Sony Announces 2008-2009 Software Lineup For PlayStation Family
Sony Computer Entertainment America announced a lineup of highly-anticipated software titles set to launch over the remainder of 2008 and early 2009 exclusively for PlayStation 3, PSP and PlayStation Network.
A mix of original concepts as well as franchise mainstays, the upcoming list of software includes more than 15 games across all PlayStation platforms.
This year, PS3's momentum is stronger than ever, kick-started by strong holiday sales and Blu-ray Disc becoming the de facto high-definition standard. Software such as GRAN TURISMO 5 PROLOGUE and MLB 08 THE SHOW have also continued to drive PS3 forward. The PSP system also continues to shine, with hardware sales still going very strong since the introduction of the new slimmer and lighter PSP, and one of last month's PSP exclusives, GOD OF WAR: CHAINS OF OLYMPUS, ranking among the Top 10 titles sold across all platforms.
Further highlighting the break-through year for PS3, broader online community initiatives launching on PlayStation Network are shaping up to be key components to its success. The PlayStation Network community has maintained its growth in popularity with eight million accounts registered worldwide and more than 140 million downloads to date. In addition to offering consumers new and original forms of entertainment, PlayStation Network supports free access to community-centric online gameplay, communications tools, web browsing, commerce, and cross platform functionality with PS3 and PSP.
The caliber of original and innovative content on PLAYSTATION Store continues to evolve with breakthrough games like PIXELJUNK MONSTERS and ECHOCHROME, and upcoming applications such as PlayStation Home.
SCEA's first party line up for PS3 includes the original and imaginative LITTLEBIGPLANET from Media Molecule, along with heavy hitting sequels to some of SCEA's most popular franchises including RESISTANCE 2 from Insomniac Games, SOCOM: U.S. NAVY SEALS CONFRONTATION from Slant Six Games, and the officially titled MOTORSTORM PACIFIC RIFT from Evolution Studios.
Available in February 2009 will be KILLZONE 2, the highly anticipated first-person shooter from Guerrilla Games. Through the PlayStation Network, PS3 owners will see an assortment of unique and original titles such as ELEFUNK, PIXELJUNK EDEN, and Wipeout HD. For PSP, franchise favorites such as SECRET AGENT CLANK and HOT SHOTS GOLF: OPEN TEE 2 will make their return to the portable screen.
Below is a complete list of the highly-anticipated first-party PS3, PSP, and PlayStation Network game titles due out this year and early 2009:
HOT SHOTS GOLF: OPEN TEE 2 -- PSP (Available June 3, 2008 / E for "Everyone")
Developed by Clap Hanz, HOT SHOTS GOLF: OPEN TEE 2 introduces six challenging new courses, along with new characters to customize using hundreds of accessories. Robust Internet play allows players to challenge other HOT SHOTS across the globe in tournaments of up to 16 players. Players can tee-off locally with up to eight others via Ad Hoc mode, or engage in a number of single-player modes such as Challenge, Training, and Stroke Play. With the franchise's signature over-the-top visuals and pick-up-and-play action, fans of the series can once again look forward to hitting the links on the go with the most fun and wacky golf experience available.
SECRET AGENT CLANK -- PSP (Available June 17, 2008 / E10+ for "Everyone 10+")
Ratchet, Clank, and Captain Qwark return to PSP this summer in SECRET AGENT CLANK, an all new adventure where Clank takes the lead as the titular character. Taking cues from spy classics of the past, SECRET AGENT CLANK presents the Ratchet and Clank universe with a spy themed twist, including Clank as the Galaxy's greatest undercover agent dressed in a tuxedo. Developed by High Impact Games, the studio that brought RATCHET & CLANK: SIZE MATTERS to PSP, SECRET AGENT CLANK brings the humor, quality gameplay and action that fans have come to expect from the franchise back to PSP.
WIPEOUT HD -- PSN (Available Summer 2008 / Rated E10+)
A mix of original concepts as well as franchise mainstays, the upcoming list of software includes more than 15 games across all PlayStation platforms.
This year, PS3's momentum is stronger than ever, kick-started by strong holiday sales and Blu-ray Disc becoming the de facto high-definition standard. Software such as GRAN TURISMO 5 PROLOGUE and MLB 08 THE SHOW have also continued to drive PS3 forward. The PSP system also continues to shine, with hardware sales still going very strong since the introduction of the new slimmer and lighter PSP, and one of last month's PSP exclusives, GOD OF WAR: CHAINS OF OLYMPUS, ranking among the Top 10 titles sold across all platforms.
Further highlighting the break-through year for PS3, broader online community initiatives launching on PlayStation Network are shaping up to be key components to its success. The PlayStation Network community has maintained its growth in popularity with eight million accounts registered worldwide and more than 140 million downloads to date. In addition to offering consumers new and original forms of entertainment, PlayStation Network supports free access to community-centric online gameplay, communications tools, web browsing, commerce, and cross platform functionality with PS3 and PSP.
The caliber of original and innovative content on PLAYSTATION Store continues to evolve with breakthrough games like PIXELJUNK MONSTERS and ECHOCHROME, and upcoming applications such as PlayStation Home.
SCEA's first party line up for PS3 includes the original and imaginative LITTLEBIGPLANET from Media Molecule, along with heavy hitting sequels to some of SCEA's most popular franchises including RESISTANCE 2 from Insomniac Games, SOCOM: U.S. NAVY SEALS CONFRONTATION from Slant Six Games, and the officially titled MOTORSTORM PACIFIC RIFT from Evolution Studios.
Available in February 2009 will be KILLZONE 2, the highly anticipated first-person shooter from Guerrilla Games. Through the PlayStation Network, PS3 owners will see an assortment of unique and original titles such as ELEFUNK, PIXELJUNK EDEN, and Wipeout HD. For PSP, franchise favorites such as SECRET AGENT CLANK and HOT SHOTS GOLF: OPEN TEE 2 will make their return to the portable screen.
Below is a complete list of the highly-anticipated first-party PS3, PSP, and PlayStation Network game titles due out this year and early 2009:
HOT SHOTS GOLF: OPEN TEE 2 -- PSP (Available June 3, 2008 / E for "Everyone")
Developed by Clap Hanz, HOT SHOTS GOLF: OPEN TEE 2 introduces six challenging new courses, along with new characters to customize using hundreds of accessories. Robust Internet play allows players to challenge other HOT SHOTS across the globe in tournaments of up to 16 players. Players can tee-off locally with up to eight others via Ad Hoc mode, or engage in a number of single-player modes such as Challenge, Training, and Stroke Play. With the franchise's signature over-the-top visuals and pick-up-and-play action, fans of the series can once again look forward to hitting the links on the go with the most fun and wacky golf experience available.
SECRET AGENT CLANK -- PSP (Available June 17, 2008 / E10+ for "Everyone 10+")
Ratchet, Clank, and Captain Qwark return to PSP this summer in SECRET AGENT CLANK, an all new adventure where Clank takes the lead as the titular character. Taking cues from spy classics of the past, SECRET AGENT CLANK presents the Ratchet and Clank universe with a spy themed twist, including Clank as the Galaxy's greatest undercover agent dressed in a tuxedo. Developed by High Impact Games, the studio that brought RATCHET & CLANK: SIZE MATTERS to PSP, SECRET AGENT CLANK brings the humor, quality gameplay and action that fans have come to expect from the franchise back to PSP.
WIPEOUT HD -- PSN (Available Summer 2008 / Rated E10+)
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