Final Fantasy XIV
Final Fantasy XI is without a doubt one of the longest running online MMORPGs to date. Its successor, Final Fantasy XIV, has a lot of fans eagerly awaiting its release. While a monthly fee is required, if the amount of content included is anything like its predecessor, Final Fantasy XIV will have long legs. This title is also one of the only MMORPGs coming soon which have any shot at capturing some of World of Warcraft’s unprecedented subscriber base.
The Agency
The great thing about The Agency is that it is an online-based Massively Multiplayer Online Game. The Agency looks like an action-packed spin on the MMORPG formula which features tons of scenarios and plenty of unlocks. Along with Final Fantasy XIV, the PlayStation 3 has lots of opportunities to entertain MMO fans around the world.
Arc Motion Controller
While Sony’s upcoming exclusive PlayStation 3 motion controller might not be a video game, it will push developers to make exclusives. Sony has already announced that there will be around 10 launch titles for what many people are calling the “Arc” controller including a Resident Evil 5: Alternative Edition and some PSN titles. The best part about Arc is that it “makes sense” with the standard games that gamers are already playing. The 1:1 ratio means that action fans can play the game with a standard controller or the motion controller and have two different high-quality experiences with the same game.
Multiplatform Games
As usual, the majority of titles throughout the year will be multiplatform. Many are hailing Red Dead Redemption as one of the biggest titles this year, while another title from Bethesda named Brink is also due for release. Also, titles like Lost Planet 2 and the new sports titles should bring some great vitality to 2010. Not to mention that the Episodes of Grand Theft Auto IV are finally making their way to the PlayStation 3 platform as well.
Rumored Games
There is no doubt that Sony has a handful of titles still in the pipeline unannounced. The infamous David Jaffe has been hard at work on a new PlayStation 3 exclusive for roughly 2-years now and signs are pointing to an epic next-generation Twisted Metal title. Dylan Jobe of Lightbox Studios has talked of delivering a major milestone for his latest game to Sony, a game dubbed “Warhawk in Space”. On the other hand, many are speculating that new inFamous, Killzone and Resistance titles should be announced in the coming months. While these titles might not make it into the 2010 schedule, it’s fair to say that at least one will.
It’s easy to see just how strong of a line-up Sony has for the rest of 2010. While the first three months have been incredibly strong, the rest of the year is full of diverse entertainment for a wide-range of audiences. The PlayStation 3 is consistently growing a huge library of high-quality titles in the same fashion the revered PlayStation 2 did. No matter which demographic a person belongs to, Sony is looking to deliver an extraordinary entertainment experience with the PlayStation 3.
