{"id":3005541,"date":"2008-07-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2008-07-15T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"urn:uuid:d6251d35-a883-4964-b9dd-ca00348d6c1e"},"modified":"2008-07-15T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2008-07-15T00:00:00","slug":"sony-computer-entertainment-america-demonstrates-breadth-of-software-content-at-e3-media-business-summit-2008","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/sonyinteractive.com\/en\/press-releases\/2008\/sony-computer-entertainment-america-demonstrates-breadth-of-software-content-at-e3-media-business-summit-2008\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony Computer Entertainment America Demonstrates Breadth of\nSoftware Content at E3 Media & Business Summit 2008"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Los Angeles, Calif., July 15, 2008 <\/strong>  \u2013 Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. (SCEA) today unveiled a broad line up of software for PLAYSTATION\u00ae3 (PS3\u2122), PSP\u00ae (PlayStation\u00aePortable), and PLAYSTATION\u00aeNetwork during a press event to kick off the annual E3 Media & Business Summit 2008. In addition to revealing new content for over 20 first-party software titles previously announced, SCEA gave attendees a look at over 10 never before seen titles including PS3 system titles God of War\u00ae3<\/em> and MAG, Ratchet & Clank\u00ae Future: Quest for Booty<\/em> for PLAYSTATION Network and Resistance: Retribution\u2122<\/em> for the PSP system. An extensive look into Resistance 2\u2122<\/em>, the highly anticipated sequel of PS3 launch title, Resistance: Fall of Man\u00ae<\/em>, was given by Insomniac Games President Ted Price to kick off the show.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cThe PlayStation family of products is unsurpassed in 2008 with a lineup of exclusive content for all platforms developed by the best and brightest development teams in the world,\u201d said Scott A. Steinberg, vice president of product marketing, Sony Computer Entertainment America. \u201cWe are dedicated to driving the industry forward leveraging our technology and development resources to offer consumers a wide variety of innovative titles, from casual games to hardcore games.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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PS3 titles showcased during E3 2008 include Sony Computer Entertainment\u2019s next generation open world adventure inFamous<\/em> from Sly Cooper creators Sucker Punch Productions; LittleBigPlanet\u2122<\/em> which allows players to create, play and share entire game levels via PLAYSTATION Network; the wild tropical racing action of Motorstorm\u2122: Pacific Rift<\/em> from Evolution Studios; the much speculated God Of War 3<\/em> in full 1080p high definition; NBA\u201909: The Inside<\/em> featuring the detailed and engaging NBA experience both on the court and behind the scenes; the ultra realistic \u201cTheater of War\u201d epic, Killzone\u2122 2<\/em> from Guerilla Games; and SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation<\/em>, the return of the defacto online shooter experience with up to 32 players.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The highly-acclaimed Ratchet & Clank\u00ae<\/em> series makes an appearance with a fresh title created specifically for PLAYSTATION Network by Insomniac Games, Ratchet & Clank\u00ae Future: Quest for Booty<\/em>. Other original content available through PLAYSTATION Network was also on display, granting guest access to previously unseen footage of the experimental PixelJunk\u2122 Eden<\/em> from Q-Games, independent gaming experience of Flower<\/em>, the episodic Siren: Blood Curse<\/em> and previously unannounced games like Crash Commando and Fat Princess<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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SCEA also announced some of its most entertaining titles making their portable premieres on the PSP system with the quiz show fun of BUZZ!\u2122 Master Quiz<\/em>, an updated and portable version of the classic arcade game Super Stardust Portable<\/em> and sequels to two of the most innovative platform action games to hit PSP; LocoRoco\u21222<\/em> and Patapon\u21222<\/em>. Unveiled to the public for the first time was Resistance: Retribution\u2122<\/em>, a third person shooter developed by SCEA\u2019s Bend Studio based in the Resistance universe and featuring a proprietary control system designed specifically for the PSP system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In addition to SCEA\u2019s robust first-party line-up, PlayStation fans will have further reason to get excited about expanding their game libraries as over 350 new titles from their publishing partners will be released this fiscal year for the PS3, PLAYSTATION Network, PSP and PlayStation\u00ae2 systems, encompassing industry leading franchises as well as new intellectual properties from Capcom\u00ae, Midway\u00ae, NAMCO BANDAI GAMES AMERICA, and Sega\u00ae. Exclusive titles that will only be found on the PS3 system this holiday season include Valkyria Chronicles\u2122<\/em>, a ground-breaking tactical RPG from SEGA\u00ae\u2019s Japan Studios; Naruto\u2122: Ultimate Ninja Storm\u00ae<\/em> from NAMCO BANDAI GAMES AMERICA which introduces full 3D ninja combat and all-new free-roaming gameplay; and Disgaea 3<\/em>, a new twist on the Disgaea<\/em> battle system in 3D from NIS America, Inc. Activision\u00ae, Bethesda\u00ae Softworks, Electronic Arts, Lucas Arts\u2122, Ubisoft\u00ae, and Take Two Interactive also provided attendees with an inside look on how their development teams were utilizing the power for of the PS3 system for some of this year\u2019s most highly-anticipated titles including Call of Duty\u00ae: World at War, Quantum of Solace: The Game, Fallout 3, Madden NFL 09, Star Wars\u00ae: The Force Unleashed\u2122, Far Cry 2, Prince of Persia: The Fallen King\u2122<\/em>, and Bioshock.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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PS3 system owners looking for a bargain can celebrate as SCEA introduces the PS3 Greatest Hits program beginning July 28. With 10 titles as the initial inductees, PlayStation fans have the opportunity to experience the best titles created for the platform at a reduced price of $29.99. The initial titles into the Greatest Hits program include Warhawk\u2122, Motorstorm\u2122 <\/em>and Resistance: Fall of Man\u00ae<\/em> from SCEA; Call of Duty\u00ae 3<\/em>, Activision\u00ae; Need for Speed: Carbon<\/em>, Electronic Arts; The Elder Scrolls\u00ae IV: Oblivion\u2122<\/em>, Bethesda\u00ae Softworks; Ninja Gaiden\u00ae Sigma<\/em>, Tecmo\u00ae ; Tom Clancy\u2019s Rainbow Six\u00ae Vegas and Assassin\u2019s Creed\u2122<\/em>, Ubisoft\u00ae<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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First party games shown during the event included:<\/h4>\n

PLAYSTATION 3<\/h4>\n

BUZZ!\u2122 Quiz TV
\nGod of War\u00ae3
\nGran Turismo 5 Prologue
\nHeavy Rain
\ninFamous
\nKillzone\u2122 2
\nLittleBigPlanet\u2122
\nMAG
\nMotorstorm\u2122: Pacific Rift
\nNBA ’09 The Inside
\nResistance 2\u2122
\nSingStar \u2122 Volume 2
\nSOCOM: U.S Navy SEALs Confrontation<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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BUZZ! \u2122 Master Quiz
\nLocoRoco\u21222
\nNBA ’09 The Inside
\nPatapon\u21222
\nResistance: Retribution \u2122
\nSuper Stardust\u2122 Portable<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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PSN<\/h4>\n

Fat Princess
\nCrash Commando
\nFlower
\nPAIN
\nPixelJunk\u2122 Eden
\nRagdoll Kung Fu\u2122
\nRatchet & Clank\u00ae Future: Quest for Booty
\nSiren: Blood Curse<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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About Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc.<\/h4>\n

Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation\u00ae and PS one\u00ae game console, the PlayStation\u00ae2 computer entertainment system, the PSP\u00ae (PlayStation\u00aePortable) system, the ground-breaking PLAYSTATION\u00ae3 (PS3\u2122) computer entertainment system and its online and network services the PLAYSTATION\u00aeNetwork and PLAYSTATION\u00aeStore.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for the PS one game console, the PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system and the PSP system for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif. Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc. serves as headquarters for all North American operations and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Visit us on the Web at http:\/\/www.us.playstation.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cPlayStation\u201d, \u201cPLAYSTATION\u201d, \u201cPSP,\u201d and \u201cPS one\u201d are registered trademarks and \u201cPS3\u201d and \u201cSIXAXIS\u201d are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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