The E3 is almost there, so also all geruchtenmolens again at full revs. Psimonk has made an inventory of the most important rumors and put them on a list.
The E3 is almost there, so also all geruchtenmolens again at full revs. Psimonk put the main rumors at a glance.
1) Sony comes again with a new PSP
True or false? The rumors that Sony with a new PSP comes are very persistent. It was going to be a very thin handheld with a slide-screen, similar to several mobile phones. Sony has up to now three versions of the PSP released, so a fourth variant could very well can. So Sony can with his existing PSP more for the younger audience focus, while the “PSP 4000” coregamer and the gadgetliefhebber should appeal.
2) Microsoft is getting into handheld gaming
True or false? Also these rumors are doing the round. Recently, I went into them again in several Xbox 360 sites. It would, however, go to a whole new type of device – perhaps a Xbox phone that uses 4g technology. This would be a direct attack on Apple’s iPhone. That Microsoft, sooner or later this market will steps, it seems quite clear. The E3 would be a nice moment for a big announcement.
3) Konami announces Metal Gear Solid 5
True or false? Since a while there is on the website of Kojima Productions a teaser where is the letter 5 large screen. So it seems very likely that MGS 5 is in the making.
4) PlayStation 3 drops in price
True or false? There is for months to be asked, but Sony keeps his leg stiff. Therefore I do not think that Sony capitulated, although they really should. On the other hand, the line-up this fall is no more gruesome to mention. Perhaps Sony this announcement, save for the Games Convention in Cologne, later this year.
5) Microsoft is buying the Duke Nukem license
True or false? A wild rumour but one that is not per se completely ridiculous. Duke Nukem remains (especially in America) is a popular character. If Microsoft made the game exclusive for pc and Xbox 360, they would of course be a strong asset in their hands. On the other hand, Take 2 and 3D Realms are still so much engaged in mirth and mayhem and impending lawsuits, that the now is not the time for such maneuvers of third parties.
6) Nintendo is with the Wii HD
True or false? All signs point in that direction. That doesn’t mean Nintendo suddenly with all the hardcore games will come. The Wii Sports games, as well as the shameless release of old GameCube titles under the New Play Control Label, delivers Nintendo cleans truckloads of money on, so they would be crazy to deviate from the path.
7) Alan Wake and God of War III will not appear more in 2009
True or false? Where. Both games appear in the first quarter of 2010. I have that from very reliable source. Unfortunately for the gamers who have to be looked at, but it is not as if we in the coming months need to be bored.
8) Microsoft is announcing the successor of the Xbox 360 to
True or false? Not true. Why would they? The Xbox 360 sells a nice (huge price reductions) and this fall will be a lot of titles for Microsoft’s console. Now the crisis is global, and more than ever, people in their wallet, watch, will the Xbox 360 this fall for many consumers is again a logical choice. Now a new console to announce, is commercially simply not useful.