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E3 08: Live blog from the Sony press conference
Nick Chester07.15.2008 14:40 (52 day(s) ago) 172 comments

Straight from the Nintendo press conference in Hollywood, we're coming to you live from Sony's E3 press conference in Los Angeles. 

As you can see from the above picture, Sony already have a leg up on Nintendo's food-less presser -- open bar. Also in attendance: grilled cheese sandwiches, fruit, and salad. Total win. 

But we're not here for the food (OK, we're kind of here for the food). Dale North and I will be live blogging from the event, bringing you all of the announcements and images straight from the press conference. Hit the jump for the fun (sorry, we're keeping all of the little bits of sausage rolled in bacon for ourselves.)

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Kryptinite's Avatar
Kryptinite at 07/15/2008 13:28

OH yeah! I can't wait :). I need to take notes
Alexradl's Avatar
Alexradl at 07/15/2008 13:30

It looks like they're running a little late...

I'm pretty excited!
necrozen's Avatar
necrozen at 07/15/2008 13:30

Waiting patiently with you. :) Been looking forward to this all day. And since I was disappointed in the Wii earlier today, I desperately need a pick-me-up.
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BlackFreefall at 07/15/2008 13:30

Halo War 3?
DynamicSheep's Avatar
DynamicSheep at 07/15/2008 13:30

any live broadcasts happening? G4 is borked..
the Golden Avatar's Avatar
the Golden Avatar at 07/15/2008 13:31

http://e3.gamespot.com/live.html?tag=topslot;action;1&tag=topslot;title;1
DynamicSheep's Avatar
DynamicSheep at 07/15/2008 13:31

nvm... it's working now Presser GO!
ultrapeanut's Avatar
ultrapeanut at 07/15/2008 13:31

This intro makes me want to see a basketball game starring Vin Diesel.
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BlackFreefall at 07/15/2008 13:31

I meant to say Halo War for the PS3
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loki d20 at 07/15/2008 13:32

Yakuza 2, I think, Nick.
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Alexradl at 07/15/2008 13:32

That was a cool intro. It definitely got me hyped.
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DarkTravesty at 07/15/2008 13:33

@ sheep: http://livewire.ign.com/2008/e3/index.html
ultrapeanut's Avatar
ultrapeanut at 07/15/2008 13:34

You ARE famous, Nick. So famous.
the Golden Avatar's Avatar
the Golden Avatar at 07/15/2008 13:34

Jack Palance is dead joke? Ouch.
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ParaParaKing at 07/15/2008 13:34

SACKBOY!
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bmdubya at 07/15/2008 13:35

Sony is going to be the best company at E3 this year.
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the Golden Avatar at 07/15/2008 13:35

2008 is the year of the PS3.

Now he's not a liar.
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the Golden Avatar at 07/15/2008 13:36

Wow. They have to talk about how well they did in the past. Bad sign.
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ParaParaKing at 07/15/2008 13:37

HE MENTIONED ICO! YES!
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smurfee mcgee at 07/15/2008 13:38

I've believed that the ps3 will eventually come out on top. like the ps2/ like that guy is kind of saying.
we'll see.
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the Golden Avatar at 07/15/2008 13:38

And Shadow of the Colossus. Is this a sign of a Fumito Ueda announcement? Let's hope so.
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shaun at 07/15/2008 13:38

nick chester are yah bored or what???
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Brian Keljore at 07/15/2008 13:39

I wonder how many people owned a PS2 before the "big games" came out. His RDF is blowing my mind.
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DynamicSheep at 07/15/2008 13:39

Nick - "Can we go back outside and get some food now?" lol

I'm in the kitchen scooping out the ice cream right now. Jealous?
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the Golden Avatar at 07/15/2008 13:39

"Only possible on the PS3 thanks, in part, to poor programming."
loki d20's Avatar
loki d20 at 07/15/2008 13:39

Nick, did you miss the whole first 15 minutes of the Wii press conference? It's standard press release fluffing :p
Knives's Avatar
Knives at 07/15/2008 13:40

Damn, I'm hungry now :(
the Golden Avatar's Avatar
the Golden Avatar at 07/15/2008 13:40

"PlayStation in 2008 is all about MGS4."
Alexradl's Avatar
Alexradl at 07/15/2008 13:40

Wow, this is awesome. I'm incredibly excited right now. We are going to get some "Kick ass games"!!
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Trev at 07/15/2008 13:41

2:46
1:46 my time.

Screw you guys. I haven't gotten away from work to get lunch yet. Talk about sandwiches less!
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loki d20 at 07/15/2008 13:41

"While exclusive DLC is nice, exclusive games are what make up consumer's minds."

Not sure if that's true. SC4 is selling the best on the PS3, many think possibly due to being able to play as Darth Vader instead of Yoda (on the 360).
necrozen's Avatar
necrozen at 07/15/2008 13:42

Tell him enough hoorah, we want details!
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ParaParaKing at 07/15/2008 13:42

This needs more Chewbacca.
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loki d20 at 07/15/2008 13:42

Gah, shut up about Blu-ray and movies!
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Blake at 07/15/2008 13:43

Guy shouldn't have mentioned GTA4.

Not Exclusive.
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ZeeJayTL at 07/15/2008 13:43

Ya know..I'd figure the Wii has more exclusives, with all those shitty Wii-only games...*shrug*
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ZeeJayTL at 07/15/2008 13:45

Oh thats right...Sony doesn't think the Wii is a real console :-P
the Golden Avatar's Avatar
the Golden Avatar at 07/15/2008 13:46

That looked interesting enough.
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TrailerParkJesus at 07/15/2008 13:46

whoa leviathan
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killias2 at 07/15/2008 13:47

Wow, another "mature, gritty" FPS? Christ almighty, how many of these damn games are people making? This coming from a guy who just beat Crysis, btw.
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necrozen at 07/15/2008 13:49

That huge monster in resistance 2 is one of the coolest things Ive ever seen. Holy crap.
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ParaParaKing at 07/15/2008 13:50

Oh my god, I want that game so bad.
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Alexradl at 07/15/2008 13:51

Wow, Resistance 2 looks amazing.
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the Golden Avatar at 07/15/2008 13:52

The Bruins are really letting Tretton down, apparently.
ultrapeanut's Avatar
ultrapeanut at 07/15/2008 13:52

This is a pretty inventive way to present the numbers.
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the Golden Avatar at 07/15/2008 13:53

Yes, it is. But I think it's so you won't really pay attention to what he's saying.
Justice's Avatar
Justice at 07/15/2008 13:54

Using LBP for the statistics is a very smart move. It's so cute!
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007 at 07/15/2008 13:54

MUST... SEE... GRAPH PRESENTATION!!!
necrozen's Avatar
necrozen at 07/15/2008 13:55

I took latin in highschool does that count?
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ParaParaKing at 07/15/2008 13:55

OMG! This is the best idea ever to present it in LBP.
Alexradl's Avatar
Alexradl at 07/15/2008 13:55

Finally, an awesome sales presentation. Very creative, nice job Sony, nice job.
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Sueng at 07/15/2008 13:55

It would've been awesome if the trailer to R2 had the "Mad World" theme playing and the 2 coming out of nowhere. People would've thought Sony was taking a Microsoft exclusive, then you show them Resistance 2 and the audience will be dumbfounded, mwhaahaha.
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TrailerParkJesus at 07/15/2008 13:56

That's a pretty cheap use of Sackboy.
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Justice at 07/15/2008 13:57

Is it me or does Jack Tretton look and sound quite like Jimmy Kimmel?
ultrapeanut's Avatar
ultrapeanut at 07/15/2008 13:59

That was great. And now, a PS2 segment that nobody cares about. Oh god, it looks so much more dated than I could have imagined.
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ace of knaves at 07/15/2008 13:59

That was a freaking brilliant presentation.
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the Golden Avatar at 07/15/2008 14:00

Dynasty Warriors? Jim must be so excited.
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Knives at 07/15/2008 14:01

I hope official distribution in Latin America will bring the price down, I have a lot of friends that want one but don't want to pay the 800-900 dollars it would cost them.
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Professor Pew at 07/15/2008 14:02

Wtf is a ps2?
the Golden Avatar's Avatar
the Golden Avatar at 07/15/2008 14:03

Am I the only who prefers not being connected? The only one who plays games to get away from people?
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Yumplumbum at 07/15/2008 14:04

Uhhhh...yeah...Sorry, Tretton but I wouldn't say that I value my online game signons as much as my social security number
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loki d20 at 07/15/2008 14:05

That was great. And now, a PS2 segment that nobody cares about.

LOL. Ignorance... yeah... no body cares about the PS2... except all the people who still own one and buy tons of games for them.
Justice's Avatar
Justice at 07/15/2008 14:06

I can haz Jak IV plz?
the Golden Avatar's Avatar
the Golden Avatar at 07/15/2008 14:06

Why would anyone want anymore Jak after the last two?
ParaParaKing's Avatar
ParaParaKing at 07/15/2008 14:07

Wait. That's no surprise.
loki d20's Avatar
loki d20 at 07/15/2008 14:08

The problem with DLC is that franchises will more than likely stay where people bought them, which is more the 360 than the PS3. So, GH4 and RB2 will see more downloadable content on the 360 because... that's where people own GH3 and RB, respectively.
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ParaParaKing at 07/15/2008 14:10

Hell yeah, Ragdoll Kung-fu!
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that1guy at 07/15/2008 14:10

Blood curse looks freaky as hell!
Justice's Avatar
Justice at 07/15/2008 14:10

@The Golden Avatar
I would agree, but the first was so great that for me it eclipses the sucktitude of the other two

Also is it me or are the guys in Fat Princess blatant Link (from Zelda) rip offs and RagDoll Kung-Fu sorta looks like it works exactly the same way as Kung-Fu Chaos.
ultrapeanut's Avatar
ultrapeanut at 07/15/2008 14:12

It's just like watching Speed TV! But on TV!
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the Golden Avatar at 07/15/2008 14:12