Later today, in a coordinated intercontinental maneuver worthy of NATO, both SCEE Blog’s Jem Alexander and myself will swoop into Japan for this week’s Tokyo Game Show.
While we’d love to take you all with us to TGS, we can only do so in spirit. So please, send us packing with some great questions to ask the developers we’ll be meeting in Japan.
Developers of which games? Ah, I’m glad you asked. Here’s a (somewhat complete) list of games whose developers we’ll be meeting with:
- PixelJunk Shooter
- PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe
- White Knight Chronicles
- Gran Turismo 5/ GT PSP
- Heavy Rain
- Valkyria Chronicles II
- Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker
- Quantum
- Trinity: Souls of Zill O’ll
There’ll probably be more (fingers crossed for 3D Dot Game Heroes), but this is a good start.
Ah, and some clarification of what we mean by “great questions”; the ones we’ll pick are the ones that everyone else *won’t* be asking (you know, dates, inclusion of trophies… the easy stuff that will get announced anyway). Make us look intelligent! Or at least reasonably so.
OK, fire away in the comments!
See you (virtually) from the show floor,
Jeff & Jem
Will voice chat in certain public areas in PS Home ever return?
Do you have something prepared for Moder Warfare 2? Because XBoX is way ahead of you guys!!!! It will be a shame if PS3 users did not get something inpresive!!! And Sony will lose clients and money!!!
…only a man… FUMITO “the heavenly” UEDA….. ;)
Will we be able to have applications like XBLIVE has such as Facebook? I would like a complete OS overhaul just for this type of support.
What other types of Cross Connectivity will their be with Gran Turismo 5 and Gran Turismo PSP?
I’ve heard that you’ll be able to transfer the cars you earn in GTPSP to GT5, but I just want to know if there’ll be anything else…. like being able to transfer Credits (Money) from GTPSP to GT5 and vice versa, etc…
Will White Knight Chronicles have a Japanese voice track option?
Will Yakuza 3 indeed make it to the USA?
Will we be seeing a release for Atelier Rorona (PLEASE!!!) in the US?
Something About of FF XIII Agito ??
Metal Gear Sold: Peac Walker:
Can they assure us this will be a great single player experience as well in addition to all the co-op features?
1. When will new avatars be available? Is it really that difficult to upload a few new icons? What could possibly be delaying this?
2. Will Netflix ever come to the PS3? I subscribe to Netflix, so there is no way I’m going to buy/rent movies from the PSN, ever. You’re not losing any revenue by allowing Netflix users to stream movies on their PS3s.
3. Will we ever have a Facebook app that shows our trophies, similar to the X360 gamerscore app?
4. Could you remove the gray boxes around the usernames on the XMB friend list?
5. Could you steal the GTA IV episodes back from Microsoft? I’m dying to play them, but I will never buy a 360.
when the F*&# will CANADA BE GETTING THE VIDEO STORE?????
why the move to PSP for Valkyria Chronicles?
@ Saintaqua
YES, Yakuza 3 is coming to the United States:
http://www.n4g.com/ps3/News-397183.aspx
Question for Gran Turismo 5
The AI for the series has typically been pretty weak. How has it been improved for GT5?
Especially with the edition of NASCAR, can we expect it to act properly when we are in close quarters?
Also, with damage will it try to avoid a collision or still just ram into you?
Gran Turismo 5:
How will the “Upload to Youtube” feature will actually work in GT5? Will we be able to edit camera views, select cars and input music before saving/uploading them? Is there going to be a cross game/youtube feature that will get the video ratings and comments?
Thanks Jeff!
No FINAL FANTASY Versus XIII?
Definitely?
Motion Controller!
What does the final controller look like
How much does it cost?
What games does it come bundled with?
When can I get my hands on it?
Heavy Rain + motion controller?! Please make it so
Will more RPG games will be announced?
Will we get new firmware with In-game chat?
Okay, here are mine. These aren’t for any of the above, however.
Nacmo Bandai
What’s going on with a North Amreican/European version of ‘Tales of Vesperia’ on PlayStation 3?
Now only ask this if they don’t announce the actual release date for the North American version on the show floor.
Are there any chances the ‘.hack//’ series will show up on PS3?
It’s a great series, and we need more RPGs.
Square Enix
Can we get a status update on ‘Final Fantasy Versus XIII’?
They said both ‘Versus XIII’ and ‘Agito XIII’ won’t be at the show, most likely to make room for ‘Final Fantasy XIII’, which will take all the publicity it can get (a lot) before it’s Japanese debut on December 17th. However, maybe Nomura can shed some light on where ‘Final Fantasy Versus XIII’ is development-wise and when we’ll hear from it again.
Nice…..i will be there on 27 with my VIP ticket. Will visit Sony booth…see you guys there ^_^
My questions are for Kazunori Yamauchi regarding Gran Turismo 5:
1). Will there be rain and dynamic weather in Gran Turismo 5?
2). Will there be night races in Gran Turismo 5?
Will Heavy Rain require US censoring, due to adult content, as their prior work (Indigo Prophecy/Fahrenheit) had seen done to it? Judging from media currently available, there seems to be a few open doors that might allow and require some censoring, if emphasis to sexual elements increases at certain times during gameplay.
Thanks in advance, broskis.
are you guys gonna announce anything regarding transferring your old UMDs to the PSPgo?
Gran Turismo 5/Gran Turismo PSP: Ive heard that these two will be intertwined with the exporting of cars in the garage, my questions are as follows, Will Polyphony Digital make use of the PSP being a rearview mirror for Gran Turismo 5. What about VOIP support? Also, ive also heard about 3D Cockpit view (the PSEYE following the movement of our head instead of pressing the D-Pad is this coming to GT5?) Will GT5 have Playstation Home support (i am well aware of 1.3 Patch) but further support like a gamespace etc.. and my final question Jeff, Will Polyphony Digital make some Dynamic Themes and Premium Avatars? Thanks and have fun at TGS!
Question for Level 5 re: White Knight Chronicles:
We know that the game features full voice-overs which is a first in console gaming, largely due to the size of the blu-ray disc; But, what do you feel this brings to the gameplay experience for the avid RPG player?
Thanks and keep up the great work, this is one RPG I have been drooling over for a long time!
-joostin
Heavy Rain
What is Heavy Rain’s release date?
remakes like what your doing with god of war. but on different games like socom series and ratchet. also background patch downloading in a future firmware. and more psp games
I got something I’d like to you do at TGS Jeff…
Bother the hell out of Namco Bandai until they give you some sort of info on a NA release of Tales of Vesperia.
Thanks :)
I have TWO questions i want to ask:
1.will there be some sort of analog stick or directional pad on the new motion controller?
2. is there an attachment for it like the wii motion controller
Okay….. this might not count towards the TGS but its a question that has been bothering for some time now.
1. Is there a chance that the PSP Go could of had Sixaxis built into it?
2. Was it thought up, that it could possible be put?
3. If so, why could it happen?
4. Is there a chance that a 2nd version of the PSP Go will release with some kind of upgraded features that can’t be added via network update?
5. What kind of future is there with those who purchase the PSP Go.
6. What exactly does PSP Minis offer to the handheld table?
Some of these questions might have been answered but not with enough details.
Question for Gran Turismo 5/ GT PSP:
What kind of intergrtion will you have between the PSP versiuon and the PS3 version besides being able to trade cars?
I heard somewhere that if you pre-order Gran Turismo 5 you get a free copy of GT PSP, is that true or just rumor for United States at least?
Metal Gear Solid Peacewalker:
If there’s multiplayer (infrastructure) in the game, how is that going to be handled and what modes will there be?
gt5 related:
why is it some cars will have damage? when you see something like forza and nfs: shift with complete damage, do you see this as a negative?
Here is a list of things I’d like to know;
1: When is NA getting Tales of Vesperia?
2: Where is The Last Remnant for PS3?
3: Why move VC2 to the PSP when the fan base is on the PS3?
4: Will 3D Dot Heroes Game have English support, and if not will there be a NA version?
5: WKC… we’ve been waiting, when is it actually coming out? Also, PLEASE don’t take as long localizing WKC 2.
6: When is PJ Shooter coming out?
7: Will the next Persona, or other SMT game, be on the PS3?
8: When can we expect to hear more about Final Fantasy Versus XIII and Final Fantasy Agito XIII?
9: When is The Last Guardian coming out?
Will there be more visualisation modes for the music player in a future update?
I have a question for both the developers of Valkria Chronicles 2 and White Knight Chronicles.
1. Valkria Chronicles was an excellent game on the PS3, why was the decision made to make the sequel a PSP exclusive? Do you think it will see more sucess on the handheld.
2. A major draw of White Knight Chronicles is the co-op. How many players will it be, and what kind of system will be used to find other players and games?
when do we get some gameplay of mgs rising?
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Cpt-GargameL | September 21st, 2009 at 9:56 am
Will we be able to have applications like XBLIVE has such as Facebook? I would like a complete OS overhaul just for this type of support.
Do you own a PS3? Network > Internet Browser > facebook.com
Full Integration! You have to be kidding me with that question. Trust me the PS3 OS is much better than the 360s, We have apps, Photo Gallery, Internet Browser, EyeCreate, etc.
I know I am late to the party so hopefully the staff has the patience to read through the other 185+ comments and get to mine…
1) GT5, honestly after 5 years, I want the full low down. Every single bit PD is willing to divulge. But getting specific: How will GT Academy integrate into GT5 and will it become a yearly competition or more spread out? Porsche, whats the deal? Why is it so hard to get that one brand? I honestly would like a reasonably detailed answer on why certain manufacturers don’t want damage? Not just they think it will hurt their brand image. Plans for DLC, will some of it be free (and by some I mean cars, and tracks)? PD’s connection with the auto industry. Will will simultaneous reveals of cars at autoshows and GT5 become a standard practice? And last I would really like to race KY himself in GT5.
2) MGS PW. I would like to know more about the story. The game seems to be kinda quirky. IDK. Also MGS Rising news info etc would be nice.
Thats about it.
are all the new ps3 games going to have new box art cover look ?
Just ONE question:
When is GT5 going to be released?!?!?!
If that is answered then ill go crazy with happiness. Lol.
Dates of when all those games will be available to the public!
anything and everything possible for GT5, pleeeease.
To Sony:
When in Israel will we get real support?
I mean, we pay 520$ for Playstation 3 (Slim, that costs 300$ in US), 100-110$ for a new game and even after that, we can’t buy DLC because we don’t have PSN store, no access to HOME and no support for our Israelien credit cards in the EU store.
Oh, yeah, forgot to mention full band GH and Rock Band which cost here in Israel about 450$.
@190 RUF has pretty much been Porsche in past GT games, but i guess i’m with you on wanting to know whether or not we’ll be getting Porsche officially in GT5.
Is there any way you could ask the devolpement team of sony (if they’re there) if they could do an update for the ps3 so you can delete trohy games in `my trophies`that you have 0% in.
Also to delete trophy games that you have some trophies in that way if you can`t get 100% in it and your a completionist.
Thanks. Sorry if i’m annoying you i just really want that feature.
is MGS Peace Walker gonna have online co-op?
is GT5 going to have damage on all cars, and the damage we saw at GC, is that the final damage model or is it better?
Everything GT5 thanks… dates, content, support etc
3 questions i would love for you to answer.
what happend to resistance 2?! what’s the next DLC? Is Killzone 2 comeing out with another DLC or is that it for Killzone2?
Now for my last question. where is the split screen or co-op for Killzone2???
Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker Questions:
1. Will there be co-op and competitive modes for ad-hoc and infrastructure or just co-op?
2. will we be able to customize our Snake? or will we have to choose from pre made Snakes (like those shown in the trailers)
3. will we be able to purchase weapons from the pause menu like MGS4, or take them from enemies/find them on the map like MPO/MPO+?
4. is there a single player story mode and a co-op story or is it just one campaign?
5. will there be any other co-op modes besides story mode?
6. if we have files from MPO/MPO+, will we be able to transfer them over and get extra items/money? (like how you could transfer your MPO file to MPO+ and get all your characters and weapons?