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History

Prior to the inaugural PSX event in 2014, GAF was abuzz with rumors of potential The Last Guardian, Shenmue 3, and Final Fantasy 7 Remake announcements. The hype going into that conference was unbridled, and it all came crashing down during the show with arguably the biggest troll in gaming history (FF7 HD port). SquareEnix was the target of disappointment and hatred from many fans and press for months.

The thing is... they knew they had the Final Fantasy 7 Remake in the works. Come Sony's E3 2015, the vitriol evaporated as FF7R and the other two hyped games were announced/reintroduced. It was a conference of legend.

Another rumored announcement came in the form of a Crash Bandicoot revival. When Shawn Layden walked out on stage at the PSX 2015 conference wearing a Crash shirt, myself and others thought they finally worked out a deal with Activision. However, nothing was announced. It wasn't until Uncharted 4 released earlier this year that the Crash buzz received more weight, finally culminating in a remaster collection announcement at Sony's E3 2016 conference. Shawn even referenced his PSX Crash shirt during the announcement.

PSX 2016 Troll

Two years in a row there have been troll PSX teases with payoff announcements at the following E3. While this is by no means a pattern (nor something that was likely intentional... I think...), I would like to think Sony will make this a tradition going forward.

Assuming there is a PSX event this year, what game announcement do you think Sony could troll tease for a follow up reveal at E3 2017, and how do you think they would troll it?

Though I would love to see Bloodborne 2, considering the previous trolls were for third party announcements of recently rumored games, I could see them going for the Red Dead 3 tease. As for how they could troll it, perhaps a trailer for some Western-themed GTAV DLC, or maybe Shawn walks out in a cowboy hat?

I'm sure GAF can get more creative. We know Sony has read these kinds of threads in the past (Adam Boyes popped into the PSX 2014 hype thread), so give them some good ideas!

 

[GravityInsanity]

I notice this as well. I expect nothing big at PSX other than more footage of God of War and Horizon which I will be fine with.

 

[Corpsepyre]

I notice this as well. I expect nothing big at PSX other than more footage of God of War and Horizon which I will be fine with.

Cory Barlog said they're not sure the game would be at PSX. They're super busy with it.

 

[KZXcellent]

I loved those PSX teases/trolls from the previous two years but I'm confident they wouldn't do anything with Red Dead. It made sense with FFVII and Crash as they are games that are associated with Playstation and Red Dead isn't. Here's hoping they have some sort of fun tease this year.

 

[Fusilli Craig]

I think saying "they knew they had the FF7 remake in the works" Ia giving them the benefit of the doubt.

More importantly, I don't think trolling your customer base is an advisable business strategy.

 

[Undead Fantasy]

The Last of Us 2.

Spoiler

God I wish.

 

[Kyrios]

Get ready for Lair 2

 

[black070]

 

[GravityInsanity]

Cory Barlog said they're not sure the game would be at PSX. They're super busy with it.

You might be right. I just imagine God of War getting the same treatment like Uncharted 4. Show up at E3 and PSX only.

 

[Gamesgbkiller]

Wasn't hyped for E3. So, Will do that for this PSX,too.

 

[DMONKUMA]

Maybe tease something on what naughty dog is working on?

I figured Sony has a pattern of what to do for some of the events.

PSX=troll/tease
E3=reveal

I also think that they have a idea what to do for e3 now since for the past two they've had 3 core games from the conferences that were anticipated or unexpected. They also are kind of fit into an archetype

PlayStation first party exclusive:Last Guardian, God of War
Multiplatform title with some type of exclusivity: FFVII Remake(Timed), RE7(PSVR)
Console exclusive with PC port that has director on stage:Shenmue 3, Death Stranding

They know what they are doing.

 

[Creaking]

All Stars 2 has so much potential now, what with Sony's reaffirmed relationships with a lot of publishers and their status as top dog. They'd never get it right, but it's so nice to dream.

 

[VertPin]

What is the source of this shirt? I never saw this at PSX or E3?

 

[Blackleg-sanji1]

They'll get on stage and say..
"Now we are about to show you one of PlayStations most iconic mascots"

Gaf will sing praises and Jump the gun thinking first crash remake gameplay, but in reality they'll announce Ape escape 4 2017
Afterwards"plz look forward to more crash news next e3" Xp

 

[Tregard]

They'll get on stage and say..
"Now we are about to show you one of PlayStations most iconic mascots"

Gaf will sing praises and Jump the gun thinking first crash remake gameplay, but in reality they'll announce Ape escape 4 2017
Afterwards"plz look forward to more crash news next e3" Xp

Ape Escape 4 would be way more exciting IMO

 

[Blackleg-sanji1]

Ape Escape 4 would be way more exciting IMO

Of course it will ape escape was loads better..*runs off

 

[FelipeMGM]

I still dont get why PaRappa 3 still isnt a thing. That cant be an expensive project righ?

Just make as a $20 or $30 digital game

 

[Blackleg-sanji1]

I still dont get why PaRappa 3 still isnt a thing. That cant be a expensive project righ?

Just make as a $20 or $30 digital game

Didn't something happen with the voice actor or something

 

[MoonsaultSlayer]

Well since their "plan" is revealed and posted on arguably the biggest gaming forum out there, they probably won't do anything since "we're on to them".

Good going, OP!

Spoiler

Stage will have a beach theme similar to Ellie's shirt in TLoU

 

[FelipeMGM]

Didn't something happen with the voice actor or something

This did, but I have no idea what happened after

Anyway, dont think its an issue for them to make another one tbh

 

[El-Suave]

I still dont get why PaRappa 3 still isnt a thing. That cant be an expensive project righ?

Just make as a $20 or $30 digital game

Indeed, the same goes for Loco Roco or Patapon. Sometimes I really don't get the decisions they make.

 

[N.Domixis]

I loved those PSX teases/trolls from the previous two years but I'm confident they wouldn't do anything with Red Dead. It made sense with FFVII and Crash as they are games that are associated with Playstation and Red Dead isn't. Here's hoping they have some sort of fun tease this year.

Its time to fix that with this gen. I always saw Rockstar Games as being associated with ps since GTA became popular.

 

[Obliterator]

Is there even going to be a 2016 PSX? I'm not sure if there is going to be. We are already over a month past when they made the announcement for it in 2015

 

[FelipeMGM]

Indeed, the same goes for Loco Roco or Patapon. Sometimes I really don't get the decisions they make.

Yeap, the best Sony IP's that were born on the PSP, a real shame they have vanished

 

[funkystudent]

Kind of tired of it. Especially after E3 and the PS Pro reveal where kind of wet farts for Sony.


I hope for their next event they dont fuck around with trolls and teases. Have a event that leaves you feeling good about PlayStation afterwards for a change and not end with you asking "what that it?"

 

[IgotElbows]

PSASBR2 tease when?

 

[Team Filler]

I loved that troll, gave us this excellent gif:

If Sony really wanted to troll, they'd have Shawn Layden arrive during his next appearance wearing a shirt with the silhouette of a stylized secret agent.

EDIT: like a shirt with this on it

 

[jaypah]

Its time to fix that with this gen. I always saw Rockstar Games as being associated with ps since GTA became popular.

How would we go about fixing that?

 

[BHK3]

Yes, I want Sony to fuck with me in 3 months just for it to become real in 6 months after...

 

[Jawbreaker]

Kind of tired of it. Especially after E3 and the PS Pro reveal where kind of wet farts for Sony.


I hope for their next event they dont fuck around with trolls and teases. Have a event that leaves you feeling good about PlayStation afterwards for a change.

You're in the minority there, friendo.

 

[LordRaptor]

 

[I-hate-u]

If there was going to be a PSX this year, they would have announced it by now. No Euro show either GG.

As for the troll, I guess Layden can come out with a Dante wig.

 

[Alo0oy]

Dark Cloud 3?

 

[KiraXD]

lol! this legit made me laugh XD

 

[Business]

The Last of Us 2.

Spoiler

God I wish.

While I would gladly take it I think they will want to keep the focus on U4 and keep the new game announcement for the next E3. I expect U4 co-op and single player DLC stuff.

 

[labaronx]

Cory Barlog said they're not sure the game would be at PSX. They're super busy with it.

Id replace god of war with spiderman

 

[GravityInsanity]

Kind of tired of it. Especially after E3 and the PS Pro reveal where kind of wet farts for Sony.


I hope for their next event they dont fuck around with trolls and teases. Have a event that leaves you feeling good about PlayStation afterwards for a change and not end with you asking "what that it?"

 

[Creaking]

Kind of tired of it. Especially after E3 and the PS Pro reveal where kind of wet farts for Sony.


I hope for their next event they dont fuck around with trolls and teases. Have a event that leaves you feeling good about PlayStation afterwards for a change and not end with you asking "what that it?"

TGS... surely you mean TGS.

 

[WordAssassin]

Didn't something happen with the voice actor or something

This did, but I have no idea what happened after

Anyway, dont think its an issue for them to make another one tbh

Who knows if Sony even cares about that (IMO they should... guy's a fucking psycho) but they could easily just recast him. Either get a soundalike or just a new voice or even go Um Jammer Lammy style and make a sequel without having Parappa actually in it.

Make it Parappa's Rap Academy and you make your own rapper and Parappa's not actually in the game but there's a giant statue of him in front of the building because he died or something.

 

[Concept17]

PSX gonna be about the little guys, as it has been the last 2 years.

 

[DrD]

I'd prefer it if they didn't troll to be honest. Would be cool if they made PSX into their European show this year by combining the two.

Show off more of Horizon, Spider-Man, Detroit, WiLD, Matterfall, Final Fantasy VII Remake, and the Crash Bandicoot remake. Announce some more mid tier/indie games, more Japanese games like Ace Combat 7, and the Uncharted 4 single player DLC. Keep it well presented with little talking similar to E3.

 

[Sesha]

Crash was really weak compared to FF7.

As for what the next PSX-to-E3 troll will be, I will say DMC5.

 

[eFKac]

Kind of tired of it. Especially after E3 and the PS Pro reveal where kind of wet farts for Sony.


I hope for their next event they dont fuck around with trolls and teases. Have a event that leaves you feeling good about PlayStation afterwards for a change and not end with you asking "what that it?"

Buahahaha

 

[ZarKryn7]

I don't know about a teaser but but I've been seeing rumors here and Twitter and Reddit (which I can't find unfortunately) about a PlayStation all stars 2 reveal.

 

[delSai]

I don't know about a teaser but but I've been seeing rumors here and Twitter and Reddit (which I can't find unfortunately) about a PlayStation all stars 2 reveal.

Wait what
dont do this to me
what rumors D:

 

[Creaking]

Wait what
dont do this to me
what rumors D:

Spoiler:

Spoiler

It's nothing. Don't do this to yourself.

 

[Blackleg-sanji1]

PSX gonna be about the little guys, as it has been the last 2 years.

Or showing more gameplay of the big guys with some mid guy games announcements I'll settle for those

 

[RoryDropkick]

I want to see a Yakuza 6 announcement dammit

 

[Outrun]

I am sort of jaded with E3, the payoff is when the game is in my hand, and it is excellent.

Sony are masters of presentation and the mic drop, that's for sure

 

[RedHill]

Are people still in denial that Crash is popular?