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[lazybones18]

12 pm Eastern Standard Time

Good thing I'll already be awake by then.

 

[salromano]

If I remember last year accurately, there were no leaks either, but we got both Ratchet and Clank All 4 One and Resistance 3 announcements. I'm holding out for Quantic Dream's and Dontnod's games to be announced.

Dontnod is definitely going to reveal their game. Quantic I'm expecting, but I'm not too sure. It's about damn time, though.

 

[pharmboy044]

So does anyone know if we can catch this conference on a mobile device even if you don't have the Playstation app?

 

[Callibretto]

do we know what genre or setting Dontnod's game is? I hope it's not shooter, but if it is, at least have some interesting setting.

 

[Kagari]

I really hope Quantic Dream's next title is there.

 

[Kuroudu]

do we know what genre or setting Dontnod's game is? I hope it's not shooter, but if it is, at least have some interesting setting.

Rumors point towards it being sci-fi action RPG.

Thanks! Sounds interesting!

 

[Rikyfree]

I'm excited to see anything. I have ZERO expectations for this.

 

[KongRudi]

I want to see their GamesCom conference so bad.

From where it going to be possible to see this? Besides Home.

I love conferences so much.

Four Ways To Watch Gamescom With PlayStation.Blog

English
Select a Language:

Countries: AE, AU, GB, IE, NZ

After extremely high demand I’m pleased to confirm that we will be providing a live video stream of the SCEE press conference at gamescom. I invite you to join us at the Gurzenich Köln on:

Tuesday 16 August 2011 at 19:00 CET / 18:00 BST / 03:00 Sydney (Wed)

What’s more, we’re giving you four ways to watch the event:

• PlayStation.Blog Watch it here on the web and dissect the announcements in the comments.
  
• PlayStation App. The video feed is mobile compatible so you can watch it on your IOS or Android phone via the official PlayStation App.
  
• PlayStation Home Dress smart and watch the conference on the big screens in the PlayStation Home gamescom Space.
  
• Facebook Watch it live with a bunch of people you used to go to school with on facebook.

The video stream will be available on demand for 24 hours after it ends and I’ll be there to write the whole thing up, take pictures and crawl the show floor in search of news and interviews..

Found the above on EU-blog.

 

[Boombloxer]

I really hope Quantic Dream's next title is there.

Fiv5?

 

[Auto_aim1]

Fiv5?

Yeah, there was also something called 'Infraworld'. I Believe it was shown in Heavy Rain too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kO1UUctLU6Q

 

[Callibretto]

yes! I love rpg, now I hope it's more story heavy cinematic rpg than loot collecting rpg with minimal story.

 

[Acrylic7]

Did they conform that Vita wont launch this year in NA?

 

[Gravijah]

Did they conform that Vita wont launch this year in NA?

Pretty sure it is confirmed, yes.

 

[Father_Brain]

12 pm Eastern Standard Time

It's 1PM EST.

 

[Acrylic7]

Pretty sure it is confirmed, yes.

that sucks, was hoping that was speculation.

 

[Infinite Justice]

that sucks, was hoping that was speculation.

http://money.msn.com/business-news/article.aspx?feed=AP&date=20110804&id=14046022

came from Kaz himself so its as real as it can get (unless they somehow changed their minds).

 

[mclaren777]

Any chance someone can make something like this for the show?

Original credit to AceBandage...I think

 

[Kagari]

that sucks, was hoping that was speculation.

They want to be able to launch in the west with a large amount of games. Sony definitely doesn't need a 3DS situation on their hands.

 

[Jomjom]

Not really familiar with Gamescom. Are there likely to be big reveals and announcements?

 

[Kagari]

Not really familiar with Gamescom. Are there likely to be big reveals and announcements?

Last year we had Resistance 3, Ratchet All 4 One, and Mass Effect 2 PS3.

 

[Jomjom]

Last year we had Resistance 3, Ratchet All 4 One, and Mass Effect 2 PS3.

Ah that's not bad. Looking forward to the livestream.

 

[phosphor112]

It's 1PM EST.

Meh, 12pm EST + 1hour Daylight Savings = 1pm EDT... I wasn't wrong >_>

 

[KAL2006]

So this is going to be on in less than 24 hours, I can't wait but I shouldn't put my hopes up to much as it is only Gamescom.

 

[Father_Brain]

Meh, 12pm EST + 1hour Daylight Savings = 1pm EDT... I wasn't wrong >_>

I keep saying EST when I mean EDT. :/

 

[French]

Edit : There are xbox controllers in DONTNOD Facebook's photos. Looks like their game isn't exclusive to PS3.

 

[jeff_rigby]

Several blogs are claiming the new lighter and more efficient PS3 is the hack proof chassis rumored coming since Feb of this year. If that were the case shouldn't there be two versions of PS3 Firmware 3.70 as keys in the new chassis would not work with firmware designed for the hacked PS3.

If the above is true then the PS3 chassis to be discussed at Gamescom (from the Sony India blog) is probably not related to the two versions seen and reported on in Japan.

Sony Developing Hack-Proof PS3? Price reduction on older models may also be incoming.

UK, February 22, 2011

Sony is currently working on a 'hack-proof' PlayStation 3 as a counter-measure against recent piracy concerns, according to EverythingHQ.

An anonymous 'insider' source says, "Sony are already deep into plans of developing a hack-proof PS3 system. This is mainly due to the recent leaks of Killzone 3 which has worried Sony of their console becoming a mainstream threat to piracy."

The new model PS3 will reportedly have the current slim design, a 300GB hard drive, an undisclosed anti-hacking system, and a mooted price point of £186.99/$300.

Current models of the PS3 could also see a price cut as Sony hopes to clear out the old hackable models from retailers to make way for the new console.

NEW (Hackproof) PS3 SLIM Model (CECH-3001A) Ships:

Published on 08-07-2011 07:38 PM

News from TheBanditKing, tells us that the "hack proof" PS3 Slim model revision is now shipping. Sony is attempting to prevent jailbreaking with this new hardware revision, and have fixed a major security flaw found in older PS3 consoles. Also, from TheBanditKing, are several photos, and some confirmations of the changes previously mentioned for the CECH-3001A model.

Finally, Calimba has revealed that the new PS3 CHECH-3001A models come with OFW 3.65 and shared a picture of the Macronix MX29GL IC (below) confirming that this model utilizes the same pinout as previous revisions.

So there should have been two 3.70 firmware versions right?

http://www.indianvideogamer.com/features/round-6-interview-with-atindriya-bose-playstation-india/

Any chance of a price drop on the PS3 soon?
As of now, no.

Gamescom, then?
(laughs) Well, if there was a price drop coming at Gamescom, I’d know. There is, however, a new PS3 chassis being discussed. A slightly different design, but from what I can tell, not much difference in functionality.

So this new chassis must be the hack proof chassis and it should, according to rumors, have features that would want to make us buy it as our primary game console over the one we currently have. That might be interesting!

 

[Phoenician_Viking]

Several blogs are claiming the new lighter and more efficient PS3 is the hack proof chassis rumored coming since Feb of this year. If that were the case shouldn't there be two versions of PS3 Firmware 3.70 as keys in the new chassis would not work with firmware designed for the hacked PS3.

If the above is true then the PS3 chassis to be discussed at Gamescom (from the Sony India blog) is probably not related to the two versions seen and reported on in Japan.

So do you know how much the BOM for the new PS3? I am just wondering if Sony will cut the price to 200$ or not. I am pretty sure that Sony does not want to cut the price and lose more money if manufacturing the PS3 is more than 200$

 

[jeff_rigby]

So do you know how much the BOM for the new PS3? I am just wondering if Sony will cut the price to 200$ or not. I am pretty sure that Sony does not want to cut the price and lose more money if manufacturing the PS3 is more than 200$

I was editing as you posted. Reread the above. I suspect there might not be a price reduction but many more features. This is rumor on rumor so tomorrow I'm paying attention.

 

[Benjamin1981]

So do you know how much the BOM for the new PS3? I am just wondering if Sony will cut the price to 200$ or not. I am pretty sure that Sony does not want to cut the price and lose more money if manufacturing the PS3 is more than 200$

Several german shops already cut the price of the 320GB PS3 down to 229 Euro. So there is your new european price.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

So just to be 100% clear, this is definitely at 1pm eastern? When does DST kick in?

 

[jeff_rigby]

Several german shops already cut the price of the 320GB PS3 down to 229 Euro. So there is your new european price.

Moving old equipment preparing for the release of the new chassis????

 

[V_Ben]

Edit : There are xbox controllers in DONTNOD Facebook's photos. Looks like their game isn't exclusive to PS3.

I remember reading that Adrift wasn't the PS3 exclusive title from those guys, but they do have a PS3 exclusive in development.

 

[Wario64]

 

[Benjamin1981]

Moving old equipment preparing for the release of the new chassis????

A new chassis doesn't make sense. They just introduced the 3001. I'm calling bullshit on this rumor. But maybe this new chassis PS3 will come with the webkit browser too

 

[Rapstah]

Those stairs look badly photoshopped. It's frightening if they actually look like that!

 

[V_Ben]

A new chassis doesn't make sense. They just introduced the 3001. I'm calling bullshit on this rumor. But maybe this new chassis PS3 will come with the webkit browser too

Oh don't start that. Please don't start that.

 

[Benjamin1981]

Oh don't start that. Please don't start that.

Let me have some fun

 

[V_Ben]

Let me have some fun

I don't wanna go crazy.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

ahh there it is, thanks.

 

[pharmboy044]

Announcement for a redesign of the PSN Store?

 

[V_Ben]

Announcement for a redesign of the PSN Store?

I hope that rumour turns out to be true. We saw firmware 3.0 debut at gamescom, so a firmware 4.0 announcement seems logical.

 

[BlazingDarkness]

I hope Uncharted 3 doesn't hog all of the spotlight, I can see there they're giving it a big presence, hopefully that's just a show floor thing and not a reflection of the conference itself. I really don't care to see a 15 minute gameplay presentation or whatever, a short trailer would be enough

 

[TTP]

Do you guys think I should live blogging this? I'm not even sure if I'll have access to the WiFi connection there, but I was wondering if I should even give it a try considering video will be streamed anyway.

 

[-Pyromaniac-]

Do you guys think I should live blogging this? I'm not even sure if I'll have access to the WiFi connection there, but I was wondering if I should even give it a try considering video will be streamed anyway.

meh, just summarize the key points as it goes on. Would be nice to have a summed up list when it's over.

 

[StalkerUKCG]

Im out the loop, who's livestreaming and where can i find the streams?

 

[C_H_T]

I hope that rumour turns out to be true. We saw firmware 3.0 debut at gamescom, so a firmware 4.0 announcement seems logical.

Maybe a firmware that will make PS Vita to be compatible with PS3, like transfarring etc.

 

[Dr. Malik]

oh shit this is tomorrow, I havent followed gaming news in a while

 

[BlazingDarkness]

Hopefully the whole transfarring/cross platform play stuff is clarified and expanded upon a bit, I get the impression Sony hasn't fully committed to it because they've not really touched on it outside of a few titles, and for it to really take off they're going to have to push it hard and be fully selling it. Though as with a lot of Sony's ventures, I can see it generally floundering because they fail to push it enough

 

[Salih]

C'mon price cut - Now or Never!

 

[daffy]

Im out the loop, who's livestreaming and where can i find the streams?

http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2011/08/12/four-ways-to-watch-gamescom-with-playstation-blog/

Non EU countries are just facebook I believe.