E3 2012: Predictions for Sony's press conference

As the run up to E3 begins once again it's time to take a look at what the big three might be bringing to the table this year....


Sony are seemingly in a much stronger position in 2012 after the hacking debacle and subsequent playing down at last years show. That said the company has made significant gains in the console race (mostly because of M$'s insistance on pushing Kinect above everything else) However in the handheld sector Sony are once again on the back foot, The Vita had strong sales in it's first few weeks but now lag far behind Nintendo and Apple, Sony will be keen to rectify this so a fair portion of the confrence will no doubt be dedicated to new features and some big name franchises coming to the Vita.

It's looking increasingly unlikely that Sony will show off the PS4 although it's far more likely that we should at least get a glimpse of what the develpment hardware is capable of, I would expect to see the Unreal Engine 4 running on the development kit showing off a few new demos.

It's also very likely that Sony will reveal at least a partnership with either Gaikai or Onlive and possibly a full purchase of one of these firms, Microsoft seem to be lagging in this respect and Sony will be keen to jump on what most are calling the "future" of gaming.

The Vita may well see a price drop announcment and will almost certainly be getting a swathe of bundles probably set to release the day after the conference.

PSN+ looks almost certain to be getting a huge overhaul during or just after E3 with the announcments set to be a new pricing system offering those who pay more bigger benefits, Some are going as far to say that the top tier subscription will offer some games free on release day.

It's also possible that Sonys answer to Kinect (The Move) may well be discontinued after this years show, an initially well selling piece of kit has seen less and less support and far less sales in recent times.

As far as games go it's likely that The Last of Us will be playable along with the singleplayer portion of God of War: Ascension. Possible new announcements include Infamous 3, Sly Raccon, Motorstorm, Wipeout and a new game from Quantic Dream.

It's possible that Polyphony may take to the stage to announce a new Gran Turismo however it's far more likely that GT5 may be getting a substantial DLC announcment.


That's it for Sony, Check back tomorrow for my M$ predictions

Killswitchmad wrote:That said the company has made significant gains in the console race (mostly because of M$'s insistance on pushing Kinect above everything else)

Why is it that everyone other than M$ can see this


Price drop for Vita could be interesting. I wouldnt mind one but it needs more games....

aye the vita is great but cant beleive the lack of games/apps at the minute.

You have to wonder where Sony want to focus though Andy as only this week they have announced yet another version of the PSP and are pushing that. Surely they should be letting that one lie now and throwing everything at Vita and getting the cross play function etc fully sorted.

From the little I have seen, the Vita has so much potential but they just arent delivering on it yet which is a real shame

my understanding also with vita games is that they have capped game size - presumably meaning that indepth games like fallout may never occur. the other main fail is lack of flash support or youtube app???????

that said there are a few gems, motorstorm being the main one and there are a good few games out there with a good price scale.

Motorstorm is a giggle but no reason to pay 200 odd quid on a console - the storage cap is a joke because what is the point of having a console that is effectively a PS3 in your hand and then crippling it. It just doesn't make sense.

It needs a couple more bona fide AAA games to hammer its intentions out

If you could get Fallout 3 or New Vegas on a hand held console I would buy it straight away

NightHaze FWG wrote:If you could get Fallout 3 or New Vegas on a hand held console I would buy it straight away

I would too mate, I am closer to picking up FO3 again now as Shopto are selling the GOTY edition dirt cheap:

Fallout 3 (Game Of The Year Edition) Classics - £12.85 at ShopTo.Net

If Sony do grab Gaikai or Onlive you could well be streaming the PC version of either Fallout to the Vita

If Sony can continue to concentrate on games and m$ fuck around with Kinect, then I know where my money will go next gen.

Really interesting to see what Sony do with PS+ and would like to see improvement all round for the vita, better games, improved connectivity with the PS3, etc.

A mixed bag here although imo a very strong showing for Sony, It lacked the price drops and next gen announcments but the focus on solid, original and incredible looking games was a real blow to Microsoft.

Couple that with the fact that PS+ has become incredible value for money and Sony seem to be a clear winner for me here.

Agree to a point Tom, although would have like to have seen some more focus on the Vita