Sid Shuman (he/him)
Senior Director, Sony Interactive Entertainment Content Communications
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Ugh. I feel like crap. I’ve been locked in a grueling battle with sinusitis and I think I’m losing. On the bright side, being sick gives me a good excuse to stay out of the cold and catch up on some new PS3 releases. I’m several chapters into Bulletstorm — a rollicking good time so far — and I’m creeping ever closer to the end of Killzone 3‘s epic single-player campaign (using PlayStation Move, no less).
In other news, we’re just days from the 2011 Game Developers Conference in San Francisco. Jeff, Rey and I will be on-hand to report on any breaking industry news, share hands-on gameplay details, shoot videos, and generally give you an inside look at this year’s latest-and-greatest. Any special requests? Oh, and if you’re in the San Francisco area, you’re joining us for Monday’s community meetup — right?
PlayStation Store Update — Alien Breed 3: Descent, Days of Thunder: NASCAR edition, Space Ace, MLB 11 The Show demo, Dragon Age 2 demo, and new discounts for PlayStation Plus.
Declassified: SOCOM 4’s Online Co-Op — SOCOM 4’s five-player online co-op with customizable campaigns gives you control over enemy density, difficulty and more.
Naughty Dog @ GDC 2011 — Although we’re not hitting GDC full force like we did last year, there are a few sessions you should consider if you’re attending.
Zipline Podcast – Episode 31 — Designers Christian Sadak and Blaine Higdon stop by to chat about our newly-announced SOCOM goodness.
Patch Alert: MAG v2.11 — Naturally, there’s more to our patch then just faction neutrality. We’ve also given our in-game economy a boost with smarter incentives and a better relationship with our XP system.
No final word yet on Slambolt’s release but I’m sure they’ll be sharing more soon. And Sideway is a good reminder, we should check in with those guys. Thanks!
I doubt this will be answered, any word when Parasite EVE 1 will come to the US PSN as it has already been rated by ESRB. Also any word on more Square PS1 classics coming with in the next few weeks?
Hope you start feeling better Sid :) The PlayStation Blog was on rapid fire this week. TONS of exciting news. The GTTV episode had me floored with inFamous 2, Naughty Dog better watch out!
I’m playing: Back to the Future Episode 1: It’s about time, Stacking, and slowly grinding out my huge backlog og games.
I’m watching: Hopefully episode 16 of Nikita whenever it gets added to the video store
I’m reading: This here recap, various Batman: Arkham City previews.
Thanks! I’m doped up on all kinds of meds. The trouble seems to be focused in my sinuses now, so I’m hoping it passes before GDC really kicks into gear this week :)
@PS Blog
Couple of things:
1) PSP GO Price Reduction? I own the other 3 models and I’m considering making the switch to the GO thanks to the NGP/PSP2 using PSP downloads+physical media for its games (win for me that I get both physical and digital).
2) PS3 Revision. Word has it that a hack proof PS3 is coming. Is it possible to add a revision to add at least one USB port to the back. I’m kind of sick of my PSEye getting in the way of my rock band instruments and having this ugly cable hanging off my PS3 when not in use.
I’d send you some Buckley’s if I could, Sid! If there was one medicine I’ve ever used that always worked, it’d be Buckley’s. Get well soon, bro.
I’m playing: Killzone 3, Marvel VS Capcom 3 and Mass Effect 2.
I’m watching: Flight of the Conchords and anything on Discovery or History channels.
I’m reading: Nothing. -1 Intelligence
I also plan on checking out that PvZombots level in LBP2. I already Queued it on LPB.me for whenever my sister gets done with borrowing my LBP2.
Another great week of news. I can’t wait for inFAMOUS 2.
Regarding GDC, I understand there is a session concerning the NGP. If you can, could you guys update us with any new details regarding the NGP?
Thanks!!
congrats on finishing gta4. I quit on the final mission after crashing the chopper in the water about 100 times lol. Really hated that mission. i was downloaded explodemon cuz it was kinda a bad week on psn for me, and the game is way underated. more people should give it a shot.
I saw that Plants vs Zombies level in LBP… insane what people can do with that creator. Although I must admit that seeing remakes is a tad annoying. With how impressive the create mode is at replicating all these games, people should instead use their talents to come up with their own ideas more often.
As for the rest…
I’m playing: Dragon Quest VI… sorry, that’s it. I haven’t touched my PS3 in a few days! :(
I look at it more like an homage to something they love, and the challenge is trying to recreate it perfectly — which they never can. But yeah, we’re all about original levels!
Infamous 2 info was jaw-dropping! But Cole is beginning to sound like Russell from the CBS show Survivor. Hmm.
Will we know the real name of the shocky-stick Cole carries soon? The “Amp” doesn’t really sound right.
I’m playing: LittleBigPlanet 2, Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Batman: Arkham Asylum (towards the 40-hit trophy as of now, but replaying on Hard soon.)
I’m reading: The Worst of Times
I’m watching: The inFAMOUS 2 new Karma trailer, Survivor: Redemption Island
I’m Playing: Marvel vs. Capcom 3, Batman: Arkham Asylum (PC), Gran Turismo 5
I’m Reading: Various Internet Articles
I’m Watching: Fringe, The Office, My PS3 system space slowly deteriorate (300Mb left!)
Instead of doing homework tonight, I shall be with my friends having some MvC3 fun. The productivity levels can’t get any higher hehe
I was looking through the “PS3 2011 Preview: 20 Exclusive Games” article for a little project I’m working on and read you were going to update the list to add some more exclusives.(Disgaea 4 & Final Fantasy Versus XIII for example)
I’ve been meaning to do this for weeks :) We’re only putting games on there we can confirm, and I’ve missed one or two that just came out. I guess a refresh is in order, eh?
@Sid: Sorry ’bout your sickness! Hope ya feel better soon! I was just recently sick, but when you’ve got a PS3 just sitting there, it’s hard to feel terrible! ;) I mean I still felt bad, but the PS3 helped!
I don’t know this for a fact but I suspect it is, based on the number of SE titles coming out on PSN lately (Tactics Ogre being one of several). But Square Enix ultimately makes the decision, maybe check in with @SquareEnixSonia on Twitter?
wow mag update 2.11 geeze i reaaly need to get back into mag lol
ive been too busy lately with blackops and modern warfare 2 now killzone 3 took up my time.
@digitalman123
Haha yeah sure, but you’d probably kick all our asses :P
I just started getting into fighting games, don’t have an arcade stick controller or anything. I’m still in emotional pain when I went online the other day aha.
hope u feel better man i know everyone hates ff14 but i still want it can u pull some strings and maybe kidnap yoshi p and make him release it now???i’ll settle for news on the blog
Hey sid, i already beat killzone 3 with the move! on hard now working on elite witht he move ugh wish me luck haha also working on bulletstrom on very hard and let me say still on chapter 3 ugh but love my killzone 3 helgast edition!
I’m playing: LittleBigPlanet 2 (PS3) and Final Fantasy Tactics (PS1).
I’m watching: Scrubs (on Netflix) and maybe the Oscars tonight.
I’m reading: The extras in Marvels by Kurt Busiek. Soon the Tick Vol. 2.
It was an ok week for the PS3. I liked the Lego Star Wars 3 demo and I thought the Dragon Age 2 demo was ok. I wonder whats in store for us this coming week? Hmmm.
Sinusitis? Is that a fancy term for Sinus Infection? I used to get a ton of those because they were triggered by my allergies. I hope you feel better :/
Sinusitis is pretty much chronic sinus infection. I have it, and I’ve been utterly miserable, until i recently finally found a cure, agressive aroma therapy. Sid, make sure you DO NOT use a neti pot to flush out the mucus, as it will actually spread the infection. Learned that the hard way….
Killzone 3 was awful. Looked great in places but terrible, dumb story, cringe worthy dialogue, hammy acting and a disappointing wtf ending. For what was supposed to be a AAA game by a top developer it was garbage.
Hows Bulletstorm Sid? Anything that makes it stand out among other shooters? Also, if its possible please note of any NGP (Next Generation Portable) information if it is released. Much apprciated!
im playing days of thunder. awsome game. worth $10. races get harder which is a plus and longer. right now im grinding out the requirements for the sponsors. cant wait to see whats new this coming tuesday.
Playing: Bioshock 2, LBP2, Sly Collection (Sly 2), MNR, Twisted Metal: Black, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, Spyro The Dragon, Mario Galaxy
Watching: Exit Through The Gift Shop
Reading: Nothing at the moment.
Sid, if you track down David Jaffe at GDC, corner him and have him spill on some Twisted Metal info. Need an update on that game. So pumped for it, just craving info.
Also, it’d be nice to get some info on Uncharted 3, inFamous 2, Resistance 3 and if Kojima’s there, whatever he’s up to.
You guys are doing an awesome job on the blog, keep it up. Friday made my mind explode.
Rented Bulletstorm Tuesday afternoon, beat it Tuesday night. Tryin’ 2find a copy of Knights Contract, but no1 has it except online. Has any1 played it? It looks like Devil May Cry kinda game. Bout’ 2watch last Saw movie. Fight Night: Champion and Rango come out Tuesday. Right now need 2 trophy 2 platinum Heavy Rain. I am ticked cuz’ they talked bout’ all dis dlc 4 Heavy Rain be4 it came out and they only released 1 thang still and it doesn’t even have trophies! I also hope they bring Parasite Eve 1 and 2 also they should release 3rd Birthday for us on PS3 and PSP especially cuz’ it started on Playstation 1 game console. I don’t have a psp and I want 2be able 2play it on eitha psn or disc. Have a good week every1 and God bless!
wow a remake of Plants vs Zombie.. awesome
Aw man, I just realized. Wasn’t there a bunch of stuff supposed to come out this month? ie. Slam Bolt Scrappers and Sideway
No final word yet on Slambolt’s release but I’m sure they’ll be sharing more soon. And Sideway is a good reminder, we should check in with those guys. Thanks!