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Sony to have more games than Mega Man sequels by next March (update)
11:29 PM on 06.20.2007, Gameboi 96 comments

Sony to have more games than Mega Man sequels by next March (update) photo
     Kaz Hirai

It is often said that good things come to those who wait. Up until this point, if you happened to have purchased a PlayStation 3, you are banking on that phrase. Well, allow me to be the bearer of good news -- something that I think you'll agree that Sony could use a lot more of lately.

During an interview with the Nikkei Business Daily, Kazuo Hirai (Chairman and Group CEO of Sony) let it be known that Sony is well aware of the criticism that the system has too few games in which to woo gamers with. Not only that, but also that Sony is going to counter this with a renewed vigor -- by working with software publishers on all aspects of marketing games. How many of said games, you ask? Expect to see around 200 software titles and 180 download-only titles to be released for the PS3 by next March.

While sooner is always better, picking up steam after being dominated by a much cheaper console with just as few must have titles is always a slow process. Expect to see the PS3 back in competitive form, and ready to duke it out with whoever is leading the pack by March. With Ken Kutaragi gone, and Hirai at the helm -- things are already starting to look a lot brighter for the PS3. 

[Update: Well it looks like things aren't as rosy as we initially thought (otherwise known as journalists everywhere jumping the gun). Luckily for us, a SCEA spokesman was quick to set the record straight. Hirai was citing international figures, so the correct number of first-party games announced for 2007 is more down the lines of 15. Personally, I was happier with the original story -- but the truth will set you free. Doesn't mean you'll like it, but it is what it is. Sorry, Sony fans.If it makes you feel any better, I'm bummed out too. I was hoping to cover positive PS3 news for once.] 

[Via UK.Reuters, and some awesome guy named Joe Burling]


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Gameboi's Avatar
Gameboi at 06/20/2007 23:38
Maybe not, but it certainly increases your odds. I'm trying to throw Sony a bone, here. It's my charity of the day.
DM_L's Avatar
DM_L at 06/20/2007 23:40
Aw, it's a happy ending.
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Reeper at 06/20/2007 23:40
yeah, sony has been getting shit on recently.
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Dyson at 06/20/2007 23:54
200? That's a lot, especially for a system that a lot of developers are pulling away from. I wish them the best, though.
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jwoo22 at 06/21/2007 00:16
200 games? Sounds like PR lies... just doesnt seem like a reasonable number right now. I mean how many games do they have to this point, like 12?
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beer baron at 06/21/2007 00:26
I'm taking bets. The over/under line is at 140 titles by next March. Any takers?
BluDesign's Avatar
BluDesign at 06/21/2007 00:28
A whole slew of crappy Cabela ports is due any day now by this assertion.

Add to that every EA sports game save MLB will be 2008 by then, throw in some 2k sports, and you're 1/4 there.

Maybe they'll release 30 SingStar DVD's and call those in that 200 total they're predicting.
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BluDesign at 06/21/2007 00:31
beer_baron: Are you counting total released to date by march or this story's "200 new titles by march"?

Right now they're at about 50~ or so. So, put me down on 5, under.
StriderS's Avatar
StriderS at 06/21/2007 00:46
Woah, loads of games!

I can totally buy them after I buy that 500$ system! WAIT NO I CANT'T
savagesaladin's Avatar
savagesaladin at 06/21/2007 01:06
What? You're going to buy the cheap $500 model? Thats for poor people you hobo.
Imako's Avatar
Imako at 06/21/2007 01:22
An empty promise, that sure makes me want to buy a ps3. This is Waiting.
WmV337's Avatar
WmV337 at 06/21/2007 01:33
Sonys playstation 3. Well, im sure that you will understand.

s0lesurviv0r's Avatar
s0lesurviv0r at 06/21/2007 01:46
Do they still have the middle finger included with the system, er, I mean Talladega Nights?
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JonDarkwood at 06/21/2007 02:26
luk at mee im megga mayun 2 day

bew-bew-bew

Dtoid, I love the shit out of you.
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Bethla Garrison at 06/21/2007 02:28
So basically, they have to put out 9-10 games a week for the next year straight. And 5-6 of those have to be brand new, non-downloadable titles.

Seriously, though, are there even going to be 10 brand new games released every week in general? All systems combined?
StriderS's Avatar
StriderS at 06/21/2007 02:44
Yeah, you're right savagesaladin, I should get the 700 model one so I can't even buy accessories.
Jim Sterling's Avatar
Jim Sterling at 06/21/2007 05:15
Ha, nine to ten a games a week. While I admire Kaz's PR optimism, that ain't gonna happen.
Gameboi's Avatar
Gameboi at 06/21/2007 07:31
@WmV337 That pic is priceless! And here I thought the PS3 ate souls. Thanks for clearing that up.

Everyone else: Sony always overflows with optimism. It is the one that that I really like about them. No matter what facts may tell us, they are on top of their game -- according to them.

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stevenjazz787 at 06/21/2007 07:37
Are they going to be in 4d and all look as good as the Killzone E3 video?
BlindsideDork's Avatar
BlindsideDork at 06/21/2007 08:04
speaking of Mega Man...even though I hate Hot Topic...they have a cool "Mega Man: Powered Up" cast shirt!
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BlindsideDork at 06/21/2007 08:05
Gameboi's Avatar
Gameboi at 06/21/2007 08:10
Cool shirt, indeed.
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908peruvian at 06/21/2007 08:17
does anyone know how many games Sony PRMISED at launch that the PS3 would have out RIGHT NOW???


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BlindsideDork at 06/21/2007 08:24
indeed cool shirt, but I don't like this "fake vintage" in shirts! I prefer to make my own shirts vintage, I don't need anyoen to do that for me.
RICHARD BLOCKER's Avatar
RICHARD BLOCKER at 06/21/2007 08:48
By the time they have a decent library, The price point will have dropped reasonably enough for me to consider buying one. But I'm gonna venture a guess and say that its not gonna be by march '08. 'till then, I'll be happy with my 360, and copious amounts of cheap llallo.
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raggedROBO at 06/21/2007 08:49
I just don't get it...If this article was concerning the console of choice for most of these other bloggers, they'd be like "hell yeah, Msoft and/or Nintendo is the best." Why is it worth your time to tryand argue about games (lots of games) coming out for a game system?
Joe Burling's Avatar
Joe Burling at 06/21/2007 09:05
This is really good news for PS3 owners. That is a lot of games, though. I'm not sure if they'll be able to deliver that. They have a tendency to delay... everything.
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Corncobtacular at 06/21/2007 09:09
Snaileb, if you read this make sure you add this crap to your collection of Sony Exec quotes. We'll be able to look back on this and laugh
BlindsideDork's Avatar
BlindsideDork at 06/21/2007 09:14
Could thihs be 380 titles TOTAL released by March, as in the total number of games and not 380 additional?
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Corncobtacular at 06/21/2007 09:16
I wonder if the total 380 number assumes that different SKUs count as different games...for example the Japanese, American and European MGS games would count for 3 different games.

Then they could count their video trailers as software titles.
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Corncobtacular at 06/21/2007 09:19
i meant *Plus* they could count their video trailers as software titles....to help reach the 380 mark
synce's Avatar
synce at 06/21/2007 09:21
Bullshit.
Gameboi's Avatar
Gameboi at 06/21/2007 09:28
@raggedROBO

I don't claim that the PS3 is my console of choice. However, whether realistic or not, Hirai announcing upcoming games is a good thing. Sony needs good news.....BADLY.
RICHARD BLOCKER's Avatar
RICHARD BLOCKER at 06/21/2007 09:35
@ raggedROBO.
because this is a videogame blog where people interested in the subject come to get related news and comment on it. I would tend to disbelieve this statement from any of the companies. So, at least in my case, It's not Rabid anti-Sonyism. I have owned the ps1 and ps2, like the vast majority of posters here. I just don't feel it's in my interest as a consumer to purchase a ps3 currently. And I'm going to voice that opinion here because this is the proper outlet to do it. Plus I'm bored at work.
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TheStripe at 06/21/2007 09:47
If any of the major manufacturers claimed that they'd be releasing 10 games a week for the next year, we'd be making fun of them, too. Just because some of us didn't buy a PS3 doesn't mean we can't afford it.

It means we research major purchases before dropping half a grand on them.
RICHARD BLOCKER's Avatar
RICHARD BLOCKER at 06/21/2007 09:54
@ TheStripe-
Couldn't have said it any better. You win this thread.

I can most definately afford a PS3. And I really hope that alot of great games become available soon. I doubt it coming by early '08. I just haven't seen a reason to blow the money, yet.
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Crunshii at 06/21/2007 10:03
Thats a kool Megaman shirt.

Well, ill believe its 200 titles, however, it wont be distributed all over the world. some will be only for NA (about 100), others for JP (prob the other hundred), and prob 1 or 2 for UK (lol, i kid).

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
The Bigs
The Darkness with Exclusive Bonus!
Rainbow Six: Vegas
Transformers The Game
Ninja Gaiden Sigma Collectors Edition
NCAA Football 08
All Pro Football 2K8
NASCAR 08
Stranglehold
Warhawk
Lair
Madden NFL 08
Blazing Angels 2: Secret Missions
Dynasty Warriors Gundam
Stuntman: Ignition
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08
Coded Arms Assault
Golden Axe
Sega Rally
The Club
World Snooker Championship 2007
Fallout 3
Rogue Warrior
BlackSite: Area 51
NHL 2K8
Heavenly Sword
NBA 08
NHL 08
Kane & Lynch: Dead Men
Turok
Juiced 2: Hot Import Nights
Skate
Sega Rally Revo
DiRT
Eye of Judgment
Heavy Rain
Hot Shots Golf 5
Interstellar Marines
Jericho
Monster Kingdom
Monster Madness: Battle for Suburbia
The Wall
Folklore
Medal of Honor Airborne
NBA 2K8
NBA Live 08
Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction
The Club
Half Life 2 Orange Box
Tony Hawk's Proving Ground
Conan
Grand Theft Auto IV: Special Edition
FIFA Soocer 08
Guitar Hero III with Guitar
Beowulf
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
Need for Speed: Pro Street
SingStar
Assassin's Creed
Bladestorm: Hundred Years War
Fifth Phantom Saga
Rock Band Drum Set
Rock Band Microphone
Rock Band Wireless Fender Guitar Controller
Rock Band Bundle
The Getaway 3
The Outsider
Timeshift
Turning Point
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames
Army of Two
Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway
Hellboy
The Simpsons Game
Time Crisis 4 with Gunconn
WWE Smackdown vs Raw 2008
Haze
Eight Days
Eyedentify
Final Fantasy XIII
Gran Turismo HD
Tekken 6
WarDevil: Enigma
The Golden Compass
Afrika
Final Fantasy Versus XIII
Sam Suede: Undercover Exposure
Urban Mysteries
Alone in the Dark
Fatal Inertia
Heist
Unreal Tournament III
Frontlines: Fuels of War
Burnout PAradise with Bonus
Dark Sector
Condemmned 2: Bloodshot
End War
Killzone 2
Little Big Planet
Starwars: The Force Unleashed
The Wheelman
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
Fallout 3
Rogue Warrior


until then, im putting my system into something useful
Zanch's Avatar
Zanch at 06/21/2007 10:13
*Cough*Bullshit*Cough*
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TheStripe at 06/21/2007 10:24
@ Sue - "General All Around Bashing?"

Would you like to see bashing? Stating that Sony is making promises it can't keep (just like Nintendo or M$ would be, making the same outlandish claim) and that the PS3 is an ill-advised purchase (unless an alternate-history WWII FPS is worth $600 to you) isn't exactly bashing.

Sony engineered themselves a money pit that's too expensive to develop for and has too few users. Note the evidence of the sinking ship; rats jumping overboard, leaving Kaz at the helm. Now they're making crazy-talk about 9-10 games a week, 5-6 of those disc-based retail titles.

THAT'S closer to bashing. I say closer, because it's still all true. And thanks for being holier-than-thou after calling all of us cheap bastards for not jumping on the overpriced folder-at-home bandwagon. I'm sorry you're disillusioned, but don't accuse the rest of us of the same sort of shortsightedness and bias that you displayed when you bought Sony's new console on the merit of their last console, not the current one.
RICHARD BLOCKER's Avatar
RICHARD BLOCKER at 06/21/2007 10:45
BURN
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Jim Sterling at 06/21/2007 10:58
TheStripe:

Thank you for some common sense.
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WiiRError at 06/21/2007 11:04
Still see no incentive to buy one. I'll only indulge the idea of getting a ps3 when my ps2 breaks.
RICHARD BLOCKER's Avatar
RICHARD BLOCKER at 06/21/2007 11:16
@ SuMizzle
I've never been shot in the head, but I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that it would suck.

Sure, all the other companies have their flaws too, but the point is, The PS3 doesn't look like an attractive purchase to alot of people right now. And this promiss of 10 games a week is spurilous(SP). You have to conceede that. Now I see why Sterling feels the need to hit as many sides of an argument as he can when he posts an article. People like you saying, "well if you gonna say something bad about company A, then you have to mention everything that company B has done too! even though its in no way contextual."
BlindsideDork's Avatar
BlindsideDork at 06/21/2007 11:20
I like Mega Man!
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Dennen at 06/21/2007 11:22
In a way, the both of the arguers, Su and Stripe alike are pretty much correct. I don't know about the most, but I do believe it's my own opinion that should dictate when to buy something and when not to. If a person so wishes to buy a PS3 right now, then more power to them and I hope it all works out in the end. If another person wants to wait until more titles are released, who am I to tell them they made a bad decision, if they wanted or enjoy it? Perspective is one thing. Forced perspective is another. That's not pointed at anyone *nod*

As for this claim.. It doesn't necissarily say GAMES so I am going to take it that it could mean anything... Software titles could mean anything software. From Movies to Games.. If they take both into consideration, then yes - they will meet their goal more than likely.
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TheStripe at 06/21/2007 11:34
"Where's the bashing of MS and XNA? Where are all the user created games? Where is all the cross-platform? Why all the hardware failures? Why is a 120GB HDD damn near $200?"

This is a post about Sony. And everyone already knows that console manufacturers fuck you in the butt for peripherals and addons. I have yet to have a 360 hardware failure, but do I think M$ is above criticizm? Fuck no, XBL microtransactions and $3 Xbox 360 backgrounds are a fucking joke. But is M$ trying to tell everyone that they're still the market leader when their console has taken a royal shit? Nope. They're not even haughty about being the current HD console leader. They're just making and licensing good games, not bragging about how they're going to make an unbelievable, absurdly-high number of them. You were "holier than thou" when you made the absurd supposition that we were all broke college students, and insinuated that that must've been the only reason anyone wouldn't drop a week's salary on one. I was when I started bashing (read: gave you exactly what you asked for.)

"15 minutes at the Target Kiosk"

How about hours and hours at a friend's house playing Resistance and thumbing through demos? And my comments have nothing to do with the actual quality of those games, I can read reviews, I can garner consensus, and first and fucking foremost, I CAN FUCKING COUNT. I know exactly how many more games I can get for my 360, and I know exactly how much it costs. games divided by console cost could probably be a fair equation for value, discounting quality and features (that only get used because there are no games, like blu-ray media and the cell processor for Folding@Home), and the math is pretty fucking simple.

In all fairness, value is a personal judgement. For me personally, Resistance < $600.
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BlindsideDork at 06/21/2007 11:45
Mega Man is blue (usually) and he beats other robots and gets powers and in the original Mega Man video game on the Nintendo Entertainment System shot lemons at bad guys and was all like PEW PEW PEW!

PEW, PEW, PEW! I say!
TheStripe's Avatar
TheStripe at 06/21/2007 11:48
Oh, and BTW:
http://www.pcmall.com/pcmall/shop/detail.asp?dpno=7019981&Redir=1&description=US%20Modular-HD%20External%20Enclosure%20/%202.5%20120Gb%20Drive%20Combo-Drive%20Cases%20&%20System%20Enclosures

120GB 2.5" drive w/ enclosure - $157. So there's $50 of MS markup, provided that the interface on the Xbox 360 drives costs about the same as a USB/IE1394 enclosure. That's not really too bad, considering M$ can get $30 for a VGA cable that ought to be $10.
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