Here are my Predictions for announcements at this years E3. Some of them are pretty out there, whilst others i personally feel should come or expect to be announced. feel free to discuss and comment on them in the comments. i do not have any insider information, this is all from me and just rumour for now.
PSP
PSP 4000 will be announced. PSPgo style but with UMD. Could be called PSP HDD.
PS1 Collections, Like Final Fantasy VII,VIII,IX, available on PSN for discount
New Firmware Update will remove location free
New Comic App update
Expanded PSN Features in games, like a friends list
PS3
PS2 games for sale via the PSN
More PSN collections, Like The ICO Collection, Grand Theft Auto Collection, Metal Gear Collection.
RSS Feeds added for Podcasts and Video Podcasts
The PlayStation Move is well recieved
Playstation Move will come out before Natal
A Slimmer PS3 Slim Model is introduced at a lower price, or current model gets price cut
PlayStation Move priced around £60/$60
More Steaming TV in Europe, like ITV and Demand 5 in UK.
A Surprise Game sequel Announcement
Greater Facebook integration, perhaps introduction of Twitter
PS3 trophy information API available for websites
Final Fantasy VS XIII Stays a PS3 Exclusive
PSN +
cross game voice chat free for all
New 3rd and 1st Party Game Franchises
New Firmware Update
PS2
Final Price drop
re-release of big sellers, perhaps in series bundles, God Of War I+II, Final Fantasy X+X2,
European EyeToy Bundle for current PS2 price
360
Project Fails To Impress
Natal comes out at retail after Move
Xbox 360 Slim revealed
Hulu added
Facebook App updated
youtube App, with video uploading, added
new NXE
2 new 1st party game franchises announced, both spanning this and next console
Natal priced at $110/£110
A Sports/TV re-run channel, like NASCAR that lets you subscribe to a season and watch it your way
Xbox Live Platinum membership
in-game last FM
price reduction on Xbox 360 peripherals, peripherals for Xbox 360 slim priced high
Major push of new games from 3rd party devs
major focus at the show on games and natal
360 Slim replaces arcade unit when its released, elite replaced by end of year
Wii
Youtube Channel
New Channels
Demos return and stay
return of Donkey Kong, Starfox, Pikmin, Zelda
New Game franchise announced
vitality sensor fails to impress
Vitality Sensor revealed as integral to well known franchise
new Pokèmon game announced
Firmware update
DS
big game push, many new titles announced
cheap “hits range promoted”
DS range scrapped, Dsi and Dsi LL price drops
Dsi firmware update
twitter added to Dsi and Dsi LL
3DS
some upcoming DS games will have 3DS features, Pokèmon Black And White battles will be 3d
large 3DS line-up, plenty of trailers shown, a few games announced for launch, they'll come out over a 3 month period
Nintendo Live/Network announced for 3DS, means current DsiWare games will be transferred to 3DS, and slowly expanded upon
D3 have released a new trailer, screenshots, Character Art. boxart, and a fact sheet for their upcoming Puzzle Quest II Game. all this is for the Xbox Live Arcade version of the game that currently does not have release date, but it will cost 1200 MS Points when its released.
Fact Sheet
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Puzzle Quest 2 is a brand new adventure from Infinite Interactive, the award winning developer of the supreme puzzle-rpg experience. Featuring a hallmark blend of match-3 gem matching and fantasy, Puzzle Quest 2 offers a captivating, rewarding, and accessible journey for players of all skill levels as they make their way to reclaim the once peaceful village of Verloren from the evil clutch of the demon Gorgon. Players will get closer to the Puzzle Quest action than ever before with a more intimate viewpoint of the world and choose from any of four character classes, Sorcerer, Templar, Barbarian, or Assassin, each providing interesting twists on class-specific mechanics for hours of replayability. Players will level up their character to progress through the adventure in Story Mode or dive into Instant Action, Tournament Mode, or Multiplayer Mode for a rich and diverse gameplay experience.
KEY FEATURES:
A Supreme Puzzle Adventure with a Purpose – Puzzle Quest 2 features more active elements allowing players to swing weapons for the first time with both hands, use sidekicks to access never before seen spells, and actively equip shields to wield in battle making every move meaningful and never passive.
Absorbing Gameplay – An immersive fantasy universe with vivid color, depth, and life provides a much bigger sense of exploration with a focus on battles that will drive the player forward, allowing them to seamlessly progress through the story for a much deeper adventure than ever before.
Designed For Ultimate Character Progression – Puzzle Quest 2 is designed to be easy to learn, but hard to master as players move through the game by leveling up their character. Four different character classes, Sorcerer, Templar, Barbarian and Assassin will constantly challenge players as they learn new skills and abilities.
Become a Part of The Puzzle Quest Action – Players can immerse themselves into the Puzzle Quest community with multiplayer and online leaderboards, allowing them to experience new levels of challenges with their customized character.
Constantly Rewarded For Your Efforts – Puzzle Quest 2 is packed with a ton of unique mini-games using a variety of puzzle activities that rewards gamers with constant treasure and experience, and introduces new challenges such as picking locks, bashing through doors, disarming traps, and much more.
Escape the Mundane – Original score from Puzzle Quest’s award winning composers, blended with hundreds of hand-painted pieces of art, and new gem colors deepen the player’s immersion into the dungeon world.
Publisher: D3Publisher
Developer: Infinite Interactive
Release Date: Nintendo DS™ handheld system – June 22, 2010
Xbox LIVE® Arcade - TBD
Platform: Nintendo DS™ handheld system
Xbox LIVE® Arcade
Suggested Retail Price: Nintendo DS™ handheld system - $29.95
Xbox LIVE® Arcade – 1200 Microsoft Points
ESRB Rating: Xbox LIVE® Arcade and Nintendo DS™ handheld system – E10+ with Mild Fantasy Violence, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes
D3 have released a new trailer, screenshots, boxart, and a fact sheet for their upcoming Puzzle Quest II Game. all this is for the Nintendo DS version of the game, which is currently set for a 22nd June release at a suggest retail price of $29.95.
Screenshots
Fact Sheet
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Puzzle Quest 2 is a brand new adventure from Infinite Interactive, the award winning developer of the supreme puzzle-rpg experience. Featuring a hallmark blend of match-3 gem matching and fantasy, Puzzle Quest 2 offers a captivating, rewarding, and accessible journey for players of all skill levels as they make their way to reclaim the once peaceful village of Verloren from the evil clutch of the demon Gorgon. Players will get closer to the Puzzle Quest action than ever before with a more intimate viewpoint of the world and choose from any of four character classes, Sorcerer, Templar, Barbarian, or Assassin, each providing interesting twists on class-specific mechanics for hours of replayability. Players will level up their character to progress through the adventure in Story Mode or dive into Instant Action, Tournament Mode, or Multiplayer Mode for a rich and diverse gameplay experience.
KEY FEATURES:
A Supreme Puzzle Adventure with a Purpose – Puzzle Quest 2 features more active elements allowing players to swing weapons for the first time with both hands, use sidekicks to access never before seen spells, and actively equip shields to wield in battle making every move meaningful and never passive.
Absorbing Gameplay – An immersive fantasy universe with vivid color, depth, and life provides a much bigger sense of exploration with a focus on battles that will drive the player forward, allowing them to seamlessly progress through the story for a much deeper adventure than ever before.
Designed For Ultimate Character Progression – Puzzle Quest 2 is designed to be easy to learn, but hard to master as players move through the game by leveling up their character. Four different character classes, Sorcerer, Templar, Barbarian and Assassin will constantly challenge players as they learn new skills and abilities.
Become a Part of The Puzzle Quest Action – Players can immerse themselves into the Puzzle Quest community with multiplayer and online leaderboards, allowing them to experience new levels of challenges with their customized character.
Constantly Rewarded For Your Efforts – Puzzle Quest 2 is packed with a ton of unique mini-games using a variety of puzzle activities that rewards gamers with constant treasure and experience, and introduces new challenges such as picking locks, bashing through doors, disarming traps, and much more.
Escape the Mundane – Original score from Puzzle Quest’s award winning composers, blended with hundreds of hand-painted pieces of art, and new gem colors deepen the player’s immersion into the dungeon world.
Publisher: D3Publisher
Developer: Infinite Interactive
Release Date: Nintendo DS™ handheld system – June 22, 2010
Xbox LIVE® Arcade - TBD
D3 have released a new trailer, screenshots, boxart, and a fact sheet for their upcoming Family Party: Fitness Fun. Family Party: Fitness Fun is currently set for a September release on Nintendo Wii and the game has a suggest retail price of $19.95
Fact Sheet
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Family Party: Fitness Fun™ is the fitness game specifically created with kids in mind exclusively for Wii™. Family Party: Fitness Fun features 4-player simultaneous multiplayer games including boxing, roller derby, dodge ball, and more. For the first time in the Family Party series, Fitness Fun includes the Wii Balance Board™ providing even more active challenges. Players can choose from over a dozen cute characters dressed head-to-toe in customizable workout outfits, break a sweat as they compete and unlock new games, and achieve high scores and win medals! Offering hours of convenient at-home entertainment, Fitness Fun is a great value at $19.95 for kids to share with their family and friends.
KEY FEATURES:
30 Fun, Addictive Games Optimized for Wii – 30 Games that hide fitness elements in fun kid-centric game concepts that players will return to for multiple playthrough sessions.
Cardio Training: get the heart rate going in roller derby, super squash, volleyball, basketball, and boxing!
Balance Training: strengthen the core in skydiving, hoverboard racing, giant ball rolling, and more!
Brain Fitness Training: build important hand-eye coordination with games that train a healthy brain in Counting Mania, Smart Dieting, and Steady Hand!
Play With Up to 4 Friends – Fitness Fun is entertaining for the whole family with support for up to 4 players in Party or Time Limit mode.
Workout the Entire Body – For the first time in the Family Party series, players will be able to use the Wii Balance Board in over 10 events to get the whole body moving for a workout geared toward making healthy and fit kids.
Choose Your Own Friendly Character to Play – Players can play as any family member or friend with over a dozen cute characters dressed from head-to-toe in customizable workout outfits.
Achieve the Highest Score and Win Medals – Players can mix and match games to create their own unique challenges against friends and family to be the best all-around or establish the highest scores on the leaderboards.
Publisher: D3Publisher
Developer: Tamsoft Corporation
Release Date: September 2010
Platform: Wii™
Suggested Retail Price: $19.95
ESRB Rating: E10+ with Comic Mischief, Mild Cartoon Violence
D3 have released a new trailer, screenshots, boxart, character art, and a fact sheet for their upcoming Ben 10 Ultimate Alien: Cosmic Destruction. Ben 10 Ultimate Alien: Cosmic Destruction is currently set for a October release on Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 2, Nintendo DS, and PSP.
Fact Sheet
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
In BEN 10 ULTIMATE ALIEN: COSMIC DESTRUCTION, the only video game based on the newest season of the immensely popular BEN 10 television series, players will take control of Ben Tennyson and up to 17 alien forms as they journey to iconic worldwide locales, including Paris, Tokyo, China, and Rome, in search of an ancient alien artifact that will help save humanity from a mysterious cosmic storm. Players will wield the power of the all-new Ultimatrix, an upgraded alien watch that transforms Ben into the most powerful, hyper-evolved alien forms ever available in the series. All-new ultimate events will empower players to defeat bosses through stylized cut-scenes and hard-hitting combat interactions, and the upgrade system will allow players to enhance their favorite alien character’s strength, speed, defense, and special attacks. Completely authentic to Cartoon Network’s original television series using voice actors, sounds, and an original storyline, BEN 10 ULTIMATE ALIEN: COSMIC DESTRUCTION offers fast-paced, action adventure gameplay packed with puzzles and challenges that will engage players for hours!
KEY FEATURES:
Go Ultimate With the All-New Ultimatrix! – The Ultimatrix makes its video game debut allowing Ben to unlock more powerful “ultimate” versions of the most popular alien heroes to annihilate enemies in battle.
Most Playable Characters Ever Available in a BEN 10 Video Game – Play as Ben and up to 17 of his alien forms including many new aliens from the BEN 10: ULTIMATE ALIEN television series such as Armodrillo, WaterHazard, AmpFibian, Terraspin, and NRG, allowing players to jackhammer through enemies, unleash devastating water blasts, emit explosive radiation beams, and more!
Switch Alien Forms on the Fly – All-new Quick Switch feature allows players to quickly transform from alien to alien, making it possible to create powerful custom alien combos.
All-new Upgrade System - Players can enhance their favorite alien character’s strength, speed, defense, and special attacks by gaining experience from defeating enemies, collecting rare sumo slammer cards, and crushing cars, forklifts, furniture, and various objects throughout each level.
Next-Gen Exclusives – In addition to BEN 10 making its first appearance on the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system, next-gen console owners will receive their own exclusive aliens, Rath for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and Four Arms for the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system.
Based On a Successful Television Franchise – Backed by The Cartoon Network, Inc., the game is based on BEN 10: ULTIMATE ALIEN, a continuation of the phenomenally successful and Emmy-winning BEN 10 original series, which has been among the Top 5 boys’ action brands for years.
Original Storyline with an Exceptional Level of Authenticity – The game’s art style, sound effects and music are 100% authentic, and also comes with a brand new story created by one of the BEN 10 show writers, Charlotte Fullerton.
Publisher: D3Publisher, Inc.
Platforms: Xbox 360, Wii™, PlayStation 3 system, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, Nintendo DS™, and the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system
Developers: ● Nintendo DS version created by Griptonite Games
● All other versions created by Papaya Studio Corporation
Sony, Paramount Digital Entertainment, and Piranha Games have announced that Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition coming exclusively to the Playstation 3 this summer. The game lets you drive as modern NASCAR drivers, like Jimmie Johnson, as well as some of the drivers from Days Of Thunder, in this Single player and multiplayer NASCAR racing game.
Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition puts you as a rookie driver in Rowdy Burns tean where you'll be coached by Rowdy Burns in things including upgrading your car, the pitlane, and more. Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition also comes with 12 NASCAR tracks, including Daytona and Talladega. The AI other the drivers in the game is designed to match the drivers from the Days Of Thunder movie and current NASCAR drivers.
The game has 12 player online races and 4 single player modes, Quick Race, Time Trial, Career, and Derby Mode.
Press Release
LOS ANGELES, June 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Digital Entertainment, NASCAR, Sony Computer Entertainment of America ("SCEA") and Piranha Gamestoday announced the upcoming launch of Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition, a stock car arcade racer that will be available exclusively on the PlayStation Network for the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system this summer. Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition gives players the opportunity to go head-to-head against select NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers, including champions such as Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, and Tony Stewart, and the drivers from the iconic "Days of Thunder" film from Paramount Pictures. Featuring multiple single-player and online multiplayer modes, gamers will take the wheel as one of the hottest drivers on the circuit to prove that "you can't stop the thunder!"
"Racing against NASCAR drivers such as Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin and 'Days of Thunder' characters Cole Trickle, Rowdy Burns, and Russ Wheelersimultaneously is something that could only happen in a video game, and a great way to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the film," said Tom Lesinski, president of Paramount Digital Entertainment. "We are pleased to team up with SCEA and NASCAR to bring fans an adrenaline packed, one-of-a-kind arcade racing experience."
In Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition, players will join Rowdy Burns' team as the latest rookie to tear up the NASCAR circuit. With Rowdy as their coach, players will learn to hit the pit, upgrade their ride and trade paint with other cars. They can even "drop the hammer" like Cole Trickle for a boost of extra speed. Rowdy Burns will be voiced by the actor from the film, Michael Rooker, also known for his roles in "Mallrats," "Eight Men Out" and "Cliffhanger." Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition comes equipped with twelve NASCAR-sanctioned tracks, including Daytona International Speedway® and Talladega Superspeedway®.
With artificial intelligence tailored to match each film character and NASCAR driver, players will experience each driver's personality, driving style and maneuvers. For example, players will need to watch out for Cole Trickle's reckless, aggressive driving, Rowdy Burns' ruthless, veteran skills and Russ Wheeler's hot head.Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition features many of the top NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers including Brian Vickers, Carl Edwards, Denny Hamlin, Greg Biffle, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Juan Pablo Montoya, Kasey Kahne, Kurt Busch, Mark Martin, Ryan Newman and Tony Stewart.
"After 20 years 'Days of Thunder' remains one of the NASCAR community's most celebrated films," said Brad Ball, Vice President of Entertainment and Marketing, at NASCAR and NASCAR Media Group. "NASCAR loyalists and 'Days of Thunder' fans of all ages should enjoy the opportunity to compete and trade paint with today's NASCAR drivers and 'Days of Thunder' characters – after all, rubbin' is racing."
"With more than 38 million users worldwide, PlayStation fans are turning to PlayStation Network more than ever for unique downloadable games," said Rob Dyer, senior vice president of publisher relations, Sony Computer Entertainment America. "Offering a robust multiplayer racing experience, Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition is a great example of exclusive content that can only be found on PlayStation Network."
As players race to the top of the scoreboard, they will unlock car customization options and bonus tracks. Depending on how players place in races, take the lead in laps, and pick up new sponsors, they will win in-game currency necessary to refuel, make pit stops, and upgrade their cars. Players' driving styles will be monitored by an in-game tracking system, allowing players to be approached by like-minded sponsors.
In Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition, up to 12 people can race to the finish online, log the fastest times on the leader boards, or push themselves to the limit in single-player. There are four different modes – Quick Race, Time Trial, Career, with circuits of varying difficulty, and Derby Mode, where players are encouraged to deal as much damage as they can.
Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition will be available on PlayStation Network this summer. The game is not yet rated by the ESRB.
About Paramount Digital Entertainment
Paramount Digital Entertainment (PDE) is a division of Paramount Pictures Corporation. PDE develops and distributes filmed entertainment across worldwide digital distribution platforms including online, mobile and portable devices, videogames, virtual worlds and emerging technologies.
Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. The company's labels include Paramount Pictures, Paramount Vantage, Paramount Classics, MTV Films and Nickelodeon Movies. PPC operations also include Paramount Digital Entertainment, Paramount Famous Productions, Paramount Home Entertainment, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., Paramount Studio Group, and Worldwide Television Distribution.
About NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for one of North America's premier sports. NASCAR is the No. 1 spectator sport – with more of the top 20 highest attended sporting events in the U.S. than any other sport, and is the No. 2 rated regular-season sport on television. NASCAR races are broadcast in more than 150 countries and in 20 languages. NASCAR fans are the most brand loyal in all of sports, and as a result more Fortune 500 companies participate in NASCAR than any other sport.
NASCAR consists of three national series (the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, NASCAR Nationwide Series, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series), four regional series, and one local grassroots series, as well as two international series. Also part of NASCAR is Grand-Am Road Racing, known for its competition on road courses with multiple classes of cars. NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races at 100 tracks in more than 30 U.S. states, Canada and Mexico. Based in Daytona Beach (Fla.), NASCAR has offices in New York, Los Angeles, Charlotte (N.C.), Concord (N.C.), Conover (N.C.), Bentonville (Ark.), Mexico City, andToronto.
About Piranha Games
Piranha Games, based in Vancouver, British Columbia, is leading developer of console games specializing in full development and co-productions. Founded in early 2000, the company has worked on a string of successful titles including Need for Speed: Shift, Need for Speed: Undercover, and Transformers 2: Revenge of the Fallen. More information can be found about Piranha Games on the company's website, www.piranha-games.com.
Sony Online Entertainment have released new screenshots and artwork for Poison Ivy in DC Universe Online. the screenshots are in-game and show her attacking enemies. the character art shows the development of the character from a pencil drawing right through to her in-game model.
D3 @ E3 2010 - Puzzle Quest II XBLA- Screenshots, Character Art, Boxart, Trailer, And Fact Sheet
D3 @ E3 2010 - Puzzle Quest II DS - Screenshots, Boxart, Trailer, And Fact Sheet
D3 @ E3 2010 - Family Party: Fitness Fun - Trailer, Screenshots, Boxart, And Fact Sheet
D3 @ E3 2010 - Ben 10 Ultimate Alien: Cosmic Destruction - Trailer, Screenshots,Character Art, Boxart, And Fact Sheet
Paramount And Sony Announce Days of Thunder: NASCAR Edition Is Exclusively Coming To Playstation 3
Sony Online Entertainment Have Released New Screenshots For Poison Ivy In DC Universe Online