SCEE chief: "PS3 has a better line-up than 360 in 2008"

The PS3 has a "better line-up than the Xbox 360 in 2008", according to Sony.

Speaking to VideoGamer.com following his presentation to media at PlayStation Day in London last night, SCEE chief David Reeves said that he didn't believe the Xbox 360 was a sinking ship but revealed that Sony had a "really good Christmas coming up".

When asked if he thought the Xbox 360 was a sinking ship, Reeves replied: "No I don't think it's a sinking ship. I think they have contributed amazingly to the growth of the industry. And I think we have done exactly the same. We don't criticise the competition because we are all in this industry and the only way you can do it is to actually bring more consumers in. So I'm not going to criticise them. All I'm saying is that I think that when we look ahead I think we honestly have a better line-up on PS3 than they probably do on Xbox."

[Chris399]

Much nicer than the mud-slinging and chest-puffing that often goes on from Redmond. He acknowledged the success of his competitor and their contribution to the industry AND managed to sneak in a little stab.

David Reeves is quickly becoming one of my favorite faces of gaming. He sort of blurts out whatever comes to mind before his handlers can stop him.

Cheers,
- C

[sonarus]

lol. Well its a matter of perspective and opinion to some ppl but it really does look that way to me.

[MURKERR]

take note, no childish remarks, instead sony showed respect and praise but being confident with regards to what they will bring to the main course.

microsoft past comments especially the 'what you can do in gta4 while waiting for the 5min install on ps3' was your lowest,this is why your hated by alot of people who prefer apple and sony products

[Magnus Knight]

If you are going to give "respect" part of the way then you might as well go all the way or it isn't "respect" at all. Sony saying they have a better line up isn't respecting the competition.

To say that the PS3 has a better line up in 2008 is wrong. End of story. The real people that should be commenting on PS3 vs Xbox vs Wii wars are the ones that actually own all 3 consoles and can make a valid argument. I own all three, and from where I stand, the Xbox is my most played system and will continue to be through 2008. Gears of War 2 will be the next big thing in video games. So far, I've been very disappointed with my PS3. And now that word has come out that MGS isn't what they want it to be due to hardware restrictions on the PS3, leaves me very VERY disappointed.

Shout, scream, kick or spit on each other all you want. To say that PS3 > 360 in 2008 is just plain false. Support your 1 and only system, 360 has the better line up this year.

[Shadow Flare]

well duh

[Tarasque]

Sorry you forgot some word's. And should we underline probably at the end? Or should we even say he is talking about the original xbox?

"All I'm saying is that I think that when we look ahead I think we honestly have a better line-up on PS3 than they probably do on Xbox"

What you should have said is " I think so also "

[KillaManiac]

I PERSONALLY think PS3 has a better lineup, but 360 has a good one too (I am a multi console owner).

PS3: Resistance 2, Motorstorm 2, MGS 4, Little Big Planet, Disgeae 3, White Knight Story, Valkria Chronicles, Naruto Ultimate Ninja Storm, Infamous, Haze, Siren, Socom Confrontation, Singstar

360: Fable 2, Ninja Gaiden 2, Too Human, Gears of War 2, Alone in the Dark, Infinity Undiscovery, Age of Conan, Left 4 Dead, Tales of Vesperia, Banjo 3

PS3 has lil more notable titles, but I think both will have games pushed to 09 (HOPE THEY ARENT)

PS3: Infamous,White Knight Story (Infamous and WKS have WAY too little info to be coming this year)(Although, more WKS info in Japan than NA/EU)
360: Banjo 3(Banjo has just too little info atm), Fable 2 (E3 we will know I bet),Age of Conan (360 version obviously)

[MK_Red]

Well, one heavy hitter is already delayed to 2009 (Killzone 2).
Still, PS3 has MGS4 which is it's biggest gun along with FFXIII but that won't arrived before 2009.

Overall, I still believe that PS3 indeed has the better line-up but NOT much better than 360's. (Fable 2 and Ninja Gaiden 2 are gonna ROCK!)

[gunnerforlife]

ok MK please tell me when has killzone ever been anounced for 2008. please tell me cuz a cant remember

[MK_Red]

You're right. Killzone 2 was announced for 2007, then it was delayed till march 2008 and then till Q4 2008. And now it got delayed. Check the net.
Every site from GameSpot to IGN to CVG is reported that "Killzone 2 is delayed till 2009".

[green]

E3 2007 Phill harrison stated that that they expect it to release sometime early 2008, and that a public beta would happen before that.

[solidt12]

Even without Killzone 2 this year the PS3 has a better line up, and the 360 just has Gears 2(which I can't wait to play honestly)

[green]

Why does everyone point to only Gears 2 (which is no4 on my most anticipated 360 list)?what about Too Human,Ninja Gaiden2,Left 4 dead,Infinite Undiscovery,Banjo 3,Fable 2 and Halo Wars.Games so far that previews have pointed out to be very good.

There are others like Cry On and tales of Vesperia(Not interested in those anyway), that could be very good games as well.

There are also some unconfirmed titles for 08 but could slip to 09 like Warhound,Dead island,Splinter cell conviction and Alan Wake.

The truth is that since FF13,Killzone 2 and GT5 have all slipped to 09 then both console exclusives are dead even and preference going only too which of the exclusives you prefer.You prefer the PS3 exclusives , i prefer the 360 exclusives (very diverse line up) but just because we prefer one over the other does not make the other worse.

[badkolo]

he named 3 exclusives for 360 and then named 3 exclusives for the ps3, how isthat the a much better lineup, granted that sony has some other big games coming but so does the 360 even if its less.

they like to mention how one is going to have more or better games in 08, can someone remind both ms and sony that dropping games in the last 4 months of 08 is not technicaly a whole year.

[Brunch]

Durrrrr

[donscrillinger]

what planet those this guys live on .....ps3 line up is wack ..they have one game coming out the pipe that is going to be an average game MGS4 ,and all the videos i've seen on the game aren't anything great,but ninjaG 2 iz PHENOMENAL......

[themyk]

please don't compare your little hack and slash to metal gear.

that might just be the silliest thing i've read in days

[poos3]

hahaha sorry mkred your actting lieka scared sissy man i like u tho but when u say ps3 has mgs4 only and we all know 360 has fable 2,ng2,gears of war 2,alanwake which all look ground breaking and then usay ps3 still has a better lineupp HAHAHAHAHAHAH RIGHT IT MAKES NO SENSE 360 HAS A MUCH MUCH BETTER LINEUP THAN THE PS3 IN 2008 FACT .

[wass007]

Yo idiot lemme give ya da propa list n tell me which has more

Little Big Planet
Killzone 2
Haze
Metal Gear Solid 4
Eight Days
Final Fantasy 13
Siren
God of War 3
Twisted Metal
Wipeout HD

You tellin me your exclusives Ninja Gaiden 2 can beat that!!!

P.S a daint include fable 2 n gears 2 and alan wake to your list because their coming to pc hence not 360 Exclusive!!!! XD

[P4KY B]

I'm excited about:-
Too Human
H.A.W.X
Battlestation Midway 2
Gears 2
Fable 2
NG 2

[solidt12]

Those are some pretty good games, but honestly only Gears 2 and maybe Too Human are going make a big splash this year for Microsoft. I love NG2 but it doesn't have the hype that games like Gears 2, MGS4, Resistance 2, Little Big has.

[Homicide]

Ninja Gaiden 2 is gonna rock. Thats about it I guess.

[DevilishSix]

I have a X360 and PS3 and I try not to be a fanboy because I want access to the best each console has to offer, but when you see comments like this, its complete spin, because saying one lineup is better than another is strictly OPINION!!!!!!!!!!!

Personally, I am looking forward to RFOM:2, MGS4, and Killzone 2 on PS3. On X360 I want Ninja Gaiden 2, Too Human, Left for Dead, Banjo 3, Gears 2, Fable 2, and Halo Wars.

So, in my opinion X360's is better, but its just opinion.

[AngryXbot]

are really must haves triple As.

Its only "must have" because you dont own any other system.

Someone with both 360 and PS3 will not even go for the 360 titles by a longshot. Fail.

[kewlkat007]

Fanboys of either console, will give the Edge to their console of choice. Duhh..I'm sorta with this guy tho, as far as line-up goes.

1. In 2007, all we kept hearing were these PS3 games: MGS4-->LBP-->HAZE-->R esistance 2-->KillZone 2-->Final Fantasy XIII?

--In reality, all we really have that are bound to make an impact, as far as a franchise goes, MGS4-->Resistance 2-->LBP out of them games.

--Remember "these" were suppose to be the HEAVY HITTERS of 2008. Besides that, you have a lot of NEW IP's/Franchises that could just as good but with a big ?'s. I know some claim bias with these games.

2. Looking at Xbox 360's line-up, which was suppose to be "Weaker", but some how, things have gotten brighter for the 360's line-up since them PS3 games will be spread out. I also want "want Ninja Gaiden 2, Too Human, Left for Dead, Banjo 3, Gears 2, Fable 2, and Halo Wars." like this guy.

--Plus I will be getting "multi-player-platform fighters" such as Street Fighter HD, Soul Caliber, Tekken 6, MK Vs DC,and K.I(Please Rare). Of course most of these fighters will be gong to my PS3.(Controller preference)

3. Then you have, RPG games, for which I got my PS3 for, but have been non-existent but the 360 have/will-->kept/keep me afloat with Lost Odyssey, Infinite Undiscovery, Last Remenant(multi), Fallout 3(multi).

So on a matter of opinion and what I play, I'll probably get more games for the 360 this year. Sony's line-up has Weakened IMO. Multi-titles, I'll choose after the reviews and such.

I know I'm missing some games but do really think I gonna have time for all of them? It's expensive owning all 3 consoles.

[solidt12]

Yeah I forgot all about Left 4 Dead. It was suppose to be a Multi-platform game but I also keep hearing it will be a Xbox360 exclusive. I have both systems also but I buy all multi-platform games on the PS3 because of free online, but if Left 4 Dead stays only 360 between that and Gears 2 I might have to sign up for Live again. If Alan Wake ever comes out I will have to Rent it also.

[AngryXbot]

they would have gloated about how much games sales they had or how digital download will take over Blu Ray by the end of 2008.

Sony owns MS this year and yet they remain polite. After 2006 and 2007, they should really pwn the haters and naysayers.

"You are either the boss or you are the biatch"

[DrWan]

You already have R2, i don't think they want to cannablize each other's FPS sales. It makes strategic sense. Even if the game is already done, they would have held it back for a more strategic release I think. Save time to buff up the blemish and start the next project at the same time.

[ryu_101]

I definitly disagree with you... have you played any of the previous mgs series? So far mgs4 looks amazing! Also are you forgeting that sony has a couple of other heavy hitters such as Resistance 2 (From insomniac so it surely wont disapoint)in September and Little Big Planet (Alows great creativity through the use of user generated content) releases october. I dont know if NG2 will be amazing but I hope it will be because I am a fan of the series but we will never know whats going to happen intill it does. This is all openion PERIOD.

[heyheyhey]

hell yeah it does, by a long shot

the 360 does have a few gems tucked away like NG2 and Gears 2, but then..... nada

seriously after Gears 2 launches at the end of this year- there doesnt seem to be anything for 360 fans to look forward too

Mass Effect 2 and Bioshock 2 could stay console exclusive to the 360 but those aren't even real exclusives- and they have a pretty good chance of coming over to the PS3

[Mwaan]

Until the year is over and we can look back on all these games and determine which system had the best lineup? Most of these games are proven franchises, but they can still under deliver or even get delayed. I like how you automatically assume Microsoft has nothing planned for 2009. Since a lot of their games are on a 2-year development cycle, and a lot of their big games came out in 2007, I wonder what that means for 2009? Hmmmm...

[heyheyhey]

let me put it this way

MS has 5 development studios (first party if you will)- a lot of those are occupied

e.g Lionhead hasn't even finished Fable 2 yet, you really think they have something in the works for an 09 release

we know that MS are good with 3rd party deals, but how many can they make with the PS3 gaining so much momentum

its becoming harder and harder for them to pay for exclusives

whatever MS can cook up for 09, it certainly wont match PS3's line-up of God Of War 3, GT5, FF13, Syphon Filter PS3, Uncharted 2, LA Noire, RDR2, Twisted Metal PS3, Killzone 2.... need i go on? because i can, for a long time

plus there's Home

[Mwaan]

They don't own Silicon Knights, Mistwalker, or even Bungie anymore, but those companies are making exclusives for them. Capcom kept Dead Rising exclusive,meaning the sequel will probably be exclusive. Outside of Sigma, Team Ninja games will stay exclusive. I can make a 360 list just as long and just as impressive as your PS3 list. Then there's E3. HOME is not a game btw.

[heyheyhey]

"home is not a game"

yes i know that why i mentioned Home sepearatley, it may not be a game- but its still a big deal

Silicon Knights are making Too Human, god knows when that will actually get released- they wont have anything for 09

Bungie are undoubtedly making something so there's one game

Mistwalker are porbably working on LO2, there's another game

and then what?

Sony have way more 1st and 2nd party support- like 5 times more

and if you can make a 360 list for 09 that is as big or as epic as my one for PS3 then i'l give you a bubble and stand corrected

seriously, where is this list? if you can make one, then try and make a list that doesn't include games with PC releases too- now there's a challenge

[Mwaan]

So any game that comes to PC(making Microsoft even more money) doesn't count? lol. Then you would have to lose all your hypothetical games. Only officially announced games.

[heyheyhey]

no sh!t

got anything new to tell us? we've known about this for a while now

[celticlonewolf]

It is all a matter of opinion but aside from that like any good PR person he is going to say that sony has a the better line up thats just a given(ms PR person would say they have the better line up just like a Nin PR would say theres is the best). Having said that the way he said it was done very well you know without all that cr@p that sometimes goes along with statments like that.

[Robearboy]

This is my personal opinion but i dont agree, i feel more excited about the xbox 360 line up, NG2, FABLE 2, Too human, gears 2, left 4 dead, banjo 3. All of these are newish IP's so i get a less sense of been there done that, where as all of the ps3 exclusives have been on the ps1 and ps2 so its a case of more of the same (of a winning formula might i add), but in High Def. This is MY opinion and i am not expecting everyone to agree as people have different tastes.

[ice_prophecy]

Let Us remember that the article itself is an extract of the whole interview. Let us keep it in context.

[Sir Ken Kutaragi]

...yeah! it's the TITANIC!!! ;-D

[caffman]

what? more luxorious, better equiped and everyone who is anyone wants to be on board?

just wait for the disagrees on THIS one. lol

[PS360WII]

Well that is a matter of opinion but power to them for having a good line up of games for 08 non the less :)

[Boink]

360 has a great lineup, but ps3 has some of it's killer apps this year.

man, '07 and '08 have been some of the best gaming years I've had so far.

[Ace Ventura]

I think Microsft is going to rushed their system out a full year ahead, again. They just won't have a chanvce if they release the same time as PS4, and they know it. I think Sony will be ready next generation though.

[wass007]

Yup their gona PAWN!!!! 360 n 720 2 consoles with 1 stone XD

[Truplaya]

There's gonna be good games on both system this year,

For me its NG2, Left4Dead and Gears2 i am looking forward to on 360 and Resistance 2 on the PS3. (sorry i think MGS4 will be a big cut scene again, I just havent liked them since MGS on PS1)

I think i'll be getting more games for my 360 than PS3 by the end of this year.(Killzone2 in 2009, as long as its got more to it than pretty graphics)

[KING85]

One man's better lineup is another's garbage. Personally the better line up is based upon the gamer's preference of gaming. Personally MGS4, socom, Resistance, LBP for PS3 are looking great for me. Gears 2 will definitely be a must buy for me and i'll eventually get ninja gaiden 2 and left 4 dead if it's any good. So based upon my preference I have more options with the PS3 lineup opposed to the 360. It's not a fanboy issue as I have both but just simple preference. There will be those who prefer the 360 lineup and like banjo kazooie, halo wars, and too human. Too human i'm up in the air on but i'll check some reviews to see if it's any good. But that's how it goes yall. I'm looking forward to both systems lineups but more so PS3 just because their games are more appealing to me this year as opposed to last year where I prefered the 360 lineup. What i'm going to find amusing is the disagrees I am going to get because I said I prefer more so the PS3 lineup. Sometimes people can be so immature.

[pwnmaster3000]

i have both 360 and ps3
360 games i want: fable, age of conan and infinit and left for dead
ps3 games i want: mgs4, resistance, motorstorm 2( mix feeling), white knight, and infamous and little bg planet. and more if im not broke yet

[candystop]

Actually with KZ2 out of the picture and home delayed the PS3 looks unattractive and not sexy at all for 2008! I know it's all opinion but the 360 line up looks much bigger and better then that of PS3! All they have are 3 games RFOM2, LBP, and MGS4 while 360 even though they have not even announced there full line up yet(wait for E3:p) has about 8 games! Sony's in trouble and theres nothing wrong with this guy trying to make a truce and giving props to MS since there in a really bad position!

Edit below: Ok I forgot Socom but other then that your list is still pretty weak! None of those games will be GEars,Fable, Alan Wake, NG2, Champions, Banjo, Conviction, or HAlo Wars status except for RFOM2, LBP, Socom, and MGS4 which will all sell millions less! Just face it your console is pathetic and I will take Quality over Quantity any day of the week! Plus your list is old news and there is nothing else for Sony this year big because they jumped the gun and gave all there news way to early! E3 is going to be big for MS because we dont know what to expect unlike Sony that will throw numbers and talk about games beyond 2008 lol! Man I can't wait for E3 just to find you and tell you I told you so! This is a 360 generation so move on you Sony nobody! Also your being tracked so get ready for a surprise pm in 2 months lol!

[pwnmaster3000]

can u name all 8 while ill name more then 3.
resistance
motorstorm
infamous
littlebig planet
whiteknight
siren
wipeout
socom
valkaries

shiit thats 9 in the top of my head
so name all 8 360 games

and if you think sony announce all the games then your very wrong
and dont give me that "oh killzone got delayed so ps3 line up sux"
and even though micro announce games at e3 most likly they will be out in 09

edit
look at my disagree you xfans are biches really. you kno its true name 10 games exclusive for the 360 then i will list 20. go ahead disagree with me its the truth wat he is sayin though. ps3 line-up is better

edit
r u serious Alan Wake might not even come out this year
and sony is gonna announce lots of games at e3. and that list is the top of my head and that list is better then yours, you kno gears will sell in hype no matter wat, even if it has same graphics same gameplay it will still sell from hype. i forgot wardevil also and uncharted 2 heavenly sword 2. they announce them early because they have lots of games to announce all ready in e3

and i cant believe you said my list is old while the list you list is way older alan wake, that was to be out long ago, too human long ago. wat makes you think ms will announce lots of games in e3 that will be release in 08 most likly in 09

and wat the fuk is champion, here let me counter that with tears of blood or the agency or the 4 mmorpg thats in work

[heyheyhey]

yes, it is opinion

and yours is a minority

[jwatt]

Banjo? LBP will destroy that, Conviction looks like it took a step backwards. Doesn't some of those games come out in 2009 If that's the case then you got FF 13, Killzone, GT5, God of War, FF versus, Eight days and the getaway. 2008 MGS4! Socom, Motorstorm, White knight Story, Resistance 2, The Agency, DC Universe, Heavy Rain, and Tekken 6.

[chfthnder26]

i have both systems and honestly i am more stoked about the 360 line up the ps3 line up is lacking heavily i mean resistance2 not really lookin for that the 1st one sucked big time i still dont know how it got such good reviews and lil big planet dont know about that yet GT5 has been pushed back to 09 so really sony only has MGS4 this year while 360 has fable2 NG2 gears2 too human and alan wake will prolly make it out b4 09 and thats just the ones i can remember right now so when u think about it of cousre this guy is goin to say they have the better line up cuz im pretty sure microsoft isnt sighning his checks but he knows deep down sony has dropped the ball big time in the video game industry

[Nameless]

Its not like Sony is going to say their own games suck. This isn't news

[pp]

Actually so does xbox360 has a good line up of games in 08

[Mike134nl]

That is the art of war never show weakness, though you should never underestimate your opponent.

[LaChance]

cant believe a sony PR just said they have a better lineup than the 360.

Cant wait to see what you guys are gonna say when a MSFT PR is gonna say EXACTLY the same thing.

[wass007]

ill give ya a cookie if you can tell me 10 exclusives your console gettin dis year XD

[Tarasque]

Well i also have to admit the 360 lineup is better IMO.

[urban bohemian]

I own both consoles and tbh I think its pretty even. In fact the three titles im most excited about aren't even console exclusive - Resident Evil 5, Far Cry 2 and Fallout 3! Heres what I'm hoping to buy for each though:

Playstation: MGS4, RFOM 2, Motorstorm 2 (Hopefully Final Fantasy 13)
360: Fable 2, Left for Dead, Gears 2, (Hopefully Alan Wake)

VERY EVEN IN MY OPINION

Theres going to be a lot of Fan Boy Bickering this year!

[pwnmaster3000]

"think that when we look ahead I think we honestly have a better line-up on PS3 than they probably do on Xbox."

he said i think so its his opinion

[Le-mo]

If Microsoft haven't revealed all their lineup for 2008 then what makes you think that Sony has? And Sony have about ten announced exclusive titles that will be release this year not three. I try to avoid sounding like a fanboy but I hate it when people pull information out of their a**es.

[galmi]

and if I might ask, what 10 exclusives are those?

[Bladestar]

uhhhh... no... you see... Sony already have a known culture... and you can see on everything they are doing... if sony had anything on the oven you would know about it before is even put in it. Sony sells base on promises and future titles and projects... I would think that you would notice that by now...

The moment Sony gets a good idea or a game... they announce it even before they start development; that way people buy their consoles...

You can hate microsoft all you want but they do not do that as much as Sony does... they keep things quiet...

For example, do you know what's going to be on the sprint update? did you know years before that microsoft was going to have messenger in?

Gears 1 was announce at the same time as Kill Zone 2, Metal Gear... bioshock, mass effect after and those games have come and gone... and yet nothing...

Home... who knows when it will be release.. but Sony was quick to announce it...

XMB.... announce for ever...

Kill Zone 2... for ever and the push back continues.... same goes with everything Sony does...

you don't think Sony knows how long something is going to take? why do you think they don't give dates? and if they do they always delay it? all the features and games Sony promissed have been delayed at some point... if they talk they sell... Sony fanbase is loyal like that... Sony can announce Kill Zone 4 today... not give a timeframe... and fans would talk about it for the next 5 years as if it already happened.... similar to the past 3 years... I remember people saying, "Kill Zone 2 look better than Gears"... where is KZ2? cause we are almost on Gears 2.... who knows... hopefully by the time Gears 3 is out... you get Kill Zone 2....

Sony will get my money when Metal Gear comes out and is reviewed a AAA... I don't play promises.... lucky for xbox 360 gamers.. microsoft does not have the luxury of selling base on promises... they have to bring the games... Sony can release a CGI of a game that will not be release in 3-4 years and that's enough to get the Sony fanbase to buy a PS3...

[TresTrendu]

Well the problem is at the london show sony didn't release anything new, It was game's people already new about. Sure sony has more time reveal some game's, but letting the london show go to waste is not a good idea. MS on the other hand hasn't showed anything from there hand yet. But you want exclusive's so be it.

Halo Wars
Halo: Chronicles
Banjo-Kazooie 3
Fable 2
Gears of War 2
Infinite Undiscovery
Ninja Gaiden II
Too Human
Alan Wake
Left 4 Dead
Splinter Cell: Conviction
APB (All Points Bulletin)
Champions Online
Dead Island
Elveon
Sacred 2-Fallen Angel
Totems
Velvet Assassin
Warhound
Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath
Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures

These games are not coming to any other console than the 360. But there is still quite a few games that havent been revealed yet for exclusive's.

[Superfragilistic]

Halo Wars
Halo: Chronicles
Banjo-Kazooie 3
Fable 2
Gears of War 2
Infinite Undiscovery
Ninja Gaiden II
Too Human
Alan Wake
Left 4 Dead
Splinter Cell: Conviction
APB (All Points Bulletin)
Champions Online
Dead Island
Elveon
Sacred 2-Fallen Angel
Totems
Velvet Assassin
Warhound
Command & Conquer 3: Kane's Wrath
Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures

Thought I’d add some others…

Dawn of Fantasy
Possession
Darwinia+
Battestations: Pacific
Warhammer: Battle March
Operation Darkness
Spectral Force 3
Tales of Vesperia
Magna Carta 2
Cry On
Apocalypse Desire Next
Dungeon Explorer
Dungeon Hero
Huxley

[jwatt]

MGS4 ****** The biggest game of the year
Socom: **** The biggest online shooter on the playstaion
LBP: ***** It's a kiddie game but there is none like it.
Resistance2 **** 60 player's online with more stratagy this time.
The Agency **** This game looks very interesting.
White knight Story **** Looks sick.
Infamous ***
Eight days ***
DC Universe ***
Tekken6 ***
Motorstorm2 **** The best offroad racer so far
Getaway ***
L.A Noire ***

Other games worth mentioning....

Heavy Rain
Coded arms assualt
Afrika
Wardevil
Eyedentify
Fifth Phantom Saga
The Avatar

Big line up for 2009...
GT5
Killzone2
Final fantasy 13
God Of War
Final fantasy versus
Twisted Metal PS3

Plus there are lot of exclusive that are yet to be named like the R* old western title, Team Ico's title and the zipper interactive title. Plus you still got Home coming out this year and did I mention that MGs4 is coming out in a month?

[Kaz Hirai]

A BETTER line-up for a BETTER console for BETTER people!

36 days until Judgment Day, Nazisoft!

MWAH-HA-HA-HA!!!

[caffman]

it was a sky high price to be elitest. Serious time now. How can you, A Sony Fanboy who hides behind a name and picture of a sony employee possibly say that you are better than anyone? What gives you the God damn right to say that? It doesn't bother me that you keep refering to Microsoft as Nazis (even though the Japanese sided with the Nazis in WW2), your Judgement day crap just amuses me but to say you are better than anybody on this earth make me cunting sick. We are all equal you dozey twat

[pp]

left 4 dead
ninja gaiden 2
alan wake
gears of war 2
fable 2
too human
Tales of Vesperia
Cry On
Dead Island
Splinter Cell Conviction.and theres alo more

[pwnmaster3000]

tales of vesperia is timed exclusive
here off my head
infamous
resistance
littlebigplanet
yakuza
valkaries
motorstorm
siren
white knight
socom
mgs4
wipe out
and many more

[heyheyhey]

Tales of Vesperia= timed exclusive
Left4Dead= PC + possible PS3 port (albeit a shoddy one)
Splinter Cell= PC + possible PS3 port
Fable 2= PC eventually
Gears 2= PC eventually
Cry On= 2009
Dead Island= 2009
Alan Wake= if the 360 version doesn't get cancelled i'l eat my shoe

[Rugludallur]

to be joking... tales of vespiria,cry on and dead island...?
Has anyone heard about those things before o.0?

[TheEndzor]

I only see Gears of War 2 worth buying?

The other games are meh..

[caffman]

you are owed a cookie!

[bootsielon]

Everyone, have you seen the pattern in "Mesh1" and "poos3"? None of them uses periods, or spaces after commas, and gets too excited as if yelling anti-ps3 pro-360 propaganda with a caps lock, all while looking like an idiot. Just like Nasim has many accounts, I think he does too. He isn't as persistent though...

Edit:

"left 4 dead"<--------Timed exclusive
"ninja gaiden 2"<--------Timed exclusive
alan wake<-----------This one is a tough call
"gears of war 2"<-------They said it might be 2009
"fable 2"<-----Does it have a firm release date?
"too human"<-----Does it have a firm release date? (Especially this one)
Tales of Vesperia<--------Timed exclusive
Cry On<--------Is there even information in this one?
Dead Island<--------Another FPS
Splinter Cell Conviction<--------Timed exclusive

Edit:

PP can't give a bigger list.

[Homicide]

What happened to your bubbles man? Yeah, I agree. The bots won't let it go. The 360 only has like 3 real exclusives this year.

[Meus Renaissance]

KillZone 2 is a massive loss and the gameplay footage just further emphasises that. That game on its own could have taken the 360 lineup for this year in terms of my taste anyway. The lineup now is still really good, but it's nothing in my opinion to label 2008 The Year Of PlayStation. KillZone 2 would have justified that though.

[galmi]

emm...emm...how stupid is dat comment? no I mean really? Let's see, metal gear solid 4, final fantasy 13 and emm...emm...every other game's just crap or more of "I've seen this somewhere before" or "I've played something exactly like this before". Please post more sensible news

[kalistyles]

Funny PP head. I think he meant 10 EXCLUSIVES coming THIS YEAR! LOL! What a joke list!

[Bladestar]

I don't agree... completely... I am dying to playing Metal Gear since I am a fan of the IP... I agree is a big name but that does not mean the games coming to the xbox 360 will not be big.. Just like Gears (new IP) became game of the year and broke all records... games like Too Human, Left4Dead, alan wake, etc can do the same.
I understand why Sony is relying on already known and stablished IPs to sell their console... but the xbox 360 lineup is strong because they are new... and honesly no one knows the impact they can have on the game industry... just like Gears 1 had... any of these games can sell more than Metal Gear... is just unknown...

the PS3 lineup is strong because they games are known... the xbox 360 lineup is concidered as strong because no one knows... I can tell you as of now though... no PS3 game release this year will sell more copies than Gears 2...

also everyone is counting on microsoft not annoucing any new games... so they are assuming that what microsoft announced 2 years ago that's being release in 2008-2009 is all they have.

[Meus Renaissance]

Saying no PS3 game will sell more than e.g. Gears this year is a bit silly isn't? Are you insuating Gears will be so much better than anything else? Any game on the Wii can potentially outsell Gears 2 - what does that mean? Nothing but just the fact that the userbase is bigger.

When judging software performances between consoles with differing install bases, we should rely on ratio sales.

[heyheyhey]

Sony has a bunch of new stuff too

White Knight Story could become the next big JRPG franchise

LBP is certainly new and exciting

Infamous is a very new and original game

Wardevil probably wont be 08, but its new

Haze is a fresh new FPS IP

[TresTrendu]

Haze is average don't try to kid yourself, BTW there is a demo you need to check it out.

[Bombomb]

User-base never tells us the whole story.

"Saying no PS3 game will sell more than e.g. Gears this year is a bit silly isn't? Are you insuating Gears will be so much better than anything else? Any game on the Wii can potentially outsell Gears 2 - what does that mean? Nothing but just the fact that the userbase is bigger."

I'm willing to bet you as well no game will sell as much as Gears 2 this year and some will get head starts.

pS2 have a user-base of 120 million+, there baddest game have been GOD war 2 a year ago and how much have that sold?

look at Ps2's user-base and really what does it tell you about some games that sold a measly 3 million? out of that HUGER user-base?

user-base is a factor, but it doesn't mean the games will be bought, just because there is more people out there with the console. games do not sell just because there are more consoles out there. the game still gotta be on Fiya..

[pp]

i could give a bigger list if i want but i want waist my time on you ps3 fan girls

[mustash2003]

....lol, thats better. So bascically, someone from Sony praised PS3...well I would be shocked if they, say, announced that they had the worse line up. "PS3 has a worse line-up than 360 in 2008". And vise versa.

[CRIMS0N_W0LF]

Microsoft says this Sony say that blablabla

I say STFU BOTH OF YOU!

PS. Kindly give me bubbles because multiple account users which are super easy to spot like Bladestar and his friends reduced mine to 3 when they should have 1. Some are even worse then Bladestar with 8 bubbles and spam bullcrap from their mouth only

[Bladestar]

actually I am not punk to reduce you bubbles when other give their opinion... I like talking about games even with people that may not share the same opinion... I have 0 people on my ignore list and I never give a negative feedback... I can fight my battles... ignore and giving negative feedback is for wimps... (I just gave you + feedback and think other should do the same) What would we do without the anti-xbox/microsoft boys? who would I pissed with proven facts that the xbox 360 is here to stay and rule the gamming industry?

[Varsarus]

Guys, sorry for going off-topic, but seeing that this article is "active", it seems that Quaz says that Haze is 1920x1081 with PiAA (a special AA method little better than 3xAA)

http://forum.beyond3d.com/s...

wtf? :S

@article

I agree, Sony has a big handful of games this year.

[pp]

only good game on ps3 this year is worth getting mgs4 the rest are crap i feel sorry for you ps3 fan girls thats some sad list of 08 games

[Jamaicangmr]

I love you're passion and energy. I mean you're a troll but i can tell that you actually think you're making a difference.

Do you not have any games to play?

[DomUltra]

First PP Says hes really excited for Killzone 2, and then he says its garbage, then he says MGS4 is garbage, now he likes it.

PP your a fυcken retard dude.

[juuken]

I can't understand you. I tried, and I tried but...I just don't get you. You like PS3 games but at the same time you bash them.

Good grief, you're a troll who can't even make up it's mind.

[Jamaicangmr]

What impresses me is the fact the Mr. Reeves handled the question with such professionalisim. Shane Kim and many other Microsoft execs can really learn a thing or two from him.

"No I don't think it's a sinking ship. I think they have contributed amazingly to the growth of the industry."

Normally whenever he opens his mouth i just wanna crack his lip. I have a new found respect for Mr. Reeves because of this response.

"All I'm saying is that I think that when we look ahead I think we honestly have a better line-up on PS3 than they probably do on Xbox."

Come on the whole world knows this, why are some of you acting like this isn't common knowledge? If you need to be reminded just take a look at both line ups and you'll see for your selves that the PS3 has more games on the horizon than the Xbox360. It's not bashing it's just a fact.

[kalistyles]

Im still trying to find anything to play on your junk console. Dont deny the madness of games the PS3 is bringing this year. You wish you had a PS3. Fact of the matter is the list you gave is weak and maybe 3 are true 360 eclusives. I PP on your list just like I PP on your head!

[KING85]

Not really that angry that Home will not make it this summer. By all means if Sony can make it better then let them do so. Lets not get a half baked cake when they can turn up the degrees and add a little bit more heat (like how I used that metaphor huh :)). But seriously I'm sure all consumers want quality so in my own opinion I think it's for the best. As for Killzone 2 thank God they pushed it back till Feb of 09. How could you have two heavy hitters such as Resistance and Killzone so close to one another. It just made no sense. Sony should not pack their heavy hitters so close to one another. But i'm really looking forward to Socom as I see not much people talking about it. Darn it I just wanna press that X button and do my dance. I tell ya if they remove it then no buy from me. :)

[BubblesDAVERAGE]

08 and 09.......playstation got it..i mean gears two and too human is all i noticed on 360...alan wake will be 09...and L4D wont live up to the hype

[power of Green]

Damage control at its finest. PS3 doesn't have anything on the 360 just like last year and next year.

[sabbath420]

the ps3 does have a better line up for 08, it should because 360 has had 3 great years of stellar lineups. But who's to say the ps3 lineup will meet expectations? What if the games turn out to be only so so? You can not say that all those games you are counting on will be so great. Sure it is possible that they could be, but Halo 3 was not all it was cracked up to be and disappointed a lot of people. Including ps3 fans for some reason. So good luck on that stellar lineup, you have waited long enough I think.

[heyheyhey]

3 years?

2007 was stellar there's no denying that

launch in 2005 was crap and 2006 was a bit naff too bar GeOW

[iHeretic]

We always see news about some Sony dude speaking bullshit about Xbox 360, don't anyone in the Sony corporation think the Wii pose a threat?

[badkolo]

stop with the killzone 2 crap, they showed cgi 3 years ago and yet no game. meanwhile we are getting gears 2 in november like someone mentioned. its a shame that you guys will ride the hype/lie train all the way

[mustash2003]

all gears 2 has too show is an updated Unreal Engine 3 and some bullshot "Screenshots". Yes Killzone was announced 3 years ago, but giving what they aim to achieve, i say then fair play they needed that much time. And when you say "we" you of course mean.....360 owners right.

[Superfragilistic]

The first Gears 2 gameplay trailer will be revealed May 9th, to put this all back into perspective. Not long now... :)

And if I didn't have a PS3 already. The only game that'd make me buy one is MGS4, although I'll keep an eye on Resistance's multiplayer which if it works could be awesome.

[power of Green]

"That was actually a really partisan and diplomatic comment.
Much nicer than the mud-slinging and chest-puffing that often goes on from Redmond. He acknowledged the success of his competitor and their contribution to the industry AND managed to sneak in a little stab."

They don't have any choice but to say that saying anything different would be twice as ridiculous as the comment already is.

[sabbath420]

That silly list the ps3 has? Some of those games you fans list are silly and are not worthy of a mention.

[DomUltra]

Sabbath your a moron, like usual.

[Aquanox]

Well, SCEE's Mr. Reeves has just opened a can of worms and left the plate served for Microsoft to counter attack at the many delays Sony has been suffering from since the launch of the console.

Back in 2006 when the PS3 launched, being honest, it's lineup didn't hold a candle against the Xbox 360's. Gears of War was the prettiest girl in the dance and until now it's still being used as a point of comparison of many games. However, this wasn't a surprise considering that Sony's platform was younger and already confirmed to be more complicated to get the most of. Lets keep in mind however, that the development frames between both consoles aren't as far apart as their launches. While the PS3 launched 1 year after the Xbox 360, their development kits were available about 4-6 months after the Xbox 360's.

Few could argue at this point that 2007 was, software wise, Microsoft's year. Virtually every single GOTY nominee in each category featured an Xbox 360 title, say Bioshock, Mass Effect, Orange Box, Halo 3 and the multiplatform COD4, which was also on PS3 but was playable online right out the box on Microsoft's console... hence the big difference in sales.

Sony's response to their fans well justified complains was that 2008 was going to be the Playstation's definitive come back in terms of software, sweeping off the floor the competition, and they had strong reasons for that confidence. Games like Gran Turismo 5, MGS4, Final Fantasy XIII, Killzone 2 and a completely overhauled PSN named "Home" sounded like a dream lineup. Unfortunately, Sony has just confirmed that it was indeed a goal they couldn't achieve. While big titles are still being released this year, some of the most anticipated ones are not. Killzone 2, by far the most anticipated FPS by Sony fans has just been pushed back to 2009, Gran Turismo has only been seen in it's extended demo "Prologue" form and won't see the light this year either (running the risk of having to face a new Forza Motorsport), Final Fantasy XIII has even less chances that those had to be released on 2008 and Home was also rescheduled with an ambiguous "will be released when I'm happy with it" tune on it.

On the other hand Microsoft has been extremely silent, almost stealth, in contrast to the marketing galore they had us accustomed to past years. But as everyone in the know understands, when Microsoft does something that premeditated, they do it for a reason. They obviously didn't want their exclusives' thunder to be eaten by the GTA IV juggernaut, on contrary, they wanted to join GTA's hype train in order to sell more consoles taking advantage of exclusive content and superior online support. However, this doesn't mean they don't have the biggies in the kitchen, on contrary once GTA's dust is settled down it will be the perfect opportunity to counter with titles we know next to nothing about but have some of the best background support in each genre. Let me list a few of them:

Ninja Gaiden II: Generally perceived as the sequel of the "best action game ever made", featuring a badder, faster, stronger, bloodier gameplay and made by the whole Ninja Team unlike what happened with its predecessor when they used a secondary animation team.

Alan Wake: All we know about this game is that it features a survivor-horror style, it's being developed by the creators of the legendary Max Payne and according to that old Intel Preview, it features some of the most impressive visuals/physics ever seen in a videogame. Microsoft might have hit a serious winner when they secured this game back in 2006, there's no reason to believe the contrary.

Too Human: This might be the most criticized game before launch in recent memory. A poor E3 show was enough for most publications to bury this game without any future hope of success. Well, it's pretty interesting to see the same people trash talking about it suggesting this might be one sleeper hit after all, and positive previews from the websites that didn't jump on SK's jugulars back then aren't scarce at all. We're talking about the developers of the great Eternal Darkness and the technically impressive port of Metal Gear Solid for the Gamecube.

Gears of War II: How can this game go wrong? It's using a heavily upgraded version of the already excellent Unreal Engine with water, lightning, destruction and other effects that put other UE powered games to shame. New characters, new history, epic battles (now the hordes will be actually hordes, not locust gangs) I believe EPIC has the talent to bring us an even better version of the already excellent Gears of War.

Fable 2: Peter Molyneux must be one of the most ambitious developers to ever work in the industry. He aims so high that his ambition played him a bad move with the original Fable. Don't get me wrong, the game was very good, but when you promises platinum and you bring gold, most people will be disappointed to some extent. This time around however, he has two elements playing on his favor. First, the experience he learned from the past, and second, the hardware has now enough muscle to deliver on his promises. Previews of Fable 2 essentials like the dog AI, battling and the exquisite artistic style are indicators that this might be the game every RPG fan should not miss.

Banjo Kazooie 3: Lets face it, this will be RARE's opportunity to show their real talent. Kameo was a great game, featuring some of the best visuals seen in the console but it was quite short (if you don't consider side quests) and had some weird controls hard to get used to. PDZ was clearly a rushed game to meet the console's launch and while still good, this was noticeable in the final product. Then we have Viva Piñata, an excellent game that just doesn't fit in any category out there and sadly, didn't fit in people taste either.

This time around, they're back to their roots, with all the experience gained with previous Xbox 360 game and some of the most beloved characters in the industry I have serious fate on that Banjo Kazooie might be the game that will definitely reinvindicate RARE. Nobody doubts of their talent, they have just been subject of too many weird experiments and tight schedules. Not anymore.

Splinter Cell ConViction: Assassin's Creed meet Splinter Cell anyone? Ubisoft is aiming really high with this game. The amount of animations and AI variables playing in this game just sounds too big to be true, but Ubi has many advantages here: They aren't focusing on radically different platforms like PS3 and Xbox 360, they have Microsoft support and the game is being created by arguably their most talented studio: Montreal. This one is definitely worth checking.

Halo Wars: Does anyone remember Age of Empires? That fantastic strategy game created by Ensemble Studios? Sure many do. Well, this game is being created by those guys. With a rich world like Halo and some impressive previews this is my personal most anticipated strategy game to be released this year, and that's considering Red Alert is also coming out. For those who don't know about it, there is a preview on gamersyde that was enough to bump the expectations very very high.

This is without mentioning Tri-Ace great looking Infinite Undiscovery, a better looking, better running (read Mark Rein interview) and bigger Unreal Tournament III, Valve's intriguing Left 4 Dead, Namco's beautiful Tales of Vesperia, C&C Kane's Wrath others unconfirmed for thos year like Warhound and the certainty that every single multiplatform game has been either better on Xbox 360 or had very, very slight disadvantages here and there but nothing major as with many Playstation 3 multiplatform games.

Said this Mr Reeves, I consider extremely audacious to claim that Sony's 2008 lineup is better than that on Xbox 360.

[sabbath420]

I would have to agree. You are so correct about, MS did not want GTA to take away from the thunder they will soon unleash.

[DomUltra]

That's the longest comment about a Xbox 360 fan boy crying, EVER.

[Jamaicangmr]

Ok thats really long so could you maybe highlight the important points because i really don't feel like going through all that.

[Aquanox]

Sorry for the long comment. I didn't notice it was that long until I posted it. Anyways, if you take your time to read it, I tried to address a lot of important aspects of this year's lineups.

[juuken]

...Wow.
That's a mighty wall of crying there.

[DJ]

There's a lot of games for both platforms. But in terms of quality and public attention, PS3's got the advantage this year.

[Redlight]

"When asked if he thought the Xbox 360 was a sinking ship"

Asked by who Gameplayer? You?

That question pretty much sums up your position. It's fine, your entitled to an 'editorial view'. Don't insult our intelligence by claiming to be a unbiased news site though.

[Elginer]

I think it comes down to a matter of opinion really. Yes, MGS4 is going to be awesome no doubt about that and LBP looks to be neat. I never did get into Resistance but the PS3 this year seems to be very action heavy, which is nice but the 360's looks to be more varied. Halo Wars which is an RTS, Ninja Gaiden 2 for action fans and then RPG's like FABLE 2, Infinite Undiscovery, Too Human and Tales of Vesperia, even some classic platformer fun with Banjo. That for me seems like a better mix of games.

Plus you can't forget Gears 2 which will be a hell of a heavy hitter. Both line ups are very different for me personally I'm more excited for the 360's line up. If Final Fantasy XIII was coming out this year than maybe that might change things but sadly it's not. Than again one game still doesn't manage to tumble all of those others, still I'm a huge FF fan. So it counts a lot to me. '

Oh crap I forgot about Left 4 Dead, can't wait for that!

[40cal]

The game never had a date given from Sony or GG. So no delay. Also Feb 2009 is still part of the 2008 business fiscal year. I don't think that anyone has stopped to think about this.

Releasing Killzone 2 in Feb. is a good thing. No direct comp. with R2, larger install base due to yearly sales and another holiday season. And before the end of the companies financial fiscal year. Or is Feb. the start of the next business year I can not remember right now. Either way, end the year with a bang or starting it with one is a good thing.

[3rik]

To be honest, very few games coming out in 2008 are getting me very excited. Too Human is one, but I am also looking forward to little-big-planet. But mainly I am looking forward to mutli-platform games. Fallout 3, Alone in the Dark. But the games Im really waiting for are resident evil 5 and prototype. (both are comin out in 2009. As for the other ps3/360 only titles, gears 2, resistance 2, haze, they look cool, but Im not trippin balls over them. Maybe its just me, but I am getting a bit tired of First Person Shooters. I might honestly not buy any fps's this year and stick to the action games and the RPGs

[Elginer]

exactly how you feel, I'm burned out on shooters.

[3rik]

There is no game(s) coming out on the ps3 that would make me want to buy one. Thats sad.

[Lcarrero5]

then you are either not a gamer or a fanboy. There are great games coming on both platforms this year that I and everyone else on this site wants. So, I call bullsh!t on your claim.

Edit: You just finished saying on your last post that you are looking forward to LBP.

[kalistyles]

What a waste of time that comment was. Whose gonna read it.

[SL1M DADDY]

He did not claim it was the better of the two, he said he feels it is the better of the two. In other words, it is his opinion, albeit my opinion too but nonetheless, an opinion.

[PoSTedUP]

thats old news! of course we have a better line up! who cares! move on!

[Ri0tSquad]

LBP all day! You can't hate on that game :0 Yeah, you know you can't.

[pshizle]

NG2
DBZ - maybe
Too Human - maybe
Star Wars Force
Madden 2009
Fable2
Halo Wars
Left4Dead - maybe
GOW2

my 360 is suffering from unplayable disc error... so i did not get to play GTA4 yet!!! which i am planning to buy sometime this week when i get my parts in!!!

[Angelitos]

Did all of you forgeting tekken 6 is a PS3 exclusive?

[tony]

multiplatform. guys, get over it.

[ReaperXL7]

Why we as gamers have to continue to fight about who has the better games, both consoles have some very promising titles coming this year and this is only good for all of us.

I prefer most of sonys exclusives because they are franchises that I love Metal Gear, God Of War, Final Fantasy, Resistance, LBP, Rachet and clank, Jak and Daxter, pretty much anything Team Ico has done(and probably will do) and I love Insomniac,and naughty dog.

On the other hand I am not afraid to admit that I am looking forward to Fable, Too Human, and Infinite Undiscovery.

Personally right now most of the games I am looking forward to this year are multiplatform(with the exception of my personal choice for game of the year MGS4) Fallout 3, Rise of the Argonauts, Last Remnant, Borderlands, Soul Caliber 4, and Guitar hero 4, just to mention a few.

We need to stop complaining and come together as a group of people who love videogames, especially now when everyone and their mother seem to want nothing more than to destroy it. I know this will never happen but it's a nice dream.

[Tarasque]

Well the reason why, is cause alot of people are so loyal to the brand. And i will say it "Sony", yes "MS" also but the userbase of ps3 only gamers are out the roof on here compaired to 360 only user's. But if everyone on here owned both console's it would be more peaceful on here. But do you think it would be as much fun?

[t-0_ot-]

Isn't that what he gets paid to say?? But, like Sonarus said, it is about opinions. But, it does look as that PS3's line-up is better, but not everybody would agree with that. As, I think 360's line-up for 2008, not as good as the PS3's, is still good.