Upcoming Conferences/Events

[xbdestroya]

Ok guys, CES is behind us and February's event is something of a mystery still.

But that doesn't mean that our worlds should revolve *solely* around these two events. Afterall, we're technology lovers, right?

So what other events are floating around in the near and long-term?

I remember that there was supposed to be some conference coming up soon where Cell would be featured. Anyone remember what it was? (not talking ISSCC here) Then also the Game Developers Conference in March.

What else might there be?

[Raitei]

Is this only PS3 related
mac are having there confrence. tomorow i think. Apparently something new lined up.. iPod squared cubed to the power of a billion? the possibilities are endless, and probably that now annoying white

[Sklaar]

http://www.isscc.org/isscc/2006/ap/2006_AP_Final.pdf

page 19:shifty:

[xbdestroya]

Is this only PS3 related
mac are having there confrence. tomorow i think. Apparently something new lined up.. iPod squared cubed to the power of a billion? the possibilities are endless, and probably that now annoying white

LOL, yeah I'm just thinking PS3 stuff here - BUT, maybe we can craft up an excuse to have Mac discussion somehwere in another thread. :smoke:

(gotta be clever though, because that'll be hard to justify)

@Sklaar - thanks for posting that! ISSCC's back in the game afterall.

[Sklaar]

No problem, I think Febuary will be awesome!

[Handycrap101]

What is this D.I.C.E I've heard people speak of??

[LaLiLuLeLo]

E3 06 will definitely be the 'guantlet dropped' show. That's when we'll have the most solid comparisons of all the consoles (yes even revolution [hopefully]) and people will either put up or shut up. *thumbs up*

[jaxmkii]

the febuary event??? do we have a date and time??? location??? a conformation of what will be covered??? or is it all a "suprise"

[julps31]

the febuary event??? do we have a date and time??? location??? a conformation of what will be covered??? or is it all a "suprise"Well i'm assuming the February event will have the same time/date with the same agenda as the original event(namely playable PS3 games) but with the added "suprise". And aperently the date is February 5th (thats what Z says) which I assume was date Sony annouced for the original event.

http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1185&Itemid=2

"The exec also said that playable versions of games will be shown to Japanese consumers in a special to-be-announced event in February. He claimed that the company could have shown playable games at TGS, but felt it would be inappropriate to do so, this being the machine's first Japanese showing."

They say "To Be Annouced", in this artical.

[TEEDA]

The PLayStation Meeting I think.
I remember Kutaragi saying that the february event was going to be the eve of the PS3 before the launch.

[tazz3]

Sony does have a play station show in feburay.
but they have not said any thing about the dates yet.

[jaxmkii]

The PLayStation Meeting I think.
I remember Kutaragi saying that the february event was going to be the eve of the PS3 before the launch.
THAT WOULD BE THE SHIZNIT!!! can some one please confirm this!

[Danji]

Feb. is the Playstation Meeting pre-launch for the PS3.

[makeitlookreal]

I have had enough from Sony.

I have learned my lesson.

We will learn nothing in Febuary.

We will also learn nothing in March.

We will additionally learn nothing in April.

All additional PS3 info will be on hold as Sony delays the launch of the system.

Of course they might show a few new clips of games. Perhaps they might even say something vague about the online system.

But when it comes to the CELL, the RSX, or anything technical we will learn nothing whatsoever.

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Uh, who peed in your cheerios dude?
They didn't do anything they didn't say they would for ces. They said ps3 would be there. Everything else was guys like us speculating. TGS was a let down but you can't get all bent out of shape over this.

[julps31]

I have had enough from Sony.

I have learned my lesson.

We will learn nothing in Febuary.

We will also learn nothing in March.

We will additionally learn nothing in April.

All additional PS3 info will be on hold as Sony delays the launch of the system.

Of course they might show a few new clips of games. Perhaps they might even say something vague about the online system.

But when it comes to the CELL, the RSX, or anything technical we will learn nothing whatsoever.Exactly what LaLi said. I'll give you the same explanation I gave Frosty Nugs in the CES thread after his rant *copies and paste quote*

"I wouldn't really worry about it if I was you..especially since the February event was annouced as the first place to play PS3 games and it was annouced that PS3 would be at CES (wich it was). So I wouldn't think Sony would snub us on this event (TGS was the only event that they actually didn't deliver on). CES was just an anti-climax because we wanted the information...but Sony never promised we would get it (wich they did with the February event). What they did say is the PS3 wil be at CES. And it was. And they said we'll get to play the PS3 in Febuary. So considering thats what the event is for I would deifiantly be comfortable with saying we "will" get information."

It just seems like theres been more events that Sony didn't deliver on..which isn't the case. There was E3 (PS3 introduction)..and then TGS (where they didn't deliver), CES (where they did deliver on there promises) and the next event is the Febuary event. Patience is virtue my son lol.

[Gounmckuber]

So I wouldn't think Sony would snub us on this event (TGS was the only event that they actually didn't deliver on).Are you speaking about playable games at TGS? The only thing I recall was that Ken said they hope to have something playable so people could get a taste of the next generation. I dont think he or anyone else actually promised to have anything there. Maybe he hoped they could have something truly impressive at TGS but nothing was ready? Im sure a couple of games couldve been played but the impressive elements just werent ready{meaning physics implementation, environmental interaction, etc.}

[Sebastiano]

I wouldn't really worry about it if I was you..especially since the February event was annouced as the first place to play PS3 games and it was annouced that PS3 would be at CES (wich it was). So I wouldn't think Sony would snub us on this event (TGS was the only event that they actually didn't deliver on). CES was just an anti-climax because we wanted the information...but Sony never promised we would get it (wich they did with the February event). What they did say is the PS3 wil be at CES. And it was. And they said we'll get to play the PS3 in Febuary. So considering thats what the event is for I would deifiantly be comfortable with saying we "will" get information."


WOW...Sony said that? we will get to see actual gameplay?

I totally missed that. When was it announced?? Have any links?

Thanks

[Red_Eyes]

Maybe not playable demos. But I clearly remember Sony saying something about a big suprise.

[Sebastiano]

Maybe not playable demos. But I clearly remember Sony saying something about a big suprise.


I am really starting to worry about this February event. I hope it does not turn out to be a game trailer fest.
Sony has been too quite. I am starting to wonder if they really have anything to show at this point. I hope they are not falling behind schedule.

:unsure:

[xbdestroya]

Feb will be impressive in a way I never ever expected in the first place for TGS and CES. Of this I have no doubt. The difference between these is that for the other two, Sony never asked for us to expect anything. For Feb, they've already told us to prepare ourselves.

[Theo]

Feb will be impressive in a way I never ever expected in the first place for TGS and CES. Of this I have no doubt. The difference between these is that for the other two, Sony never asked for us to expect anything. For Feb, they've already told us to prepare ourselves.


I agree. I was not dissapointed about CES, but I was a little bit about TGS. I understand very well why Sony did not boost the ps3 at TGS, but still somehow I expected more (the hype must have gotten me lol). It was pretty clear to me how the CES would go, conserning the ps3...Many others were more or less dissapointed though. I strongly believe this Feb. event will hit like a bomb, it will be information madness like no other, I tell ya! Even so, I think Sony should do something before this, as I feel the intrest towards ps3 has somewhat diminished in general.

[Metal Sphere]

This is only building interest in the machine, actually. Even detractors are getting driven mad by the utter silence on the part of Sony, and it's causing people to doubt the machine, praise it and speculate like their lives depended on it. All this is viral hype, a self-perpetuating machine that Sony fuels by adding... nothing!

Places like Gaming-Age's forums, IGN, Gamespot and the other large gaming sites are going to get hammered because we're basically going to get 9 months worth of PS3 information in one day. This is what Sony does, build anticipation. I'd say all that media is worth the silence, eh? Think about it. Sony simply has to make the affair as big and flashy as possible, throwing out loads of information (like what we've been asking for), games, online plans, the works.

The gaming media eats this up for 2 or 3 weeks, and either on the same day or later, the mainstream media shows it off and guess who's the most wanted console in the world in one shot?

The RSX is taped out, heck the reference kits (the final development kit) are already out there with over 4k worldwide. NDAs expire later this month and around that time EA is to make an announcement about a game, and we've got a 'surprise' in February which is basically a massive party where developers are uncorked and we get the scoop on the PS3.

Oh, and folks at CES 2006 have noticed that the PS3's base is half as tall as it was at E3 2005 and that the curve is nearly flat. Apparently, I wasn't going mad after all.

[xbdestroya]

Well, I'm still not sure if that 4k comment actually refers to 'final' dev kits - I would more imagine that it refers to kits total - but I totally agree with the thrust of that post MetalSphere.

Sony will have their message drown out all others come Feb, no doubt.

[VG Aficionado]

PS3 Evaluation System Delivery Plan (http://media.ps3.ign.com/articles/635/635630/img_2928346.html)

[xbdestroya]

Ok, right... but I hope you're not posting that projection from July as a statement of what's actually occured.

I need more than six-month old slides to confirm things for me. :smoke:

[Junox50]

This is only building interest in the machine, actually. Even detractors are getting driven mad by the utter silence on the part of Sony, and it's causing people to doubt the machine, praise it and speculate like their lives depended on it. All this is viral hype, a self-perpetuating machine that Sony fuels by adding... nothing!

Places like Gaming-Age's forums, IGN, Gamespot and the other large gaming sites are going to get hammered because we're basically going to get 9 months worth of PS3 information in one day. This is what Sony does, build anticipation. I'd say all that media is worth the silence, eh? Think about it. Sony simply has to make the affair as big and flashy as possible, throwing out loads of information (like what we've been asking for), games, online plans, the works.

The gaming media eats this up for 2 or 3 weeks, and either on the same day or later, the mainstream media shows it off and guess who's the most wanted console in the world in one shot?

The RSX is taped out, heck the reference kits (the final development kit) are already out there with over 4k worldwide. NDAs expire later this month and around that time EA is to make an announcement about a game, and we've got a 'surprise' in February which is basically a massive party where developers are uncorked and we get the scoop on the PS3.

Oh, and folks at CES 2006 have noticed that the PS3's base is half as tall as it was at E3 2005 and that the curve is nearly flat. Apparently, I wasn't going mad after all.


Alas, someone who understands. The Sony method is doing well in building anticipation for the PS3. It just urges one to want to know what Sony are bringing into the fold with their latest console.

[Fillibuster]

OOO February, my sis' bday on the first means no more driving her ass around the Earth, but the anticipation building up for almost a year will explode in a massive firey ball of PS3-y goodness. We're gonna be speechless, I can see it now

[VG Aficionado]

Ok, right... but I hope you're not posting that projection from July as a statement of what's actually occured.

I need more than six-month old slides to confirm things for me. :smoke:What I meant with that slide is that Hirai said they had distributed 4000+ devkits to date and there it says they planned to deliver 3000+ by November 2005, so everything's going all right according to schedule... I guess.

[xbdestroya]

What I meant with that slide is that Hirai said they had distributed 4000+ devkits to date and there it says they planned to deliver 3000+ by November 2005, so everything's going all right according to schedule... I guess.

Ok I see where you're coming from now. Well I honestly can't tell if that's supposed to be dev kits shipped per month or what, since the first two months seem to swap places shipment-wise.

[Domination]

This is only building interest in the machine, actually. Even detractors are getting driven mad by the utter silence on the part of Sony, and it's causing people to doubt the machine, praise it and speculate like their lives depended on it. All this is viral hype, a self-perpetuating machine that Sony fuels by adding... nothing!

Places like Gaming-Age's forums, IGN, Gamespot and the other large gaming sites are going to get hammered because we're basically going to get 9 months worth of PS3 information in one day. This is what Sony does, build anticipation. I'd say all that media is worth the silence, eh? Think about it. Sony simply has to make the affair as big and flashy as possible, throwing out loads of information (like what we've been asking for), games, online plans, the works.

The gaming media eats this up for 2 or 3 weeks, and either on the same day or later, the mainstream media shows it off and guess who's the most wanted console in the world in one shot?

The RSX is taped out, heck the reference kits (the final development kit) are already out there with over 4k worldwide. NDAs expire later this month and around that time EA is to make an announcement about a game, and we've got a 'surprise' in February which is basically a massive party where developers are uncorked and we get the scoop on the PS3.

Oh, and folks at CES 2006 have noticed that the PS3's base is half as tall as it was at E3 2005 and that the curve is nearly flat. Apparently, I wasn't going mad after all.

I had to laugh out loud at that post. That is so true. It is like many tried to warn others before it started. Sony is very experienced when it comes to hype. And the funny part about it is, they established most of that hype by showing nothing. If done from the begining, you probably would have thought it to be an insane move. Yet it's working - far greater than expected, and they didn't even need MTV to do it.

[Junox50]

I had to laugh out loud at that post. That is so true. It is like many tried to warn others before it started. Sony is very experienced when it comes to hype. And the funny part about it is, they established most of that hype by showing nothing. If done from the begining, you probably would have thought it to be an insane move. Yet it's working - far greater than expected, and they didn't even need MTV to do it.

What's funny is Sony being quiet on the subject is most likely driving Microsoft insane.

:laugh:

[julps31]

I wouldn't really worry about it if I was you..especially since the February event was annouced as the first place to play PS3 games and it was annouced that PS3 would be at CES (wich it was). So I wouldn't think Sony would snub us on this event (TGS was the only event that they actually didn't deliver on). CES was just an anti-climax because we wanted the information...but Sony never promised we would get it (wich they did with the February event). What they did say is the PS3 wil be at CES. And it was. And they said we'll get to play the PS3 in Febuary. So considering thats what the event is for I would deifiantly be comfortable with saying we "will" get information.
"WOW...Sony said that? we will get to see actual gameplay?

I totally missed that. When was it announced?? Have any links?

ThanksYea..here. I'll find some articals.

Okay. Heres some quotes that makes me think there will be playable games. They did say the origanal event was where there would be playable PS3 games but since they changed it I don't know if they intend to have the same events or not. But I would guess they will have playables and more than origanlly planned.

In addition, Saeki reveals in rather non-specific fashion that a February 2006 Japanese event intended to showcase playable PS3 games has been re-arranged, but that a "secret" alternative is being readied that may surprise players.

http://ps3.qj.net/2005/09/sony-discusses-ps3-february-event.html

As for when gamers will finally get to wrap their meaty fists around Sony's forthcoming PS3 titles, Saeki wouldn't be drawn, merely promising that the company has "a big surprise" in store next February, when its PS3 event was originally scheduled to occur. So, cripes and knickers then.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/r/?page=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/news/news_story.php(que)id=126586

And i'm pretty Sony did annouced that the PS3 would be playable at TGS. Take it how you want it..its not neccessarly a comfirmation but he seemed to think it would possibly be there.

"At the PlayStation Meeting held recently, Ken Kutaragi said “We hope to use the Tokyo Game Show as a chance for everyone to get to know, or possibly experience, what next-generation entertainment is all about.”

http://www.ps3blog.net/2005/07/28/playable-ps3-at-tgs/

[Metal Sphere]

Well, I'm still not sure if that 4k comment actually refers to 'final' dev kits - I would more imagine that it refers to kits total - but I totally agree with the thrust of that post MetalSphere.

Sony will have their message drown out all others come Feb, no doubt.

Stringer's comments at CES were about 4k units since they started sending them out in Decemeber and that's actually higher than what they said they'd ship (which was ~3k).


Honestly, with the final kit out there and in quantities like the above you have to wonder if Sony has already started production or not, and it's quite likely that they have.

[Junox50]

Stringer's comments at CES were about 4k units since they started sending them out in Decemeber and that's actually higher than what they said they'd ship (which was ~3k).


Honestly, with the final kit out there and in quantities like the above you have to wonder if Sony has already started production or not, and it's quite likely that they have.

I enjoy reading your posts, so knowledgeable and understanding of what's going on.

[Metal Sphere]

I enjoy reading your posts, so knowledgeable and understanding of what's going on.

Well, I'm glad you enjoy reading them. All I do is basically look at the big picture, what Sony's done in the past and often, I'll find interesting tidbits that bump up the probability of something happening (or not) in the near future.

That's the best we can do at the moment, but given Sony's past conference/show strategy, it's best to assume that we're going to get everything we've been aching for since it's unveiling way back in May 2005. Toss out the often forgotten statement by Howard Stringer about the PS3 going "underground" until E3 2006 and that it would be that machine's show, and it's well within reason to assume we're going to get large doses of technical, pricing and software information either at one of these events.

A question I'd like to put out there though. When do you guys the February event will be held? My view is that when it was announced that there would be a surprise in said month, Sony simply picked something major to show without changing the original date of February 5th.

[julps31]

Let me grab my post from the online thread:

"I don't think it will be just one thing or annoucment since i'm sure Sony planned on announcing data on the RSX, Cell, online and such in the first place. So giving us information about stuff we don't even know about doesn't seem like much of an suprise. It will be the event itself thats a suprise (a launch....??? Lol).

I'm wondering what the suprise will be. And from the quotes I posted from Sony it seems like there may not be playables at the event since they say the event was "changed" or "re-arranged" but whatever is there in its place will be whats "suprising".

The suprise wont neccesarly be what they announce since we don't have much info in the first place..so if they do announce a new architecture for the RSX...that wouldn't explain the change of events or neccesarly be suprising since we don't have final specs for the RSX. I wouldn't really think of an annoucment as a suprise. Who knows. February will be here in no time and i'm thinking it'll be on the 5th too.

[xbdestroya]

Stringer's comments at CES were about 4k units since they started sending them out in Decemeber and that's actually higher than what they said they'd ship (which was ~3k).


Honestly, with the final kit out there and in quantities like the above you have to wonder if Sony has already started production or not, and it's quite likely that they have.

Well, Stringer's comments (actually it was Kaz I think) were for total dev kits shipped... but I don't think those slides are refering to total - I think they're refering to monthly. So I actually think Sony is behind their estimates on how many dev kits they were supposed to have shipped by now. I mean unless those initial kits were supposed to be more or less discarded numerically when newer versions started shipping.

You say Stringer/KAz means since December, but do you have the exact quote for that?

PS - It was Harrison that said PS3 would be going underground, not Stringer. :smoke: I think you're on a Stringer-attribution kick right now.

[Domination]

Hold on! Something just sprang to mind. Sony said the surprise is for gamers, but then it is also a secret that they have been keeping closely guarded. As it usually is, a surprise isn't a surpise if we already know something about it. So I'm thinking could the big surprise be Sony acquiring rights or even ownership to a specific company out there with a popular background? Don't ask me who it is because I don't know, but it sounds like it could work as an alternative for gamers.

[Maya 5.0]

I know what your thinking Domination...your thinking GTA :)

[Viper]

Damnit, Sony and Nintendo are both doing this silent treatment and speculation on both are at boiling levels. MS on the other hand just spills its guts and isn't living up to all the generated hype from them.



As for production, many of us don't think so yet as certain aspects are still being finalized. They are probably mass producing certain components already though so they'll have them ready for mass production when the time comes (see unlike MS and the can't-make-more-than-grandma-bakes-cookies-at-once Xbox360).

[Metal Sphere]

Well, Stringer's comments (actually it was Kaz I think) were for total dev kits shipped... but I don't think those slides are refering to total - I think they're refering to monthly. So I actually think Sony is behind their estimates on how many dev kits they were supposed to have shipped by now. I mean unless those initial kits were supposed to be more or less discarded numerically when newer versions started shipping.

Ah, you just kick started my memory, XB. It was on a slide either at the Playstation Meeting or TGS in which it stated there'd be 3000 development kits worldwide by November after the startlingly low 400 when the event started.


You say Stringer/KAz means since December, but do you have the exact quote for that?


PS - It was Harrison that said PS3 would be going underground, not Stringer. :smoke: I think you're on a Stringer-attribution kick right now.

Yeah, looks like I am, since he's the only major Sony head that's spoken as of late which should also raise some flags around here (except for Kaz at CES, but he gives a whole lot of non-answers so... =P)

[Danji]

Well, think about this. If a company already has a shipping product with the Cell inside it's reasonable to believe that Sony is likely to already be producing 7 SPU Cell chips at a reasonable pace. The RSX has been taped out (recently) from what we're hearing so Sony will be producing the RSX shortly. The Blu-ray players launch in Feb. for most companies so it's not a stretch of the imagination to say that sony already has been producing those for a good bit.

I think they're going to be very ready for the launch. XBdestroya, do you think XDR would have any problems in the production phase? Are the modules already being produced?

[Metal Sphere]

Well, think about this. If a company already has a shipping product with the Cell inside it's reasonable to believe that Sony is likely to already be producing 7 SPU Cell chips at a reasonable pace. The RSX has been taped out (recently) from what we're hearing so Sony will be producing the RSX shortly. The Blu-ray players launch in Feb. for most companies so it's not a stretch of the imagination to say that sony already has been producing those for a good bit.

Well, like Viper said, there are probably quite a few components of the machine being mass produced while others are still getting tweaked. I, for one, agree with you that the PS3's Blu-Ray drive is done (since players are far more complicated than what the machine is getting). Nice bit of info there about most companies debuting their BR players in February, the same month that NDAs expire and the "surprise" event is takes place.

From what you're saying it seems like the RSX is finished as well (wow, and they originally placed it at late Summer '05), but this is likely still getting kinks worked out of it. Hmm, is it possible that some things were revised in the GPU? Just the amount of time after the original date leads me to believe that this is a step beyond a simple G70 variant.


I think they're going to be very ready for the launch. XBdestroya, do you think XDR would have any problems in the production phase? Are the modules already being produced?

Damn good question!

[Media]

All I know, is that at the Feb. event, we will all be satisfied. Currently, PS3 is still set for spring 2006, and so I can't think of any better a time to unleash what we need to know about PS3 than the PLAYSTATION Meeting. We have been dissappointed by past events because we expected too much, but I don't think Sony will be vague at this one. Don't expect everything, but honestly, I think you should expect enough. Give the guys some credit. :shrug:

[Mr_Nothin]

PS3 Developers Conference
ALL things considered "ps3" to be discussed:
RSX info
CELL programming
Audio for ps3
Demonstrating the games and sharing developing experiences and tips and stuff

MARCH 1st & 2nd

Day 1 Schedule:
http://www.devstation.scee.com/agenda

Day 2 Schedule:
http://www.devstation.scee.com/agenda_day2

http://www.devstation.scee.com/

[Coded-Dude]

THE ONLY THING THAT IS DRIVING ME CRAZY.........where will they initially launch(prays for NA) and how many units will be available(prays for at least one million).

I am sure I will be happy with all the final specs, and woudl like to know them , but as I stated its not as important as said frustrations.

[xbdestroya]

Mr Nothin - good one! Some rep for you. :)

That's what I'm going for, fleshing out some conference schedules.

[LiquidEagle]

So it seems like there's still no specific date in Feb. when this is gonna go down? I haven't seen anything that indicates a date so as far as I know it could be Feb 1st or the 28th, or anywhere in between :-/

I'm definitely excited for this conference though, and I doubt Sony's surprise will disappoint, hopefully it's not just an announcement of and earlier-than-expected launch date or something, and Sony does something wild with the technology they have at hand (or snags the rights to a game we've all been looking forward to...GTA being a good example).

[jaxmkii]

^^^ 5th

[julps31]

Hold on! Something just sprang to mind. Sony said the surprise is for gamers, but then it is also a secret that they have been keeping closely guarded. As it usually is, a surprise isn't a surpise if we already know something about it. So I'm thinking could the big surprise be Sony acquiring rights or even ownership to a specific company out there with a popular background? Don't ask me who it is because I don't know, but it sounds like it could work as an alternative for gamers.Nah..that doesn't sound like a realistic suprise for the event. Like I said before Sony made it seem like the alternative event is what would suprise us..not neccesarly a single annoucment.

"On February event

It is a secret but you can be assured it is going to be very, very original, a super big surprise.

Source: Famitsu Weekly

http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1185&Itemid=2

"When asked if there would be any changes to the February PS3 event where playable demos will be on hand, Saeki did not respond directly. However, he did say that SCE is planning something for the event that is sure to be a "major" surprise."

http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/09/28/news_6134592.html

[Handycrap101]

Man julps, when I read things like that my mind feels like it's going to explode with all sorts of possibilities running wild in my brain. They still have so much to show and so many questions to answer... this show has nothing but colossal written all over it.

[Metal Sphere]

"When asked if there would be any changes to the February PS3 event where playable demos will be on hand, Saeki did not respond directly. However, he did say that SCE is planning something for the event that is sure to be a "major" surprise."


...In other words, this is basically confirmation that the event hasn't been moved, but that a "surprise" (whatever that may be) will be unveiled that wasn't around before it was originally planned.

[Infernal]

The greatest suprise would be if Sony announces that they purchased Bungie and that Halo 3 will be a launch game on the PS3 and never come out on 360. :ko: I know it wont happen but that would be one hell of a suprise.

[julps31]

Man julps, when I read things like that my mind feels like it's going to explode with all sorts of possibilities running wild in my brain. They still have so much to show and so many questions to answer... this show has nothing but colossal written all over it.Lol..I know how you feel. Like your heart wont make it until February lol. :splitspin The excitement!!! But I think this will be the show we've been waiting for. I can't wait man.

[Domination]

Nah..that doesn't sound like a realistic suprise for the event. Like I said before Sony made it seem like the alternative event is what would suprise us..not neccesarly a single annoucment.



http://www.next-gen.biz/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1185&Itemid=2



http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/09/28/news_6134592.html

Hmm.... You're right. I guess it's back to the drawing board.

[sif]

How about a simultaneous conference in NA, Japan and the EU (London hopefully) where they announce HD Eyetoy bundled with every console and a release schedule with one month spacing (better for supply than worldwide release). For example - Japan in March, NA in April and EU/Oceania in May.

[Sephiroth_VII]

no real surprise. It's supposed to be original you know...

[RzrWire]

How about a new Ninja Gaiden exclusive to the PS3 with video and a playable demo!? Or a world wide launch would probably be a little more realistic.

[julps31]

How about a new Ninja Gaiden exclusive to the PS3 with video and a playable demo!? Or a world wide launch would probably be a little more realistic.I think the suprise will be bigger than Sony annoucing a single game being playable. Especially considering they announced the event back in September. The only exception would be a game like Ninja Gaiden that most people would assume would only be on the 360.

But I still find it hard to think that Sony would annouce a change of events and a "suprise" just to show off a game. Especially considering what they said when they annouced the event.

("It is a secret but you can be assured it is going to be very, very original, a super big surprise.")

Very origanal? Doesn't sound like a game related annoucment to me. Annoucing a single playable game would neccesarly be "origanal".

[RzrWire]

julps31 ~ I have a very strong feeling it has nothing to do with a single game either. I was just throwing something out there for the hell of it.

My Personal "Big Surprise" Wish: Something along the lines of being able to chat with people all around the world at any given time through a central online service that Sony provides. Not only that but if you're typing to someone that only speaks Japanese, Korean, German, ect. Sony's servers will translate what your typing into their language and show up only on their tv and vis versa. On top of that Sony's servers would also translate what everyone is saying into a person's prefered language setting even in a large chat room environment. An added bonus would be voice recognition through a head set. So that way you wouldn't even have to type at all. Just speak through the headset and what you say is typed into the chat room or hub and translated into a person's prefered language that shows up on their tv. This headset feature would also work excellent in a game. For instance; you're playing MGS4 Co-Op and you want to tell your partner from Russia or Japan about a trap they will run into that only you can see. All you do is talk into your headset, Sony's online servers translate the warning into text on your tv and your partner's in their language, he then reads the warning and replies giving you a realtime translation of his response!!! How f*cking cool would that be!?

[gibmonster]

Sony has something planned on the 1st and the 2nd of March.
he conference will specifically focus on development on PS3.

This Article is ripped right off IGN. com. I am unable to post the link.


DevStation 2006 Set
Two day conference to focus on PS3 exclusively.
by Wade Steel

January 12, 2006 - After a period of relative silence regarding the status of the PlayStation 3, Sony revealed that it will be making a major industry push with the announcement that its annual DevStation conference would be held in London on March 1st and 2nd with its sole focus being PlayStation 3 development.


According to Sony, the conference will be "twin stream" with one stream focusing on hardware and graphics and the other covering art, audio, video, and networking. Among the topics to be disucussed in these streams:

- Cell and the OS
- Third-party presentations (including Epic and a guest independent developer)
- Middleware (including Havok and Ageia)
- Performance analysis
- Art/content generation (including presentations from 3rd-party application vendors)

With many aspects of the PlayStation 3 still shrouded in mystery, we're hoping that this conference will shed some light on the capabilities of Sony's next-generation offering and make the wait for its eventual release that much harder to endure.

[xbdestroya]

Gibmonster thanks, but that's like the sixth time that's been posted. :)

[gibmonster]

Gibmonster thanks, but that's like the sixth time that's been posted. :)

lol oops, my mistake.

Have'nt been on the internet for ages so i'm a bit behind on things.

[VG Aficionado]

I think many of you are missing the point on February's surprise.

The key about February's event is that something unique and original is going to happen at PS conference (that's assuming Sony confirms a date for this conference implying it will really happen). It may not be anything too special, or maybe yes. Just keep your fingers crossed and let speculation go with the flow.

However, that doesn't mean that there won't be surprising announcements. Those will be surprises indeed, but not "The Surprise". Lower than expected price, sooner than expected launch, more and better than expected games and exclusives, greater than expected final specs and online service... there are things that are a given, so we have to wonder what else remains to be seen about PS3.

[sif]

The surprise will be 3 simulataneous conferences in EU, NA and Asia (as a precursor to a worldwide release?), or somthing like that IMO, as it ties in with Sony people saying February's event is going to be different to what we are used to (or words to that effect).

[xbdestroya]

I wouldn't doubt the three simultaneous events either, seems like the 'cool' thing to do these days; multi-region events.

[raVen]

i dont think the february suprise is still going... wasnt it cancelled?

[xbdestroya]

i dont think the february suprise is still going... wasnt it cancelled?

It was the 'Playstation Meeting' in Feb that was cancelled. The 'February Surprise' is what's supposedly replaced it. You can dig around the various threads I guess that quote the Sony execs saying something's happenign in Feb, but they definitely do.

[Metal Sphere]

Like I said while putting up the original announcement about the "surprise", the even was never rescheduled or cancelled, something was simply added to it.

[xbdestroya]

Like I said while putting up the original announcement about the "surprise", the even was never rescheduled or cancelled, something was simply added to it.

Hey well even better - because the scheduling of the old event is something a little more tangible being on the event roadmap and such.

[Domination]

julps31 ~ I have a very strong feeling it has nothing to do with a single game either. I was just throwing something out there for the hell of it.

My Personal "Big Surprise" Wish: Something along the lines of being able to chat with people all around the world at any given time through a central online service that Sony provides. Not only that but if you're typing to someone that only speaks Japanese, Korean, German, ect. Sony's servers will translate what your typing into their language and show up only on their tv and vis versa. On top of that Sony's servers would also translate what everyone is saying into a person's prefered language setting even in a large chat room environment. An added bonus would be voice recognition through a head set. So that way you wouldn't even have to type at all. Just speak through the headset and what you say is typed into the chat room or hub and translated into a person's prefered language that shows up on their tv. This headset feature would also work excellent in a game. For instance; you're playing MGS4 Co-Op and you want to tell your partner from Russia or Japan about a trap they will run into that only you can see. All you do is talk into your headset, Sony's online servers translate the warning into text on your tv and your partner's in their language, he then reads the warning and replies giving you a realtime translation of his response!!! How f*cking cool would that be!?

Since the PSP acts as a translator, both vocally and text, this may not be far from the truth. That would be really cool since this would also expand the online community far beyond one specific country, leading to more player online no matter when you get on. I like it.:thumbl:

[Metal Sphere]

Hey well even better - because the scheduling of the old event is something a little more tangible being on the event roadmap and such.

Exactly and it also falls right in line with what Sony did with the PS2, showing playables only a few months before launch.

[warmachine]

gamefront (http://www.gamefront.de)

German


Termin des 'Konami Gamers Day'

18.01.06 - Konami wird den 'Konami Gamers Day' am 25.01.06 in den USA austragen. Auf der Veranstaltung wird das kommende Lineup für verschiedene Plattformen vorgestellt, so dass auch Neuankündigungen möglich sind.



English


'Konami Gamers Day' dated

Konami is going to hold the 'Konami Gamers Day' on January 25 2006 in USA. At this event the future lineup for different platforms is presented, so that it might be possible to see some new games.

[Z]

good find warmachine :)

the events coming up are:
Konami Gamers Day: Jan. 25
PS3 blowout!: Feb.
DevStation (http://www.devstation.scee.com/) (focus exclusively on game
development for the PLAYSTATION®3): March 1-2
GDC (http://www.gdconf.com/): March 20-24

yup, the droubt season is finally over!!

PS. list any other gaming event that is missing :)