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PlayStation bounces back; Secret game sneak peek

It was hard not to spot the optimism beaming from both Sony execs and developers about the future at the Game Developers Conference last week.

The concerns and hushed whispers at last year's GDC about whether Sony had made fatal errors with the platform's launch have given way to positivity.

Mark Rein of Epic said he had never doubted that PlayStation 3 would be anything other than a success. Of course Epic did release Unreal Tournament 3 on PS3. "We've surpassed what Halo 3 offered," said Mark Rein.

In term of what's to come for the PS3, BBC New reporter Darren Waters was given a sneak peek at titles in the works in London two weeks ago.

In addition to Motorstorm 2 and Resistance 2, Darren was shown a trailer -- under strict Non Disclosure Agreement terms -- for a game not due out till 2009. Darren doesn't mean to be a tease but he was sworn to absolute secrecy. All he can say is that he was left speechless after been shown the footage.
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Published: 651 days 10 hours ago | Article | GDC 2008 | PlayStation 3 | Industry News
 
 

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Meus Renaissance - 651 days 10 hours ago
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Wow. Just wow
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ruibing - 651 days 9 hours ago
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Yep, great article. Motorstorm looks like its going to be a steady franchise that would complement GT perfectly. And this secret game is really interesting.
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marinelife9 - 651 days 9 hours ago
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If he wasn't impressed by Resistance Fall of man and everyone else thought it was a great app what the heck level of game would make him speechless?? It must be something unbelievable!
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sonarus - 651 days 9 hours ago
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I don't know about everyone else but i was very impressed by resistance fall of man. More impressed than i was perfect dark and a lot of the other titles that were out on the 360 at the time. Impressiveness essentially ceased once gears of war hit and i was forced to buy a 360 lol. motorstorm confirmed for 08 and with 4 player split screen. Thats all i disliked about the first one so i can say with 100% certainty that my purchase is a sure thing. I don't care if its a system seller or not as long as it has split screen am getting it. My guess for the 2009 title has to be GOW3. What other ip could sony have that can get anyone so excited. For those who were thinking sony spilled all their beans alraedy i laugh at you. There are still many titles cooking under sony worldwide game studios. However if its a new ip which it sounds like i really don't know but that would be even better imo cus thats just one more confirmed exclusive for ps3
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pwnsause - 651 days 9 hours ago
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GOW 3 is in San Diego studos though, not london studios.
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nicholascage24 - 651 days 9 hours ago
1.5 - WOW Motorstorm 2 !!! and the MEGA TITLE
""In addition to Motorstorm 2 and Resistance 2, Darren was shown a trailer -- under strict Non Disclosure Agreement terms -- for a game not due out till 2009. Darren doesn't mean to be a tease but he was sworn to absolute secrecy. All he can say is that he was left speechless after been shown the footage. "

WOWWWWWWWWWWW
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xhi4 - 651 days 9 hours ago
1.6 - THE SUPRISE TITLE IS!!!!!!!!!!!
The Getaway 3 or Eight Days.........because....

The Getaway 3 is being developed by london studios. and not sure if eight days is too?

so there you have it....just my thoughts
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sonarus - 651 days 9 hours ago
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@PWNSAUCE yea good point. GOW3 should be in san diego. Eight days or getaway 3 are under london studios. I am keeping my fingers crossed for eight days. The trailer they showed though probably fake is probably the best game i have ever seen. I always show that video to my friends when they want to buy a ps3 thats one of the first vids i recommend. Since they are my friends i do warn them it may be fake but considering what guerrilla could do with killzone sony london should definetly be able to do that with eight days
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Lord Anubis - 651 days 7 hours ago
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"If the footage I was shown truly is "in game", as told to me by the Sony PR people, then we could be on the brink of a step change in what games consoles are capable of in terms of story-telling and immersion."

the game is heavy rain it is said it will become the benchmark for anyother game interms of storytelling.
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mikeslemonade - 651 days 3 hours ago
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If Motorstorm 2 is a sandbox game then it will do what Burnout Paradise could not do. It would give a soul to the game. Burnout Paradise doesn't even have people in the cars. It's like playing hotwheels. The crashes got old quick and Motorstorm 2 will bring the fun back into crashes.
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coolfool - 651 days ago
1.11 - Can't be Getaway
I think they have already anounced, or at least shown the tech demo for getaway. I remember them showing things like crown interaction etc.

Plus, are games like Getaway really noted for their "immersion and story telling" as quoted from the article?
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harry190 - 648 days 21 hours ago
1.12 - it's
the new magna carta
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Cellypower - 651 days 10 hours ago
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I wonder whats the secret game.
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Condoleezza Rice - 651 days 9 hours ago
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God Of War 3.

Edit:When was the official confirmation?
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ruibing - 651 days 9 hours ago
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Everyone knows the Santa Monica studio has been working on that. I think it is some other game if a non disclosure agreement was needed.
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Omegasyde - 651 days 9 hours ago
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"Motorstorm 2 is due out in time for Christmas and moves the action away from the desert locale of the original. Gamers will be able to race around a lush island environment, full of interactive vegetation.

The game will feature four-player split-screen action, righting one of the obvious failings of the first game"

HOLY SH$^#$^# WOW. To me that surpasses gran tourismo 5!

By the way, I am guessing Heavy rain

"If the footage I was shown truly is "in game", as told to me by the Sony PR people, then we could be on the brink of a step change in what games consoles are capable of in terms of story-telling and immersion."

In fact I am pretty sure it's Heavy rain.
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sonarus - 651 days 9 hours ago
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it doesn't in anyway take the focus from gran turismo but i have to say i am very excited for it. i doubt it can be heavy rain or GOW actually as those games have already been announced and he did say Phil Harrison tried to deny the game initially so i am guessing its a title sony hasnt officially announced yet. Really nice to know motorstorm 2 will make it in time for xmas. Not so much pressure on GT to make it this yr anymore as long as they make it early next yr
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xhi4 - 651 days 9 hours ago
2.5 - It can't be........
Heavy Rain.....it's already been announced and isn't being developed by Sony.
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Omegasyde - 651 days 9 hours ago
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then it has to be this game...


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Amp - 651 days 1 hour ago
2.7 - Blond Chicks Rule
:)) and, of course....Rick Rolled
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SCThor - 650 days 22 hours ago
2.8 - Could it be Gears of War 3???
since exclusivity agreement is for 2 games, the third could go multi...right?
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Ramzadel - 650 days 22 hours ago
2.9 - Maybe...
its a the new game from the ICO team!!!!
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harry190 - 651 days 10 hours ago
3 - god dammit
what is it?what is it?the getaway?ico3?8days?new ip obviously
i need to know.i am over reacting here ain't i?
but this is some great news from someone who
can be trusted.i'm getting so much disagrees for
this.big news.finally something fresh
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Peekay - 651 days 9 hours ago
3.1 - you are not over reacting
I think it's a new IP. These games are big. I remember in an interview last year with Sony Europe VP, the interviewer asked him what he thought Sony's biggest games were? - KZ2? LBP? This is what he said - they are new 6 new IPs that will make you say wow! - games we haven't even seen yet! I'm so excited!
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toughNAME - 651 days 10 hours ago
4 - "We've surpassed what Halo 3 offered,"
I've always admired the relationship between Bungie and Epic complimenting the others' games and not releasing them simultaneously

When and Why did Mark Rein say this?

And in regards to the article -

what's this guy talking about? He's defining TEASE
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Omegasyde - 651 days 9 hours ago
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Mark Rein told me: "We've surpassed what Halo 3 offered."

I am sorry but Halo 3 is better. The only saving grace for Ut3 is the graphics and mods.

Cod4 > Halo 3 however.
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ruibing - 651 days 9 hours ago
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Well if he did sign a non-disclosure agreement, he legally bound not to disclose it. I think it just gives us the idea that though we should look forward to this year, next year is already showing its highlights.
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tweaker - 651 days 10 hours ago
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"don't mean to be a tease - all I can say is that I was left speechless.
If the footage I was shown truly is "in game", as told to me by the Sony PR people, then we could be on the brink of a step change in what games consoles are capable of in terms of story-telling and immersion."

WTF?!?! i need more info on this secret game. lol. sounds groundbreaking.
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TheHater - 651 days 10 hours ago
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I wonder what game it could be. Could it be Team Ninja New ps3 project? Eight Days? Or could it be the new Jak and Dexter game?
Or could it be GOD of WAR 3?
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ikiru3385 - 651 days 10 hours ago
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oh cmon! don't play with my emotions like that! tease info sucks :-\
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MK_Red - 651 days 10 hours ago
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Nice find and read. MotorStorm 2's engine already looking good and having 4 player split-screen MP!!??? I'm IN.

As for that crazy secret game, my suspects list would be:

Heavy Rain
God of War 3
Ico Project 3
Siren PS3
Heavenly Sword 2
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jwatt - 651 days 10 hours ago
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It's Final fantasy, could be any version.
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Condoleezza Rice - 651 days 9 hours ago
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It's GOW3,trust me on this
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Omegasyde - 651 days 9 hours ago
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99.9% sure its heavy rain, or Afrika? They are the only games that I think fit the description.
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jackdoe - 651 days 9 hours ago
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He wouldn't have to sign an NDA for Afrika, not to mention that game has no story.
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rushbd - 651 days 9 hours ago
8.5 - I dont think it's a game that we know
As Phil Harrison was caught surprised when the journalist asked him about it:
"In fact, the game is such a secret that when I mentioned the game to Phil Harrison last week he was unsure at first whether even to admit the title existed. When I explained I had been shown it under strict Non Disclosure Agreement terms he looked relieved."

I think it's the team ICo's new game. :D
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Omegasyde - 651 days 9 hours ago
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You are correct, then I switch Akrika for

...... The GetAway 4 based on this..

SCEE games made in Europe.

* Bigbig Studios – Pursuit Force
* Evolution Studios – MotorStorm
* Guerrilla Games – Killzone series
* SCE London Studio (includes Team SOHO & Camden) – The Getaway series, SingStar series
* SCE Studio Cambridge (formerly Millennium Interactive) – MediEvil series, Primal
* SCE Studio Liverpool (formerly Psygnosis) – Wipeout series, F1 series

Guerillia is bussing with Killzone 2
Liverpool is working on Wipeout
Evolution studio with motorstorm 2
BigBig just does PSP and helps with PSN titles...

so that leaves...
SCE Studio Cambridge and SCE London Studio (the biggest London studio)
He did mention "new" IP, however but also mention immersion.

SCE Studio Cambridge has not done anything is some time however..

Then again Ninja theory in New Zealand as well...
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jwatt - 651 days 9 hours ago
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Now that I think about it, it could be heavy rain. I think this was the title sony was talking about when they said can games make you cry and this fits the description with "story-telling and immersion."

I think Heavy Rain will have alot of immersion and story telling. I don't know what other game it could be, maybe one of the Rockstar exclusives or A game from the team that created ICO. It could also be the Getaway becuase I think the graphics on the ps2 version looked good.
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MK_Red - 651 days ago
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Phil was hesitant about it so it's not a game we officially know about but the guy had heard of it so it won't be a totlally new and unheard ip.
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ChefDejon - 651 days 10 hours ago
9 - i think this site
some what ruined my gaming life i remember when i didnt worry about realease dates or secret games because i didnt know about them and there was no waiting for stuff to come out because i had no idea what was coming, i just took games as they came. if the were out they were out there was no anticipation, secrecy or waiting frustration. but i digress
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SeanScythe - 650 days 21 hours ago
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same here I remember my old PS2 days before I had a job with internet. I could look online all week at new games that are coming out months/years away. I miss them days, but I like knowing what sweet games are coming soon.
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Neo218 - 651 days 9 hours ago
10 - Suspects.
My Suspects are:

Heavy Rain "Big Possibility"

OR just a new ip we never heard of.
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Mu5afir - 651 days 9 hours ago
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Heavy Rain is not being developed by SCE.
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Storm23 - 651 days 9 hours ago
11 - Wahoo!
I want to see Resistance 2, MotorStorm 2, and this incredible secret game in action. I really wonder what the secret game is
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BLUR111 - 651 days 2 hours ago
11.1 - ^?!
motor storm 2, lol.. what thatS the best u can think of. cmon! man look at your avatar....`~~~~III~~~~~
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Storm23 - 650 days 20 hours ago
11.2 - Are you serious?
All I was talking about was relating to the story above. God of War 3 was not mentioned so I did not mention it...get it?

Of course I want to see GoW3...who doesn't?
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BLUR111 - 650 days 13 hours ago
11.3 - @are you serious?
no
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jackdoe - 651 days 9 hours ago
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So a Resistance 2 trailer was shown... And what is this unknown game. Legend of Dragoon 2? Some kind of resurrected dead franchise? God of War III!?
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