A List Of The Most Anticipated PS3 Releases For 2009-2010
2008 was an excellent year for the Sony Playstation 3. After 3 years of being beaten up (some would even use the word “raped”) by its competitors, the Nintendo Wii and the Microsoft Xbox 360, the PS3 bounced back with strong exclusives and verified hits like Metal Gear Solid 4 and Little Big Planet.
What’s in store for the Sony Plastation 3 in the months to come? Will the schedule of PS3 releases continue the momentum established by the company in 2008? Will 2009, and even 2010, be the period when Sony regains the throne it was forced to surrender? Will 2009, and even 2010, be the period when Sony will actually realize some profit for their video game console?
Let us take a closer look at the PS3 releases for the said period which possess the highest likelihood of becoming blockbusters for the system.
1. God of War III. Of all the PS3 releases forthcoming, this is the surest hit. Kratos has become Sony’s flagship character. He’s too much of a tough guy to be considered as a mascot, and his adventures aren’t necessarily what we can consider as “wholesome.” Nevertheless, God of War III is THE PS3 release that is destined to sell a lot of Playstation 3 units.
2. DC Universe Online. Think of a persistent world where you can be a hero or a villain, interacting with other real players playing heroes and villains as well as popular characters like Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, and the likes. DC Universe Online is poised to be Sony’s flagship MMORPG, created by the same people who brought us Everquest and Everquest II. It is a PS3 release worth waiting for.
3. Massive Action Game (MAG). With 256-player simultaneous action, it isn’t surprising why Sony is high on this upcoming PS3 release. Sadly, the rest of the video game industry isn’t as enthusiastic given the recent videos and previews released for the game.
4. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves. The first Uncharted was a sleeper hit for Sony. The second one will be 20 times better, and with multiplayer action to boot. Think of the lovechild of the Tomb Raider franchise and the Metal Gear Solid games and you’d get an idea what this forthcoming PS3 release is all about.
5. EyePet. This PS3 release will be a make or break for the system’s EyeToy peripheral. The last (and only) game that made use of the accessory was Eye of Judgment. Will a virtual pet-style title be enough to make the peripheral a good investment for PS3 owners?
6. Gran Turismo 5. Assuming it is released. As it stands, GT5 should’ve been delivered 2 years ago.
7. Ratchet And Clank: A Crack In Time. A Ratchet and Clank game is destined to sell a lot of copies, but not as many copies that would paint the game as a blockbuster. Of all the PS3 releases, this is the most bankable. However, it is not expected to be a system defining title.
8. Heavy Rain. The only game similar to this upcoming PS3 release is Fahrenheit for the PS2, and that game didn’t fare well. Will this game prove to be the breakout title for the new engine the adventure genre?
Tags: Dc Universe Online, EyePet, God of War 3, Gran Turismo 5, Heavy Rain, MAG, Playstation 3 Games, Ratchet And Clank: A Crack In Time, Uncharted 2