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
i know those arn’t the games you listed up top i just wanted to get that out.
Question for ALL PS3 GAMES:
Will developers *EVER* include In-game Screenshot Capture? It’s pissing me off that devs don’t include this when it’s already available.
Two things about Yakuza 3:
when and gimme
Questions for ALL PS3 DEVELOPERS: Will you *EVER* include In-game Screenshot Capture? It annoys me that this feature exists for a long time and very few games have it.
I can’t tell you how long I have been waiting for the TGS. Saw trailers for 3D Dot Game Heroes, and thought it was a pretty awesome (and somewhat comical) idea. I hope to god that comes state side!
More than anything though, I am very curious as to when we can expect GT5. I kept hearing shortly after the release of the PSP version of GT, but I want to know how short of a time I have to wait. It would also be cool to know if they picked up any new companies and cars to add to the roster. I would love to own a Ferrari and a Porsche, but so far, only Ferrari seems to be in the game.
Can’t wait to hear from the TGS.
When do the DLC map pack come to PS3? Will the wait for the DLC pack be a year long or a couple of months?
GT5 release date, how deep is the car damage, how many cars and will it be weather effects?
Hey jeff and other Sony workers. I want to know more about Quantum. What engine will be used for graphics?
Will there be Blood and Gore?
What is your goal with Quantum?
i would just like to know if quantum is going to have online/offline co-op….good luck!!!
Heavy Rain-
What other besides the storyline will be customizable?
Will there be ANY cutscenes? If so what’s the longest?
How does saving your game progress work? Do you load back into where you left off or are there checkpoints?
GT5-
How will the head tracking work?
Custom playlist from our PS3s?
Will GT Prologue unlock anything for GT5?
@joostin
Yes I do own a PS3 (this is my main account btw)
I know how to use the browser.
I wasn’t comparing the PS3’s OS with the 360’s I was stating that a different OS, more or less of an OS that you can interact with more and has a lot more user options. You know how we can install Linux? well, something along that lines of that on a different scale. I like the PS3 OS, I just don’t like the scrolling. (side/up-down)
I have one more question:
Will there ever be a next gen Syphon Filter?
Will [b]White Knight Chronicles[/b] have Japanese voices?
Why no career mode in GTPSP? When will GT5 be released? (probably the most popular questions eh? lol)
To Polyphony Digital: Will Gran Turismo 5 allow players to fully customize the appearance of the car? (not just wheels and spoilers like in GT4). Second, will players be able to have control of replays? (skip lap, previous lap, stop, play, pause, fast foward, rewind, … etc).
Sega Question.
I know Sega is aware of the criticisms Bayonetta on PS3 has receieved for its inferior performance issues, i.e. choppy framerate and blurriness. Are attempts being made to correct this with perhaps a delay or is it going to be released regardless? Im dying to play this and if this problem is not fixed then perhaps it should be sold at a discount. Why should we be expected to pay full price for an inferior product?
The GT community has been asking for this for a little while now… Thanks!
There are nearly 100 Questions for PD, posted here:
http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board/message?board.id=granturismo&view=by_date_ascending&message.id=393026#M393026
My most pressing question has to be: Will there be a garage carry over, from GT5 Prologue, to GT5? If so, how much and how will it affect the career aspect of the game. (I want the headstart, so I don’t have to run the Sunday cup a million times, just to earn enough money to move on… make sure to include that statement :D)
Heavy Rain:
1. Are there any gay characters, male or female, in the story?
2. Will the disc include 24-bit and/or lossless audio?
3. Naughty Dog talked about how they’ve maxed out all the SPUs for Uncharted 2; how close does Heavy Rain come too maximizing use of the PS3 hardware?
4. Some games update my status to say specifically what I am doing in the game, which my PSN buddies can track. I really like this; will Heavy Rain do something similar to broadcast the character, path, and choices being made to people in my buddy list?
PixelJunk Shooter:
1. Will the game include 24-bit and/or lossless audio?
2. Who is doing the music? Will we be able to download it separately?
3. Will all the trophies and levels be attainable in co-op mode? (Eden Encore had a level that was basically impossible in co-op mode.)
For Level-5: Will we get to play the guild quests in White Knight Chronicles 2 with our A.I. partners or will we only get to play with others online? Will the first White Knight Chronicles ever get a patch to allow A.I. partners to join in the guild quests (or will the U.S. version ship with that feature when it comes out next year)?
I’d also like to know if Trinity: Souls of Zill O’ll has a publisher for the United States yet? And finally, I’m curious about whether Sega will bring Yakuza 3 to the United States or if they will license it out to a publishing partner like Ignition Entertainment or Atlus to have it published in the U.S. (if it’s going to get published here at all).
Will there be any unlockable car (replica) statue in Home via Gran Turismo 5 and/or anything else for that matter?
Also, will the Valkyria Chronicles anime be released on PSN in the distant future?
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
About the cut-scenes of the game, are they going to be real-time like other major MGS titles or they are similar to MGS: PO and Ashley Wood’s stuff?
Don’t forget to meet with DICE and talk to them about Battlefield Bad Company 2.
They will be revealing new content.
heres to hoping WKC has Voice chat… but really any form of communication on the online portion of the game would be great it’s just that voice chat would be great… *two thumbs up*
sorry i didn’t really have a question just a thought
1. Will the North American version of White Knight Chronicles Have more trophies than the Japanese Version.
2. Will the Npc’s be fully voiced.
3. How soon will we see the game because I can’t wait. It would be awsome if we saw it released this year.
Thanks
Will there be a announcement for Playstation Home at TGS 09?
1. Will the North American version of White Knight Chronicles Have more trophies than the Japanese Version.
2. Will the Npc’s be fully voiced.
3. How soon will we see the game because I can’t wait. It would be awsome if we saw it released this year.
4. will there be local co-op
Thanks
Ask SE why we haven’t seen anything about FFvsXIII.
talk to platinum games and ask why they didn’t BEGIN on the PS3 version of Bayonetta until the 360 version finished.
Will the storyline for Trinity: Souls of Zill O’ll and White Knight Chronicles be more open ended than traditional JRPGS.
Umm can the MGS PW demo ever come out on PSN? I cant go to japan so that sucks for me and alot of other people to… T.T
Will any of these games have single consule multiplayer?!?!?!?!?!?
sega? yakuza 3 yes please.
WHERE IS FINAL FANTASY VERSUS XIII?
Jeff,
Have two for Gran Turismo 5:
Will there be some form of a follow friend/pre-race lobby setup so you can race with your buds?
Will they add mic support?
It would be nice if sony could bundle the PS3 with Valkyria Chronicles! Or at least help the game get a sales boost so it can return on the PS3!
Jeff: My question would be to the Polyphony crew. Just wondering if they’ve been playing and enjoying any other racing games lately. (Seems like there’s a healthy bit of competition these days.) And if so have they seen anything they’d like to feature in a future GT release or has anything served as fuel for their fires of inspiration — so to speak. Thanks!
this one goes out to sony.
can sony please backball websites like edge online, eurogamer, kotaku, g4 and more. i think its better to have these sites banned from talking about anything playstation related. they urge readers to doubt and even have shame on ps3, psp and all of its games. they treat ps3 fans with disgust and hate to hear facts over thier bashing opinions. business wise banning these sites save money. sony can win more than lose with this move.
For Heavy Rain: Will heavy rain have use of the Sony motion controller? Because that would be so awesome!
For Gran Turismo: As far as realism goes how has driving in GT5 been changed from GT5P?
Also have you added anything to enhance the online experience?
For White KNight Chronicles: What changes have been made to the US version?
please would there be any new media for GOD OF WAR 3 at TGS? New Screenshots? New trailers?
Any news on the demo?
Will santa monica release a god of war 3 demo on the PSN store during TGS?
will White Knight Chronicles be as long as a final fanticy game? will there be a part 2
relese date for Gran Turismo 5??
how long is the game Heavy Rain?
hey jeff, wouldnt it be cool to give all those annoying websites the middle finger? we can have more ps3 fans visting the blog instead of drama queen back stabbing flip floppers. i know you read wsup sometimes and its the usual culprits deterring sales, labeling and scrutinizing playstation. there are no standards anymore.
pull the ads and stop sponsorship. make it illegal to talk PS. what they gonna do after that? call sony communist? theyve been called worse. it would be so cool to see tommorows headlines read sony black balls media and websites close up shop. that would be awseomely hardcore.
For Q-Games:
Will there be any interaction between PixelJunk Monsters Deluxe and the PS3 version? Will any of the extra content make it back onto the PS3? Will Q-Games move to developing both PS3 and PSP versions of all its games in the future?
For Valkyria Chronicles II:
Will owners of the PS3 version get any special unlocks?
For MGC Peace Walker:
The unit collection/building in Portal Ops was really addictive, will we see something similar in Peace Walker? Will there be any use of Wi-fi node scanning like in Portable Ops?
THE BEST QUESTION EVER I SWEAR
Quantic Dream:
I’m curious as to how exactly you plan to implement trophies in your game. David Cage (that’s his name, right? I’m thinking of the right guy?) has been quoted as saying that he thinks people should only play through the game once, and that games should encourage player “bravery” by not allowing them to reverse any mistakes they might have made but allowing them to continue playing. however games that offer divergent paths (inFAMOUS, BioShock, etc) are notorious for encouraging multiple playthroughs not just by locking away things in-game and stuff like that, but by offering achievements/trophies for every possible option. So are you guys going to totally flip off the people going for a platinum by ruining the as-intended experience and making them play it two or three times? Or will a platinum trophy be awarded by simply playing through the game? Or will it not have a platinum trophy at all?
the first couple of questions are for valkyria Chronicles 2 are they any returning characters from the 1st game? is the game longer than the first one? and will there be any online? and the last couple of questions are for MGS Peace Walker, in what time of the year is it being released next year and is it going to be a simultaneous release worldwide like MGS4?
aslo I forgot is there going to be any trophy support for valkyria chronicles and mgs4?
also I forgot is there going to be any trophy support for valkryia chronicles and mgs4?
Quantic Dream: Will the game be super difficult in terms of getting the buttons? I have seen gameplay and i miss the button promts sometimes because the motions are very quick.
If you run into anyone from Namco, find out about an NA release of Tales of Vesperia.
Quantum
is the game going to have offline multiplayer (split-screen)
a type of horde mode similar to uncharted 2
will the online multiplayer be shown before the games release or a beta
and release date?
Will every car (except concepts etc.) in GT5 have a cockpit view?
Oh and please say everyone you meet from Polyphony Digital “thank you” from me for the GT series. 8)
Valkyria Chronicles II: Why the switch to the PSP?
MGS Peace Walker: Which MGS game is the core gameplay mechanics most similar to?
For Kojima two questions
Question1: will there be any connectivity between MGS peace walker and MGS 4?
Question2:Theres a lot of people out there wondering about Metal Gear solid 4 and if there is going to be a re-release that will be followed with a trophy patch. you said you couldn’t comment before, but theres a lot of us that would like to know if trophy support will be coming?