Saturday, January 9, 2010

Coming attractions on PlayStation

Take a look at some of 2010’s most anticipated games on PlayStation 3 and PSP.

Heavy Rain
Heavy Rain is a thrilling, cinematic and evolving game from Quantic Dream, the developer behind the critically acclaimed Fahrenheit on PlayStation 2. With a plot that revolves around the mysterious Origami Killer, you assume the role of multiple characters, each with very different backgrounds, motivations and skills. Your actions and decisions, whatever they may be, shape this dark tale and its ultimate outcome.

MAG
Are you tough enough to command a 128-strong army into battle with this huge, online first person shooter? In MAG, you experience a world of online warfare on an unprecedented scale, where 256 players take to the battlefield to win glory and the right to command their troops. Choose the force that reflects your fighting style and prove yourself to move through the chain of command to lead a squad, then a platoon, and ultimately an entire army.

God of War III
God of War III thrusts Kratos into an epic adventure filled with carnage and destruction, as he seeks revenge against the gods who have betrayed him. This final chapter of the trilogy allows you to take on the climactic role of the ex-Spartan warrior, Kratos, as he treads through the intimidating heights of Mount Olympus and the dark depths of Hell. Armed with double-chained blades, Kratos must take on mythology's darkest creatures while solving intricate puzzles throughout his merciless quest to destroy Olympus.

Gran Turismo 5
Are you prepared for the race? Gran Turismo 5 takes the acclaimed racing series to a whole new level with over 950 cars that can be raced on 20 courses. Featuring 70 variations, including the newest hybrid and electric cars, a new physics engine and a new in-cockpit view, Gran Turismo is a must for real racing fans. When you have conquered the racing tracks and honed your skills you can take the race online and compete against friends and other players across the globe via PlayStation Network.

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
Snake is back in an all new Metal Gear Solid tale exclusively on PSP. Developed by the legendary Hideo Kojima - the mastermind behind the Metal Gear Solid series on PlayStation - Peace Walker puts you in control of the famed Naked Snake at a critical point in modern history. Peace Walker features advanced co-operative techniques where multiple players sneak into enemy territory and accomplish gripping missions together. With breathtaking graphics on PSP, a thrilling storyline and everything else you've come to expect from a Metal Gear Solid game, this is a must for fans of the series and newcomers alike.

Brink
Brink is an immersive shooter that blends single player, co-op and multiplayer gameplay into one seamless experience, allowing you to develop your character as you play through each of the missions. Pick a specific role and fight to save yourself and the Ark, a floating city and mankind's last refuge. With a mix of dynamic battlefields, extensive customisation options, and an innovative control system, Brink is set to take multiplayer action on PS3 to all new heights.

BioShock 2
Set approximately 10 years after the events of BioShock, this highly anticipated sequel begins along the Atlantic coastline where a monster has been snatching little girls and bringing them back to the undersea city of Rapture. In an amazing twist, you play as the very first Big Daddy, travelling through the decrepit and beautiful fallen city in search of an unseen foe and some answers to the mystery. The sequel also features multiplayer missions, adding a whole new layer of action to the BioShock experience on PlayStation 3.

Red Dead Redemption
The makers of Grand Theft Auto IV have gone back to the Wild West to bring you Red Dead Redemption, the sequel to the action-packed PlayStation 2 game. Set in America during the early 1900s, Red Dead Redemption tells the story of John Marston, a former outlaw who is sent across the American frontier to help usher in law and order. Be prepared for gun battles, train robberies and epic pistol duels in a stunning open world as Marston struggles to bury his bloodstained past, one man at a time.

Final Fantasy XIII
One of the most beloved gaming series on PlayStation is coming to PS3 in 2010. In Final Fantasy XIII, you'll get the chance to embark on an awe-inspiring journey through the floating city of Cocoon and the savage lower world of Pulse, encountering a diverse band of would-be allies along the way. With seamless transitions between real time gameplay and in-game cinematics, and an evolved Active Time Battle system, Final Fantasy XIII is one of the year's most epic adventures on PS3.

White Knight Chronicles
Become the White Knight - a warrior capable of becoming seven metres tall - and escape to a vast medieval world in the first RPG for PS3 to blend offline and online questing. Setting off on your epic adventure you explore mountains, castles, mines and jaw-dropping moving cities in a world filled with honour, adventure and imagination. Already a smash hit in Japan where it was released in 2009, White Knight Chronicles is a must for fans of RPG games in 2010.

ModNation Racers
Get ready for ModNation Racers, the latest game in the creative gaming genre where you can build your own vehicles, characters and tracks using the simple to master tools provided. Once you've built something, you can share your creation with the whole world on PlayStation Network, as well as download new content created by other users in the ModNation community. In the world of ModNation Racers, the race is just the start.



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