Sony E3 Press Conference

[SOUP]

I liked the Kevin Butler appearance. Especially the line about trophies.
Gabe Newell's appearance really caught me off guard.

Honestly, as far as what they've shown for the fall line up, I'm looking forward to that Sly Cooper collection the most.  I've always been curious about giving it a go, and this is a lot easier than tracking down the original games.

I actually got my girlfriend to sit and watch the conference with me.  When they rolled the inFamous 2 footage, first thing she says is,"It's a different guy", followed by, "he seems way more likeable now".  I hadn't told her about the redesign before, but apparently the new Cole has a bit more appeal than the old one.  As long as the game's as solid as the first, I'll be happy.

Sounds like Last Guardian's going to be at TGS instead.  I'm just hoping for that Ico collection so I can finally give it a spin.

[George]

PSN+ in a few weeks. Can't wait to start the 3 month trial.

[fluffymoochicken]

Something that crackdude brought up in a different thread:

MARCUS. Oh man, was I ever offended by those ads. The racial stereotyping was outrageous. x___x It felt like a modern day version of this commercial:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3y-cxdruYQc

[Barry the Nomad]

From what I've been reading the 3 months only comes with the 1 year package. So if you are purchasing the 1 year subscription, you will be given 3 extra months for free. Also, PSN+ membership seems to be only available from Sony directly, so discounted Best Buy or Amazon subscription codes may be out. $50 = $50.

I could be wrong on how the trial period works, but I can't seem to find a firm answer. One Sony rep said one thing while another said something else.

[crackdude]

I just want to know that if I get these free games they talk about, will I keep them forever? Or will they vanish at the end of the month/when my subscription ends?

[Barry the Nomad]

From what I can gather, LBP is a freebie forever while everything else is there as long as you subscribe. End your subscription, lose your games.

[crackdude]

That sucks. What a useless thing!

[Barry the Nomad]

Yeah, some folks here were arguing about it yesterday. One said it sucks, the other justified it saying "it's a rental, of course you don't keep it!".

My take: they sure as hell better let you keep SOMETHING. Member exclusive discounts on PSN titles would be cool, or exclusive Home items. Hopefully it's not just a glorified limited rental service.

[crackdude]

But that way it would be much better getting a 50euro card and just spend it on games I can keep forever..

I hope they iron out the system so that there's really some good advantages.. Right now, it seems a bit underwhelming.

[George]

You get PSN discounts, 50% off items. Even if it is 'pay as you subscribe', it makes sense. Why would they give you 40 dollars worth of software without a catch?

Plus I'm not going to get it, if I do, for the games.

[crackdude]

The "discounts" are an illusion cause you're already paying 50 bucks a year. If you can "borrow" games it's good. But since they are the one to choose the games...

I don't know really what to think of all this.. Maybe I'll understand once it starts working.

[George]

I actually going to get it for the beta stuff. Not for that shit. I was thinking of getting Qore for the same crap. I want to play Mafia II, Metal of Honor, and LBP2 betas. Not to mention Killzone 3.

We still get 3 months free. Worth trying at least.

I rather them give out like 1 game a month. Seriously, even if its a mini, its still worth it.

[crackdude]

These Betas are like demos? Or about half a full game? Cause I'm curious about MOH and LBP.. Will the betas be available to europe?

[MadeManG74]

Why would Mafia II have a beta? I thought/hoped that was Single player only?

[George]

Why would Mafia II have a beta? I thought/hoped that was Single player only?

Actually I think I'm thinking about the the wrong game, isn't it Dead Space II that has multiplayer this time?

Regardless, I wish they had a 'all you can listen to' music service like Pandora in the mix. Apps, like Last.FM won't sell me the service, but it is nice to have.