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Wollan · Feb 28, 2008

It's hard to keep track of it all so I decided to pile it all up in this thread.

Phil Harrison resigns from SCEWWS, sources sais he’s going to Infogrames/Atari, sad times.
The man has a great legacy with the company and he doesn’t leave without a bang. Week of PS3 Surprise-a-TON is officially on:

• Home beta receives a large update. NDA’s are broken everywhere. There is light at the end of the tunnel and a spring release seems assured.

• Jonnyram has learned that Sony will start the open Home beta in Japan on March 24th. Rest of world holds breath.

• Metal Gear Solid 4 official release date is revealed. On JUNE 12th it will launch globally meaning North America, Japan, Europe & Australia will receive the game on the same day.

• SCEA announces a MGS4 bundle containing MGS4 the game, DualShock 3 and a PS3 80GB (BC compatible) for $499. The ultimate hardcore package.
Japan will also receive a MGS4 bundle (unknown console model).

• Ubisoft announces Haze for a May release & exclusively for PS3, a month that is otherwise barren.

• MGS4 will come in two different packages. The standard game and the Special Edition which includes a bonus Blu-ray disc with making of and extra material.
The boxart also happens to be perfect:

• Kotaku learns that a revised version of PS3 PS Store is destined to be released (likely via a PS3 firmware upgrade) on April 15th. It’s going to have a completely new look and similarities to Sony’s SingStore.

• Sega announces Valkyria Chronicles for EU & NA, fall release.

• Dual Shock 3 gets a official North American release date for April 15th, two days before Gran Turismo 5 Prologue releases.

• Disgaea 3 is coming to North America this summer.

• SCEA announces a pre-ordering deal for MGS4, everyone who pre-orders will be guaranteed a place in a MGO Beta event towards the end of April. In Japan, everyone who has a PSN account is invited. Europe holds breath.

• SCEA announces the God of War PSP Entertainment pack which includes God of War: Chains of Olympus, Superbad UMD movie, a voucher for free download of Syphon Filter: Combat Ops & a Red PSP with Kratos silk screened on the back. Release in June.

• EU: SingStar & SingStore has it's usual bi-weekly update but on March 7th a whopping 60 songs will be released all at once.

• Kotaku reveals Home spaces for Resistance, Uncharted & Warhawk. The benchmark is set sky high from day one with some incredible functionality.

If more happens or something is forgotten, the op will be updated.

chubigans · Feb 28, 2008

Dunno if I agree with the March 24th beta, due to the new date our betas were extended to (they were set to expire next week I believe).

But yeah, un-friggin-believable week. And there's still two more days left!

Tideas · Feb 28, 2008

you missed one important thing

Danne-Danger · Feb 28, 2008

Didn't see the MGS cover before, that looks great!

BlueSummers · Feb 28, 2008

Wow seeing this all at one place is crazy. What bombs can Sony drop at E3 is the next question.

Community Forum · Feb 28, 2008

This is a great thread idea. I am a little overwhelmed with all the new info, and it all came out of nowhere! Why no warning?

Kagari · Feb 28, 2008

I'll say it for the third time....

SONY IS SO HOT RIGHT NOW.

Wollan · Feb 28, 2008

Tideas said:
you missed one important thing

What did I miss?

jiggle · Feb 28, 2008

In-shirt XMB tomorrow, FFVII friday. end it with a bang sony.

LiquidMetal14 · Feb 28, 2008

IT BEGINS.

Aumann · Feb 28, 2008

Looks like the "year of the PS3" is about to begin.

distantmantra · Feb 28, 2008

Kagari said:
I'll say it for the third time....

SONY IS SO HOT RIGHT NOW.

When Sony announces some new, previously unknown titles from Japanese developers, I'll agree with you.

knicks · Feb 28, 2008

Sweet

kassatsu · Feb 28, 2008

distantmantra said:
When Sony announces some new, previously unknown titles from Japanese developers, I'll agree with you.

Trico megaton for friday!

I wish T_T

{Mike} · Feb 28, 2008

BlueSummers said:
Wow seeing this all at one place is crazy. What bombs can Sony drop at E3 is the next question.

More Killzone 2 footage
More Resistance 2 footage
New Crash Bandicoot that does not suck
Uncharted 2 footage
God of War 3 teaser
PSP2
etc.

Dante · Feb 28, 2008

The week is not over

Oh yeah and what about the Resistance artwork that was kinda cool also.

Zoe · Feb 28, 2008

How about the Q3 and Q4 releases that were announced? Or are those still too unofficial?

Crusade · Feb 28, 2008

Care to show what the Singstar Store looks like?

Mistouze · Feb 28, 2008

No words on a european MGS4 bundle yet?

distantmantra · Feb 28, 2008

kassatsu said:
Trico megaton for friday!

I wish T_T

Hell, while I'd prefer they come from Japanese developers, they can be from American and/or European developers, too. I want NEW GAME ANNOUCEMENTS, not new information on games we already know about and Home.

Ranger X · Feb 28, 2008

This owns. Let's hope there will be some other news for this thread now.

Dante · Feb 28, 2008

Aumann said:
Looks like the "year of the PS3" is about to begin.

AS long as it doesn't end up like the Summer of George :lol

dralla · Feb 28, 2008

BlueSummers · Feb 28, 2008

Dante said:
AS long as it doesn't end up like the Summer of George :lol

:lol :lol :lol

Wollan · Feb 28, 2008

Crusade said:
Care to show what the Singstar Store looks like?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5YScW9V460

B.K. · Feb 28, 2008

Is the special edition of Metal Gear Solid 4 going ot be released in America, or is it Japanese only?

Basch · Feb 28, 2008

Nice thread. I have never experienced so much news just in one day as I had yesterday. At least for non-E3/TGS days. Hope there's more this week. By the way, I apogize for being so harsh earlier today over in the Eight Days thread. Didn't really mean it. Just don't be so picky on its current status.

Plus I found an interesting tidbit earlier today that had stated the game had at least been In Development at the time of the article's release: January 22nd, 2007 or something like that.

kuYuri · Feb 28, 2008

That's the official boxart? Holy shit, awesome!

Elbrain · Feb 28, 2008

Kagari said:
I'll say it for the third time....

SONY IS SO HOT RIGHT NOW.

Some one bust out with the Mugato pic!

karasu · Feb 28, 2008

The only thing I find interesting is the release date for MGS4. :/

Wollan · Feb 28, 2008

B.K. said:
Is the special edition of Metal Gear Solid 4 going ot be released in America, or is it Japanese only?

Most likely worldwide. It means more cash for Konami and it 'only' contains a extra disc so there's no shortages on whatever.

GalacticAE · Feb 28, 2008

Oh, Disgaea 3 US release in August as well.

HomerSimpson-Man · Feb 28, 2008

F' ME!!

Is it wrong that I'm tempted to sell my 60GB PS3 just for this?

Pai Pai Master · Feb 28, 2008

GalacticAE said:
Oh, Disgaea 3 US release in August as well.

Add this to OP please. Personal megaton.

Firewire · Feb 28, 2008

Sony was smart, let GDC pass & let MS do its thing, then steal the spotlight. Smart move!

MrTroubleMaker · Feb 28, 2008

nice summary, thanks!

Blablurn · Feb 28, 2008

what a glorious week!

wonderful!

AgentOtaku · Feb 28, 2008

thread = cock-rockin' !!!

Community Forum · Feb 28, 2008

Firewire said:
Sony was smart, let GDC pass, let MS do its thing, then steal the spotlight. Smart move!

please let this be the last system wars bullshit in this thread thanks

Zoe · Feb 28, 2008

GalacticAE said:
Oh, Disgaea 3 US release in August as well.

And then Valkyria Chronicles following it.

Aladuf · Feb 28, 2008

Sony had a hell of a week.

Basch · Feb 28, 2008

jiggle said:
In-shirt XMB tomorrow, FFVII friday. end it with a bang sony.

A little late for 'ya? :lol It has been a while since we've received another firmware patch, though.

klee123 · Feb 28, 2008

Initial D announced too. Import only tho.

HamPster PamPster · Feb 28, 2008

I know very few of you share my enjoyment of IGN podcats but GameScoop this week should be quite the listen with Greg Miller :lol

Wollan · Feb 28, 2008

Added Disgaea 3 & Valkyria Chronicles announcements.

Basch · Feb 28, 2008

Zoe said:
And then Valkyria Chronicles following it.

What? When was this announced? For America? Details. Stat. Please. Thanks.

EDIT: Nevermind. Fast.

Pai Pai Master · Feb 28, 2008

Basch said:
What? When was this announced? For America? Details. Stat. Please. Thanks.

http://kotaku.com/360404/sega-marches-valkyria-chronicles-westward

SEGA's Valkyria ChroniclesTM Journeys To The West

Visually Stunning Role-Playing Game Heads to the PLAYSTATION® 3

LONDON AND SAN FRANCISCO (February 25, 2007) - SEGA® of America, Inc. and SEGA® Europe Ltd. today announced that Valkyria Chronicles a fresh new take on the traditional role-playing genre, is coming exclusively to the PLAYSTATION® 3 computer entertainment system. Soon to be released as Valkyria of the Battlefield: Gallian Chronicles in Japan, where it has already gathered the interest of legions of gamers, Valkyria Chronicles combines strategy elements of tactical role-playing games with real-time action sequences. All of this is played out in an innovative and beautiful visual style.

Valkyria Chronicles is set in a fictitious continent reminiscent of 1930s Europe - divided in two and ruled by the Empire and the Federation. The Empire has set its sights on invading a small neutral country called Gallia, which is situated in the middle of the two great empires. The game follows a hero named Welkin and his fellow soldiers of the Federation's 7th Platoon as they engage in a series of epic battles.

Built upon the new "CANVAS" engine, developed internally by SEGA Game Studios Japan, Valkyria Chronicles' stunning 3D graphics resemble a watercolor painting in motion, taking full advantage of the processing capabilities of the PLAYSTATION® 3. The power of the PLAYSTATION® 3 also allows the development team to exploit the full potential of this new engine, giving players many different stunning environments to explore. A new type of tactical battle mechanic has been specifically designed for Valkyria Chronicles. Known as "BLiTZ," this gives players freedom to strategically move around the environment and attack enemies using real-time controls, something never before seen in the tactical role-playing game genre. The new "CANVAS" engine technology, the "BLiTZ" battle concept and an epic storyline offers players hours of exciting gameplay.

"Valkyria Chronicles has been enthusiastically requested by European fans" said Gary Knight, European Marketing Director SEGA Europe ltd. "The unique graphics and compelling gameplay are just two reasons why we're delighted to bring it to them."

Valkyria Chronicles will be available for the PLAYSTATION® 3 computer entertainment system in Autumn 2008.

Dot50Cal · Feb 28, 2008

Excellent thread, I was searching for the MGS4 boxart.

TTP · Feb 28, 2008

Maybe this deservea a mention. The DLC was "announced" last week IIRC but this APC pic was just leaked today

DevilWillcry · Feb 28, 2008

Was Motorstorm 2 this week?

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