

No way DriveClub is ready in like 6 weeks. Killzone Knack plus sports isn't that great. The 29th makes more sense. Out before X1 and a better launch lineup with two more AAA titles.

 

[Matt]

I would say not even Sony knows for sure yet.

 

[LAA]

Earlier the better to me, so this is good news if true!

 

[TimeEffect]

If it's true and if PS4 sells a lot, Killzone will have all this amazing time to get recognition and grow a bigger fanbase, without worrying about any competition, until Battlefield and COD get released.

Don't fuck up the MP GG! Goddammit, don't fuck this up!

 

[awesomebro]

To people assuming this is the 12gb ps3. That goes on sale in next week 8/18
http://www.engadget.com/2013/08/13/12gb-flash-playstation-3-on-sale-north-america/

 

[VanWinkle]

Would be great.

 

[uncharted86]

21st October? Hell Yeah!!

 

[Nags]

Not even Sony knows yet.

Uh oh.

 

[Syphon Filter]

Not even Sony knows yet.

U.O.E.N.O ; )

 

[benny_a]

Not even Sony knows yet.